Steinke family calls ‘Shut the Front Door!’ contest win ‘a blessing to us’ – Detroit Lakes Tribune

Their home was built in the 1890s, and their front door was likely the first and only front door the home had ever had -- until now.

As winners of LumBros. Building Solutions first-ever "Shut the Front Door!" contest, the Steinkes just got a brand new front door, at no cost to them. The door was professionally installed on June 25 by Justin Waagmeester, of Detroit Lakes-based Limitless Carpentry.

The Steinkes worked with LumBros. to select the door, deciding on a Bayer Built Front Entry Door with a craftsman style and rich wood tone that matches the overall look of their home and its original wood trim and floors.

Originally built on Summit Avenue, the house was relocated to its current spot near Snappy Park sometime in the 1950s or 60s, the Steinkes believe. While they love the look and feel of the historic house, they said they wont miss the old front door, which was an energy-sucker and would sometimes stick, making it hard to open and close.

Were just really appreciative; it's such a blessing to us, Katie said of winning the contest, adding with a laugh that, "I dont know if we ever would have replaced that door ourselves!

The Steinke family, from left: Simon, Raven, Abram, Katie, Corey and Lucy. (Submitted Photo)

The "Shut the Front Door!" contest called on the community to submit nominations for worthy winners of a new front door, and the Steinkes received several nominations, according to Susie Felt, who runs LumBros. with her husband, Zach.

Katie said a Facebook post she made about the contest probably helped garner some of those nominations. The post included a link to contest information along with a comment that said something along the lines of, We could really use this!

"The front door is over 100 years old. It has a big crack in it where you can see the sun shine through it and feel the cold air blow through it," stated one of the Steinke family's nominations. Another stated, "They (the Steinkes) are both amazing people and do so much for everyone around them without expecting anything in return. Their front door is in desperate need of a change. It lets in too much cold air and they have to block it off to hold in heat."

LumBros. received more than 45 nominations in all for the contest, according to Felt. They intend to make "Shut the Front Door!" an annual contest, as they've found it to be a fun promotion that also helps make a positive difference in the community.

For more information about future contests, follow the LumBros. Building Solutions Facebook page, or visit the business website, lumbros.com.

The Steinkes' old door was more than 100 years old. (Submitted Photo)

The family's new front door, a Bayer Built front entry door, is more energy efficient while still matching the look and feel of their historic home. (Submitted Photo)

A close-up of the crack in the old door. (Submitted Photo)

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