Entry Door Makeover | Inexpensive and Fast curb appeal upgrades
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2021
- How to replace and install a new door knob, and matching hardware! This is A quick and inexpensive way to add curb appeal to your home in less than one day! Learn lots of great tips About the problems you may run into one replacing a door knob with a new one. Upgrades like this, in a high visibility area, are an easy way to add value to your home! Check it out!
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I learned that even a professional builder has to make things up as they go along because nothing is ever easy!
Wow that was the exact point of this video I guess… Nothing is ever as easy as you think it’s going to be
@@PerkinsBuilderBrothers My mom calls it the "5 minute 5 hour rule". Seems to hold, except now a days it feels more like the "5 hour 5 week" rule.
Things are easy, there just never the same. Adapt and overcome
@@needaman66 nice....way nice
Welcome to the world of us DIY'ers - think I'll change the hardware on the door - take me roughly 20 minutes --- then the entire door is off to be sanded / stained, etc... lol - never as easy as we hope
Murphy's law. Ole Murphy puts in lots of hours in construction. He's like Santa Claus. He can be at thousands of job sites in one day haha. Hate that guy
What I liked about this segment was how totally realistic it was. You ran into ALL of the problems most homeowners do, down to not having the right drill bit size or having to redo the numbers because the boss was not satisfied. Most segments on CZcams would make projects like these look easy and trouble free. Btw. Maybe Ray or Jay will refinish that door for you. We all know it’s going to have to be done.
I always carry some wooden golf tees in my van they work really good for filling those striped holes in doors handels and hinges
Can't wait to see Ray, Jay's video refinishing your door
gotta love that 5 minute job. cred for still putting up the video
The floating numbers are NICE! They really stand out!
Would like to see more videos like this, awesome content!
Cool to see you work on your own home. I love doing stuff at my own place because I have the benefit of saying "good enough" when I get frustrated lol
I love these types of videos!! Showing parts of your personal lives.
Lovely home. Great job 👍.
That front door will be on saw horses soon getting a new stain job.
Also true to form, remodeling at any level has its surprises.
Machinist type drill indexes have 13/64 bits, I've got a couple.
Oh yeah, the corner board was a spot on choice. The contrast makes it so.
the way you explained how to tell if a door swings left or right by putting your back to the hinge side is by far the easiest explanation i’ve ever heard. i’m a finish/rough carpenter. Love your channel it’s pretty dope
One note, from a security point of view... the new latch plate for the deadbolt has 4 screw holes instead of 2. The larger holes accept lag screws that screw through the jamb and into the studs for more holding power, if someone were to try and kick in the door.
Maybe not in your case because of the side light, but in other installations.
This is so relaxing. more of this
Nice little updates! Like the tooth pick and glue fix, I carry a bag of golf tees for the wollard out holes.
Nobody has a 13/64 drill bit- Eric Perkins 2021
Quote of the century😁
Erik, Love the change of pace by working on your own front door!! We at our homes will run into the issues you did..Love the content..Keep up the good work..
Thanks miles! I’ve got one more video for next week working on my place and then it’s back to the real project
You made the right decision with the corner board. Looks 🔥
Thanks
Always good getting some tips while relaxing watching someone else work. Thanks Perkins crew. 👍
To go off the toothpick tip, golf tees also work, especially if the hole is stripped and a bit larger than a normal toothpick
superb extra video away from the big project. glad you make these too!
Love that door. I think you called a good audible with the numbers. They pop better against the white and are easier to read (and still look nice).
Hey Eric, looks great. Please keep in mind that tree just off your porch ALMOST covers the house numbers. If you move the numbers back to the left you will not see them from the street.
I'll bet your brother has at least a dozen 13/64" bits!! Great video - not something I haven't experienced before, but really cool to have all the 'pro-tips' assembled in one project.
Regardless of where you put the numbers, make sure that they can be seen from the street so police, emergency personnel, and delivery drivers can find the house. Having lights illuminate them is also helpful at night, as I'm a first responder and also a retired delivery driver. I've gone past houses because the numbers weren't visible or even there.
Yep 👍
Golf tees work perfect for filling old holes in doors or hinges. They are made from hard wood as well so have better holding power than tooth picks. Just hammer it in and they break off flush!
Corner board is the way I would go also.
Does anyone else watch the adverts all the way through, in the hope that the lads get a few extra quid??
Yep
I thought where you popped the numbers in made perfect sense, seeing as the backdrop is white and the most contrasting color to help make them more visible. That, and the corner board gives it an enclosed feeling, whereas if it were on the siding it would feel like the numbers are floating aimlessly (if that makes sense). Siding's slanted like you pointed out, too. That'd bug me for days.
