Amazing DIY Garage Screen Doors - Quick Release & Hinged -- No Sewing Required

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You can make your own garage door screens too! I built these bug screen doors in 2017 and filmed the process so this video could be used for ideas or a DIY tutorial. We've used them 4 summers and they are awesome. They are easy to install and the hinged door makes taking larger items in and out a breeze. (That was a pun). The wooden frames are made of pine, so they are very light. Straight forward build.
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[@LegacyCraftworks]

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[@michaelgrasty9243]

Add a garage door flap seal at bottom to keep the creepy crawlers out.

[@jamee_maree]

Genius!!!

[@virginia_in_the_rearview]

Looking forward to building this myslelf. Heading out today to get the supplies. I'm a 47 y.o. divorced mom. I love doing DIY, and this will definitely help keep my dog in the garage when I'm working and need the extra ventilation. You did a superb job! Thanks for the guidance.

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Have fun with your project :)

[@Fucknuts4u]

How did yours turn out?

[@floridagirl9064]

My apologies if you dont feel comfortable, but why must you mention divorced? It does not define you so i do not understand the need.

[@thisorthat411]

@Florida Girl because traditionally this the man's job. So probably the man used to do this and she is learning

[@jongoin4404]

@@thisorthat411 Ding, ding, ding… you are absolutely correct!!! Furthermore, idk why it matters to @Floridagirl9064, or anyone else for that matter, why and/or how someone chooses to describe oneself!?!?!? I mean, if that is how she wants to describe herself, then isn’t she free to do so??? It is 2024, right??? I think it’s pretty evident that she said, “divorced”, meaning that there is no one else, man/husband and/or otherwise, there to do it for her. But, I would be more than willing to bet that, had she said, “married, mom of 4 adult sons and about to DIY this door myself” then you ALREADY know what would’ve been said then, right??? @Floridagirl9064 would’ve said something along the lines of, “why can’t your husband or one of your adults sons not do this??? Ain’t that what men/husbands are for anyways???”. POINT, BLANK, PERIOD!!! 😂😂😂

[@happygilmore5591]

Thank you so much for this video..I wanted to buy a screen door and once I saw the price of the lift style ($1500) I thought about making it myself and then ran across this video! AWESOME..like this style better!!! THANK YOU BROTHER

[@scottmitchell1974]

I'm trying to visualize this but for a 2-Car garage door. I LOVE the idea because the Lifestyle ones won't let the garage door come down. I want the screen and the door to be down at the same time.

[@LegacyCraftworks]

For a 2-car garage, 3 panels might be better to accomodate the width.

[@chubbieminami3274]

Hello from Japan. Yours is the best DIY one I have seen on KZbin. It looks very nice too!! I hope I can make one for my garage. I need something like this because I want to work in the garage but we have mosquitos and I also don't want my cat going out.

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Thanks for your kind words, and have fun with your project! 😊

[@leannesarubbi4979]

Really great idea, thanks for showing how to do it! This solves all my problems I've had coming up with an idea for doors for my 2nd floor deck, which has double hayloft-style doors. All I'll need to do is install those spring-loaded things on the outside of one door as well, so I can secure the door to keep my cat inside, but can get back in, too. Great! Thanks so much! (now to see if I can actually build this, being quite inexperienced with this sort of thing, but i have access to all the tools and whatnot, so...fingers crossed!)

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Take your time and I'm sure you can do it! It was my first time building screen doors too! Cheers :)

[@nooknerdz]

Thanks for sharing your project...it's given me some great ideas! I have different design requirements for my space, but this approach will be the foundation. Thanks again!

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Glad you could find a couple of ideas! Cheers

[@behr4204]

Good idea. But add weatherstrip on bottom

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Thanks for your comment! Not necessary around here, our mosquitoes are quite dumb 😅

[@BlakWiseCracker]

You did a great job and it looks elegant professional looking. 🤗

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Thank you :)

[@thatcrazyketoguy8723]

Perfect for my garage door needs! Thank you!

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Awesome! 🤘

[@yonosenada1773]

This is a great idea! I love it! I got just about everything right in the garage too. And you added the list of all you used which is awesome!! Going to try to do a variation but for behind the garage door. Thanks!!!

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Thanks, glad you like it 👍 !

[@abdullahkhan300]

Please make a video how u put it behind the door. Thanks

[@LegacyCraftworks]

@@abdullahkhan300 Hi, I showed the door installation at 8:41 in the video. Thanks for watching.

[@richadams881]

Weather stripping along the bottom!Very nice build, gonna do something like this for the garage door on the brewery.

[@btookz]

Love this I was thinking about making my own lifestyle screen but this would be way easier. Summer project here I come

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Nice, it's definitely worth the effort! 👍

[@aletsenehciets4405]

Thank you for posting this! I was looking for just this type of thing for my hobby shed. Great job!

