5 Tips for Lower Home Heating Costs
Winter is in full swing, and there are a few easy ways to lower your heating bill. There’s nothing like a cold winter night to remind us how lucky we are to have artificial heat. But there’s nothing quite like an end-of-the-month heating bill to ruin it all by asking for a fortune in return. Fortunately, you’re not captive to paying high heating costs....
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Front Door Decorating Ideas
Add door hardware to your front door to increase security and create an unforgettable first impression. Today’s front door hardware is more than just handles, latches, and locks. From fashionable finishes that harmonize with the front door paint and ultra-durable door hardware parts to electronic door locks that are as good-looking as they are effective, it’s...
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Front Door Paint Ideas
Painting your front door adds instant curb appeal, makes your home stand out and can uplift the mood every time you enter your home. One of the things the New Year represents is new beginnings. And a way to rejuvenate your home for the New Year is to paint the front door. Paired up with updated door hardware, a freshly painted front door adds instant curb appeal,...
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Tubular and Mortice Locks
Choosing between a mortice lock and a tubular lock (like this handleset from Omnia) could take a little research. OK, it might not be a timeless debate, and it probably won’t split political parties or rip families apart. But when it comes to safety in your home, it’s as good a question as any other: Are tubular locks “better” than mortice locks? Tubular...
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Door Hardware Buying Guide
Ordering new door hardware definitely has its unique qualities. The more you know about what you need, the easier the process will be. When ordering your new door hardware, be sure to choose the proper: Application Security level Handing Finish Application: Are you ordering new door hardware for an indoor application or outdoor application? The location has...
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Front Door Makeover Ideas
When guests visit your front door, are they seeing chic, clean and coordinated? Or are they seeing outdated, messy and mismatched? Since your front door hardware could be the main focus of your home’s façade, here are 5 easy steps to a front door makeover. Handleset: You grasp it to enter the home, so why not spruce it up to make a stunning first impression?...
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Keying Services 101: Ordering New Locks
When you’re purchasing door hardware, you’re not pigeonholed to just one way of receiving your keys. Whether you’re installing a few new locks or keyed fixtures for your home or you’re replacing the locks for an entire apartment complex, there are a few different keying options: Keyed alike Keyed different Master keying Builder keying Keyed alike:...
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