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Saturday, July 26, 2008
Even in Washington summers, there are days that make us want to open ourselves up to the world -- the air laden with scents and murmurs that remind us we are connected. And fall follows, of course, with air worth every crisp, low-humidity lungful.
To enjoy such weather without the distraction of bugs indoors, humans created screens. Then they upgraded. Today, screens can block ultraviolet rays , keep pets in, serve as security doors and enhance curb appeal.
The world of screen doors has definitely moved on from the flimsy aluminum one that stuck while Grandma was yelling about the flies getting in. If you're shopping for one today, you need to consider these questions:
· Do you have pets that might bump against the screen door?
· How much security do you want?
· What style is your house -- Victorian? Modern? Rustic?
· Will the door serve as a storm door during the winter?
