Brilliant. Well done. Exactly what a DIY video should be. Nothing more. Nothing less. Effective demonstration, good dose of humor, a little humility, great pace. Perfect. Thank you.
@thefiXfiles4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I appreciate the kind words. I know folks watching a how-to video are usually busy and trying to get something done so I try not to their waste time. Good luck with your project!
@Waknwat2 жыл бұрын
What this person said!
@chuckmosolf33914 жыл бұрын
Both my wife and I loved the professional nature of this video and ESPECIALLY not blaming the perps!
@Beerbatter19624 жыл бұрын
After watching 4 related videos and being disappointed I found this one. Perfect, concise and very well made. Thank you very much it's exactly what I needed.
@deewils48963 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best DIY videos I've ever watched. Very clear, very concise, no rambling. Thanks.
@randompearson16264 жыл бұрын
if yall cant get clips cut up the spline into 2 inch pieces and use those as clips
@GregoryMcCarthy1233 жыл бұрын
T H A N K Y O U!!!!!
@kevinoverhead3 жыл бұрын
This is what I do, and I keep the one side attached to the roll to keep everything straight as I go. But I think I’m definitely going to check out those clips next time.
@adminycount73773 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@energyeverywhere2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Super helpful. Screen repair guy wants to charge $145 to replace one screen. Now we can do it ourselves. You have a talent for creating expert, detailed, and entertaining videos 👍👍👍
@terrimathis41473 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’ve replaced my screens for years and you have me some new tips especially the screen clips on Amazon. What a find! You kept this DIY easy and relaxed. Thanks
@tac00082 жыл бұрын
If this suggestion wasn't already mentioned, when possible, remove the old screen first and use it as a template, placing it over the new screen. Then cut around the old screen with a straight edge and adding 1 to 2" width. This saves time, especially when dealing with angled or odd cuts. Great video! I just Amazon ordered the clips which should come in very handy,
@felixrcandelaria4 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! As new home owners, my wife and I now feel confident of doing it ourselves. Thank you!!
@joonyer773 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! The clips are sanity savers! They made the job so easy. No need for vile swearing or fits of rage. Wow! What a difference.
@janallen3124 Жыл бұрын
This is the simplest and easiest to follow instruction. I cannot thank you enough. You have saved a marriage. The clips are a life saver.
@jilladair74273 жыл бұрын
My husband and I greatly appreciated the video!! We were able to work together to put up our replacement screen with few "bumps" along the way. Thank you for the humorous and informative video.
@timothymalin91083 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the info. Headed to Lowes tomorrow. I knew there was a tool to help install the spline. That made my day Last time I used a screw driver and it took forever. Thanks a lot!
@swim9214 жыл бұрын
Great video and great tips! My wife and I tackled our entire screened in patio this weekend. Without your tips and tricks I don’t know how we could have done it. The clips were a great suggestion and it is so much easier when you pre-roll the screen. I will recommend your video to anyone and everyone needing to replace some screens.
@dmarsh50193 жыл бұрын
Just what I was looking for! Great video, clear and understandable instructions and tips. Thank you. Love the shot of the dog wearing the drinking hat.
@Ryan-ps5xc4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a very informative video. Out of all the videos on how to install/fix screens yours is by far the best. Now I don’t have to pay somebody hundreds of dollars to replace the screens around my pool.
@lisanotherdayolder28243 жыл бұрын
The only video I could find showing these clamps. I bought them just because of this video. Hope they will help me re-screen on my own. Wish the part he showed on clamping had zoomed in closer and held it for a little longer but I think I got the "how to" and will give them a try. Thumbs up.
@jhhudson472 жыл бұрын
Thank you for not playing head banging, ear popping noise and not telling your life story like other peoples' videos. Yours is concise and to the point. Thank you!
@petersalls40833 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the perfect explication of how to do this. You have removed all the speculation of how to install flat spline. Those clips are a cool idea too. Thanks so much!
@dlj230558 Жыл бұрын
I've watched several videos now on how to replace the screen in my storm door and yours was the most helpful. Love your sense of humor too. :-) Thank you!
