Category Archives: Hinges
Upgrading your cabinet door hinges is one of the easiest DIY home improvement projects. In most cases, it’s just a matter of unscrewing the old ones and installing the new. It really doesn’t get much easier than that, and a full kitchen can usually be finished in a single afternoon. Don’t just limit yourself to kitchen cabinet door hinges, you can swap out the ones in your bathrooms, hallway, or entertainment center. For the beginner, I recommend finding hinges that … Continue reading
Brass hinges add a level of elegance to any cabinet or door. The best part about them is that they can replace just about any existing hinge with a simple installation. You can swap out your old, standard hinges with fancy brass hinges in an afternoon and many times all you need is a screwdriver to do so! Whatever hinge you need, there is a brass counterpart, even brass butt hinges! With so many choices you have the opportunity to … Continue reading
Butt hinges are the King Kong of the hinge world. The most common use of a butt hinge is a truck tailgate, but they have tons of other uses. These hinges are almost always welded on, but there are also some that come with holes for bolts or screws. These are primarily for industrial use, and generally not recommended for home use, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t use them. You have to be ready for a heavy duty … Continue reading
If you’re looking to add a touch of class to a simple cabinet or door oil rubbed bronze hinges are the way to go. They add a classy and rustic feeling to every installation and can usually just be swapped out with the current hinge. Bronze is very strong, so these hinges can take years of abuse and wear and tear. Oil rubbed door hinges tend to be a bit thicker than a standard door hinge, so some extra woodworking … Continue reading
Shutter hinges are the perfect accent to any window. They may seem small and unnoticeable, but a shuttered window with plain hinges will stand out like a sore thumb. Taking the time to find the right ones will give your room a completed feel. Exterior shutter hinges have to be high quality, if not they will rust and break in just a few years of weathering. There are many exterior hinges that are handcrafted by blacksmiths on the East Coast … Continue reading
Cupboard hinges are one of the easiest things you can change to improve the look and functionality of a room. In most cases you only have to remove the old hinges and replace them with new ones. This is especially true with visible kitchen cupboard hinges. If you don’t want to go through the work of refinishing or replacing your cupboard doors changing out the hinges is a good way to make an improvement. Cupboard door hinges come in thousands … Continue reading
Concealed cabinet hinges give a very sleek and finished look to any set of cabinets. It doesn’t matter if it’s in the kitchen, bathroom, or garage they look great! My favorite use for a concealed cabinet hinge is on flat and sharp corned cabinet doors. Visible hinges on these types of cabinets just doesn’t look right! Another major benefit of concealed cabinet door hinges is that they’re usually adjustable hinges so you can dial in their position as your house … Continue reading
Installing hinges is a DIY home improvement job that just about everyone can do, as long as they know how to use a drill and have a semi-steady hand with a chisel. I’m also going to assume that you know right from left… There are right handed doors and left handed doors. The easiest way to tell the difference is the side that the hinge is on when the door opens in is its side. If you open a door … Continue reading