Can I install a keyed lock in my sliding patio door if it didn't come with one?Roger E., Katy, Texas You have two options: You can get a general retrofit kit from an outfit like Swisco.com (it ...

When buying sliding glass doors, Cappello recommends prioritizing "performance, protection, and peace of mind." It can be tempting to focus on the sleekest frame, shiniest hardware, or what ...

Most sliding patio door handles are pretty straightforward: there’s the handle and the lock, usually a lever or a button. Not much to improve on there, right? Not according to Carbon Design Group.

There are replacement hardware companies such as Blaine Window Hardware, Inc. (www.blainewindow.com, 800 678-1919) that specialize in hard-to-find and current replacement window and door parts.

A sliding patio door provides one of the very best ways to connect the interior of your home to the outdoors. Its two large, glass panels—one fixed, one sliding—flood the room with sunlight ...