@fernheap4 жыл бұрын
You can also just use the old spline in separate pieces in place of those clips, they pop off too easily anyway.Leave slack at your starting point of spline so you can pull it out if necessary, nothing wrong with pulling it out and re-splining it to pull that last section nice and tight. Another great tip is to place your screen with the bended ends outward from the frame (it will be curved from being rolled up-crescent in, not out) this will help ensure a tight fit.
@user-dw2tm3jm5h4 жыл бұрын
Super tips , makes me wanna do mine !!!
@jonathanklim82836 ай бұрын
This is the best diy screen repair tutorial of all time. Bravo 👏
@en9654 Жыл бұрын
This video was a HUGE help, thank you! Finally a D.I.Y. home repair video that's to the point & acknowledges that most or us are doing these tasks solo.
@thefiXfiles Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. And yeah, I know the struggle. Sometimes the ‘Y’ is the hardest part of D.I.Y
@annabelladelascasas35583 жыл бұрын
I have done this myself and you sir have produced an excellent training film for the novice!!!!
@brianmcnutt88503 жыл бұрын
Really solid video, nice details and annotations and no wasted time...wish more KZfaq videos were like this!
@seanhart9563 жыл бұрын
Nicely done video.I'm replacing a screen panel tomorrow on my lanai, and I'll definitely be using this as a guide.
@fullblownredneck9623 Жыл бұрын
You forgot to over edit this with graphics, rock music no one knows, and about two thousand extra words. In other words.... Thank you , well done.
@chiplongino43044 жыл бұрын
This is an outstanding and informational video. I can't see how any one would put a dislike to it. Thanks for all the tips!
@JosephusAD703 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Simple, straight forward with attention to detail. Thanks!
@felixrcandelaria4 жыл бұрын
This video was perfect! My wife and I just replaced our first panel. Took awhile but it worked. Thank you!!
@thefiXfiles4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Yeah I get a little faster each time. The cats like to climb up the screen when they’re hunting something so I get plenty of practice doing this repair lol
@butchleybag30153 жыл бұрын
Great video and thanks for the tips and information on the materials and tools! Just to give you all an idea, my lanai is a typical 10' x 15' and has six panels totaling 225 sq ft of screened area. The local contractors here in Northeast Florida want $2.50 per sq ft, almost $600 to replace the screen mesh. Not bashing them, but I think I'll do it myself and save at least $400 in the process. Just returned from HD and bought the screen mesh, spline, and roller for $135 and I will order the clip from Amazon for another $12. I am pretty handy and pretty sure I can handle this job. Conquering my laziness is another story. Great instructional video and cute doggie you got there.
@StevenONeal3 жыл бұрын
excellent production. Really helps a new FL homeowner understand how to fix my poor cage. :-)
@josephchilds29582 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great advice. Yes, perfect DIY - informative, short and smart.
@mrteerexx2 жыл бұрын
You are a godsend! I've been looking through all screen porch installing looking for these clips. I was not able to find it til your video. I just didn't know what it was called. Thank you so much!!!
@rikmiles65314 жыл бұрын
Great video, very clear and to the point. I have been doing mine this way too but, didn’t know about the screen clips, fantastic tip.
@TASIAD4272 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing. I was in Home Depot this morning looking at 20 different types of screen. All kinds of spline ...and tools ...and walked out. Lol. Figured I would go to KZfaq and do some research. When I bought my house, I was so excited about the lanai until now when I have to replace the bottom ...almost 40 ft around...ugh.
@richardduvigneaud32922 жыл бұрын
Used your video to replace patio screens. Works great! Suggest one more tip - I stretched the spline before pushing spline into channel. Much easier after it is stretched. Also, my patio had flat spline on top of opening, and round spline around the remaining screen on the same opening. Also, inserted the edge of flat spline into the bottom of the groove by hand, about a 5-inch section, and used the wheel to pressure the top of spline and it seems to pop right into the channel. Thanks for your video, I worked alone, and the screen clips saved the day! Thanks!!!
