Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

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.

Replacing a window screen can be an inexpensive and quick do-it-yourself project. A special rolling tool and rubber spline are used to secure the screen material in modern aluminum frames. The text in ...