DIY VIDEOS & HELPFUL RESOURCES

Fir is stronger and more stable; pine is cheaper and easier to find. Here's which softwood to use for fences, raised beds, framing, and decks in the Grass Valley foothills.

A step-by-step guide to mixing 2-cycle fuel at 50:1 — ratio chart for 40:1 and 32:1 older equipment, ethanol-free guidance, fuel storage tips, and what B&C carries.

A buying guide to garden centers in Grass Valley, CA — what to look for, what we carry at B&C Ace, plus FAQ for foothill gardeners.

Dull kitchen knives? Here's what to know about knife sharpening in Grass Valley with the ReSharp machine at B&C Ace — $6.99 per knife, first one free.

Timing matters at 2,400 feet. Here's your guide to spring planting in Grass Valley — what to plant in April, what to hold off on until May.

If your deck is looking worn, faded, or rough after winter, the big question is usually not whether to refresh it. It is whether you should stain it or paint it . For most homeowners, that decision comes down to three things: the current condition of the wood, the look you want, and how much maintenance you are willing to do going forward. Benjamin Moore’s deck guidance is centered on exterior wood stains and deck preparation, while Ace’s deck and siding stain categories emph

Pellet choice is one of the most practical questions Traeger shoppers ask before they buy a grill and again after they bring one home. That makes sense: pellets affect flavor, and they also shape how easy it is to get consistent results across different foods. Traeger’s pellet guide is built around exactly that idea—matching wood flavor to what you cook most often. This guide keeps it simple. If you mostly cook brisket, chicken, burgers, and vegetables , you do not need a gar

Most “bad paint jobs” aren’t caused by bad painting—they’re caused by the wrong sheen or the wrong tools . This guide helps you pick the right combination so your finish looks better, cleans easier, and lasts longer. If you’re not sure what to choose, bring a cabinet door, a paint chip, or even a few photos of the room to Emigh’s paint department. We can help you match sheen, prep, and tools to your surfaces. Step 1: Pick the right sheen (this is the #1 decision) Flat / Matt

Which Traeger Should I Buy? Pick your “bucket,” jump to your match, and get the right grill fast. Jump to your bucket Bucket 1: New to pellet grills Bucket 2: Weekly household cook Bucket 3: All-in cook (2–4 cooks/week) Bucket 4: Host / cook for a crowd Bucket 5: Portable / travel / small patio Bucket 1: I’m new to pellet grills You want easy, forgiving, and versatile—great results without overthinking it. ✅ Best Pick: Traeger Woodridge Why it works: Big enough to feel

Late winter in the Sierra Foothills is the calm-before-the-sprout. January through February is where you set yourself up for an easy spring: plant the cold-tolerant stuff, start a few key seeds indoors, and get your beds ready so you’re not panic-buying tomato cages the day everything suddenly decides to grow. Below is a simple “now / next” planting calendar built for cool-season success now and a smooth runway into spring. What to plant outdoors now (Planting Calendar: Janua

Buying a chainsaw is one of those “I’ll know it when I see it” purchases—right up until you’re standing in front of the shelf thinking: Do I need 14", 16", or 18"? How much battery? And what even is ‘kickback’ besides a thing that ruins your afternoon? This guide is built for homeowners who want an EGO Power+ chainsaw for real-life jobs like limbing , storm cleanup , and cutting firewood , without buying more saw than they need (or less saw than the wood demands). Quick real

Our B&C Christmas Medley video is a fast, festive look at what’s in store this holiday season at B&C Ace Home & Garden Center. In just 37 seconds, you’ll see a glimpse of the Christmas goodies filling our aisles and inspiring holiday decorating ideas for your home. Everything You Need for Christmas to Deck the Halls Walk through our holiday section and you’ll find: Artificial Christmas trees in a variety of sizes and styles Giant Santa blow-ups and inflatables for eye-catchin