With a small amount of effort and money you can easily repair your own door and window screens or give them a full tune-up. The Home Depot's Scott Krueger and Joe Autry say this is a really simple ...

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A good window screen lets the air flow in while keeping the insects out. But 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 ...

Q: I have a problem with an old Pella retractable screen that I need to replace because it's torn and bent. It is for one of four windows in a bay window. Do you have any suggestions? Springdale, Md.

Installing replacement windows can make your home quieter and less drafty, and you might even save on heating and cooling bills. That’s particularly true if you’re replacing leaky old single-pane ...

Anything beyond normal "wear and tear" might require a trip to the hardware store, but it's nothing you can't handle. Every home experiences normal “wear and tear” from being occupied. Things get worn ...