When building a cabinet with bypass doors, you have a few options for the track. By far, my favorite track is the Hafele concealed profile track. It takes extra work to prepare the cabinet, but once installed, you’ll love the Hafele cabinet track. Door Requirements Each door requires two tracks, two top guides, and two […]
About this time each year, you’re popping up in your attic to bring down the holiday decorations. If you have a pull cord hanging from the ceiling at the attic opening, there is most likely a folding attic ladder up there. Unfortunately, the arms on the side of the ladder that help it go up […]
Today, I spent some time with our locksmith learning about keying the Disc Tumbler Cylinder Cam Locks, and I learned a lot. While they are such tiny locks, they require more time to rekey than a full-sized front door lock does. I found the process interesting and think you might too. Keying a Disc Tumbler Cylinder Cam Lock […]
Tiny houses are exceptionally popular, but you have to wonder how people live in such small spaces. Despite the smaller area, tiny homeowners find clever ways to maximize their space by organizing shelves and using innovative storage ideas. I am not blessed with a strong sense of organization. Like most people, I have a “closet […]
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 […]
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 the rust. The rain and moisture will start making […]
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 […]
I’m always looking for new and easy things to do to update my kitchen. We have many products that are easy to install, and will make a noticeable improvement in your kitchen. Products like tip-out trays, pull-out baskets, soft-close adapters, and cabinet handles. All are low-cost and can easily be installed in an afternoon. Here’s […]
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, […]