What is home improvement hardware and what is it used for?

Home improvement hardware refers to a wide range of tools and accessories essential for upgrading and enhancing various elements of a home. These hardware items are designed to provide both functional and aesthetic improvements, making them indispensable for DIY home improvement enthusiasts and professional contractors alike. Cabinet hardware includes knobs, handles, and pulls that add a decorative touch to cabinetry while also providing convenient access. Door hardware encompasses an array of fixtures, such as hinges, locks, and doorknobs, essential for securing entry points and ensuring privacy within the house. Similarly, kitchen hardware plays a vital role in transforming kitchens by introducing practical and stylish elements like drawer slides, lazy susans, and pantry organizers. Framing hardware plays a crucial role in securely mounting artwork and photographs. For added convenience, mixed hardware sets are available, containing a variety of hooks, nails, and screws. Screw posts are excellent options for binding materials together, making them indispensable in DIY projects and bookbinding.

What are some common hanging hardware types?

Each type of hanging hardware serves a specific purpose and comes with different weight capacities and installation methods, so choosing the appropriate hardware is essential based on the object's weight and the type of surface you are mounting it on. There are several common types of hanging hardware available on Etsy, including metal d-rings which are small metal loops often attached to the back of frames or canvases, and can be used in conjunction with wire for easy hanging. If you’re putting up curtains, you’ll definitely need to get a few curtain rods to hang your curtains and drapes, and they are available in many styles and materials from amazing sellers on Etsy.

What kinds of hardware are most useful for home improvement?

There are many common varieties of hardware that are invaluable for nearly any home improvement task. Whether it's a simple repair or a complex renovation, having these basic hardware items on hand is crucial for successfully completing various projects in your home and living space: Metal nails are essential fasteners used to secure various materials together, available in different sizes and types to suit different applications. Nuts and bolts are widely used for assembling furniture, fixing metal structures, and joining various components. Threaded screws offer better grip and are ideal for a broad range of tasks like attaching hinges, fastening wood, and assembling appliances. Steel staples are indispensable for carpentry, upholstery, and crafting, providing a quick and effective way to fasten materials together. Tacks are often used for fabric and leatherwork and consist of small, sharp fasteners that ensure a clean and secure hold.

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Here is a selection of four-star and five-star reviews from customers who were delighted with the products they found in this category.

Emma Tapp

5 out of 5 stars

"Beautiful hardware and shipped quickly. Thanks!"

2 x East Lake Victorian Antique-Style Solid Brass Handles Pulls Hardware 5-1/4"w #H44
Charissa Charpy

5 out of 5 stars

"The product is even better than expected. The hardware is heavy and it looks beautiful. Can’t wait to finish our built in shelves so we can fix them to the cabinet doors."

Luxury Drawer Knobs Pulls Natural Shell Cabinet Knobs Brass Green White Square Knobs Handles Dresser Knob Kitchen Hardware LBFEEL3.78"5"6.3"
Kaitlin Purple

5 out of 5 stars

"Great! Needed to install with different hardware by the way for thicker drawers (works well for doors mostly) but a-ok by me! So so cute. The animals on the front of the screw aren't too secure... had to superglue to ensure they don't come undone."

Solid Brass Animal cabinet knobs Rabbit Gold Knob pulls Sheep drawer Handles babyroom Cabinet Handle Pulls Knobs Wardrobe Handles Knob
Justin Castro

5 out of 5 stars

"Beautiful necklace! Looks like tiffany’s hardware collection, ever rusts, wear it everyday, sweat and shower with it and it still looks brand new! I love it so much ❤️"

Waterproof 18K Gold & Silver Link Necklace, Gold Chain Necklace, Trendy Chunky Chain Necklace With Adjustable Length, U Link Chain Steel
Sam Haus

5 out of 5 stars

"They are beautiful! I wish the hardware were attached better, maybe glued, to the knobs. If you screw them too far, they come apart."

6 PCs Rattan Door Knobs for Drawer, Cabinet; Wicker Woven Pull Handles; Wicker Pulls (Caramel & Ivory Rattan)
amy ingram

5 out of 5 stars

"Beautiful hardware would order from shop again"

French Brass "Heritage" Cabinet Hardware Knob Cup Pulls- Kitchen Drawer Pulls and Knobs

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Modern Matte Black 48" H Type Round Entry Door Pull Handle - Industrial Home Hardware, Bar door handle for entry doors.

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Child Proof / Pet Proof Deadbolt Cover - Multiple Colors! EASY INSTALL!!

