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Mortise Lock Installation and Brand Options

Mortise locks we have said before are a quite a bit different than a standard tubular latch style lock that are most commonly found on residential doors.
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Our Recommendation for Door Reinforcers

Don-Jo offers high quality hardware products and have a goal to provide a wide range of products, such as replacement strikes, latch protectors, security strikes, filler plates, scar plates, door stops, door pulls, push/pull plates, kickplates and wrap around door reinforcers (which we offer on our site).
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Your Guide to Hardware and Hinges for Café Doors

I just recently found out that double acting hinge doors (or saloon doors) are most often referred to as cafe doors.
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A Look At Vikingsholm’s Unique Door Hardware

This summer for our family vacation we went to beautiful Lake Tahoe and had a great time with the kids. On one day we went over to tour a cool old castle called Vikingsholm at Emerald Bay which is on the southwest shore of the lake.
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Finding Door Hardware For A Small Bore Hole

A common request we get around our shop is for door knobs or levers made for the small 1-1/2 or 1-5/8" bore hole.
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How To Choose Knobs For Closet Doors

You need door knobs for closet doors in a hallway, but these doors don't necessarily need a knob on the interior, right? Closet doors are typically done in two different ways.
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Can You Mix Brands of Door Hardware?

We recommend sticking with the same brand when ordering hardware for a few reasons.
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How Frequently Do You Use Door Hardware

There used to be an interesting website (not sure where to find it anymore) where a man did a study on how many door knobs he touched in a day.
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The Pros and Cons of Different Types of Strike Plates

The strike plate is the little plate that goes in the door jamb where the latch or plunger would lock into.
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Steps to Take If You're Having Trouble Removing Your Door Knob

Having problems removing your old door knob to replace your knob or re-paint your door?
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What Are the Different Types and Styles of Door Handlesets?

Handlesets or Entry door sets are a great way to dress up your front door. Not only are there many many designs and finishes to choose from, but there are also several types of handlesets that you can have your pick from as well. All can be nicely categorized on our site if you wish to make things a little more smooth going.
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Why You Should Choose Discount Door Hardware for Your Next Project

Sure-loc Hardware has long been our most popular and best selling brand.
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Project Ideas for COVID Quarantine

With so many activities cancelled, some of us have a little extra time on our hands at home. Now is a great time to get some of those little projects done you've always wanted to do. Here are a few project ideas from Direct Door Hardware.
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What Type of Hardware You Have So You Can Replace It

Back when a door knob was just a door knob to me and that's as deep as it got, I never imagined how different each door knob could be. I'm not talking about the obvious design difference, of course there are many varieties there, but what about the measurements, the latches, the round or square, handleset, lever mortise, multi point, yadda yadda... And honestly you wont need to know all this stuff, unless you are trying to replace your hardware. I know that might sound super overwhelming, but don't give up yet! It's actually not all that bad. You just need to find out what type of hardware you have and then you can start crossing off most of that list.
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Replacing Your Existing Handleset

Shopping for a new handleset for your front door can be fun! All the different designs and finishes out now are sure to add to that fresh coat of paint you just added to your front door, or maybe you just need to replace that old beaten down handleset you have had for years. There are a few things to keep in mind if you are replacing your handleset for your existing door preparation.
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How to Install a Door Knob Latch

Installing a door knob latch is no big deal, If you have the right tools. And you may find that door latches come in various styles, such as a latch with an attached mortise plate, or the drive in tubular latch. I think the latch with attached mortise plate is usually what would come standard with any door (square or round corners - you can request either), and this style is more secure because it will hold the latch securely with screws. The drive in latch has no screws and relies on the snug fit of the latch and the cross bore hole of the door.
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Keyless Locks - Electronic vs. Mechanical

Keyless locks are great and are actually getting to be more common on residential places.
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Keying Instructions

One of the most common questions we get about door hardware has something to do with if we can get their locks keyed alike.
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Affordable Hardware

I know it can get super overwhelming and maybe even frustrating when it's time to start looking for all new hardware for your home.
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Tips on How to Adjust Your Door

When it starts to get cooler outside during this time of year my front door is such a huge pain to open and close.
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