Category: Door Hardware & Locks

Last week, I helped my neighbor, Tim, unlock his circle lock door when he forgot his key. It was a chilly evening, and we both wanted to get inside fast! Unlocking a circle lock door can seem tricky,...

When I first considered painting my door hinges, I thought it might be a quick way to match them to my door’s new color. But after some trial and error, I realized there’s more to it. Painting...

My first attempt at installing a hinged screen door was a comedy of errors. I mismeasured the frame, dropped a hinge, and ended up with a door that wouldn’t close right! But I learned the tricks,...

When I moved into my first apartment, I spent ten minutes jiggling the front door lock, wondering if it was locked or not. The thumb latch was vertical, but was that locked or unlocked? It’s a...

Hey there! If you’ve recently picked up a Eufy Smart Lock, you’re probably excited about the convenience and security it brings to your home. I know I was when I first got mine! One of the...

I’ll never forget my first attempt at cutting an aluminum door threshold. My front door was letting in drafts, and I thought, “Piece of cake, I’ll just trim it!” Spoiler: it was a bit of a...