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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.

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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Jun 1, 2022

How to Prep and Stain Your Deck

Mike, our Paint Department Lead, shows us how to prep and stain your deck. He offers you his tips & tricks to protect your deck from our harsh Arizona weather.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Jun 1, 2022

Young Builder’s Presents: How to Make a Coffee Cup Holder

This month we’re building the perfect gift for Father’s Day! This coffee cup holder is perfect for holding your favorite mugs that you’d like to display on the kitchen counter. The best part is, you’ll be able to customize it any way you’d like.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Jun 1, 2022

Young Builder’s Presents: How to Make a Plant Stand

This month we’re building an outdoor plant stand! A plant stand is a great way to display hanging plants. It makes a great gift as well! You can paint your plant stand before or after putting it together. There are predrilled holes that will make it easy to attach the pieces together.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Apr 1, 2022

Young Builder’s Presents: How to Make a Jewelry Stand

This month we’re building the perfect gift for Mother’s Day! This jewelry stand is perfect for holding necklaces or bracelets. Plus, you’ll be able to customize it any way you’d like.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Mar 5, 2022

Young Builder’s Presents: How to Make a Porcupine Door Stop

Did you know there are over 24 kinds of porcupines? Porcupine’s quills lay down flat, but when it gets scared, its quills stand up. A porcupine’s quills say, “Don’t mess with me!” Porcupines can climb trees and live in North America, Asia, Europe and Africa.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Feb 28, 2022

What Should Be in Every Homeowner’s Tool Kit?

Nick shows us the essentials every homeowner should have in their tool kit! From hammers and screwdrivers to utility knives, he's got the list you need.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Feb 17, 2022

Young Builder's Presents: How to Build a Tic-Tac-Toe Game

Game night just got more personal! This Young Builder project is perfect for crafty kids that like to paint and play games! They can fill the tic-tac-toe board with their favorite colors, designs and stickers. It’s fun, easy and will bring hours of entertainment!
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Jan 10, 2022

Young Builder’s Presents: How to Make a Picture Frame

A new year arrives, and with it, 365 days to create new memories. So why not work on a little project to help you remember your most precious moments? It's fun, easy and it will make your pictures even more special!
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Dec 20, 2021

Young Builder’s Presents: How to Make a Pallet Coaster

Protect your wood furniture and have fun along the way with the Pallet Coaster Young Builders Project from HomCo Lumber & Hardware.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Nov 23, 2021

Christmas Shopping at HomCo Lumber and Hardware

Now is a great time to start thinking about Christmas shopping. Due to item shortages nationally caused by shipping and production issues, it’s best to get this done as soon as you can. Luckily, HomCo Lumber and Hardware offers multiple great gifts that will delight anyone in your family. We have tools and Stihl products for the hard workers, outside furniture for loungers, and our Carhartt apparel for both the laborers and office workers. Stop by HomCo for a great selection of gifts, items, and anything else you may need for around the house this fall and winter season.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Nov 23, 2021

How to Prepare Your Home for a Flagstaff Winter

It is important to prepare your home before a Northern Arizona winter season. It can be a bit confusing and overwhelming to begin the process when there are a million different things that you need to check on and look over. Luckily, if you break the process apart and tackle it piece by piece, protecting your home before the winter storms hit won’t be too difficult. You’ll then get the peace of mind that comes with a secured house. Not only will this winterization help stop the winter chills, but it can also improve the longevity of your home. You can stop by HomCo Lumber and Hardware to pick up anything you may need for protection or repairs, and you can also shop online and pick it up in store.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Oct 25, 2021

Buying a Snow Blower

Now is the time to start thinking about how you’re going to deal with our heavy Flagstaff winters. With big snowstorms that can accumulate over a foot of snow, dealing with all of that snow weight can be a daunting task. Luckily, HomCo Lumber and Hardware carries the perfect invention for our heavy winters: snow blowers.
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
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

