Door handles are pretty simple, right? Not exactly. The best type of handle for your door depends on where you're using it, your style, and how it functions.

With an elbow, a hip or even a single finger, you can push or pull open doors without having to set down your groceries, your toddler or your mobile phone. On a patio door, it makes carrying food ...

Instead of a simple, familiar mechanical latch, it’s now common for a car’s exterior door handles to remain flush against the door until the car is unlocked, requiring an electric motor to open.

The prank, filmed in China, featured an elaborate fake door set up with two door handles, push and pull signs, and even a replica red exit sign suspended from a convincing metal frame.