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Make yourself at home and browse among our DIY projects, seasonal tips, how-tos, and real-life inspiration from the HomCo team. This is where we share practical advice, creative ideas, and expert guidance to help you tackle projects big and small - whether you’re fixing something around the house, planning your next upgrade, or just looking for a little inspiration.

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Young Builders
Jan 9, 2026

How to Make a Wooden LOVE Sign | HomCo's Young Builder Project

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with HomCo’s Young Builders wooden LOVE sign project. A fun, hands-on kids woodworking activity for Flagstaff families.
4 min
Jan 9, 2026

Why Every Flagstaff Home Needs a Carbon Monoxide Detector

Carbon monoxide is a hidden winter danger in Flagstaff. Learn how to prevent CO poisoning with proper detectors, placement, and maintenance.
Young Builders
Dec 28, 2025

Young Builders Project: Wooden Snowman

Join HomCo Flagstaff’s Young Builders for a free Wooden Snowman project! A fun, hands-on winter workshop for kids and families.

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Jul 14, 2020

How to Make a Bug Box

Though gazing at insects and other creepy crawlies might not be too high on the to-do list of an adult, there is nothing more intriguing to a child than examining local wildlife and figuring out just why they do the things they do. It might be a bit difficult to catch a butterfly, and maybe not so appealing to collect a stink bug, but with this month’s HomTooling project, these bugs can be examined and observed from relative comfort and safety. This project will leave you with a stable and unique insect enclosure that will both protect th...
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
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Jul 8, 2020

HomCo Summer Grill Guide

Summer is here and we are in the depths of outdoor grilling season! Whether you are in the market for a grill for the first time or looking to upgrade, we are here to help! At HomCo, our inventory of grills for sale and grill accessories will blow your mind. In assisting you in deciding what type of grill and brand is best for you, we polled our customers to see why they choose a certain type of grill. We present to you, the HomCo Summer Grill Guide!
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
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Jun 28, 2020

Stage 4 Fire Restrictions – What to Do

The Arizona fires have occupied all of our minds this past week, some of us more than others. Now that Flagstaff and Coconino have been put under fire restrictions, these fires may seem more real than they were before. Wildfire season occurs every year, but it is always good to refresh just what a stage 4 and stage 3 restriction is, and it is also good to refresh on how to practice fire prevention and keep your house safe.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Jun 23, 2020

Traeger Summer Grilling Recipe

The summer grilling season is finally here! It is time to gather your family and friends for an outdoor barbeque in your backyard. This Traeger summer grilling recipe is perfect for those warm summer nights. Fire up your Traeger grill and let it do the work for you slowly smoking a rack of ribs, the aroma of sweet smoky barbeque filling the air, as you spend quality time with loved ones relaxing on your patio or playing outdoor games with your kids. Nothing is more American than a summer barbeque smoked ribs recipe and at&nb...
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
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Jun 21, 2020

HomTooling: DIY Planter Box

It’s almost summertime, and flowers are blooming and gardens are thriving now that the cold snaps are over and the sun hangs in the sky for a long while. If you’re noticing that you don’t quite have enough room for your plants, or you’d like something small to grow indoors, HomCo has the solution for you. This month’s HomTooling project is a small cedar planter box. It’s a quick and simple project that is incredibly durable, flexible, and a great way to get some small indoor plants to flou...
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Jun 2, 2020

STIHL Line Trimmer: Maintenance & Repair

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner! Grass, weeds, and hedges are growing quickly as temperatures rise. Having just a lawnmower is not enough to keep your yard looking well maintained. You do not want to be THAT neighbor who does not take care of their property. A STIHL trimmer (AKA weed wacker or weed eater) is essential to trim the edges of your driveway, walkways, flower beds, hedges, around fencing, and against the side of your home and any other structures on your property. At HomCo we carry a wide varie...
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Jun 1, 2020

