Tailgate parties blend the great American loves of cars, football games, and outdoor cookouts. Planning the perfect tailgate party isn’t hard, especially when you’ve got these top ten essentials up your sleeve. 1. The grill No tailgate party is complete without a grill but unless you’ve got space for your George Foreman in the back [...]
It’s been a tough year, but they have been by your side through it all—your constant companions as you’ve spent months on end in quarantine and working from home. A cherished member of your family, your pet deserves as much adulation from you as he has given you. There’s no better way to show your [...]
Blackhawk Hardware announces a milestone on its expansion progress. Its renovated walk-out basement, now considered the second-level sales floor, is open to customers. On the lower level, shoppers can browse the relocated automotive, plumbing and electrical departments. The tool and lawn and garden departments as well as the “aisle of death” (weed killer and pest [...]
Our Big Green Egg is our cooking equipment of choice when it comes to entertaining big or small crowds. This week we prepared a delicious prime rib that gathered loads of compliments from all around the dinner table. Wonderful for a festive occasion or Sunday supper! You can find the original recipe on the Big [...]
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 [...]
