Category Archives: DIY Home Improvement

Hardware Holiday Gift List

Looking for functional and quality gifts for Christmas this year? Check out Payless Hardware’s easy holiday gift guide for avid BBQ grillers and power tool home improvement lovers.

The Right Way to Test Paint Samples on Walls

Looking for an affordable way to completely change the look and feel of your home this Spring? Fresh new paint color can completely transform a room and make it feel like a whole new space!

Read the step-by-step instructions below and watch our helpful video to start testing paint samples for your next DIY home improvement project!    

Seasoning Your Traeger Timberline Grill

Are you getting ready to set up your new Traeger Timberline grill in San Jose? If so, then watch this video for tips on how to season it properly. Start by removing the heat shields, grill grates, and grease drip tray. Then, with the main power switch in the off position, plug in the power[…]

Simple Ways to Save Water in Your Home and Garden

Having access to clean water is a wonderful convenience, and there are plenty of ways to waste less of this resource around the house. If you’re interested in doing your part, then keep reading to learn some simple ways you can save water in your home and garden in San Jose. Turn Off the Tap[…]

How an Automated Irrigation System Can Help You Save Water

Water conservation is on the minds of many Californians, leading them to search for better ways to manage their landscaping water usage. If you’re looking to do your part and reduce the amount of water you use in your lawn and garden in San Jose, then consider taking advantage of an automated irrigation system. By[…]

Your Guide to Creating a Southwestern Landscape Design

Many homeowners are making the switch to gardens that demand less water and maintenance, and one way to do this is with desert landscaping. If you’re ready to give your yard an overhaul to make it more water-efficient and easy to care for, then continue reading for tips on transforming your lawn and garden in[…]

Exploring the Elements of Xeriscaping

Xeriscaping is a landscaping style that benefits both homeowners and the environment by saving water, reducing maintenance needs, creating wildlife habitats, and improving property value. If you’re planning to update your lawn and garden in San Jose, then keep reading to learn about the elements of xeriscaping. Water Conservation The fundamental component of xeriscaping is[…]

How to Smoke on Your Weber Charcoal Grill

For many families, summertime means more time outdoors enjoying the backyard and savoring delicious, grilled meals. If you’re planning to make smoked dishes on your grill this season, then watch this video for tips on smoking on your Weber charcoal grill in San Jose. When using an indirect method to smoke on your grill, it’s[…]