DIY FRONT DOOR MAKEOVER ON A BUDGET!

[@KristenMcGowan]

WATCH RIGHT TILL THE END TO SEE THE UNEXPECTED CHANGE I MADE TO THE DESIGN!😱😍🙌🏼 Let me know in down below in the comments what you think of the new and improved door :)

[@mirandamader150]

You are really good 😊

[@stj971]

I would have painted molding around door window.

[@cailynnegraham9529]

Love this new transformation, it's beautiful!! Can't wait to see what else you do!! Definitely inspired me to get moving and do some renovations of my own💛

[@musicbysarah1]

I am so excited to watch the transformation!

[@filewis922]

A lovely new look for your front door. Well done to your dad Charlie for helping you out. 💕

[@cyberninja76a]

Love the new look and anyone who has Dad in their life to help them on projects are So Darn Lucky. Thank you Charlie for helping your baby girl out God bless you all. I miss my dad RIP dad.

[@KirstyMcCulloch]

Sorry for your loss Julian. RIP your Dad. Bless.

[@crystalgraves9325]

me too Julian. My dad was always there to help me turn my dreams into reality. Now it's all up to me and my husband. Definitely miss my dad!

[@pennyb9445]

Black front door. Love the glass switch out. Yay Charlie!

[@kristyglennkg]

Your dad is such a sweetheart, your so lucky to have him in your life. Enjoy every minute u can with him, they’re not here forever! ❤️ That’s pure love you’ll never find anywhere else!

[@lindastone3228]

Thank you daddies everywhere who come to rescue us in our home fix it projects. We need to teach our children to be handy. With youtube almost everything diy possible !!! Yeah Charlie. Such a fresh update

[@higdon100]

The white strip around the glass insert should be the same color as the door, the slate blue color. Nice Job!

[@inluyo79]

Was thinking that too... ☺

[@1mama402]

Yes, that white trim was all I could focus on, throws it all off but everything else is absolutely stunning!

[@nataliet6967]

Same!

[@nicolewalter4871]

I agree! The white stands out too much. Great job and love the color of the door. 😍

[@barbielee4031]

It frames the window

[@arlenemcneil6093]

Omg. Bravo. You outdid yourself... its gorgeous. Well worth it.. I have the original hardwood door on my family home. Its 73 years old.. gonna do a much need makeover now. To freshen it all up at whole front of house area. Powerwash, paint, trim, patio set, cant wait. TY for the inspiration...

[@gingerlawson9612]

THANK YOU DAD for all your hard work you did for your daughter. The front door and porch look great. Getting ready to do ours when the weather cools off here. Just finish painting the house 2 weeks ago. We painted a room with paint from Home Depot and it was not even close to the swatch we had picked out. The paint machine mush be off all over period. Stay Safe and keep the make overs coming. You do a great job and love watching them.

[@daphnesmith1812]

Same thing happened to us.. only it was the whole outside of the house.. The house is on a main highway..with this color that wasn't close to what I choose....

[@janetbutler9763]

Love this. Thanks for sharing. And thank you 'Dad' ' for coming to the rescue. X

[@jeanneewaseck6635]

Boy! I wish I had seen this in my old house! And Charlie - you're the type of Dad that truly measures up!!!

[@brunid2945]

I miss my dad, he always was there for me. He was a very fine handyman. You are a very lucky young lady.

[@annemallwitz6964]

I think you should paint the trim around the door glass the same color as the handle. The darker color matches the window and will blend in instead of competing with the glass.

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

Charlie your the Dad of the year! That was so sweet of you to help your daughter. She is really smart and has a flare for design. And she’s gorgeous! Your a very blessed Dad. Now every time she looks at her new porch she will be reminded of her Dad. It’s so nice! God bless, Leslye

[@Oksana-1024]

You did a great job with this project! Looks so much better! The white trim around the glass insert bothers me a little but it's your door, your decision. How awesome to have such dad willing and capable help you out any time you need him! Send my hug to your dad please!

[@lindacotton4080]

I love you guys. You are the sweetest daughter. God Bless you guys.

[@katherineleemedina4170]

Thank you Charlie!!!! God bless you and your beautiful family always!

[@KristenMcGowan]

Awwwww💙💙💙💙

[@lyl3645]

You’re so handy! So is your dad. Bravo!

