How to Rescreen a Porch

Join the Mother/Daughter team of Vicki & Steph as we take you through the steps and techniques needed to re-screen Steph’s porch. (Click ‘Show More’ for materials, tools, and tips)

Materials:
- Screen—it comes in rolls
- Spline—there are various diameters and lengths—the 100 yard bag was the most economical
- Spline Mouse

Tools:
- Needle nose and flat nose pliers—used to pull the spline
- Various hook tools—used to pry away old spline. Please note: brace yourself as you remove the spline so you don’t lose your balance and wear gloves to avoid cuts.
- Straight Edge Knife—used to cut screen to size, trim new screen, can also be used to cut spline
- Scissors—another tool to cut screen/spline
- Gaff tape
- Cleaning supplies/caulk as your project requires—we found a few places that needed caulking and lots that needed cleaning!

Research ahead of time the kind of screen you want to use and then head off to the Big Box store for your supplies and tools.

You will need a buddy to help keep the screen aligned and square as the spline is rolled into place. Be sure to go back over the spline to be sure it is tightly in place. We basically did the top first, sides, and then the bottom.

Please note: we are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first!

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[imochiexe]

That spline mouse is the cat's meow! Also, you guys "what we learned" section, as always, was very informative, succinct and helpful for first-timers.

[GCar]

Im getting ready to redo my entire screen porch. Ive never done this before.. thanks for the great video

[TruleeBlest]

This was great and to the point. I believe I can do it myself now. Thank You!

[retrogamedoctor]

Super informative, quick, and gave me confidence going into the hardware store. Also, you ladies had me smiling ear-to-ear at the end. SUBSCRIBED!

[djpauliep]

Great job :-) Quick, to the point, and I like the "What we learned" segment. Keep it up!

[RedeemedIAm]

I had commented last week that I was trying to talk my sister into re-screening a portion of our porch. Well, I am happy to report she agreed AFTER we watched your video about 5 times. With a little help from our brother (he had all the right tools), we were able to do it. Total cost $48. Estimates from businesses went from $200 - $385!! Thank you both so much :)

[genaillehall]

Thank you ladies...this information saved me alot of money...I was a little nervous at first but it turned out great. Y'all really helped me and my family keep extra money in my pocket...Thanks for sharimg. 💜

[tanyajones]

My daughter bought a new home and the screen on the patio enclosure needs repair bad. I think you guys have just saved us a lot of money because now I think me and her can do this. Thank you !!1

[hassanbazzi]

Great job ladies. I never knew there is a mouse twine. Very interesting. Thank you 🙏

[dannybosun]

Best DIY video I've seen. The "What We Learned" segment is amazing. You need to make a "How to Make a DYI Video" video. You guys know what you're doing. Thank you

[susanwilson]

Oh my goodness I just found y'all and I absolutely love y'all.thank you so much for the helpful videos 💓🥰

[divaaveni]

OMGoodness! Thank you sooo much. Repairmen have been tied up since hurricane Irma and I've been freaking out because my indoor cats can't sit on the porch because Irma tore out part of my screen. My daughter, son, and I were able to replace the screen after watching your video. Great video for single moms!

[natcourt]

This was so helpful and straight to the point!! Thank you :D

[RedeemedIAm]

You gals are great! i am at this very minute trying to talk my sister into trying to re-screen our porch. She's not convinced :P

[mizfizwiz]

Okay first of all- Yall are the cutest!

I think this was very informational and simple. I also liked how you guys informed about your experience with the Screen itself.

Definitely will try attempting this with my Husband :)

[BossLady]

Very helpful and makes it look simple to do

[sherineg]

YesTHANK YOU BOTH! Your vid gave me the confidence i needed, that mouse thingy, that is the money!! I will def not pay task rabbit to do this. I can do it!

[mjpatel]

THIS IS GREAT LEARNING VIDEO
I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT Spline Mouse TILL I SEE THIS VIDEO
THANKS

[likeduharelys]

Loved this! Super helpful thank you!
Going to work on my porch now 😊

[laurdessvalentino]

That was super cute. The only thing I worried about though was getting it tight. You did not mention anything about this. But it was very cute and it made me miss my Momma :)