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Repairing holes to keep out insects can be done in the following steps:

METHOD 1 Step

1. Cut a patch of screen which will cover the hole at least 1" on all sides.

Step

2. Unravel a long piece of screen wire or several pieces and lace it through the patch and screen.(Vis. 1)

METHOD 2 Step

1. Cut a patch large enough to cover the hole with about 1-1/2" around all sides and unravel all sides of the patch about 1/2". (Vis. 2)

Step

2. Bend the ends of the wire 90 degrees to the patch and push them through the screen covering the hole. Bend over the wires projecting through on the back side to hold the patch. (Vis. 3)

This article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus, with references from Michigan Extension bulletin Repairing and Replacing Screens.

Repairing Holes in Window Screens Pictures

Visual title - Visual size	Visual title - Visual size
Repairing Holes -Method 1 - 12K	Repairing Holes -Method 2 Part 1 - 10K
Repairing Holes -Method 2 Part 2 - 13K	Repairing Holes -Method 1 - 12K

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