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 […]

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, March 29th

BLOG | National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day March 29th – National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day What Pete Says March 29th is National Mom and Pop Business owners Day. It is a day to recognize the local small business owners of your community and to show a special appreciation to the Mom […]

House Plant Day

BLOG | House Plant Day It is National House Plant Day What Pete Says There is an appreciation day for just about everything we see or do in our life. January 10th is no exception. This date celebrates Bittersweet Chocolate, Clean Off Your Desk and it is also National Houseplant Day. National Houseplant Day just […]

Tis the Season to Be Jolly – Not Sorry

BLOG | Tis the Season to Be Jolly- Not Sorry Merry Christmas and Happy New Year What Pete Says With so many homes getting into the holiday spirit the chances of a home fire increases. So before decking your halls with boughs of holly and lights, be sure to check for loose or frayed wires. […]