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Post by sak on May 28, 2017 12:22:39 GMT -6
Yo. I'm a total AW so I want to talk about my she shed. I'm also decoratively challenged and need the opinions of internet strangers and feel like I will need those opinions regularly. So humor me while I make my own little thread. Starting with a door knob question. I have these white French doors that just went on yesterday  Now I need to go get a knob/lock of some sort. At first I was looking at pretty old-style knobs on eBay and stuff, but 2 things. 1. Expensive. Like woah. Considering this is visible to absolutely no one except me (you can't even see it when you're standing in my yard), spending $$$ for a handle is ridiculous. 2. It definitely needs to lock for my own peace of mind, but the idea of having to go get a key each and every time I want to go up there for something seems annoying. So then I was thinking one of those keyless entry locks? But they're definitely not pretty and feminine. But practical... So yeah. Someone find me a pretty yet affordable yet practical door knob. Thanks. ETA: paging grumpycakes |
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Post by brandiewine11 on May 28, 2017 12:42:42 GMT -6
We have keyless entry keypads on our doors. I got the brushed nickel so they look a bit nicer. I mean, it's a keypad. But they definitely have more stylish ones. Get a schlage brand. Not kwik set. Way more durable and worth the extra money.
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sak
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Post by sak on May 28, 2017 12:47:02 GMT -6
We have keyless entry keypads on our doors. I got the brushed nickel so they look a bit nicer. I mean, it's a keypad. But they definitely have more stylish ones. Get a schlage brand. Not kwik set. Way more durable and worth the extra money. We had a keyless Schlage on our old house in MD. C installed it after I got locked out for the 3rd time because I always left my keys in the house lol. |
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Post by ovenrack on May 28, 2017 13:31:51 GMT -6
Oh my.
Those are lovely doors.
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Post by rockies on May 28, 2017 14:34:39 GMT -6
I agree with the keypad suggestion. I know not pretty and not what you are going for, but agree that it would be a pain to find and remember to take the key with you each time.
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Post by mapleme on May 28, 2017 14:42:46 GMT -6
You could also hide a key somewhere if you didn't want to deal with a keypad
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Post by brandiewine11 on May 28, 2017 14:51:16 GMT -6
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Post by critter015 on May 28, 2017 14:51:23 GMT -6
You could also hide a key somewhere if you didn't want to deal with a keypad This. We have an issue with our Shlage door knobs because whether they are locked or not, you can still turn the knob on the inside of the door. I'm constantly locking myself in the backyard because some kid turned the lock on the knob, so there is a necessity for a hidden key. |
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Post by brandiewine11 on May 28, 2017 15:03:00 GMT -6
You could also hide a key somewhere if you didn't want to deal with a keypad This. We have an issue with our Shlage door knobs because whether they are locked or not, you can still turn the knob on the inside of the door. I'm constantly locking myself in the backyard because some kid turned the lock on the knob, so there is a necessity for a hidden key. This is true. Ours is the deadbolt lock and we do keep a hidden key just in case. But I put tape over the doorknob lock so no one messes with it usually. |
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Post by grumpycakes on May 28, 2017 15:05:55 GMT -6
I think you shold get a beautiful doorknob that you truly love because this is your special space and you should love everything about it.
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sak
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Post by sak on May 28, 2017 16:17:18 GMT -6
I think you shold get a beautiful doorknob that you truly love because this is your special space and you should love everything about it. I knew this would be your answer. Could you just pick something out for me and send me the bill? Lol |
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Post by stringy on May 28, 2017 16:49:11 GMT -6
I want more pics
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Post by grumpycakes on May 28, 2017 16:57:54 GMT -6
I think you shold get a beautiful doorknob that you truly love because this is your special space and you should love everything about it. I knew this would be your answer. Could you just pick something out for me and send me the bill? Lol I will. What's your budget? What's your preference for finishes? Will there be anything on the exterior like shutters or window boxes that will give it a style you want the hardware to complement? |
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Post by grumpycakes on May 28, 2017 16:58:16 GMT -6
Also this. Zoom out, will ya? |
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Post by grumpycakes on May 28, 2017 17:17:19 GMT -6
This is no help since I know you're talking about an exterior lock set and these belong in the interior, but can I just say that I love cremone bolts with all my heart?  |
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Post by ovenrack on May 28, 2017 17:40:39 GMT -6
This is no help since I know you're talking about an exterior lock set and these belong in the interior, but can I just say that I love cremone bolts with all my heart? That would be quite a shed. |
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Post by mapleme on May 28, 2017 17:51:44 GMT -6
This is no help since I know you're talking about an exterior lock set and these belong in the interior, but can I just say that I love cremone bolts with all my heart? That would be quite a shed. Oh. My shed has inlay wood floors. Your's doesn't?? |
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Post by grumpycakes on May 28, 2017 17:59:09 GMT -6
That is a picture of my actual shed, guys. You know how I love outbuildings.
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Post by milano on May 29, 2017 7:53:18 GMT -6
I'd get a beautiful handle and hide a couple keys. Also, love the idea of shutters and windowboxes!
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sak
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Post by sak on May 30, 2017 11:52:11 GMT -6
Dang. Now I need those floors.
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Post by sak on May 30, 2017 11:54:35 GMT -6
Also this. Zoom out, will ya? I don't know that I have any pics that look much different from the last time I posted it. I'll have to check when I steal my phone back from F Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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