HOW TO Install a Screen Door | Easy Step by Step DIY Instructions | Log Cabin Wooden Screen Doors

[@lindawright6970]

Thank you. I'm in Scotland, and in some areas we have lethal little insects called midges (think tiny, tiny mosquitoes by the million) but we don't have screen doors here. We just don't open doors and windows in midge season. I needed to know how a screen door works because I've only seen them in movies. Now I can build one. Thanks again.

[@RidgeLife]

Good luck! Thanks.

[@ladle3000]

Not sure if you are the entrepreneur type, but that seems like a wide open market.

[@joekhirallah9923]

Thanks! Super thorough and easy to follow.

[@RidgeLife]

Wow! Thanks!

[@oilswellnesswithmarsha3159]

Want to give a thumbs up to your assistant. Couldn't do it without him.

[@RidgeLife]

You got that right! He was home from college.

[@ironmaiden3751]

Just what I was looking for thanks. Have to hang a screen door this week, very helpful...I think I got this. :)

[@RidgeLife]

Good luck!

[@OurFlippinFarmstead]

i bet grandma carol loves her new screen doors. it was great to see you. we miss you.

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks Dawn!

[@elainebuchka6533]

I love screen doors. All looks Great, Tim...Tell, Grandma I Love Her Plants too. GOD BLESS and GO RIDGE LIFE !!!

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you, I will!

[@lilahnewton7940]

I love the way your aways their for your Mom. It's so lovely it brings tears to my eyes. And maybe slightly a bit envious. I'm sure Grandma Carol will love the screen door! Go RidgeLife ✌

[@RidgeLife]

We love you too Lilah!

[@lindapetersen1800]

Golly whiz it is good to see you doing things on video Tim !!! God's Blessings to You and the Family !!!

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks Linda!

[@georgianative5735]

I am happy to see you posting. God bless you!

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you! You too!

[@carlaricci4528]

I grew up in a seers in roebuck house. My dad remade a screen door hand drilled no power tools. Took a lot more time, looked exactly like your door brought back lots of memories. God bless you Tim and your family.

[@RidgeLife]

Love it! Thanks!

[@AuntieAnn]

I LOVE the old style screen doors, I even miss the sound of them opening and slamming closed 😃.... looks great Tim 👍❤️❤️

[@RidgeLife]

Me too! Remind me of the old farm house at great grandparents.

[@oilswellnesswithmarsha3159]

The flower stand is full of very beautiful flowers I love how you showed how to do the hinge differences thanks. Great job.

[@RidgeLife]

You are so welcome!

[@carolynmesser7199]

Such a beautiful home , your a great son 💕💕

[@RidgeLife]

Awe thx!

[@jeanielipskey1272]

I love the old screen doors and how the slam. LOL That's how our parent's knew what we were up to, if we were excited, mad, or whatever! Didn't know that's how you can offset your hinge though. Thanks for the info!

[@RidgeLife]

Glad you liked it!

[@buffalobeal5342]

The offset hinge just saved me. Thanks!

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it helped!

[@jshoema8061]

Thank you for this video. I was hung up on the hinges and flipping them to offset was the answer. It worked perfectly and enjoying the nice breeze flowing thru the house.

[@RidgeLife]

Awesome!

[@MARTIN3Z91]

Thank you sir!! I followed you step by step and installed my screen door lol. I had to use some weather stripping to quiet down the slam lol it was too loud

[@RidgeLife]

@@MARTIN3Z91 very welcome!

[@julieandpinky]

Excellent. Thanks. Learned a lot and made my own screen door with your help.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad I could help!

[@sb9442]

EXCELLENT VIDEO..THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@RidgeLife]

@@sb9442 my pleasure!

[@janielindsey3264]

My son is building a screen door for my tiny house and of course it will have to slam .Love the sound of it.

[@RidgeLife]

Oh, yeah!

[@lanaridley-ahukanna8644]

Thankyou,,I just needed a refresher Itry to keep my brain alert with learnin'.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timour567]

I wanted to say beautiful log home, also great tips on installing the screen door thank you!!! :)

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure!

[@BarrRunForge]

Well done, brother. Classic. Only screen door to have on a log cabin. God bless.

[@RidgeLife]

You got that right!

