Yes, it's been open for a few weeks now but yesterday was the real, true, official grand opening of the new Malibu Lumber, an honest-to-goodness lumber yard and hardware store and nursery.

Located at the corner of Cross Creek and Civic Center Way, where the former masonry yard used to be, it has everything a hardware store should offer

Housed in a large and rambling U-shaped building -- check out the tree that's now part of the building -- it's fun to look at, fun to shop in, and has a great staff, all of whom clearly love the place.

Adios, big box chain stores. Hello, Malibu Lumber. And thanks, Dave Anawalt!