The Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate now goes into effect Jan. 1, 2015, giving employers more time to consider their options before making a decision on their employee health care coverage. But with so many options to consider, where do you even begin? The delay is certainly …

Ian and Tara McNaughton, the dealer-owners of Gravenhurst Home Hardware, were awarded the 12th annual Paul Straus Public Relations Award during Home Hardware’s fall Shareholders’ Meeting in St. Jacobs, Ontario last week. Gravenhurst Home Hardware was recognized for its dedication …

BOSTITCH’s circular saw kit features a powerful 15-amp motor which delivers 5,600 RPM for fast cutting and tough applications. The circular saw is outfitted with a cast magnesium shoe to enhance the tool’s lightweight design. The saw’s tool-free bevel adjustment …

The DoorJammer is a simple way to prevent unwanted intrusions into any room. It can be fitted to most doors in seconds to “jam” the door shut and make the occupant(s) feel secure and private. The adjustable foot, situated at …

The Sesamee® 400 Series Laminated Padlocks are virtually indestructible, with hardened, laminated steel bodies that resist cutting, sawing and corrosion and hardened molybdenum alloy steel shackles that offer superior cut resistance. The padlocks feature four pin brass cylinders and dual ball …

If you’ve been letting your loss prevention strategy slip throughout the year, now’s a good time to put it back into focus. Your theft-prevention strategy should include these four steps: Have good customer service. This is the single most effective …

Home Depot is accelerating the national rollout of its online referral service Redbeacon to tap demand from homeowners who don’t want to do fix-it projects themselves, Bloomberg reported last week. Redbeacon, which connects consumers with painters, plumbers, carpenters and maids, …

Major changes are bearing down on plumbers, electricians and consumers as plumbing fixtures and light bulbs will soon have to meet new government-mandated environmental requirements, say product managers with House-Hasson Hardware. House-Hasson is working with its 2,000 hardware store and …