What I did today…
I put a screen door in. Yesterday, Socks escaped…again. He has figured out that if he hides behind the door, he can run out without anyone being able to stop him before he is into the yard and impossible to catch. This is a big deal in so many ways.
First of all, I live in an apartment, and they arnt to keen on adding screen doors to the apartments. They dont mind those velcro screen doors, but they dont want anything permanent. So, I found the simplest door that I could find, and came up with a way of attaching it without putting anything into the existing door frame. Basically, I bought a 2X4, wedged it into the door frame, and put the hinge into the 2X4.
Second, this allows me to keep my front door open without worrying about Socks going out or the bugs coming in.
Third…I did it myself! I spent about 2.5 hours at Lowes figuring it all out (I think the guy that I asked for help…thinks I am nuts) I did consider using one of those retractable screen doors but it wouldnt stop Socks and it would also require putting about 10 screws into the woodwork. And, the retractable screen cost twice as much as the screen door and all the hardware. It took about an hour for me to put the door in. The only problem with the door is that I havent been able to find a latch that is strong enough to keep Sir Socks from going out. I have figured out how to keep him from going out for now, but I will an eye out for a latch strong enough to keep him in.
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May 2nd, 2006 at 7:35 pm
It looks really nice, Dawn. Really.
May 3rd, 2006 at 1:30 am
That was a really COOL thing to do Dawn! I need to do something like that … but then if I ask our landlord he might let us put in a screen door anyhow … might even put it in himself. But what you did is really innovative and I am so impressed!!
Thank you
I just hope that the management company doesnt mind the door, but if they do, it will be really easy to make it go away. I miss having a screen door, I always had one growing up and with little kids, I think they should have them. These apartments are nice, but a little impractable.
~ Dawn
May 3rd, 2006 at 2:50 am
I have 3 cats and they are smart and yes the wait for a chance to get out. Sometimes it seems like it’s a game they want to play! LOL
Great idea you had and did on the door!
Cheers
LOL, they are. Since the screen door has been in, Socks has not managed an escape, though I can see him watching the door. He will try to get out…it is only a matter of time
~ Dawn
May 3rd, 2006 at 2:13 pm
That was completely ingenious! I wish I could think of stuff like that. I’m impressed!
Thank you. Neccessity is the mother of invention. I am not sure I would have thought of it had I not had the cats
~ Dawn
May 3rd, 2006 at 6:16 pm
Just passin’ through via Blogazoo….
Thank you for stopping and commenting!
~ Dawn
May 3rd, 2006 at 6:53 pm
I love screen doors…I couldn’t live without one…or two!
Me Too! I am very pleased with my new door
~ Dawn
May 3rd, 2006 at 10:28 pm
Hello, thanks for dropping by my blog and commenting kindly there. I was very much encouraged and pleased by it.
I have been to your blog several times before and really love your posts, and the pictures. The screen door is really pretty.
Thank you, and Your Welcome :). I am glad that you enjoy it here. I have also enjoyed reading you post and seeing the pictures of your little one. She is so precious, and helps me to remember my little ones at that age.
~ Dawn