My rule of thumb when things seem to get complicated unecessarily, let them knock on the side of the door that's the widest, probably above the doorknob somewhere and ditch the knocker.

I was afraid of that, but am afraid you might be right

Beth, photos of the door and the knocker, please ? :)

Below. Grew up with this style (I am only 38, hehehe) It should be on the door.

Ed, I will be home in 2 hours and will take pics and upload Thanks!

Beth, Thanks! Look forward to the photos. Technology! :)

Major thunderstorm! Can't get to house. Will try tomorrow. Can't complain because we desperately need the rain.

Beth! So exciting! :)

Beth --

Thanks, Ed for the prompting! This is the door knocker

I'm sorry the photo of door is not a close up, it's all I have in my ipad. Can you even see it behind the column?

Here is a better pic of door before rock on columns

Hi Beth, from your second photo with the blue door, it looks like the knocker should go under the window, center. However, it still doesn't quite fit, to me. Is it an option to have a door bell instead ? :)

Only if there is such a thing as a wireless doorbell. I bought this knocker thinking it would go on the door frame, to the left of the door. But when it arrived, I realized the design is for it to be installed on the door. I can do without either and put the knocker on the front, which is a craftsman door with a dentil shelf, I just thought it would be cool to have something at the back door to keep the neighbors from opening the door and yelling for someone! We live in the country - that might not actually happen though! Lol

Wireless doorbells do exist and they're not expensive.

Beth, even without a knocker or doorbell on the back door, I have a feeling your friendly neighbors would either go to the front door, or, just knock. :)

I like the cowbell idea! Thanks, everyone!

Beth --

Ed, just saw the two pics of doors you posted last night. We had very slow service b/c of storms. Love them! Wish I could have those...unfortunately I'm learning that building this house is all give and take. Thanks so much for your help with this