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Grilling Beer Can Chicken on The Big Green Egg

If you're looking to impress a small group of people, Beer Can Chicken is the way to go. A perfectly roasted chicken sitting atop a can of your favorite beer is a sight to behold - a true showstopper! For this beer can chicken recipe we consulted our trusted Big Green Egg Cookbook as well [...]

5 Favorite Big Green EGGcessories

Having had our Big Green Egg for a few years now and have had a chance to try a few EGGcessories - Egghead code for accessories for the Big Green Egg grills. There certainly is no shortage of them and as a Platinum Big Green Egg dealer, Blackhawk Hardware carries over 140 different EGGcessories! How [...]

7 Essential Tools for Every Home Owner

Whether or not you are a semi-pro carpenter or DIY novice, these tools are essential for any household. Check your tool box and pop in to Blackhawk Hardware to find a huge tool selection to fill in the gaps! Hammer Everyone needs a hammer! Need to hang a picture? You need a hammer! Need to [...]

Americana Inspired Interior and Exterior Paint Colors by Benjamin Moore

Happy Independence Day! We are incredibly proud of our ancestors for creating this great, free nation and in their honor we've compiled this palette of Americana inspired interior and exterior home paint colors by Benjamin Moore. Scroll down to see simply beautiful, patriotic paint colors that go beyond the standard red, white, and blue. Speaking [...]

Grilling Cedar Plank Salmon on The Big Green Egg

The other day my husband had a chance to pick up fresh seafood from the fish mongers at Pike Place Market in Seattle. They've perfected their marketing strategy for tourists and when you pick up your fresh North Western fish you get to take it home in a cooler with lots of ice packs. So [...]

Spoil Your Fur Babies with Pet Supplies from Blackhawk Hardware

We here at Blackhawk Hardware love animals and encourage you to bring your friendly pet shopping. When you bring them in, be sure to show them our pet supply aisles to let them pick out a new favorite toy or treat! Let's take a look at some of the goodies we have for your fur [...]

Best Ways to Keep Food and Drinks Cold in Your Cooler

Last week we shared hurricane preparedness tips with you here and one of the elements was to have coolers handy to keep perishables cool. More than likely though, you purchased your cooler to use it for fun outdoor activities like tailgating, camping, boating or fishing. Regardless of its initial purpose, these tips will come in [...]

Preparing for Hurricane Season with Blackhawk Hardware

Hurricane season has arrived and forecasters are predicting more storms than in an average season with up to 17 systems forming until the end of November. While most hurricanes have calmed to a tropical storm by the time they hit the Charlotte area, many folks still remember hurricane Hugo and its affects on the city. [...]

Fresh Organic Craft Coffee Now Available at Blackhawk Hardware

Blackhawk Hardware is excited to announce a new addition to our shop! DUNX Coffee has opened a location inside our store and is slinging coffee and beans to those in need of a caffeine boost (though decaf options are available). You may have met owner Duncan St. Clair at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market where [...]

Buying Vintage, American Made Toys and Games in Charlotte

The kids are getting ready to be done for the school year so now is the time to stock up on fun toys to keep them busy. Blackhawk Hardware is proud to feature a whole shelf full of fun toys, puzzles, and activities - many made in the USA! From toys that make car rides [...]

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