End of 2014

As the year draws to an end I would like to thank every one of our customers for their patronage. We have served well over 100,000 customers this year and I certainly appreciate every single one of them. Without all of the support of you (our loyal customers), the staff and I, here at Goyer Ace, would all be out of jobs. THANK YOU!

As we move through the holidays and into the New Year keep us in mind. We have a good selection of practical Christmas gifts to help finish up your holiday shopping for the season. We are also working with our suppliers and should be able to stay in stock on ice melt through the season. We will stock snow shovels and windshield scrapers until all the snow is gone, as well.

We are continually updating our product assortments so stop in often to check out what's new.

If there are products you would like to see please let myself or our staff know and we will consider stocking it.

 

Be sure to check us out and LIKE us on Facebook for weekly updates.

I wish you all a HAPPY, HEALTHY, and PROSPERIOUS 2015!

Jim

Hello!

I recently returned from the fall Ace Hardware show in Orlando, Florida. While I was there I had the opportunity to see many of the awesome new products that will be arriving in our store over the next several months!

In early November be sure to stop in and check out a new assortment of power tools, including an expanded selection of lithium-ion powered cordless tools. These will be great for all your winter projects!

We will be expanding many other areas in our store over the next several months like our selection of outlet strips and surge suppressors in the electrical department, and in February our selection of drapery hardware will be getting a makeover!

Next spring, our Paint Studio will have a NEW line of exterior stains made by Cabot as well as NEW Ace brand exterior latex stain that features easier application and clean up.

Be sure to stop in often to see what's new at Goyer Ace here in Fort Atkinson and don't forget to follow us on our Facebook page! We look forward to your next visit! Happy Fall everyone!

Jim

Right now is the time to start getting your yard ready for lush, green grass!  After your lawn dries out, the first thing that should be done is to pick up branches and debris that the snow has left behind, then rake to get up some of the dead grass. You don’t need to get up all the dead grass, raking lightly will be sufficient.

Crabgrass was unusually bad last summer which means you’ll need to treat for it this spring. When the weather warms up and the low temps are consistently in the 50s apply a fertilizer with crabgrass preventer. This will help green your lawn and prevent crabgrass from germinating. It will also help prevent some early season weeds from germinating as well.

You may want to consider purchasing a 4-step annual fertilizer program. The 4- step program includes:

1) Crabgrass Preventer w/ Fertilizer
2) Weed and Feed
3) Mid Season fertilizer
4) Winterizer

By purchasing all 4 steps now you’ve got them on hand when you need them. There are also some great rebates available now.

I will post on my BLOG when the time is right for each application. Check back often.

Happy Spring,

Jim

Drought Damage

After a long hot dry summer most of our lawns have suffered some sort of drought damage. Fall is the perfect time to repair your lawn. Anytime before the end of September you can plant grass seed and have enough time for it to germinate. After the end of September, wait until after a killing frost then you can plant and the seed will germinate in the spring.


Either way here is what you need to do.

-Rake or dethatch lawn

-Loosen at least ½” of soil

-Put down starter fertilizer

-Apply seed

-Water if you plant before the end of September

Fall is also a good time to aerate your lawn. You can also apply seed after aeration.



Regards

Jim

Deck Preparation

Spring is a great time of year to clean and stain your deck. We often get asked, “Do I need to wash my deck before staining?” Think of it this way, would you wax a dirty car? Proper preparation is important for good looking, long lasting results. I do not advise pressure washing. All you need to use is a good deck wash product and a scrub brush or stiff broom. Do not use “home brews” they may harm the wood and prevent adhesion of your finish. Your deck needs to be dry for at least 48 hours after washing or of it rains.

Although it’s not much fun, proper deck care will protect your investment. When done right you should achieve beautiful looking, long lasting results.  Stop in and let us recommend the right products for you.

Jim

FREE PAINT

That’s right! Stop in any Saturday in March and ask for a FREE quart of our new Clark & Kensington paint with primer. No other purchase required. What a great way to try a great new product available exclusively at Ace. Spring is a great time to paint.

Our store is all stocked and ready for spring. Let us help you plan your spring projects. Scotts and Ace Green Turf 4 step annual fertilizer programs are on sale now. This is the best way to buy your lawn fertilizer, buy it now at the best price and have it ready when you need it. Now is the time to apply fertilizer with crabgrass preventer, watch my blog or the sign in front of our store for the best time to apply additional steps.

20% Off Sale!

Saturday February 25th is our annual 20% off Bag Sale. Typically stores limit these sales to only items that will fit in a large paper bag NOT SO AT GOYER ACE. Almost everything in our store will be 20% off that day, no bag required. The almost you ask? Gas grills, power tools and power equipment (snow blower and lawn mowers) will be 10 % off. That’s still pretty good; you can save $30-$80 on a Weber grill. PLUS if you take your grill in a box we’ll take off another 5%. That’s a 15% savings.

Our spring merchandise is here. Stock up on stuff you’ll buy anyway and save 20%. Think lawn fertilizer, weed killer, and garden hose. How about paint? Got a painting project planned? Get your paint Saturday February 25th and save 20%.

You get the idea! SAVE 20% and get the best customer service around. All at your locally owned Goyer Ace Hardware.

See You Saturday the 25th
Jim