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| Pages Count | 147 |
| Publication Date | 2025-08-31T00:00:01Z |
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This 147-page guide provides practical information on door hardware selection, design considerations, and installation practices specific to Australian standards. It covers types of locks, hinges, handles and finishes, along with measurements, accessibility and security considerations, maintenance advice, and compliance guidance; published 31 August 2025.
Project Ideas
Business
Door Hardware Consultation Service
Offer on-site or remote consultations for homeowners and builders advising compliant, stylish hardware choices. Use the guide as your reference to justify recommendations, create checklists, and produce quoting templates. Market to renovators and small builders as a value-add that reduces rework.
Installer Training & Certification Workshops
Run paid half-day workshops teaching correct installation practices, accessibility compliance and maintenance using the guide as the curriculum. Target independent trades, social housing providers and community handyman groups. Offer a branded certificate to boost credibility.
Niche E‑commerce Bundles
Create curated hardware bundles (front door security pack, baby-safe interior pack, coastal corrosion-resistant pack) with detailed specs and installation notes drawn from the guide. Sell on a website or marketplaces with clear fitment charts to reduce returns.
Property Staging & Compliance Package for Hosts
Partner with short-term rental hosts to audit and upgrade door hardware for safety, accessibility and guest convenience. Use the guide to produce a checklist and estimate for improvements like deadbolts, peepholes, lever handles and compliant locks. Position as a premium service that increases bookings and reduces liability.
Content & Lead Magnet Strategy
Turn sections of the guide into bite-sized content: blog posts, checklist PDF downloads, short how-to videos and social reels. Use these as lead magnets to capture emails for a newsletter, promote consultation services, or sell hardware kits. The guide provides authoritative material to build trust quickly.
Creative
Custom Rustic Entry Door Makeover
Use the guide to choose appropriate hinges, locks and handle styles that match a reclaimed timber entry door. Plan measurements and clearance per Australian standards, pick weather-resistant finishes and a compliant deadbolt. End result: a high-impact before/after project for portfolio or local markets.
Accessible Garden Gate Conversion
Convert a standard garden gate into an accessible, easy-to-use gate by selecting lever handles, smoother latching hardware and correct hinge placement. The guide helps size clearances and choose corrosion-resistant materials for outdoor use. Great for selling to older homeowners or creating a neighborhood showcase piece.
Boutique Interior Door Hardware Styling Kit
Create themed hardware kits (industrial, minimalist, coastal) by combining handles, hinges and finishes recommended in the guide. Include installation notes and matching screw sizes. Package kits for renovators or DIYers along with a short how-to leaflet.
Upcycled Cabinet & Door Pull Workshop
Host a weekend workshop transforming salvaged handles and hardware into custom cabinet pulls and small doors. Use the guide to teach attendees about finish compatibility, screw sizing and minor repairs. Participants leave with handmade pieces and basic installation know-how.
Decorative Screen Door Redesign
Design a decorative screen/mesh door emphasizing ventilation and security. Use the guide for selecting security screens, suitable locks, and hinge types that maintain alignment under outdoor conditions. Produce a step-by-step build that can be photographed for social media content or a how-to PDF.