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Many homeowners dream of a lush, vibrant, healthy lawn. In most areas of the country, you need a sprinkler irrigation system to make that dream a reality. Sprinkler systems offer precise, consistent irrigation to ensure that your plants and grass get just the right amount of water (without the stress and hassle of manual watering). With…

Are you wondering how to get paint off wooden surfaces? Whether someone has painted over a nice piece of woodwork in your home or you’re looking to change the color of a piece of wood furniture, don’t worry! Removing paint from wood isn’t as difficult as you may think. Depending on the type of wooden…

Your yard can be a sanctuary—a place to go where you can enjoy yourself and escape from the rest of the world. If you have children or pets or just enjoy a sense of privacy, a wooden privacy fence can help you create your own little corner of the world. If you aren’t sure how…

Raised garden beds add a rich aesthetic to your garden while providing ease and convenience to your gardening. If you think raised beds aren’t your style, think again. With the growing trendiness of homegrown food, home gardeners have gotten creative with raised bed designs and styles. Raised beds aren’t only for vegetables, however; they also…

A crucial factor for a successful garden is fertile soil. Whatever you’re growing, all gardens require good, rich soil. When it comes to preparing your garden, using a garden tiller is a great solution for soil preparation. Discover what a tiller is used for, the best time to use one, and the types of garden…

Landscape fabric is a useful and relatively inexpensive landscaping tool that gardeners, homeowners, and landscaping companies often use for various landscaping projects. While landscape fabric is not rocket science and is actually quite easy and straightforward to use, it’s important to know how to properly use it so it can be as effective as possible. While…

There’s nothing quite as annoying as a leaky faucet. The steady dripping can keep you up at night with that irritating noise. Left unaddressed, leaks can eventually stain and even damage bathroom fixtures. So, what causes a leaky faucet, and how do you fix it? Leaky faucets are one of the most common household problems.…

The washing machine is the unseen workhorse of the modern family. While it’s often responsible for washing dozens of loads of dirty laundry per week, it’s usually ignored until something goes wrong. Yet many issues, from unpleasant odors to unbalanced loads, can be prevented by a little routine maintenance. Taking the time to clean and…

November 25th is Small Business Saturday! This is the perfect time to shop locally and support the smaller businesses in your area. Supporting local businesses goes a long way toward improving your community as a whole. With the holidays quickly approaching, our hardware store is the perfect place to grab a gift for a friend…

Have you ever put eggshells or coffee grounds in your garbage disposal? Don’t feel bad, we’ve all been there. But did you know putting stuff like that in your disposal can actually damage it? We’ve put together this guide to help you easily brush up on what’s safe – and what isn’t – to put…