| We all wish to have our dream home, but what | | | | your front door. Strong hardware can be |
| we may not realize is that a dream home can | | | | beautiful too. |
| be made with small changes in the details of | | | | |
| our houses. | | | | 2. The other most important reason being the |
| | | | need for design that can create wonders by |
| The very first step to creating an impression | | | | adding grace to overall curb appeal of your |
| and making your dream home just the perfect | | | | home. You want the front of your house and |
| place to seek solace starts with the front | | | | your entryway to be maintained and beautiful |
| door. | | | | and strong. |
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| The front of your home speaks volumes about | | | | Before choosing appropriate door hardware, |
| your style, taste, preferences for living, | | | | there are some important factors that need to |
| and depicts the person you are. The entry | | | | be considered like: |
| into your house through which visitors are | | | | |
| welcomed is also perceived as a gateway to | | | | 1. The type of door you have (does it swing |
| your heart. | | | | open or slide), the height, measurement of |
| | | | the knob and width, all play a vital role in |
| Choosing the right door hardware adds to your | | | | the decision making process for purchasing |
| interior decor, enhances the curb appeal, | | | | new door hardware. |
| creates a good first impression on welcoming | | | | |
| guests, exudes sophistication in lifestyle | | | | 2. Look around for the latest trends and |
| and living and provides better security. Wow! | | | | fittings in door hardware to accessorize your |
| All of that from a few pieces of well | | | | door. |
| designed metal! | | | | |
| | | | 3. The door should not be difficult to open |
| Appropriately chosen door hardware grabs | | | | or handle. Attention should be paid to |
| instant attention and adds more value to your | | | | special needs for a round knob, a lever |
| home. There are a myriad of products | | | | handle, or a traditional entry set with thumb |
| available in gold, silver, or bronze | | | | press. |
| finishes. | | | | |
| | | | 4. Besides the handle and lock, there is so |
| Knobs and push locks are available in the | | | | much you can do to dress up your front door: |
| market which may make the decision making | | | | knocker with viewer, peephole with 160 and |
| process a little overwhelming. On selecting | | | | 180 degree, aluminum closer, chain guard with |
| knockers affixed along with knobs, you can | | | | key, push plate, kick plate with screws, pull |
| add flare and grace to the regular door. | | | | plate, ring bolts, beauty plates, spring and |
| | | | solid door stops, adapter plates, swing bar |
| When it comes to door hardware, even choosing | | | | guards, spring loaded hinges, door fillers |
| the right hinges does matter as they allow | | | | and knob guards. Whew! Just one or two of |
| you to open and close with ease and without | | | | these can really make your entry shine. |
| that terrible screeching sound. | | | | |
| | | | Door hardware is available in a variety of |
| Reasons to Get New Door Hardware | | | | materials, styles and finishes. Understand |
| | | | the importance of door hardware and create an |
| 1. The first one being security. Safety and | | | | everlasting impression on friends and family |
| security is a primary need of every human. | | | | while you secure your home. |
| Hence locks and tough equipment is needed for | | | | |