Tips & Techniques

Locks

How to Measure - Install Half Mortise Locks

How to Measure & Inset: Full Mortise Locks

Surface Locks an easy option for Cabinet Doors

Select & Install Half Mortise Locks for Lift Lids

Replacing Keys on Furniture Locks

Casters & Feet

How to add Plate Type Casters to Your Furniture

Why Grip Neck Casters are Easy to Use

Why Use Threaded Stem Casters

Choose the Correct size Cup Casters

Enhance Furniture Legs with Claw Feet - Toe Caps

Table Hardware

Deciding which type of Wood Table Slides to choose

How to Mount Table Slides

Which Brass Railing is Best for My Project

The Color of Brass

Drawer Pulls & Knobs

What you need to know to replace a drawer pull

Why brass drawer pulls are better?

Why Traditional Hardware is a great option?

What style Drawer Pull does my Furniture need

Why Correctly Installing Drawer Handles & Knobs Matters

How to create a template for mounting hardware

Bed Hardware

Installing Bed Rail Fasteners

What you need to Know to Replace Bed Bolts

Lamp Shade Types

What do I need to Restore a Vintage Bridge Lamp

The fine points of Glass Student Shades

Fitting Glass Lamp Chimneys

What size Harp Lamp Shade do I need

Fix old Reflector Floor Lamps

Measure - Select Gone with the Wind Ball Shades

Lamp Hardware

What makes a great lamp restoration

Choosing a Lamp Socket

What are standard Lamp Thread Sizes