A world of decorative hardware — the finishing touches for everything from cabinet knobs, hinges and pulls of all descriptions, to bathroom enhancements – mirrors, soap dishes, lights; to curtain finials or pullbacks, to … well, you get the point.
Where the visitor first meets you is where Michael Healy and Big Rock Bronze meet your visitor, too - at the front door. These door knockers and doorbell ringers, made from bronze, are all found at Knobs, Hinges and More.
Add comment June 15th, 2007
Several years back, when contemplating how to outfit a $400,000 building, we came across a hurdle we almost couldn’t jump over. It seems that when you want a commercial kitchen, your only option is stainless steel. This requirement, alone, seeming like theft, almost blew our budget out of the water - it was so expensive.
Why do you suppose that the authorities require stainless steel? The answer is that it lends itself well to sanitation, important for a public kitchen area. Stainless steel resists corrosion that could harbor unfriendly bacteria. It achieves this by being an alloy of iron and carbon (making it steel) and chromium (making it stainless). (more…)
Add comment June 13th, 2007
Ginger Bathroom Accessories elevates the bathroom experience to the level of the aristocracy.
These fixtures would appear in their element if the walls and floors were covered with marble. How do you complement marble and do it justice? The answer is with style.
Add comment June 11th, 2007
Why is there such a device as a “bin pull?”
As you examine bin pulls, you will discover that they are able to sustain a much stronger pull than a simple cabinet knob. 
Because bins are likely to contain pounds of potatoes, trash or other common-use items, a hefty handle is needed. Hence, the bin pull. (more…)
Add comment June 9th, 2007
A metal alloy in common use in cabinet hardware, pewter has a luster similar to silver. It is comprised of mostly tin with some copper thrown in to harden the alloy. Pewter, itself, is a relatively soft metal and can easily be hammered to shape. 
Because it has a melting temperature of about 450 degrees (depending upon the mix), it doesn’t lend itself very well to culinary uses where the temperatures can exceed 500 degrees. (Imagine a puddle of pewter at the bottom of your oven!) (more…)
Add comment June 6th, 2007
As I was browsing through a collection of hardware at Knobs, Hinges and More, I came across the Whitehaus product line. (I assume the name is German.) I was captivated by the shapes, the curves and the simplicity of design. They manufacture cabinet knobs and bathroom faucets, among other things.
Add comment June 4th, 2007
In these days of TB scares, it’s important to know similar dangers that can be lurking in common hardware. This came to a head when we visited an antique supply house a few years back.
We happened upon an old clawfoot tub and outfitted it with era hardware, including the crossed-knobbed, two-handled valves pouring out the one spigot and an external tube that controls how you drain the tub. I seem to remember that we almost had to get the external tube because of the sizes of the holes and fittings. (more…)
Add comment June 1st, 2007
Imagine, if you would, that you could memorialize in metal whatever you liked. Perhaps it’s a dog or cat or other pet from your past. Or, maybe, you’d like to remember that old hat you lost at the beach, or the first car you ever owned.
Well, I’m not suggesting that a harware manufacturer suddenly begin accepting pictures from customers and rendering them in metal. (BTW, manufacturers, here’s an idea that you CAN do with the right 3D modeling software and wax apparatus - any takers? I understand it’s expensive, but you may be able to make a killing!) 
But, you will find objects that resemble memorabilia from your past from current offerings. (more…)
Add comment May 30th, 2007
It’s that time of year again. Games are well underway. It’s too early in the season to tell who’s going to be in the playoffs. So, there’s still plenty of room for excitement. Well, there’s a rather unconventional way you can do your part. (more…)
Add comment May 21st, 2007
All you veterinarians and animal lovers - this one’s for you! Populate your pet care drawers with these friendly and even amusing animal knobs, hooks and pulls. 
Rosalie Sherman has captured the essence of many fine animals in these cabinet knobs, drawer pulls and robe hooks. (I don’t remember seeing this collection before in Knobs, Hinges and More, but it’s there now!) (more…)
Add comment May 18th, 2007