: I have door problems. One of my doors closes by itself and it isn't supposed to. The other door doesn't latch correctly. How can I fix these? A: If all of life's problems were as simple as these, ...

Dear James: I bought an old house that needs a lot of work. It looks like most of the doors and cabinets will need new hinges. There are many types of hinges to choose from. What is the best type of ...

A door that refuses to stay open is a truly frustrating bit of household disobedience. Snap that door into shape with a pin bend, and learn a few other door fixes while you're at it. As fall turns ...

Hinges are ubiquitous mechanical components and, typically, engineers are most familiar with those with a solid pin. Many may not know, however, that a leading use of coiled-spring pins is in hinges ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? In the home--as in life--it's often the little things that matter. And it's amazing ...

Dear James: In my house, which is rather old, the door hinges are stiff, and the cabinets don't close well. I need to install new ones. What are the best hinges for the various applications? — Tammy H ...

The high-performance Series 880 Coiled Spring Pin is designed for PC-board card locks and ejector clips. The pin uses a special spiral spring concept and its combination of strength and flexibility ...

Left unchecked, minor inconveniences will usually become major problems in a short amount of time. Such is the case with door hinges. Imagine how many times we open and close our car doors. Because ...