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Great! have fun with your project :)

[@LivingWithFoxx]

Great job! I have a two car garage and building my gym inside I want to give this a try! So glad I found your video I have all the tools you used just would need to by wood and bolts.. thanks for sharing!

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Just seeing this comment now, thanks for your kind words 😊

[@sheilafoxx]

Great Video! Can't wait to get started. THANK YOU!!!

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Have fun!

[@DrCampola]

Thank you for sharing! Mine turned out great!

[@LegacyCraftworks]

That's awesome! 🤘

[@thatncboi201]

@@LegacyCraftworks what size wood did you use?

[@LegacyCraftworks]

@@thatncboi201 5/8" thick x 2-3/4" wide -- My father milled them so I'm not sure those exact sizes are available from the store.

[@thatncboi201]

Mosquito Trail thank you...

[@gpfreak1]

I like it. I just need to think of some way to open and close from either side. Thanks

[@LegacyCraftworks]

That wouldn't be too complicated, thanks for watching!

[@mitchellRod3535]

You are smart👌awesom job

[@anonymousperson4363]

Great idea, I love it.

[@tonyn7900]

Nicely done and simple design my friend.....I may have to give it a try for my one car garage......

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Thanks Tony! We've used it for 3 summers and we still like it -- It was a pretty easy build too.

[@johntollen9865]

Good job.

[@ronohlsi2262]

Right on man! I'm gonna try this. Thanks!

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes :)

[@truthbetold4178]

Outstanding! Beautiful job.

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Thank you :)

[@workoutmom2b1g]

Great job!

[@tonyfinck8024]

I bought the harbor freight one but I'm going to make frames like you to secure it

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Nice, I didn't know they sold them at Harbor Freight!

[@oggiesfunnyanimalvideos2021]

great job. I am looking to make one with a working door.

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Bruce Ogg Thanks! go for it, it makes it so quick and easy to use 👍

[@ShayneElizabethJohnson]

That’s fantastic!

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Thank you!

[@estebanjuarez8707]

That sharp good job

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Thank you! 👍

[@Dreemwever]

OUTSTANDING Workmanship! With Screen in-place, how do you exit Garage from inside though?

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Thanks! We have another man-door (people-door?) on the side of the garage 👍

[@NavyArturo1]

Question? How do you open the screen door from inside the garage or how do you lock it from inside the garage.

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Good question. I cannot open the screen door from inside the garage. There's a regular side door for day-to-day access. I only open the screen door to take out larger items (Canoe or 4 wheeler).

[@jamee_maree]

Out of curiosity, I was intrigued when saw you did the hinge in the middle. I am new at this kind of thing, so wondered if you could help me with the why 😊 Also, how is it holding up years later and/or did you make any changes to how it’s built? I made a baby gate height one last year and well, it wasn’t the prettiest but it worked. Since it was on the inside of the garage, I put small wheels on it so it could be opened when coming in and out for gardening/mowing. This year my kitties aren’t little so they will leap right over that one. The rebuild begins 😅 Thank you for this video sooo much! Finally one that doesn’t require sewing…. I stink at anything that requires sewing 😂

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Sorry for the late reply. It held up pretty good, but I always store it inside the garage during winter, so it’s not exposed to constant snow/slush. I haven’t had to change anything yet, and the hinges still work. The support screw on the bottom is very important though, because it holds it firmly in place 👍

[@gsftom]

Great idea / video!

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@timleblanc3102]

Excellent

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Thanks

[@KrisBarber-f8y]

Love this design and this great tutorial. VERY helpful. I do have a question. Did you use anything to "line" the bolt holes for the barrel bolts? was thinking how to waterproof the holes and still have useful access. Thanks.

[@LegacyCraftworks]

I just pulled the barrel bolts and let them hit where they should go in. That marked the frame and allowed me to drill the holes in the correct area. The holes don’t go through completely, and my trim is made if PVC so I wasn’t worried about rotting or sealing. You might be able to use plastic plugs if your door frame is made of wood? Thanks for your kind words!

[@sharonmooney7855]

Very nice!! Great job!!

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Thank you :)

[@hikurukutai]

Sweet Bro good idea

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Thanks!

[@birdoffire9]

Nice job

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Thanks Kevin 👍

[@stbam1965]

Very impressive. Great job.

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Thanks for your kind words 😊

[@frenchpizza9725]

Awesome

[@COYO-T]

I plan on making something similar to this except mine go's in the inside and will use piano hinge.Also mine will stay attached to the inside and fold to the inside wall.It's for a storage shed with a 4 foot double door set-up.

[@LegacyCraftworks]

That will work just as well 👍

[@Mattk-t9k]

what size hinges and what size lag bolts?

