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Commercial Door Hardware Considerations for Your Property
When designing or upgrading a commercial property, door hardware is crucial. The right hardware can enhance safety, improve accessibility, and […]
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Curb-Enhancing Door Trends for 2025
In 2025, doors are more than just a need. They are a statement piece that adds personality and charm to […]
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3 Common Swinging Garage Door Myths Explained
The classic swinging garage door look is making a comeback. Often associated with traditional carriage houses, these doors have a […]
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When is Weather-Resistant Hardware Worth the Investment?
In the world of weather-resistant hardware, it’s hard to know when and where it’ll be worth it. One question that’s […]
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Specialty Door Hardware Considerations for Sliding Barn Doors
Sliding barn doors have surged in popularity over the past few years, becoming a stylish and functional choice for homes […]
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What to Consider When Choosing Swinging Door Hardware for Historic Home Renovations
When doing historic home renovations, it’s essential to pay close attention to the details that preserve the property’s original character. […]
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3 Ways to Freshen Up Your Entryway
Your entryway is one of the first impressions visitors have of your home and it speaks volumes before you even […]
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How to Enhance Security in Your Barn or Horse Stall with Upgraded Latches
Ensuring the safety of your horses and the security of your barn requires attention to every detail, right down to […]
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6 Benefits to RW Zoo Crank Operators
RW Hardware’s Zoo Crank Operators stand out as an innovative solution for those who need efficient and reliable tools in […]
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The Mechanics of Swinging Door Hardware
Swinging doors have long stood as a testament to timeless architectural brilliance, seamlessly blending elegance with functionality. Their effortless motion […]
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Maintaining Smooth Slides: Tips for Sliding Door Hardware
Sliding doors have surged in popularity, becoming a staple in both modern and traditional settings. Their attractive, rustic charm adds […]
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5 Maintenance Tips for Interior Doors
In every home or office, interior doors stand as silent sentinels, framing our daily lives. They are the unnoticed backdrop […]
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RW Buyer’s Guide: Which Sliding Door Track is Right for Your Project?
In today’s world of sleek, space-saving designs, sliding doors have rapidly become a favorite in both homes and businesses for […]
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Tips for Selecting Swinging Door Hardware
Swinging doors are a practical and stylish addition to many homes and commercial spaces, offering ease of movement and aesthetic […]
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Exploring 3 Unique Types of Strap Hinges and Their Ideal Applications
Whether you’re embarking on a new project at your stable or sprucing up your existing space, doors play a paramount […]
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Swinging vs. Sliding Doors for Your Interior Space: Finding the Perfect Fit
Interior design is more than just choosing the right color palette or placing furniture strategically. Often, the type of door […]
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5 Ways to Protect Your Garage
Your home is your sanctuary, a safe space where memories are made and treasures are stored. While many homeowners invest […]
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Modernize Your Office Through Door Design & Hardware
When it comes to modernizing your office space, it’s easy to overlook the role that door design and hardware play […]
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What is Specialty Door Hardware and When Do You Need it?
In today’s world, functionality and aesthetics play a significant role in how we design our living and working spaces. One […]
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Choosing the Right Door & Hardware Finish for Your Space
Your home is a reflection of your personal style, and the right door and hardware finish can truly elevate the […]
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Top 5 Tips for Barn Design
Building a barn can be quite a daunting undertaking if you aren’t prepared with the proper information, as there is […]
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Popular Swinging Door Applications
Swinging doors are a common feature that add beauty, class, and practicality to a building. Also known as pivot doors, […]
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How to Choose Historic Building Restoration Hardware
Historic buildings are not only beautiful, but they also serve as tangible connections to our past and cultural heritage. These […]
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Old is the New ‘New’ – Why You Should Restore & Renovate
Renovation and restoration are about more than respecting history. They’re about putting history to work for you. Whether it’s an […]
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Breathing New Life Into Tired Interiors: 6 Ideas for an Instant Refresh
For a space to truly shine, one must consider the basics: illumination, hue, and feel. Even with these fundamentals in […]
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We’re Setting a New Sustainability Standard. Here’s how.
For RW Hardware, sustainability is nothing new. In recent years, our company has actively pursued a policy of sustainability and […]
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Get Big Benefits from Thinking Small: 10 Ways to Maximize Your Space
From cozy and rustic to modern and stylish, tiny houses are rapidly becoming the residential trend of choice among people […]
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Installing a swinging door? Read this first.
Swinging doors look pretty simple but looks can be deceiving. While the mechanisms of most manual swinging doors are relatively […]
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Why Sliding Door Hardware Quality Matters
For over 140 years, our “Made in America” craftmanship has hinged on the word “quality”. When we say “sliding door […]
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Installing a Sliding Barn Door? Here are 6 FAQs and Answers.
