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Furnace Maintenance Checklist

October 5, 2021

If you have ever weathered a winter in New England, you know that one of the most important appliances in your home is your furnace, or heating system. It’s easy to take your furnace for granted while it’s working properly, until your unit starts emitting unpleasant odors, or even stops working altogether. Providing your heating […]

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Smoke Alarm Buying Guide: What Kind Should I Get?

October 5, 2021

It’s important to always be prepared in the event of a fire emergency. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms. Installing the correct smoke alarms in the correct locations, and keeping them in working order, is an effective & budget-friendly […]

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7 Different Types Of Screws

May 18, 2021

If you are a homeowner, chances are that you will need to use screws on more than one occasion. But if you have ever been to the hardware aisle at your local home center, you know that there are a large variety of screws to choose from. Even though most screws look similar, they are […]

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6 Inexpensive DIY Ways To Improve Your Kitchen Design

November 17, 2020

While many homeowners would love a brand-new kitchen, it’s not always in the budget. However, there are ways to make small but effective changes to update and improve your kitchen design, without breaking the bank. These won’t solve every potential problem that your current kitchen layout poses, but it may buy you some time and […]

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How To Paint An Interior Door

October 15, 2020

Quality Paint Products & Expert Painting Advice At Norfolk Hardware Need paint for your interior doors? Stop by Norfolk Hardware & Home Center, Boston’s best local hardware store and home center since 1934! Norfolk has been recently remodeled and features over 40,000 ft2 of home improvement products, including quality paint materials from all the top […]

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How To Paint An Exterior Door

October 15, 2020

Quality Exterior Paint & Expert Painting Advice At Norfolk Hardware Need exterior paint for your doors? Stop by Norfolk Hardware & Home Center, Boston’s best hardware store and home center, family-owned since 1934! Recently remodeled, Norfolk Hardware features over 40,000 ft2 of home improvement products, including quality exterior paint materials from all the top brands […]

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How To Install A Window Air Conditioner

June 2, 2020

Need A Window Air Conditioner? Stop by Norfolk Hardware & Home Center today to pick up your window A/C today! Norfolk is Boston’s largest family-owned hardware and home center, with over 40,000 ft2 of retail and showroom space. Norfolk offers everything you need for your home improvement, including window A/Cs, power drills, window support brackets, […]

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How To Stain Your Deck

May 28, 2020

Need Deck Stain? Ready to refresh your deck with Benjamin Moore’s ARBORCOAT® deck stain? Norfolk Hardware is Boston’s largest family-owned hardware and home center, family-owned since 1934. Recently remodeled, Norfolk Hardware has over 40,000 square feet of retail space with everything you need for your home improvement project, including ARBORCOAT® stain, as well as other […]

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6 Steps To A Healthier Yard This Spring

April 3, 2020

Start the lawn care season off right! The key to maintaining a healthy lawn all year is to start in the spring and continue maintenance every few weeks until late fall. If you don’t start in the early spring, weeds and crabgrass will have a chance to germinate and take over your yard come summer. […]

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10 Painting Mistakes To Avoid

March 31, 2020

You’ve just found that perfect shade of paint for your room. Before you add that new color to your walls, check out the below tips to make sure that your application is error-free. Here are the top 10 painting mistakes you should avoid when painting: 1. No Prep A little bit of prep work can […]

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