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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Whether you’re renting out your home for the first time or you’re a seasoned Airbnb host, one issue remains: how do you keep your home secure while providing easy and short-term access to your guests? Many hosts opt for providing their guests with a physical key to their home, via lockboxes located outside of their […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 own an apartment building and recently converted one of the units into an Airbnb. At first, I had to drag over all my supplies and linens every time I cleaned. I didn’t have a secure place I could store the items that would keep guests from stealing 100 bars of soap or a mountain […]
Schlage offers an interesting deadbolt, for use in public restrooms, dressing rooms, or your favorite boutique: the B571 Indicator or Occupancy Deadbolt. This bolt meets ANSI A156.5 Grade 2. A fully functional secure deadbolt, this product doesn’t use a traditional key to operate. Instead, it has either a green “VACANT” display or a red “IN […]