Gate for porch

We have recently been doing some renovations outside since we got our pool up! We were needing a solution to keep our little one from accessing it so we placed…

Did you ever have an irrational fear? Something that totally doesn’t make sense? For the most part, I am a fairly laid-back mama….but when it comes to stairs, I am uber paranoid. I think it’s because I never developed the reflex to put my hands out if I fall (true story) and so I fall ... Read More about Baby Gate Building

We have recently been doing some renovations outside since we got our pool up! We were needing a solution to keep our little one from accessing it so we placed…

Gates installed on a deck rail to keep the little puppy in good behavior…

Front porch with baby gate

Custom built gate made from 2x4s and balusters. KregJig'd together. Sanded. Stained. Sealed. And gate hinge kit added.

Easy porch door.

Adding a dog gate to a deck can be a DIY project if you've had some successful experience building a deck or fence. If you aren't confident about what you are doing, read through the entire how-to before getting started. This is an old deck and a new dog dilemma: they need a dog gate

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Chip and I are EXTREMELY happy with Superior Systems of Virginia's work. They custom built us these amazing porch gates reminiscent of country homes from times gone by. In the ole' days gates like these were often used to keep the chickens and dogs OFF the porch...we wanted them to keep our young grandchildren and little dogs ON it!! They are very sturdy and work like a charm!! 😀

Front porch gate

The steep stairs at the top of the deck were wide open and with a new puppy who loves to run, a gate was essential for his safety and to make sure he couldn’t run into the neighbors’ yards. I decided to create a swinging gate with a safety latch that matched the sunburst pattern on the rest of the deck. By cutting slats and attaching them in a similar pattern, I was able to produce a gate that matches perfectly with the design of the rest of the deck. It looks like it was built at the…

Simple spring hinged gate

I needed a gate across the steps of my front porch. I had this solid core door. I sawed it to fit the steps, hinged it and put a latch to keep it closed. It keeps my pets on the front porch, but would be great for kids. It was already painted when I bought it at a second hand store, but you can do your own design or leave it plain.