Hi Robert, I installed a garage dooropener several years ago when I had better vision.
It wasn't too big of a chore, but it is a two man job. Mounting the opener motor is the hardest part. Basically you just have to follow the step by step instructions. Where ever you purchase the opener should be able to advise you on the right size motor for your particular size door. As for the dog door, the best route would probably be to buy a dog door kit. They come in different sizes with all the trim etc. to cover up any sharp edges. The one I have is ladrge enough for my yellow lab, but they have smaller sizes. It has a clear heavy rubber flapper with a magnetic seal at the bottom. It also has a hard plastic cover that can be slid into place to prevent the pet from entering or leaving thru the opening. I think I purchased mine from LOWES for about forty or fifty dollars. The actual installation wasn't too bad and it made a nice looking job. Steve _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Riddle Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 9:07 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [BlindHandyMan] back with a question or two Well it has been a while since I was on list. Just got a new house and it's now time to start sprucing it up. My first question involves installing a garage door opener. We've got a metal door with creases in it, I think they call that a sectional door? Anyway, what's usually involved in installing an electric opener? I think the door is about 9 or ten feet high, and I'm reasonably sure there's enough headroom at the top for the assembly. Does the mechanism just plug into a regular outlet or does it need to be wired right into a fuse box? My other question involved installing a pet door. The door it's being installed in is metal. My first thought was to get a reciprocating saw and cut through the door, install a set of hinges with rivets and use a simple sheet of plywood for the pet door itself. Would this work? I've got more stuff I need to know but we'll leave it there for the moment. Thanks and glad to be back. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
