When my partner and I lived in a studio apartment, we wanted a screen door for better ventilation. A friend estimated installation would cost between $800 and $1,000. After contacting several handymen, the first suggested an alternative option – the LuminAire Single Retractable Screen Door from Andersen. This door is retractable and can be rolled up into itself. The handyman quoted $700 for the job.
Curious about the door’s cost, I searched for it online and found it available at Home Depot for $179. With an additional estimated worth of $100 for labor, the total cost would be less than $300.
This experience taught us that researching can help us find the best solution for our needs.