BioLite: 'Connecting The Watts' - A Short Film Series

We want to share a series of short films that The BioLite Team has been working on over the last 2 years.

Each short film follows the power of energy through a different lens, and when watched as a series, a broader picture emerges of a micro-revolution of practical solutions that begin with the individual.

Shot in East Africa, where just a few watts can unlock profound transformations to everyday life; where a day of sun can enable overnight safety; where a charged phone can run an entire small business.

Watch the stories unfold below:

PART 1

PART 2

PART 3

To learn more about this project and Biolite products, go to : https://www.bioliteenergy.com/pages/connecting-the-watts

KIT & Co. Hardware and Kits!

We are proud to announce that we now carry KIT & Co. hardware and kits!

Kit & Co. hardware is specially designed for building custom tables, consoles, shelving and other DIY projects. Make your furniture exactly how you want it! Each piece can be purchased a-la-carte, or you can get a pre-packaged kit that works specific to your project. We are carrying kits for coffee tables and shelving, as well as extra pieces to add to your design!

Check out some of the finished pieces and video below!


Visit Our Holiday Pop-Up Tree Markets

Looking for that perfect Xmas Tree? Visit our Urban Garden Center and peep our selection! We have Wreaths, Garlands, Decor & more to cover all your holiday needs!

If you can't make it down to Crest, we also have pop-up tree markets at @TheHoxton & @TheStandard

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The shop is in Full Holiday Swing complete with our brand new festive window display & Christmas Tree selection along with seasonal items & decor!

CHRISTMAS TREE LOT & DOMES at The Hoxton

Grab a Tree & Chill in the Winter Domes at The Hoxton, Williamsburg

WINTER GARDEN at The Standard Hotel

Visit the Winter Garden at The Standard, East Village for trees and treats!

FireDisc is Here!

We're always looking for new and innovative products to offer our customers. This Summer we contacted the team at Firedisc to get a few of their amazing portable propane cookers in the shop!

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Designed with innovation in mind and with a penchant for easy outdoor cooking, the brothers Hunter & Griff Jaggard invented the perfect portable propane cooker, the FireDisc. 

Unlike grills, which don’t disassemble, require charcoal and the disposal of spent charcoal, and are a pain to pack, FireDisc is easy to bring along. The clever 3-piece design makes assembly/disassembly an absolute breeze (no tools or hardware). It operates on readily available propane canisters, and it stores flat. The flexible stand adapts easily to uneven surfaces, allowing you to select your outdoor cooking spot for the view, not the flat ground. And, yes, FireDisc is built tough to withstand the rigors of a lifetime of outdoor use and abuse.

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Perfect for BBQs, Tailgating & Camping trips.  The FireDisc will impress with its compact and sleek design and easy-to-use appeal.

Check out this video below to see how it works: 

Timeless Designer Clocks from Newgate

If you haven't yet experienced a Newgate Clock, then we highly recommend stopping by Crest to check them out in person.

Newgate specializes in creating iconic alarm clocks, mantle clocks and wonderfully articulated wall clocks. The designs are a perfect mix of classic & retro with a twist of modernism. They complement any home and provide styles and selections for all areas and rooms.

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The 50's style Electric Clock is a perennial best-seller and we are proud to carry it at Crest Hardware, along with a variety of designs inspired by classic timepieces from Newgate.

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Crest Hardware's Top Holiday Gifts For Guys

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Need a gift for that special guy? Look no further!

We have a large selection of gadgets, tools & gear that make for great stocking stuffers!
 

BELT BUCKLE / MULTI-TOOL -  by SOG

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Whether it's used as a belt buckle or clipped on a pack, the Sync multi-tool is there to save the day anytime and anywhere. Carries 11 functional tools including:
A flat head screw driver, bottle opener, wire crimper, needle nose pliers, straight edge knife and more! 

 

GEEKY GEAR GIFT SET - by KIKKERLAND

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A Gift Set that includes everything for on-the-go tech! Perfect for teens and includes essentials that are great for the 'hard-to-buy-for' crew.

Gift Set Includes:
-Chevron Ear Buds
-i6/i7 & Micro USB 2 in 1 Charging Cable
-8 in 1 Screwdriver
-Box transforms into a gift box with motherboard print
-Also included: A Spinney mechanical wind up toy!!!
 

HORI HORI KNIFE - by BAREBONES LIVING

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A perfect gift for the guy with a green thumb!

Roughly translated from Japanese, Hori Hori means Dig Dig. The Hori Hori was designed to be the ultimate multi tool in your garden. Digging, trenching, planting, cutting, and even popping the top off of a refreshing beverage. Sure to be a big hit under the Christmas tree!
 

WATERPROOF WORK GLOVES - by HESTRA

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A practical and useful gift for anyone who works outdoors.

Hestra Czone gloves feature goatskin leather, outseam construction, Czone waterproof and breathable insert, Thinsulate insulation, safety cuff and elastic wrist. Great for general work projects, snow removal, driving and equipment operations and tool use.
This waterproof, durable glove protects hands all winter long!!

We also carry Hestra light weight multi-use gloves.