[@تاقەدار]

It was a great video.saving a lot of money.would you please describe about how many pieces of pine woods and the sizes for 2 car garage door?ty

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Hi there, I suggest you mesure your door and draw a plan based on your measurements. From there you can figure out how many pieces you need. Thanks for watching!

[@تاقەدار]

@@LegacyCraftworksthey look like 1x4 pine,correct?

[@LegacyCraftworks]

@@تاقەدار Actual measurements are 3/4" thick x 3" wide 👍

[@palmbeachstarr]

How much did it cost in material to make? Can I make one for double garage? Any plan idea to share how to?

[@LegacyCraftworks]

You can probably make one for a double garage but I would suggest more than 2 panels if you plan on having a section that opens. I can’t remember the cost, but I have a few of the items listed in the video description. No plans, but it’s not too complicated if you measure your door and make a drawing of what you need. Thanks for your comment 😊

[@johnmud5085]

Love this idea.... I need to build this!! Can you supply the materials list you went with? Thanks!!

[@johnmud5085]

@J Carver I built the frames today. I used 1"x 6" treated fir. Everything worked pretty well. From what I can gather from the video, I think his were 1" x 4" boards, but I wanted mine a bit beefier. They are still pretty flimsy using only pocket holes (I did 3 pocket holes on each joint), I may reinforce the joints somehow once I get it all sealed and assembled and get to test it out. I have a 9 year old who is not the most gentle with things, so I am thinking anti-destruction joints! I'll update after completion.

[@LegacyCraftworks]

The wood I had was 5/8" thick, and about 3" wide. I was able to get away with pocket holes because the wood was very light weight. We have a side door on the garage so we only open this one few times during the summer when we take out larger items. If you use it frequently as an entrance, something beefier would probably better 👍 Have fun with your build :)

[@LegacyCraftworks]

@J Carver I didn't really write down a list. basically it was wood (pine), screws, hinges, screen, spring loaded barrel bolts. Everything was purchased locally except the spring loaded barrel bolts. I think I ordered them from Amazon or Ebay. Cheers!

[@khanhoang5362]

Where did you get the screen you used? I am having trouble finding that right size? BTW great design!!

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Amazon, I included links in the description though sometimes they are out of stock. Thanks for your kind words 😊

[@markseniuk99]

What is that drill gauge your using?

[@LegacyCraftworks]

If you mean for the pocket holes, I was using a small setup from Kreg. There should be a link in the description. Thanks for watching 😊

[@grandfajaarmani3470]

Some great ideas here. What music did you use?

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Sorry I don't remember, but It's all royalty free music available from youtube

[@LegacyCraftworks]

I added a few links in the description. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@abdullahkhan300]

Some links are pointing incorrectly. Thanks

[@LegacyCraftworks]

@@abdullahkhan300 I tried fixing them but some of the items are currently out of stock.

[@jamesondexter1761]

Pro tip : watch series at Flixzone. Been using them for watching all kinds of movies these days.

[@rudyarcher4928]

@Jameson Dexter definitely, been watching on flixzone} for since december myself =)

[@dakotastorms1255]

Do u put anything on those spring loaded things to prevent rusting?

[@LegacyCraftworks]

I didn't. It's been 3 years and they aren't rusty. They aren't exposed unless it's raining sideways, and I keep everything stored inside during winter.

[@abdullahkhan300]

what is the frame wood size?

[@LegacyCraftworks]

I used pine. It's 5/8" thick and 2.75" (16mm x 70mm)

[@MAGAMAN]

Why would anyone think sewing was required to make a screen door?

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Some people have sewn zippers on their screens to create an opening instead of using a wooden door/frame with hinges. Cheers 🍺

[@MaryOKC]

So it’s been 4 years since you posted this video…do you still use the screens and what about small rodents or bugs getting in under the screen…did you put down and rubber like trim for the bottom to stop an invasion. 😂

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Hi there, yes I still use the screen and it works great. No problem with rodents here but a rubber strip at the bottom would help if it’s an issue in your area. For bugs, it seems like mosquitos and flies aren’t smart enough to walk under 😂 Glad you found the video!

[@darrenmilliken1677]

🤘🤘🖒

[@cd342c]

locks should of been on the inside of the frames not outside . Cant leave through the garage duh

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Hi Candy, we have a side door we use to get in and out. The screen door only gets opened to take out large object, Thanks for commenting 🤘

[@avinaftali8595]

I believe this is a detached garage. Duh

[@antonho5903]

bad idea, only 1 way in..

[@LegacyCraftworks]

Thanks for commenting. You are correct, this idea is better suited if you have a smaller side door. We always use the small door and only open the screen section for bigger items. Cheers Anton 👍

[@vanessainit8746]

First and foremost... Great Seems it would have been better to have springs on the inside of the garage. That way you can secure yourself while inside. And when you briefly exit don't fasten it completely. Longer term, you have the actual garage door.