Welcome to The Workshop Blog
Your local hub for DIY inspiration, project know-how, and community stories from Lake Isabella True Value & Builders Mart.
Welcome to The Workshop Blog
Your local hub for DIY inspiration, project know-how, and community stories from Lake Isabella True Value & Builders Mart.
Seasonal Advice
Get timely tips to keep your home and yard in top shape — from spring planting to winter prep and everything in between.
Community Stories
We’re more than a hardware store. Here you’ll find stories about the people, projects, and events that make our Kern River Valley community special.
Searchable Archive
Looking for something specific? Browse past articles and find exactly the advice or project you need.
Easy Fall Pickles in 3 Steps
Pickling is one of the easiest ways to preserve fall harvests — and you don’t need any special equipment. These quick pickles are perfect for cucumbers, onions, peppers, carrots, or green beans. ...more
Food Preservation ,Harvest Recipes
November 17, 2025•1 min read
Canning 101 — Choosing the Right Method
Canning is a time-honored way to preserve the harvest, and fall is the perfect time to start. Whether you're saving garden tomatoes, pickling cucumbers, or stocking up on homemade applesauce, choosing... ...more
Food Preservation
November 17, 2025•1 min read
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Follow us on social media and join the clean energy movement!
Call us at (760) 379-5697
© Copyright 2025. Lake Isabella True Value. Lake Isabella True Value Hardware. All rights reserved.