Friday, May 24 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:07:04 GMT
As people in Oklahoma prepare to put the pieces back together after an EF-5 tornado swept through their community destroying everything in its path, the very people praised for alerting the public aboutMore >>
Due to sequestration, 12,000 employees with the National Weather Service are facing four furlough days.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:15 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:15:01 GMT
Children's Tree House Child Advocacy Center in Columbus hosted the grand opening of its new SANE room for child victims of abuse and neglect.More >>
Children's Tree House Child Advocacy Center in Columbus hosted the grand opening of its new SANE room for child victims of abuse and neglect.More >>
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Now that summer is right around the corner, wouldn't it be nice to leave your house or RV door open without having to worry about pesky bugs getting in? Well, Magic Mesh promises to make that a reality for you, but does it really work? We purchased one from a local Walgreens store to "Try It Before You Buy It."
The 'Magic Mesh' consists of two 'screen like' panels that attach to your door frame with either the tacks or Velcro that are included. There are several sets of magnets on both sides of the panels that are suppose to automatically bring the two panels together after you walk through. According to the directions, the first thing you're suppose to do is attach the hook and loop strips, also known as Velcro, to the border of the 'Magic Mesh.' After that, measure your door frame so you know precisely where the center mark is. That's where you'll install the first piece of Velcro, or in some cases, tacks to hold up the mesh.
If you use the Velcro installers, make sure to leave the 'loop' strips attached the Velcro sides when you put them on the panels, otherwise, you'll have a hard time lining the hook strips with the Velcro once it's installed. The entire assembly time takes about 15 minutes. Once I was finished with that, it was time to test the 'Magic Mesh' and it's claim to be the answer to letting fresh air in, and leaving bugs out!
I walked through the 'Magic Mesh' several times and most of the time the two panels' magnets did pull them back together. However, if it's a windy day, you may have trouble seeing the 'magic' of the 'Magic Mesh' magnets pull the panels back together.
Another issue I found is that the fabric isn't tightly sewn together, at least near the top of the panels. When I tried to move the attached Velcro strip to another location on the door frame, the 'Magic Mesh' fabric immediately tore. So be extra careful if you have to move your panels for whatever reason.
We purchased the 'Magic Mesh' for around $15. It's sold in stores and online for anywhere from $12-$20, and I found it to work fairly well. On a scale of one to ten, I would give it about a seven!
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:22 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:22:46 GMT
They may be the first casualties of decreased government spending at Fort Benning. Civilian contractors and employees are losing their jobs at the biggest source of economic vitality in our region.More >>
They may be the first casualties of decreased government spending at Fort Benning. Civilian contractors and employees are losing their jobs at the biggest source of economic vitality in our region.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:21:05 GMT
After months of negotiations between several Alabama state entities, State Bill 286 is heading to the desk of Governor Robert Bentley after passing the House in a 73-28 vote Monday.More >>
After months of negotiations between several Alabama state entities, State Bill 286 is heading to the desk of Governor Robert Bentley after passing the House in a 73-28 vote Monday.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 2:33 AM EDT2013-05-24 06:33:05 GMT
Alabama Health Officials are waiting on test results from the Centers for Disease Control from seven patients sickened with a mysterious respiratory illness and admitted to Southeast Alabama Medical CenterMore >>
Alabama Health Officials are waiting on test results from the Centers for Disease Control from seven patients sickened with a mysterious respiratory illness and admitted to Southeast Alabama Medical CenterMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:07 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:07:03 GMT
Imagine getting paid to follow your dreams. That's exactly what the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship allows young achievers do. News Leader 9's Sara Lim met with the two fortunate recipients of such a prestigious award.More >>
Imagine getting paid to follow your dreams. That's exactly what the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship allows young achievers do.
News Leader 9's Sara Lim met with the two fortunate recipients of such a prestigious award.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 1:56 AM EDT2013-05-24 05:56:06 GMT
Beginning in July, Stewart County will have a new superintendent of schools. Dianne Watkins was voted in by the school board to replace Floyd Fort, who is moving to Pelham City. More >>
Beginning in July, Stewart County will have a new superintendent of schools. Dianne Watkins was voted in by the school board to replace Floyd Fort, who is moving to Pelham City. There have been mixed reviews on the decision, and News Leader 9 has been investigating the circumstances behind Watkins' departure from Randolph County in January.More >>
Friday, April 17 2009 6:23 PM EDT2009-04-17 23:23:41 GMT
Many of you have heard Heidi's story before... Her haunting experiences as a child in the family's Ellerslie home has been one of the Valley's local legends for the past twenty years. Because of her infamous story and the notoriety that came with it, growing up for this girl was anything but ordinary.More >>
Saturday, April 27 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-04-27 21:08:46 GMT
A student at Columbus State University made a shocking discovery Saturday morning. Public Relation's director John Lester told News Leader 9, Giselle Ortiz, 19, was found dead inside her dorm room.More >>
A student at Columbus State University made a shocking discovery Saturday morning. More >>
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