Trees are green again and the pollen is thick - it must be Springtime in Virginia! We talked to our team here at Cardinal Home Center and came up with a few projects you can do to make the most of this month. Check out our top home improvement projects for April.
Cardinal Home Center's Employee Spotlight series aims to highlight the talented individuals who dedicate their time to our business. Each month, we feature an employee on our website. This month's spotlight features Matt Racer from our Madison location.
If you are a homeowner or beginner construction worker, you might assume that all lumber is created equal. However, this is not the case. Certain types of lumber are best for specific projects, and treated lumber provides protection and unique benefits for both homeowners and contractors. We have created a guide to pressure-treated lumber to show you the differences and what it means for your project.
Cardinal Home Center's Employee Spotlight series aims to highlight the talented individuals who dedicate their time to our business. Each month, we feature an interview right here on our blog. This month's spotlight features Shawn Harris from our Charlottesville location. A multi-faceted multi-tasker who is also one of our Benjamin Moore experts, Shawn's background in construction gives him an extra edge to help customers and contractors find the right products for their project.
What other flowering tree can actually compete with the beautiful crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) for vibrant summer color? So popular and perfect for Central Virginia, crape myrtles are also drought-tolerant and thrive in heat and humidity. Although Cardinal Home Center does not sell plants or trees, we DO have tools and terrific advices on when and how to prune your crape myrtle trees. Hopefully, the following information will help you do the job in a snap!
Count on Cardinal Home Center for those simple fixes that maybe you as a homeowner can do yourself. Below are tips to fix 5 common problems with your toilet without calling a plumber. Our stores in Crozet and Madison will very well have the plumbing parts you need as well.
Weyerhaeuser’s Framer Series lumber prides itself on its ability to “Start Straight and Stay Straight.” However, what does that mean for homeowners and contractors, and what benefit does this produce in the long-term? We talked with some of our lumber specialists at our Madison and Crozet stores to find out more.
It's never too early to start thinking about your next outdoor building project. If it's a project big enough, you'll want to find the perfect general contractor. What do you need to consider, who can you trust, and what are the right questions to ask? If you need tips for hiring a general contractor, count on Cardinal to help you out!
The birds are singing. The flowers are blooming. The weather is warming. March is the perfect time to get some projects done outside of the house and provide necessary maintenance to ensure that those things that keep you cool in warmer months are in great working order! Here are your top four home improvement projects for March.
If you’ve ever felt your home doesn’t have enough storage space, we have a great plan – build your own shelves! Shelves aren’t just for books, they add more space for things that need a place. You may need shelving in your kitchen, den, formal rooms, or even the garage or shed. Count on Cardinal Home Center to supply you with the materials you need and some tips on how to build your own shelves right here in this article.
