This is an awesome gate! I just moved into a new construction home, and my 3 dogs love to look out the front door and bark at every piece of equipment going down the street to work on other new homes. It is non-stop. For my sanity and to make conference calls less embarrassing, I wanted to keep the dogs away from the front door without obstructing the light. The dogs also like to rush the door when anyone approaches, and since we don't have a storm door, it is too easy for them to race out. This gate is the perfect solution. It is light enough for me to move around based on where I want to restrict the dogs, and the outer sections easily fold for when we want to go to the door. It stands up to the weight of the dogs. I spent nearly twice as much a few years ago for one with a gate, but this one gives as much functionality and is so much nicer looking. Very happy with this purchase!