Shout out to Brinks for providing this product for review, my opinions are my own.
Quality: The quality of this 1.85-inch aluminum bathroom door hook is noticeable right out of the package. The door hook is durable... leaving no worries about it bending like a lawn chair if you hang a suit, dress, robe, travel bag, etc. This is more so a commercial product so it's shaped in a way that allows you to easily place clothing with hangers on it.
Design: When it comes to the design, I like the compact squared design of this door hook. When looking at it head-on... it looks like a little square and can blend in with a design without simply looking like a hook. The satin stainless steel finish is nice and ready for your shop's dressing room, bathroom, or wall. This isn't advertised as a hook for the wall, but... as an artist, I would use two to four of these hooks and place them side by side or even running vertically for a functional design in a shop or in a modern posh closet. A vertical design can either showcase the various colors a particular outfit has or... it could represent your selected wears for the week. Do I have a passion for fashion? It's possible.
So don't look at this product as if it's solely something for the restroom or for commercial purposes. Creativity goes a long way. In terms of using this in the home setting, you're good to go if your metal accents have a similar finish and you seek for it to be cohesive. If you don't plan to alter the finish to something you currently have or plan to have, just know that this product only has one color option.
Installation: The Brinks Commercial Restroom Door Hook took me less than 10 minutes to install. The longest part was screwing out and screwing in the front plate of the hook... which wasn't long at all, just don't screw it out too far to avoid it falling out:
Price: Price-wise, you can get the Brinks Commercial Restroom Door Hook for... $10 which falls in line with door hooks. Of course, door hooks vary in design, but if you like this particular design... grab it here.
When it comes to building a website, there are a plethora of options available in the market. However, two platforms that have gained immense popularity over time are Wix and Squarespace. Both of these platforms offer a comprehensive set of features and tools that make website building a breeze for users. But the question arises, which one is the better web builder? Let's dive in and explore the differences between the two.
Wix & Squarespace are cloud-based website builders that offer an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. They are great options for those who are new to website building and don't possess any coding skills.
With Wix, you can choose from over 800+ templates and customize them to your liking. It also offers a robust app market that allows users to add features to their website such as a live chat, social media integration, and more.
Wix example
On the other hand, Squarespace is a platform that offers 165 templates. It offers a range of templates that are perfect for creative professionals and businesses that want to showcase their work in a visually stunning manner. Both website builders provide a range of features such as built-in SEO tools, analytics, and e-commerce capabilities.
Squarespace example
In terms of pricing, Wix offers a free plan that comes with ads and limited features. Its paid plans start from $16 per month and go up to $159 per month. Squarespace, on the other hand, does not offer a free plan but provides a 14-day free trial. Its paid plans start from $16 per month and go up to $49 per month.
Wix includes 250 double-sided 300gsm Business Cards in both plans with delivery worldwide. Not sure if it's 250 business cards every month, but I recommend contacting the company.
Wix also includes the bandwidth to stream your video content without allegedly slowing down your site.
Squarespace includes the ability for your customers to check out under the same domain, Wix isn't exactly specific on whether that is an option.
Squarespace also includes product waitlists, low-stock alerts, and more. What is more? We're not exactly sure, but Squarespace claims to include tools that help you increase sales.
When it comes to customization, Wix offers more flexibility as it allows users to drag and drop tons of elements wherever they want on the page. Squarespace, on the other hand, has a more structured approach to website building, which can limit customization options for some users.
Wix gives more options, it may overwhelm some users and possibly intimidate them regardless of the template.
Squarespace is a bit more simple in terms of customizations, but it's a bit easier to digest with the square grid guides and easy-to-understand options.
In conclusion, both Wix and Squarespace are excellent website builders, but the choice ultimately depends on the user's needs and preferences. Wix is the winner in terms of options, and features, but Squarespace is no slouch.
Quality: The Brinks Commercial: Keyed Entry Lever & Deadbolt combo delivers a commercial feel, this particular set has a Satin Chrome Finish. The weight and sturdiness, definitely spell quality to me. There is no wiggle when the product is installed, and the screws are covered by a plate so you don't have to worry about them working their way out on the lever. There are also internal screws for the deadbolt, in addition to those you see on the exterior.
Security: Security-wise, the inner workings like the anti-pry shield are solid in terms of security. All the pieces you see here work to prevent unwanted entry, and I say that to say... make sure to use all of the parts instead of finding the quickest way to install this product that leaves behind parts.
The Deadbolt is ANSI Grade 1 and the Lever is ANSI Grade 2.
As mentioned before, according to the ANSI Organization, they utilize an array of tests that represent attacks on the locks for the sake of trying to gain entry:
ANSI Grade 1 requires 10 blows from a ram in order to gain entry and it must be hit in a select area, while ANSI Grade 2 requires 5 blows at a minimum of 360 pounds. See more.
Installation: Speaking of the Installation, it isn't bad at all as long as you have the right tools for the job, and I'm sure it won't take the company handyman long to get it installed. The plate holes guide the screws.
By the way... for the door lever, don't fully screw in the latch part until you connect it to the center area of the door lever. Give yourself the wiggle room and it won't take you long at all to connect it to finish up the installation.