@jaisangellight Жыл бұрын
What size spline did you use?
@richardduvigneaud3292 Жыл бұрын
@@jaisangellight For round 0.210 and flat match it up with flat at Home Depot. I found getting the flat into the channel at the lower edge then using roller to pop into channel takes a bit of practice. The round I started using wheel after stretching the spline a bit before inserting it into channel. Both the flat and round you can match size take a small piece to store with you.
@richardduvigneaud3292 Жыл бұрын
@@jaisangellight For round 0.210 and flat match it up with flat at Home Depot. I found getting the flat into the channel at the lower edge then using roller to pop into channel takes a bit of practice. The round I started using wheel after stretching the spline a bit before inserting it into channel. Both the flat and round you can match size take a small piece to store with you.
@upanddownz3 жыл бұрын
Excellent, well made, perfect instructional video. Watched it with sound off and still perfect. The cat in fast motion watching you was hilarious!
@papapaul226 Жыл бұрын
Wow !! Thank you sooooooo much, you are the best . This video is a life saver, absolutely amazing . The best on KZfaq for replacing the screen.
@donaldbumgardner18393 жыл бұрын
Getting ready to do one that a dog took out chasing a squirrel. So humble afterwards. Didn’t know about the clips. Ordering them today.
@jimgehrs34433 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you for taking the time to show how to complete this project.
@bigshash99463 жыл бұрын
Cool, bro. Great, easy flow to the video and great tip on those clips! Gotta get one of those beer hats for my dog too. I also see you are a cerveza aficionado. Beer time is sacred and we don't need too many interruptions!
@ginawatson82592 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great video. Simple to follow and great tip on the clips!
@niteriderband4713 Жыл бұрын
Great video, unfortunately I saw this after I replaced 2 large pool screen panels. I had to use the round spline because the flat spline was too hard to install but after watching your video, the trick was seating it in the groove side first. Thanks for the video.
@verygrateful47124 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for taking the time to produce this very useful video - Enjoyed your sense of humor and added graphics! I have done screens in the past and it's AWESOME to learn about those clips!!! I only have a couple small windows to do now - BUT next screen door I need to do I'll be using those clips and getting it done lots faster!!! :-) Thanks again!
@thefiXfiles4 жыл бұрын
Yeah the clips take a lot of the stress out of the experience. Coincidentally our cats tore another hole so I’ll be doing this repair AGAIN this weekend. It never freakin ends man. Anyhow, thanks for the kind words. Hope your repairs go smoothly. All the best.
@thepope97945 ай бұрын
Excellent video. To the point and not a bunch of nonsense. Well done.
@thefiXfiles5 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@kirk5614 жыл бұрын
Short simple and easy to understand, thanks for the video!
@clijeron19733 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful DIY video ... I will get started right away on this project. Greetings from Orlando, FL
@thefiXfiles3 жыл бұрын
Hey from Tampa! Hope your project goes smooth.
@rafars22464 жыл бұрын
thank you for the by far best instructional video about this
@scorpio11bw Жыл бұрын
Great info that I will use. We just had a hurricane blow several of them out and rip them . I see that I need to use the flat rubber instead of the round ones that I used the last time. Our porch looks a lot like yours. Thanks
@HoneyBunchfacepainter4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm About to do that on 5 different panels on a pool enclosure. Wish me luck!
@sherrityler51 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this video. Your tip about the screen installer tips was a "life saver" or I should say a hubby saver.
@thefiXfiles Жыл бұрын
LOL! I feel his pain. Glad I could help!
@kinginanorth2 жыл бұрын
Clips are extremely helpful piece of advice my friend, thanks!
@thefiXfiles2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@rdvideoclips3 жыл бұрын
I have only replaced a couple of the ground level screens on our pool surround. But fwiw I spray the old spline with silicone which helps with removal, clean out the groove using a small brush, then spray silicone in the groove before installing the new spline. Makes things go way easier.
