@McDave I couldn't have said it any better. I realize now that the process will be ever evolving and I can always fine tune as I understand more what I want. My plan is to get the kitchen, toilet, and shower functional. Then i'll take a trip to FL and see how everything holds up. Then continue to build down there (I have tons of family down there to help. lol)
@flboy Thanks for the encouragement. It is getting exciting as it is starting to feel like a 'place'.
@hankaye I'm going to pick up a couple of these to see how they work. The ones I bought the hardware needed to be too close. I'd rather put the hardware further apart. I figure I have to put a set on the bottom too since it need to be fully sealed, so I'll try these and my extra lock on the bottom.
As I went to HD today, I figured I would pick up some locks and see how they work. First issue I ran into was color. Silver, Bronze, Gold.... I spent about 15 bucks and picked up three sets. I installed two. It came out o.k, but my door is just not very thick or solid. I may just cut a piece of plywood out the size of the inside door and slap that on there. Then put the locks and sliding hardware.
Also, who knew that 1 1/2 Inch for regular plumbing is different than the 1 1/2 inch you need for your P Trap coming out of the sink. Sheesh, another trip to HD.
The table I resanded and repurposed to give me the thickness to my door to attach the locks.My handy work when it was raining yesterday and I tried to close my door. I tied the electrical wire with a clamp.Two of the latches I installed. They do the job for now.Outside view of inside door.Two of the three locks in use:Thankfully this will keep the door at least closed now when it rains!!
After another trip to HD, I hope to get that kitchen plubming in place.