
Door Knobs vs Door Levers: Which is Best for Your Home
- Corey Buckingham
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When it comes to selecting the perfect door hardware, the choice between a door knob and a door lever can feel overwhelming. At eBuilderDirect.com, we understand that every detail matters. That’s why we offer a wide selection of both door knobs and door levers to suit your needs and style preferences.

How to Rekey Kwikset SmartKey Door Locks
- Corey Buckingham
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Rekey Instructions
- Make sure your door handle or knob is in the locked position.
- Insert original key and rotate key clockwise 90 degrees.
- After rotating key 90 degrees, insert SmartKey Learn tool into the small slot next to the key hole.
- Press learn tool until you feel a click then remove the learn tool and the original key.
- Insert new key fully into the lock cylinder and rotate counter clockwise 180 degrees, then 180 degrees clockwise, and to complete back 90 degrees counter clockwise to the starting position.
- Congratulations, you have just rekeyed your lock!

Residential Door Hinge Selection- How to Order Door Hinges Online
- Corey Buckingham
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Door hinges are a critical part of your door hardware selection. Selecting the appropriate door hinges for your project will ensure a seamless fit and decades of reliable performance. There are a few factors to consider when choosing between different types of hinges which we will lay out below. This guide will focus primarily on residential door hardware and what will be found in the majority of homes across the US. As...

How to Order Door Hardware Online
- Corey Buckingham
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