We know technology isn’t always the answer but the Ace App is a great piece of technology that does many things to help enhance your shopping experience. So before you go out on your next hardware shop for your next project, consider what the app can do for you. Using… Read more ›
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Change Your Furnace Air Filters Every Other Month
December 31, 2020
Once you have had your furnace or air conditioning unit installation done, the easiest thing you can do for it to maintain its efficiency is to get it maintained regularly. There are multiple benefits to maintaining your heating and cooling system. One of the simplest, quickest, and least expensive things… Read more ›
6 Ways To Create Your Own Aviary
September 10, 2020
by The Helpful Hardware Folks Add A Suet Feeder Like an energy bar for the birds, suet cakes provide extra energy so birds can fly farther in search for food. There are dozens of varieties of suet cakes, which will attract a wide variety of songbirds and woodpeckers. Hang a… Read more ›
Helpful Tips For Lush Landscaping
June 29, 2020
by Lou Manfredini, Ace’s Home Expert If your lawn or garden beds aren’t thriving, you want to get to the root of the problems and cover all the basics – healthy soil, pest control, pruning and irrigation. Of course, you could take the help of companies that provide you with… Read more ›
How To Choose Between Rock Salt & Ice Melt
December 27, 2019
As the winter season is upon us, you want to be prepared by having deicing product on hand such as rock salt or ice melt. Deicers can help keep you and your family safe from slips and falls. For residential use, generally you can either purchase a rock salt, such… Read more ›
Decorate for the Holidays in One Afternoon
November 26, 2019
by Lou Manfredini, Ace’s Home Expert Let us start with the fact that holidays are a time that brings not only warmth but closeness. This is the time of year when some people want to make up for time spent away from their loved ones, which is why everyone has… Read more ›
What Do The Birds Eat?
October 8, 2019
by The Helpful Hardware Folks Bird seed, suet, nuts, fruit and nectar all help birds when food is scarce or when extra energy is needed. The more variety you provide, they more types of birds you’ll attract. Fruit A favorite of Bluebirds, Sparrows, Orioles and Woodpeckers To attract more of… Read more ›
Winterize Your Swimming Pool
September 9, 2019
You should wait until the weather turns cool and water temperature falls to 60 F or below to begin winterizing your pool. Otherwise you will likely see an increase of organic and inorganic build up (such as algae) in your pool water which will be time consuming and more expensive… Read more ›
Tips For a Flawless Paint Finish
January 2, 2019
by Lou Manfredini, Ace’s Home Expert. See more helpful advice from Ace Hardware. Once you’ve decided on a paint color, you may be so eager to see your new color on the walls that you’re tempted to rush ahead to rolling on your new color. But some of the steps… Read more ›
Using Your Electric Smoker To Make Your Thanksgiving Turkey
November 7, 2018
Smoking is an easy and delicious way to prepare your Thanksgiving turkey. An electric smoker cooks the turkey low and slow (very low temperature for a very long time) so it doesn’t ever dry out- it’s continually basting itself. Then the smoke infuses awesome flavor into the turkey- it’s a… Read more ›
How To Remove Carpet Stain
July 18, 2018
Spills are a part of everyday life in your home, especially while entertaining . With just a few simple steps, you remove most carpet stains. Or you could get in touch with professionals (like a Melbourne Carpet Cleaning service) who could do it for you! Here’s a step by step… Read more ›
Tips For A Healthy, Lush Landscape
April 19, 2018
by Lou Manfredini, Ace’s Home Expert If your lawn, landscape, or garden beds aren’t thriving, you want to get to the root of the problems and cover all the basics – healthy soil, pest control, pruning, and irrigation. Sometimes, it could be small problems that you can take care of… Read more ›
What To Do About Frozen Pipes
January 5, 2018
by Lou Manfredini, Ace’s Home Expert The last thing you want to be faced with is a busted water pipe. So what if it does happen? Here’s my advice – with a couple extra pointers for preventing bursts due to frozen pipes. Q: What do I do if a pipe… Read more ›
Tips For Choosing The Right Paint Brush
December 19, 2017
by Lou Manfredini, Ace’s Home Expert You can buy premium paint, in your perfect color and prepare the surface perfectly – and still end up disappointed with your paint finish because you used the wrong brushes or rollers to apply the paint. So when it comes to paint brushes and… Read more ›
Why LED For Your Holiday Lights?
