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screen doors just don't do it for me (although i'm sure if i actually had a house whose door could be left open to a screen i wouldn't be complaining). a better (in my opinion) alternative is the dutch door. dutch doors are a great way to add a bit of history with a modern twist to your home.
the dutch door was invented in the netherlands in the 1600's. they were first used on front doors, then were later introduced into the interior of the home as doorways into the kitchen. in the united states, primarily used in rural areas, these doors were used in farmhouses as a way to let air and light flow through the house, while keeping farm animals out...
the dutch door was invented in the netherlands in the 1600's. they were first used on front doors, then were later introduced into the interior of the home as doorways into the kitchen. in the united states, primarily used in rural areas, these doors were used in farmhouses as a way to let air and light flow through the house, while keeping farm animals out...
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and wouldn't one of these french enamel signs from the french number company be so fitting on the bottom half of the door?...
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