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Chain Sharpening at HomCo Lumber & Hardware

If you use a chainsaw to cut down trees or work with lumber, you know how important it is to keep your chain sharp. A sharp chain not only helps your work go smoother but keeps you safe, too. Dull blades can lead to kickback and buckling, which can be dangerous for you and make it challenging to finish the job. Keeping your blades sharp will also extend the longevity of your chain, which saves you time and money in the long run.

House Cleaning Essentials

Before summer leaves and our time is spent schooling, planning, or cold-weather-preparing, it’s always good to do some last-minute spring cleaning. Luckily, getting your house tidy and neat doesn’t have to take forever, and you don’t need to spend a week cleaning your home head to toe. Cleaning your floors, hard surfaces, and furniture can help your house feel brand new without the week of decluttering! HomCo Lumber and Hardware carries multiple types of cleaners for multiple surfaces, so that when your floors and kitchens are looking a little worse for wear, you can pick everything up at one location. Check out our Hardware Department for our cleaners, and get your floors, rooms, and furniture looking fresh for the fall season.

Lumber Price Explanation

The past one and a half years have been interesting, to say the least. So many events have converged and formed a mess of confusion and newsworthy stories that it can be a bit difficult to sort through it all and understand what goes where. One such event was the changes in the lumber market, with their exponentially increasing lumber prices and extremely low availability. Though the worst of it is now over, it is important to know just why lumber prices skyrocketed, and how this will continue to impact us in the future. Not only has the lumber market affected businesses big and small, but it has affected the housing market as well, and in Flagstaff, Arizona, we can feel that effect deeply. HomCo Lumber and Hardware strives to put their customers first, and lumber availability and prices are no exception. Read more for some background inf...

Bird Watching

If you find your list of summer projects ever-growing and would appreciate a relaxing, stress-free activity to take the edge off of things, there’s one relatively relaxing and simple hobby that you can partake in: bird watching. Flagstaff, located in the middle of a ponderosa pine forest, is a great location for birds to flourish and flutter, and the summertime is the best time to take advantage of the opportunity to observe and enjoy wildlife behaviors. Though you can head into the forest and attempt to watch them in their native habitat, you can also enjoy the relaxation from home. HomCo Lumber and Hardware carries multiple bird-related items that you can peruse, select from, and set up so that you can enjoy mother nature’s songs from the comfort of your home.

Traeger Grills

With summer around the corner, and the world beginning to seem a bit more like normal, it may be alluring to start firing up some grills and get some outdoor cooking done. Though you may not be able to host the backyard barbecue of your dreams, at least not yet, you can always prepare by getting some great equipment to help with all of your grilling needs. Here at HomCo Lumber and Hardware, we carry multiple lines of grills and smokers, but one of the most stand-out brands has been the Traeger wood pellet smoker and grill. Not only are there years behind the brand and technological innovations that make the process smoother, but there are multiple types and accessories you can choose from to customize your experience to your specific needs. We have Traegers in stock now at HomCo Lumber and Hardware, and if you have any furt...

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 the critter that your child is fascinated with, and keep your house safe from unruly escape artists. We’re joined by Sue today to help walk you through how to make this bug box.

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.

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 blower. With these tips and directions, that dream won’t become a reality. Visit our Stihl Department at HomCo Lumber and Hardware if you have any questions about proper snow blower storage. We’re always happy to help!...

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. This post will go over some key notes for doing your own fencing, and the materials that you can utilize. Some can even be found here at HomCo Lumber and Hardware.

Behr vs. California Paint

Your home says a lot about you and your personality, which is why many homeowners spend a great deal of time deciding on and finding the perfect paint for their project. There are a tremendous amount of things to consider when searching for paint, from colors, sheens, accent walls, and everything in between. And once you narrow all of that down, you are forced to finally decide between the wide array of paint brands. Like many homeowners, you may be left wondering, "Is there a difference between brands? What brand works better? Who do you choose to use? It’s just another step in the decision-making process where you have to weigh out the pros and cons.

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 its very nature weak, so we must rely on the hollow wall anchors to, well, anchor themselves to the wall so that anything hung on the attached screw won’t fall down and cause damage.

How to Fix a Hole in Drywall

There are a variety of reasons there may be a small hole in your drywall. Sometimes something smacks into the wall and damages it. Sometimes there is a small screw hole in your drywall. Sometimes the drywall itself has popped away from the stud and the nail is pushed through it. Whatever the reason, smaller holes in drywalls are a quick and easy fix. They don’t require many materials to repair; you just need some spackle, or joint compound, a putty knife to smooth the material down, mesh material for drywall repair, or drywall tape, if the hole is under six inches, and a sanding block or sandpaper to smooth the joint compound down after it dries. Don’t forget to feather, or flatten, the joint compound as you spread it so that it will blend into the wall.
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135 posts found

Chain Sharpening at HomCo Lumber & Hardware

If you use a chainsaw to cut down trees or work with lumber, you know how important it is to keep your chain sharp. A sharp chain not only helps your work go smoother but keeps you safe, too. Dull blades can lead to kickback and buckling, which can be dangerous for you and make it challenging to finish the job. Keeping your blades sharp will also extend the longevity of your chain, which saves you time and money in the long run.