[@dianebelle2227]

Thank mr. Charlie. The door is beautiful. I just got a new door I wish I would have known about spray painting the knob. It would have saved us money. Thank you for making your videos budget friendly for the people who can't afford those expensive makeovers. You're the best.

[@KristenMcGowan]

💙 of course!!

[@denisejones7316]

Dad Charlie saved the day! Awesome team work! Good job buddy!

[@Mommybran17172]

This just saved my life. I was going to get a whole new door but soo happy to know that I can replace my dated insert! I know what we’re doing next weekend!

[@tonirosesmasden2893]

You and your mom are so lucky to have a Charlie, good colors makes a huge difference. Thanks for sharing !

[@lwangujourney2877]

I love you show how things can go wrong, (trim color attempts) makes me feel less of a mess when I try something and it don’t workout the way I thought it would. Thank you for being authentic!

[@whatheck6797]

I didn’t realize you can exchange the paint! Btw, ♥️ the new look and your dad is the BEST!!!!

[@dorothytackett9943]

Just finished having my house painted and shutters put on. The door is next. You have inspired me to take it a step up. Love what you did to the door and entrance. Yeah Charles!!!

[@katharinapaulina2685]

Great dad...what would the world be without all our fantastic dads!

[@kathe.o.]

Your charming Dad is always there for you. You should be grateful for his patients with your artistic eye. Charlie as the daughter of a man who is no longer be able to do such helpful things, I thank you. Mom is so expressive with her reaction to all Kristen does. GOD BLESS the entire family.

[@deborahbender5333]

Kris I was so happy to see you change the glass in the door that was an excellent decision very beautiful work well done. You never disappoint.

[@RainayC]

Very pretty. The glass insert makes all the difference. Agree with the other posters, paint the white part.

[@alijane88]

I don't need a front door. I just love watching random videos of house renos or decorating lol.

[@KristenMcGowan]

😂❤️

[@megh1684]

Yay to Charlie!! This is a beautiful front porch now and so glad you could just spray paint the hardware. You are very talented!

[@poohlvr802]

I think i would have painted the trim blue around the window in the door, the white is kind of stark against the painted trim and door... but overall, looks so much better.

[@twiladavis8023]

Agree

[@debbiesaunders1815]

It looks lovely but the glass panel you had before was gorgeous and didn’t need changing in my opinion. Well done, and thanks dad for helping xx

[@katherineleemedina4170]

Kristen, I love your makeovers! Me and my husband are huge fans of your work. You always do an amazing job ! You have so much talent! Can’t wait for the next video.

[@KristenMcGowan]

Aw wow!! Thank you both for watching💙💙💙

[@shirlynnj5383]

OMG! I just painted my entire house Juniper Ash!!!! Front door and shutters are black and the trim is white. I'm loving it!

[@srishtityagi7091]

Kristen's gonna transform her entire house one thing at a time. Love her dedication ❤. Please do a house tour post that.

[@redstateforever]

People like her are never “done”, lol. By the time they’ve redone the whole house, they decide the first thing they did needs an update. It’s the never ending story.

[@katbarr3893]

Everyone makes mistakes and you made it funny. You are so blessed to have your Dad. Loved the end result.

[@kate-kate]

Amazing! I didn’t realize you could change those glass inserts! Great job as usual, Kristen!

[@linnieh.2846]

The changes look good excepts the bright , white frame around the lovely . new window. I would paint it black or maybe the color of the door. Good Job!

[@donnabuckner2689]

Great job, Charlie! Changing the glass panel makes such a difference.

[@tessjones5987]

Charlie you are a great Dad and Family member. Charlie you have a great family and creative daughter.

[@denises9426]

Thank you Charlie! The door looks amazing. Blue is my favorite color. Another awesome job Kristen!! 🥰

[@kathlynterry8196]

Yes to the new insert. Those frilly ones are my pet peeve.

[@salsberi]

Beautiful! You’ve inspired me to power wash the front door. Hey, it’s a start. We’ve only lived here for 15 years.......

[@Moonlightingbbb]

OMG this is a beautiful makeover but Charlie really really save the day! Kudoos to all the dads out there that really makes a difference in their grown out children life!!

[@callahangralton4208]

Shoutout to Charlie and all the dads who get called when we don’t know what the hell we are doing 🤣

[@annespun]

And moms, too!

