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Magnetic mesh screen doors have become a popular, low-cost fix, and the Flux Phenom is one of the more recognizable options \u2014 a curtain-style mesh that snaps shut behind you thanks to a row of magnets down the middle.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading ww-advertorial__heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01ESSA9VO?tag=hyphen-brit-base-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What it is<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"ww-advertorial__para\">The Flux Phenom is a magnetic screen door: two panels of fine mesh that hang in your doorway and meet in the center, held together by magnets sewn along the seam. You walk through hands-free \u2014 the magnets part as you pass and snap closed behind you \u2014 which is the main appeal for anyone carrying groceries, a drink, or a pet. 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Installs around the door frame with hook-and-loop tape and pins.<\/p><p class=\"ww-advertorial__disclosure\">When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Brit+Co independently determines what we cover and recommend.<\/p><div class=\"ww-advertorial__product-offers\"><a class=\"ww-advertorial__product-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01ESSA9VO?tag=hyphen-brit-base-20\" data-merchant=\"Amazon\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shop at Amazon<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/aside>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading ww-advertorial__heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01ESSA9VO?tag=hyphen-brit-base-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to install and use it<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"ww-advertorial__para\">Installation is tool-free: you stick the included hook-and-loop tape around the inside of the door frame, press the mesh onto it, and reinforce the top with push pins. 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