"Measure twice, cut once..."

We are not a "handy" family. We don't build things. We feel accomplished after assembling an IKEA bookshelf. However, this weekend Nathan and I proved to each other that we CAN effectively build something from conception to completion! It's amazing how the thought of your child tumbling backward down a staircase can elicit otherwise dormant skills!

*Side note: Why do stair-case builders and baby-gate designers not take a moment to consult one another during the design stages of their products? (This is a problem in the same vein as the hot-dog bun phenomenon). I had done copious amounts of research before we embarked on the aforementioned project looking for another solution- all leading to a dead end.

Anyway, long story short, installing a baby-gate at the end of our stairs meant building a support opposite the sole post of our banister. It may not be pretty, but it's sturdy, and most importantly, it's DONE! Gold stars all around.