Sometimes home organization seems like a battle that can’t be won. Folks in Gray spend months updating their kitchens, re-tiling their bathrooms, and refurbishing their outdoor living spaces, only to watch clutter overwhelm their home improvement efforts. If you’re constantly rifling through over-full junk drawers, digging through cluttered closets, and grilling around piles of deck debris, check out Ace of Gray’s guide to unique home storage.

Happy Everything Storage

The best kind of storage is the kind you want to use. Update your plastic dividers and cheap jewelry racks with chic bowls, plates, and attachments from Coton Color’s Happy Everything line. Not only do their decorative dining accessories make great additions to meals and parties, they easily double as home storage. Store rings and hairpins in brightly colored butter dishes, use serving trays as mail catch-alls, or repurpose painted cookie jars to store winter scarves. With storage this chic, you can tuck it into drawers or leave it free to see.

Magnetize It

There are some home items that no one can find the room for: kitchen spices, nails and screws, and paperclips, to name a few. If you’re tired of rooting through toolboxes and junk drawers, it’s time for a new approach to home organization. Get small objects out of the way by gluing magnets to the lids of small glass jars. Attach a reverse magnet strip underneath cabinets, inside doors, or beneath worktables. Easy access and quick home organization!

Repurpose Everyday Accessories

Are you a craft lover with too much project supplies? A busy mom tired of tripping over art tools? A smart shopper who can’t find room for recycled containers? You can easily repurpose common household accessories to hold your unusual items.

• Hang a paper towel rack in your craft room to hold decorative ribbons for easy snipping.
• Use a dish rack to store coloring books, mail, or cook books.
• Hang shower hooks in your spare closet to store purses.
• Reuse old tissue boxes for organized and easily accessible plastic grocery bags.

Stop by Ace of Gray for home accessories, organization materials, and renovation supplies.

There’s something about grilling that gets a party going: the sound of sizzling meat, the savory smell of smoke, and the heat of the grill promising that the best is yet to come. Not only are grills the perfect backyard accessory for summer, they’re famously beloved by dads everywhere. Ace of Gray is making it easy to treat your dad to something special this summer. June 9^th-15^th we’re throwing an exclusive sale with 10% off all grills and grill accessories for Father’s Day.

Traeger Grill

• What it is: Wood pellet grill
• Who should buy it: Families who love barbecue with a slow-cooked, smoky flavor
• Must-have grill accessories: Digital thermostat, wood pellets in a variety of flavors, cover

Big Green Egg

• What it is: Slow cooker with smoking, grilling, and conventional cooking capabilities
• Who should buy it: Lovers of juicy, tender meat who can afford to invest in a high quality smoker
• Must-have grill accessories: Wood chips, cover, nest or table, baking stone, thermapen

Louisiana Grills

• What it is: Pellet grill
• Who should buy it: Families who want the convenience of a fast heat-up gas grill with the flavor of a slow cook smoker
• Must-have grill accessories: Upper cooking rack, digital control center, natural hardwood pellets, cover

The Holland Grill

• What it is: Classic gas grill
• Who should buy it: People who want a safe, hassle-free backyard grilling experience without sacrificing flavor
• Must-have grill accessories: Cover, lid thermometer or digital thermometer, pizza stone, recipe book

Weber Grills

• What it is: Versatile grills available in gas, electric, charcoal, and portable varieties
• Who should buy it: Families who love classic cookouts and easy cleanup
• Must-have grill accessories: Locking tongs, thermometer, bear claw shredders, portable table, cover

Give your dad a lasting Father’s Day gift this year. Complete his outdoor living area with a high class grill for holiday meals, game days, and summer cookouts.

Father’s Day is just a few weeks away. We’re entering the optimal timezone for finding a Father’s Day present for the man who diligently taught you how to Do It Yourself. Dads like to get their hands dirty, get things done, and reap the rewards of their labor. If your father doesn’t like to grill (or you chipped in for his Big Green Egg last Father’s Day), lawn care equipment makes a great practical gift to show Dad you appreciate him.