@fariaspiero94962 жыл бұрын
Good job. Excellent explanation. Easy to understand step by step process
@hollysquires82934 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Attempting my first screen replacement on lanai today, think I’ll go get those clips at Home Depot first, great tip
@jaredmcnichols57204 жыл бұрын
Don’t waste your time and money on clips you only need your two hands
@geoffroberts13852 жыл бұрын
I'm about to tackle a torn-out patio screen, and I'm grateful for this video. Thanks!
@thefiXfiles2 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@geoffroberts13852 жыл бұрын
@@thefiXfiles Done! I had to wait a couple days for the screen clips to come in from Amazon, can't BELIEVE neither my Home Depot or Lowes carries those in-store! Those, along with your pointers about using the tool to pre-set the screen in the groove made it an easy do-it-myself fix! Honestly, the ONLY difference I can tell from the panel next to the one I repaired myself, which my (now former) Screen Guy did, is his brand of spline does have a nicer sheen than the Home Depot spline I used. I posted before-and-after pics of the repair on my FB page, and I linked your video in my post. Again, much thanks!
@geoffroberts1385 Жыл бұрын
Had to fix ANOTHER panel today, and I was having trouble getting the spline to set properly. I'm getting on in years (almost 60 yrs old), and don't have the hand or arm strength I used to have in my younger days. Came up with the idea to get a spray bottle filled with just water, and just "mist" sprayed the channel, spline, and screen before working the spline in, and I found it much easier, the water worked as a lubricant to get the spline to squeeze/roll into place properly. Worked for me. Hope this tip can help others
@edwardgarcia8362 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Very informative. I feel prepared for my own screen repair! Thanks
@jaybd93292 жыл бұрын
Great, concise instruction. Nice job!
@brettwoodley5123 Жыл бұрын
One of the best and simplest diy videos I've ever seen! Well done my man
@thefiXfiles Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words brother. Good luck with your project!
@silk8188 Жыл бұрын
Well done. I thought your video was the best that I've seen. I will now take your install and organization tips to my pool screen project. One concern: Some videos say start at one corner and work the entire perimeter in same direction. Others say to minimize wrinkles do the top first, then do the bottom, then left/right. Comments?
@marleneoliver67643 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thanks so much for the tips. I'm about to attempt this for the first time myself and am little nervous, however this is the best instructional video so for.
@Viper6622593 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Straight to the point. Thanks
@moi5097 Жыл бұрын
AWESOME video! Just what I was looking for. Thank you for all the tips.
@whiskeygrimm4 жыл бұрын
Can you make every how to video I may ever need? You are perfect at that!
@upanddownz3 жыл бұрын
It really is that good!
@rhesagreen94772 жыл бұрын
Thanks very helpful...short and to the point! Appreciate it.
@nickydoes4 жыл бұрын
Great delivery! This is a perfect explanation. Thanks!
@alf5778 Жыл бұрын
HEY TXS for the clips suggestion. First time I see those. Will definitely get them
@metro7films Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, I'm on it with a little more confidence! Cheers!!
@SheenaRea Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, love the attention to detail!
@colinpovey2904 Жыл бұрын
Great job. Concise.
@julieknoell69833 жыл бұрын
Very helpful and straightforward video peppered with clever humor!!
@thefiXfiles3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
@meganterry38644 жыл бұрын
Good video! Quick, simple, made me laugh. Perfect.
@johnluker41843 жыл бұрын
That was brilliant!!! I will be using this video as my example of exactly how do so these types of videos.
@buntnik Жыл бұрын
Great video. Watched this and now I’m confident I can do it!
@stewarttootoo10 ай бұрын
I can’t thank you enough for the help your video provided! Please follow ALL his recommendations!
@thefiXfiles10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Stew. Glad this helped with your project 🙂
@stewarttootoo10 ай бұрын
Amazingly so!
@RB-yz4pk8 ай бұрын
Helpful & much appreciated. Thank you.
@palm4442 жыл бұрын
Back again for review. Great video!
@jakedettman18693 жыл бұрын
Great video boss. Very helpful and just as much entertaining.