Sliding barn doors are very much ‘in’ right now, and there’s a good reason for that. Sliding doors are easy […]
![8 Ways to Incorporate Sliding Barn Doors in Your Home](https://rwhardware.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/interior-barn-door-hardware.jpg)
8 Ways to Incorporate Sliding Barn Doors in Your Home
When we think of barn doors, we tend to think of, well, barns. But you don’t have to own a […]
![Sliding Door Hardware: How to Get Your Project Rolling](https://rwhardware.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sliding-door-1.jpg)
Sliding Door Hardware: How to Get Your Project Rolling
To build or not to build? That is the question. …Or is it? When it comes to a new door […]
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How the Right Swinging Door Can Transform Your Entire Garage
You probably don’t spend as much time thinking about garage doors as we do (not many people do!) but you […]
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Buyer’s Guide: Finding the Right Door Hinge
What is the single most important piece of hardware in any swinging door? At RW Hardware, we would argue it’s […]
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Sliding Barn Door Options to Fit Your Lifestyle
The first records of sliding barn doors date back to Roman times around two thousand years ago. We’ve taken on […]
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Different Types of Hinges and Their Impact on Your Project
Approaching a swinging door project must be done with careful thought and consideration. When executed successfully, your doors are able […]
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Garage Door Styles to Improve Your Curb Appeal
Garage doors are items that not only keep our precious cars and other things locked in a safe space but […]
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The Steel Skyrocket: Explaining the New State of Steel Production
In the 20th century, steel made in America forged the American manufacturing empire. But now, the price of steel itself […]
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Five Questions to Keep in Mind When Buying Door Hardware for a DIY Project
At RW Hardware, we stand at the horizon of a new frontier: the Rustic Renaissance. We may not be taming […]
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Choosing the Right Doors for your Stalls and Barns
Picking the right doors for stalls and barns is a stable investment and can be a daunting task. Where to […]
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Swinging Garage Doors vs. Sliding Garage Doors
Your garage is more than just a place to store old board games and leaky cars: it’s a vital part […]
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Box Track Hardware For Industrial and Commercial Markets
In an industrial or commercial setting, where everything is a series of shelves and doors, hardware is the basis for […]
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Selecting the Right Sliding Door Hardware
Everybody seems to be in the spirit of home improvement these days. And thanks to the Rustic Renaissance and a […]
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Stay On Track With Our Box Track Sliding Door Hardware Kits
We know a thing or two about box track sliding door hardware: that’s because we invented the original enclosed box […]
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Things to Consider When Choosing Stable Hardware
When you’re selecting stable hardware for your horse barn, you’re making a stable investment. It’s hard to know how to […]
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5 Advantages of Swinging Garage Doors
Looking to take things in a new direction? You’re probably very familiar with a sliding track overhead door in your […]
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Securing Your Barn Door Lock
Have you recently installed a sliding barn door in your home, barn or shop? Are you curious as to how […]
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Hand Welding vs Robotic Welding – Why the Artisan will Never be Replaced
In an era of developing robotics and boosting technology, businesses oftentimes prefer the cost-effectiveness of robotic labor over employee handiwork. […]
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Holding Strong for our Country, Community, and Employees
A lot has changed since we first opened our doors in 1880. We survived wars, economic downturns, and many other […]
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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR PRITZKER’S EXECUTIVE ORDER IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
After careful consideration of Illinois Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order in Response to COVID-19 and under the advice of experts and […]
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How to Attach Tempered Glass to Sliding Door Hardware
Are you looking for ways to increase the appeal of your home? Have you considered installing a door made of […]
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How to Select the Right Hardware for Your Heavy-Duty Door
Heavy-duty doors cater to various industry needs. From architectural to equine markets, installing a door comes with multiple considerations. Below, […]
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Sliding Garage Doors vs. Traditional Garage Doors
Homeowners and businesses alike have any given motivation behind shopping for a new garage door. From wanting to improve curb […]
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The Importance of Barn Door Weatherstripping
Barn doors play an important role on farms and homesteads, in barns, stables, and interior architecture. Especially in the winter, […]
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Choosing the Right Stall Door Latch
Your dream barn, stable, or equine facility can live up to its function while simultaneously securing the area and looking […]
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Hardware Needed for Safely Installing Swinging Garage Doors
Looking for a different variation from the usual garage door that rises and falls with the push of a button? […]
![5 Advantages of Sliding Garage Doors](https://rwhardware.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/5-Advantages-of-Sliding-Garage-Doors.jpg)
5 Advantages of Sliding Garage Doors
Garage doors offer more than the generic open/shut feature that keeps items in your garage’s interior safe from the outdoor elements. Regardless of the standard features brought by […]
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When Should You Use Heavy Duty Box Track Hardware?
“Quality,” John Ruskin states, “is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.” Ruskin was right; quality […]
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Building A Brand That Holds Strong
It all started with two letters seared into steel: RW. The brand you build to represent your company is the […]
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Exterior Sliding Barn Door Hardware Kit: What Makes Our Kits Unique
A great barn door is useless without its hardware and installation. Though exterior sliding barn doors cater to multiple trends […]
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Keeping Animals and Zoo Keepers Safe
There are a lot of things that go on behind the scenes when it comes to zoos, the animals that […]
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Selecting Heavy Duty Strap Hinges for Swinging Doors
There is specific criteria you should use when selecting heavy duty strap hinges for swinging doors. Strap hinges come in […]
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Change the Appearance of Your Home with Sliding Track Door Hardware
Sliding door systems have been around for well over a hundred years. The earliest applications for sliding doors were on […]
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How Preserving the Appearance of Historical Buildings Helps Communities
Historical preservation is becoming a more viable option for both commercial and residential properties. There are several benefits gained from […]
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Why the Longevity of Stable and Barn Door Hardware Is Important
The longevity of stable and barn door hardware is essential to the proper operation of doors. Most barns and stables […]
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