When summer comes back, so do the bugs. If you have bug problems, be sure to check your screens when you open your windows. They could be damaged from insects, animals and the weather. Repairing window and door screens is quite painless and relatively easy, and will save you money by doing it yourself! Does this Spark an idea?
Window and Door Screen Repair
Fixing your screens isn't as hard as you may think. All you really need to do the repair is new screening, rubber edging, a screwdriver and a utility knife. Start by removing the window or door in question and lay it flat on a suitable working surface. Next pry up on the rubber molding with a screwdriver until all the rubber molding is removed. Then the old screen should come out. If you don't have new screening and a roller or don't know where they can be purchased, check out the local hardware store.
Installation
Now that you have new screening and a roller we can begin installation. Place a section of new screen over the window or door and begin cutting around the perimeter with scissors, making sure to leave an overlap of approximately 1 inch. Then place the rubber molding over the screen and push down into the window or door grove. Now use the rolling tool to push the screen in place. Do this for the perimeter of the screen. When the screen is set in place, cut the excess screening with the utility knife. What could help you greatly is an assistant pulling on the screen while you place the rubber molding in the groove. This keeps the screen tight and looking nice and professional. Otherwise, you'll end up with a sagging screen.
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