Door advantage

[Maria 60]

We were contemplating a new front door for a while but we couldn?t agree on anything. I wanted a door and a screen door with it so in the summer months we could open the main door and get natural sunlight and it gave extra protection when I was dressed to lock the screen door also when the children came unannounced. But my wife wanted a wooden door with no screen and finally a few months ago I gave in and told her to get whatever she likes. When the sales man came he suggested that we could compromise and get a wooden door with a frosted glass insert to let in some natural light. We agreed and the door was installed about a month ago, last night my wife told me she was surprised that I fought her on the door because I?ve been dressed every night since we installed the door. She was right, I guess before I would open the main door and couldn?t dress because I would be seen if someone came over, but with the new door I?ve been dressing more casual and just watching TV and reading on the couch. For unexpected guess we installed a ring doorbell that informs me when someone is at my front door. WOW! Usually its the other way around for my dressing, I usually get the short end but for once it was an advantage. Just thought I would share because if I would have known I would have had that door installed years ago. I miscalculated that one and I guess we should always look at both sides of the situation.

[Marketa]

I love when professionals suggest you solution you might not think of or know about, that works for you perfectly at the end. Another example of the saying: "You don't pay me for an hour of work. You pay me for 15 years of expertise so I know how to do it only in an hour."

Anyway I'm glad you've found a way that works for you and your missus.

[CDMargret]

Interesting. Its nice having that ring door bell. I installed a driveway alarm. Sets off a tone if anyone comes down the drive. Gives me time to check and quick change is needed. One problem, can't tell you how many dang squirrels got me jumping up.

[Sometimes Steffi]

I don't want to spoil your fun, but ...

Have you checked that the "frosted glass insert" doesn't show an outline, say of a skirt or dress.

[Aka_Donna]

Interesting. Front doors always seem like a trigger point for potential conflict. Glad you found a good solution. Just a caution to those planning on ring brand door cameras. They are common hack targets and part of the Big Brother state. Police can view the images and probably not major issue in metro areas, but could be an issue if small community cop sees too much.

[bridget thronton]

Maria sounds like you and your wife have won again

[docrobbysherry]

Sorry, Maria, I get confused easily. I don't understand how a new door makes u dress more? Didn't u have a solid front door before or just a screen door?

Having just a screen front door is VERY unusual!:eek:

[Raychel]

Sounds like a win - win to me.
the older I get the less I care who see's me.
Open the door and let them see. :)

[alwayshave]

Maria, Anything that allows you to dress more is a good thing. My step-daughter is the only one who comes by, but she always texts first.

[Jane G]

Interesting. Its nice having that ring door bell. I installed a driveway alarm. Sets off a tone if anyone comes down the drive. Gives me time to check and quick change is needed. One problem, can't tell you how many dang squirrels got me jumping up.

:heehee:

[danniUK]

Sounds like a win - win to me.
the older I get the less I care who see's me.
Open the door and let them see. :)

I think I've rapidly reached that stage, though my wife would definitely disapprove so I remain out of public sight. At least for now!

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Maria, Anything that allows you to dress more is a good thing. My step-daughter is the only one who comes by, but she always texts first.

My eldest son is the one person who might turn up unannounced that I couldn't just ignore (I've got a front door camera for screening visitors). He lives in the same town but to be honest these days I only hear from him when he needs something - so chances of an unexpected visit are slim.

[Rhonda Darling]

Friends usually call first, even those in our small gated community since each home is on a large chunk of land. Also, we've pretty much trained our adult daughter's family to call first. If that ever fails, I might be caught femmed up; my wife would definitely be upset by that. (Sons who live out on the left coast all know about Rhonda, and would not show up w/o advance notification anyway).