{"id":3552,"date":"2020-04-14T09:44:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T16:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/blog\/?p=3552"},"modified":"2022-03-17T14:24:55","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T21:24:55","slug":"diy-exterior-home-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/blog\/diy-exterior-home-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Exterior Home Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"

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 your front entrance. Gate and deck hardware are also easy adds to upgrade and install in a weekend, and will make a noticeable visual impact to your home. The purpose of this blog is to help you understand the basics of these products to have the knowledge to make exterior home updates yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n

Front Door Entry Set Replacement<\/span><\/h2>\n

First impressions start at the front door. Replacing door handles<\/a> is easy and can make a huge difference in the look of a front entryway. We covered the ins and outs of uninstalling and replacing door handles in another blog earlier this year. To learn more about the installation process, click here<\/a>. We\u2019ll cover what to know when ordering the replacement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Handle Types<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are a few different handle types available when choosing a replacement. The first is handlesets<\/a> that have a thumbpiece, and long handle instead of a knob or lever on the outside of the door, with a deadbolt above, as shown the first image below. We also have single knobs and levers<\/a> with matching deadbolts, like in the 2nd picture below (When searching knobs and levers on our site, scroll below the product information of the handle to see the matching deadbolt as an optional accessory<\/a>). And finally, there are electronic locks<\/a> available that have programmable codes and are Bluetooth accessible. To learn the ins and outs of electronic locks, check out another blog we published earlier this year, here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Styles<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are also a few different styles available. Modern entry sets<\/a> are more square and have clean, crisp lines. More traditional entry sets<\/a> have curved handles and rounded escutcheons, and sometimes have detailed designs and textures incorporated. Rustic style handles<\/a> can be hammered or off-textured, and have a distressed finish. All have their place depending on the desired look.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Measurements Needed When Ordering Replacement<\/span><\/h3>\n

When browsing door hardware, there are a few measurements, you\u2019ll need to know before ordering. You\u2019ll be prompted to select all of these measurements when ordering door handles on our site to ensure you get the right size<\/span><\/p>\n