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Easy, Inexpensive Doggy Door in a Screen Door

 With Florida weather, we can leave the doors and windows open for several months during spring and fall.  But we have BUGS, so we need our screens. I also have a dog who is always on the wrong side of the door. To keep from having to open the door for her every 5 minutes, I made her a doggy door in the screen door.  For at least part of the year, she can be on whichever side of the door she wants.  When I first made this door, my budget was tiny, and this was a really inexpensive way to do it.  I'm re-making the door (after 4 years, the flaps tore) and so I thought I'd write up instructions on how to do it. Step 1: Supplies and Tools Supplies and Tools Supplies and Tools Supplies and Tools 3 More Images Supplies * a slotted flat bar to support the flap * 2' wide plastic carpet runner, two or three times the height you want the door; this is the flap       My carpet runner here is wider than 2', FYI       Make sure it's not one o...
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Dog-Proof Screen Door Options: 7 Ways to Save Your Screen

     Add Screen Grills [Our Pick: Slide-Co Screen Door Grill] Metal grills that attach to the bottom portion of your screen door. Fairly easy to install but not very attractive.     Install a Screened Doggie Door [Our Pick: PetSafe Pet Screen Door] Install a pet screen doggie door in the bottom portion of your own screen so that your pup can go in and out without scratching at the door.     Replace Existing Screen With Tougher Screen [Our Pick: Phifer Pet Screen Kit] Tougher screen material may be better at withstanding your dog’s paws and claws.     Use Magnetic Screen Door Instead [Our Pick: EazyMesh Magnetic Screen Door] Magnetic screen doors allow your dog (and yourself) to easily enter and exit without needing to slide a door back and forth. Keep reading for more solutions and details! Screen doors give you a great way to allow fresh air into your home, while still keeping mosquitoes and other unwelcome creatures from coming inside to...
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The 5 Best Dog Doors of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

  The right dog door will give your dog the freedom to enjoy the outdoors and relieve themself outside when the mood strikes. It will also relieve you of the burden of being your dog's gatekeeper , while minimizing the ability for pests, drafts, and wet weather to enter your home. "Doggy doors can help keep dogs mentally stimulated , as it gives them a chance to go outside and play, even when their owners are not available," Georgina Ushi Philips, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Pet Urgent Care of Wesley Chapel, Florida, told The Spruce Pets. We tested 10 different dog doors by sending each to a volunteer tester to install in their homes. Following a testing methodology written in advance, our testers evaluated each dog door for its ease of installation, the effectiveness of its insulation, and how well the door worked for their dog. After testing, our favorite dog door is the BarksBar Original Plastic Dog Door, which uses magnets to keep its flap sealed— allowing...
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Screen Door With Pet Door

A screen door to keep the flies and mosquitos out of your house is an excellent thing in summer, but having to open and close the door for your resident fur friend is not quite as enjoyable. A screen door with his or her own pet flap is the perfect solution to letting your darling exit and enter without human intervention. When it opens onto a screened patio or fenced backyard, you can give your fur friend the illusion of a little freedom without risking your baby to the terrors of the wide world. When your pup or kitten has that extra bit of control over their own destiny they will be happier, and so will you. Pet Screen Door Large Pet Screen Door Large The PetSafe™ Pet Screen Door gives your cats and dogs freedom to go in or out without asking for your help to open the door—perfect for potty breaks or play time. The high-impact plastic frame surrounds a durable mesh that is puncture and tear-resistant to stand up to frequent use from multiple pets. The door snaps directly into yo...
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LARSON Pet Door Storm Doors

 Because you share your heart and your home with your dog , invite him to expand his independence and enjoy the ease of entering and exiting your home with a LARSON storm door with PetSafe® pet flap. ​ Before you cut into your walls or damage your expensive prime doors, consider a pet storm door from LARSON. We have several storm door options to keep your furry, four-legged family member content in your home. Not only do these doors add beauty and curb appeal to your front door , but they make your life and your pet’s a bit easier. Relax! We’ll let your pet out. ​ 370-79 PetDoor ADDED PET PERKS     Control your pet’s access to certain areas      Easy and convenient outdoor access     Stop planning around potty breaks     No more scratching and whining at the door     Clean up fewer accidents     Give your pet outdoor independence and exercise 149PV-PetDoor 149PV FULLVIEW MEDIUM PET DOOR Say hello to sunshine with a ...
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4 Reasons Why You Should Install an In-Screen Pet Door

 Do you have a screened-in porch or screened storm door, and it’s just missing something? An in-screen pet door could be the thing you’re looking for. These types of pet doors are installed in your screen or screen door. This allows your pet to have freedom. This also helps with the constant opening and closing of your door throughout the day. If you have a screened-in area, this offers so many benefits for you and your furry friend.  A customer’s dog enjoying their in-screen pet door ! In-Screen Pet Door Reason 1: Health Benefits for your Pet Dogs love to be outside, they need to use the bathroom outside as well. Giving them the freedom and option of when they can go outside helps them keep infections and other bladder-related illnesses at bay. No more interrupted Zoom calls anymore either. When your pet is able to go and explore their backyard and come in to rest as needed, this helps keep them stimulated and happy. Who doesn’t love to sunbathe and come in for water b...
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Pet Screen Doors

 Give your pet the freedom to come and go with our versatile and functional screen doors with pet doors. These pet-friendly screen doors are perfect for maximizing fresh air flow while keeping bugs out, making them an ideal addition to your home. These pet doors can be easily installed in door screens, regular and sash window screens, and screen enclosures, offering you multiple options to best suit your needs. Choose from a variety of pet screens, such as economically friendly clamp-on options or tools-free ‘Instant’ hanging screens. Our collection caters to both small and large pets, with a range of sizes and styles available to accommodate your furry friends . Most of these dog doors and cat doors are designed for installation through a screen, as opposed to a pet patio door in your sliding door track. This could be a window screen, a sliding screen door with a pet door, or a screen in a screened-in porch. Outfitting your sliding screen door with a doggie door is often one o...
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