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Door Kick Plate Alternatives: A Damage-First Guide

The most useful door kick plate alternatives are not necessarily different materials shaped like the same familiar plate. They are solutions matched to the…

By Walt Freeman · 6 August 2026

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Mortise Lock Sets, Explained: Parts, Fitting & When They're Worth It

What 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.

6 August 2026