Best Screws For Door Hardware Installation (Types And Lengths)
Installing door hardware might not be something you think about every day, but getting it right can make a world of difference. Think of door hardware like the bones of…
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Best Practices For Applying Grease To Door Hardware Bearings
Best Practices For Applying Grease To Door Hardware Bearings Imagine you’re at a heavy entrance door, ready to push it open, and instead of gliding smoothly, it groans and creaks…
Continue readingHow To Strip Paint From Old Cast Iron Door Hinges
If you’ve ever looked at a pair of old cast iron door hinges, you know they can be a real eyesore when covered with layers of peeling paint. Stripping paint…
Continue readingRepairing A Kick Plate That’S Bent At The Corners From Impact
No one heads out to check their door expecting to care about the kick plate—it’s one of those things you only notice when it’s looking a bit worse for wear….
Continue readingHow To Replace A Passage Knob On An Exterior Door (Side Door)
If you’ve ever dealt with a stubborn passage knob on your side door, you know how frustrating it can be. Sometimes, the old knob just spins in circles, or the…
Continue readingHow To Clean Stubborn Stains From Matte Finish Hardware
It’s a common situation: you’ve got a beautiful piece of matte finish hardware, perhaps a stylish set of cabinet handles or a sleek faucet. Over time, they’ve picked up stubborn…
Continue readingHow To Identify And Replace A Damaged Cam Disc In An Exterior Lock
Everyone expects their front door lock to work smoothly—until one day, your key feels stuck or spins but doesn’t open anything. It’s easy to blame the keys or the whole…
Continue readingTroubleshooting A Handleset That Doesn’T Latch In Humid Weather
If your front door won’t latch properly every time it rains or gets muggy, you’re not alone. Lots of folks find their handleset refusing to close when the weather gets…
Continue readingBest Ways To Store Spare Door Hardware Parts
When you think about home improvement, door hardware might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, finding the right way to store those spare door hardware parts—like…
Continue readingHow To Use A Paint Booth Mask To Protect Hardware During Painting
If you’ve ever done a paint job, you know how easy it is for overspray to end up in all the wrong places—especially on small hardware like hinges, screws, and…
Continue readingBest Tools For Disassembling Lock Cylinders For Repair
If you’ve ever tried to fix a sticky lock or swap out an old cylinder without the right tools, you know it’s a bit like trying to eat soup with…
Continue readingHow To Install A Concealed Exterior Door Hinge For Modern Look
If you want to upgrade your home’s curb appeal, swapping out old, clunky door hinges for something sleeker is a surprisingly effective move. Concealed hinges, sometimes called invisible or hidden…
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