Installing a New Door and a Decorative Front Door Lock
My family and I downsized into a fixer upper last summer, a small 1940s cottage . Slowly but surely, one project at a time, we have been making it home. The charm and character of our house is one of my favorite things about our new purchase. Unfortunately, the charm factor was knocked down in a major way due to the unsightly security doors that came with the house. For almost a year, instead of them making me feel safe, they made me feel as if I was in prison, I hated them. From the moment that we moved in, I have been planning their demise. Though the door that house was originally built with was the most energy efficient, I was looking for something that would allow more natural light to enter our home. After spending some time browsing online options, I finally found the opportunity last month to purchase a craftsman-style door. I also bought new decorative, but secure exterior door locks. When the door finally came, it felt like Christmas had come early. Our local hardware store ...