[@sabrinawhitner3069]

I know right, THANKS DADS😭😘👔👞

[@sabrinawhitner3069]

@@annespun Yesssss and MOMMY🙄

[@The_Rifster]

Hopefully Dad taught you some of the work he did because learning how to do some basic electrical work and modification are musts in home ownership. Plus sometimes we don’t know what the hell we are doing either.

[@daCubanaqt]

Lol I call my dad all the time with car questions! He’s a mechanic so nothing against my mom.

[@crterwil]

Hooray Charlie!! Charlie's are great!! 3 generations in my family :) What an awesome dad!!

[@lindacurtis589]

Hi Kristen, I am a new subscriber today. I love your makeover and the new glass insert! I just painted my front door a cranberry color. It pops with a pretty wreath for summer and now Fall. I also put a “welcome” script on the middle flat area. I think the white area around your new insert would even improve more so if you painted it the same door color or even black. I wish my Dad was still alive as he would help me with these jobs. Charlie, you are such a big help. Kudos to you both! 👏👏👏

[@sweetangelita71]

OMGOODNESS!!!! I didn't know you can change out the Glass Insert!!! That is amazing and I love the Juniper Teal color. I truly enjoy watching your videos and appreciate all that you showcase each time. Blessing to you!

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

One tip I learned in the almost 40 Years of having a home is you can tape a plastic tablecloths from the dollar store or a shower curtain or even a blanket tape it over the frame or the outside of the house and that way you can keep the bugs and heat out of the house

[@ggshandsomeboy5103]

Fabulous tip! Thx

[@shadowdancer1358]

GrandmaSewHappy Homestead I learned to use $ store plastic table cloths for many many projects. I use it for gardening under the cardboard then compost or rock. No weeds. The cheap table cloths are good drop cloths...and so much more.

[@yeahyeah4244]

Plastic doesn’t allow it to drain tho

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

You would just tape the plastic over the door way just while the door was drying. Or you can tape a blanket we did that years ago when I built my house and we were painting and the mosquitoes were so bad and we had no screens on the windows. But we needed to paint the room and we didn't want all the bugs coming through while the other part of the house might have had a window open for ventilation. So we take the blanket over it so I could paint in the one room and not be eaten alive

[@light-yi2me]

👍🏻🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@nevefamily3524]

Very nice! It looks more spacious! I am glad your Dad was cooperative!

[@OpalSivan]

sounds weird, but i love that you show how you don’t get it perfect on the first try! makes everything seem much more doable! oh now you said that in the video haha oh well

[@KristenMcGowan]

😂❤️

[@teacherladyabc1124]

Me too!

[@blessingsoutlaw]

Agreed! I’ve been known to bumble along in my decor or (yay!) get it right the first time

[@cheryl2455]

Wow! Beautiful! You have a great dad! So blessed!

[@MW-si5er]

Wow! I love this color of the door!!!! Finally found the color I'd want to paint our double front door with. I've never painted in my life but your videos inspired me to try painting this month. God bless! :)

[@sandrawatson7638]

Kudos Charlie for helping your daughter. Enjoy your dad!🙏🏾😘

[@dawngammon629]

Kristen I’m obsessed with the color you used on the door as well as the insert (I never knew that was a thing) & fixtures. Well done girlfriend!!

[@CynthiaCalhounjacyninvestments]

It looks great! Way to go, to your Dad! Dad's are so awesome w/ home DYI help! Mine sure was...OMG, I miss him in a different way every single day.

[@saphiregravy8318]

Hi Kristen!! I just wanted to say how much you have inspired me to become an interior designer. Your videos have really helped me to clean and redesign my house. Thank you!!!

[@gailrhodes2859]

The white trim on the new window is nice but I liked the seamless blue!! It look so classy!! The rest of make over is awesome!!!

[@BigBadRidinHood]

What a transformation! I really love how the door pops ♡ That new window insert ties everything together so well! :) The only suggestion I have would be to maybe paint the frame of the insert the same color as the door (like you had done originally) because it's the only thing that's white if you don't count the flowers, it just seems a tad out of place with your color scheme (maybe it's just me) Either way this was a great video!

[@agnessaw5832]

No, you are not the only one. That white strip really spoils the overall look.

