Category Archives: Door Knobs
There are thousands of different brass door knob choices on the market, so it can be hard to navigate through them all to get the one that is perfect for your door. The shopping choices are different based on whether or not you’re looking for exterior or interior brass door knobs, but finding the right one is the same. The first step is to figure out what style you want. Brass door knobs come in every shape, style, and finish … Continue reading
Antique brass door knobs are a class addition to any home, whether inside or out. Most homes have some variation of the “generic door knob” that was installed when the house was built. Any improvement on those will make a huge difference on the home’s style, but antique brass ones will also make a statement. In this post I want to show you where to get these without spending a lot of money on them. Before you go shopping, it’s … Continue reading
Cleaning brass door knobs is an easy and important project, especially when you have vintage door knobs. Keeping vintage knobs looking somewhat new will help make sure that they stay in good condition and last another hundred years. This project will be divided into two camps. First, we’ll go through the steps of cleaning newer knobs that have just built up grime and goo from normal use, and after that we’ll talk about deep cleaning and brass polishing. The steps … Continue reading
Vintage glass door knobs are the perfect addition to homes of any age. Finding enough of them at affordable prices can be tough, but in this post I want to share some different ways to find vintage door knobs and crystal door knobs at decent prices. The key to finding door knobs that fit your budget is to be patient and shop around. There are millions of these floating around vintage and antique shops all around the country/world, as well … Continue reading
Vintage door knobs work perfectly in any home, but can be hard to find. This post is dedicated to showing you where to find them without having to spend a fortune. It’s been said many times that the classics never go out of style, and that holds true for door knobs. It’s these small details in the home that some people skip over, but are missing an easy way to make a big impact in their home. Upgrading to something … Continue reading
If you’re having a hard time tracking down a pink crystal door knob for your home, you would think that it wouldn’t be that hard to find something so simple, but options are rare. In this post I’ll show you how to increase your odds of finding them by searching in your town and online. I can’t guarantee success, but you’ll at least have a shot at finding the exact on that you want! A trick that I wrote about … Continue reading
If you’re comparing prices between other brands and an Emtek crystal door knob you’re probably scratching your head trying to figure out why they cost so much more. Don’t worry, you’re not alone which is why I’ve written this post. To answer the question simply, Emtek crystal door knobs are the highest quality around (disclosure: I have nothing to do with Emtek, just calling it how I see it!). What Makes Them High Quality? Their door knobs start with the … Continue reading
There are other places to find antique crystal door knobs than just the antique store! An antique store is great, and I’ll share some tips for that place, but there are some other options that you might not have thought of yet. This post is dedicated to the classics that never go out of style, crystal door knobs and where to get them for your home! Antiques At The Antiques Store? The obvious place that people look when shopping for … Continue reading
Let’s face it, crystal door knobs are expensive! Buying a crystal door knob set can help you save money though, rather than buying them individually. There are a lot of doors in most houses, and when you consider the fact that these knobs usually cost $60 or $70 each, you need to do everything you can to reduce the cost! Also, vintage door knobs are hard to find in sets. I have noticed that when you get into shopping for … Continue reading
Nowadays old equals cool, and this is certainly the case for vintage door knobs. I love going on the hunt for vintage door knobs. There are tons of places you can find them, but I’ll share my secrets with you in this article. When I’m looking for vintage hinges or door knobs or anything old, for that matter, I’ll start at my local antique stores. I honestly don’t have much luck finding them at these stores, but what I do … Continue reading
In all my time on the DIY home improvement scene I’ve noticed that interior door knobs always seem to go unnoticed during decoration and remodeling. Why? I have no clue, but they are one of the easiest and most inexpensive things that you can do to improve the look, feel, and value of your home. Replacing interior door knobs only takes a few minutes, and an average sized house can be completed in about the time it takes to drive … Continue reading
Chrome door knobs are the perfect addition to your home when you want to stop looking like everyone else on your street. I don’t have the facts to back this up, but I would estimate that at least 90% of homes have brass or gold door knobs. That means that almost everyone on your street has the same thing! Break the mold a little bit, take a walk on the wild side, and switch to chrome! These door knobs are … Continue reading
Brass door knobs are what goes onto your home when you want the classic look without standing out too much. I have them on my house, and so do most of my neighbors! The good thing about a brass door knob is that it will last longer than you and your house will. There are also thousands of different designs to choose from. Most door knobs are made from brass, even the ones that have a silver or chrome finish. … Continue reading
Ceramic door knobs are true elegance in the home. They are very much like their porcelain counterparts, but can be created in an infinite number of designs. Ceramic molds allow these knobs to be made in every shape imaginable. This high level of customizability may make it difficult to choose what you want, but the trickiest part is finding someone to make them for you. There aren’t many custom ceramic door knob makers around, but if you find one the … Continue reading
Oil rubbed bronze door knobs add a touch of class to your home without being flashy or over the top. Their dark color adds great contrast to a front door or any other white/light colored door in your home. We’ve all become so accustomed to seeing the brass/chrome door knobs that we perceive something different as high quality. One really cool thing about oil rubbed door knobs is that they come in just about every style that a traditional door … Continue reading
Porcelain door knobs are the perfect classic American look for any home. I, personally, love these door knob in bathrooms. It’s really the perfect fit, and even better when paired with small tiles on the bathroom counter or floor. They don’t only have to be used in the bathroom, they also work very well in every other room of the house. As if finding porcelain door knobs wasn’t already tricky, finding them in a color other than white is even … Continue reading
Western door knobs are the perfect final accessory to any country themed home. These door knobs can make your guests feel like they’re walking into a comfortable home when entering your front door. Western door knobs can vary from a sheriff’s star to a horse them to your family’s brand in cast iron. These door knobs are pretty hard to track down. There are a few retailers online, but for the most part you’re going to have to find someone … Continue reading
If you’re looking for something that will make a dramatic improvement to your home, crystal door knobs are one of the simplest ways to do so. We’ve all become so accustomed to seeing the regular brass or steel door knobs that when we see something like a crystal door knob it has a huge impact on our impressions of a home. Not to mention they are really cool! Crystal door knobs aren’t cheap, but if you look at it like … Continue reading
For a completed look of the exterior of your home, a decorative entry door knob is a must. There are thousands of different ones to choose from, and that number greatly increases when you’re also considering antique entry door knobs. The good news is that they’re easy to find, and aren’t too expensive or difficult to install. How do you choose which entry door knob is right for your house? This really depends on how far you are into designing … Continue reading