Summer may be just about over, but the cold weather hasn’t set in yet, making now the perfect time to fill your weekends with some simple and fun home improvement projects. The experienced staff at Black’s Hardware, which has been voted Rochester’s #1 hardware store for two years in a row, has both the tools and the know-how to help you complete a variety of value-adding home upgrades that involve little time and big savings. Try these three before winter:

• Seal your walls: You can save money on your energy bill this winter by making sure heat stays inside your home. An easy way to ensure this is by sealing your walls. All you’ll need is some top-quality caulk, which you can easily find in the Black’s Hardware store or on their website. Then, seal up the places in your home where air can escape or enter. Places where holes have been cut in your walls, like light switches, are especially prone to drafts.
• Give your front door a facelift: Make your home look warm and inviting just in time for the holiday season by enhancing your front door. Black’s Hardware sells all the products and tools you need to strip the old paint off the door, repair the wood, and weatherstrip to keep out the winter chill. Additionally, ensure your home's safety by upgrading to a more secure lock or deadbolt and replacing the door knob. 
• Change your faucets: Sometimes, it’s the smallest things that make the biggest difference, and new faucets in your kitchen or bathroom can be just what your home needs to make it shine for the holidays. While it might sound like an advanced project, upgrading your faucets is surprisingly easy. The experts at Black’s Hardware can get you set up with the tools and faucet parts you’ll need, and they can even answer any questions you might have. This simple project offers big savings as well; the newer faucets are more efficient than the old ones, so you’ll conserve water and save money by switching.

Since 1948, Black’s Hardware has been providing everything the residents of Rochester might need to tackle any home improvement or repair project. They supply hardware, paint, housewares, plumbing, electrical supplies, and other products and tools. They even offer a full locksmith service and can make sidewinder keys and replace your auto chip keys without you having to go to the dealership. In addition to their exceptional line of products, the Black’s Hardware team is always ready to give advice, provide their expertise, and help you choose the right tools for the job.

Ready to get started on your next home improvement or repair project? At Black's Hardware, you'll find everything you need. Just visit their website or store to view their inventory or call (585) 544-9896 today.