DIY Window Screens

In this video I'll show you a DIY-friendly way to make attractive wood windows screens that fit perfectly on almost any older home. These simple style screens were popular from the mid-1800s up until the 1950s.

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[GuteisFinger]

This is one of the best instructional DIY videos I've seen. Thorough explanations, well staged and edited. Not having to watch paint dry=100 bonus points.

[alexcordero]

Folks, I just finished the first screen (of 13 more to) go using the exact instructions in this video and I was told that they look professional. Also, I'm not a carpenter. Amazing instructions, thank you!!!

[billcoleman]

I am going to try building this for a new customer on a house from the late 1800's. It would be a sin to install a modern screen on such an old, historic house. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[cynthiagiebler]

Thank you so much for this video! I have minimal carpentry skills and this was so easy to follow. I am making screens for my 120 year old farmhouse. 7 down, 4 to go.

[twinkielight]

My house is 220 years old and all the windows need repair. Thanks to your video I just fixed our bathroom window! Now, 31 more to go and we'll be done!

[robertboenau]

Awesome video, Having built windows and doors and cabinets for 50 years, sometimes I watch a video to see if someone has a trick for something like in this case stretching and stapling screen. I just want to add my thumbs up to an excellently produced how to video. Very efficient use of time, no wasting of viewers time. Everything well explained and demonstrated. Refreshing to see this quality of sharing. I already had made my frames using dominoes, but this method seemed fine and very accessible for normal folks with limited tools available. Nice details like suggestion to paint the hardware to match the frame or the trim.

[ChgoWildcard]

Thanks so much for this video. I replaced all 13 screens on my 1910 bungalow this past summer. they look fantastic. Better than the old, slightly rusted screen material that was there probably since the 60s

[oriecat]

I just had my mnd blown by seeing how those old pieces of hanging hardware are actually used. Great video. Might inspire me to try making some.

[mattbikeyoung]

Just made two and they look great! Thank you! 6 more to go to complete the second floor.

[davondd]

This is great. I remember seeing these as a kid, can’t remember where 🤔, but I see them many times and this video is super simplistic, though I would’ve never though they would be so.

[ethereal_synapse]

This video is exactly what i was looking for. Just bought a 103 year old craftsman home and the one thing it is lacking is screens. Now i got myself a good spring/summer project. Even all of my storm windows already use the exact hardware you recommend.

[neil]

Excellent video. Perfectly edited 100% useful information with no added fluff. Great job, super helpful.

[Jin-Ro]

Thanks mate. We don't have these in the UK. When I went to the USA I thought they were a bloody brilliant idea. I'll be following this to install my own, Maybe set off a trend :)

[dva-WpAppsForThat]

I was not expecting such a simple and yet elegant screen (and as you said storm). We just purchased a 1954 home in WI with old fashion windows & storms, but not sure screens are in the garage attic. If no screens, will be building your version in a couple of months.

[rogeriomercon]

really nice to see some hand made wood work. Great work!

[dexterink]

This is great but definitely not easy. I mean you make it look really easy but it's all about the space and tools. Great video

[Ocdoutdoors]

I'm going to be making some 8' screen windows for a customer's camp. Will be doing it very similar to this project.

[elizabethdigeorgio]

Great explanations and details. We wondered why there weren't any screens on our Craftsman style home. Now we know how and what to do. Can't wait to get started.

[ChaseEsteves]

I've started to make these screens for my 100 year old Dutch colonial house. They're beautiful and the video is super easy to follow! I wish there was a video for crank out casement windows too. I have 6 of them I would love to screen them as well. I know they would be interior screens, but a great video to follow like this would be amazing!

[bobcat]

So simple very nice finished project..i think I will follow your method..thank you for the video..and taking the time to share your knowledge