Hardware tips and articles Installing a Key in Knob Lock Installing Deadbolt Install Mortise Lock Replacing Locks Replacing Threshold Storm Door Guide Cabinet Doors and Drawers Refurbish Kitchen Cabinets: Shelves and Hardware Door and cabinet hardware tips Having installed hundreds of doors and built and installed a similar number of cabinets I'd like to share some of the things I've observed over the years. Hardware for doors is actually a pretty broad subject. These are broken down into two categories, residential and commercial. For any door I always suggest getting heavy grade hardware. The reason being that doors get a lot of use. Probably more so than anything else in the house. Hinges should be of high quality and for a classier look should be square not rounded corner hinges. Nothing looks worse than an expensive custom home with cheap rounded hinges on the doors; you see it all the time though. If you want the brass look for your hardware realize that unless you purchase solid brass hardware which is quite expensive, the finish is not very thick and it will deteriorate. Go for a brushed finish as opposed to a bright shiny finish for a longer lasting look.