Every year around this time the North Idaho Building Contractors Association (NIBCA) produces the Parade of Homes, showcasing North Idaho’s best new residential homes of the season. Participating homes reveal the latest technological advances and design trends of the year. It’s also an incredible opportunity for builders, trade contractors, and suppliers like us, to share […]
Knowing how to weatherproof a door helps you stop cold air and harsh weather from making its way into your home. A properly sealed door is essential in the winter, so many people weatherize their doors in the fall. Weatherproofing plays a role year-round, though, keeping cold air trapped in the house during the summer […]
When we think home updates, we usually think about kitchen adds, bathroom remodels, or other interior updates, but what about the outside? There are simple hardware updates you can finish in a weekend that will give your home some serious curb appeal. Updates, like painting your front door, and upgrading door locks can totally transform […]
The majority of the world sleeps in modern, cookie-cutter design homes, with updated and crisp styles for everything involved. Little do they know, there is still a vast need for vintage hardware. Not everyone desires to live in the future; some may aspire to celebrate the past. Vintage hardware features more detail and design qualities […]
If you came here after searching, “How to Replace a Door Handle,” it’s safe to say it’s because either something broke, or you’re updating your home. Doors, especially commercial doors, see so much use it’s remarkable how rarely we need to worry about door handle replacement. They work time and time again…until something happens. When […]
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 […]
When you are in the market for a cabinet lock, the first thing you’ll need to know is the material thickness the lock will be going on. The most common material thickness is 3/4″. If this is the case for you, we have the perfect cam lock. It’s available in four finishes and multiple keying […]
It’s that time of the year again! It gets dark out earlier, it’s chilly, and you’re also probably scrambling to complete your home renovation projects before friends and family arrive for the holidays, right? The dining room, kitchen, and living room are bound to be key players during the holiday season, so it’s important to make […]
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 […]
The Hardware Hut represents several brands that will custom configure or make items for you. Below are the few we recommend and provide. Colonial Bronze Colonial Bronze makes over 40 finishes in hundreds of cabinet knobs & pulls and appliance/door pulls, all in the USA. Many of the products can be made in custom lengths with varying hole spacing […]