***GARAGE DOOR VIBES***
to DR Cillaliz!
Thanks....the news is....I'm getting a new garage door, new opener and everything. The gears were stripped, the springs were shot and the door is rotting out. SO, I could have gotten cheap new springs and a new opener or I could get the 18 foot (long story but I can't have 2 doors I have to have one 18 footer) steel insulated door, new opener, new track, new springs, the door opening weather stripped and the openers and wireless remote for about $400 more. It's a promotion they have going. Since I'm going to have to get a new door in the next couple years, I'm biting the bullet and going for it. I really hate to spend the money right now, but we don't always get to choose when things need replacing.
Seriously, I knew it was all going to need to be replaced when I bought the house...I was just hoping it would last a little longer. The best part of it is that it will do a much better job keeping the cold air and wind out of the garage...which is attached to the laundry room...which is so cold it has a built in space heater.
Ok, I freaked out about spending all the money I have to spend at a time when I'm feeling pretty strapped for cash, but after venting to my mother and to Paul, I've decided to just accept it and move on. And I can't wait to have the new door!