Hardware is all over our homes: Knobs, locks, hinges, and pulls outfit closets, kitchen cabinetry, bathroom vanities, and, of course, interior and exterior doors. You see various types of hardware in ...

Painting or re-painting a home’s front door offers a relatively simple project for an established DIYer or crafty homeowner. If you’ve painted before, you can probably do it. But remember, a front ...

For convenience, it’s tempting to leave a door hanging on its hinges when you paint. However, if you do want to paint a door ...

If purchasing brand new cabinet handles or knobs for your cabinet doors is out of the budget, don’t fret! You can give your kitchen or bathroom a completely new look with a small tube of Amaco Rub ‘n ...

Q: I’m in the process of changing the brass-finished door hardware in my home to brushed nickel. I’ve replaced the handles but would like to refinish the hinges, which are steel underneath. Can I ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. An easy and quick update to your kitchen is ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Painting your exterior front door can be a big decision, with several color and finish options to choose from. The ...

Hue-hoo, it’s your grimy old front door. I’m thick with the dust and cobwebs that summer left behind. I’m just popping by to remind you that I could use a new look. And the next thing you know, your ...

Every kitchen eventually reaches the point at which it looks worn-out. That's the time to take stock of your options. Everyone is well aware that kitchen remodeling is costly and inconvenient. However ...