HomCo’s Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is on the horizon, and soon you’ll be celebrating your father, stepfather, grandfather, or the other important men in your life. When it’s time to spoil Dad and thank him for all he’s done for you, only the best will do. But finding the best Father’s Day gifts isn’t always easy. After all, Dads are not all created equal: the best gifts for a Dad who loves the outdoors might fall flat for the DIY Dad, who toils away the weekends in his woodshop. That’s why we’ve put together HomCo&rsqu...
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Outdoor Living
May 20, 2020

HomCo’s Patio Furniture Guide

With the right outdoor furniture, your porch, patio, or backyard becomes an extension of your living space. Outdoor patio furniture provides a place for your family to relax and eat, for children and pets to play and rest, and for friends to gather.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Apr 29, 2020

DIY Pest Control in Flagstaff, Arizona

Now that the spring season is kicking into full force and summer is right around the corner, it may be time to think about the sorts of creatures that will be joining you in the coming months. Some are welcome, like the deer and elk that stand in parks during the early morning hours, while others may be a bit less desirable. Before your dog gets skunked and you’re running to the grocery store for tomato products, come by HomCo Lumber and Hardware for animal repellents and other pest control necessities. Avoid the mess of ants in...
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Apr 28, 2020

How to Store Your Snow Thrower in the Spring

Now that winter is over and the skies have stopped gifting us with a deluge of white fluff, you may be thinking about putting your snow blower away for the rest of the year. However, it isn’t as easy as chucking it into the back of your garage to collect dust until next November. There are a few steps that you should follow, and a few procedures that will not only preserve the life of your snow blower but are almost required to keep it functioning properly. There’s nothing worse than waking up to a big snowstorm with a dead snow blo...
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Apr 20, 2020

How to Install a Fence in Flagstaff, Arizona

Do you need something to keep out those pesky rabbits and rodents that constantly bug your flower beds? Is your yard just too open? Do you have no opportunity for shade or landscaping? How about you DIY an aesthetically pleasing fence to not only keep your plants safe, but provide shade, protection, privacy, and a sense of accomplishment? Fencing can be utilized for both your general yard and your specified garden plots in Flagstaff. Not only can you craft it according to your specific lifestyle needs, but you can do it yourself for a low cost....
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Apr 7, 2020

How to Use Hollow Wall Anchors

When hanging objects on your walls, it is important to be aware of what sort of nail or screw is required to support the weight. For most smaller objects, like pictures and hanging ornaments, just a normal nail is fine. Hollow wall anchors, also known as drywall anchors, are meant to carry heavier pictures, some lightweight shelves, and other similar objects. Once you go over twenty pounds, a hollow wall anchor is required to bear the weight. This prevents the drywall from flaking apart and causing the nail to fall from the wall. Drywall is by ...
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
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Young Builders
Jan 9, 2026

How to Make a Wooden LOVE Sign | HomCo's Young Builder Project

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with HomCo’s Young Builders wooden LOVE sign project. A fun, hands-on kids woodworking activity for Flagstaff families.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
4 min
Jan 9, 2026

Why Every Flagstaff Home Needs a Carbon Monoxide Detector

Carbon monoxide is a hidden winter danger in Flagstaff. Learn how to prevent CO poisoning with proper detectors, placement, and maintenance.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Young Builders
Dec 28, 2025

Young Builders Project: Wooden Snowman

Join HomCo Flagstaff’s Young Builders for a free Wooden Snowman project! A fun, hands-on winter workshop for kids and families.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Dec 27, 2025

Snow Showdown: Which Tools Work Best in Flagstaff Winter?

Compare snow shovels, pushers, and snow blowers to handle Flagstaff’s heavy winter snow; & find the right tools for your driveway, roof, and routine!
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
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Nov 14, 2025

Young Builders Project: Build a Wooden Christmas Tree

Need a festive activity to keep the kids busy this December? Come to HomCo's monthly Young Builders event to learn how to make a wooden Christmas Tree!
HomCo Lumber & Hardware

Blog Homepage

Make yourself at home and browse among our DIY projects, seasonal tips, how-tos, and real-life inspiration from the HomCo team. This is where we share practical advice, creative ideas, and expert guidance to help you tackle projects big and small - whether you’re fixing something around the house, planning your next upgrade, or just looking for a little inspiration.