[@grandmacarol3073]

I love my screen doors Tim. Thank you!

[@RidgeLife]

Very welcome!

[@hannahm5651]

Wow, thank you for this video! 18:07 A well-earned nap =D

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@mpedmar9701]

All of these builds and repair jobs everyone keep showing reminds me of my childhood and working with my Dad. Great memories. Thanks for showing each set of hinges, and how to make the off set hinge. I remember my Dad making the corner braces out of a triangle of wood. And he put two 2×2 side to side right above the halfway point so little hands didn't go through the screen. Lol Love your Beautiful flowers. Thanks for sharing Tim. Stay happy, healthy, hydrated and safe. May God continue to bless you, your family and your adventures.

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks Margie. I love doing these type videos!

[@LAZYDAYZAHEAD]

Another awesome ridge lesson from the master DIYer. Thanks Tim for the lesson today.

[@RidgeLife]

I appreciate you that!

[@charlenegrady8781]

Good to see you today😄. Thank you for sharing. Another good lesson to know👍

[@RidgeLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulhoneyman6923]

Good job Brother. Granma Carol's going to love leaving the doors open with the heat coming and the screen doors keeping out the pests. My best to all the family and stay safe on the Ridge

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks Paul!

[@carolynmesser7199]

So good to see you Tim , miss you 💕💕

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you!

[@theresamcalister302]

Thank you. Plan on installing 3 screen doors on my home. This is going to help me tremendously.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it helped.

[@TheVineyardFarmhouse]

Well done Timmy Tim, well done.!

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks Bud!

[@ghilreese3413]

I have one to install Monday. Never done this before. Your video will sure simplify it. Thanks for the tips.

[@RidgeLife]

Good luck!

[@EvilDwarf-pp5py]

Excellent video. Very informative. Thank you.

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure!

[@HH-cv9ob]

Love the screen door slam! Reminds me of the bathrooms at a campground

[@RidgeLife]

Yes!

[@MrJdwelker]

Thank you so much. The detail is greatly appreciated.

[@RidgeLife]

Totally my pleasure! Thx

[@onetwo1173]

The offset hinge idea I never knew about! Now I do, thanks for the video!!

[@RidgeLife]

Happy to help!

[@loyaltyparker.1659]

Perfect demonstration. Thank you

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you!

[@MyAlaska12]

This video reminds me of This Old House TV show. Very well made video.

[@RidgeLife]

Very cool. Thx!

[@carolynmesser7199]

I never knew how to make a hing offset , thx for the info 😊💕💕

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure!

[@Phunkafulicious]

great explanation! I've been screening in a portion of our front porch and my last step is figuring out how to build the door frame and hang the door. This will help!

[@RidgeLife]

Good luck!

[@Phunkafulicious]

@@RidgeLife thanks! Got it hung and everything looks good

[@tammielieurance]

Absolutely beautiful home and country

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you!

[@migdaliavargas6027]

Tank you for sharing...Now I know what I did wrong with my shed door and window...😁🙌 Go RidgeLife!

[@RidgeLife]

Glad to help!

[@marilynpageau3118]

Excellent presentation. I just may be able to do my own now. If I do. I will play each step as I do it. Hoping to have the extra set of hands to help.

[@RidgeLife]

I’m glad it was helpful!

[@nicoledavis4239]

❤loved your screen door 🚪 video after watching it I felt like I can do it myself everything was thoroughly explained thank you

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it helped!

[@andreavignes3153]

Great video. Quick and simple. Nice guy

[@RidgeLife]

I appreciate that!

[@sheliabryant3382]

Tim I have them on mine, nothing says country like a old screen door., love your videos,

[@RidgeLife]

I agree! Thanks.

[@CmonHomesteading]

Love that porch could set there all-day

[@RidgeLife]

You know it!!! Yours will be like that soon!!!!

[@CynBrown]

Awesome addition Tim

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks 👍

[@CastleHives]

Looks great Tim.

[@RidgeLife]

Thx man!

[@tyrian869]

first of all, I want to say I think this is a great video and you've gone above and beyond here, I got the same kind of door except I think mine is very warped, Even before I hinged it, So I think really the first step should be identifying that your door is straight maybe?

