But then since we caulked and winterized more and realized (and this is the big one) that we'd have to carry around the skeleton keys to lock the door we use the most (side door) from the inside AND out, we'd leave it and put the OTHER door we got from the neighbor on the side. Either way that side door had to go, it was just a boring, ugly door. Guess that explains why I don't have a picture of it, LOL.
So here is the new and improved inside view of my side door as they were putting it in, and messing up my new paint job I might add.
And here it is hung. It was white when we got it. I thought I might like a red front door, but since it didn't go on the front door, I decided I'd like it better white.
And I do! This was right after they hung the new screen door we got at ReStore KC for $15! It also needed painting though. Oh, and see those screws around the 2 frames? Those are for the inserts.
I had a little trouble staying in the lines, but I think it finally turned out ok!
Isn't it fabulous? AND, I'll still get some red on the front because this weekend we found a 105 year old screen door off a farmhouse on craigslist for the low down bargain price of $5! And even with all the horrible experiences many of us have had with craigslist, this lady held it for a week for me AND left it outside her garage for me to get since she wouldn't be home and told me to just leave the money under the front door mat, thanks Jane!
I can't wait to get it on the house! It also has a removable insert, but we don't have anything else to insert into it, LOL, so that part will have to wait till he builds me something.
4 comments:
Very charming and a very warm welcome. I love the entry door. Thanks for joining and sharing with the newbie party.
Hi there, Michelle! I really enjoyed reading your blog and I must say that I fell in love with your doors, especially the screen door! It had a beautiful design, and the color combination was great! It complemented with your yellow siding!
Sharron Folkes
Good job on restoring a used door, Michelle! Your neighbor was kind enough to give you his old door to save you the trouble of buying a new one. This is a good example of the saying, “one man's trash is another man's treasure.“ Good job on creating a good color combination. It looks brand new! Thanks for sharing! :)
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That's so amazing! It was already worn out, but your creativity reinvented it! In any case, I think you'll need to apply some protective coating on that. If the wood is old, you'll need that to keep it from rotting.
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