Our Latest Blogs

Young Builders
Jan 9, 2026

How to Make a Wooden LOVE Sign | HomCo's Young Builder Project

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with HomCo’s Young Builders wooden LOVE sign project. A fun, hands-on kids woodworking activity for Flagstaff families.
4 min
Jan 9, 2026

Why Every Flagstaff Home Needs a Carbon Monoxide Detector

Carbon monoxide is a hidden winter danger in Flagstaff. Learn how to prevent CO poisoning with proper detectors, placement, and maintenance.
Young Builders
Dec 28, 2025

Young Builders Project: Wooden Snowman

Join HomCo Flagstaff’s Young Builders for a free Wooden Snowman project! A fun, hands-on winter workshop for kids and families.

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Blog
Jul 14, 2020

How to Make a Bug Box

Though gazing at insects and other creepy crawlies might not be too high on the to-do list of an adult, there is nothing more intriguing to a child than examining local wildlife and figuring out just why they do the things they do. It might be a bit difficult to catch a butterfly, and maybe not so appealing to collect a stink bug, but with this month’s HomTooling project, these bugs can be examined and observed from relative comfort and safety. This project will leave you with a stable and unique insect enclosure that will both protect th...
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Jul 8, 2020

HomCo Summer Grill Guide

Summer is here and we are in the depths of outdoor grilling season! Whether you are in the market for a grill for the first time or looking to upgrade, we are here to help! At HomCo, our inventory of grills for sale and grill accessories will blow your mind. In assisting you in deciding what type of grill and brand is best for you, we polled our customers to see why they choose a certain type of grill. We present to you, the HomCo Summer Grill Guide!
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Jun 28, 2020

Stage 4 Fire Restrictions – What to Do

The Arizona fires have occupied all of our minds this past week, some of us more than others. Now that Flagstaff and Coconino have been put under fire restrictions, these fires may seem more real than they were before. Wildfire season occurs every year, but it is always good to refresh just what a stage 4 and stage 3 restriction is, and it is also good to refresh on how to practice fire prevention and keep your house safe.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Jun 23, 2020

Traeger Summer Grilling Recipe

The summer grilling season is finally here! It is time to gather your family and friends for an outdoor barbeque in your backyard. This Traeger summer grilling recipe is perfect for those warm summer nights. Fire up your Traeger grill and let it do the work for you slowly smoking a rack of ribs, the aroma of sweet smoky barbeque filling the air, as you spend quality time with loved ones relaxing on your patio or playing outdoor games with your kids. Nothing is more American than a summer barbeque smoked ribs recipe and at&nb...
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Jun 21, 2020

HomTooling: DIY Planter Box

It’s almost summertime, and flowers are blooming and gardens are thriving now that the cold snaps are over and the sun hangs in the sky for a long while. If you’re noticing that you don’t quite have enough room for your plants, or you’d like something small to grow indoors, HomCo has the solution for you. This month’s HomTooling project is a small cedar planter box. It’s a quick and simple project that is incredibly durable, flexible, and a great way to get some small indoor plants to flou...
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Jun 2, 2020

STIHL Line Trimmer: Maintenance & Repair

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner! Grass, weeds, and hedges are growing quickly as temperatures rise. Having just a lawnmower is not enough to keep your yard looking well maintained. You do not want to be THAT neighbor who does not take care of their property. A STIHL trimmer (AKA weed wacker or weed eater) is essential to trim the edges of your driveway, walkways, flower beds, hedges, around fencing, and against the side of your home and any other structures on your property. At HomCo we carry a wide varie...
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Jun 1, 2020