Stihl Equipment

There’s no denying men love their power tools, and Stihl equipment is built to last. Dad can use our grass trimmer to cut a crisp line around flowerbeds or hack snarled, overgrown grass beyond the fence. Choose from a selection of high-performance chainsaws with faster running time and increased fuel efficiency. Easily chop downed trees from harsh summer storms, remove dangerous branches, and cut fresh firewood. After tackling the big problems, Dad can use our handheld leaf blower to clean the lawn and driveway in a snap. Whatever outdoor power equipment you’re getting him for Father’s Day, Stihl has the price, performance, and endurance he’ll love. Ace Hardware of Gray is a licensed dealer of Stihl outdoor power tools.

Lawn Care Accessories

Outfit your husband or father in sleek, practical work wear to keep him safe and comfortable while he tackles the landscape’s biggest problems. Pair sturdy Proscaper Series Stihl gloves with Pro Mark Apron Chaps to protect Dad from splintered wood and sharp blades. Purchase a pair of Black Widow glasses or Sleek Line protective eyewear so he can leave his favorite Coastal Del Mar glasses in his golf bag. Stihl work apparel is simple, comfortable, and endurable, letting Dad tackle his next big project without worrying about his clothing catching on equipment or wearing through.

For more outdoor work wear, check out our online selection of Stihl power equipment and accessories. Stop by Ace of Gray to outfit Dad in Columbia, Durango, or Georgia Boot outdoor apparel.

Do-It-Yourself home improvement projects sometimes require more extensive supplies than you’re willing to buy. While it’s no problem to purchase sandpaper and Valspar paint to refinish an old coffee table, it doesn’t make sense to buy a pressure washer to clean the deck once a year. Ace of Gray Rental Place is here to cover your home improvement needs.

Indoor Home Renovations

If you’re refinishing your home alone, you can rent equipment and save on installation. Check out our selection of wallpaper steamers, hot air guns, and pop ceiling poppers for basic home updates. To help Gray homeowners lay new flooring, Ace Hardware has a selection of linoleum rollers, tile cutters, floor cutters available for rent. Rent reasonably priced home power equipment for 4 or 24 hours at a time.

Gardening Equipment

When it comes to creating a beautiful landscape, Ace Hardware is your ace in the hole. Rent basic lawn care equipment like hedge trimmers and lawn mowers, take care of unexpected garden setbacks by renting our humane animal traps, or take your yard to another level with serious landscaping equipment like a tiller or backhoe. Level your lawn and remove yard debris by renting a Dingo and the correct attachments. After you level the ground, till the dirt, and aerate your yard, lay fresh spring sod to instantly improve your curb appeal.

Everything in Between

If you need it for your home improvement job, chances are Ace has it. Visit our webpage for more information on renting power tools, plumbing supplies, automotive equipment, and moving supplies. We also rent SpaceWalk bounce houses for community events and kids parties.

Sometimes it makes more sense to rent than to buy. Call the Ace of Gray Rental Place for more information about borrowing the supplies for your next DIY project.

This time of year, it’s not hard to find an excuse for a summer cookout. Graduations, end of school bashes, and Father’s Day all offer the perfect ingredients for a spectacular summer shindig. If you’re ready to enjoy a day of delicious food with friends and family, read Ace of Gray’s guide to the perfect summer cookout.

Plan a Summer Cookout

1. Pick a day and mail DIY summer cookout invites.
2. Make a rain plan. No one wants to enjoy delicious barbeque ribs in an unexpected shower.
3. Determine if any of your guests have dietary restrictions and find food alternatives.
4. Stock the cooler at least two hours before the party.
5. Arrange and decorate food and drink stations, game stations for corn hole and croquet, and a shady spot for guests who want to sit.

Big Green Egg

At a Southern summer barbecue, nothing beats meat smoked in a Big Green Egg. The Big Green Egg gives you the versatility to smoke lamb for Father’s Day, cook cobblers for garden parties, and grill burgers for a true summer shindig. Cook succulent steaks and juicy barbecue ribs alongside savory and tender spiced veggies. In the Big Green egg smoker, even meat substitutes are full of rich flavor. Is your outdoor cooking space incomplete? Find the perfect grill and backyard accessories in the outdoor living section of our home improvement store.

