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Common Request From Customers: Replace My Door

Posted by andersonlock Aug 19, 2011 GMT +00:00  •  Uncategorized  •  (0) Comments

“Before” and “After”

Anderson Lock installers and lock techs replace doors and frames and door hardware every day and everywhere. These pictures aren’t shown here because they are unusual in any way. They are shown here because I have them to share! Usually the techs don’t take pictures! And when… Read More »

 
 

Strangest request from a customer? Batman doors come to mind…

Posted by andersonlock Aug 11, 2011 GMT +00:00  •  Uncategorized  •  (2) Comments

The Dark Knight Motorcycle

When Maureen from MSI interviewed Cortney for a book / website / event that MSI is sponsoring to honor 50 family-owned, Chicago-area companies, one of the questions she asked was, “What was the strangest request you have had from a customer?”

Hmmm…I guess there could be… Read More »

 
 

Handles and Knobs with Artistic Flair

Posted by andersonlock Aug 05, 2011 GMT +00:00  •  Uncategorized  •  (0) Comments

Charles Edwards Hand Levers

Horned Starfish Door Knobs

CHARLES EDWARDS®  King’s Road, London

…Across the Road

Charles Edwards features a wide variety of antique and unique decorative hardware and lighting fixtures. I found the site when searching for more hand handles, but became even more… Read More »

 
 

Door Knobs Are For the Birds

Posted by andersonlock Jul 27, 2011 GMT +00:00  •  Uncategorized  •  (0) Comments

Photos taken at a Des Moines, Iowa, Farmers Market.

I wondered what happened to all the doorknobs after the ADA legislation started requiring levers.

 
 

Now Hiring: Lock Technicians and Installers

Posted by andersonlock Jul 15, 2011 GMT +00:00  •  Uncategorized  •  (0) Comments


Anderson Lock – Help Wanted

 

 
 

Welcome, Family-Members to Family-Owned Anderson Lock

Posted by andersonlock Jun 29, 2011 GMT +00:00  •  Uncategorized  •  (0) Comments

Gene Anderson opened Anderson Lock in a corner of his parents’ hardware store. Before long, his parents, Andy and Ella,  were working for him at a new location. Then his brother, Norman, joined the company. Gene’s daughter, Cortney Wascher, now has majority ownership, and her husband, Devin, is… Read More »

 
 

Happy Fourth of July! Be Safe!

Posted by andersonlock Jun 28, 2011 GMT +00:00  •  Uncategorized  •  (1) Comment

 


Anderson Lock’s Busy Showroom

ANDERSON LOCK will be Closed Monday, July 4th
We hope you will enjoy a safe and happy holiday!

 
 

Another Hand-y Door Handle

Posted by andersonlock Jun 09, 2011 GMT +00:00  •  Uncategorized  •  (0) Comments


A Welcoming Hand-le!

This photo was among a group of photos titled, “Stuff You Don’t See Everyday,” emailed to me today by Brenda’s mother. If you come across photos of odd doors or door handles, send them to me at kathi@andersonlock.com and I will share them. Or perhaps you would like to come… Read More »

 
 

The Key to a Happy Birthday…

Posted by andersonlock Apr 27, 2011 GMT +00:00  •  Uncategorized  •  (0) Comments


Cathy at her decorated desk

…is having lots of friends at Anderson Lock who decorate your desk!
Balloons, caution tape…even colored Christmas lights!

Happy Birthday, Cathy!

 

 

 
 

The key to opening that bottle is…

Posted by andersonlock Apr 25, 2011 GMT +00:00  •  Uncategorized  •  (0) Comments

 

Wine Bottle Opener

This skeleton key corkscrew is not available at Anderson Lock. But you probably can still find them at Restoration Hardware. They are clearance-priced, so act quickly

 

 

These ornate skeleton keys are being sold at World Market, not at Anderson Lock.

They won’t open locks, but… Read More »