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 […]
Time to Fire Up the Grill and the Flavor
BLOG | Time to Fire Up the Grill and the Flavor National Barbeque Month What Pete Says In the month of May, it’s time to embrace the start of summer by observing National Barbecue month. It’s time to fire up the grill, and fire up the flavor by trying new recipes, and enjoying your family’s […]
Celebrate Earth Day
BLOG | Celebrate Earth Day “Invest in our Planet” What Pete Says This year, Earth Day is on April 22nd and the theme is “Invest in our Planet”. To be a part of recognizing Earth Day, start thinking about how your actions impact our environment and what can you do to reduce that impact or […]
Time for Tomato Mania
BLOG | Time for Tomato Mania Spring is here and so begins the quest for the perfect tomato What Pete Says Spring is here and so begins the quest for the perfect tomato. With so many varieties of tomatoes, each with its own flavor, color and shape, you might wonder what variety of tomato you […]