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May 6th - Upcoming events:
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Frager's Bag Days Sale Sat. & Sun. May 8th & 9th. Buy a Frager's tote for 99 cents and get 20% off everything you can fit in it! Stop by and stock up for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Graduations, and Summer Projects.
February 10th - 09:00 AM: Snow Shovels: We have a shipment of quality scoops available. We are out of ice melt until tomorrow. We are out of sleds. Please stay tuned for updates, or ring us at 202-543-6157. Capitol Hill Weather*
February 4th - I read the news today, oh boy! Looking like a Friday with the possibility of serious precipitation (Capitol Hill Weather*). However, the big truck rolled in this morning, so we have plenty of ice melt, snow shovels and tools, warm socks and gloves for your comfort and convenience (and sleds & sliders for your adventure!). We open at 7AM Friday and Saturday, as usual. Wow! A fair few of y'all stopped by this morning and we are out of snow shovels for now. More are arriving Friday morning.
January 30th - Yes, we have Ice Melt, snow shovels and tools, warm gloves & socks, everything to deal with and enjoy our winter weather.
January 23rd - Haitian Relief - Contribute towards Haitian Relief at Frager's Hardware Store and your contribution will be matched by both True Value and Frager's Hardware.
Click here for details, and thank you for your generosity. Or,"buy" a donated book at the Paint Store for what ever you wish to donate, and your donation will be matched as well.
December 23rd - We have restocked with Ice Melt and Snow Tools, so stop by while the weather is fine and get what you need for the rest of the winter.
December 15th - Santa is coming to Frager's! This Saturday and Sunday, December 19th & 20th Santa will be at Fragers 10AM-3PM. Stop by and get your picture taken with Santa & the Elves, courtesy of MotoPhoto. Hot cider for all, goodies for the kids, and water for the pets!
December 15th - More Trees, wreaths, and garlands! Our second cutting of Christmas trees and greenery have arrived fresh from the fields, so stop by and enjoy the forest! Fraser Firs, White Pines, Wreaths, Garlands, and tree stands are all in stock.
November 26 - Trees, wreaths, and garlands, oh my! The Christmas trees have arrived, stop by and enjoy the Garden transformed into a freshly cut pine forest.
November 20 - CNN features Frager's in Healthcare report. As you may have heard, Frager's and a Frager's employee were featured in a video report on the health insurance problems facing small businesses and part time workers across our nation. The report aired Sunday, November 15th. There has been an outpouring of support for our coworker Cary by folks across the country; to protect her privacy we have set up an email account for those of you who wish to reach out to her (cary@fragersdc.com). All messages will be forwarded to her. Cary, and Frager’s, are not alone in this problem. It affects millions of workers and small businesses in all states of our Nation. We hope the video report will encourage discussion and constructive action towards resolving the problems we share. If you wish to view the report, please follow this link to CNN*.
October 27 - Thanks for stopping by and participating in our Pumpkin Carving Contest and 'Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery' promotion. It was a rainy, overcast day, and we appreciate the large number of folks who braved the weather. Some pictures here.
October 24 - In support of the 'Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery' campaign,
our "Fire Sentry Full Alarm" Smoke Detector, regularly $10.99, is on sale for $5.88.
Details in Electrical.
October 21 - D.C. Fire Department to visit Frager's Hardware Saturday October 24th 11AM-2PM. Our local Firefighters will be stopping by to deliver an important message on fire safety to local community members about smoke detectors and fire prevention. Please join us. They are bringing a big fire truck, free batteries for your smoke detectors, and hats for kids! Click here for more information.
October 14 - "Change your clock, change your battery!". This a reminder from the International Association of Fire Chiefs to replace your smoke detector batteries when we set the clocks back at the end of Daylight Savings Time. We have batteries, and smoke detectors if you wish to add one in the basement or bedroom.
October 2 - It is getting dark earlier, and we have a selection of lights, reflective vests, reflective bands, and other safety items suitable for bicycle commuters and shoppers. And of course, batteries for practically everything that needs batteries!
September 20 - Thanks for stopping by at our Mom & Pop day book signing! The weather was fine, the barbecue was great, and the discussions were continuous and all over the store. Check out some pictures here!
September 8 - Mom & Pop Day Special - "Mom & Pop Stores: How the Unsung Heroes of the American Economy are Surviving and Thriving" by Robert Spector. Publisher Price $26.00 On Sale Now for $20.60 while supplies last. Available at the front counter.
September 7 -  The Big Green Egg is here! Check them out in the front window or Garden.
Details in Grills.
September 4 - The bulbs have arrived in the Garden! We are very excited, the garden elves worked late to get them on the shelves and ready for you, so we hope you will stop in to check out our selection and plan your plantings. In the garden area on aisle 10.
