Employee Spotlight – Shawn Harris
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.
When And How To Prune Your Crape Myrtle
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!
Fix 5 Common Problems With Your Toilet
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 Starts Straight and Stays Straight
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.
Tips For Hiring A General Contractor
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!
Top Home Projects For March
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.
Tips To Build Your Own Shelves
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.
Top Home Projects For February
Punxsutawney Phil predicted 6 more weeks of winter last Tuesday - oh yes - it's FEBRUARY and even here in Virginia it's going to be cold for a while longer. The time spent indoors can be valuable and can allow you to make some much-needed improvements inside your home. Here are our top four Home Improvement projects for February!
Get The Best Results From Interior Painting
Before you grab that paint roller, there are some steps that need to be taken to ensure your interior painting job goes smoothly, looks great, and lasts long. Cardinal Home Center can supply you with the paint and painting tools you need, but we also have a wealth of information we can provide to help you get the best results from interior painting.
Why Choose Marvin Windows and Doors
Marvin Windows and Doors are a popular choice for homeowners, builders, and contractors at Cardinal Home Center. Their broad selection of windows and doors provide a variety of high-quality and durable windows that can match any space in your home. Our Madison Store Sales manager, Matt Utz, explains below why you should choose Marvin Windows and Doors for an existing home replacement or new home-building project.