tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post6081987607379367407..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Front Door!Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-79834603760303320412014-12-27T20:12:58.175-05:002014-12-27T20:12:58.175-05:00I finally escaped Christmas, to catch up with my r...I finally escaped Christmas, to catch up with my regular blogs again! What a wonderful job to have so very close to finishing. At least most of the grunt work is done.<br /><br />Painting is generally the easy part. ;) Saying easy in a reno job however, is almost like tempting fate though. So maybe I should keep that to myself?<br /><br />What a difference the window makes though. I have dark areas like that in our walk-in robe and foyer area between the bedrooms and bathroom. <br /><br />Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-46479525974060806132014-12-27T19:36:12.352-05:002014-12-27T19:36:12.352-05:00Looks really good!!!!!Looks really good!!!!!small farm girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01485314092236803411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-42102999455068873212014-12-25T05:22:56.404-05:002014-12-25T05:22:56.404-05:00Bill, considering some of the construction we'...Bill, considering some of the construction we've encountered in these projects we figure we can't do any worse! <br /><br />Matt, thanks! I see that door around a lot; a very popular model. Sure dresses things up both outside and in.<br /><br />Teresa, thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-69116477752928443632014-12-23T23:07:21.037-05:002014-12-23T23:07:21.037-05:00Leigh I am so happy for you...Merry Christmas, God...Leigh I am so happy for you...Merry Christmas, God bless your home.Simply Handmade Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490254292629390336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-53566048597834798202014-12-23T10:41:41.897-05:002014-12-23T10:41:41.897-05:00Very nice job. The new porch really dresses that h...Very nice job. The new porch really dresses that house up. I think that is the same front door we put in our house when I remodeled. <br /><br />Have a Merry Christmas!<br /><br />Matt H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-57002788163282383482014-12-23T07:02:19.685-05:002014-12-23T07:02:19.685-05:00I admire you and Dan for being able to do projects...I admire you and Dan for being able to do projects like that yourself. If I tried it there's no telling how much damage I'd do. <br /><br />Wishing y'all a wonderful joy-filled Merry Christmas!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01640663629610290592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-44286787487763811282014-12-22T21:58:23.074-05:002014-12-22T21:58:23.074-05:00Dani I do love stained glass. :) So far so good th...Dani I do love stained glass. :) So far so good though, it really isn't that easy to see through. Your kitchen door is a reminder that even new structures have their problems. <br /><br />Sarah, thanks!<br /><br />Fern, love that!<br /><br />DFW, thanks!<br /><br />PioneerPreppy, you have a blue house too? I love blue houses. This was Dan's third door and each one has gotten easier and better. Fortunately!<br /><br />Amanda, that's really true about the textured glass. Love the light and like you say, weather tightness!<br /><br />Sandy, thank you! We're noticing a difference already. Now for the windows!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-22879286497806458492014-12-22T19:38:13.971-05:002014-12-22T19:38:13.971-05:00Leigh,
The new front door is beautiful!!!! No mo...Leigh,<br /><br />The new front door is beautiful!!!! No more drafts coming through the sides of the door jam. You may see a difference in your electric bill. <br /><br />Having the light come through the front door window makes the front room look so much brighter and bigger. <br /><br />Great job you two!!!<br /><br /><br />Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-50322330775499866432014-12-22T18:14:34.946-05:002014-12-22T18:14:34.946-05:00Congratulations! Your new door looks good now, but...Congratulations! Your new door looks good now, but it will look fabulous when you get the color on it. I put in one with the same kind of leaded glass in the door and sidelights. The amount of privacy the textured glass provides is surprising; you can only see through the clear sections if you are right in front of them looking through them at just the right angles. What really makes me happy is how much more weather-tight the new door is. The old one wasn't nearly as bad as yours, but I so do not miss the sound of the wind whistling underneath the thing.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236941724022074678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-13603792347266994132014-12-22T13:45:24.579-05:002014-12-22T13:45:24.579-05:00Looks great! We replaced a 30 year old solid wood ...Looks great! We replaced a 30 year old solid wood door with one with glass insert, and it lights up the whole area! Got it used, at a re-hab store and just painted it :) What a difference...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576053785355324560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-24427918236983883632014-12-22T13:23:43.278-05:002014-12-22T13:23:43.278-05:00I absolutely despise hanging new doors. They are a...I absolutely despise hanging new doors. They are always such a pain. Looks like you have the same color siding on the house that we do here.<br /><br />PioneerPreppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269878017447335944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-86402588095883766452014-12-22T11:15:48.868-05:002014-12-22T11:15:48.868-05:00Love it Leigh! It looks great & the light that...Love it Leigh! It looks great & the light that it lets in makes a world of difference.DFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345712839702427280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-86453993687189146232014-12-22T10:19:58.502-05:002014-12-22T10:19:58.502-05:00What a nice Christmas present! Now you can see the...What a nice Christmas present! Now you can see the light in more ways than one. Blessings, FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-41553628520978727942014-12-22T10:07:29.712-05:002014-12-22T10:07:29.712-05:00A lovely door and porch indeed! Enjoy! :)A lovely door and porch indeed! Enjoy! :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105014798773711886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-86817299979563214462014-12-22T09:35:14.879-05:002014-12-22T09:35:14.879-05:00Love the door - clever Dan :)
