If you’re like me, you grew up in the same house looking at the same, dated hardware wanting and wishing to change it up all while keeping to a budget. Since I now work at The Hardware Hut, I realized just how inexpensive and easy it is to update a room. We offer great products […]
Let’s talk about lid stays and the applications for them. The first thing you need to determine is which one best fits your needs. Lid Stay Applications Do you have an upward-opening flap such as a cabinet above your refrigerator? Maybe you have a downward opening flap like on the front of a desk? Or you could have the […]
When you’re in the market for door locks, you might not think about having all the locks keyed the same. You’ll save time and money by planning ahead, if you do. In most cases the keying is free, if not, there is a nominal charge. There are many options available for keying your home or […]
If you live on the coast, you know the struggle of what the refreshing salt air does to the hardware in and out of your home. For instance, you’ll hang your gate with some hinges you thought looked great and a few months later you see rust. The rain and moisture will start making the […]
Home improvement upgrades can be expensive. You don’t have to always spend your life savings and tear apart your house to add value and improve the appearance. Here are some great ideas to get your creative juices flowing, for under $150. Bathroom Vanities For the most part, bathroom vanities don’t have a lot of doors […]
When browsing Pinterest and Instagram for your kitchen remodel, you will see many kitchens with appliances that hide in the background. Not everyone desires giant white or stainless steel refrigerators. Not all dishwashers should mess with the continuity of the cabinetry. To accomplish the seamless look and hide those appliances, you’ll need to get a panel-ready appliance. That means […]
I am always looking for new and easy things to add to “dead” spaces in either my kitchen or bathrooms. Rev-A-Shelf offers some functional and easy solutions which are great DIY projects to transform them. Afternoon DIY projects In most every kitchen or bathroom, there are false drawer fronts, which are mainly for decoration, that […]
While on vacation in Peru last month, I went to a restaurant that was a converted residence with an open-air courtyard. They left all of the rooms upstairs and turned them into a Bed & Breakfast and made all of the lower level the restaurant and bar. It was quite an eclectic place; each bedroom […]
The China United States trade war is an ongoing economic conflict between the two countries. In 2018, the U.S announced tariffs and other trade barriers on imported Chinese goods, intending to force China to change what the U.S calls “unfair trade practices.” Among the “unfair trade practices,” the U.S claimed theft of intellectual property and a […]
If you’re looking to change out your cabinet hardware DIY style but aren’t sure how to go about choosing the right size or type, don’t call a handyman just yet! We’re here to break it down to the basics. Let’s say you’re taking on a total room remodel (whether that be your kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, […]
