Front Door Makeover

by Doug 23. January 2011 16:42

 

 

Ever since I bought this house, I've known that the front door was trouble.  In the sense that it didn't lock right, was drafty and had way too many coats of chipped paint.  Sort of what you expect from the original front door of a house built in 1938.
 
At some point in the long list of home projects, replacing the front door emerged at the top.  We picked out a front door and a security screen door at Lowes and decided to pay for the installation as well.  Hanging a door isn't easy - been there done that. Now that we're both working full time, it made sense to leave it to a contractor that Lowes would send out to do the job.

We opted for a fully insulated fiberglass door with a double pained insulated glass center. The glass included a craftsman style motif. Super energy efficient, and stylish too.  Also, the security screen door has a nice style, but with a hefty amount of 'safety' without looking like we live in downtown Detroit. 
 
The results were just fantastic - what a difference.  Check out the before and after pictures!
 

 

Seriously, can't you just feel the drafts coming through?

 

Old and tired, this thing is about to be fired.

 

 

Mrs. Marbles inspects the delivery before signing off.

 

 

The new look!

 

Much more elegance!

 

And we like the daylight that comes through.

 

 

Open air breeze with security.

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

2/2/2011 5:27:27 AM #

I really like the door!

Sheryl Howley Johnson United States | Reply

2/2/2011 3:14:53 PM #

Thanks Sheryl! Showing it off in a few days - we're having some friends over for dinner. I might have to make them wait at the door a bit before letting them in.   Smile

_doug_ United States | Reply

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