SAVE THE DOOR Project - Part One

[@alicetowery4402]

You are one of the hardest working women! The door will be beautiful when you are finished, you always do quality work. Enjoy your videos!

[@ladalekoehler2176]

God I wish I had your age and energy. God bless you for trying these ideas. Too bad u tube wasn’t around when I was younger because there were times I sure needed these ideas I find now. Good luck with your door challenge.

[@jkalb1744]

I notice that when you declutter a home your able to see the " bones of the house" and work on what needs to be done.

[@cyndybrown618]

I just learned about using ketchup to polish brass and it works! I used it on my front door and storm door knobs. I'd be interested if it works on your brass. Nothing to lose with trying!

[@mayacarter768]

Vinegar and salt do the same! Great tip!

[@mayacarter768]

Yea!! Motivate me Sophia!!

[@susanhutchinson5305]

Nothing more satisfying than refinishing wood. Love it! Red sounds perfect for new color. X

[@nancylanderson8012]

Reminds me of my younger days. That door is beautiful and you will be so proud of the how the front of your house looks when it greets you and your guests.

[@deebeefromnc54]

OH, BOY !!! More DIY projects !!! So interesting to watch you take on these projects. :D Also interesting to learn about the history of your home. Looking forward to the progress and final results. Carry on, Sophia !!

[@1207susant]

Why is this so satisfying? I wanted to be there and help scrape that paint!!

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

I never stripped paint before, kudos!!!

[@kathleensauer3394]

Love your new opening & closing graphics & music!! Kudos to Scott!🎉

[@brendamontanye9877]

My mom (at 82, a master of the art of furniture/wood restoration) would say to slather the stripper on and let it work. I tend to spread it too thinly so when we are fortunate enough to work on a project together (we live on opposite sides of the country) I follow her lead. At 62, I am so glad that I still have her as my expert :) Oh, and she would tell me to put something down on the porch to protect it. We work on the porch too. okay, still watching! A sacrificial toothbrush is good for the crevices, and a green scrubby during the last stripper layer might be helpful.

[@mygreatchallenge]

Ah. I did not put anything on the floor because the porch is NEXT!

[@brendamontanye9877]

@@mygreatchallenge Well, that's thinking ahead!

[@angelabuckingham6244]

Great job as usual. I wish I had your talents and drive.

[@jafrompa1555]

I just give you a thumbs up and keep on watching. Amazing how you can work. I am too old now and too tired but sure love watching you and wishing I was still your age. 💙

[@nancyschaecher2548]

You just keep setting and achieving new goals. Good mentor to this grateful 71 year old. Truly admire your willingness to take us along on your journeys. Shooting and editing these vids is a lot of work so thank you.

[@SRH83]

I’m so happy you decided to keep the original door. I’ve always loved it and it just suits the house so much. I’m also happy you decided to stay within the reds. It compliments the brown for sure. Can’t wait to see it all done 😀

[@kellylee_p9076]

Great job Sophia. Love from Australia 🇦🇺 Xx

[@elisac2243]

You have inspired me to tackle an office paint / refresh project as I will be working from home for some time I can’t look at the mess in mySpare room / office anymore !

[@aliaguerin1266]

Is there anything you cant do, you are greatness ... However does the hubby do anything at all? No hate .. just a q. You are one powerhouse of a woman . Love from Amsterdam.

[@Jo.H.]

Your door is lovely and will look great sanded and painted. I stripped a staircase once so I know what a hard job that was. Looking forward to the next video. Hope you enjoyed the pool. 💜😊

[@chrisscinta1973]

I have the same door knob on my door. From1956. Still works like a charm!

[@mygreatchallenge]

Ours still works too but we only have one key and they can't reproduce it or so we are told. But i am glad you gave me an age on it. I suspected the hardware was from the 50s. I am wondering if the door is from 1929 when they built the house or a replacement from the 50s. It s solid oak.

[@chrisscinta1973]

My Great Challenge We can still get those keys in Western New York. But probably newer locks are more secure. I have a 1956 ranch and try to keep everything original that I can. Including the doors and all the hardware

[@chrisscinta1973]

You really have to put a thick coat of stripper on to remove paint. I learned the hard way!

[@teresaminick1169]

The red door will be best with the brown siding. Glad you could save the door as the quality & craftmanship can't be matched these days. I'm convinced you can do anything! Scott is lucky to have such a capable, industrious wife.

[@deborahbenjamin4490]

Quite a few years ago I stripped to bare wood & sanded to perfection an antique door with the oval glass my husband had purchased from someone he worked with, I was planning on staining oak. It was to replace the not so impressive front door on my house. To this day it has been stored in an unfinished area upstairs in my house to keep it nice waiting for the day to be stained & installed! You are inspiring me so THANKS...I really need the inspiration, (well, & so does my husband, because I can't do the installing part!). Super days work...have a good swim!