If you find the gla...Love the door - clever Dan :)<br /><br />If you find the glass too revealing, why not buy some small bottles of glass paint and make a stained glass door insert :) That way you'll still get the light, but the view inside will, hopefully, be more "muted"<br /><br />We have the same "gaps" in our back kitchen door - a reminder of uncaring builders. We hope to get that replaced in the new year too.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-17631567713029405982014-12-22T09:29:59.927-05:002014-12-22T09:29:59.927-05:00Mike, hopefully the very next project is replacing...Mike, hopefully the very next project is replacing the old living room windows!<br /><br />Barb, those mice are tricksy! But so are cats, LOL. I so agree about insulated glass. Score one for technology!<br /><br />Dawn, it's already warmer! :)<br /><br />Gill, thank you! Can't complain about a bargain. Hopefully you can find a new kitchen door at a bargain price. <br /><br />Valerie, I can relate! I confess I was a little worried about what could be seen through that window, but actually, very little can. That's a small trade off for all the lovely light. :)<br /><br />Oh Karen, that is so the nature of older homes. We've learned to brace ourselves before delving into any home repair project!<br /><br />Mom at home, thank you! It's wonderful how much more cheerful a little light is, isn't it?<br /><br />Kris, poor Santa doesn't have a chance with our chimney, LOL. Of course, I doubt our old roof could hold the weight of all those reindeer and sleigh anyway!<br /><br />Ed, yeah, the timing of the project makes a big difference, especially when you live as far north as you do. Dan actually did this on a pretty chilly, damp day. not intolerably, but it made me glad our house is not open concept. All the rooms have doors and I was able to close everything off and keep the rest of the house warm even though the living room was cold!<br /><br />Sue, at this point I can't imagine being done with it, but we'll celebrate when that day comes!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-13938925431663936522014-12-22T09:25:35.780-05:002014-12-22T09:25:35.780-05:00What a great job!! Your porch looks just wonderf...What a great job!! Your porch looks just wonderful. I sure hope both of you will take the time to actually enjoy that porch when you get it finished. <br /><br />Merry Christmas! Florida Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788091314337673170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-20281350482458024852014-12-22T09:22:58.771-05:002014-12-22T09:22:58.771-05:00We had the same problem with our door, siding and ...We had the same problem with our door, siding and trim, that has now been taken care of so come warmer temperatures, I think this project will be high up on my list. Our door also doesn't have a window and a dark hallway behind it so I'm anxious to fix that problem too. Fortunately, our old one isn't drafty like yours. Still, your post makes me think about doing it sooner... but it wasn't quit as convincing as the cold winter weather!Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-78112730761068643422014-12-22T09:14:28.679-05:002014-12-22T09:14:28.679-05:00Oh YAY for you guys! That Dan tackles so much (so...Oh YAY for you guys! That Dan tackles so much (so do you). So glad it's in place for the upcoming winter. Loving the light inside. I have teeny window in my front door and wish I had more light. But the door itself is heavy and sound and weatherproof, so I'll make do. Now Santa has a proper entrance at your place - can't think he could squeeze down that woodstove chimney. LOL Merry Christmas. :-DKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822528453563683772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-54695195136578016582014-12-22T09:02:21.824-05:002014-12-22T09:02:21.824-05:00Leigh, the door looks lovely. My mom received the...Leigh, the door looks lovely. My mom received the same door for Christmas a few years ago to replace the drafty and unsafe 1930's model. She always mentions how much the light brightens her dark home:)Mom at homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00142674421000226910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-81055823474876960522014-12-22T08:50:55.373-05:002014-12-22T08:50:55.373-05:00Don't you just love projects that should be ea...Don't you just love projects that should be easy but are not because of some weird way it was previously done?<br /><br />We've been in our "farm house" seven months now. The previous owner built it himself. There are a lot of issues.<br /><br />The door looks great.Karen@ onthebanksofsaltcreek.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10939656531839491575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-1617788826486062212014-12-22T08:41:59.788-05:002014-12-22T08:41:59.788-05:00What a lovely outcome! Letting the light through ...What a lovely outcome! Letting the light through without feeling like you are in a fishbowl is a wonderful thing. <br /><br />We had a miserable, poorly functioning front door for many years. I couldn't believe the difference when we finally replaced it. It's been over 5 years and I still just walk out that door with my cup of tea in the morning for the pleasure of it.<br /><br />All the best to you and yours for the holidays.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226371437929271405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-68256998668254550102014-12-22T08:37:05.140-05:002014-12-22T08:37:05.140-05:00Nice job! I will show it to my husband as a remind...Nice job! I will show it to my husband as a reminder that our kitchen door doesn't fit and needs replacing. Mind you he did buy it 20 years ago for a couple of pound from the local tip!, so it owes us nothing!Frugal in Derbyshire https://www.blogger.com/profile/10221169113482164565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-72065919833700141022014-12-22T07:22:42.739-05:002014-12-22T07:22:42.739-05:00Well done to the both of you for complete that par...Well done to the both of you for complete that part of your project, I hope you have a nice cosy winter :-)Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213759909336433460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-34308733644311554562014-12-22T07:12:22.971-05:002014-12-22T07:12:22.971-05:00Hey, I had a door like that in California! I actu...Hey, I had a door like that in California! I actually saw a mouse squeeze in the space between the jamb and the door. The natural light you have now will also make your heart sing in February when the light is still scant and winter is not done yet. We are blessed to have the insulated glass technology that allows it! <br /><br />Merry Christmas!<br /><br />Farmer Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596672416236302171noreply@blogger.com