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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141 posts found
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Blog
Jun 1, 2022

How to Prep and Stain Your Deck

Mike, our Paint Department Lead, shows us how to prep and stain your deck. He offers you his tips & tricks to protect your deck from our harsh Arizona weather.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Jun 1, 2022

Young Builder’s Presents: How to Make a Coffee Cup Holder

This month we’re building the perfect gift for Father’s Day! This coffee cup holder is perfect for holding your favorite mugs that you’d like to display on the kitchen counter. The best part is, you’ll be able to customize it any way you’d like.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Jun 1, 2022

Young Builder’s Presents: How to Make a Plant Stand

This month we’re building an outdoor plant stand! A plant stand is a great way to display hanging plants. It makes a great gift as well! You can paint your plant stand before or after putting it together. There are predrilled holes that will make it easy to attach the pieces together.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Apr 1, 2022

Young Builder’s Presents: How to Make a Jewelry Stand

This month we’re building the perfect gift for Mother’s Day! This jewelry stand is perfect for holding necklaces or bracelets. Plus, you’ll be able to customize it any way you’d like.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Mar 5, 2022

Young Builder’s Presents: How to Make a Porcupine Door Stop

Did you know there are over 24 kinds of porcupines? Porcupine’s quills lay down flat, but when it gets scared, its quills stand up. A porcupine’s quills say, “Don’t mess with me!” Porcupines can climb trees and live in North America, Asia, Europe and Africa.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Feb 28, 2022

What Should Be in Every Homeowner’s Tool Kit?

Nick shows us the essentials every homeowner should have in their tool kit! From hammers and screwdrivers to utility knives, he's got the list you need.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Feb 17, 2022

Young Builder's Presents: How to Build a Tic-Tac-Toe Game

Game night just got more personal! This Young Builder project is perfect for crafty kids that like to paint and play games! They can fill the tic-tac-toe board with their favorite colors, designs and stickers. It’s fun, easy and will bring hours of entertainment!
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Jan 10, 2022

Young Builder’s Presents: How to Make a Picture Frame

A new year arrives, and with it, 365 days to create new memories. So why not work on a little project to help you remember your most precious moments? It's fun, easy and it will make your pictures even more special!
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Dec 20, 2021

Young Builder’s Presents: How to Make a Pallet Coaster

Protect your wood furniture and have fun along the way with the Pallet Coaster Young Builders Project from HomCo Lumber & Hardware.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Nov 23, 2021

Christmas Shopping at HomCo Lumber and Hardware

Now is a great time to start thinking about Christmas shopping. Due to item shortages nationally caused by shipping and production issues, it’s best to get this done as soon as you can. Luckily, HomCo Lumber and Hardware offers multiple great gifts that will delight anyone in your family. We have tools and Stihl products for the hard workers, outside furniture for loungers, and our Carhartt apparel for both the laborers and office workers. Stop by HomCo for a great selection of gifts, items, and anything else you may need for around the house this fall and winter season.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Nov 23, 2021

How to Prepare Your Home for a Flagstaff Winter

It is important to prepare your home before a Northern Arizona winter season. It can be a bit confusing and overwhelming to begin the process when there are a million different things that you need to check on and look over. Luckily, if you break the process apart and tackle it piece by piece, protecting your home before the winter storms hit won’t be too difficult. You’ll then get the peace of mind that comes with a secured house. Not only will this winterization help stop the winter chills, but it can also improve the longevity of your home. You can stop by HomCo Lumber and Hardware to pick up anything you may need for protection or repairs, and you can also shop online and pick it up in store.
HomCo Lumber & Hardware
Blog
Oct 25, 2021

Buying a Snow Blower

Now is the time to start thinking about how you’re going to deal with our heavy Flagstaff winters. With big snowstorms that can accumulate over a foot of snow, dealing with all of that snow weight can be a daunting task. Luckily, HomCo Lumber and Hardware carries the perfect invention for our heavy winters: snow blowers.
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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