Price: Price-wise, you can get this Brinks Commercial heavy-duty commercial combo set for $72.98. By the way, did I mention that this combo comes with a 10-year limited warranty? So now that you have the scoop on this product, feel free to compare and contrast, but we hope that this review made the decision a lot easier for you.
Before I jump in, I just want to give a shout-out to the Brinks team for supplying these products.
We were supplied with 4 products from Brinks commercial line for the sake of testing them out. Two products were selected for security, and two were selected as a solution for issues that required a solution. Did the products help? Let's jump in!
Now that you've seen the products, here are some installation videos.
The Brinks Commercial Keyed Entry Knob... is a sturdy commercial knob that can work for a home setting, but... it feels better suited for a commercial office door or one in a warehouse (for those who prefer a more warm look for their home). As seen, the installation didn't take long.
This keyed entry knob, works well for the office door it was installed on. The knob doesn't wiggle, feels secure, and serves its purpose. The screws are covered for a clean look, and if the knob needs to be replaced, the process to remove the plate is smooth (just have something to pry the plate off). One thing I will say is to keep the pin on the same keyring as the key unless you have a place to tuck it nearby. This was placed on an interior door, but it works for the exterior as well for increased security. This knob is an ANSI Grade 2, meaning that a ram would be required to hit this knob's face at least 5 times for the person gain access. This is straight from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
So thinking of a person without a ram trying to gain entry, gives even greater peace of mind. On a lighter note, it also keeps us out of Daisy's office while she's in a meeting that doesn't require our presence. A sign could work for that, but... as far as security goes, a solid keyed entry knob works.
Price-wise, the keyed entry knob you see here is generally sold in a set with a deadbolt for $59.96 or so. Not bad for commercial quality, so if you want to grab one of these knobs... and can't buy it ala carte, you're good to go with the deadbolt (which is also saw and pry proof). Did I forget to mention the 10-year warranty? Well, you get one of those too + based on my research... the deadbolt is Grade 1!
Although it would be better placed at the outer part of the door that swings away from the frame, I have the door stop closer to the crack of the door. The drop-down going into the studio... doesn't allow for it to be placed anywhere else, but it works and doesn't require me to have something to hold the door separately. The Brinks Commercial Kick Down Door Stop is incredibly sturdy and doesn't do that flimsy crap the way some others do where they just drop down if they aren't pushed up into a holder. You can flip it up and it stops halfway and stays up without a cradle.
When it comes to the look, I'd probably say that the bronze or the matte black might be a bit more appealing for the home setting... but the satin chrome looks great as well. This door stop comes in at $22.98 which works for the quality because I've experienced some bad/annoying ones. Ever see the door stops that require assistance just to make them kinda sort of work? This has been going strong and... without it falling down on its own to potentially wear down the grip over time, helps it last.
This privacy door latch is great for commercial and home settings. Don't think that commercial quality products are reserved for commercial properties only. You might see this near the door of your suite at a nice resort, but... you can also place it in your home as well. The quality of this product is undeniable, it's thick + sturdy and... the screws that come with it run deep so that it can't simply get kicked in.
I wanted to present this particular product because you never know who may be at the door and the traditional chain isn't as efficient. This latch only requires one move, you push and it lifts out to block the door from being opened further. This is great for general safety, almost like an extra layer of defense when you're turning in for the evening, but... it can also be an emergency latch in a situation when you don't have time to run into the home and lock the door because someone is behind you. Let's hope this never happens, but on the flip side... this is also a great latch to prevent small children from leaving the home and wandering around. That can increase a parent's peace of mind.
I was actually in one of the old office spaces when I saw a little boy around 3 years old standing near the busy roadway. He was playing with a ball and no adults were in sight. I dashed out and ran over to get him away from the road and asked him where his mom was, and if could he show me. He wasn't aware of my concern, but that could've ended badly. He took me across to a home on the other side of a little field where his mom and the babysitter were. Let's just say the mom wasn't happy that the babysitter was wrapped up in her phone while her toddler found his way outside to play. It was really weird, and I wasn't happy either, but... luckily it ended on a good note. I bring that up, because... that situation wouldn't have been a thing with this privacy door latch installed on the home out of his reach.
This ADA-compliant privacy door latch comes in at $25.98. Oh... and before I forget, this doesn't prevent the door from closing. There are products that will block the door and stop it from closing when they're in use, but... the start wearing on the door. If this is out while the door is wide open and being closed, the door will merely push it down and close it. On that note, it's for doors that swing in only, that's where the resistance comes in. By the way, you also get a 10-year warranty with this one too.
This product is fairly simple, you place them in little holes in the door frame and they reduce the noise and absorb the shock of a door being slammed. There are people who literally don't realize their own strength when it comes to closing a door, but it can urk you to hear a door slammed hard. Luckily this softens the blow, especially if you have something like a frosted, etched, or stained glass section on your door. A hard enough slam would surely shatter such a glass whether it be tempered or not. According to Home Guide, you're looking at $150 to $500 on average to get a glass replaced. When it's the glass in a front door, we're talking $150 to $600... so $5.98 for a pack of 12-door silencers is a great investment.
