If there’s one thing Peterborough excels at, it’s offering the charm of a small town with the services of a big city. That balance is exemplified at downtown’s Kingan Home Hardware, where you can find everything you need on sale this holiday season.
After more than 170 years, Kingan Home Hardware still offers the nostalgia of old-timey hardware stores, and long-time customers might still recall the squeaky wooden floors and former owners.
The Simcoe Street store dates back to 1850 when it was established as Kingan Hardware by Robert Kingan. After being passed down through the family, it was purchased by Kirk Merrett in 1974 and was eventually renamed to Kingan Home Hardware. Today, the store and its name continues to uphold the founder’s legacy, even as it becomes a new family affair with Kirk’s son Drew Merrett taking over ownership.
Downtown Peterborough’s only hardware store, Kingan Home Hardware is your one-stop shop for the holidays, with Christmas markdowns beginning on Monday (November 25). Why limit decking your halls to just boughs of holly, when the store offers discounts on ornaments, tree skirts, wreaths, lights, and all other holiday décor?
Deals on wrapping papers and gift bags will ensure each present invites a smile before it’s even unwrapped, while festive mugs, dishes, candles, and wine glasses will help you celebrate the holiday season with family and friends.
While you’re in store stocking up festive decor, you can find some affordable gifts for everyone on your shopping list. For the fixer-uppers, a variety of high-quality home tool kits are currently on sale, while comfort lovers will be excited by the store’s selection of heated blankets. These and other items that make for great gifts, including toys and games for the kids, can also be found in the Christmas clearance section.
While it’s certainly a great place do your shopping for Christmas decorations and gifts, Kingan Home Hardware is also the destination for treating yourself this holiday season. Looking a specific paint colour you found in a design book for your kitchen reno? Perhaps a festive holiday green? Bring it into the store, and Kingan Home Hardware will match it for you. Paint match is one of many services offered in store, along with key-cutting, knife and scissors sharpening, screen repair, and lamination.
Located at 167 Simcoe Street, Kingan Home Hardware is open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Customers can avoid the holiday crowds by shopping online at homehardware.ca and selecting Kingan Home Hardware as your store.
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