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Our Blog includes Tips, Tricks and How To Videos offering professional advice from interior design help to how-to cook a turkey!
An Introduction to Ooni
If you are a pizza fanatic then you have probably heard of Ooni. The popular pizza company introduced the world’s first portable wood-pellet fired pizza oven in 2012. Back then, Kristian Tapaninaho had grown tired of his homemade pizzas after realizing his attempts could never yield the restaurant-quality taste that...
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How to Grow a Veggie Garden When You Have Limited Space
There are numerous benefits to starting a vegetable garden. For starters it is cost efficient, straightforward, stress-relieving, and ultimately rewarding. Unfortunately, many people are discouraged due to a lack of space. Some believe that their yard is too small, while others are limited to a patio or balcony. Luckily, you...
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How to Transform Your Adirondack Chair
For decades Adirondack chairs have been viewed as the quintessential outdoor chair. In fact, that very title is the reason that the Adirondack chair was first made. As summer approaches you may be thinking about these popular chairs. Fortunately, Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware sells Adirondack chairs for children and...
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Celebrate National BBQ Month At Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware!
Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware is known for being the only Ace in the area that has a separate building for all things BBQ. We pride ourselves on carrying the top brands of grills, smokers, rubs, sauces, charcoal, and more! In honor of May being National BBQ Month, we wanted...
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The Zodiac Signs As Benjamin Moore Shades
Did you know that every zodiac sign has a main color? Creativity struck in our paint department this week when we discussed what shade of Benjamin Moore paint was suitable for each sign. Keep reading to find out your shade! All shades can be mixed at Downtown Walnut Creek Ace...
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Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware’s Top Ten Non-Toxic Houseplants
Obtaining a houseplant is a terrific way to add life to any home. Many can produce colorful flowers or have intricately patterned leaves, and some can have health benefits such as air-purifying properties. While there are numerous reasons to purchase houseplants, finding a safe one can be difficult. Curious pets...
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Bee Well With Big Dipper Candles
Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware takes pride in the large selection of quality candles that we carry. Scent, appearance, and ingredients are always taken into consideration before anything is brought in. One popular company in particular, Big Dipper Wax Works, exemplifies this. The Washington-based business launched in 1993, when a...
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The Ace Guide To Handling Mold and Mildew
With the recent rainy days and the upcoming spring cleaning craze, you may soon have an encounter with mold or mildew. Unfortunately, there is a lengthy list of places where these could be residing in your household. The realization or suspicion that you have mold or mildew is always concerning,...
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ACE Magnolia Home Castle Collection
“I wanted to honor the history of the castle with rich, unique colors that would complement its grand and traditional aesthetic, while still creating a timeless palette for any style of home.” – Joanna Gaines The newest Magnolia paint collection is inspired by Joanna and Chip Gaines’s restoration of a...
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The Gardener’s Guide To Seed Starting
Seed starting is an inexpensive, easy, and gratifying way to begin a garden. While the process can be confusing for beginners, our garden department experts have laid out the basics to help you navigate this new territory. Get Your Materials Seeds Seed Starting Mix Planting Tray and Clear Plastic Lid...
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Come Smell The Roses At Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware!
Spring is two months away and now is an excellent time to start planning what you’ll be planting. Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware carries an array of flowers, but our most recent restock of roses is truly a standout. Roses are widely considered the most popular flower in the world,...
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Laser Engraving At Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware!
Downtown Walnut Creek Ace continuously surpasses the average hardware store. We are always around to help you get the job done, but beyond that we are ready to do more. Our dedication to doing more is proven with services like rescreening, making new screens, cutting keys, programming car keys, and...
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Old World Christmas Ornaments
Old World Christmas ornaments are a holiday must-have at Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware! These unparalleled pieces have been a customer favorite ever since they first hit our shelves in 2011. Old World Christmas quickly garnered attention after its establishment in 1979 by Tim and Beth Merick. This renowned Christmas...
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Winter Plants: A Guide To All Winter Plants Sold at Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware
1. Amaryllis Amaryllises are a beloved winter plant primarily due to their association with the holiday season. An Amaryllis will bloom in the winter through the spring, typically for a duration of seven to ten weeks. The popularity of the Amaryllis plant further stems from the vibrantly colored flowers it...
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How To Store Christmas Decorations
by The Helpful Hardware Folks From treasured ornaments to reels of lights, it’s important to store them properly to keep them in shape for years to come. Enjoy these easy tips on the best ways to store your holiday decorations. How To Store Christmas Decorations Ornaments Place your ornaments in sectioned...
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How To Keep A Real Christmas Tree Green
by The Helpful Hardware Folks Keeping your Christmas tree green and lively is a key to a perfect holiday, but a safe one too. Your tree needs care you’d probably not think of including the correct placement and amount of water. How To Keep A Real Christmas Tree Green Feed...
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How To Choose Christmas Lights
by The Helpful Hardware Folks From bargain to premium to incandescent to LED, see which lights are right for your home or project. Let us show you the difference in light sets and the savings that come with them. How To Choose Christmas Lights Bargain Lights If you’re going to...
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How To Fix Lights On A Christmas Tree
by The Helpful Hardware Folks From lights half working to completely out, fixing lights on a Christmas tree is easy and stress free. How To Fix Lights On A Christmas Tree Check out an easy and affordable tool that helps identify the problem fast and get your lights up and...
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How To Use A Christmas Bulb Light Tester
by The Helpful Hardware Folks From lights that won’t come on to lights that are half on and off, fixing them versus replacing them is easy. How To Use A Christmas Bulb Tester Check out an easy and affordable tool that helps identify the problem fast and get your lights...