HomCo’s Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is on the horizon, and soon you’ll be celebrating your father, stepfather, grandfather, or the other important men in your life. When it’s time to spoil Dad and thank him for all he’s done for you, only the best will do. But finding the best Father’s Day gifts isn’t always easy. After all, Dads are not all created equal: the best gifts for a Dad who loves the outdoors might fall flat for the DIY Dad, who toils away the weekends in his woodshop. That’s why we’ve put together HomCo&rsqu...
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Outdoor Living
May 20, 2020

HomCo’s Patio Furniture Guide

With the right outdoor furniture, your porch, patio, or backyard becomes an extension of your living space. Outdoor patio furniture provides a place for your family to relax and eat, for children and pets to play and rest, and for friends to gather.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Apr 29, 2020

DIY Pest Control in Flagstaff, Arizona

Now that the spring season is kicking into full force and summer is right around the corner, it may be time to think about the sorts of creatures that will be joining you in the coming months. Some are welcome, like the deer and elk that stand in parks during the early morning hours, while others may be a bit less desirable. Before your dog gets skunked and you’re running to the grocery store for tomato products, come by HomCo Lumber and Hardware for animal repellents and other pest control necessities. Avoid the mess of ants in...
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Apr 28, 2020

How to Store Your Snow Thrower in the Spring

Now that winter is over and the skies have stopped gifting us with a deluge of white fluff, you may be thinking about putting your snow blower away for the rest of the year. However, it isn’t as easy as chucking it into the back of your garage to collect dust until next November. There are a few steps that you should follow, and a few procedures that will not only preserve the life of your snow blower but are almost required to keep it functioning properly. There’s nothing worse than waking up to a big snowstorm with a dead snow blo...
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Apr 20, 2020

How to Install a Fence in Flagstaff, Arizona

Do you need something to keep out those pesky rabbits and rodents that constantly bug your flower beds? Is your yard just too open? Do you have no opportunity for shade or landscaping? How about you DIY an aesthetically pleasing fence to not only keep your plants safe, but provide shade, protection, privacy, and a sense of accomplishment? Fencing can be utilized for both your general yard and your specified garden plots in Flagstaff. Not only can you craft it according to your specific lifestyle needs, but you can do it yourself for a low cost....
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Apr 7, 2020

How to Use Hollow Wall Anchors

When hanging objects on your walls, it is important to be aware of what sort of nail or screw is required to support the weight. For most smaller objects, like pictures and hanging ornaments, just a normal nail is fine. Hollow wall anchors, also known as drywall anchors, are meant to carry heavier pictures, some lightweight shelves, and other similar objects. Once you go over twenty pounds, a hollow wall anchor is required to bear the weight. This prevents the drywall from flaking apart and causing the nail to fall from the wall. Drywall is by ...
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Total 141 posts
show per page
Young Builders
Jan 9, 2026

How to Make a Wooden LOVE Sign | HomCo's Young Builder Project

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with HomCo’s Young Builders wooden LOVE sign project. A fun, hands-on kids woodworking activity for Flagstaff families.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
4 min
Jan 9, 2026

Why Every Flagstaff Home Needs a Carbon Monoxide Detector

Carbon monoxide is a hidden winter danger in Flagstaff. Learn how to prevent CO poisoning with proper detectors, placement, and maintenance.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Young Builders
Dec 28, 2025

Young Builders Project: Wooden Snowman

Join HomCo Flagstaff’s Young Builders for a free Wooden Snowman project! A fun, hands-on winter workshop for kids and families.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Dec 27, 2025

Snow Showdown: Which Tools Work Best in Flagstaff Winter?

Compare snow shovels, pushers, and snow blowers to handle Flagstaff’s heavy winter snow; & find the right tools for your driveway, roof, and routine!
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Nov 14, 2025

Young Builders Project: Build a Wooden Christmas Tree

Need a festive activity to keep the kids busy this December? Come to HomCo's monthly Young Builders event to learn how to make a wooden Christmas Tree!
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
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