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 […]
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Lid Stays: Our Complete Guide From Learning to Ordering
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 […]
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 Are Other Uses for Cabinet Hardware?
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 […]
Troubleshooting Entry Locks: A Few Simple Tips
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learn about Under Sink Organization
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 […]
Replacing Outdated Demountable Cabinet Hinges?
Have you ever thought about replacing your cabinet or vanity hinges, but you can’t find the style you want anywhere? Nobody has the hinge that fits your crazy mortised slot in your cabinet doors. Or the hinge just barely doesn’t work with the frames of your cabinets. And you feel like you’ve looked everywhere at […]