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. [...]
Here at Blackhawk Hardware we love nifty hacks that make life easier. We also love anything local to our beautiful Queen City, Charlotte. So it should come as no surprise that we are madly in love with the Hangeroo, a clever picture hanging gadget made right here in Charlotte, NC. In fact, on our quest [...]
With the holiday season almost upon us, we thought we’d showcase one of our really nifty 100% USA made products from Blackhawk Hardware: The VinniBag. This protective bag is perfect for bringing a bottle of local wine when you fly out to see your relatives in let's say Ohio or Upstate New York (shout-out to [...]
Well hello there Your Highness the Queen City! I was tickled thrilled to find a whole display of chic Charlotte and North Carolina souvenir gifts at Blackhawk Hardware. The best: They weren't tacky!!! I completely fell in love with the graphic adorning coasters, dish towels, bottle openers, coozies, mugs and cups: The full moon shining [...]
Have you ever wondered how these amazing shabby chic or hipster refurbished furniture pieces are made? Blackhawk Hardware has the perfect paint to transform those beautiful flee market pieces that are everywhere on Pinterest and in home design magazines: CeCe Caldwell's Paint. The company's products are almost all made in the USA and are free [...]
“Thank you for your service.” Veterans everywhere appreciate hearing these words. But a simple statement of thanks is a woefully inadequate way to show gratitude when you consider what every service-member, including those who never see combat, has sacrificed and experienced for the benefit of you, your family, your neighbors, and your community. This Veterans’ [...]
Tailgating is a tradition of picnicking, partying and having fun before and after games, concerts and just about any outdoor event. A recent addition to tailgating at sporting events is raising a tall flagpole with the colors of your favorite team or school high over the assembled crowd. These flagpoles are not difficult to make, [...]
Something we don't give a second thought to may actually be harming us and is certainly an environmental concern. Ye old dryer sheet! Who knew? I certainly didn't. Dryer sheets are chock full o' chemicals and take years to break down in the land fill. Dryer sheets also coat the fibers of our clothing, inhibiting [...]
Ladies, we all know about "hat hair". Many of us will avoid even wearing a hat for sun protection because we don't want our hairdo ruined. And how 'bout those visors that grip our temples? Forget it! Who needs the headache? Rita Hockenbury experienced the same pitfalls with hats and visors and her frustration birthed [...]
I was elated to replace the name brand plastic wrap of old with an attractive and highly functional roll of ChicWrap. And there's no going back in my kitchen! WHAT YOU GET : ZipSafe slide cutter - no more pesky cuts on your hands Professional quality wrap that always sticks where you want it to [...]
