Barn Door Living: Tips, Trends & Tech

Piezoelectric tracks harvest kinetic energy from sliding doors to auto-charge smart locks. This guide explains the concept, realistic output, and design for low-power features.

Laser engraving plywood creates a believable faux antique wood grain on barn doors. Get the right settings, design tips, and finishing steps for a warm, aged look.

PDLC smart glass wiring for a moving barn door stays clean with a proper plan. Get strategies for concealing power cords, placing busbars, and using a flex loop.

A barn door mirror's angle directly impacts sales. This guide details how micro-adjustments in small showrooms improve self-view, build confidence, and guide purchase decisions.

Heavy lockable barn doors can trigger claustrophobia and insecurity in small spaces. This guide explains the psychological reasons and offers design tips to keep rooms feeling open.

Metal barn doors in bathrooms are safest with equipotential bonding and GFCI outlets. This guide details when bonding is needed to keep shocks unlikely in wet spaces.

Extended door slabs offer a solution for split-level steps between rooms. Get key considerations on swing direction, clearances, and safer alternatives like sliding systems.

Powderpost beetle control is crucial when dormant eggs in old wood erupt years later. Use simple checks to confirm activity and select effective, low-disruption treatments.

Stairway safety gate use with a barn door requires double security. Get essential tips on how to properly install a gate and add a lock plus stop to your barn door.

Cleaning rust streaks from your exterior facade is simple with the right method. This guide shows how to remove orange stains from barn door hardware without damaging walls.

A hidden pantry with a cabinet-matched sliding door conceals storage and saves valuable space in small kitchens. Get practical steps for planning the door, hardware, and layout.

Your RV barn door lock is a critical safety feature. A simple magnet isn't enough. This guide details the hardware needed, like gravity locks, to secure your door at 62 mph.