Which is why I have installed very efficient heat pumps and keep the thermostat set high.

The materials for the gate are stacked and ready to use, now to buy the parts I don't have, mainly, two 2x4s, some corner braces (the technique in this video) and a few extra heavy-duty lag bolts. I'm glad to say that this project will declutter leftover stuff from past projects (deck screws, bag of concrete) or parts from things I've dismantled (galvanized fence post, crossmember supports, hinges).

A friend is coming for a late dinner so I'll stop working on the fence at some point (either at a good stopping point or before heat exhaustion sets in) and shower, vacuum, and get ready for dinner. Too bad there isn't time to wash the dogs, I'm used to them but realized this morning that everyone could use a quick scrub. Maybe if there's time before I shower? I use a squirt bottle of vet shampoo and a hose in the backyard.