IâÂÂll try to get a photo of the door. HandyMac, Is there such a thing as a non toxic stripper? And one thing I wanted to mention. I was not necessarily wanting to strip it down to bare wood. There has to be probably 3 or 4 layers of paint on there, but it was my understanding that if you cover lead paint with non lead paint that seals it in there and unless it chips off later, you are no longer exposed to it. So the door is not chipping at all, I was going to just very lightly rough it up to hold paint and put another top layer on it. I definitely was not considering sanding this door down to bare wood. I am the person who would not even use glue but stick the toothpicks in the hole with a new screw. [g] ItâÂÂs worked perfectly before. lol I agree, you are right, of course, an experienced person here to look at it will be needed. I am just trying to get a broad idea of which direction to go. And to understand what people are talking about when they come out. And I do agree that it is difficult to find a person that is qualified. Many say they are but you find out in the end, they werenâÂÂt. I donâÂÂt think I am going to be considering steel doors. IâÂÂm pretty attached to wood doors. And the door faces East, and with the outer entry the sun is a minor factor. Trebruchet, Thanks for another point of view and for the link. IâÂÂm mulling it all over. MissingNoFingers - I didnâÂÂt think I had an heirloom door here. ItâÂÂs a cape with a pretty average, small front door. But it is solid wood paneled door and I think the price for those start at about $800. Thanks for the illustration, very helpful. Does the fact I was only planning on giving it a quick once over to paint it make a difference? Could I paint without sanding, since it isnâÂÂt peeling or chipping?

dino, pretty door. It will dress up your hallway very nicely and will fit with your traditional/transitional decor just fine. I think it will add a little sparkle to your somewhat plain facade. It isn't like some doors that are so ornate & Victorian that they look out of place on a colonial-esque home. Yours is a nice choice. Hope you enjoy.

Front doors are really a blank canvas. Pick something that you really like. Be aware that the more decorative the glass, the more $$$ the door. You'll be staring at it for the duration so get something that both matches the style of the home and what you want it to look like. There are some door visualizers out there that can help with getting a look at what you will be buying.

Millworkman, honestly, that's so obvious I don't know why it never occurred to me. ha ha. But yes, I think you're right and now I don't think it's going to be a problem, thinking it through again. But, I still hate that interior landing (is that what this slab is actually called?) So, yes, Roccouple, those are some excellent questions. I'll post a photo of the outside of the house too. There is a little step up into the door, then another step down after. So, I guess this little landing does have some value, but it is still horrid and broken and ugly and must go. :P Any incite from the photo below?