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.

Screenmend makes a screen repair patch that works like a heat activated sticker. Just cut the size you need to cover the tear, while leaving about a 1/2-inch around the edge. Then place the patch ...

One of the first places you’ll see the damage is on the window screens. You can pay to replace them for upwards of $50 or you can repair them yourself for a fraction of the price.

Be gentle to avoid bending the frames. Note: Cover your mouth and nose if you are sensitive as dust from window screens might affect you. Lay the screens flat with a towel underneath to protect them.