DIY Window Screen Repair and Replacement (Bug Prevention)

If you need DIY window screen repair and replacement, this guide is a simple home maintenance task for bug prevention. Learning how to fix a torn window screen yourself is easy and inexpensive.

Tools and Materials Needed

You will need a screen mesh replacement, a screen spline (the rubber cord), a utility knife, and a screen roller tool.

Step-by-Step Guide to Rescreen Window

1. Remove Old Screen: Use a screwdriver or awl to pry out the old screen spline from the groove in the screen frame. Remove the old, torn screen mesh.

2.Lay New Mesh: Lay the new screen mesh over the frame, ensuring it overlaps the edges.

3.Install the Spline: Use the screen roller tool to push the new screen spline into the groove, securing the mesh. Start at a corner and work your way around.

4.Trim Excess: Use a utility knife to carefully trim the excess mesh outside the spline.

This simple repair ensures your window screen is ready for the season.

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