Ace of Gray garden center and gift shop has all the best accessories for your summer barbeque. Stop by our outdoor living section for party supplies, dinnerware, and unique party favors for your friends.

In the last several weeks, hundreds of thousands of kids across the country celebrated high school or college graduations. In the weeks to come, many more will join their ranks. Some will further their education, while others will dive headfirst into the real world. No matter where life takes them, make sure they learn the 5 basic home maintenance tips every graduate should know.

1. How to find a stud. Many dorms don’t allow hanging wall décor, but graduates moving into an apartment should know how to find a stud so heavy pictures don’t tear up the drywall. Knock on the wall until you hear a hollow sound or buy a stud finder for easy locating.
2. How to patch a hole in the wall. Anything from a heavy picture to a wayward baseball can create a hole in your wall. To fix a hole in drywall, apply spackling material with a putty knife. After it dries, you can paint the patch to match your wall color.
3. How to fix a broken toilet. If a toilet won’t stop running, it’s probably a poor piston seal. Remove the back toilet lid and pull the chain up, watching the piston as it reforms a seal over the hole. Determine if it was a one-time issue or if it the parts need replacing.
4. How to turn off the water. Running water can waste money and create a huge mess. As soon as you move into a new location, learn where the main water shutoff is located. To turn off water to the sink or toilet, you can twist the main pipe valve connecting the sink or toilet to the wall.
5. How to create a tool kit. Everyone living on their own should have a tool kit, regardless of age, gender, or skill level. When creating your tool kit, make sure you include:

• A hammer
• Locking pliers (needle-nose and groove-joint)
• A slotted screwdriver and a Phillips-head screwdriver
• Adjustable wrenches
• A X-acto knife or other small blade
• A putty knife
• A level
• A straightedge
• A miter square
• A measuring tape
• A rag of thick fabric
• A flashlight

For more home improvement tips, stop by Ace of Gray.

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Are you looking for a Mother’s Day gift, a spring birthday present, or a “real world” present for a young lady graduating high school or college? Perhaps you’d simply like to update your home with bright touches of summer color. One of the most popular home décor items in our Gift Shop is the Happy Everything line by Coton Colors. With their wide variety of colors, shapes, and styles, these charming dining accessories are perfect for any Southern space.

Dining Accessories

Happy Everything has, well, everything. These dishes have bright colors, artistic flare, and just the right hint of class to make them perfect for any occasion. Mix and match styles for an eclectic Southern dining experience or choose platters, plates, and vases in matching colors and patterns. Perfect for cookouts, family meals, or elegant dinner parties, these dishes create a masterpiece of any table. Because you can buy Happy Everything piece by piece, they make perfect presents for family and friends. Simply stop by the Happy Everything corner in the Ace of Gray Gift shop and choose the dining accessories that fit your loved one’s personal style. For an additional thoughtful touch, personalize dishes and kitchen accessories with a monogram.

Happy Everything Home

Happy Everything primarily makes dining accessories, but that doesn’t mean creativity is out of the question. Repurpose serving platters as hanging wall décor, use kitchen accessories in the garden, or make the most of spare dishes by using them as cute storage bowls. Whether you’re shopping for an out-of-the-box thinker or simply the person who has everything, Happy Everything can make everyone happy.

Stop by Ace of Gray for Happy Everything home décor and dining accessories.

Moms never get a day off. From the moment they cradle their first child in their arms, their lives are a blur of joy, frustration, and wishing for more time. Moms do so much for us that it can be hard to choose a gift to show exactly how grateful we are for their presence in our lives. If you’re having a hard time finding the perfect gift this May, take a look at this Mother’s Day gift guide from Ace of Gray.

Gift Shop

Whether the mom in your life loves cute and casual, elegant glam, or sweet Southern classic clothing, Ace of Gray has the outfits and accessories she’ll love.

These clutches are simple, chic, and perfect for summer. Remind your wife that she’s worth more than diaper bags and oversized totes with this cute, petite purse from our Gift Shop. Our navy and coral clutches are only $19.99. Add a stylish personal touch by embroidering a monogram for only $4 more.

