This week: the reason why so many doorknobs are made of brass. Few things are touched as often in a day as door knobs. Despite the necessity of door knobs, they’ve become something of a trap due to ...

Brass tends to be more expensive ... For a more modern look, you can forego a traditional knob for a door lever. “I think they’re a little more interesting than a knob,” says interior ...

like those you see in historic homes made of beveled glass or intricately detailed brass. Another standout is even more rare, but very noticeable: A knob mounted smack in the middle of the door ...

Researchers discover sweat can cause corrosion of protective qualities of door knobs and taps within an hour of contact. Sweaty hands can reduce the effectiveness of bacteria-fighting brass ...

get new door knob plates (? name – the decorative ring that sits between ... would be for modern setups such as sold by Lowes (I quite like the Gatehouse Polished Brass Cabana Hall and Closet Knob ...