We hear all the time…” buy local”, “shop local”, “support local business”. But what does it really mean? To us, it is about donating a percentage of every dollar earned back into our community and that’s a privilege we take very seriously. When you shop local, you are supporting local teams, schools, arts programs, service […]
Paint is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to move your home from drab to fab. And best of all, any DIY’er can do it. With a couple simple tools and Beauti-Tone paint, you can transform your living space in a matter of hours. With the kids back to school and the beauty […]
New inventions and developments in deck building have influenced the scene drastically over the last twenty years. These inventions have sped up the deck building process and made it easier for DIY deck builders to turn your dream into reality. At Merrett Home Hardware, we’re happy to supply some of the most innovative deck building tools […]
Are you looking to update the look and feel of your kitchen without breaking the bank? With the average kitchen reno in a detached home clocking in at upwards of $15K, it can seem difficult to make a big impact without going all in. But with some smart planning and help from our kitchen experts, […]
If you’re looking for an incredibly low maintenance, long-lasting, and waterproof material for your next deck or dock, you should consider using composite decking. With natural wood-grain textures, a variety of colour options, and a lifetime warranty, today’s composite decking materials outclass the plastic-like PVC decks of the past. As your local source for deck […]
After a relentless winter in Peterborough with snow falling into mid-March, it’s finally time to start planning those outdoor projects for the season. As your grass (or what’s left of it) is revealed, it’s important to refresh your lawn sooner than later. Spring is a sensitive time for your yard, but with a few hours […]
In our last blog post, we discussed how to prep your walls for the best paint job. Now that your walls are ready to be transformed, you need to use the right paint brushes and applicators for a consistent, long-lasting finish. There are hundreds of different paint brushes and tools available today – how do […]
This holiday season, inspire a new home improvement or update with a gift certificate for Merrett Home Hardware Peterborough. With a wide selection of quality lumber, tools, building supplies, and home products, a gift certificate is the best way to make a homeowner feel special. It’s an incredibly useful tool for managing home improvement projects […]
There are three important steps to every successful painting project: prepping, patching, and priming. An experienced home painter will be the first to tell you that how you prepare your walls is equally as important as how you paint them. We asked the home painting experts at Merrett Home Hardware for their advice on how […]
You’d think choosing the right type of lumber for your project would be simple. It’s just buying a piece of wood, right? But there are so many choices and home improvement stores in Peterborough, it’s become surprisingly complex, even with a supply list in hand. And this year’s extremely damp conditions has added another piece […]