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Apr
03
The Ultimate Backyard BBQ Checklist (Featuring the Big Green Egg)

Compact and convenient, the Big Green Egg can be used in many ways. This versatile system can be used as a grill at temperatures up to 750°F, as an oven, or as an alternative to other smokers for sale. That makes it perfect for an outdoor barbeque, for anyone who wants to serve a wide variety of food choices.

 

Cooking Techniques

As a grill, the Egg can be used to cook steak, fish, or vegetables. You can even use it as a stir-fry. Various accessories are available to make the cooker even more versatile, including a Drip Pan or ConvEGGtor, perfect for indirect grilling and roasting.

Wood-smoke beef brisket or spare ribs, or even vegetables, fish, or nuts—yes, the Egg is one of the most practical smokers for sale on the market! Even use the Egg to bake bread, pie, and pizza. You can adjust the cooker to do just about anything; there are also seven sizes available, from Mini to XXLarge, to accommodate whatever outdoor cooking needs you have.

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Feb
21
How to Select the Best Paint Color for Your Room

Painting a room can be exciting. You can pick any color you want, in any shade you want. However, that freedom can also be overwhelming. This is especially true if you’ve never had to select colors before.

When most people decide they’re going to repaint rooms in their home, they realize they need to answer some questions they may not have seriously considered before. How do I select the best color for a room? Does this color need to complement the other rooms in my house? Are there any colors I should avoid at all costs?

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Jan
02
Tips on Organizing/Decluttering Your Home This Winter

Cold air, snow, and ice have gripped the country. You may not be outdoors much, but the extra time can be spent organizing and decluttering your home. A few helpful items may be no farther than your local hardware store.

In fact, cleaning things up can have health benefits—physically and mentally. Too much clutter can cause stress and depression. With some home improvement, a cleaner space helps people:

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Dec
03
Door Locks to Protect Your Home During the Holidays

Burglaries seem to ramp up toward the end of December. Is it the Christmas lights or the fact many people are away from home during the holiday season? According to the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Crime Victimization Survey in 2010, about 40% of unlawful entries (between 2003 and 2007) were through unlocked doors or windows, and many entered through an open door; some even had keys to the door lock.1

However, there were no verifiable reports of homeowners (or Macaulay Culkin) setting off tripwires or paint buckets to fend off criminals!

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Nov
02
Freshen Up Home for Holiday Hosting: Tips for Picking the Right Paint

The holidays are a time for get-togethers with friends and family members. From dinner parties to potluck brunches, you want to know that your house feels welcoming both inside and out. One of the easiest ways to freshen up your home for holiday hosting is to apply a new coat of paint. Paint can be used to make a room look bigger or to give it a cozier feel. Don’t wait any longer! Keep reading for tips on painting a room and picking the right paint for this holiday season.

 

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Oct
18
How to Remove Snow from Your Driveway

Winter is almost here, and now is the time to ensure that you’re ready for the first snowfall that lands on your doorstep—literally. Even though a fresh blanket of white snow is a beautiful sight, the inevitable task of removing it can be a back-breaker if it isn’t done properly.

What’s more, snow removal, especially shoveling snow for an extended period of time, can be painful and potentially dangerous in subzero temperatures. From shoveling to opting for a snowblower, these tips can help you to quickly and safely clear the snow from your driveway.

 

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Sep
02
Lighting and How It Affects Your Mood

Have you ever thought about how different light levels make you feel? For instance, you tend to feel upbeat and more energetic on bright sunny days and sleepy and less motivated on cloudy and rainy days. That is because our bodies respond to the psychological effects of lighting, and it often changes our moods.

How we feel and respond to light extends beyond natural sunlight. The light bulbs used in your home or work environment also affect our moods, creativity, and productivity. What type of lighting is best? Let’s look at how different types of lighting affects us, first. Then you can decide what light bulbs are best for the rooms in your home or office.

 

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Aug
02
Benjamin Moore’s Colors of 2017

The perfect paint color can be tricky; we all want something that’s both modern and sure to look great for years to come. Many of our customers here at Brinkmann’s Hardware are searching for trendy, reliable colors from a paint brand they can trust. That’s why we’re experts in Benjamin Moore paints.

We’re lucky because Benjamin Moore offers a wide range of rich, cutting-edge paint colors, including its own Benjamin Moore color of the year for 2017. That, and a few other modern classics, are presented below in these top Benjamin Moore paint colors for 2017.

 

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Jul
17
Different Kinds of Light Bulbs for Lighting Up Your Home

When you need to replace light bulbs, the first thing you will notice when you browse the light bulb aisle is incandescent bulbs are no longer available. These are the light bulbs many of us are the most familiar with since we grew up with them. They came in various shapes and sizes, as well as wattage ratings.

However, back in 2007, in efforts to promote a greener environment and conserve energy, Congress implemented steps to slowly phase these out. The last incandescent bulbs were sold in 2014, so, unless you have a stash hidden away, you will need to choose from one of the three different kinds of light bulbs on the market today.

 

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