Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. By Chad Husted, chusted@nrha.org A New Cook in the Kitchen Gadgets are a fundamental piece of the hardware industry. Adults can get the same sense of wonderment as children with a new toy …
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Fence Stretcher
The Goldenrod fence stretcher-splicer tool is an update that features a third hook to allow larger lengths of wire to be stretched. The tool works on multiple wire types, including high-tensile, barbed and smooth wire, and can splice, split and …
Read More »5 States Seeking Film Industry Glory Through Incentives
Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. By Chad Husted, chusted@nrha.org The most famous Hollywood might be in California, but the economic impact of the film and TV industry has expanded well …
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Spitfire® Power Cleaner is an all-purpose cleaner that removes ink, crayon, marker, adhesive, gum, food soils, scuff marks, grease, oil and daily soil buildup from any washable surface. It is NSF- and Kosher-certified and is designed for use on counters, …
Read More »Multipurpose Lighter
The Scripto® EZ-Squeeze® is a multipurpose lighter featuring an adult-friendly squeeze grip ignition for ease of use. The lighter includes a refillable tank, ergonomic design, visible fuel supply, built-in hook for storage, angled nozzle for easy lighting and is available …
Read More »Product Rundown: Core Tools for the Home
Vendors are continuing to update even tried-and-true product lines. Today Hardware Retailing editor Chad Husted shows off several high-tech updates on some standard tools found around the home, including a hybrid hammer design, heavy-duty hoses and a multi-use headlamp. Click …
Read More »Learn from a Customer: How to Increase Contractors Sales
Greg Sammet, a certified water specialist at Martin Water Conditioning with 15-plus locations in Pennsylvania and New York, knows a bit about how a retailer can earn his business. He’s been working with independent retailers like PaulB Hardware for years …
Read More »Blade Dispenser
The SEB100AD Single Edge Blade Dispenser utilizes a unique spring mechanism to provide access to 100 razor blades. The clear case allows users to remove one blade at a time while being able to see how many blades remain. Blades …
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