We had a customer pose this question:

“Can I use my HoeJoe to scrape the snow and Ice off my Roof?”

Well, we certainly thought it was a great Question/Idea! However, the HoeJoe was not built with this purpose in mind. We welcomed his curiosity, but told him to go about his experiment at his own risk. We might in fact do a little testing of our own!  We all know that facing Ice dams in the northern states can be quite the dilemma.  Given that it’s a 55″ handle is long enough to touch roof top edges and overhangs with a step stool or ladder, it makes complete sense that it would work well for snow and ice removal! We think it would be an awesome duel purpose tool in this case. Even if we didn’t sell it as an Ice tool of sorts, we now know that the man of the house is certain to spot it in his garage and try to use it in different ways.  Here’s to inventive thinkers and their tools! Thanks for your question Bud!

Get them while they’re HOT
for Father’s Day!

If Dad doesn’t have a  HoeJoe yet, now would be a great time to get him one, but if you’ve waited until the last minute…finding a local retailer that carries the HoeJoe and HoeJoe Jr. might be your best bet. Go to our Retailers Page for more information on our Retail Locations. Please call first, they may be flying out the door for must have gifts and Summer Bonfires.

It’s Summer! That means Outdoor Parties and Backyard Celebrations!

Graduation parties are happening now!

If you have to give or host a graduate party… but don’t know where to begin… We have some fun and unusual ideas to help get you started. With the help from QCTV, we’ve listed some very cool themes, decorations with personality and fun entertainment ideas for an unforgettable outdoor graduation party. 

1.  Oldy Tyme Fun:   

Use old newspaper print, black and white photos, recycled items to create a vintage shabby chic party look. An outdoor movie theater or a bonfire are other great options to keep things lively into the evening. For the tables use cool newspaper sheets as table runners, add fun facts about the graduate printed on them… add a pop of color using geraniums or other flowers in a bucket. Forget the old standard coolers… instead use an old washtub and a wheelbarrow to hold ice and beverages.   

2. Bon Voyage Party:   

For a child going off to college, add paraphanalia from the college they’ll be attending. Have a last dance… dance floor. Frame the dance floor using shepherd hooks and lights wrapped around the outer edges to define the area. 

3. Sundaes on Saturday:  

Tubs of ice cream and sauce are the only things on the menu! Set up tables with centerpieces to match the theme of your party. Ask your local florist about floral sundaes for centerpieces and decoration. Instead of posters of your graduate… cut out several 5″ x7″ pieces of colored paper and adhered 4 x6 photos on them… punch holes at the tops of them and string through some ribbon or string. Hang the photos in various places throughout your party area. Dance off those Sundae Calories by having a dance floor and music.

4. S’more Party:  

Have an evening bonfire with a S’more bar. Include decadent chocolates and gourmet marshmallows. Go to www.smoresbook.comto find S’more great ideas! Add friends with guitars, tell stories and sing around the campfire and reminisce about the High School Days. Remember to have your HoeJoe handy.

If you want to see these ideas and more ideas like these…

check out this video 
www.qctv.org/suburbanmix/full.php 
(Click on “watch full episode” to the left of the video screen for entire episode) 
Within it you’ll see Kelli Kaufer in the “You’re Invited Segment” showing Grad party ideas.

The HoeJoe is for the Man…
who likes to play with fire. 
For piling up logs…
higher and higher.
For keeping the fire…
under check.
For bonfire amusement,
oh, what the heck.
For the Man,
who likes to push logs around
with a stick.
For the great Outdoors-man,
or Cabin chick.
For safely maneuvering…
it does the trick.
Just HoeJoe-it.

This could be a memorable night, a once in a blue moon kind of night, literally. 

Celebrations will tip toe outside tonight to admire a brilliant blue moon for the New Year.  By popular definition, a blue moon is the second full moon in a month.  Don’t be fooled, It won’t really be blue… but it is rare and extra special for a New Year’s Eve night.  Take the party people outside to howl at the moon with Bonfire heat.  Grab your Blue Moon Beer and your HoeJoe to fire up the bonfire pit this memorable Lunar night!  Gather in anticipation with bright Wintry full moon to ring in the New Year in a memorable and firey way. 

Happy New Year from your Friends at www.bonfirecentral.com
Remember… Have Fun but drink responsibly, Please don’t drink and drive.  Start the New Year responsibly and with care for others.

It’s so roomy outside!

Popular home improvements and additions are more often including the backyard and patio.  Homeowners are increasing their living space outdoors!  
Beautiful landscaping and fireplaces are not just for the extravagant spenders anymore.  Creating an inviting outdoor space has become a worthwhile investment for quality enjoyment.  An outdoor fireplace brings a distinguished focal point of architectural design and character.  It is also instrumental in adding a sense of intimacy to gatherings in outdoor settings.  By giving warmth to the chilly evenings and colder seasons, an outdoor fireplace in effect extends the season.  Entertaining outside becomes inevitable and exciting again, when you have a beautiful patio and outdoor living space. 
Share the outdoor air and warm ambiance with family and friends!  The next time you decide to entertain your beloved outdoors, visit us again at bonfirecentral.com.  Bonfire Central is proud to bring you the latest outdoor party ideas and tips as well as the too hot to handle “HoeJoe“. 

Stone work by Signature Patio and Landscape ~ Minnesota

Interested in an outdoor fireplace of your very own?  If you reside  near the Twin Cities Metro area, we would like to introduce you to our friends at Signature Patio and Landscape…  just a hop, skip and jump away at www.signaturepatio.com 
Also find more inspiring home improvement ideas at www.hgtv.com
Thank you for visiting with us.  Come again.

 

 

The perfect gift for him!

Sometimes it’s difficult to find the perfect gift for the man who has everything or wants nothing.  We know the feeling of endless searching, but don’t give up just yet.  Our HoeJoe might just be the bull’s eye solution.  The HoeJoe is a unique gift for the outdoors-man, the bonfire party guy,  the man who loves gadgets and tools of all sorts.  It’s something different with a catchy name… and he’s sure to be surprised and impressed by your choice.  Learn more about the HoeJoe, find local retailers or order online at www.bonfirecentral.com.  Happy Holidays!