When you want to make your garage doors into carriage doors, or turn them into faux carriage doors, you’ll need some hardware accessories. Acorn Manufacturing, out of Mansfield Massachusetts, makes the hinges, doors pulls, and cane bolts you’ll want. Hinges When making real carriage doors, you’ll need some super strong hinges to hold those doors. […]
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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 […]
Who Likes Wine? Learn About Wine Storage Options
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! Bottle Storage We have these beautiful wine storage racks by WineLogic. Depending on the model, they can hold, 12, 18, […]
An Introduction to Floating Shelves
Floating shelves are magical. I must admit, the first time I saw a floating shelf, I was mesmerized. How in the world was that shelf floating on the wall without any support brackets? Turns out, the idea behind a floating wall shelf is deceptively simple. A U-shaped metal or metal/wood bracket attaches to the wall. […]
How To Replace That Old, Dingy Breadboard
The last place I lived, we had a very used breadboard in the kitchen…like, very, very used. It was original to the house, which was built somewhere during the 1950s’. Lucky for me, I work at a hardware store and know just how easy breadboard replacement is. And now you will, too. How to Use […]
Choosing the Right Barn Door Floor Guide
Barn doors have applications both as interior and exterior doors. They can be stunning and stylish centerpieces in your home as well as a space saving alternative to traditional swinging, hinged doors. A barn door is typically side mounted to a wall with a sliding door track set, allowing you to slide the door open […]
Product Review: Salice Super Hinge for 3/8″ Lipped Doors
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 […]
Which Switchplate Do I Need?
There are several different functions of switchplates available and can be in a variety of configurations. Such options are: Toggle switches, Duplex outlets, Paddle/GFCI, and Cable hole covers. There are single, double, triple, and quadruple versions, as well as combinations. The Switchplates Toggle is the most common switch and is used for many on/off switches, […]
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 […]
All You Need to Know About Garage and Shed Organization
I’ve noticed several orders recently for Polished Aluminum Diamond Plate Switch Plate Covers from Muscle Car Accessories, and it got me to thinking about all of the items that we sell for garages and sheds. Many of these products are unique, so you might not know we have them. Let’s go over a few products […]