How to Put in an Arched Entryway

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correct = Detection Systems motion detector mounted low to prevent pet detection.

Michael Williams

Apr 4, at 2:46am

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2 electric boxes were present at start only one at finish.You didn't indicate how the measurement were arrived at to order kit.

Jan 19, at 5:30pm

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what happened to the thermostat / other device?

pete trocina

Jan 11, at 12:39pm

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Did not see a fun project like this one.
Thanks Ron

Jean-Pierre ( JEEP ) from Québec city , Canada

Jean-Pierre Tremblay

Jan 8, at 8:02pm

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I was wondering why you don't include the price or approximate price on all the jobs in the videos. i have seen you do it on some of them and I like that about those. this one however was not posted. I did only a little checking though and found a place to order one just like the one you have there, it looks like you may have actually used that site i found to get yours. however the price is crazy high dollar. looks like just for the top piece it was between 1152.00 and 1310.00 i do not think that includes the columns. as easy as 1, 2, 3, and a full months salary. LOL I think i would give making that a shot before I ordered one prefabbed. i doubt it would be exactly as fancy but i am pretty sure that's the only way I'd ever be able to afford it. really nice job though and gives me some great Ideas. I am super glad My wife was not in here or I'd be doing something about this way too soon. Thanks Ron.

Mike Again

Jan 7, at 3:47pm

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Unless the website for the product makes it very clear, checking for clearances around the project before hand (before ordering size) is extremely importnat! At the loss of an inch or so on the left (and yes, I noticed you inset the right side to avoid moving the radiator) that extra effort and time of moving things to accomodate the arch would have been avoided.

As always, measure twice (or more!) and cut (order?) once.

Rich

Jan 7, at 1:40pm

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This was one of your best demos. Keep up the good work

Joe

Jan 7, at 9:36am

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Enjoyed this project. Looks so simplistict to the one I struggled with many decades ago. Keep them coming Ron. I do take useful pleasure in your tips.

Mike Marchese

Jan 6, at 9:24pm

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Wow! This is one of the neatest, ( really great) projects from Ron Haxelton yet! As a woman that has had 'way' more than my share of jerk off carpenters " jerks as well as crooks ,more like it" I have had to take on more then my share of projects in a re-model then I care to get into and either re-do them or just do them to began with my self. Read watch videos, ask a ton of questions, then more questions and dig right in! My limitations are mostly physical strength. Regardless, of any limitations I may have, if I do have to resort to having some help, I at least know and keep an eye on the worker, to make sure they are doing it right! Thank you so much!

JoAnna Graller

Jan 6, at 4:44pm

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I understand checking the plumb on the faux columns. However, when dry fitting them, prior to installation, would it not have proven wise to check the top, of said faux columns, for level? Not attempting to tell a real professional how to do things. Yet, wouldn't that be a step (almost one of the primary ones) for a finish carpenter? Me, I'm just a hack, so .... I'd probably have done it no better than you.

Lanya LaPunta

Jan 6, at 4:08pm

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Interesting project, and I am very impressed.

Barbara Lutnick

Jan 6, at 2:28pm

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Very Very Nice!!!! .Good Job Ron

anthony

Jan 6, at 1:50pm

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Its an elegant addition, I put it on my honey-do list!

semockr

Jan 6, at 11:56am

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You took out two boxes but only reinstalled one, no room or what?

Roy Williams

Jan 6, at 11:41am

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Very Elegant Ron.

Sandra Kay Piwowarczyk

Jan 6, at 10:20am

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Nice one Ron. I was wondering how you were going to make a round curve out of a square opening. I had something else in mind, but your's was better and easier.

Dave

Jan 6, at 6:25am

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I like it too!!!
Thanks Ron

Ernie White

Jan 6, at 5:35am

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Gorgeous archway! You always make everything look so simple! Thanks for having this website and for all the things you share with us! I always try to catch your show but now that I have this webiste, I don't feel like I'm missing anything! Always love the work you do and your house is beautiful! You always have such great ideas!!!! I hope you ALWAYS keep this website for us!!! Take Care Ron and I hope you and your wife had a great holiday!!

Donna

Jan 6, at 3:08am

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Great video Ron. Wow awesome finish.

gordon

Dec 9, at 12:12pm

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Hey, Ron! We noticed on the right side bottom of your opening there was a floor radiator that was closer than the light switch, so we assume you had to move that also? You didn't talk about that, and it is those types of things we DIYer's always get caught up in trying to figure out. Beautiful arch though!

Cena

Jan 29, at 10:26am

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Excellent tips and great video. I appreciate the ease of install. Thanks Ron for this.

Richard Chase

Oct 17, at 9:15am

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Wow! What a great project and one I have been thinking about for a long time. thank you so much for these great projects that are not "as hard" as we thought-to make our house more special.

Shirley Snow

Oct 16, at 11:07pm

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GREAT JOB . lOOKED LIKE ARCH WAS MORE LEFT THEN CENTER

James KRAMER

Oct 16, at 7:04pm

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wow very easy...ron,,,hey have you ever been to washington state,,,love your help on a new,,front door,and a kitchen door,,ive tried to do a door..befor,,not good..thanks,,,Devin

Devin

Oct 16, at 4:50pm

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That looked pretty easy! 1,2 and 3 and it is up!

Timothy Quain

Oct 16, at 7:38am

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I often prefer to read the steps of a project, rather than watch a video clip, but I have trouble finding "project steps" on the new website… the links usually only take me to the video clip. How do I access the article? Thanks

Larry Buck

Oct 16, at 7:03am

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Ron, below the 2 switches was an Ademco motion detector. What did you do with that when you were done?

Michael Williams

Oct 16, at 4:00am

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Great idea! However, I think I would opt for staining, rather than painting. It should be a crime punishable by death to paint nice wood!

tootall1121

Oct 16, at 3:44am

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I love that arch; it's just what we want at the bottom of the stairs. Incidentally Ron, did you know your doorknocker is upside down?

Kevin Farmer

Aug 12, at 10:23am

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