Hinges are ubiquitous mechanical components and, typically, engineers are most familiar with those with a solid pin. Many may not know, however, that a leading use of coiled-spring pins is in hinges ...

Most homeowners are familiar with the spring hinge. You find them on cabinet doors, entry doors and even garage doors. They ensure the door swings shut after you open it and that it doesn’t remain ...

Dear James: In my house, which is rather old, the door hinges are stiff, and the cabinets don't close well. I need to install new ones. What are the best hinges for the various applications? — Tammy H ...

Q: The heavy door that leads from my house into the garage doesn’t close by itself anymore. What’s wrong with it? A: You have a hinge problem on your fire door, which is required to have a ...