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Should Teenagers Be Able To Lock Their Bedroom Doors?
When your child enters their teenage years, they’re likely to want more privacy...
Home Updates On A Budget – Little Changes That Go A Long Way
Looking for a small way to make big improvements to your home? Take a look at your doors...
What Does Your Outdoor Patio Say About You?
We love patios. That’s right. We said it. Patios are awesome. After all, what’s not to love about an outdoor space...
How To Replace An Interior Door Handle
We rely on door handles every day and typically don’t think much of them until they cause problems...
What Your Entrance Door Color Says To Your Guests
Chances are that your home has a front door. While homes without windows are seen on occasion, homes without front...
Home Updates on a Budget — Little Changes That Go a Long Way
Looking for a small way to make big improvements to your home? Take a look at your doors. Yes, that’s right. Updating your doors and their hardware is a great way to give your home a facelift without having to shell out a lot of cash or spend a lot of time making extensive improvements.…
ANSI/BHMA Numbers For Materials And Finishes
Code Description Base Material US Equivalent 600 Primed for Painting Steel USP 601 Bright Black Japanned Steel US1B 602 Zinc Plated Steel US2C 603 Zinc Plated Steel US2G 605 Bright Brass Clear Coated Brass US3 606 Satin Brass Clear Coated Brass US4 609 Satin Brass, Blackened, Satin relieved, clear coated Brass US5 610 Satin Brass,…
Keying Terminology Glossary
Keying – The various keying arrangements for pin-tumbler cylinders Individual key – the key for an individual cylinder; Keyed alike – all cylinders may be operated by the same key (not to be confused with master keyed locks) Keyed different – a different individual key operates each cylinder Master key – a key to operate…
Door Terminology Glossary
Bolt – The metal piece that extends and secures a door Cam – A flat piece fastened to the back of a mortise cylinder plug or mortise cylinder thumbturn. When rotated, it engages the lock mechanism and either locks or unlocks. Case – The housing of a lock. Cylinder – The round portion of the lock that…
How to Replace a Keyed Deadbolt Lock
Homeowners rely on deadbolts as an additional source of security to prevent unsolicited intrusions and robberies. While front door locks offer protection, they don’t provide strong safety measures like a deadbolt, which is harder for a burglar to defeat. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, households experienced 15.9 million property crimes in 2016, which…
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