Purple Titanium Deep Pocket Clip & Screws Set For Benchmade 940 Aluminum Handle

Door Pull Long Handle, Entry Door Handle 18″ Round ‘H’ Shape, Stainless Steel 304 – PVD Gold

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1 Step Handrail - Metal Grab Rail for One Stair - Scroll End Stair Rail

Titanium Clip Stainless Screws Axis Bar Stud For Benchmade Freek 560BK-1 Knife

1" (25mm) Flat Zinc D-Ring - Antique Brass - (FDR-110) - Free Shipping

Translucent Gold Pivot Scale & Pocket Clip Screws for Spyderco Smock C240CFP 9pc

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7.00" inches 2 pcs Vintage Retro Long Handle Drop Pull Solid Pulls Handle Cabinet Drawer Handle Pulls JBR345

Torx Screws For Spyderco Knife Custom Scale MXG Titanium Deep Pocket Clip Tip Up

Translucent Purple Torx Screws, Thumb Stud & Standoff For Benchmade 940-2 Knife

1-1/4" Wood Furniture Casters Set Of 4 Wooden Casters Antique Style Furniture Casters - Unique Ball Bearing Design - Comes With Insert

25 Pack 1.5" Iron Clavos Decorative Nail Stud Tacks for Barn Doors Gates Shutters & Furniture The Artisan Series Borderland Rustic Hardware

Black Scale, Pivot & Pocket Clip Screws for Spyderco Manix 2 G10 Handle Set of 9

1/2" Long Trunk Nails Brass & Steel (1/4 LB Bag) chest steamer antique vintage old tacks retro rustic patina fancy decorative case

Translucent Red Stainless Steel Axis Lock Bar For Benchmade Freek 560-1 Knife

1" Metal D Rings Dee Rings Non Welded GOLD - Free Shipping (D-RING DRG-118)

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Translucent Purple Screws Set For Spyderco Tenacious and Resilience Pocket Knife

Flat Black Screw Set For Benchmade Bugout 535 & Bailout 537 Handle Clip Screws

Replacement Scale & Pivot Screws for Spyderco Para 3 Folder Knife - Set of 4

4" Handrail rusted out HOLLOW Banisters Repair foot for 1" posts NO welding needed! Slips into existing Leg Painted Black Hardware included!

50 Pack 1.5" Iron Clavos Decorative Nails Screws Forged Hammered Door Nails Wood Furniture Upholstery Tacks Rustic Antique Forged Finish

Solid Brass Screws Set For USA Emerson Knife G10 Handle with Steel Standoff Model Cqc-7 Cqc-15 Cqc-8 Commander Sheepdog Bulldog Knife

Multi-pack sale - Clavos Nails, Hammered, 3/4 inch Diameter, Distressed, Premium Grade, , Matte Black Powder Coat Finish - Made in the USA

Flat Copper Steel Wire Clip & Screws For Spyderco Para 3 FRN Lightweight Knife

Matte Black Screws Set For Spyderco Tenacious and Resilience Pocket Knife

Gold Bronze Scale & Pivot Screw for Spyderco Manix 2 G10 Handle Paramilitary 2

Black Stainless Screw Set For Andrew Demko 20.5 Knife Pivot, Scale & Pocket Clip

Cast-Aluminum-floor-register-3-x-10 VR-102, Mount Registers, Air Return Grilles, Modern Aluminum Casting for Home Essential Ventilation

Latch, SHUTTER LATCH, antique style cabinet latch, Furniture latch. Left and right hand doors, ornate flush mount Latch oil rubbed bronze

Replacement Pocket Clip T6 Torx Screws For Kershaw Cathode 1324 Knife - Set of 2

400 size options. Holds 600lbs per set. These customizable table or bench legs will perfectly complete your project. Chose coated or not.

Dragonfly Door Knocker

Prima Decorative Cast Aluminum Floor Register 4" X 10"

Additional 3 inch Longer Screws in Brass and Chrome Color for Your Door Knobs / Cabinet Knobs / Hardware for your Knobs

Blue Pivot Scale & Clip Screws for Spyderco Paramilitary 2 - 9pcs

Stainless Steel Screws Set For Benchmade Barrage 580 583 Nylon Handle Knife 11pc

Polished brass finger door push plates arts crafts flower plate vintage

Stainless Steel Torx Screws Set For Benchmade 940 943 Aluminum Handle - 10pcs

Pennsylvania Dutch Star Clavos Solid Cast Iron 3 1/2 inch Size - SN-3 1/2

Purple Titanium Back Spacer Deep Pocket Clip Screws Set For Spyderco Manix 2 G10

Matte Black T8 Torx Screw Set For Benchmade Mini OTF Infidel 3350 - Set of 14pcs

Black Replacement Scale & Pivot Screws for Spyderco Manix 2 XL G10 - Set of 6

Stainless Steel Screws For Spyderco Lil’Native Compression Lock Knife

Fletcher Fleximaster Framer's Points 16mm 3,700 Picture Framing

Black Stainless Screws For Gerber Fastball Knife Pivot Handle Pocket Clip 5pcs

Replacement Scale Screws for Spyderco Paramilitary 2 - Set of 4 - T8 Torx Screws

Spanish, Mexican Clavos, 1 Inch, Nails, Free Ship CL-1

Black Titanium Deep Carry Pocket Clip & Screw Set For Benchmade OTF Infidel 3300

Stainless Steel T6 Torx Screws For Spyderco Smock Knife Pocket Clip Set of 3pcs

20 copper tacks 3/8" long

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