A common misconception is that closet door hardware, especially hardware for sliding closet doors, requires a bottom track. The belief is that the bottom track helps support the weight of the doors as well as keep the doors aligned. The Johnson Hardware, that we supply with our closet doors, is actually designed the other way …
Hardware for Bifold Doors
When it comes to closet doors, one of the most popular ways to mount them is as bifold doors. Basically this means that the doors are hinged together in pairs and will open and close in pairs. While there doesn’t seem like there would be much variation in the hardware for bifold doors there are …
Choosing the Correct Exterior Shutter Hardware – Hinges Part 1
If you want your exterior shutters to be able to open and close properly over your windows, you need to make sure that you choose the correct exterior shutter hardware. This can be a bit confusing as every window and window frame is different. Even if you have the same style of trim on all …
Gazebo Bird Feeder
I liked this gazebo bird feeder so much that I gave two out as gifts this past Christmas. Very easy to install, these feeders are handmade in Pennsylvania and are a welcome addition to your garden. Gazebo Bird Feeder $115.00 Click here to purchase Dimensions: 21″ tall x 12.5″ wide ( flat to flat …
Soup & Nuts, Building a Shutter & Door Business
Soup & Nuts, Building a Shutter & Door Business. Kestrel was started entirely from scratch back in 1988 by my partner and me. We began developing some different wood products namely radius arbors, pergolas, for entrance ways and folding screens. We officially opened for business on May 4, 1989 under the name of Kestrel Manufacturing. …
Should I go with bifold or sliding closet doors?
The choice between installing bifold doors and sliding closet doors depends on a few different factors. The use of the closet, the space around the closet, and, of course, your personal preference, are all considerations. What is the difference between bifold doors and sliding closet doors? The first thing to do is to look at …