Yolev 70 Pcs Storm Window Clips with Screws, Window Screen Clips Hardware for Fixing Screen Door Mirror with Screws Cabinet Retainer Kit

Why I picked up these clips

I needed a quick, low-profile way to secure a few loose window screens and retain a small glass panel in a cabinet door without adding bulky hardware. The Yolev window and screen clips promised a simple, screw-in solution with a big quantity in one package. After a couple of weeks installing them around the house—in a bathroom cabinet, a porch screen frame, and a utility-room window—I have a good sense of where these clips shine and where they fall short.

What you get and first impressions

The kit includes a generous 70 plastic clips and 70 matching screws. The clips are white, the screws are silver. The screws measure roughly 16 x 4 mm (about 5/8 inch long and 5/32 inch in diameter), which is a practical size for wood frames and many MDF cabinet doors. The clips themselves are compact and visually unobtrusive—smaller than some generic alternatives, which is great for a cleaner look, but it also means each individual clip contributes limited clamping force.

Material-wise, the clips are molded from PP (polypropylene) with iron screws. The plastic feels reasonably rigid with a touch of give—appropriate for light-duty retention—but it’s not a high-impact or glass-filled polymer. The screws appear zinc-plated. Out of the bag, a few clips had slight molding nibs along an edge; nothing unusual for budget hardware, but something to be aware of if you need a perfectly flush fit.

Installation: straightforward, with one caveat

Installation is simple. I pre-fit the clip to the frame, marked the hole, drilled a small pilot, and drove the screw by hand. For softwood frames, the included screw bites well. In harder woods and MDF, I found a 1/16-inch pilot prevents splitting and reduces the risk of cracking the clip as the screw tightens. On aluminum frames, you’ll need self-tapping or machine screws; the included wood screws aren’t ideal there.

Two tips from my installs:
- Don’t over-torque. These clips will crack if you lean into them with a driver. A hand screwdriver gives better feel.
- Check for a molding ridge. On a few clips, a tiny plastic ridge kept the clip from sitting perfectly flat on a tight-fitting cabinet groove. A quick pass with a utility knife or flush cutters took care of it.

The included screws are just long enough for most screen frames and cabinet rails. If you’re going through thin material, watch your exit point so you don’t poke through the other side.

Fit and holding power

These are “retainers,” not clamps. They’re designed to hold a panel in place with gentle pressure, not to pull a warped screen frame back into square or secure a heavy mirror.

• Window screens: For a 24 x 36 inch screen, eight to ten clips around the perimeter felt right. The clips sit close to the frame edge and don’t detract from the look. They held fiberglass screen frames firmly in a wood surround. On an older porch frame with some movement, I added a couple more clips to prevent rattling, and that fixed it.
• Cabinet glass: They worked well on a small glass panel inset in a cabinet door. I used eight clips spaced evenly and applied only enough tension to prevent buzz. The door is lightly used; after a week of opening and closing, everything stayed in place.
• Mirrors and heavier glass: I tested on a lightweight, 12 x 18 inch mirror inside a closet door recess. With ten clips, it stayed put, but I wouldn’t trust these for a heavy, full-size wall mirror or any installation where failure would be costly. For heavier glass, use metal retainers or purpose-made mirror clips.

Durability so far

In my use, a few clips showed stress whitening when I over-tightened, and two cracked during installation before I adjusted my torque. Once installed with moderate tension, most have held up. One clip on a frequently closed cabinet door developed a hairline crack after a week; I replaced it and slightly backed off the screw, and it has been fine since.

Outdoors, PP and zinc-plated screws are serviceable but not ideal for harsh exposure. In a covered porch, they’re probably fine. In full sun and rain, expect plastic to chalk over time and screws to show surface rust. If you’re planning exterior use, swapping to stainless screws and placing the clips where they’re somewhat protected will extend their life.

Ease of use and workflow

For each panel, the steps are repeatable:
1) Dry-fit to ensure the clip clears the panel edge.
2) Mark and drill a small pilot.
3) Install by hand and stop at light contact.
4) Repeat around the perimeter, adjusting clip placement to distribute load evenly.

Installing a screen took me about 15 minutes. A cabinet door panel took 10–20 minutes depending on the wood density and pilot drilling. The small footprint makes alignment forgiving, but you’ll need more clips for a secure hold compared to larger retainers.

Where these clips make sense

• Light-duty retention: Screens, small cabinet glass, and thin acrylic panels where you want a low-profile look.
• Budget and bulk needs: You get 70 clips, so you can outfit multiple windows and still have spares.
• Clean aesthetic: The white clips visually disappear on light frames and trim.

Where they fall short

• Strength: The PP material and small geometry aren’t built for high loads or abuse. Over-tightening and frequent impact (slamming doors) can cause cracks.
• Outdoor longevity: Not stainless hardware; acceptable in protected areas, but I wouldn’t use them in fully exposed exterior locations without upgrading screws.
• Adjustability: These are fixed retainers; they don’t offer the cam action or rotational clearance of some metal mirror clips. If you need frequent removal, choose hardware designed for that.

Practical tips from my installs

• Use more clips rather than more torque. Distribute the holding force and keep the screws snug, not tight.
• Pilot holes are your friend, especially in hardwood or MDF.
• If space is tight, lightly trim any molding nib on the clip base with a sharp blade for a flush sit.
• Consider stainless screws for damp areas and exterior frames.
• For heavier panels, pair these with a thin bead of clear silicone along edges to prevent rattle and reduce reliance on clip tension.

Alternatives worth considering

• Metal mirror clips: Better for heavy glass and high-traffic doors; more robust, less prone to cracking; more visible.
• Turn buttons (metal or nylon): Offer quick release for panels you remove seasonally, like storm windows.
• Rubber glazing points or continuous glazing bead: Cleaner look for cabinet doors, but more involved installation.

The bottom line

The Yolev clips do exactly what simple retainers should: they hold light panels and screens in place with minimal visual fuss. They’re easy to install, the included screws are appropriately sized for most wood frames, and the large quantity makes them good value for outfitting multiple openings. The trade-offs are clear—modest strength, sensitivity to over-tightening, and limited weather resistance.

Recommendation: I recommend these clips for light-duty, mostly indoor applications where a discreet look matters and you want an affordable, bulk solution—think cabinet door glass, utility-room or porch screens, and small interior mirrors. If you need to secure heavier glass, expect frequent impact, or plan to install in fully exposed outdoor locations, I’d look to sturdier metal hardware or upgrade the fasteners and use more clips to compensate.