Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Window screening is there for a purpose. If it gets a snag, a tear, or a hole, it is much less effective at keeping insects and debris out of your home than it is if it is intact. Should your screens ...

Window screens have to deal with the wear and tear of being exposed to the elements. That means they can easily get damaged. Repair kits are a simple way to patch snags and rips, but replacing a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS – This time of year, there’s a ...

Q • I have several window screens that have small holes. How hard is it to repair or replace the screens? It's great to open the windows for some fresh air, but every fly, mosquito or other flying ...

It just doesn’t get much easier than this. It will likely take you less than 30 minutes per window. Before you buy the materials, though, check out the frames of the window screens. If they are bent ...

Noticing moths in the pantry? Mosquitoes buzzing you in the bedroom as you try to sleep? Check your screens and you might find a hole or two. No need to panic. With the right tool, replacement is easy ...

Now that the weather is nice, you will likely turn off the air conditioning and open your windows and doors. This could be the time when you find a tear in one of your screens. Steve Cloninger is the ...

Replacing a window screen is one of the easiest DIY projects and least expensive to do, yet most home owners don’t attempt it.