You bought a new home! Congratulations! There are so many options to consider when making a space yours: from the lighting to the floors, to the kitchen cabinets and door hardware, to the decor—how do you know where to begin? Whether you are looking for some quick fixes or a full gut renovation, start with […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
There are times when an application calls for a door stop attached to the hinge pin, rather than one on the floor, wall, or door. We have three options. First are the traditional style door stoppers with bumpers on both sides. We also have an upgraded version with a bumper on only one side, which […]
An email message came in recently from a customer needing to replace a defective deadbolt latchbolt. They wanted to know if we had the part to replace it. Unfortunately, not all latchbolts are the same, and there isn’t a universal option out there. At hardwarehut.com, we stock three brands of replacement latchbolts: Dexter by Schlage, […]
I answered a call today from a customer who was looking at non-mortise, pocket door privacy latches. He had several questions about them that some of you might also have, so I thought I’d go over them here. Question 1: Handed Latches The caller wanted to know if we make the latches handed, as it […]