Steve Green

After graduating in 2011, Steve worked in the interior design industry as a sales, advisor, and marketer. He has been writing and editing since 2014 mostly in the home decor and gardening industry. His area of expertise includes home decor, color matching, and home improvement. Steve is passionate about architecture, interior trends, using colors, and improving all parts of his home. 10 years of professional web publishing and media experience. 8 years working in the home design and interior decor industry.

Posts by Steve Green:

Standard Deadbolt Hole Size
| Updated August 2, 2022 | Published May 13, 2022

The standard size for a deadbolt lock is 2 ⅛ inches. This means that a 2 ⅛ inch diameter hole is required for the cross bore in the door, and a 1-inch diameter hole will be needed for the latch bore. Other sizes of deadbolts are available, but the standard size is suitable for most uses.

Standard Keyway Size Chart
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published May 11, 2022

If you’re looking at standard keyway size charts, you’ll also need to know more about keyways, and how they operate. Learn all about these in this article.

Standard Glass Panel Sizes
| Updated July 5, 2022 | Published May 11, 2022

If you are designing glass features on a building, then you’ll need to work with standard glass panel sizes to ensure your designs can translate into reality. Here we look at the standard sizes glass panels typically come in and other considerations you’ll want to think about when designing architectural drawings with glass components.

Standard Fire Pit Size
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published May 11, 2022

A fire pit can create a socializing space in your backyard where family and friends can congregate, but what is the standard fire pit size, and which would work best for your situation? We investigate common fire pit sizes here.

Standard Chimney Cap Size
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published May 10, 2022

For masonry chimneys, common chimney cap sizes include 8 inches by 8 inches, 8 inches by 13, 8 inches by 17, 13 inches by 13 inches, and 13 inches by 17 inches. A metal chimney cap is generally between 6 and 10 inches in diameter.

Parts of a vacuum
| Updated May 10, 2022 | Published May 10, 2022

If you want to figure out what is going on with your vacuum, then first you need to get to grips with the different parts of a vacuum, what they look like, what they are called, and how they work. Here we address all of these points.

Cost to Furnish a 3 Bedroom House
| Updated August 9, 2022 | Published May 9, 2022

The average cost of furnishing a three-bedroom home in the United States is $16,000, though, of course, this is a figure that can vary dramatically depending on your style, taste, and the quality of items you buy.

Best White Paint Colors for Bedroom
| Updated October 20, 2022 | Published May 8, 2022

Here we look at some tips for getting the perfect white paint color for your bedroom, along with some of the best white paints currently available.

Sand Dollar Color
| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published May 6, 2022

Sand dollar is a shade of paint available from a number of prominent paint manufacturers, including Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, and Dunn Edwards. Sand dollars that are not heavily bleached will have a light beige color, while those that have been in the sun for longer can have a color that is closer to white. For this reason, the color of sand dollars can be disputed as anywhere from off-white through to medium beige.

Standard Sliding Patio Door Sizes
| Updated July 31, 2022 | Published May 5, 2022

The standard height of a patio door is 80 inches. You can find some common width measurements of two-panel sliding patio doors at 60 inches, 72 inches, and 96 inches. For three-panel sliding patio doors, common widths are 108 inches and 144 inches.

Cabinet handle sizes
| Updated July 19, 2022 | Published May 5, 2022

If you’re looking at investing in new cabinet handles, then the size of them is going to be one of the factors you need to consider. Here we look at the common sizes available and explain handle terminology.

parts of a washing machine
| Updated May 6, 2022 | Published May 4, 2022

Here we look at the anatomy of a washing machine and the role that each one plays in the overall workings of the appliance. You may find this 3D diagram in handy when reading the descriptions of each part of a washing machine.