Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
Doorknobs / Locksets Buying Guide Because doorknobs (sometimes called locksets or handle sets in the construction trade) must open, close, and lock doors on a frequent basis, it's important to have knobs that work smoothly, efficiently, and securely...
Before You Shop for a Doorknob Before you shop for a lockset for a door, be sure to make note of the following so the knob you buy will fit 1) The door's thickness...
Exterior Locksets Locksets for exterior doors may be called entry locksets, exterior locks, or keyed locks...
Interior Locksets Interior locksets may be called interior knobs, passage locksets, spring-latch locks, or tubular locks...
Window Glazing for Doors If you're considering a glazed entry door, you'll have many glass options to choose from, including clear, etched, beveled, leaded, and many other ornamental glazings...