Repairing a screen is one of the simpler DIY home repair projects and usually takes less than 10 minutes, even if you don’t know a spline roller from a screwdriver.

After you remove the spline, the window screen can just be pulled out with your hand. Lay out the screen Here the directions say to lay the window screen on a flat surface like a floor.

Place some new spline above the screen and gently use the roller tool to press it into the frame’s channel. Once it’s in, use the grooved side of the roller tool to press the spline in firmly.

DIY or destroy? Based on the home renovation depictions online and on television, it can seem as if most home projects can be done by any homeowner with a little money, motivation and elbow grease.

Noticing insects in the house? Check your screens and you might find a hole or two. No need to panic. With the right tool, replacement is easy. Cost: Typically less than $5 Time: Less than an hour ...