It starts innocently—you spot a tiny tear in your window screen. No big deal, right? Next thing you know… you’re covered in mosquito bites, your DIY patch is sagging like a sad hammock, and your screen door no longer slides. The culprit? Common screen repair mistakes. Here’s your Barrie-approved, humor-laced guide to avoiding the top […]
Cottages are where we escape—BBQs, lakeside sunsets, and… aggressive mosquitoes. But there’s another growing trend you’ve probably heard whispered across Muskoka: security screens. The question: Are they a smart investment, or is this just more “cottage essential” hype designed to drain your wallet? What ARE Security Screens (And Are They Cottage-Approved)? Security screens look like […]
Ever get the feeling your patio screen door secretly despises you? You know—that moment when you slide it closed, and it responds with a noise louder than your neighbour’s leaf blower at 7 AM? Yeah, that’s passive-aggressive screen-door language for “I want out.” Don’t worry; you’re not losing your mind. Here are five crystal-clear signs […]
Have you ever noticed how window screens in Barrie seem to know exactly when you’re hosting a family BBQ, expecting guests, or battling an infestation of Georgian Bay’s famously bloodthirsty mosquitoes? It’s like these screens secretly collaborate with fate to sabotage your summer. If you’ve ever typed “window screen repair near me” in a sweaty […]
Image: Two common window screens leaning against a wall. These typical builder-grade screens have flimsy fiberglass mesh and lightweight frames – fine for bugs, not for burglary. Ever get that new-car feeling – until the credit card bill arrives? That’s how builder-grade window screens feel. Home builders often install ultra-cheap fiberglass mesh “screens” that cost them […]
So, you’re finally relaxing at your Ontario cottage, feet up, drink in hand, listening to the loons on the lake… until BZZZ! A stealth mosquito slips through a tear in your screen and makes a beeline for your neck. Cue the frantic swatting and colorful language. Sound familiar? If your bug screens have more holes […]
Confession time: I’m the type of person who believes duct tape can fix anything. Broken chair? Duct tape. Leaky hose? Duct tape. Shattered dreams? Well… okay, even duct tape has limits. But what about window screens? Can a few strips of glorious silver tape rescue your torn screen—or are you just creating a sticky, bug-friendly […]
You thought your window screen was just a boring piece of mesh? Think again. Every screen has a secret identity. Some are protectors of peace. Others crumble under pressure. Let’s meet the real Avengers of the mesh world—and maybe a few that need to hang up the cape. 🦟 The Bug-Blocker (aka No-See-Um Mesh) Superpower: […]
You can tell a lot about a person by how they take their coffee.You can tell everything else by looking at their cottage window screens. Yes—we said what we said.Here’s what your screen situation reveals about you, your personality, and whether or not you’re the type to label leftover containers. 1. Screens are crisp, clean, […]
Most people think of shutters as summer-only upgrades—keep out the heat, block the sun, add some privacy. But in Ontario, where winter hits hard and spring brings every type of weather in 24 hours, insulated security shutters aren’t just seasonal—they’re year-round essential. Here’s how they protect your home, cottage, or rental property all 12 months […]