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 […]
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 […]
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’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, […]
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 […]
I get to work with DIY people all of the time. Some make their own items by re-purposing something or putting together accessory parts. One of the more interesting ones I’ve heard is using cabinet knobs and cabinet pulls in ways—ones unusual to us. In this article, I will highlight a few ways you can […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Let’s talk organization! Specifically, under your sink. I bet you didn’t even know that we have organization items for under your sink. It’s a place that often times gets overlooked and becomes a catch-all for every cleaning supply product ever made. I have bottles of cleaners for floors and appliances that I don’t even own […]