With Christmas wrapped up and the New Year almost here, before you know it we will be ringing in 2016. Each new year brings a sense of renewal. A time to start over and do better! Many of us set goals and resolutions to eat better, exercise more or be a better person in general….
Making ornaments for the Christmas tree every year is a tradition in many homes. There are plenty of blank wood kits and various plastic and ceramic supplies to choose from. But, what if you wanted to be a little different? Unique ornaments made from items you pick up at your local hardware store are perfect…
The holidays are a fun time of year where you get to bring a bit of the outdoors inside to help make the house festive. Live Christmas trees are a tradition for many families. Whether it is because they love the smell, prefer the authenticity or simply enjoy the process of picking the perfect tree…
Although the Pacific Northwest is not necessarily prone to a lot of earthquakes, they can strike almost anywhere at any time and according to some, we’re overdue for a big one! There have been a few in recent decades that have served as reminders of the possibility that a much stronger earthquake could happen. The…
With winter storms already hammering the Seattle area, it is time to start thinking about riding out the next power outage. If you are in a rural area, you are going to be at a higher risk of losing power the next time a strong wind storm blows in. There are a few things you…
With the holiday season officially upon us, people are going to be whipping out their credit cards and spending money on gifts. This year, your money could go a lot further if you chose to shop local! There is a countrywide initiative that asks you to shop your local small businesses. These are the people…
It is hard to deny winter is here. The temperatures have dropped, and it won’t be long before we see the temperatures plummet. We may even get some snow again this year, which means you need to prepare—just in case. At Greenwood Hardware, you will find what you need to get ready for winter. Hoses…
Duct tape isn’t just for keeping in the garage. It has many uses, including some really fun projects you can do to help make your home a little better. Duct tape isn’t just plain old gray anymore. There are plenty of fun colors and patterns to choose from nowadays that are sure to tickle your…
The gutters on your home may not be something you think about a lot, but when that first heavy rain comes you will quickly remember you were supposed to take care of them after the last storm! Gutters take a beating in the weather. They are not always given the attention they deserve, and it…
Taking a shower first thing in the morning or after a long day is one of those little luxuries in life we tend to take for granted. It isn’t until we notice the shower head seems to be failing that we really appreciate the streams of water that used to flow from the shower head….