I was hanging out at my local watering hole over the weekend and was reminded of all the customers I’ve worked with over the years that made their own bars in their homes. My uncle has a full bar in his basement complete with mixers and sodas on a gun, ice maker, and such a […]
The What Stainless steel is a steel alloy with high percentages of iron, chromium, and nickel. The higher the chromium content, the more corrosion resistance there is. While it sounds complicated, the most widely known grade of stainless steel is type 304, which you’ll see anywhere. Meanwhile, type 316 has the addition of molybdenum, which […]
Before you call up a local locksmith or handyman when an issue arises with your lock, see if it’s an easy fix with some simple troubleshooting below. In this article, I’m only going to address keyed entries and deadbolts. Keyed Entries – Come with a deadlocking latch bolt. It’s a latchbolt with a deadlocking plunger. […]
Where It All Began My husband and I are in the process of building a new home in the city after having lived in a farmhouse in the country for quite a few years. The style of our new home leans towards French Provincial, and I’ve been focusing on some key elements that will help […]
Not everyone has the space for an entire wine cellar or even a wine chiller, but almost every kitchen has room for some wine storage and we’re here to help you find the best solution! Wine Storage We have these beautiful wine storage racks by WineLogic. Depending on the model, they can hold, 12, 18, […]
The first time I saw a floating shelf, I was mesmerized. How in the world is that floating? Turns out, it is deceptively simple. Installers attach a U-shaped metal or metal/wood bracket to the wall, and they set the shelf around the bracket. The shelf itself is hollow on the back to allow the bracket […]
The last place I lived, we had a very used breadboard in the kitchen…like, very, very used. I think it was original to the house, which was built somewhere during the 50s’. Lucky for me, I work at a hardware store and know just how easy it is to replace for a newer, cleaner, and […]
Do you need a guide for a sliding wall mounted barn door? TheHardwareHut.com has what you’re looking for. Some Doors We Like US Futaba offers some fantastic products in this area. They are wall mounted “C” and “T” guides. The “C” guide wraps around the bottom of the door and is visible from the front. […]
I frequently speak to customers about a hinge called the Salice Super Hinge. There are many applications for this hinge, but most people use it on 3/8″ lipped doors. If your current cabinet doors have a 3/8″ by 3/8″ stair stepped cutout that runs the perimeter of the inside edge of the door and you […]
Let there be light I say! After 4 years of using the flashlight on my phone to locate something from the pantry in my travel trailer, I added some lighting. I chose to use the Hafele Loox battery operated LED cabinet lights because I didn’t have to drill any holes or do electrical work. The […]
