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How to Replace a Broken Screen
Created by Beverly DeJulio
Oprah.com   |   September 16, 2002
Replacing a broken screen
Why buy a new screen when you can repair the one you have? Beverly DeJulio, author of Handy Ma'am, gives advice on how to replace a broken screen.





Supplies
  • Cutting tool
  • Splining tool
  • Tape measure
  • Spline
  • Screen
Replacing the Broken Screen
  • Remove screen by taking out old spline.
  • Cut out screen a couple inches larger than opening.
  • Place screen over opening, and put in the new spline.
  • Use spline tool to push and roll the spline into the groove.
  • Use the cutting tool to remove the excess.
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