| Thinking of getting new hardware for your cabinets? | | | | that are compatible with the existing holes. You |
| Before you finalize your decision on what type of | | | | would not want to go through the frustrating |
| cabinet hardware you want to purchase, bear the | | | | process of having to drill new holes or simply to |
| following in mind: | | | | enlarge the existing ones. It would be even worse if |
| (1) Make sure you know what type of style you | | | | the existing holes are larger than the screws of the |
| want. Handles and knobs are made of steel, nickel, | | | | new hardware. |
| brass and other materials. Shop around and find out | | | | (5) Ask for some tips from the people at the |
| what you like more. | | | | hardware store. Most would be glad to help you out. |
| (2) What type of hardware are you looking for? Are | | | | If you are not very experienced in redecorating your |
| you looking for a knob, a pull or a handle? Do you | | | | cabinets, a safe way to go is to purchase steel |
| want variations? | | | | cabinet hardware. Cabinet hardware that is made |
| (3) Before going to the store, check just how many | | | | from steel is easy to maintain. It is usually stainless, |
| pieces you exactly need. Buy one or two additional | | | | so you do not have to worry about wearing them |
| pieces as a safety measure. You would not want to | | | | out. Steel tends to be tougher than brass. It can last |
| be at home installing your knob or handle and then | | | | longer and still have that nice clean look to it. If you |
| find out that you need one more piece. | | | | have no desire to purchase designs that are too |
| (4) If you are simply making replacements and not | | | | elegant, there is also a lot of steel cabinet hardware |
| making a new cabinet, be sure to get accessories | | | | that is very simple, yet beautiful. |