Anyone know of a solution? Tired of the wife locking me in the courtyard and going for the hidden key.

A stern talking to?

Replace it with a French door and an electronic keypad lock.

Not sure of the lock part, but between the paneling on the ceiling, windows, and rock wall in the background your place probably looks pretty cool.

I wouldn't replace the doors with any of the type of french doors that I've seen. The frames are way too thick and it would look out of place. Any kind of replacement would be a bit spendy so I'd recommend working on the lock if you can, or be sure to carry a spare key all the time.

cheapest options are a new hiding spot for the key or new wife

The Lost said:

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cheapest options are a new hiding spot for the key or new wife

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FIFY

they make stuff like this, but it seems to be specific to the door

https://www.amazon.com/Yale-Security-Assure-Andersen-Patio/dp/B08DPVX5XS

a different style
https://lockeyusa.com/product/c150

Have you considered going back to spanking your wife?

ABATTBQ11 said:

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Have you considered going back to spanking your wife?

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Another pic for Fife.

Got dam son, you did good! Nothing like that exists here, hence all the endless remodeling threads I'll kick up from time to time.

That is a super cool house! What year was it built?

Further thread derail for The Fife.

Haven't taken any really good pics lately. Will do after we finish the gym in the back (that's where I want the combo lock.)