DIY Project

Our front door lock has been in trouble for awhile and has been the subject of grumblings from my sister, Tracy the Contractor and others.  It was impossible to lock with one hand and in the past week it had become impossible to open the door with one hand.  Photog's assistant and I went to Home Depot yesterday and picked out new hardware.  This morning I decided to install the new mechanism myself.  Deadbolt was simple.  Checked to be sure the key actually worked and went to work on the door knob.  Removal was simple.  I put the first piece in and the directions, (yes I did read the directions) said to check and be sure that it was installed in the correct direction for the opening.  I did this by shutting the door.  Hmmmm...there is not yet a door knob to reopen the door.  I opened the garage door and went around to the other side.  Kind neighbor Scott was in his driveway preparing for a trip.  With a screw driver he had the door open in seconds and said he would be around for 30 minutes yet if I needed more help.  Determined to do myself I set back to work.  In a few short minutes all was installed and the key worked in this as well.  Success!  That was the tough one now to change the others in the house to match!  Maybe another day...now for a cup of coffee.

Some cleaning and touch up paint is all that is needed!