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by The Helpful Hardware Folks Decorating for the holidays is made fun again when you’ve got the tips and tricks to getting it done right. Check out our tips on hanging holiday lights safely, efficiently, and beautifully! How To Set Up A Christmas Light Display Map It Out The first...
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How To Fix Broken Christmas Lights
by The Helpful Hardware Folks It happened again! From bulbs not working to half of the lights out, fixing your holiday lights is easy and affordable. Before you replace them, follow our easy steps to save your lights. How To Fix Broken Christmas Lights All The Lights Are Out Light sets...
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How to Fix a Toilet
Fixing a toilet has never been anyone’s favorite pass time. Some problems are so simple to fix, you can easily do them yourself. Don’t flush money down the toilet by hiring a professional. Watch Lou Manfredini talk about the most common problems and how to fix them. How to Fix...
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How to Hang a Picture
It may be simple to hang a photo, but to make sure it is even and centered is another story. Let Lou show you two ways to get the perfect placement for your work of art. How To Hang A Picture Placement A good rule of thumb is to hang...
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How to Paint a Room
The easiest way to transform any space is to give it a new coat of paint. The quickest way to do it, is to do it right. Watch Lou as he gives step by step instructions on how to refresh and redefine your home. How to Paint a Room The...
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How to Choose the Right Paint Brush and Roller
A good quality paint job requires high quality tools. When painting your space you will need more than just a roller and a paint brush. Let Lou show you the proper equipment to buy and which tools will make for the best performance. How to Choose the Right Paint Brush...
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How to Clean Up After Painting
You are all done painting for the day. Where do you start in your cleanup process? Take Lou’s advice on paint storage, cleaning messes, and saving brushes. How to Clean Up After Painting Clean brushes using warm water immediately after using. For latex paint, use a paint thinner to remove paint from...
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How to Paint Trim and Moldings
Painting trim and molding isn’t difficult, but there are some tips and techniques to learn so you’ll be happiest with the finished results. Learn which tools make the job go faster, see how to apply paint to minimize drips and additional coats of paint. How to Paint Trim and Moldings...
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How to Paint Walls and Ceilings
Professional painters will start by painting the ceilings first, then the walls, and finish up with the trim. Lou Manfredini, Ace’s Home Expert, has some advice to help get the job done right. How to Paint Walls and Ceilings You’ll want to make sure you’re protecting the areas before you...
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How to Prep a Room for Painting
Prepping a room to be painted is one of the most important steps. Let Lou Manfredini, Ace’s home expert, share his tips and tricks on how to do it effectively. How to Prep a Room for Painting Before you touch a paint brush, it is important to protect your home and...
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How to Patch a Hole in Drywall
Learn how to patch large or small holes in drywall. Find out the difference between spackle and joint compound. Follow along with Lou as he teaches you how to fix it. How to Patch a Hole in Drywall Joint Compound vs. Spackle If you’re joining together two pieces of dry...
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How To Clean Your Grill Grates
So, you have cooked on your new GrillGrates a few times and you’re wondering to yourself…. Just how do I clean these? What do I scrape off and leave on? Are they dishwasher safe? Let us walk you thru some fast and easy cleaning methods to keep those GrillGrates in fine working...
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How To Apply Asphalt Driveway Sealer
If your driveway has seen better days and replacing it is not in the budget then filling in the cracks and applying a new coat of sealer may be just what you need to spruce things up. How To Apply Asphalt Driveway Sealer Get it clean. There are several ways...
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How to Use A Fire Extinguisher
If a fire started if your home, you’ve got no time to waste reading the directions on your fire extinguisher. Be ready to use one. How to Use A Fire Extinguisher Learn the easy-to-remember P-A-S-S technique. Pull – the pin from the handle. Aim – the nozzle at the base of the...
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How to Clean Your Dryer Vent
Fire hazards can live around your home if you do not conduct proper maintenance on your bigger machines. Cleaning your dryer ducts not only prevents fires, but dry’s your clothes faster. How to Clean Your Dryer Vent Ace’s home expert, Lou Manfredini, shares simples tips on how to clean your...
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How To Use A Big Green Egg Egg Genius
We all love a little competitive edge right? Well then, I have just the edge for you. Introducing the EGGgenius. This amazing controller is like having a remote control for your Big Green Egg. How To Use A Big Green Egg Egg Genius Easy to use and adjust and the...
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How To Season A Turkey
We’ve got three options for making a delicious turkey this season! How To Season A Turkey From injecting to brining see the options that are easy and flavorful. Injecting A Turkey Add 1.5 Cups of chicken stock to the Basting Bowl/Pot Add the butter and season to taste with Rub...
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What Size Turkey Do I Need?
One of the most important and most stressful parts of thanksgiving meal planning is… How Much turkey do I need? What Size Turkey Do I Need? We are here to help take that stress away and give you enough turkey for your dinner, plus some leftovers for the days after...
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How To Inject A Turkey
by Chef Jason from 5280 Culinary Looking for another great insurance policy for moisture and flavor? Try this injection solution on turkey, pork or chicken. It adds great flavor and moisture and gives you a leg up on the competition. How To Inject A Turkey Print These Tips Here for Chef...
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How Long To Cook A Turkey
by Chef Jason from 5280 Culinary From the oven to the grill we’ll give you the considerations and tips to the time it takes to cook a turkey. How Long To Cook A Turkey Let Ace’s Grilling Expert, Chef Jason, shows you how to make the perfect turkey this season. Click...
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Ace Hardware Honors Walnut Creek Ace for 2020 ‘Coolest Hardware Stores’
Walnut Creek Hardware opened its doors in 2008 and quickly positioned itself as the “go-to” hardware store in the area offering a wide selection of convenient core hardware and garden products. Catering to the higher-end demographics in the surrounding area, the store began to focus on designer Benjamin Moore paints...
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