Shut That Door!

At 8am yesterday, Sam and James turned up to replace our front door. The one we have always had at Cornerstones is getting on for twenty years old. It is not exactly good quality, and very poorly insulated. We decided we would replace it. I hadn't realised exactly how much a new door costs, but this is a 'buy once, buy well' purchase so we chose very carefully. Wre wanted glass to let in light, but not a large translucent panel. With the old one, and the light on, it might as well have been clear glass! A secure lock, a simple, waist height horizontal letterbox [none of this kneeling on the ground stuff, or struggling to open the flap whilst pushing letters sideways...] and a knocker. Yes, we do have an excellent doorbell, but I like the appearance!
The guys took out the old door [and took it away], got the new door from the van [and stood it on the gravel to check all was well] Then they fitted the new door and cleaned up beautifully

Here we are inside and out

So very bright and cheerful. I love the patterned glass - and the way the light coming through sparkles on the wall.

When we acquired this home in 2009, the path was narrow [not wide enough for a buggy] and there was quite a step over the door frame from the ground into the hall. That trip hazard has disappeared - and we have a path twice the width now. Improvements all round. And we are already noticing the warmth in the hallway.

I much prefer the 2024 red door to the one we first opened in 2009!

Have you ever changed the door of your house?