Style Q&A: Green with Decor
Blogger Meg Hemmelgarn of Green with Decor updated her current house’s doorknobs because she missed the crystal doorknobs from her previous house.
About Laura Hanson
This author has yet to write their bio.Meanwhile lets just say that we are proud Laura Hanson contributed a whooping 14 entries.
Entries by Laura Hanson
Forged Brass vs. Cast Brass
Making forged brass is a longer, superior process than stamped or cast brass. Forging produces a solid brass product with very few imperfections. Typically, forged brass is tougher than cast brass because of the thermal and metallurgical process it goes through.
Style Q&A: A Southern Revival Farmhouse
“A Bowl Full of Lemons” author Toni Hammersley recently completed building a new Southern Revival style Farmhouse featuring door hardware from Nostalgic Warehouse.
Door Handing
Door Handing refers to the way a door opens and is determined by the hinge locations. Learn the differences between right and left handed doors.
Project Showcase: Modern Handmade Home Series
Nostalgic Warehouse and Grandeur Hardware recently partnered with a group of creative bloggers for their Modern Handmade Home Series. Get to know each blogger and their unique door update project for the series.
Types of Door Functions
Learn about the main types of door functions including passage, privacy, dummy, mortise locks, deadbolts, and handlesets.
Style Q&A: Replacing Knobs and Hinges
Kristi writes the blog “Chatfield Court,” and recently replaced the knobs and hinges on her bathroom doors.
Door Anatomy
Learn more about the pieces that work together to make a panel door.
Project Showcase: Door Update with Unexpected Elegance
Angela Lerew from Unexpected Elegance recently updated her front door to a navy blue Dutch door with new hardware.
Types of Locks: Mortise vs. Tubular
A short explanation on the differences between mortise and tubular door lock types. Mortise locks were typically used before 1950, and tubular locks after 1950.
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