@dustincaldwell20493 жыл бұрын
Perfect and to the point. Just got a quote for $1400 to redo our patio with no see um screen. Looked up prices and I can do the job myself for $300
@Rick-rd9uu Жыл бұрын
Hey Dustin how big was your patio room just curious about pricing I’m here in Florida I may do myself
@alanbui2570 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to do this video.
@lynentrikin2323 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great DIY video!
@statonb3 жыл бұрын
This is the best video I've seen on screen replacement. Great tip about the screen clips. I've used tape and it's always been difficult. You are right on about installing the spline. Many videos don't mention if it should go flat-side down or rounded-side down. You have it right and your graphic made if very clear. My spline channels sometimes have some sort of build-up in spots. If it's not cleaned out, the new spline won't seat well at those spots. I use a screwdriver or brush with soft bristles to try and clean out the channel as best I can. I'd like to use a wire brush, but it will scratch the aluminum if I'm not careful. Your final tip about being very careful with the final trimming is helpful too. I did my screen this past weekend. I was tired when doing the final trim, but I managed not to cut the screen. I was thinking the whole time "don't cut the screen...don't cut the screen". Thanks very much.
@mvlad74023 жыл бұрын
Great info about clips and whole process
@mdkruzerllc69282 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to make this excellent DIY video 😎🙏👍👊
@instaler12864 жыл бұрын
Thank you, made it effortless for me to replace my screens the clips were a godsend!
@thefiXfiles4 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah those things make all the difference in the world. Glad to hear it helped.
Thank you for this video. Wanted to know if it’s something we could do ourselves, looks like we can.
@paulbonaventura49693 жыл бұрын
Nice! Yes I'm in Florida too... but I am just preparing for when I spray paint and get the stuff all over my screen and then have to redo the screen :)
@MegTelevised3 жыл бұрын
i spray paint christmas trees on my patio and the screen is all sorts of red but its nice when the sun hits it
@tomforstik489911 ай бұрын
“A lot more of just drinking beer with the dog than throwing fancy state dinners”. That’s awesome!! 😂👍
@chadlawrence586511 ай бұрын
Great job. just closed on a home in Port St Lucie and the lanai has a screen that has recently broken off. I will be up on a ladder doing this... will let you know if i have any lessons learned
@H2OCharger2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for uploading it. Although I ended up ripping an edge with the tool when I was almost done. I just stopped crying long enough to leave this comment.
@bryanm52334 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. We just moved to Florida and one of our dogs had a “Hey Kool-Aid” encounter with one of the screened panels.
@marykelley16913 жыл бұрын
We just moved here and the same thing from our dog!
@mulliganstew723 жыл бұрын
Bryan M awesome LOL!!
@joewingard294 жыл бұрын
Very good video. Well edited, and with graphics. I really like the cat running across the screen. Cat looked like he couldn't wait to tear into the new screen. Dog and beer hat. 😂
@billhawkins69593 жыл бұрын
I've put up Super Screen and it has lasted a long time. It even went through hurricanes, and is great for pets too. You can buy on line. It's a little more expensive but well worth it.
@rickyrickharris49087 ай бұрын
My man that was a great video simple and straight to it thank you
@timwallace64863 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. There are several videos on you tube that are very helpful. The only thing missing is information on purchasing the correct size spline. There are several thicknesses of flat spline available. I have purchased spline from Home Depot and Lowes and they are not very specific about the size. They seem to sell .315" which is almost impossible to use with the aluminum tracks in my pool screen. I was able to get the .285" (which for reasons unknown they call quarter inch??) It was much easier to install but I'm not sure if it's the correct size. It would be very helpful if you can update the video with detail about choosing the correct size spline
@mrcboricuastar72114 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, clear instructions
@HAINNERAZ3 жыл бұрын
The best video have I seen. Congrats and thank you for this video.
@kellytalkrealty Жыл бұрын
very good tips and way of showing it, thank you , you did a good job on the video.
@ghostparker19873 жыл бұрын
Im also in florida and I'm fix to rescreen my front porch thanks for the tips. 👍