I feel compelled to offer the following comments on this response. "Installing a garage door opener is one of the easier things a DIYer can do." Not true. This is not as simple as say hanging a picture. It is not exteremely difficult but does require some skill/mechanical ability. "You don't mess with the door or the springs." This is true providing the door/springs are in good shape and are operating properly, including but not limited to; no binding/proper balance, etc. "Being your doors are made of wood, they are probably heavy, so a 2 horsepower door opener would probably work well. You should not need more than that." 2 horsepower?????? maybe you meant a 1/2 horsepower. The opener doesn't "lift" the door, that's what the springs are for. The opener compensates for the manual effort required to open the door which varies according to the door step up. in answer to your questions: "1. Yes" True, for two separate doors you need two separate units "2. Stanley makes a decent one. Chamberlain does too" True. However, there are a number of good manufacturers and types available. FWIW, I've had good luck with Craftsman. You need to choose between chain, screw, or belt drive depending on what you want to spend and how quiet you need it. Also select your options like keyless entry or optional light controls. "3. You can do it" change to "maybe" see the attached link for a typical owner's manual that has the installation instructions and decide for yourself. "4. Don't touch the springs." As stated above this depends on the condition of your existing hardware. Basically, you follow the directions. Put a bracket on the door. Assemble the opener. Raise it into place. And attach it to the ceiling with the provided hangers. Attach the wire for the manual button and run it to a place that is convenient. And plug it in." All new doors have sensors at the base of the door that also require installation and running wires "Assuming you don't have an outlet in the right place, you will have to run some wire and put in an outlet above the opener, but that is not hard either." YIKES, a "fairly inexperienced handyman" should probably not be running new electrical lines. Not impossible but do some research and make sure everything is correct. "This would be a good Saturday afternoon project. Just read the directions." see the manual and decide for yourself. FWIW, I'm not a pro and have installed a few of these. You need to recognize your limitations and understand what is involved. There are some pros who post here fairly frequently. I hope they agree with my advice. cstrombe: good luck with your new openers! Here is a link that might be useful: typical owners manual

Paint your garage door the redwood look, this would enhance curb appeal. Ken

I'm no expert but I think you're right, you probably want to keep the garage door matched closely to the brick around it so you don't highlight the garage. I think the bright white on the front door looks nice but maybe to make to stand out more a different color would be fun, but yeah, not red, lol! Ok, I'm no help but hopefully my comment will bump it up.

I love the sage green trim around the lighter front door, RL Location!!! I guess I like the green and brown as those are the colours of my Dad's house in Maine and it looks so great in its surroundings. Classic is classic for a reason! I think the green trim would really complement everything. Sorry about the windows. I hope you didn't find my comment insulting as I didn't mean it that way. There are pains and stains for vinyl windows, btw, but I've never used them so no experience.