When we bought this house 16 years ago we did so (or at least on my part) because it had a great garden and a wonderful cellar. Two weeks before lockdown we started a building project (which I will write about some when) to eventually turn the cellars into something usable, and the plan is to create a small gym, a TV room and put a toilet in. Oh and add a new entrance to the garden.
That work continues (with a 6 week off site in between) but inspired by the manliness of the chaps working still I thought I would have a crack at sprucing up the back door. Whilst I will willingly try my hand at DIY my track record is not great.
There was the time I tried to install a kitchen worktop and measured in centimetres but cut in inches. Took 2 weeks to get a new top delivered and I had to prop it up with a broom. Or the time the oven door handle broke and I bolted an old coffee table leg onto it. I thought it was genius. Mrs Aftewards disagreed. Oh and there was that one time I thought I could tile the shower. It had more undulations that a scenic drive out into the country. So as willing as I am I just seem to actually know what I am doing.
Oh that reminds me of when I thought I could change the taps in the kitchen. We had to keep a bucket under the sink to catch the post installation leaks. I thought that was a perfectly reasonable solution. Again, Mrs afterwards suggested that perhaps it was not.
Anyway, inspired by all the handiness going on in the house I renovated the back door. Yes I accidentally painted it grey instead of blue, but I think it looks ok. We have blue paint but for some reason I just picked up the wrong paint. It has been suggested I did not listen and I will admit that may carry a degree of truth.
So with some filling, priming, painting and sealing I spent a couple of days last weekend sorting it out. On close inspection there are things I would do better and that I will apply when I do the front door, but with the added paining of the handrail and the addition of some lights I think it looks okay.
Keep on living that lockdown dream!
I thought I would make more of this opportunity, but my efforts are lame. Your back door looks great though!
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Each week I vow to do more. I do a little. Not as much as I ought to, but perhaps more than I would have
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As long as I do something, I don’t feel too bad…
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I would be afraid to try half the things you do. At least I got our front and back gardens looking good.
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Corona gardens! I bet everywhere is looking great across the country!
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Your back door looks fabulous Michael and I like how you have the plants lining the entrance. After spending all last weekend working in the yard, and feeling like a Mack truck ran over me, I think I already mentioned to you that home improvement is for younger legs. Be adventurous and creative while you have the energy to get it done. I’ll bet for all Mrs. Afterwards’ fretting, she is finished with the finished project for each of your home improvement events. 🙂
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Your door looks great… ready to tackle the next project?
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Just done another door …I’ll post it . 🙂
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I look forward to seeing it!
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Its up now 🙂
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Certainly feeling it as I get older. Just takes a lot longer 🙂
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Yes, my last weekend in the yard made me feel like I’d never stand up straight again. Oh for the resilience of youth.
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Haha indeed. Coupled with the wisdom of years
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