Anderson Lock inDoors

“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 »

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 »

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 »

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

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

Anderson Lock – Help Wanted

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 »

Anderson Lock’s Busy Showroom

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

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 »

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!

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 »