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Window screens
Depending on the condition and materials on the outside of the
house/window frames, I've been known to buy a roll of screening, cut it to the appropriate sizes, and staple it over the exterior of the windows. It's not a great fix, but it is a fast, easy, effective one and looks okay if you do it neatly (better than duct tape, IMHO). Sometimes you can get away with just doing a few "critical" windows (e.g., to provide cross-ventilation). Jo Ann I Love Lucy wrote: "Eigenvector" wrote in message ... Meehan and Lucy, I'll check for it locally and see if that will work for me. The link that was provided didn't really clarify what it was, but it's not like this is some rush job that has to get done so I can certainly mosey over to the hardware store and look. http://www.connscreen.com/Do%20It%20...%20Screens.htm These aren't the kind I remember. The older ones consisted of two parts in wood frames that expanded and contracted to fit the opening and were about a foot or so tall, maybe 18 in which doesn't let a whole lot of fresh air in but better than a shut window. I would think you might be able to find some at a goodwill store; they probably have them at hardware stores. The ones at the link are kind of pricey for a temp fix imo. snip |
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