[@jkalb1744]

Encouraging you to finish that door, it sounds lovely!!!

[@celitabrown5417]

That was a lot of work, but it will pay off at the end. You always do an amazing job on all of your projects. ❤️ I can’t wait to see the reveal. 😀

[@rosiekclark]

Great work! Scott's right about wine color....but your cushions will be the pop of color💛

[@authenticallyamber99]

Watching the paint bubble up is very satisfying! 🤣 Can’t wait time see the finished look! Love the old hardware and letter slot! Growing up we always had a mail slot in our front door. 😊

[@maryleeprince6158]

Wow!! It’s going to look great!!! I can’t wait to see the brass hardware! If you strip again, put Saran Wrap on top of the stripper while you’re waiting... it speeds up the process & gets down deeper. Great job Sophie!!! 🌻

[@frankneumann9286]

good job so far, Sophia! I will tune in to see tomorrow's progress.

[@sandracollins7938]

Doing a great job on the door.......door knocker was a awesome find!

[@Breze365]

it's so satisfying seeing the paint come off the door

[@JacquelineLP]

Ohhh....can’t wait to see the new door finished! 👍🏽🤗💐💜

[@pamstucker183]

Enjoy your swim! Ready to see the finished door!

[@christinamarquez9199]

I’m so happy for you. Enjoy the small things in life. Pool time is great!

[@beckyfischer7025]

You are such a hard worker. The door looks so much better. Thanks for sharing.

[@saradailey2937]

You look so happy. You really thrive on doing projects. Have a great day!

[@ACGNikki]

Can't wait to see the final product! And how the fixtures look after you get ahold of them! Lol ;o) Hope you had a good time at the pool!! 🏊 A nice treat! :)

[@laworks2222]

You are doing a great job as usual. Have you thought about using the expanding foam in a can for the mail slot area. It should out the drafts and you'll be able to keep both your mail slot plates inside and out. You are always so motivating.

[@BadMammaJamma01]

Love your DIY projects Sophia!

[@normataylor3124]

It's going to be great you are one tough lady. Can't wait to see the door finished.

[@jeanh9329]

Good job as usual Sophia. I love your channel so much. God bless. Jean from Arizona 🌴🦂🌻🌞🌵🦎🐍

[@LoomLilly]

it’s gonna look so beautiful! 🤗

[@barbaranielsen2888]

Great job, as usual

[@barbaravoneitzen7729]

Your a good at sewing, maybe make covers in the door color, or maybe paint the chairs to go with front door

[@nancypeteja6560]

I am impressed Sophia of your never ending energy!! Your front door will look fabulous! Hope you had fun at the pool!! TFS.😊 👍 💖 🚪🎨

[@mommagilly]

I thought the door didn’t fit properly and was draughty that’s why you wanted a new one... I want your determination to start a job and finish it xXx

[@mygreatchallenge]

It is but right now is not the time to spend 3k on a front door.

[@mommagilly]

The cost of doing any replacements on home these days is extortionate. I bet it will look great when you’ve finished it and maybe you’ll find different solution to the draught , always new things on the market . I have a lot of painting to do just not got the umpf to start . xXx

[@reginabeasley872]

You are amazing all that work you do has saved you lots of money you are very gifted

[@patriciaconiglio6717]

Love this video. The scroll backplate and the other hardware are gorgeous. Glad you are going with the red wine door color. Brown siding with a red wine door and all the white trim on your house are beautiful colors. I have an idea of something to keep out the draft from your letter box slot that will look prettier than duct tape for the inside of your door. Why don’t you make a quilted piece to attach to the inside of the letter box opening and maybe a stuffed cylinder to stuff in the actual opening. They will keep out the draft and look pretty. Looking forward to seeing the door finished and your other projects.

[@elsiealba-limas8408]

I started to strip our front door 5 years ago...took off most of the paint thought it looked shabby chic and left it that way. It's a project that now needs to be finished by someone who knows how to finish the job.

[@eb9844]

I started stripping the paint from my side door months ago. It was chipping off in chunks on its own so I took a scrapper to it but just like your door, it had multiple layers of paint, including the pistachio colour!! That colour must have been popular at some point in time along with different shades of beiges and yellows. The door seems to be original to the home which was built in the early 60’s. I stopped doing anything else to it as I didn’t know how to use a paint stripper and didn’t own a power sander. However, after removing some layers of paint, there seems to be water damage or water rot on the bottom panel of the door. Now that I have a paint stripper and a sander, I’m not sure whether I should continue with my project. Any suggestions? A brand new modern door with a new transom above it will be setting me back close to $2k.

[@Peggyanns]

Ar you’re doing that, I’m demolishing my quest bathroom. I found 1840s wide-board pine flooring underneath the flooring I ripped up. I’m going to restore it.

[@bonniejordan3441]

Love this project. 💕 I’m so happy you are going to enjoy and relax in the pool. Richly deserved.

