Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Picture it: you’ve poured your morning coffee, and you’re making your way to your patio to watch the sunrise. You slide into your ...

I lived with my bedroom door's irritating squeak for months before finally addressing it. What surprised me wasn't just how simple the fix was, but how many people get it wrong. The entire process ...

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 ...

TOPIC: Understanding Door-Hinge Design and Effective Door-Removal Techniques OBJECTIVE: Given a vehicle door that is opened and required to be removed from a crash-damaged vehicle, the rescuer will ...

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. Regular lubrication can definitely help extend the life somewhat ...

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 ...

The question of hinge strength often arises during the design of an enclosure. Determining the strength of the individual hinges is fairly straightforward, but relating the strength predictions to ...

Pre-war cars, more specifically the '30s through'40s Art Deco era models, have incredible styling with beautiful lines that flow together in an unparalleled way. Leaning down to gaze upon those smooth ...