[@judikoehler546]

Great job Charlie!! Love all that you did with the makeover!! My front door is a deep brown!! It is real beautiful!!

[@theaweavers8576]

I would try painting around the glass insert sand colour same as the frame to see how it would blend in or keep it all teal

[@emmasurf8768]

Some of those vinyl pieces say not to paint over, and some are okay to paint as long as it's not a dark color. Something about the paint absorbing heat from sun and distorting the vinyl. Haven't figured out exactly what is"too dark" as I want to paint the trim on my mom's door. It bugs me every time I see it 😏

[@tamrab2572]

Way to go, Charlie! Dad are the best. Wanting my red door to be navy blue...soon. It's 100 degrees. It will wait.

[@kourtneyblackham1053]

❤️❤️ I love your transformations!!!

[@cheryllkirkpatrick6664]

Glass panel makes all the difference. Beautiful!

[@ms.inspired8458]

The white wood around the new insert would drive me nuts. Stands out like a sore thumb

[@pandulka1]

exactly I was thinking. weird but like the old glass. looked just fine.

[@marlenek3412]

It is ALL a matter of preference. What one person likes, another may not. I wonder, what ever happened to respectfulness these days? It takes a classless type to comment something in this way. Have a nice day.

[@rachaelducheny4203]

Marlene Kay she asked what everyone’s options were? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@janicebennett752]

The white flowers draws in the white frame as a match. At first I thought the same but it keeps the white flowers from seeming off. Pink flowers might have done the same with the pink window, but the new one goes with the light fixture just right.

[@carmelita7348]

Horrid unkind response. Why so harsh? It's only your opinion. You can surely share it in a kinder fashion.

[@victoriabenn]

Paint that white trim around the glass the same color as the door. The new glass looks fabulous!

[@leatricemondragon5779]

Loving all your transformations 😍❣️

[@maddisymes6164]

Hi Kristen, I really enjoyed watching the door make over. Thanks Dad for your help.....You both made it look so easy.....I will watch more....Cheers

[@LettyFlo]

The white frame of the window frame makes it look like a picture frame.

[@davisholman6518]

No - if she wants the frame look, the outer trim color (tan/beige) would look better, IMHO.

[@seasonjohnson4009]

Aww, bless your dad! Love it.

[@jcimlas210]

the pink glass bothered you, but not the white trim? 😭 if you’d allow me to be a KZbin critic, it would have been neat to see and before, afXter, after. ♥️ I feel like the pink was going to tie nice with the ocean picture, but I’m also a little sentimental 😁 #teampinkglass Also! I loooove how you did the “mishap” scene outside and not indoors. It was very refreshing and girl you are so beautiful! Your creativity, your kindness, your smile and your hair (especially in the last shot) is like 😍 AND Thank you Charlie!!! You guys are great 🤍

[@katbunn957]

I had a whole glass piece next to my door that I really hated - it was kind of yellow circles like the bottom of soda bottles 'some day I'm going change that out'!😯 Well, one day I slipped and fell through it ! Wasn't expecting to change it out quite that way !!😬🤗😽

[@jcimlas210]

Kat Bunn beggars can’t be choosers!! 🤣♥️ haha I hope you’re okay! Once upon a time I said how I was spending too much time on my phone, Mother’s Day came around and I got into water with my phone in my pocket and I wasn’t able to get another for two months 🤣

[@adriennefriedland1019]

Thanks Charlie! Your talented Kristen, is blessed to have cool parents who support her!

[@iishilpisinhaii]

Loved the door color and glass insert omg also love the light fixture it looks so pretty❤️ but maybe it is just me but I didn't quite like the trim color tbh, for me a lighter white shade or on the opposite side a matte black shade on the trim would have made the door pop more but that's just my opinion ❤️ good job though!!!💐

[@KristenMcGowan]

I could agree!! Maybe I’ll switch that up one day, for now this is definitely an improvement :)

[@kayelle8005]

Shilpi Sinha Agree. Black or a crisp white. Love the blue though. I used to have the same glass in my old front door. Good to change it out.

[@Jessicaro]

@@KristenMcGowan yes white would look gorgeous with the blue door.

[@kathleenkrein6464]

Way to go Charlie! I loved doing DYI projects with my Dad. Sweet memories.

[@jenpena8171]

The white glass frame seems out of place.