House Cleaning Essentials

Before summer leaves and our time is spent schooling, planning, or cold-weather-preparing, it’s always good to do some last-minute spring cleaning. Luckily, getting your house tidy and neat doesn’t have to take forever, and you don’t need to spend a week cleaning your home head to toe. Cleaning your floors, hard surfaces, and furniture can help your house feel brand new without the week of decluttering! HomCo Lumber and Hardware carries multiple types of cleaners for multiple surfaces, so that when your floors and kitchens are looking a little worse for wear, you can pick everything up at one location. Check out our Hardware Department for our cleaners, and get your floors, rooms, and furniture looking fresh for the fall season.

Lumber Price Explanation

The past one and a half years have been interesting, to say the least. So many events have converged and formed a mess of confusion and newsworthy stories that it can be a bit difficult to sort through it all and understand what goes where. One such event was the changes in the lumber market, with their exponentially increasing lumber prices and extremely low availability. Though the worst of it is now over, it is important to know just why lumber prices skyrocketed, and how this will continue to impact us in the future. Not only has the lumber market affected businesses big and small, but it has affected the housing market as well, and in Flagstaff, Arizona, we can feel that effect deeply. HomCo Lumber and Hardware strives to put their customers first, and lumber availability and prices are no exception. Read more for some background inf...

Bird Watching

If you find your list of summer projects ever-growing and would appreciate a relaxing, stress-free activity to take the edge off of things, there’s one relatively relaxing and simple hobby that you can partake in: bird watching. Flagstaff, located in the middle of a ponderosa pine forest, is a great location for birds to flourish and flutter, and the summertime is the best time to take advantage of the opportunity to observe and enjoy wildlife behaviors. Though you can head into the forest and attempt to watch them in their native habitat, you can also enjoy the relaxation from home. HomCo Lumber and Hardware carries multiple bird-related items that you can peruse, select from, and set up so that you can enjoy mother nature’s songs from the comfort of your home.

Traeger Grills

With summer around the corner, and the world beginning to seem a bit more like normal, it may be alluring to start firing up some grills and get some outdoor cooking done. Though you may not be able to host the backyard barbecue of your dreams, at least not yet, you can always prepare by getting some great equipment to help with all of your grilling needs. Here at HomCo Lumber and Hardware, we carry multiple lines of grills and smokers, but one of the most stand-out brands has been the Traeger wood pellet smoker and grill. Not only are there years behind the brand and technological innovations that make the process smoother, but there are multiple types and accessories you can choose from to customize your experience to your specific needs. We have Traegers in stock now at HomCo Lumber and Hardware, and if you have any furt...

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 the critter that your child is fascinated with, and keep your house safe from unruly escape artists. We’re joined by Sue today to help walk you through how to make this bug box.

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.

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 blower. With these tips and directions, that dream won’t become a reality. Visit our Stihl Department at HomCo Lumber and Hardware if you have any questions about proper snow blower storage. We’re always happy to help!...

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. This post will go over some key notes for doing your own fencing, and the materials that you can utilize. Some can even be found here at HomCo Lumber and Hardware.

Behr vs. California Paint

Your home says a lot about you and your personality, which is why many homeowners spend a great deal of time deciding on and finding the perfect paint for their project. There are a tremendous amount of things to consider when searching for paint, from colors, sheens, accent walls, and everything in between. And once you narrow all of that down, you are forced to finally decide between the wide array of paint brands. Like many homeowners, you may be left wondering, "Is there a difference between brands? What brand works better? Who do you choose to use? It’s just another step in the decision-making process where you have to weigh out the pros and cons.

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 its very nature weak, so we must rely on the hollow wall anchors to, well, anchor themselves to the wall so that anything hung on the attached screw won’t fall down and cause damage.

How to Fix a Hole in Drywall

There are a variety of reasons there may be a small hole in your drywall. Sometimes something smacks into the wall and damages it. Sometimes there is a small screw hole in your drywall. Sometimes the drywall itself has popped away from the stud and the nail is pushed through it. Whatever the reason, smaller holes in drywalls are a quick and easy fix. They don’t require many materials to repair; you just need some spackle, or joint compound, a putty knife to smooth the material down, mesh material for drywall repair, or drywall tape, if the hole is under six inches, and a sanding block or sandpaper to smooth the joint compound down after it dries. Don’t forget to feather, or flatten, the joint compound as you spread it so that it will blend into the wall.
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