Lay out the screen. Here the directions say to lay the window screen on a flat surface like a floor. Then lay the new screen over the window frame with about 3 inches of screen on each side.

When buying screening, be sure to buy a roll a little larger than the frame. If you’ve got a screen frame that’s 32 inches wide, for example, you want your screening to be at least 34 inches wide.

Cut a 45 degree angle in each corner, which will make wrapping the spline around the corner of the frame easier. Place the screen over the opening, then begin pushing the spline into the groove ...

How to Repair a Torn Window Screen. How to Repair a Torn Window Screen. Fix small tears before they spread. By Timothy Dahl Updated: Apr 02, 2018 3:50 PM EDT. joebelanger // Getty Images.

When Joe Altieri began seeking a way to make a better window screen in his Plum garage, he was just looking to improve on what was century-old technology. “The current patent on window screens ...