Home Improvement

Now that the weather is finally getting a bit cooler here in St. George (today's high was "only" 102 degrees), we're eager to start spending more time outside. As new homeowners, one of our first projects has been to put in glass doors that will open up directly onto our back patio.

Here's a picture of before:

And here's an "in-process" picture of my handsome man beginning the demolition.

Of course, there are always surprises when you own an older home, such as this unsightly decay.

Even more worrisome, however, was the discovery of these copper pipes. Yes, these pipes are running exactly where the door is supposed to go.

Nothing to do but laugh. Especially since the special-order door hanging out in the garage is nonrefundable.

Fortunately, Jason is a fantastically handy architect-turned-plumber. This unexpected twist was the perfect excuse to invest in a blow torch and perfect the art of soldering. In the end, Jason ran the copper piping up, over, and around the door frame.

Anxiously awaiting the crucial moment of truth... Will the welding hold? Yes! (Thanks to skilled hands and answered prayers.)

Eli celebrates with his Daddy.

A future carpenter in the making.

Coming soon, after pictures. :)