How-To Guides
Learn How to Add Mood Lighting to Your Home
Light it up this autumn! Renovating a space, without giving consideration to lighting is like going to an all inclusive, 5* resort and only eating what’s in the bread basket. Make sure you explore a variety of dishes, and factor adding dimension into your home with lighting. Draw attention to your favourite art with downlighting, add energy to panelling with wall lights or make that reading nook even more of a cosy spot.
Choosing the right size shelf bracket
One of the most asked questions our customer service team receive is 'What are the best size brackets for the size of shelves I have in mind?'
When creating functional and aesthetically pleasing shelving solutions, selecting the perfect size bracket is essential in order to provide the necessary stability. Personal preference certainly does come into play, but other key factors including shelf depth, shelf length, weight baring capacity and bracket material. Here's our guide on how Yester Home's range of cast iron brackets whether minimal or decorative can assist you.
How To Install A Tubular Mortice Latch: A Guide
Here at Yester Home we stock a wide selection of mortice latches in a variety of styles and finishes. Please refer to the following for thorough installation instructions, but keep in mind that some carpentry and joinery knowledge would be helpful but not absolutely necessary.
How To Install A Thumblatch: A Guide
Here at Yester Home we stock a wide selection of Thumb Latches. They provide a historic appearance and feel to any kind of home and are typically used on plank ledged and braced doors.
The many components that are included in the Thumb Latch sets are listed below along with an explanation of each one's function. Please refer to the following for thorough installation instructions, but keep in mind that some carpentry and joinery knowledge would be helpful but not absolutely necessary.
How To Install Surface-Mounted Door Knockers: A Guide
Here at Yester Home we stock a wide selection of door knockers in a variety of styles and finishes. With regards to installing a door knocker there are two different types of fixings—"Bolt-through" and "Surfaced Fixed". This guide's installation instructions are for door knockers of the "Surfaced Fixed" variety.
Rim Locks & Latches Explained
The oldest type of locking device, rim locks have been used since the Medieval period. Fitted to the surface of a door, they ooze charm and character and are often...
Which Hinge Should I Use?
We’ve put together a simple guide to help you choose the correct hinges for your application ...
How To Create Open Shelving
Whether you are starting from scratch or renovating your existing kitchen, open shelving has become a staple. It looks great in all kitchen types and is practical too. If you are dubious about exposing your clutter to the world, opening shelving encourages you to live by the decluttering rule; only keep an item if it’s useful or brings you joy aesthetically.