Your house looks awesome, by the way! 👍
Higher the contrast, the better, from an emergency responder's perspective. Hard to read house numbers are the absolute worst on a 2:00AM call in the rain.
Such a half-assed job that I thought I was watching RayJay builder buddies :).
That’s why I love working on my own house… Just have to please the wife. I’m refinishing that whole door by the way… Didn’t pass the wife inspection
Looking Good PBB...Keep up the good work!!
Haha how many times have I thought changing a door knob would be fast and then end up refinishing the door!? Too many! But looking good over there... glad you get to spice up your place too ;-)
How many mosquitoes got in ur home 🏡 during makeover ?? LOL 😆 Nice job 👏 looks real nice 👌👍😉 !!
Lol! 😂 that company that sells that door hardware also has a plant that manufactures 13/64 drill bits! That’s one way to drive supply and demand!
This made me 🤣🤣. Cause it's literally exactly what happens when any of us want to do a project like this.
Have you ever tried (varying percentages of) diluted oxalic acid to lighten wood surfaces? Mostly, I use oxalic acid when repairing wood stains on antique furniture, but I used it once for this same purpose, as I wanted to maintain a gray, weathered, coastal-themed, beach-type patina on an exterior door surface on a patio and deck. It did not preclude me having to sand ( the previously covered/un-weathered portions of) the door surface to remove the finish present when new, but it does help alleviate the "two-toned" part of this door problem. As always, it's best to test the process before using it on your project. I used the interior parts of the door where the old door lock set mechanisms had been attached to test my percentage of dilution. It was not immaculately perfect, but it was extremely close. After a couple of months, you couldn't tell the door lock set had been replaced. If you use oxalic acid often, you develop a feel for the dilution percentages. Of course, if you are planning to refinish the entire door, after the lock set replacement, this is a moot.
I like them on the corner
Hey Eric, if you are looking for a good easy doorbell I recommend a run. They add security with the camera which is nice and you can check it on your phone etc. but the best part is you can get battery powered ones that you charge maybe every six months (it’ll let you know when it’s low on your phone) and you can install additional speakers in plugs throughout your hose. In summary, very simple, install, just need a drill and to screw in the actual doorbell and then just plug in the speaker inside and a little pairing on your phone. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Beautiful Dogs Eric!
Just revisited this video to remember how to change the handing on the door handle. Way faster than reading instructions. 🤣
Looks good. Making changing door hardware look easy! I would put the numbers on a board that matches the door and then hang that on the siding. Can't wait to see what you decide on.
If that door has a bit of a soap smell, or just unpleasant smell, it's likely Spanish Cedar. They're an economical and really good alternative to your typical exterior project woods. Spanish Cedar does lighten exactly like it is in the video. It's also really nice to cut and to carve as well! Great for cigar boxes.
Just finished the mountain get away series.
Nice!!!
Along with refinishing the door, you need to pull out all of the old shrubs for new landscaping. Never ending.
Corner board is the most optimal place but wife is always right!
Any plans to change the hinges to match the door knob colors? We love watching you guys, but the lack of changing all the hardware is causing my husband major anxiety issues, LOL!
The numbers stand out better on the white corner board. Tell the Mrs., that Jake from Nevada says its the best option.
I enjoyed this video. I have installed a fair number of locks, and it is always the little details that you spend the most time chasing. Once I saw the door was mahogany, I knew you would be refinishing at least that entire stile. Oh, you do have a doorbell (button at least) spotted at 0.30 in the video...
I think we have the same guy organizing our sheds…😜
Bold move defying the wife’s wishes 😂
Haha! For sure
It’s called being a man
haha okej. we were watching and my wife said "what?" and followed up with "It was somewhat better on the house, but I wouldn't make someone do all that extra work, it's not that much of a difference, and I'm not even the one doing the work. Plus, like with almost all things, I'm probably not even going to think about it in a few days anyway". And then I said some things, you talking to each other :P
So I guess that's you view of "beeing a man", doing whatever your partner tells you, mine is talking to each other so we can view somening in more than one way, and from there make the best decision for both. @@LoneWolfRanging
only a good ole country boy would use the phrase "DO DO"
Corner board for sure! More contrast too
Don't forget to change out your gold hinges if you are OCD like me. :)
Hello from Wednesday, November 8, 2023! 886k subscribers!! Super excited for your success PBB
Totally did the right thing putting the numbers on the trim. More contrast (black on white) and level/plumb/ and true.
Like the different material switching from building a house to some DIY type stuff! Good job. Somehow house projects never really end it seems.
