How-To Guides

The choice between a single cylinder deadbolt and a double cylinder deadbolt depends on the specific security needs of your home or business. Here are the differences between the two types of deadbolts

The best way to clean cabinet hardware depends on the type of material the hardware is made of. Here are some tips for cleaning different types of cabinet hardware.

 

Laundry rooms have come a long way from the tiny basement dwellers to features of the home. These practical rooms are a busy part of the home and deserve the design love and care the rest of the house gets.

So, how do you create a beautiful, functional laundry space for your family?

Well, we have some great design and function tips that will get your laundry room in tip top shape. These tips will keep your space organized and your laundry area inviting.

Keeping in mind different styles, varying sizes of budgets, and the actual laundry room size itself, we have come up with our guide to laundry room design. Enjoy!

What are the best kitchen cabinet pulls? We get this open-ended question a lot! And as we are the pros and we have been selling cabinet hardware for a long time, we thought we should gather some information and make OUR list of the best kitchen cabinet hardware.

We considered such things as our sales, customer feedback, and reviews of kitchen cabinet pulls and broke them down by style. This article features some of the most popular cabinet handles in various styles, sizes, and finishes from some of the most respected manufacturers. From cup pulls to Euro bar pulls and from Craftsman style handles to glass cabinet pulls. This list showcases the best of the best cabinet pulls. It is a terrific resource to help you on your quest for the perfect kitchen cabinet hardware.

Should you put a handle on the fake drawer in front of the sink? Some say yes, and some say no. We think that there are pros to having a pull on false drawers, and there are cons too. In this article, we will look at the three reasons we think you should consider putting a pull on those faux drawers. And then, just when we have you convinced, we will give you three good reasons why you should not have a handle on a fake drawer front.

No, we aren't trying to confuse you. We just want to give you our take on the often-debated question - do you put pulls on fake drawers?

Choosing the proper door hardware can be tricky. This article will give you a breakdown of the doorknobs and levers we offer, from entry levers to passage knobs to front door handles and everything in between! Our perfectly priced, high-quality door knobs and door levers come in various finishes and functions. So we want to guide you as to what knob or lever goes on and what kind of door. We will consider the different uses for each lever and knob that we offer and some extra advice about deadbolts and pocket door latches. We hope to inform and inspire you with our beautiful quality door hardware.

White kitchen cabinets are super popular and have been a staple of kitchen design for decades. So, what color cabinet hardware should you choose for white kitchen cabinets? In this article, we look at the seven most popular cabinet hardware finishes for white cabinets. We explore the most popular finishes of cabinet knobs and pulls for kitchens with white cabinets. Tell you all the things we love about the finish and give you some inspirational example photos.

Is the satin nickel (brushed nickel) finish for cabinet hardware still in style? That is a question we get often, and the answer is a resounding yes! Despite design trends that see cabinet hardware finishes come and go, the satin nickel finish has staying power. The versatile, easy tones of stain nickel make it the go-to for cabinet hardware finish and one of our most popular finishes on the market. This underappreciated finish fits in so many different design styles, and to prove it, we have put together a list of 15 kitchens using the dynamic, beautiful, stunning, popular satin nickel cabinet hardware.

What is the difference in color between the gold and brass cabinet finishes? Well, that is an often asked question and we have the answers. In this article, we take a close look at the most popular cabinet hardware finishes and what makes them different and the same. We compare antique brass, brushed antique brass, brushed gold, brushed brass and gold champagne finishes by both Cosmas Hardware and Diversa. We will give you some inspirational photos and a brief run down of the finishes.

Today's copper is modern and clean and rich and pretty and warm and gorgeous. It is used for hood vents, cabinet hardware, lights, faucets, sinks, bar stools, backsplashes and so much more!

We think that the captivating honey-red rich tones of copper are back in style because they work perfectly, complimenting so many different color palettes. It doesn't matter the color copper just finds its place next to other colors and hues and fits in perfectly!

Kitchen cabinet doors can range from small to extra tall pantry doors. This article considers the various sizes of cabinets and the different size pull options. We offer design ideas and suggestions to help you choose the correct size pull for all your different size cabinet doors.

This article will help you navigate the best size handles for your kitchen cabinet doors.

How should cabinet pulls be installed on kitchen cabinets, vertically or horizontally? It is an often asked question and the answer is that typically, pulls are mounted vertically on doors and horizontally on drawers. However, there are a few other design choices that are worth mentioning and that's just what we do here.

Get the right size pull for your kitchen drawer. This ultimate how-to guide gives you pro tips and tricks on how to choose the best size cabinet handles for your kitchen.  We look at pull placements on kitchen drawers, some measuring tips and we provide a few inspirational pics of pulls on drawers.

When measuring cabinet pulls for kitchen cabinets, knowing the difference between hole spacing and overall length may seem obvious, but it is essential to know the difference. How we measure cabinet pulls and talk about pull sizes depends on who you are talking to - a designer or a manufacturer. Here, we discuss the difference between cabinet pulls hole spacing and overall length.

This brief article will explain how to adjust the backset on a door latch. This method is applicable to all Designers Impression door knobs and levers, as well as most Callan door knobs and levers.

Finding the best color of hardware for your kitchen project can be difficult. When selecting cabinet hardware, one of the first decisions you have to make is about the finish, and there are so many different finishes out there. Here, we consider cabinet knobs and pulls that are in "earth tones" including antique copper, oil rubbed bronze, antique brass and brushed antique brass. These four popular cabinet hardware colors are reviewed and we give you some tips on what they go with and their design esthetics.

There are many reasons that you may need to replace the deadbolts in your home. Installing a new deadbolt is quite easy, and here are some steps that should help.