If you have recently spent any time cleaning out your gutters to get ready for the wet weather ahead, you may be looking for a way out of the tedious task. We all know the importance of keeping the gutters clean and in good shape, but we don’t always appreciate the effort it takes or…
Winter is blowing in fast this year, and you have probably already felt those cold drafts wafting in around the doors and windows. Now is the time to prepare your home for winter and block those cold drafts that are running up your electric bill. You will feel warmer, and your electric bill won’t feel…
Raking leaves is a chore that has been passed down through the generations. While the thought of diving into a pile of freshly raked leaves will always attract the young and old, it is important those leaves get picked up and moved off your lawn. It isn’t all about making your lawn look better, although,…
It is with great sadness we are saying goodbye to one of our fellow neighborhood hardware stores. Crown Hill Hardware has been a staple in the community for more than a hundred years. Due to a death in the family, the store will be closing its doors for good, which will leave a huge hole…
That red brick fireplace in your home is supposed to be a focal point of the room. Back when red bricks were cool and attractive, those fireplaces were beautiful centerpieces in a room that you could be proud of! As styles have changed and trends have evolved, those red bricks might be a bit dated….
Now that the days filled with summer sun beating down on the windows is behind us, it is time to pull out the window washing materials and give the windows around the house a good cleaning. You will appreciate the clean, streak-free windows when those rare occasions when the sun is shining high in the…
As we move our entertaining back indoors for the fall and winter seasons, it is a terrific time to revamp your dining room! With summer officially at an end, dinnertime festivities typically end up with everyone gathered inside where it is a bit more comfortable. You can get your dining space ready for fall entertaining…
The hardware store may seem an unlikely place to visit when you are on a mission to do some crafting, but think again! There are endless possibilities when you allow your creative muse to lead the way. It goes beyond the endless paint color combinations. One very inexpensive and versatile material you will find in…
It’s that time of year when we transition from bright and cheery flowers and décor to those of a much darker nature in time for the fall season. Halloween is around the corner and if you want to make your decorations stand apart from the rest, head to the hardware store. You’ll find some excellent…
As the leaves start to change colors, you may be preparing to say goodbye to your beautiful flower beds. You don’t have to go into fall and winter with a cold, stark landscape. There are several plants that will provide a pop of color on a dreary fall day. Our team at Greenwood Hardware can…