Home Repair a la Steve

Problem: Cannot close door to utility room off of den, furnace needs air circulation. This means that I have to sit there in my TV-watchin' chair and stare at the furnace, and when we use it for guests, they have to have that door open. Nice view. Not.

Option 1: Buy new door, remove old door, attempt to line up new door with jamb, attempt to put hinges on door jamb and door, take Rolaids, install door, remove door, cut door to correct size and or shape, install door, remove door, plane door because nothing in this house is squared, take Maalox, plane door again, repeat until door is hanging properly, prime door, paint door, have a stiff drink, repaint door.

Option 2: Buy 3' x 3' residential HVAC system return duct grill. Remove door. Cut hole in door. Bolt grill to door. Reinstall door. Move on.

I think y'all can guess this in one.

Here's a little before & after


















S & J