Simple Solution

We moved into our home 8 years ago and since that time, we have been waging a battle with these gates. (Oh, there was a battle when we were contructing them too, but that's another story). The gates were installed to keep baby Maren safe and they are quite handy to have when other little ones visit. HOWEVER, they were forever open. If one dared trek thru the house in the dark, you were certain to catch a hip bone, a toe or an elbow on these blasted gates, causing you to mutter a disgruntled snort. One trip to the hardware store for 2 springs and the problem is solved. (Insert DUH, here) Sounds crazy, but we have all enjoyed the simple improvement.


Now we hear the "screen door slam" reverberate several times a day, but I remind myself it is a great sound. Someday those gates will be silent - no kids running up to grab a shin guard or textbook, no kid running down to find her shoes. Can't think about that now tho - I would be sitting in a pile of kleenex when they all came home.