“If you’re trying to make your old home look new, doorknobs are one way to do it,” says designer Barbara Schmidt. “It’s not nearly as costly as painting everything.” Switching out doorknobs can be a ...

Welcome to Further Details, a series dedicated to ubiquitous but overlooked elements hidden on your favorite products. This week: the reason why so many doorknobs are made of brass. Few things are ...

Brass door knobs and house numbers have been stolen from front doors in Wednesbury by metal thieves. Nine door knobs were taken overnight. Brass door knobs and house numbers have been stolen from ...

The formal simplicity of Sebastian Herkner’s new door handles for Italian brand Ento conceals a deeper story. Featuring smooth forms and a soft curve, the handle design, Herkner explains, is inspired ...

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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. Can I ...

WEST MILFORD — The mystery of the 32 missing antique brass door knobs from the doors of a closed township school has been solved, said police. A 54-year-old Oakland man was charged late last month ...

Researchers discover sweat can cause corrosion of protective qualities of door knobs and taps within an hour of contact. Sweaty hands can reduce the effectiveness of bacteria-fighting brass objects in ...