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A Versatile Household Hero: Castille Soap

Chances are you've heard of Dr. Bronner's Castille Soap and know it's more than just your regular good ole' soap but what exactly is it? And why does it have such a large fan base? And what in the world do you use it for? Folks love what the products and the company stand for. [...]

Surf and Turf Grilled on The Big Green Egg

The other day my husband set out to really spoil me and decided to grill lobster tails and steaks for dinner. Oh twist my arm! Who doesn't love a good surf and turf dinner?! The Big Green Egg was perfect for both the lobster tails and the steaks - both had that delicious grill flavor [...]

Keep Your Cool in Style with SOVARO Coolers

At Blackhawk Hardware we are always on the look-out for products that help you entertain in style. Say fare-well to your rough, white plastic cooler! Hello SOVARO! Sleek black or silver coolers with an unexpected interior! No wonder we're pretty excited to have a new line of coolers for your next night out with friends! [...]

Tailgating with The Big Green Egg Mini and MiniMax

Ahh football season is here! And with it fantasy football, cook-outs, and tailgates! This year up the ante on your tailgate with a Big Green Egg Mini or MiniMax! These two portable sizes of America's favorite ceramic grill are sure to help you create crowd-pleasing gourmet tailgating food. And all that with the superior taste [...]

Our Favorite Blue Bedroom Paint Colors by Benjamin Moore

When you're looking for calming bedroom colors, serene colors like blue and green immediately come to mind. There's something about the blue, the color of the ocean, sky, streams and more that is incredibly relaxing. Perfect to catch a good night's sleep. In this week's article we are going to show you six blue Benjamin [...]

2018-08-17T14:35:29-04:00Blogs & Articles, Design, Paint|

Grilling Pork Tenderloin on The Big Green Egg

Grilled pork is one of our favorite meats. If you've passed it up in the past because of it perhaps having been bland or dry I encourage you to try grilling it on the Big Green Egg! This recipe makes a juicy and flavorful pork tenderloin that'll be the star of your dinner or picnic! [...]

Bucket Days for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Friday, Saturday & Sunday August 3rd - 5th Blackhawk Hardware is proud to once again participate in ACE Hardware's Miracle Bucket Days to help raise funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Our local Levine Children's Hospital is part of the network and will receive all bucket donations collected here at Blackhawk Hardware. What's new this [...]

2018-08-01T14:58:09-04:00Blogs & Articles, Events|

Turn Your Yard into a Ninja Adventure Zone

If you're constantly looking to find fun things to do for your youngsters, check out our Yard Game aisles! We've got everything you need for hours of entertainment without the guilt that sometimes comes with screen time but instead with the joys of fresh air and active time. So get outside and play! Be a [...]

Blueberry French Toast Casserole on The Big Green Egg

Your Big Green Egg grill is something you can use at any time of the day, any time of the year. We can whole-heartedly confirm that it is one of the most versatile pieces of cooking equipment! This week my parents-in-law were visiting and they are big breakfast lovers. Specifically, my father-in-law cannot get enough [...]

Exterior Paint Schemes for Your Charlotte House

Nothing updates your curb appeal quite like a fresh coat of paint for your home! Adding a pop of color for your door and carefully choosing trim paint colors completes the wow effect. Here at Blackhawk Hardware we always love playing with the Benjamin Moore Personal Color Viewer® and have created these gorgeous exterior paint [...]

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