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.

Back in February of 2019, a potential customer called saying they needed a lighting solution for a humidified guitar cabinet for seven guitars. We chatted for a bit, got some dimensions, and I went to work putting together a quote for them. The cabinet had two sections: a top display glassed-in section and a lower

I’ve lived in six different places during my time here at hardwarehut.com. In each kitchen I’ve stayed in, I’ve left a Rev-A-Shelf Wood Cutlery Tray Insert behind. Reasons I Leave One Behind Yes, you could always go to a department store and buy a plastic tray for your drawer. But you and I both know

For all the ways 2020 fell short, remodeling and interior design was not one of them. Home builds and renovation projects boomed, giving rise to all new hardware trends that are becoming must-haves in 2021. Here The Hardware Hut’s top 5 trend predictions for 2021. 1.) Mixing Finishes The days of outfitting an entire home

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

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

Several years ago, Emtek came out with a new narrow trim called the Stretto. The trims are between 1-1/2″ wide by 11″ tall and 2″ wide by 10″ tall. Perfect for narrow style rail door designs. They also come in a short version, which is 1-1/2″ wide by 5″ tall. They have a sleek look