120 Degree Door Stop: Let’s Control Swing Without Closers
What if a project calls for a heavy door that needs controlled swing but no self-closing or soft-closing function? Some special applications—such as this hospital [...]
The 2026 Look: Black Door with Black Hardware
Nowadays, more people prefer a bold, minimalist design for their property and spaces, and black has become the go-to color. This aesthetic preference is driving [...]
Hinge Back Plate: How to Mount Side Mount Hinges on the Wall
When a gate has no post, and all you see is a 1-1/2" stainless steel tube welded into a cable-railing frame, the mounting challenge becomes [...]
Types of Spring Hinges: Uses, Features, and Considerations
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Step by Step Guideline in Removing Door Hinge Pin
When the doors have some alignment issues like rubbing, latched in place or crooked, it’s time to remove them. However, this action could improperly damage [...]
Hydraulic Door Hinge vs Spring Hinge Door Closer
When it comes to ensuring doors close smoothly and safely, two popular options emerge: spring closers and door closers. Both claim to deliver self-closing functionality, [...]
Gate Closer Cold Weather: How to Cold Proof Your Front Gate
You’ve specified heavy gates that operate flawlessly year-round—then winter hits. Suddenly, the closer resists, gates refuse to latch, and frost creeps across hinges. In cold [...]
Overcoming Screen Door Spring Hinge Challenges: Expert Tactics
A screen door with faulty spring hinges and a hydraulic closer is difficult to open and slams shut loudly. This poses a potential safety risk [...]
How to Stop a Door From Swinging Open
In high-traffic projects, when a door swings open on its own, it can create serious trouble. It disrupts daily use, and worse—bam!—the door can slam [...]
Is Spring Piano Hinge Strong Enough for Your Door?
If your door weighs more than 100 lb, can a spring piano hinge really handle it—or will it fail early? Spring piano hinges give you [...]