Air Plants

BLOG | Air Plants Over the past few years air plants have become very popular What Pete Says Over the past few years air plants have become very popular, maybe because they are almost unkillable. These trendy plants are the perfect fun plant for those who think they can’t grow anything. Air plants are considered […]

Leave Technology Behind and Enjoy Your Big Backyard Adventure

BLOG | Leave Technology Behind and Enjoy Your Big Backyard Adventure Has there ever been a better time to go backyard camping? What Pete Says Has there ever been a better time to go backyard camping? As absurd as it sounds, planning and carrying out a backyard camping experience is an adventure your family will […]

Dinner Was a Blast

BLOG | Dinner Was a Blast enjoy grilling delicious dinners What Pete Says A couple weeks ago, my husband and I were invited to dinner by our friends who enjoy grilling delicious dinners. This one promised to be outstanding. The Grill Master started up the grill to preheat when suddenly the grill combusted. The lid […]

Spring is Here – Plant a Flower Day March 12

BLOG | Spring is here! Plant a Flower Day March 12 What Pete Says The dawn of gardening season is mid- March. Winter has seemed endless and now Spring has finally arrived. It is time to get some dirt under those fingernails. March 12 is Plant a Flower Day and a good day to take […]

February is Pie Month

BLOG | February is Pie Month Pete’s has Pies? What Pete Says Wait! What did you say? Pete’s has pies? Now at Pete’s Hardware you can purchase delicious fresh frozen pies and since February is Great American Pie month, it a great excuse to taste test the 14 different pies available at Pete’s. This much-loved […]

Adding Green To Your Home With Houseplants

BLOG | Adding Green To Your Home With Houseplants January 10 is National Houseplant Appreciation Day What Pete Says Houseplants are good for your home health. Investing in houseplants is a great way to keep your indoor air healthy and clean as houseplants will help to purify the air. Studies have shown that certain plants […]

Holiday Shopping Made Easy

BLOG | Holiday Shopping Made Easy Avoid Crowded Shopping Centers What Pete Says Every year, I have more and more people proudly tell me how they did most their holiday gift purchases at Pete’s Hardware. They loved avoiding the crowded shopping centers, did not have to fight traffic and found something for everyone on their […]

Have you ever done a cardio workout after walking into a spider web?

BLOG | Have you ever done a cardio workout after walking into a spider web? Cobweb Eliminator by Terro What Pete Says Have you ever done a cardio workout after walking into a spider web? I have and I very much dislike it! Since then, I have solved the problem with Cobweb Eliminator by Terro. […]

Choosing the Right Plants for a Garden

BLOG | Choosing the Right Plants for a Garden We can assist in choosing the right plant for your garden What Pete Says Choosing the right plants for a garden that will thrive seasonally or year-round can take some research and thought. Plant hardiness maps with zones based on average seasonal temperatures can help you […]

Did you know that Henry Ford sold barbecues with his model T’s?

BLOG | Did you know that Henry Ford sold barbecues with his model T’s? Kingsford Charcoal What Pete Says The Model T was made partly of wood and its production created a lot of scrap. Henry Ford asked his partner Edward Kingsford to make use of the wood scraps. Kingsford had a chemist combine the […]