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Subject:Re: Window Screens
From:Paul Guzyk
Date:Fri, 30 Jan 2004 16:53:17 -0800

I made my own (for the driver and passenger door) after I tip I got
from the type2 list.

Go to a WalMart (or similar) and get a roll or two of flexible sticky
magnets from the craft department.  Then buy some screen material and
glue sticks for your hot glue gun.

Put the magnets around the window (cut them every 8" or so and leave
1/4" gaps if you want to easily fold the screen when not using it).
Apply the screen to the sticky side of the magnets and trim with
scissors.  The sticky stuff on the magnets doesn't hold too well, so
you need to apply lots of glue with the glue gun in order for the
screen to stick to the magnets.

These "homemade" screens won't look professional, but they are cheap
and you can stow them when it's not bug season.

You should also make them for the door windows, that way if you camp
in hot hot areas you can sleep with the door windows rolled down but
keep the bugs away.

>Does anyone know of a good (cheap) source for 2 window screens
>(above stove and on the sliding door)...both of mine are broken!

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