[@zerozilchnada5373]

I was excited when I saw the notification regarding your front door. Ive been waiting patiently for this project. I think either colour choice would of been nice. But I agree Scott made a good point 🤷‍♀️ Tfs & take care 🌺

[@vickylongcrier2376]

The door is going to look great in the red! I love your back door so I know it will look just as nice! Glad you are going to have fun at the pool!

[@ncylee4]

I absolutely love this project! Have fun at the pool. You deserve a wonderful break after working so hard. Can’t wait til tomorrow’s video.

[@brightsparrowhawk]

The red door with turquoise cushions will be very vintage 50s!

[@joyofthings]

Well done you are keeping an original instead of renewing for the sake of it hard work paid off blessings from england

[@vanessaholland4574]

You are very hard working mom and wife . I wish you a late happy 4th of july

[@CRebecca1944]

Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@nancypeteja6560]

I would try the citrus stripper (orange jug) alot of furniture restorers use it! You have to slather it on, then let it do it's thing!! I can't wait to see the brass pieces. Also can you put a piece of wood in the mail slot then a decorative grate on the inside?? TFS.😊 💖 👍

[@francesorosco1166]

How interesting!! Looking forward to this project of yours.

[@TracysPlans]

“Hit the thumbs down twice.” 🤣🤣🤣

[@tayloradams1160]

Oh thank god! I've worried for years that you'll actually get rid of the door. It's original!

[@marilyncasas6679]

Hello Sofia! What a great door and what a great find on the door knocker. : ) **********************

[@marypich278]

Great job Sophia ! Like always just love love everything you do. You have many talents lol. How is mom? Hope she is well . Lets us know. Till next time. Can't wait❤

[@teresa3705]

bravissima !👏👏👏😘🌹

[@create557]

I already saw your awesome dive in Instagram earlier today!!! You go girl ❤️🙏🏼

[@monamorgan8614]

It will look so pretty. Two words,” wire brush” 💖

[@joycemarsh2743]

Awesome job Sofia as always ❤️

[@debrabaum2020]

Red my favorite...🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@DeirdreKnight1]

I may be too late but did you used a lead test on the paint before you sanded?

[@PASwiftUTube]

You should make red covers for your chairs and it will all match. Anne😄

[@minimalzebra]

Great work Sophia!

[@eb9844]

Btw, I found your channel when I was searching how to replace the screws from the toilet tank because mine was leaking. You had a vid on how to replace the rubber to stop the toilet water from running. You looked familiar and started searching your other vids and saw this one. I’m going to watch all 3 parts. Did you have a vid on planners? I can’t seem to figure out where else I’ve seen you and it boggles my mind. lol.

[@mygreatchallenge]

I did a planner setup video ( Franklin covey)

[@O6aid]

So satisfying.

[@donnatolliver2080]

Saw your pic post of your scared dog because of fireworks. I just heard an announcement that they hurt their ears, that’s terrible.

[@joeNbritt]

Navy blue?

[@lynnsi82]

You can tell you have worked in correctional facilities. I call that part a sallyport also!!

[@mygreatchallenge]

Omg that s not what it's called for regular folks? Lol. Yeah. It 's a Sally Port alright!

[@lynnsi82]

@@mygreatchallenge I honestly dont if as another name. I learned it in corrections. :)

[@dianeb9435]

Haha ladies I work for PD and the garage is called the sally port. Outside of work this is the first time I’ve heard the term used!

[@roxannemorse9244]

We regular folks call it a breezeway...I had no idea what a sally port was I thought it sounded nautical 😆

[@carolynb1413]

Do you use an app when checking vintage items? If so what is it called?

[@mygreatchallenge]

No i just google it

[@laila358]

Where is sewing pleas not forget

[@heathercreates8406]

I highly doubt that thing behind the door knob is original. It looks 1980's to me!

[@sarahconner8287]

❤❤❤

[@bettyp51]

I always heard that a Red Door means the house is paid off...

[@mygreatchallenge]

I ll fake it 'till I make it!

[@tolazy316]

💜

[@hd02sporty]

YOU SHOULD PAINT IT BLUE!!!!!!!

[@judyjones9566]

😮❤️😮❤️😮❤️

[@teresakirkpatrick1968]

The lady who restores houses on HGTV soaks all the stuff your taking off in a slow cooker all day

[@mygreatchallenge]

What for?

[@maxinecouch611]

@@mygreatchallenge Nicole on Rehab Addict puts hardware in an old crockpot (with just water, absolutely no chemicals) to soak the paint off. You let it "cook" all night on low & the paint falls off. Your door hardware isn't painted, so you wouldn't need to do that, but it does work like a charm if you ever have painted hardware.

[@mygreatchallenge]

Ok so I totally misread I thought the stuff in question was the goo with all the paint. Lol

[@donnatolliver2080]

Good job on the door, I use about5 times as much stripper and doesn’t do any better job.