December 8, 2017
When you’re setting up your holiday light display, you have the choice of incandescent or LED. We suggest using LED. Here’s the benefits of using LED for your holiday lights: Longer lasting super bright bulbs Weather sealed socket to keep out moisture Continuous on technology means entire string stays on… Read more ›
How To Cook A Turkey On A Propane Grill
November 8, 2017
by Chef Jason from 5280 Culinary Share Twitter Pinterest Facebook Email Ready to be the hero this holiday? Then save your oven for sides and cook your turkey on your propane grill. Get our expert tips on how to get a great brine for your turkey. Then learn how the… Read more ›
How To Seal Coat A Driveway
September 1, 2017
-by Ace Hardware Do sealcoating when you can expect 24-48 hours of clear, dry weather, with temperatures above 65 . Clean– Sweep away leaves and debris. Scrape dirt and roots out of cracks in the surface. Oil spots can eventually bleed through the seal coat, so use soap and water… Read more ›
Guide To Grills & Outdoor Cooking Equipment
June 21, 2017
-by Ace Hardware For more great tips and advice like this, visit Ace Hardware Tips & Advice Page. If you’re new to grilling or looking to upgrade your barbecue, this overview of some of the most popular types and styles of grills and accessories can help you decide what you… Read more ›
How To Spray Paint
May 16, 2017
-by Ace Hardware Spray painting is one of the quickest and easiest ways to get a smooth, professional finish on anything you’re painting. If you hate the look of brush strokes or you’re constantly picking bristles out of your paint, spray painting might be your answer. If you’re spray painting… Read more ›
Spring Birdfeeding Tips
April 12, 2017
-by Ace Hardware What birds need in Spring: An extra food source to recover from migration. Space and material to prepare for nesting. How you can help: Clean and fill your feeders Fill hummingbird or oriole feeder with nectar and jellies Set up a bluebird house or other birdhouses Hang… Read more ›
Patch A Small Drywall Hole In 8 Easy Steps
February 15, 2017
-by Ace Hardware If you are living in a home for a long time, your home may develop holes in the walls due to nails and screws. This could make your walls look dirty and damaged. You may want to do some patchwork on the walls, which might make your… Read more ›
Benefits Of Propane- Our #1 Sku
January 13, 2017
Did you know that filling your propane tank is our number one sku year round? Propane is for much more than just grills. Here are some other uses for propane: Pool & Spa/Hot Tub Heaters Patio Heaters Cooktops/Ranges Clothes Dryers Water Heaters Furnaces Fireplaces Underground & Aboveground Tanks For Whole… Read more ›
10 Ways To Conserve Heat This Winter
December 13, 2016
by Lou Manfredini, Ace’s Home Expert For a homeowner, it becomes essential to have control over various aspects of the household budget and this includes the energy costs. Controlling heating costs and knowing your electricity rates (click here to know more) is always a good way for homeowners to save… Read more ›
How To Install Weather Stripping On A Window
November 2, 2016
by Lou Manfredini, Ace’s Home Expert Windows and doors are a main source of energy loss in your home. You can get stainless steel windows for your home to begin with! But if you are on a tight budget, creating a tight seal, that still lets you operate your windows… Read more ›
What Is The Difference Between Hardwood Fuel Pellets & Softwood Fuel Pellets
October 14, 2016
by Michael Scanlon, National Sales & Marketing Manager for American Wood Fibers There is a misconception that softwood fuel pellets do not perform as well as hardwood fuel pellets. The reason for this is that many people believe the fuel used in pellet stoves performs the same as fuel for… Read more ›