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[@annkeoghslevin]

I agree about the white surround, really takes away from the great job done on the door. Well done, and well done Dad.

[@marusiamarusia6907]

I am a little late coming to this post but i looove it!!!! It took all of my will power not to fast forward to see the results and it was totally worth every minute of it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, expertise, and your efforts with us.

[@abbyy5174]

PLZ DO A HOUSE TOUR!!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@Sarah__x3]

When your parents sell their home, they can sell it for wayyyy more with all these updates!! You’re an amazing daughter!! 💕

[@GiGi-lg1dl]

Gorgeous! I like the white trim that came with the window insert better. Crisp! ...and now to customize the welcome mat

[@JessicaSalasS]

11:11 They sell glass paint.... That could be a tip for a budget friendly idea 💡 for someone

[@utube0372]

Oh really that's cool I will need to look into that thanks!

[@kathysmith4340]

Good thing you still have your dad to cater to your needs. Lucky girl.

[@momostarkloff7284]

i might be the only one, but i liked the old window much more, it seemed to tie in the wall color of the house to the entry way... also i would have rather put more time in, cleaning the stones. the new window for me looks way cheaper than the old, somehow. but again, since i‘m from europe i might value old things a bit more...

[@picilocarnal]

I too think the old glass looked more interesting. It just needed a different color scheme on the door to make it more striking. I love the effort you put in this transformation, though.

[@Bobcato8]

Shout to Charlie and to dads like Charlie and my dad…don’t know what I would do. God Bless dad’s like them. We are lucky girls to have them in our lives.

[@Hey_its_just_me_to]

The door turned out great! I just don’t think the colour matches the brown brick wall!

[@southafricangirl1698]

I love the match of the door colour to the bricks!!

[@AliJaeJR]

The only addition I would have done is doubling the door mat, layering it with another ontop

[@marimedgal]

My current front door color is taupe. I’m planning on painting it bright red. Your door looks great! It was so sweet watching your dad help you out.

[@pamelacottrell1487]

Your the man Charlie. Way to go dad. Shout out to your daddy. Wow everything looks amazing. Love it

[@lilyLily1824]

Looks amazing! Dad's are the best! WTG, Charlie!

[@mariaameliapina5339]

A welcome sign on the wall ans pillows on the chairs and a floral or plant on the table will make it more hommy.Great job!

[@foxydancer54]

I love your original pink glass insert but of course you're right that the new one looks better with your design. I don't have an insert but I'd love to have one similar to your original.

[@michellemorales7329]

The front door make over looks great. Big shout out to Dad Charlie

[@susanl4198]

For over 30 years I did home improvement projects with my dad. We did everything from installing a sprinkler system, building a deck and refinishing cabinets. He died recently and I miss him dearly. He was not only a mentor and inspiration, he was my best friend. As a young woman, these experiences were invaluable.

[@dorapermenter6105]

Juniper Ash is a beautiful color. Great choice

[@uptone12111]

Wow! Nice job McGowan family.Big upgrade to the home

[@tamarascherette4946]

You were right about the door glass. The lantern is really nice. I'm just not into the slate paint color. Totally into the door handle color though. You were right on point with the trim color.

[@ourcreativebeehive]

I finally talked hubbie into new outdoor lights, after 17 years. I love that they go on on there own at dusk. We just sold the house a few months later because he was transferred. Sigh! Love it

[@lillianyoung2129]

Wow what a difference! It looks so much better! The other was plain & dated but now it’s absolutely gorgeous & more modern, & changing that glass really made a big difference too! Changing the glass was the right choice to give it a more finished look! Congratulations!

[@lattep9613]

The Rust-Oleum hammered spray paint and silver spray paint makes everything look beautiful from flower pots to door handles.

[@lydiakinnaman1106]

Pretty color on the door. Yes the glass needed to be changed. Looks sooo good.

[@stephaniefarrar3133]

Love the white trim around new window!!!! Looks great. Charlie is an amazing Dad!

[@suzihazlove4979]

Omg I love the original glass insert. New is cool too...

[@patpetrelli3102]

I LOVE THTA YOU SHOWED THE REALLY OF HOME MAKEOVER. MANY TRIP TO HOME DEPOTS AND ALOT OF RETROFITTING. THE RESULTS ARE BEAUTIFUL