Front door screen door
 

We had a front door installed when we first moved in but I am not happy with it. It is hard to open and seems flimsy. I think we got it from Home Depot. Any suggestions for where to purchase a door and who to install it?

We purchased our screen/storm door at Lowe's and used one of their recommended contractors to complete the installation. Here's a link to their website with a video demonstration Shop LARSON 36"W Cranberry Tradewinds FV Retractable Screen Storm Door at Lowes.com It is easy to use, sturdy and safe. We couldn't be happier. If you need to see the actual door in use after watching the video on Lowe's website send me a pm and I will contact you to set-up a time for you to come over and see the door in place.

Professional Installer
 

We used a local company called "Hid-N-Screen" who provided the retractable screen door and they did a great job. Phone: 352-409-1174

Retractable Screen Doors, Window Screens | Mirage Screen Systems

Thanks Julie and SalPal. Grieves me to have to replace something of poor quality. Perhaps others can take note and make a better choice.

I too got mine at Lowes and had it installed. After almost a year the top corner of the screen folded down a tad and I thought it was a little loose...my little yorkie ran into it a few times, so I called the company that Lowes had install it and they came and tightened the screen....good as new!

I went with a storm door from Lowe's. I installed it myself but if I did it again I would have someone else installed it. I was used to buying right/left doors with the holes predrilled. This one came with no holes and I had to do the holes myself. It was a chore since I got rid of most of my tools. But it is up and has been great for the past 10 years!

Screen Door
 

Try Michele's Hideaway Screens. Retractable. Nice quality and good people to deal with.

Ditto. Love ours.

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We went with Michele's Hideaway Screens and couldn't be happier. Nice thing about their screens is they are custom made for your home and you can get them with a privacy screen. (You can see out but someone at your front door can't see in) Very nice feature. Quality through and though. You can also get a little door latch which will give you a sense of security. I really don't work for them...I just love their product.

JOJO - I am looking to purchase one this week - what brand did you get (I want to be sure to stay away from that brand) - THANKS !

Does anyone have the phone number of Michele's Hideaway Screens?

The one that is of poor quality was from Home Depot. I just purchased from Lowe's. They require that the manufacturer do the installation. They said they sell a ton of them. Was much sturdier than our old one. Thanks for your responses.

Hideaway screens are convenient but provide no security. If you want security, you will need to install a secure screen door. I have one installed on my front door that has a metal mesh frame across the screen material. You hardly notice it is there but it is strong enough to prevent someone from crashing through the door. The door also has a dead bolt type locking mechanism. There are a lot of contractors and sales people roaming TV neighborhoods.

As Batman, I guess you have to worry about that. :police:

Just curious - If it is indeed a SCREEN door (even with some metal strips) then couldn't someone just rip the screen and unlock the door? Or do you mean another type of security? Like a child walking through it?

I don't think I'd rely on any screen door to offer any real security.

Which is why I installed a storm door. You can leave the main door open and get the light and see what is going on. And if I decide to open the windows, I can pull down the top part and have a screened portal at the top of my storm door to lt the air flow.

Their number is (352) 236-8869. My screen on our front door is 7 years old and still in perfect condition.

After doing research, we decided to purchase from Michele's Hideaway Screens. We expect installation next week.

For those considering a screen door, here is a link to Michele's Hideaway Screens.

Products | Retractable Screens | Motorized Screens | Michele's Hide-Away Screens

Makes sense.

Personally I like the retractable since I never felt it would be so cold around here during the day that I need the window portion.

We are very happy with Michelle's also.

But with the window portion UP you can leave the A/C on and still have the front door open.

Good thinking. You can tell I haven't been here through a full summer yet.

Russ,

The metal grid is small enough that you cannot get your hand through unless you have a large metal cutter. The screen door grid is meant to slow down would be crooks and keep honest people honest. You would definitely need a cutting tool to get through it. I primarily installed this type of screen door for my wife so she can feel secure with the front door open when I am not at home.