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 […]
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Five things to Know before Building Your New Home
Building or remodeling can be a stressful but marvelous experience. Those who venture into the home building game, who have done their research and choose the right contractor to fit their needs and desires, happen to have the best luck, in my opinion. Home Building Budget First and foremost, you need to determine your home […]
Selecting and Installing Cabinet Hardware for Beginners
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, […]
European Hinge Replacement Guide (Help Us Help You)
Replacing European hinges isn’t the easiest thing in the world to do. There’s some hardware lingo to be familiar with to determine the right replacement hinge. Luckily, our experts at The Hardware Hut are here to help. In order to identify the concealed European hinge you have, and suggest the right replacement, we’ll need the […]
What Should I Know When Ordering Door Hardware?
You bought a new home! Congratulations! There are so many options to consider when making a space yours: from the lighting to the floors, to the kitchen cabinets and door hardware, to the decor—how do you know where to begin? Whether you are looking for some quick fixes or a full gut renovation, start with […]
Searching Waste and Recycling on The Hardware Hut
So here’s the scenario: you are in need of a waste or recycling system to fit in a specific cabinet. You come visit hardwarehut.com and pop into the category. You then see there are almost 200 options. Step 1: Filter Seeing so many possibilities might scare you away, but there is no need to give […]
What Makes Stainless Steel Hardware Different?
The unique nature of stainless steel hardware makes it an ideal choice for hardware used in applications prone to corrosion or abuse such as coastal and high humidity regions, outdoor kitchens, commercial kitchens, commercial projects, public healthcare institutions, medical cleanrooms, or in marine applications such as on boats and yachts. We offer a range of […]
Selecting Door Knobs for our French Provincial Inspired Home
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 […]
What Are The Functions of a Deadbolt?
When ordering an entryset, deadbolt, or sideplate set, you will be asked for the function of the deadbolt. Your choices typically are single cylinder or double cylinder. Here’s how to decide which you should use. The Two Cylinders The most common option is single cylinder. This means that the deadbolt has one cylinder with a […]
What are Hinge Pin Door Stops?
There are times when an application calls for a door stop attached to the hinge pin, rather than one on the floor, wall, or door. We have three options. First are the traditional style door stoppers with bumpers on both sides. We also have an upgraded version with a bumper on only one side, which […]