Door handles are pretty simple, right? Not exactly. The best type of handle for your door depends on where you're using it, ...

When we moved into our current house, all of the doors – interior and exterior – had tarnished brass door knobs and hinges that had seen better days. One of the first doors we decided to ...

It’s easy to see that brass doorknobs have their own special magic to impart upon your home. However, it’s important to note that brass alone is not a foolproof disinfectant. Brass doorknobs still ...

When we moved into our current house, all of the doors – interior and exterior – had tarnished brass door knobs and hinges that had seen better days. One of the first doors we decided to ...

This week: the reason why so many doorknobs are made of brass. Few things are touched as often in a day as door knobs. Despite the necessity of door knobs, they’ve become something of a trap due to ...

Brass can kill germs, and brass doorknobs are less prone to germiness. Zinc or brass knobs are often finished in another metal, and which is mostly a matter of aesthetics.

* Change the doorknob. A front-door knob is usually called a lock set because it includes both knob and lock.

Q: I’m in the process of changing the brass-finished door hardware in my home to brushed nickel. I’ve replaced the handles but would like to refinish the hinges, which are steel underneath.

THE iconic brass door of St Patrick's Presbytery in Belfast city centre was removed yesterday to undergo major refurbishment.