I visited the new Buena Park Orchard Supply Hardware location during their soft opening to get a tour, meet the staff and find out what makes them stand apart from the other home improvement stores.

Besides the friendly and knowledgeable staff, the quality of products featured and the overall selection, you may be surprised at a few other things they carry. Check out what impressed me and info on my top finds while on my tour of the new store.

Natura® is a Zero-VOC and Zero Emissions* Interior Paint from Benjamin Moore providing the most environmentally friendly paint on the market. Natura® goes beyond zero VOC to offer zero emissions, making it a safer paint not only for your family but the environment without sacrificing color choices or performance. This is a huge deal for me as I am always looking to decrease the amount of toxins in my home. Check out all the benefits and more importantly what it doesn't have.

• Virtually odorless
• Zero VOC and zero emissions*
• Quick return to service
• Now Certified asthma & allergy friendly™
• 100% Acrylic
• Provides a durable, washable film
• Spatter-resistant
• Unlimited color selection
• One hour recoat for quick return to service
• Carries the Green Promise designation
• Self-priming on most surfaces.

Keeping on the theme of paints, PaintCare is a recycling program which is a simple way to responsibly dispose of any old paints you might have lying around, up to 5 gallons in size. Certain restriction apply but, if it has a lid and a label chances are your old paint can be disposed of. See site for details or visit www.paintcare.org .

There is no cost to you as recovery fees are charged on new paint purchases to fund the program. Orchard Supply Hardware is a PaintCare recycling drop off partner. Planning on shopping for new paint, take an old can in at the same time, it's a win-win.

Okay so wait? You might be wondering if this is a mistake, clothing in a hardware store? Yes, Orchard has a large section of sturdy, long lasting work wear.

Brands such as Dickies and Carhartt are known for their durability and are available in many styles and sizes in stock and ready to keep you safe and stylish, after all working hard doesn't mean you can't look great too.

Looking for home and garden accessories? Look no further. I almost forgot I was at a hardware store with the wide variety of accent pieces offered as well as patio cushions, fire pits, furniture even decorative candles. This type of merchandise is similar to what you would find in the nicer home stores. 

Here's the info regarding the Grand Opening happening February 20-21. The celebration starts at 6:30 a.m with doors opening at 7 a.m.

Located at 8030 Dale Street in Buena Park  714-229-4939

• First 100 Customers on Saturday will get a free $25 gift card (Starting at 6:30 a.m)
• First 1000 Customers on Saturday & Sunday get a free canvas Tote.
• Great buys and prizes throughout the store! Up to 50% off many items.
• Register to win great items like a Dewalt Tool Kit ($499),a Hunter Ceiling Fan ($129) PizzaQue Portable Pizza Oven ($199) and a Maxum Tool Cabinet ($499). These are some great items up for grabs, everything except the kitchen sink, but you can enter to win a Delta Faucet ($269).

Take advantage of discounts along with the special sale prices, the more you buy the more you can save. Get *$10 off and purchase of $50 or more, *$20 off any purchase of $100 or more and *$30 off and purchase of $150 or more. * Excludes certain products, see store for details.

And to start you on your way to your next home improvement, Orchard Supply Hardware gave me a $25 gift card to give to one lucky reader. Good luck!

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