Welcome to Further Details, a series dedicated to ubiquitous but overlooked elements hidden on your favorite products. This week: the reason why so many doorknobs are made of brass. Few things are ...

Thrifting can be great for your budget and the environment, but buying secondhand can make it difficult to know exactly what ...

“If you’re trying to make your old home look new, doorknobs are one way to do it,” says designer Barbara Schmidt. “It’s not nearly as costly as painting everything.” Switching out doorknobs can be a ...