Torn window screen
Repairing a torn window screen isn’t as tough as you might imagine. In fact, it’s actually pretty easy!

Many people think repairing window screens is a very tough job. But replacing a damaged screen can be done with just a few minutes and a few simple tools.

You just need a utility knife, a pair of pliers, and a spline roller, which you can find at the home center for less than 10 bucks.

First, remove the old screen by pulling out the spline, which is like a piece of rubber rope. Then spread out a roll of new screen material over the frame, and cut it to overlap all sides by an inch or so. Then use the spline roller to force the old spline back into the track to lock the screen in place.

Finally, when the spline is all in, you can trim off the excess screen with a utility knife and you’re done.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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