If you’re like me, you grew up in the same house looking at the same, dated hardware wanting and wishing to change it up all while keeping to a budget. Since I now work at The Hardware Hut, I realized just how inexpensive and easy it is to update a room. We offer great products […]
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 […]
Keying Locks for Your Home or Business
When you’re in the market for door locks, you might not think about having all the locks keyed the same. You’ll save time and money by planning ahead, if you do. In most cases the keying is free. If not, there is a nominal charge. There are many options available for keying your home or […]
Gatemate by Abbey Trading – Say Goodbye To Rust
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 […]
FAQ: What Are Panel Ready Appliance Pulls?
When browsing Pinterest and Instagram for your kitchen remodel, you will see many kitchens with appliances that hide in the background. Not everyone desires giant white or stainless steel refrigerators. Not all dishwashers should mess with the continuity of the cabinetry. To accomplish the seamless look and hide those appliances, you’ll need to get a panel-ready appliance. That means […]
Quick and Easy DIY Kitchen Updates
I’m always looking for new and easy things to do to update my kitchen. We have many products that are easy to install, and will make a noticeable improvement in your kitchen. Products like tip-out trays, pull-out baskets, soft-close adapters, and cabinet handles. All are low-cost and can easily be installed in an afternoon. Here’s […]
Tariffs and the Hardware Industry
The China United States trade war is an ongoing economic conflict between the two countries. In 2018, the U.S announced tariffs and other trade barriers on imported Chinese goods, intending to force China to change what the U.S calls “unfair trade practices.” Among the “unfair trade practices,” the U.S claimed theft of intellectual property and a […]
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, […]
Inland Northwest Trends, Fall 2019 (Gallery)
This fall, The Hardware Hut toured two Inland Northwest home showcases. We attended The Spokane Home Builders Association’s Fall Festival of Homes, which is the largest new-construction residential showcase event in Eastern Washington. We also visited the North Idaho Building Contractors (NIBC) Association Parade of Homes. Each exhibition highlights an extensive range of trends in […]
Amerock Hardware: Functional and Decorative
The Hardware Hut has a long history with Amerock Hardware. Since the late 1960s, our company has offered customers high-quality designs and popular collections, things that Amerock is known for. With headquarters in North Carolina, USA, Amerock offers decorative and functional hardware solutions. Their elegant finishes and expansive collections will for sure inspire your style. Originally, […]