September 2 - Howie Mayr, our friend and colleague, has developed a bone spur on his previous  surgery and will be in surgery today to remove it. He has been doing well in his rehabilitation, and this is needed to continue the process. Thanks to all of you who have asked about him and that have sent Howie your thoughts and prayers, and please continue to do so, as we will at Frager's. We hope to have our Santa back for Christmas!
September 2 - Well, the season is flying by, but lovely warm autumn days remain, so get your free Free Frager's Hardware Koozy and keep your beverage cool - Coupon required, details here.
August 18 - Coming soon, our first book signing! Robert Spector will be signing his book, The Mom & Pop Store: How the Unsung Heroes of the American Economy Are Surviving and Thriving, at Frager's on Sunday, September 13th! Details here!
August 13 - Check out and print our Coupon Specials Here!
August 13 - Check out our great CFL Prices on the Electrical Page!
August 1 - 3M still has a rebate offer on Filtrete Filters! Click here for details!
July 24 - Sorry, the Off Clip-on Mosquito Repellent has sold out, details on the Garden page.
July 14 - Pollen is in the air, and 3M has rebate offers on Filtrete Filters! Click here for details!
July 13 - At last, the OFF Clip-on Mosquito Repellent has arrived! Look for them between aisle 8 & 9 in the Hardware Store.
July 6 - Go Green and Save Green! Save $1.00 per lamp on specially priced Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) in Electrical!
July 6- Books! Did you know that we carry a small selection of books for your gardening, cooking, and general reference? Check them out here!
July 5 - Thank you for your patronage over the holiday weekend. We hope you and your families had a safe and relaxing holiday.
June 26 - Do you know where President Obama got the adapters for his iPhone charger when he went to Europe? Well, we don't either, and with a ride like Airforce One, he may not have needed one. But if you are going to Europe or Asia not as a guest on Airforce One, we have the little adapters that make life so much better on the road. Check them out near the end of the checkout counter.
June 25 - Fuzzy Pictures? We have digital TV antennas (antennae?) in stock, from digital ready rabbit ears to high gain exterior antennae. Stop by and check them out on aisle 2 or here!
June 17 - The President visits Frager's! Well, not the President that most Hill residents think of (although we are most hopeful President Obama will stop by some day soon), but the President and CEO of True Value Hardware, Lyle Heidemann, visited today for a tour of the store and to meet our staff. No motorcade, but none the less a big day for us. Check out the pictures here.
June 17 - Our T-Shirts make the Post! Did you catch the article in the Home section today on our humble but well travelled t-shirts? Check it out here!
June 14 - Free Frager's Hardware Cozy - Coupon required, details here.
May 27 - Casey Trees extends it's rebate program! Rebate applications must be RECEIVED by Casey Trees on or before Tuesday, June 30th. Click here for details - Casey Trees Rebate*.
Also, Casey Trees is looking for donations of bicycles for their pedal powered tree maintenance & watering program - Casey Trees goes Mobile*. The tree you save may be your own!
May 27 - Howie is home, still recuperating, but doing well. Thanks for all your kind inquiries and comments. Email Howie at howie@fragersdc.com.
May 26 - Thanks for participating in our Bucket Days Sale & Contest. We certainly found a number of new ways to fill a bucket!
 April 17 - We have trees, and the wonderful folks at Casey Trees* have a rebate for you! We also have vegetables; tomatoes, peppers, and many others. Check them out in our Garden.
April 17 - Thank you for attending the Frager's Convention and Family Fun Fest, and a special thanks to Batala* for their amazing performances! Stay tuned for pictures.
March 1 - Thank you for your support of Frager's Economic Stimulus Plan! We appreciate your support and are working on other ideas we hope you will like.
February 18 - Yes, we have three different designs of Obama key blanks for common types of door locks, as well as Obama key chains. Check them out at the key counter.
February 12 - Color Consultant KC Cohn joins the Paint Store Staff!
January 19 - Paint like the Prez! When President-elect Obama stopped by the Sasha Bruce House* on Martin Luther King Jr. Day he was painting with "Laguna Blue" paint from Frager's Hardware. Check out the Washington Wire from the Wall Street Journal*.
December 15, 2008 - Fragers's Hardware selected best of Yelp in Washington, DC! Thank you for your support and your business! See what are customers think of their shopping experiences at Frager's. Thanks YELP!!! http://yelp.com/biz/fragers-hardware-capitol-hill-washington*
May 5, 2006 - The President stopped by on May 5th 2006. Here are a couple of pictures from his visit:
See what some of your customers think of their shopping experiences at Frager's. Thanks YELP!!!
http://yelp.com/biz/fragers-hardware-capitol-hill-washington*
We have provided a link to the True Value Idea House. Visit the link below to find timely home improvement ideas and how to accomplish them! True Value.com You will also find a valuable coupon for use in our store. Just a reminder, we carry ONLY Ralph Lauren and Ben Moore Paints.
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