All about doors

Table of contents: Types and features of door hinges. Selection of hinges for doors.   Depending on the material used to produce hinges, they are brassy, steel and brass plated. Brass plated hinges are made of aluminum, zinc or steel alloys and have a thin brassy coating with anti-corrosion properties. Brass layer on such hinges provides good glide of their moving parts. Brassy hinges are the most popular type of […]

Contents: Causes of door hinges squeaking What lubricant to use for a creaky door Special products for a creaking door lubrication How to lubricate the hinges of a plastic, wooden or glass door What lubricant to use for a door lock   Sooner or later the fact of unpleasant sound of a squeaking door starts inevitably to annoy even the patient people with a good nervous system. To solve this […]

When choosing a padlock, as well as any other locking mechanism, the main criterion is its reliability. To select the most reliable one and determine which model is the most suitable for a particular case one should consider in detail the types and structure of padlocks. Such locks are mainly used for household needs. There are many classification criteria, but the above are the most important and worth paying attention […]

If you decide to get a talisman, you will be interested to know how to hang a horseshoe over a door. This thing is covered with a variety of myths and superstitions. It is believed that it will bring good luck and protection against evil forces. But how to make all these features of talisman truly come into force?   What does a Horseshoe mean? It is a quite interesting […]

Ornamental stone finishing - is one of the most popular ways to decorate door jambs. This method is widely used for doorways decoration (especially of front doors).This type of lining allows to create a special atmosphere of warmth and comfort, while a masonry can be made both in classical and modern style. Let us consider what the ways of doing this work with your own hands exist.   Benefits of […]

Introduction As far as security is concerned, there is no denying the fact that you can never go wrong with good old fashioned door locks. Whether it is a lock for your tool shed or one for the office back door, these simple and traditional forms of security offer great benefits when applied correctly. After all, the goal is to protect your investment, ensure your privacy, and you want to […]

We continue to review the options for country style decorating. Next in turn today is a country style kitchen, the interiors of which contain features of many other eminent styles (as you can see it on the photos below). Besides, they are not restricted by any rules of decoration. You can see it with the naked eye that the country style has much in common with the English style, Mediterranean […]