Does your mom love tailgates? Whether her team pride gives the boys a run for their money or she just loves gathering the family together for games, there’s no better way to show off her team spirit than with our collegiate memorabilia. Snatch up last season’s painted wine glasses and embroidered totes for a steal, or get a jump on fall football with a personalized cooler and drink accessories. We carry merchandise for Georgia, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Alabama, and more!

Garden Center

You can never go wrong with flowers when showing mom your love. Design a beautiful bouquet of your mother’s favorite flowers or grab an elegant, pre-made floral arrangement from our cooler. Want a bloom that won’t wither? Buy a bush of knockout roses and plant them under your mother’s window. Knockout roses are on sale for just $14.99 per bush until Mother’s Day.

Still need help buying a Mother’s Day gift? Stop by our store and ask an Ace of Gray representative for help finding just the right present to make your mom feel blessed.

With Mother’s Day just a few weeks away, we’re rolling out the gifts for that special woman in your life. Moms work hard all year long to take care of the kids and maintain beautiful homes. Whether you’re celebrating your mother, a friend, or the mother of your children, the Ace of Gray Gift Shop has everything you need to make May 11^th unforgettable.

Gift Shop Ideas for Mom

Our gift shop is full of items to make mom happy this May. We have picture frames and home décor, Willow Tree mother figurines, Bridgewater candles, and cute baubles that make perfect Mother’s Day gifts from kids. Treat your mom to cute spring outfits from our Charlie Page collection, or make sure she’s ready for football season by giving her school pride clothing. Want to make that new hat, tote, or cooler even more special? We offer monogramming, embroidering, and heat-press decals for our gift shop items!

Get Your Hands Dirty

A gift from the hands is a gift from the heart. If you want to give mom a unique and lasting present for Mother’s Day, it’s time to paint your thumb green and get out the garden supplies. Cross something off her to-do list by weeding the garden, laying new flowerbeds, or building a natural fence around the yard. If you’re really looking to impress, take care of those home maintenance tasks your wife has been asking you to complete. Stop by Ace of Gray for tools and materials, flowers and garden supplies, and expert tips on creating a stunning Southern home.

Show your mother, wife, and any mom in your life how much you appreciate her. Ace of Gray has the perfect gift no matter what she likes.

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After weeks of spring-cleaning, home improvement projects, and Easter holiday prep, the women of Gray deserve a night to relax. We’re saying thank you to the hardest workers in our community with our semi-annual Ladies Night Out event. Take a night off from the hustle and bustle of spring homeowners’ projects to enjoy fine food, unbeatable bargains, and free giveaways at Ace of Gray. Ladies Night Out is next Thursday, April 24^th from 5pm-8pm.

Spring Is in the Air

If you’ve never enjoyed an Ace of Gray Ladies Night Out before, you’re in for an eventful evening. Enjoy the hospitality of our sales team as you mingle with friends and explore the home goods discounts at Ace of Gray. Sample our delicious Winds & Willows dips as you sip a spring cocktail, and taste tender samples of our favorite Big Green Egg recipes as you shop.

Free Merchandise and Discounts

Ace of Gray makes it easy for you to find the spring necessities. Enjoy 20% off our gift shop and main store merchandise when you attend the Spring Ladies Night Out event. Does your husband have an April or May birthday? All our power tools, power equipment, and grills are 10% for the night! Buy him the Big Green Egg he’s always wanted and enjoy the juicy, smoky flavor of home-smoked meat for summer cookouts and fall tailgates. As you shop, our sales representatives will be handing out free merchandise throughout the store. Want a free tote bag? Be one of the first 150 people to check out and receive a cute beach tote for free!

Gray Gift Shop

The Easter basket goodies may be gone, but our Gift Shop is full of cute dishes, stylish clothes, and elegant storage solutions for the loved ones on your gift list. Shop for spring birthday presents, get ahead of your Mother’s Day shopping, or find that perfect “just because” gift to encourage your kids to finish the school year strong. When you buy a Happy Everything base for 20%, you can choose from a basket of Happy Everything attachments for free.

Follow our Spring Ladies Night Out event on Facebook for more details.