[@RidgeLife]

Good point!

[@pattyprice2644]

Love screen doors Great explanation and video

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@lazy4278]

Step by step helps out a lot how to do it. Thank you 😊

[@RidgeLife]

Glad it helped!

[@kristieandjeff2720]

Excellent DIY video, thanks for sharing! 👍

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure! Thx!

[@stephaniescheffler301]

Excellent instructions!

[@RidgeLife]

Glad you think so!

[@dotroper746]

Love the screen doors and the log cabin! It is all so beautiful!!! Enjoy all your videos!!! 👍🤟🥰

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks’

[@GorgoScrobo]

Corner brace/bracket installation should be predrilled and the pilot holes should be drilled angled away from the joint. Thx for the video! Some good advice on some things I didn’t consider

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks for the tip!

[@shericreates]

I am making that exact style door for one of my friends. Are the hinges heavy enough for the door? I am so excited I found your video. I gave her the link for the hardware. Thanks!

[@RidgeLife]

We had them on for some time and no sag and work great. Thanks!

[@MizReddyn]

Very important questions. #1 can you recommend any other hardware for locking the inside other then that type of latch? #2 for someone with pets, wanting the air flow and view for the pets, but not wanting them to push it open and get out, can you recommend anything for the outside? Only problem is, I don't want someone messing with it and locking me IN. I hope no one else already asked this, I may not have read enough comments. I LOVE the way you did this. Simply explained. Ive wanted a screen door on my backdoor for 14 years, and this year, I'm doing it myself! Thank you so much for this!

[@RidgeLife]

Hey. A slide bolt latch may work. Good luck.

[@MizReddyn]

@@RidgeLife Thanks so much!

[@CmonHomesteading]

all fancy with the chapters good stuff

[@RidgeLife]

Ha! Thanks man!

[@poppythegoodtroll9136]

Love the screen doors

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@TreeHaven]

Great How To man! Doors look awesome on the cabin👊

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks man!

[@ClaraConnors79]

Thank you for this! It helped a lot!!

[@RidgeLife]

Good deal!

[@holland3g1]

Great video! Thank you.

[@RidgeLife]

Glad you liked it!

[@deborahmcsweeney1650]

Beautiful!

[@RidgeLife]

Thank you!

[@mattcomer9653]

Thanks for this video! I was lucky and didn't have to cut any edges to fit. I knocked out this project this morning and it looks great with your help. Pretty much had the exact door (but a 32") and hardware. ✌

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure!

[@Tim-Sziminski]

Looks good brother 👊👍 FJB

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks 👍

[@GinnieMcKenzie]

We may need to mount our screen door on top of the door casing. How would we set hinge for that?? Thanks

[@RidgeLife]

Ooh sorry I would have to see it first.

[@mrmrswalterjobjr4188]

Thank you Tim.

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure!

[@amysteele461]

is there another way to use the offset hinge? I’m in an unfinished stucco home and there’s not a lot of wood to drill into on the left of the frame. Can i utilize the space between the door and screen door with the offset hinge?

[@RidgeLife]

Hmm sorry. Not sure on that one.

[@hshadowens9695]

How do you keep the screen from splitting when you add the spring to the backside of the screen door? It seems like when you drill it you potentially create a tear? Great video THANKS for all the great information!

[@RidgeLife]

The spring is only on the wood cross bar. Doesn’t get near the screen.

[@hshadowens9695]

The screen covers the whole back side (1 solid piece) which you have to drill through the screen in order to attach the eyelet for the spring. Drilling into the screen leads to potential tear… is there a way to prevent that other than being extra careful? And thanks for the quick response before my second comment/questions. Excellent video indeed!

[@RidgeLife]

@@hshadowens9695 you are so right! I had to go look. We haven’t had any issues but I bet a fender washer would help with any stress or tearing.

[@dashcammer4322]

I do hinge pilot holes with self-centering bits.

[@RidgeLife]

Perfect!

[@juanitaroutley7205]

Does the spring have to go in center of door or can it go at the top or bottom?

[@RidgeLife]

I think it will be ok wherever you put it.

[@kellyr.vanderford2258]

I love screen doors.

[@RidgeLife]

Me too!

