We try to keep it educational around these parts. I hope you walk away with at least some tidbits of information with every article you read. This is part of the reason I love the Locks and Links series so much. Also, it’s a little bit like cheating. I put all of the […]
Read moreThe golden arches. A pig-tailed redhead with freckles. A green mermaid with her siren call of a hot cup of coffee. I don’t need to give you the names of these restaurants for you to know what they are, and that, my friends, is the beauty of brand identity. However, brand identity is a lot […]
Read moreIt’s time for a chat. You might not like it, but it’s necessary. Let’s all make a commitment that we’re going to be nicer to our door and lock hardware this year. It seems like such a simple thing. We’ve heard it so many times, but when March rolls around we see it: Debris-filled strikes, […]
Read moreAre you tired of the same old doors? Are you wanting a fresh new look, but don’t want to burn through your budget on replacing entire doors? Do I sound like I’m in an infomercial yet? Ok, I’m done. We did, however, recently ask us how they could freshen up their doors and not deplete […]
Read moreIt’s easy to forget about the warranties on your hardware. In fact, I’d venture to say most people never think about them until something goes wrong. And with the amount of use door hardware undergoes, it’s safe to assume something is going to happen. While the upfront cost of higher-grade hardware may scare you off– […]
Read moreThe bees will buzz. The birds will sing. And your door will squeak because it’s gone all winter long without proper lubrication. If that’s the case, we have a few tips for you to get your door hardware ready to roll this spring season. Warmer weather typically brings more people out and about so you […]
Read moreDo you know how many repair and maintenance work orders you submit each year for crash bars on your delivery doors? If you’re like some of our customers, it can be quite a few. From stock carts to makeshift door props to unorthodox ways of opening the door (i.e. kicking the door open – yes, […]
Read moreLast week, we talked about a few steps you can take to extend the life of your door hardware. We get it. That stuff is expensive and you want it to last. However, accidents do happen and while they may not be able to be avoided completely, you can often spot signs of door hardware […]
Read moreWe’ve talked about green hardware a few times over the past few months, but it occurred to me while reading the latest edition of Doors & Hardware, which focused on green initiatives within the industry, that we hadn’t discussed the strategic factors of “going green.” LEED v4 went into effect in November of 2013; while […]
Read moreI would venture to guess 75% of incoming phones calls in LockNet’s Nationwide Repair & Service Department start with, “This is Name from Company; my [insert hardware of your choice here] is broken. How do I get a locksmith out?” Stuff breaks – and it’s inevitable. Whether it’s your iPhone or the closer on your […]
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