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Weber Grill Academy @ Blackhawk Hardware May 26-27

Join us for a not to be missed event as the Pros from Weber Grills set up shop with their mobile Grill Academy at Blackhawk Hardware! Friday May 26th 3pm - 7pm Saturday May 27th 10am - 6pm Meet the grill masters and pick their brains for tips to upgrade your grilling game! Try sizzling [...]

Better Ways to Organize Your Home with Blackhawk Hardware

Fighting clutter is a constant battle at our house so I appreciate any help I can get. When an item has a place, my life gets so much better so needless to say I'm loving Blackhawk Hardware's home organization solutions. Find them in the Houseware Department! But so many times an item doesn't really have [...]

Tips for Growing Tomatoes in The Carolinas

Tomatoes are a big reason why folks get into vegetable gardening. There is just nothing that comes close to eating sun-ripened tomatoes and the thoughts of delicious tomato sandwiches with flavor-packed home-grown tomatoes is making me salivate as I type this. So you're thinking about growing some tomatoes this year but don't know where to [...]

2017-06-02T15:23:59-04:00Blogs & Articles, Gardening|

Blackhawk Hardware Named Platinum Big Green Egg Dealer

The Big Green Egg Company has recently named Blackhawk Hardware a platinum level authorized Big Green Egg dealer. Above, you can see our team proudly accepting the official Platinum Dealer plaque, that is going up on display at the store. We're proud to say that Blackhawk Hardware is one of only two Platinum Big Green Egg [...]

Grilling Delicious Lamb Chops on The Big Green Egg

Grilled lamb chops are a favorite of ours and we thought we'd grill some on the Big Green Egg. After all, nothing screams Easter like an egg-shaped grill and lamb! We also made a zippy mint yogurt sauce to accompany the lamb chops. This recipe did not disappoint and was very easy to make. All [...]

2017-06-02T15:23:59-04:00Blogs & Articles|

The Easiest Way to Hang Wired Artwork

Here at Blackhawk Hardware we love nifty hacks that make life easier. We also love anything local to our beautiful Queen City, Charlotte. So it should come as no surprise that we are madly in love with the Hangeroo, a clever picture hanging gadget made right here in Charlotte, NC. In fact, on our quest [...]

Best Companion Plants to Help Your Vegetables Strive

We all do better when we have good friends in life. You may be surprised to hear that this is also true for our plants. Everyone knows pollinators like bees and other insects are crucial for fruits and vegetables to develop their crop but did you know that certain plants can help other plants to [...]

Style Your Entry Way with Benjamin Moore Interior Paint

Whether your home features a stunning entry way with a grand staircase (maybe even with a grand piano!) or a charming mudroom, first impressions set the tone for the rest of your house and welcome your guests in style. Make a statement and change up that builder's beige with a fresh coat of high quality [...]

Grilling Delicious Cod on The Big Green Egg

With many grocers running specials on seafood during lent, now is the time to include fish in your meal planning. This recipe for grilled cod is an easy and healthy method to get your vitamins this spring! Cod is packed with vitamins B-6, B-12 and D. It is a good source of potassium and magnesium [...]

A Stroll Through Our Houseware Department

A common phrase in reviews of our hardware store seems to be "They have everything!" Mr. Randy Rogers for example recently reviewed us on our Facebook page: Absolutely incredible selection, everything under the sun. Plenty of helpful staff ready to help you find whatever you need. Bringing you an amazing assortment, finding nifty life hacks [...]

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