[@Debbyg64]

Hi Tim I was wondering I bought a screen wood door from Lowe’s and one side has the wood and the other side is just the screen. The side that is just screen would be turned to inside but where would we drill hole for the spring ? It would be through the screen since the wood frame is only on one side. Is that what you did?

[@RidgeLife]

Yes that’s what I did!

[@Debbyg64]

@@RidgeLife thanks

[@hotdogs5265]

Thank you!

[@RidgeLife]

My pleasure!

[@mariselamartinez4847]

Maybe a dumb question but the top or bottom of the hinge hitting at 8”?

[@RidgeLife]

Top of the hinge to top and bottom of door 8".

[@eunicehenderson9095]

Oh, the memories. 😀

[@RidgeLife]

Oh yeah!

[@outdoorstudios2022]

Good morning Tim.

[@RidgeLife]

Howdy!

[@ericgahagan3800]

Are these the Lowe's doors and install kits?

[@RidgeLife]

The doors are from Lowe’s. The hardware kit I got on Amazon. The link is in the description of the video.

[@lisalegrand2193]

I could use a closer look at the hinge install.

[@RidgeLife]

Sorry for that.

[@juanitaroutley7205]

Thank you

[@RidgeLife]

You're welcome!

[@david8639]

Thanks for reminding me to put a spring on my chicken coop run door

[@RidgeLife]

Ha! Oh yeah!

[@whatnowok]

Add a self closer so that way it doesn’t slam and they have inside handles that have a locking mechanism at the bottom

[@RidgeLife]

But the slam is classic! Ha! Thx!

[@elizag100]

Key info missing, such as are there hinges for different size offsets or just quarter inch?

[@RidgeLife]

Ooh! Don’t know. I didn’t see options like that when I ordered them. They fit great!

[@ivoryed]

FIRE bro

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks 🔥

[@johnbailey3478]

good job

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks!

[@kcreativez128]

Nice job 😂🎉

[@RidgeLife]

Thanks You!!

[@elizag100]

Why were offsets needed?

[@RidgeLife]

Due to the door facing depth.

[@kriswhite1344]

NICE😊👍🏼✌🏼🇺🇸

[@RidgeLife]

Thx!

[@heidipustelniak652]

Great job! Love that sound of the screen door closing!

[@RidgeLife]

Me too! Thx!

[@ericgahagan3800]

It looks like you cannot paint the back of these doors, is that correct?

[@RidgeLife]

It's wood on both sides. Not sure why you couldn't paint them. We stained ours.

[@bobworner5966]

Take the screen out and you can paint/stain. Then just put the screen back in place

[@slayeded]

Why didn't the hinges go inside the jamb?

[@RidgeLife]

The door has an offset jam.

[@DREWSLENS]

Hey buddy! 👋

[@RidgeLife]

Howdy man!

[@tamdsms]

You never mentioned using 2 temporary shims under the bottom of the door for clearance. I had a neighbor put in two screen doors in, & they've scrapped since day 1. You did a great job!!! Wish I'd seen this video before mine were installed😏. VOTE BLUE💙

[@RidgeLife]

Yes! That helps. Thanks!

[@loriennyanzi1290]

I can't wait to install my screen door. I misplace my screws. I also need to frame my front door. I don't know how to frame it. Now I have to buy shims or ask for some extra hands I need to practice using a drill.

[@RidgeLife]

Good luck!

[@thomasgronek6469]

it was an inch short, and I cut it three times, but it was still too short, , , I should have used a wood stretcher.

[@RidgeLife]

Ouch!

[@gayle4804]

Good video except I've done all those things before and rescreened doors and windows

[@RidgeLife]

Oh yeah! Fun to do yourself!

[@gayle4804]

Even if you're very old you can still do it piece of cake, Too many people think it's hard to do and they won't try but shoot I do just about everything .

[@christimcginnessmsmac4721]

"Guys, if I can do it, so can you." Girls can do it, too! Thanks for the guidance.

[@RidgeLife]

Absolutely!

[@DemocracyFirst2025]

@@RidgeLife need to know your precise whereabouts on 1.6.2021, sir?

[@usaman7358]

A $12.00 magic mesh is looking better/easier the longer this video goes on

[@RidgeLife]

Give it a go!