Is your home ready for a touch of modern sophistication? Benjamin Moore's color of the year 2019, Metropolitan, is going to add just that while uniting the tastes with its broad appeal. With its versatility, Metropolitan will look great in almost any room, be it a kitchen, living room or nursery. Explore some ideas below [...]
It's that time of year - watch out turkeys! Hands-down, our favorite way to eat turkey is smoked on the Big Green Egg. And here's our yummy recipe for a whole bird. But when you're not in the mood for a whole bird because of the size of your crowd or the time it takes [...]
Fall is the ideal time to plant new trees, bushes and shrubs in your yards. Blackhawk Hardware's Garden Center currently has plants with the most beautiful textures and colors. Perfect to add a bit to your landscaping or replace struggling plants. Selecting new bushes and trees right now gives you a great preview of their [...]
Freshly painted walls are a fabulous thing! Powdery matte, or shiny gloss, you just can't stop yourself from running your hand over that (dried) new coat of quality paint. Now is the time to pick out new colors and paint your rooms to complete the project before hosting the holiday crowds. Gather your friends and [...]
Well hello fall weather! That sudden drop in temperatures this past week had us craving comfort food. And so my husband set out to smoke a tasty brisket on our Big Green Egg and I made some mac 'n' cheese and kale. The recipes for the smoked brisket and kale side dish came out of [...]
"It's Blackhawk Hardware's batty pumpkin contest and we goblins need your help so grab our bloody finger and hauntedly cast your vote!" It's time to vote! A fierce Pumpkin Design War broke out between our departments and we need all customers big and small to cast their vote on the pumpkin they like best! Our [...]
Hello fall! Hello beautiful foliage! Uhm, hi there leaves on the ground... This year we're hoping to make your life a little easier when it comes to fall yard work. Owner Andrew Wilkerson has shown us some of his favorite fall tools at Blackhawk Hardware. First of all - safety first - reduce splinters, calluses [...]
Steampunk and vintage toy fans rejoice, we now carry the magical Clockwork Dreams line of automata sets! Step back in time and enjoy assembling and playing with these retro toys. The Clockwork Dreams design team used gears, ratchets, cranks, etc to create intricate moving toys. Once you've put together your automata, turn the crank to [...]
Oh this grilled veggie quesadilla was delicious and once again showcased how versatile of a piece of cooking equipment our Big Green Egg is! For this meal we used a cast iron pan but the plancha griddle would be perfect for quesadillas as well. This recipe is actually from the Big Green Egg Europe website. [...]
Whether you are looking for that perfect white interior paint color for your walls or trim, Benjamin Moore has the answer. But the endless number of white hues can truly be overwhelming so today we are showcasing three great white paint colors that will surely be the answer to your call. White is a timeless, [...]
