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The choice between a single cylinder deadbolt and a double cylinder deadbolt depends on the specific security needs of your home or business. Here are the differences between the two types of deadbolts

Doorcorner.com is incredibly proud to play a role in supporting the St. Jude's Dream Home Giveaway in Lexington, Kentucky. We firmly believe in the mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and their tireless efforts to combat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Choosing the right cabinet hardware is an essential aspect of any kitchen remodel. By considering the style of your kitchen, the finish of the hardware, the size and functionality of your cabinets, your budget, the material of the hardware, and mixing and matching different hardware, you can find the perfect hardware to enhance the look and functionality of your kitchen.

The best way to clean cabinet hardware depends on the type of material the hardware is made of. Here are some tips for cleaning different types of cabinet hardware.

Copper cabinet hardware has a warm, rich tone that pairs well with a variety of colors and materials in home decor. Here are some suggestions for home decor that can complement copper hardware

 

Laundry rooms have come a long way from the tiny basement dwellers to features of the home. These practical rooms are a busy part of the home and deserve the design love and care the rest of the house gets.

So, how do you create a beautiful, functional laundry space for your family?

Well, we have some great design and function tips that will get your laundry room in tip top shape. These tips will keep your space organized and your laundry area inviting.

Keeping in mind different styles, varying sizes of budgets, and the actual laundry room size itself, we have come up with our guide to laundry room design. Enjoy!

Door stops are one of the most functional and necessary items in home hardware. Door stops are intended to keep your door knobs and door levers from impacting the wall behind the door, and inflicting damage on the drywall.

No matter what the situation is with each door in your home, there is a door stop available that will keep your doors from damaging the walls or other objects.

Though door stops provide a specific function, they are available in a variety of finishes, so that you can coordinate them with your door hardware and door hinges.

What are the best kitchen cabinet pulls? We get this open-ended question a lot! And as we are the pros and we have been selling cabinet hardware for a long time, we thought we should gather some information and make OUR list of the best kitchen cabinet hardware.

We considered such things as our sales, customer feedback, and reviews of kitchen cabinet pulls and broke them down by style. This article features some of the most popular cabinet handles in various styles, sizes, and finishes from some of the most respected manufacturers. From cup pulls to Euro bar pulls and from Craftsman style handles to glass cabinet pulls. This list showcases the best of the best cabinet pulls. It is a terrific resource to help you on your quest for the perfect kitchen cabinet hardware.

Should you put a handle on the fake drawer in front of the sink? Some say yes, and some say no. We think that there are pros to having a pull on false drawers, and there are cons too. In this article, we will look at the three reasons we think you should consider putting a pull on those faux drawers. And then, just when we have you convinced, we will give you three good reasons why you should not have a handle on a fake drawer front.

No, we aren't trying to confuse you. We just want to give you our take on the often-debated question - do you put pulls on fake drawers?

Choosing the proper door hardware can be tricky. This article will give you a breakdown of the doorknobs and levers we offer, from entry levers to passage knobs to front door handles and everything in between! Our perfectly priced, high-quality door knobs and door levers come in various finishes and functions. So we want to guide you as to what knob or lever goes on and what kind of door. We will consider the different uses for each lever and knob that we offer and some extra advice about deadbolts and pocket door latches. We hope to inform and inspire you with our beautiful quality door hardware.

White kitchen cabinets are super popular and have been a staple of kitchen design for decades. So, what color cabinet hardware should you choose for white kitchen cabinets? In this article, we look at the seven most popular cabinet hardware finishes for white cabinets. We explore the most popular finishes of cabinet knobs and pulls for kitchens with white cabinets. Tell you all the things we love about the finish and give you some inspirational example photos.

In this article, we look at matte black faucets from two of the best known brand names in the faucet industry: Delta Faucets and Kohler Faucets. If there is one thing that we have learned from inspecting these faucets and cabinet hardware, it is this: matte black and flat black are can be used interchangeably, no matter what they are called.

Is the satin nickel (brushed nickel) finish for cabinet hardware still in style? That is a question we get often, and the answer is a resounding yes! Despite design trends that see cabinet hardware finishes come and go, the satin nickel finish has staying power. The versatile, easy tones of stain nickel make it the go-to for cabinet hardware finish and one of our most popular finishes on the market. This underappreciated finish fits in so many different design styles, and to prove it, we have put together a list of 15 kitchens using the dynamic, beautiful, stunning, popular satin nickel cabinet hardware.

What is the difference in color between the gold and brass cabinet finishes? Well, that is an often asked question and we have the answers. In this article, we take a close look at the most popular cabinet hardware finishes and what makes them different and the same. We compare antique brass, brushed antique brass, brushed gold, brushed brass and gold champagne finishes by both Cosmas Hardware and Diversa. We will give you some inspirational photos and a brief run down of the finishes.

Many of our customers choose to use Amazon.com in their search for the perfect faucet in a gold finish, and while Amazon's selection is vast, there is little organization or direction with regard to matching finishes between faucets and cabinet hardware. We decided to do our own research and take a look at two of the most popular gold faucets on Amazon, to determine what would be the best matching cabinet hardware.

Today's copper is modern and clean and rich and pretty and warm and gorgeous. It is used for hood vents, cabinet hardware, lights, faucets, sinks, bar stools, backsplashes and so much more!

We think that the captivating honey-red rich tones of copper are back in style because they work perfectly, complimenting so many different color palettes. It doesn't matter the color copper just finds its place next to other colors and hues and fits in perfectly!

Kitchen cabinet doors can range from small to extra tall pantry doors. This article considers the various sizes of cabinets and the different size pull options. We offer design ideas and suggestions to help you choose the correct size pull for all your different size cabinet doors.

This article will help you navigate the best size handles for your kitchen cabinet doors.

How should cabinet pulls be installed on kitchen cabinets, vertically or horizontally? It is an often asked question and the answer is that typically, pulls are mounted vertically on doors and horizontally on drawers. However, there are a few other design choices that are worth mentioning and that's just what we do here.