Eric the house numbers definitely look better on the corner trim, because the numbers would be hidden behind the tree and would also look odd set at the angle of the siding. The current location of the numbers are clearly visible from the street or sidewalk and nice contrast of black numbers against white trim.
We have the same front door handle (the old one, it's a pain!)
Great video 👌🏻
Put it on the siding I think would look better. suggestion, Don't pound them in all the way, just make the level.
It's like watching myself with any and everything remodeling. I problem around every corner.
Something pretty smart. Let mama pick the style… happy wife happy life 👍🏻 ✌🏻🇺🇸
A man should always listen to his wife. :)
14:50 you were looking at the knocker packaging again.... Hope it works out!!
Corner board definitely
13/64 and 3/16, one beautiful day america will fully swich to metric and it will be sooo easy
Great choice for numbers on white so they pop from the street. Also doesn't ruin the siding if they rust and run down.
Thank you!
that feeling when at @15:45 you realize your house number is 48
Haha!
maybe just me but the gold looked great, however having said that I understand for the curb appeal the black would catch your eye better
"Ass to the brass" , y'all learned like I did
Or "Butt to the butts" (in my part of Connecticut).
Be kind to one another. Stay safe. Love to all
Nice work boots. Love it
good job man good video
Pro tip. Put all the screws on a piece of blue tape so they don’t roll away. Also keeps them in order.
She picked my favorite finish
I thought EVERYONE has a 13th/64th drill bit, heck I have two... 🤣😜
I would like to see a "behind the scenes" of how the marketing content is made. Maybe a tripod set up in the background showing Ray filming or showing us your go-pro set up or what kind of software you use.
I love the videos, I actually use them as examples to show the team on what we are working towards. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
They make these spacer gromet/washer things that they often include in those kits for tv or computer wall mounts. Its because the back of monitors and the surfaces they mount on are both not always flat. You have to mix, match and cut them to deal with all sorts of irrregularities. However due to accumulation in IT work we often wind up with one gallon buckets worth of spares of that sort of part. I find that they are useful the sort of situation you encountered with those numbers. I have used them to level out plant holders and external light fixtures retro mounted onto not flat siding.
Ask jamie about the finish 😀”new video for the other channel”
Lucky you it cost almost $1000 to refinish my rustic alder front door but it looks incredible
I think I would have put the letters on a nice walnut backing plate and installed the plate into the siding where wifey wanted it.
After watching this then look back I put my street number on the door panel looks really dumb..🤣🤣
Don't worry about the drill. Even in Europe you don't get a 5,2 mm....
The numbers on the white corner board make them way more legible than on the darker siding. Plus it's not behind a hedge.
That door looked badly faded anyway - it will be much better with fresh stain :)
Mate, you have alot of gardening to do every 2 weeks :))))))
I was trying to tell you sanding the unbleached wood wont fix it.( i guess you didnt hear me) you will have to sand the entire door, maybe just the styles and rails, ask your misses.🇦🇺😬😉
Nice toothpick trick!
I'm always rushed for time if a screw is stripped so I usually stick a piece of copper wire in the hole and flush trim it. 2 if needed.
Tip from a lowly handyman. Put a 20” box fan positioned so the sawdust blows out makes for a happier customer.
Think the numbers are perfect. If you put them on the siding, that bush would of concealed them.
Strip, sand then lacquer.
Not crazy about the numbers placement, but that’s one way to do it. 🤷🏾♂️
I am LMAO here in Ireland. I thought it only happened to me. You know doing a nice simple job. Replace a door handle, I'll be done in 20 min. 2 hours later my wife is stepping over the piles of tools I have had to use to do this "simple" job and she is asking why there is so much dust and when will you be finished? Love the channel lads keep up the good work. 👍
Try a wipe on, mahogany “restorer”. This possibly can even the color. If you’re satisfied with the color match, then give the whole thing a very light sand and a coat of poly. If the color doesn’t even out, door comes down and start from scratch for a refinish.
not on that piece. Once you use that if you don't like it you will definitely have to sand down ever bit of it.
How would you install a whole new front door? Prehung, stand-alone, tear it all out? Looking to freshen up our entry and we have no light and so we want to add a half window door to the front entry.
Gotta ask why you have hex keys in your car door?
Corner board..perfect contrast
My opinion on the numbers placement: I would want the maximum contrast between background and number so that the numbers were easy to see. So the choices would be: mount them to a white board that you put on (or recess into) the siding, or place them on the corner trim. I would not put black numbers on a light grey wall as in some lighting conditions they could be hard to see, particularly if a person were in a vehicle and driving and looking for the numbers both (as compared to having a second person in the vehicle looking for the numbers).
😅por un detalle asi tube que limpiar toda la puerta quedo de 10👍😘