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Defensive Screens at Maximum Strength, Captain

When I first moved into my condo, one of the many minor little issues was that several of the window screens had holes and tears, particularly the big screen door to the balcony. The seller's agent explained that at some point, the association had had the windows power washed, and the tenants hadn't bothered to take down the screens. Oh well. "One of those things I'll get to someday," I said to myself.

Fast forward about four years later, and I finally took a Sunday out to replace the screens and splines. I can see why one would want to put the job off -- in theory it's fairly simple, but in practice it's bitchy hard work to get the tension of the screens right. This is just one of those many home repair jobs that would be a lot easier with a third or fourth arm. Boy oh boy I just can't wait for the nanobot revolution or whatever to show up so we can all get extra limbs and super-brains and stuff.

Anyway, now that the job is done, my home is totally impervious to flying insects! Hahaha at you flying insects! I am mocking you right this minute.

Posted by Evan Goer on Sep. 10, 2007 at 10:17 PM | Comments (3)

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  1. I've done a few of those myself, and I agree it's very tricky to get it right. When I look at a perfectly straight and taut factory screen, it's clear that they must have some pretty nice fixturing to get it right. I'm sure it is highly automated.

    Of course you can always just have a kid to get extra limbs. But I have yet to reap the benefits of that move home improvement-wise.

    Posted by Dinesh on Sep. 11, 2007 at 6:56 AM

  2. Although... if I get started right now, the first batch should be ready to work right about the time the screens need re-replacing. Food for thought.

    Posted by Evan on Sep. 11, 2007 at 8:00 AM

  3. Does mocking insects make you feel like a big man goer? Does it?! I hope you're proud of yourself...

    Posted by Patrick on Sep. 27, 2007 at 8:23 PM

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