Gates

Friday, June 9, 2023 →

A wooden gate is situated between a metal fence and dense greenery under a cloudy sky.A wooden fence gate is under construction, surrounded by tools and framed by greenery.A wooden panel lies on the grass in a backyard setting, surrounded by a fence and topped with two horizontal wooden beams.A wooden frame and tools are set up in front of a small wooden shed, surrounded by greenery.A chain-link gate opens to a grassy backyard surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

When we moved into this house, the backyard had a rickety chainlink gate that was falling over. I enlisted some help from my Dad to get the 6x6 posts set, then another two weekends to build the gates and mount them. Pretty enough to please the neighbours, but wide enough to drive a camper through.

Monday, April 17, 2023 →

A wooden gate is partially constructed and attached to a deck, with a latch on the opposite wall.A wooden gate is installed on a deck, situated between metal railings and siding.A deck area features unfinished wooden posts with a railing, power tools, and a level placed on the ground.A small, wooden gate with black hinges is installed on a wooden deck next to a house with white siding.

Sometimes, in life, you have a tiny person in your care who likes to run. And then you need a gate.