Top 5 Projects for Dad

Save the date! Father’s Day is coming up on June 19 — a day to celebrate all that Dad brings to our lives, and what better way to celebrate than by helping around the house or spending some quality bonding time with him? Here are a few ideas our team had for how you can spend your day.

1) Prep Dad’s grilling area

Some Dads love to spend time on the grill. Our Crozet and Madison stores have recently started carrying Blackstone grills, ideal for the grillmaster. Choose from our traditional griddle carts or check out our 4-burner griddle with a built-in air fryer!

2) Pressure wash your deck or siding

Along with preparing Dad’s grilling area, you can also use that power washer to clear off your front porch, back deck, or other places around the house! A clean driveway or cleaning your siding with a cleaner will make your home stand out. Not sure where to start? Review our pressure washer guide on using a pressure washer, and check out our options available at all three stores!

3) Clean up Dad’s work area

Does Dad have a shop or work area he uses to tinker with new projects? Give it some new life with just a few quick fixes! Clean concrete floors or resurface; Benjamin Moore has products specifically for concrete that can add a pop of color to your garage, and it’s easy to do! Use a pegboard to add an organization or get some plastic bins and jars to help Dad keep his tools and hardware where he can find them!

4) Sharpen Dad’s tools

There’s nothing quite like being able to use a freshly sharpened tool. It doesn’t take as much elbow grease, and it always eases Dad’s projects. Cardinal offers sharpening services at all three stores: drop it off and get it back in a week! You can drop off various tools and accessories, such as lawnmower blades, shears, chain saw chains, chisels and drill bits, knives, and more! Contact our Madison and Crozet stores for drop-off deadlines and pricing.

5) Plan a Father’s Day fishing trip

Central Virginia is home to great fishing holes, such as Graves Mountain Farms in Syria or the Ragged Mountain Fishing Area near Charlottesville. Grab a cooler and snacks and enjoy a peaceful day by the water! Our Madison store also has some essentials you can grab on the way, such as an ice-cold drink, fishing lures, and poles, live bait, and coolers. Need a fishing license? We can get one ready for both of you!

Whether you want to do projects for Dad or spend the day relaxing, count on Cardinal Home Center to provide your gifts for Father’s Day!