How to Remove a Door Hinge Pin: A Step by Step Guide
Whether you're taking down a door for painting, fixing a squeak, or clearing space for a large piece of furniture, removing the hinge pins is [...]
What Do You Check First When a Door Won’t Close All the Way?
"We are installing self-closing hinges on a bathroom door right now. When we turn on the light, the door will not close all the way, [...]
Understand Fire Rated Door Applications and Standards for Safety
In July 2022, the New York Times reported that a tragic fire in a Bronx apartment spread rapidly due to an open door. According to [...]
Glass Door Hinges on Wood Frame Gate: What to Check Before You Spec
"I am looking for a glass door hinge that would interface with a wood door frame. This hinge will be used in a sauna." The [...]
Should You Paint Waterson Stainless Steel Door Hinges Yourself?
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Anti Slam Door With Heavy Duty Soft Close Door Hinges
Anti-slam door hardware is designed to prevent doors from slamming shut. It’s a great feature in homes, especially with children, as they protect little fingers [...]
Which Baby Safe Door Stopper Actually Holds the Door and Keeps a Child Safe?
"We just had a toddler catch her fingers on a bedroom door in one of our rental units. The parents want to know what we [...]
Butt Hinge vs Pivot Hinge: Which Belongs on Your Next Heavy Commercial Door
"We have a 4 by 8 solid core entry on a hospital corridor that keeps sagging on standard hinges. My architect wants pivots, but I [...]
Custom Self Closing Hinges for Prehung Door Manufacturers
A prehung door is sold as a finished, ready-to-hang unit, yet its hinges are usually the one part left builder-grade. The moment a buyer asks [...]
Can Self Closing Gate Hinges Work When the Hinges Sit Only at the Bottom
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]