I’ve tested every method for installing hardware—eyeballing it, making DIY templates with tape or cardboard, using budget plastic templates, and even full-size pro templates. They all have their place (except making my own templates—I was never good at it, and it takes way too much time). While DIY templates save money, they waste time, and that’s just as valuable. If you're installing a lot of hardware on kitchen cabinets or using oversized pulls, I’d recommend a professional-grade template. Bu