Home Improvement Blog
Johnson’s Ace Hardware wants to help you on your home renovation journey. Check out the following articles in our DIY home improvement blog with inspiring tips and advice on creating your dream home or backyard. Whether you’re updating a single room or planning a full-scale remodel, our blog offers practical guidance, tool recommendations, seasonal project ideas, and budget-friendly solutions to help you get started. From paint prep to patio upgrades, each post is designed to make DIY feel doable, no matter your experience level.
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Pittsburgh Spring Lawn Care Tips
Finally, the long-awaited spring season is here. That being said, it’s time to wake your lawn up from the long hibernation of winter. It’s no secret that winter and changing seasons can be harsh on your yard. Luckily, with the right spring lawn care tips, your grass...
DIY Patio Ideas: How to Build a Patio for Your Home
Thanks to many options for materials and guides on how-to these days, you can say goodbye to hiring contractors for your patio and build it DIY style instead. Not only does it save you a lot of money on labor, but it can also be a passion project for you and the whole...
Ace Hardware Paint Colors: How to Choose the Perfect Shade for Any Room
When you stare at your old, tired room and think about how to freshen it up without any hassle from a major renovation, look no further than repainting it. Depending on your chosen colors, your room can instantly be transformed into a brighter, cozier, or even more...
Our Tips For Buying a Snow Blower
When you read this article, winter is probably full-blown, and you’ll soon notice all that snow piling up outside. It can be tough to keep up with, making it difficult to get around—and worse, it can be downright dangerous. Slippery sidewalks and heavy snow...
How To Store Christmas Decorations: Lights, Tree, Ornaments, And More
Christmas is almost here, and it’s time to embrace the holiday spirit fully. By now, your home may be already filled with festive trees, sparkling ornaments, and all things merry and bright. Or perhaps you’re like other people, unsure where all those decorations will...
The Best Gifts for New Homeowners
Buying a new home is an exciting new chapter; for some, it is a lifetime accomplishment worth celebrating! If you’ve been invited to a housewarming party (or maybe just want to send a gift to congratulate the new homeowner), you shouldn’t show up empty-handed....
DIY Halloween Decorations To Try This Year
As you prepare to dress up for the Halloween occasion, your house should also be ‘dressed’ to join the neighborhood festivities. And, if you’re reading this, chances are you’re not sure how to make your home Spooktacular this season. Rather than just taking out your...
Outdoor Cushion Storage 101: Your Complete Guide to Keep The Cushions Fresh
When the weather starts to get cooler this time of the year, your cushions may no longer be needed as much. Hence, it's the perfect time for you to start thinking of storing them inside an outdoor cushion storage. That way, you'll give those colorful cushions time to...
Johnson’s Ace Hardware History
It is a rare and rewarding phenomenon to stumble across a business that operates more like a family. Johnson's has called Norvelt, Pennsylvania, home for over 70 years. Johnson's has three businesses operating under one roof: Johnson's Ace Hardware, Johnson's Heating...
How to Host A Bonfire: Tips For The Ultimate Bonfire Bash
The warm glow, the crackling flames, and the comfortable ambiance of a bonfire bash have a certain allure. Whether on a bright summer evening or a colder autumn, it's the ideal approach to gather friends and relatives for an evening beneath the stars. Like any...