We had a nice surprise in the mail the other day: the May edition of Hardware and Builder Supply Dealer magazine arrived. That's a monthly magazine full of useful information and the newest trends for hardware store folks like yours truly. Obviously receiving the magazine wasn't the nice surprise but rather it was an article [...]
If you are looking for an easy, fresh take on grilled shrimps to make on your Big Green Egg, look no further: this recipe for grilled lime shrimp skewers could not be easier and tastes wonderful. First things first, you will want to soak wooden skewers in water for a total of at least 30 [...]
Ace is "the helpful place" and our Ace Blackhawk Hardware customers are taking that slogan to a whole new level. During the month of April, the Ace Foundation ran its inaugural Round Up for Kids donation drive in 514 participating Ace Hardware stores across the nation. We are extremely proud of our local Blackhawk Hardware [...]
We're so honored to have won Elevate Lifestyle's annual Best of The City Award for best hardware store yet again! A huge thank you to all our fans who cast their vote for us earlier this year! THANK YOU! The Best of The City Awards have been around since 2007 and today include over 500 [...]
Anyone that's ever changed a stinky diaper, listened to toddlers wail or endured rounds and rounds of "Why?!" questions knows that Moms are awesome because they've patiently dealt with this for years and years. Moms work hard to provide their children with a childhood filled with love and care. From teaching us how to walk [...]
It shouldn't come as a surprise that herbs are popular plants at Blackhawk Hardware's Garden Center here in Charlotte and our customers love them. They don't take up a lot of space, aren't needy and are super useful to have on hand. Whether you plant herbs in your raised garden bed, containers on your patio, [...]
If you are one of the lucky ones that get to work from home, you know how important a designated space is to being productive and getting stuff done. A home office or simply an office nook are where you'll spend a hours making kibble. Aside from the occasional day spent with your laptop on [...]
What do you think about when you think back to last weekend's Masters in Augusta? Probably Jordan Spieth's sad performance in the final round. But, right after that your thoughts might wander back to the immaculately trimmed and beautifully designed golf course with its signature azaleas. Such a spectacular show! It's that time of year [...]
Don't be afraid of bison - these Big Green Egg bison burgers are a delicious step up from regular burgers. Bison, or the other red meat, is a great choice to substitute for ground beef in all your favorite recipes. You can usually find ground bison at many Charlotte grocery stores. The meat is 80 [...]
With spring weather being here we're excited to show off some of things we've come up with to make your shopping experience at Blackhawk's Garden Center even more fun. We've been spring cleaning and have completely reorganized our stock. Now, finally, we have designated areas for all our items such as planters and garden statues. [...]
