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Can replacing window screens be easy? Read this ⬇️ Do you want some tips on home projects, and furniture flipping? Give me a follow, like this post, save it for later and share it with a friend! ❤️ Replacing ripped screens is really so simple! With a few tools and supplies we replaced 5 screens for under $75 and in under an hour (that includes running back to the store for more screen 😂) You could totally do this by yourself, but it’s a little easier with an extra set of hands to hold the screen. We bought all our supplies at Ace Hardware, but I definitely scoped it out on Amazon as well. Let me know if you have questions. Supplies we used: 🚨We decided to use the fiberglass screen to replace the aluminum screens that were ripped. The fiberglass is easier to work with (IMO) since it is flexible, and is more forgiving if you slip off while pushing the spline into the groove. We bought two packs of 48”x 84” (two of our windows were pretty large) Each about $12 a roll 🚨Screen Spline. This is what holds the screen in place. It looks like spaghetti with a hole in the middle. Just check your sizing so you get the correct one to fit in your groove (I recommend bringing the old spline with you 😉) About $5 a pack. We bought 2 🚨Do yourself a favor and buy the rolling tool. It looks like a small two sided pizza cutter, but has a groove that the spline sits into as you roll and push it into the groove. This was $7 and quite frankly invaluable! 🚨 Scissors for cutting the screen to size. Be sure you have overhang so that when you push it into the groove you have a little excess. 🚨 Straight edge razor to cut the excess off Pull the old spline out (I did also use my tweezers to do this 😉). Clean the groove if necessary. Roll out new screen. Lay spline out straight. Use the roller tool to press lightly in to the groove (if you have an extra set of hands have that person lay the spline out and hold the screen somewhat tight) We used a small screw driver at the corners. Use the straight razor to cut the end of the spline and the excess screen. Put the screen back in and enjoy the view! #screenreplacement #windowscreen #acehardware #homeproject #simpleproject #homediy

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