The Door Folkshttps://www.thedoorfolks.com/2026-08-09T12:00:00ZSchlage Lock Cylinder Replacement: Fit and Installation Guidehttps://www.thedoorfolks.com/blog/schlage-lock-cylinder-replacement2026-08-09T12:00:00ZBy Walt Freeman, a door-hardware fitter with 25 years of commercial and residential experience.How to Measure Door Hinges: Step-by-Step Replacement Guidehttps://www.thedoorfolks.com/blog/how-to-measure-door-hinges2026-08-08T12:00:00ZReplacing a residential door hinge is not simply a matter of matching the size printed on the package.Width of a Standard Door: U.S. Sizes by Door Typehttps://www.thedoorfolks.com/blog/width-of-a-standard-door2026-08-07T12:00:00ZA typical U.S. exterior or front door is 36 inches wide, while an interior door is commonly 30 or 32 inches wide. These are common market dimensions, not one…Door Kick Plate Alternatives: A Damage-First Guidehttps://www.thedoorfolks.com/blog/door-kick-plate-alternatives2026-08-06T12:00:00ZThe most useful door kick plate alternatives are not necessarily different materials shaped like the same familiar plate. They are solutions matched to the…Mortise Lock Sets, Explained: Parts, Fitting & When They're Worth Ithttps://www.thedoorfolks.com/blog/mortise-lock-set2026-08-06T12:00:00ZWhat a mortise lock set is, how it differs from the bored locks on modern doors, what the parts do, and when retrofitting one makes sense.