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Tony Klagenberg of AMI sent me today's Wordless Wednesday photo, which looks like it was taken in a gas station or convenience store located in an area where crime is a concern. I'm wondering if someone thought this would give them extra security.

WW: Doubled Over

Tony Klagenberg of AMI sent me today’s Wordless Wednesday photo, which looks like it was taken in a gas station or convenience store located in an area where crime is a concern. I’m wondering if someone thought this would give them extra security.

Today's Quick Question has come up several times lately with regard to the code requirements for hospitals, nursing homes, and similar types of facilities: What is the difference between a

QQ: Health Care Corridor Door vs. Smoke Barrier Door

Today’s Quick Question has come up several times lately with regard to the code requirements for hospitals, nursing homes, and similar types of facilities: What is the difference between a “corridor door” and a “smoke barrier door” in a health care occupancy?

If you specify or provide door hardware, work for a school district, or advise school administrators on their safety and security methods, the article in today's post is a valuable tool for understanding the various considerations and options.

Locksmith Ledger: Classroom Locks 101, by Ken Cook

If you specify or provide door hardware, work for a school district, or advise school administrators on their safety and security methods, the article in today’s post is a valuable tool for understanding the various considerations and options.

Today's Fixed-it Friday photo was sent in by Shari Dial of Walsh Door & Security - the photo shows the rear exit serving a gas station in rural Illinois. If you see any interesting doors in your summer travels, you can submit photos using the photo submission link.

FF: Exit if you can.

Today’s Fixed-it Friday photo was sent in by Shari Dial of Walsh Door & Security – the photo shows the rear exit serving a gas station in rural Illinois. If you see any interesting doors in your summer travels, you can submit photos using the photo submission link.

Push bar panic hardware

It’s a Dog Eat Dog World, by TJ Gottwalt

Do you ever wonder about some of the strange terminology we use for specific construction products, especially door hardware? This guest blog post, written by TJ Gottwalt of Allegion, answers some questions about the term “dogging.”

Today's Wordless Wednesday photo was sent by Ken Kuzman of Houston-Starr...although the memories of these snow banks are fading for most of us, they'll be returning to some areas in a matter of months!

WW: Snowed In

Today’s Wordless Wednesday photo was sent by Ken Kuzman of Houston-Starr…although the memories of these snow banks are fading for most of us, they’ll be returning to some areas in a matter of months!

As school administrators continue to analyze the security of their exterior doors, questions have arisen about how to verify whether panic hardware is locked to prevent unauthorized entry from the outside. The infographic in today's post will help with that process.

Panic Hardware Infographic

As school administrators continue to analyze the security of their exterior doors, questions have arisen about how to verify whether panic hardware is locked to prevent unauthorized entry from the outside. The infographic in today’s post will help with that process.

I have mentioned this before...it's great when I receive photos or emails from

FF: Ditch the drapes!

I have mentioned this before…it’s great when I receive photos or emails from “door people”, but I absolutely LOVE when family members of iDigHardware readers start weighing in on door issues. 🙂

This enclosed exterior space adjacent to the hotel where I'm currently staying has an interesting egress situation. What do you think about this patio's egress routes? Would this situation keep you up at night?

Enclosed Courtyard Study

This enclosed exterior space adjacent to the hotel where I’m currently staying has an interesting egress situation. What do you think about this patio’s egress routes? Would this situation keep you up at night?