Vintage Door Knobs

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:58:25 +0000

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 is talk to the ladies that work there to see if they have any leads that can help me out. Nine times out of ten they can point me to an estate sale or a salvage sale that will have exactly what I’m looking for. Not only do I get what I need, I get it cheap. Double win!

On the odd chance I can’t find vintage door knobs that way I’ll cruise to my local salvage yard to see what they have. It’s a dirty and difficult job to look through all the crap that they have, but if you do find what a vintage knob you can get it for nearly free.

If all else fails, I’ll turn to the internet. eBay has tons of vintage door knobs from all periods, and there are stores set up that do the hunting for you. You’re going to pay much more this way, but if that’s what it takes to get the perfect vintage door knob, that’s what it takes!

Brass Door Knobs

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:27:32 +0000

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. Brass lasts an incredibly long time, and maintains its shape and finish under daily abuse while still being a very affordable material. Aside from crystal door knobs, almost all other door knobs are made from brass.

You can find brass door knobs at any home improvement center, but if you want to find something really special you’ll have to turn to other avenues. Antique brass door knobs can be found at antique stores, garage sales, and second-hand stores. High end polished or solid brass door knobs can be found on the internet or interior design stores in your area.

Some people feel that brass knobs are the generic choice when you don’t really know what you want. This is only true if you choose a generic style! There are so many different options that you can choose from you’re bound to find the one that’s perfect for you and your home. This is a good time for you to be very picky since there are so many options. Consider the fact that these door knobs are going to be in your home for a really long time, unless you change them again, so buying one or a set that will fit your style for a long time to come is a fantastic idea.

When you know what you’re looking for, take the time to find it. Don’t settle for something just because it’s the easy choice! And don’t forget that door knobs are really easy to install, so even the most DIY novice can do it. Unlike many other projects where you have to hire help to get the job done, installing brass door knobs is not one of them so you can save money!

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Vintage Door Knobs

Brass Door Knobs