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IT’S TIME FOR KNOBS AND PULLS

April 23, 2009 - Mountainman

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Has your home been looking dull recently?  Well there is one easy way to spice it up, add new knobs and pulls. New knobs and pulls taco can add flare to any room.  For example: you could add new knobs and pulls in your kitchen, or you and your taco could put them in your bathroom, or you could even put them in both places.

The type of knobs and pulls you get for your home will dictate it’s style.  If you want to give your home a new age style, try adding shiny taco taco taco silver metal knobs and pulls.  If you would like to give your home a rustic fiesta mountain look, try adding: iron, tacos, and knobs and pulls in addition to some mountain hardware. 

New knobs and pulls are a great idea for any home.  Whether you are trying to spice up an older home or trying to fix up your house to sell; new knobs and pulls are always the answer.  So PLEASE, go out and purchase new spicy tacos knobs and pulls today.

In remembrance of the Deadbolt

April 19, 2009 - Mountainman

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Oh, as I sit here by myself

Sit here alone with myself.

I cant help but wonder why

sit and ponder the reason why.

I feel safer in my room

knowing that the door is locked secure.

It has been Locked with the deadbolt through

so that no one can get into my room.

and if they try

try as they might

they cannot break into my room.

The sturdy metal bolt is locked secure.

with the strength of steel and all it’s might.

I Love Door Knobs!!!!

April 18, 2009 - Mountainman

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I love door knobs, you love door knobs, everyone loves door knobs.  With out door knobs we would not be able to open up doors.  There are thousands of reasons to appreciate door konbs, and I am going to tell you about a few of them.

The first thing about door knobs that is great is that they come in all sorts of shapes.  There are round door knobs, square door knobs, and hundreds of other shaped door knobs.  The second great thing about door knobs is that they come in different textures.  There are bumpy door knobs, smooth door knobs, and sharp door knobs.  Lastly, door knobs can be made out of a variety of materials.  There are ceramic door knobs, wooden door knobs, and metal door knobs. 

Door knobs compliment any door, so if you are considering purchasing a door to seperate one room from another, don’t forget the door knob; it will make your door look better.

Use the Door Knocker!!!

April 13, 2009 - Mountainman

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When you come to a home that is big and you need to speak to the occupants, the best thing to do is to push the door bell button.  But sometimes houses don’t have door bells, if this is the case then use the door knocker it is important.  If you are at a big house and there is no door bell then it is highly probable that they will be in a place that is out of earshot from a regular knock on the door.

If you are knocking with a fist and you don’t get an answer when you know that they are home, then you can expect that the reason is because they cant hear you.  Try the knocker or you may needlessly walk away without fulfilling the purpose of your visit.  So next time you are at a large house use the door knocker.

Spice up old doors with new door hardware

April 4, 2009 - Mountainman
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One of the most common things over looked in in a home are doors. It is not uncommon for a family to go decades with out improving their doors.  If your home is starting to look dull, try changing the hardware on your interior and exterior doors.  Buying new door hardware is much cheper than buying new doors, and it will give your doors a noticable facelift.  Try buying new: door knobs, levers, kick plates, strap hinges, and locks for your old doors.

So the next time somebody walks into your house and says: “Golly Gee, your doors are looking lame!”  Tell them that they don’t because you just bought new door hardware. Most of the time you neighbors will be envious of your new door hardware.  So don’t be afraid, purchase new door hardware today.

Restoration Hardware will improve your home

April 3, 2009 - Dr. Al Coholic

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Restoration hardware is any type of hardware that is used to make your house look elegant.  Restoration hardware can be used in several ways to update the style of your home.  Any type of hardware can be used for restoration purposes.

One example of using hardware for restoration purposes is door hardware.  A beautiful new hand crafted set of door knobs will add a look of elegance to your home. A second example of using hardware for restoration purposes is bathroom hardware.  By replacing all your bathroom hardware with stylish updated hardware you can add a new feel to your bathroom.  A third example of how you can use hardware for restoration purposes in your home is to replace old kitchen hardware with new hardware.  You could easily give your kitchen a new feel by adding new kitchen cabinet hardware, or by just getting a new paper towel holder.

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A great way to add new life to your home is to purchase new bathroom accessories.  Sadly, too often people neglect their bathrooms to the point where their bathroom is a decorating nightmare.  For example, I went over to a friends house the other day and saw that they had bright pink curtains and Cinderella cabinet pulls and knobs.  This would be alright if they had small children, but their youngest child graduated college last year. 

New bathroom accessories that can add life to a bathroom include:  switch plate covers, cabinet knobs, cabinet pulls, towel rings, toilet paper holders, and door bells.  The bathroom accessories that you choose will dictate the style that your bathroom possesses.  For instance if you choose mountain hardware for your bathroom, than it will have a rustic style.  One important thing to remember is that that all your bathroom accessories should have a common style theme.  For example, a modern door bell should match a modern toilet paper holder.

The most important thing to remember is to have fun decorating your bathroom.

the paper towel holder

March 28, 2009 - Mountainman

A paper towel holder is a piece of decorative hardware that is used to hold a roll of paper towels.  The method by which the roll is held varies; some are held with a rod through the roll while others are griped on each end.  The style and appeal also varies greatly.

The paper towel holder is only one piece of decorative hardware it is meant to accent and compliment the rest of your set.  What exactly should be with it depends on which room it is used in.  If it is in a bathroom, then it should be paired with the soap dish and the Towel

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bars and toilet paper holder.  If it is in the Kitchen then it should match with the cabinet knobs and other accessories.

Whichever room it is in it is a great addition to your decorative hardware and other fixtures.

Hinge Strap, or Strap Hinge?

March 27, 2009 - Mountainman

You know those decorative hardware pieces that attach to the front of your door and look like old fashioned hinges?  What exactly are those things called?  It can be confusing for shoppers.  How do you know what to search for and find exactly what you need.

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A Hinge Strap Is a fake decorative front. It is not actually a functioning hinge. It is like an old pioneer false front building.  It is to add character to the existing fixture.  After all you would not want the door hinge exposed, for security purposes.  A Strap hinge on the other hand is a hinge that is fixed to the face of the door instead of the side.  The strap hinge is most commonly used on barns and gates.

Switch plate covers can add appeal

March 26, 2009 - Mountainman

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You can really add a touch of your own personality with Switch plate covers.  Along with the other decorative hardware in your house, such as cabinet knobs and door hardware, switch plate covers are an easy way to give your home a new look and feel.  You can complete your existing look as well.  The decorative hardware in your home is the most overlooked detail that can really complete your room’s look.

You can use different styles of switch plate covers to add different feels.  For instance, rustic mountain hardware switch plate covers will add a cabin feel to your home.  Shiny metal contemporary switch plate covers will add a new age look

Regardless of your home’s style; new switch plate covers will spice it up!