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The bucket of water is to catch all the lint, otherwise it makes a huge mess. Just another reason not to go this route.

I wasn't worried about cost of buying a heater, but mostly trying to be conscious of my electricity consumption. The only reason this came to mind was because its so wasteful that we're doing laundry (1-2 loads a day because: kids) and the heat just goes outside in 5f weather. Oh well, propane...

Sounds like a bad idea all around, I'll move on to something more useful.. I'm sure my allen wrenches need to be sorted or something.

Those things crank out some serious heat, my basement vent accidentally came off and it was a swamp down there in 20 min. It might be inefficient, but its not wasted electricity since Im just doing laundry that would normally be done.

I dont want the space constantly heated, I would just run an extra load maybe once a month to get the temp from 30 to 50. I would be the one who carries the wet laundry, but it beats a cold garage. This would be very occasional use.

I know, I know.. Humidity makes mold but hear me out. My garage is detached and unheated, and I'd like to purchase a very inexpensive used *electric* dryer to use on the occasion that I need to get some work done in the garage. I live in Iowa, so currently ambient temps are 0f (30 in garage)...

I just found a wifi device for smartphone integration and a wireless keypad that requires no wiring. Both can be had for about $50 each.. The same cost if I had added them to brand new openers. I think I'll keep my old openers, and the wife will still be happy. If it aint broke... :bounce: My...

Yes, tools! Door #2 will be much easier with a miter saw than a circular saw. I honestly had no idea what either were for prior to this project. Got my eye on this Hitachi. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NKB3LW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Day 2 and the new trim lined up fairly well. Learned how to make beveled cuts this weekend with my father in laws 40 years old Black and Decker circ saw. Just waiting for primer to dry and I'm painting! I removed all trim pieces I nailed in yesterday and applied the oil based primed as...

I was going to try and stay away from Bondo, maybe wood filler instead? The fiberboard is relatively flat and smooth since I sanded it down. After I lay some caulk down it should be smooth against the trim, but if not I'll consider filler. I'm so thrilled I decided against new doors. My house...

Riiight, primer. Good thinking! Did I mention that I don't normally work on anything besides cars. Thanks for the advice, I used a circular saw for the first time yesterday.. Not too difficult to start out. As the saying goes, you dont know what you dont know. Now I understand what edge clamps...

The doors ended up not being solid wood afterall.. They have some insulation inside which makes repairing them challenging. I think I could still fabricate an entire panel from wood, but for the moment I'm going to try to salvage the insulated panel. The top is covered with composite, so I've...

I'm tearing into the doors today, it looks like the trim is all rotted and there's a thin piece of composite board (rotted) over solid wood. The solid wood panels themselves are fine, so I'm going to try replacing trim and composit. Is that typical of how these old doors were made?

Here's 2 more options my wife and I came up with. Wood is now darker, matches fence a little better. The installer came by this morning and explained that anything with overlays wont fit with my low ceiling, so I guess these are my options. Im getting to the point where I'm getting cross eyed...

And finally heres the first set of metal doors from a scene I shot today (no snow) with the new wood fence which wont match anything. Might have to paint the fence, its way too red.

Clopay also makes similar doors.. Not as insulated, but I have to admit they match better. This might be a better plan B if my repair doesn't pass the wife's test. Its Clopay's Grand Harbor Collection. free image hosting

Thanks James, I'll probably mess around with it at my house this weekend and if I need further help I'll contact you. I called several garage installers and they all said the same thing.. Wood doors require too much precision in the way they link with each other and it would be nearly...

My old door is pretty quiet, seals well, and looks decent. I'm going to give it a whirl, and if it doesn't pass then I'm going to replace. I'm definitely a DIY guy, having just restored a '76 Jeep CJ5. I haven't worked with wood since 5th grades spice rack but it's worth a shot. I'm going to get...

Thats an incredibly generous offer, thank you. I have a few friends who are handy with wood, I'm going to give this a go this weekend and see if we can figure it out. If I get stuck, I'll be happy to make the drive and learn something new.

I had a guy come out and tell me I needed a whole new door because they dont make parts for my 35 year old door. Maybe he was just trying to sell me a NEW door.. Almost worked.