Hardware

Rescuing Old Hardware
Whether it’s already in your house or picked up at a flea market, vintage hardware almost always needs help.
Mortising a Hinge without a Router
Do this, not that when working neatly with a chisel, a good option for mortising a hinge.
New Life for Old Hardware
With the right approach, you can restore old hardware—whether through soaking, scrubbing, or polishing—giving it a fresh look while preserving its original charm.
Time-Saving Supply Valves
HoldRite Outlet Boxes simplify the process of installing water lines.
Nail-Set Upgrade
Make your Spring Tools nail sets easier to find by adding some color.
Valve Fittings With Individual Shut-off Capabilities
These dual push-to-connect fittings from Apollo make it easy to do repairs and still maintain water supply to other appliances.
Track Lighting for Functional Ambiance in Busy Spaces
The rail system of the Vario Power Track System provides a flexible lighting solution for cabinets and shelving for a clean aesthetic.
Loading Engineered Joists
Andy Engel responds to a reader's question about how to properly secure storage racks to a ceiling with engineered joists.
Bypass Pocket Doors Make Open Floor Plans Work Harder
Two sliding-door kits from Johnson Hardware let you close off big doorways when you need privacy and make sets of doors disappear into the wall when you don’t.
Should This Deck Framing Make Me Nervous?
Gaps between the joists and the ledger have a homeowner concerned.

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