Check out these items and much more at Crest Hardware! 

558 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY

The Tree Market at The Standard, East Village

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Now in it's third year, Crest Hardware is proud to present The Tree Market at The Winter Garden inside The Standard, East Village. 

We will be selling trees, stands, wreaths and lights! 

All proceeds will benefit The lower Eastside Girls Club.

Hours:
Fridays 4pm-9pm
Saturdays & Sundays 12pm-9pm

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While you're there enjoy tasty seasonal treats and cocktails in an alpine yurt!

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Our Pick for Best Safety Masks

At Crest Hardware, we believe that safety should always be the main priority when working on home repairs and DIY projects. A little planning and prep can go a long way to prevent injury and health issues down the line. 

That being said, our friends over at Soft Seal make one heck of a dust mask! 
Popular Science magazine just featured their N95 mask in the "Top Tech of 2017" issue:

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It's always great to see the products we carry making a big impact in their industries. Soft Seal N95 masks are thoroughly tested and pass the highest quality standards for particle filtration masks. 

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  • Medical grade silicone seal that moves with your face and mouth to maintain the seal even when you are speaking.  The seal also provides added comfort while wearing.
  • Internal skeleton design that prevents mask collapse while breathing and keeps the mask from touching the face in the N95 and Cup-style Filter Mask.
  • Both Cup and V-Fold Styles of Premium Filter Masks have the CoolTech™ Valve, lowering mask temperature, moisture and exhalation resistance.

Learn more about Soft Seal products at: www.softsealmask.com

Terrariums in the house!

...greenhouse that is! 

All kinds of round, cylindrical and geometric shaped houses for your plants!

We carry a large selection from Syndicate Home & Garden including glass vases,
cloches and hanging terrariums.

Bubble Ball

Bubble Ball

Glass Cloche

Glass Cloche

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Round Hanging Terrariums

Round Hanging Terrariums

Geometric Hanging Terrariums

Geometric Hanging Terrariums

Our greenhouse is stocked up all year long, so come down and check out our current selection!

Halloween is Right Around The Corner!

It's the beginning of Fall and we are fully stocked with our seasonal selection of Pumpkins, Gourds, Cornstalks, Hay Bales and of course, Halloween decorations!

We offer a mix of 'Octobery' goodness: Turn your home into a festive fall wonderland, or get spooky with skull lights and ghostly decor.

We have all kinds of pumpkins to suit your style... Traditional Pumpkins, Sugar Pumpkins, Baby Boos and a bunch of interesting looking specialty pumpkins ranging in size and color!

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Handmade Organic Compost in Brooklyn!

In the spirit of nurturing our community's growing interest in environmental awareness, including organic waste disposal, we would like to introduce our friends over at BK Rot! 

BK Rot makes handmade compost from organic waste collected from their home pick-up members, small businesses, farmer's markets, community organizations and local caterers. Their compost is chopped down and mixed with wood chips from a local tree company and clean sawdust from friendly wood shops. 

We are currently carrying their bagged organic compost, which is perfect for growing vegetables, herbs and also for jump-starting soil remediation of backyards and toxic landscapes.

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BK ROT is a community based year-round composting service. They employ young adults from the community at living wages to collect organic waste from businesses, organizations, and households by bike. The material is processed at their site, Know Waste Lands, in Bushwick, Brooklyn. 

To learn more about BK Rot, you can check out their website: www.BKRot.org

Bonfire Light N' Go on BOGO Half-Off!

Here's our very own Joe Franquinha talking about the 'Bonfire Light N' Go' fire-starter. 

These are now on sale at Crest Hardware - Buy one, get one half-off! 

Perfect for keeping warm on those brisk Autumn nights in the backyard. These are very safe as the fire stays contained within the log itself. Great for roasting marshmallows! 

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Cool Product Alert: NEBO Flashlights!

Want to see in the dark? Well these are some serious illuminators!
Nebo Flashlights are now available at Crest Hardware. Here's a few of the models we currently have in-stock:


First up, we have the Nebo CSI Edge 90, which is a powerful little high-intensity tactical flashlight. Constructed of anodized aircraft grade aluminum, The EDGE™ outputs 90 lumens with 1 powerful LED. These also feature a steel clip to keep attached to you at all times or to clip onto a secure area for hands-free lighting. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, The Edge is called "The Edge" due to its aggressive face which has sharp edges and can be used for emergency self-defense! A great tool to carry in your bag or clip to your belt.

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Next up, we have a telescopic flashlight from the Nebo Redline series: The Classic Redline OC.
This little flashlight is capable of 6x adjustable zoom, making it a cinch to pin point objects in the dark. The Redline OC also features a magnetic base which is great for retrieving dropped items in the dark, especially handy while working on projects with dark crevasses, such as behind a dresser or between floorboards. 
This flashlight also features a clip and aggressive edge as well as a glow-in-the-dark button!

 

Nebo Classic Redline OC

Nebo Classic Redline OC

The BendBrite is perfect for desks, workbenches, studio tables and surfaces. Clip it wherever you need light! Bring it camping, bring it to work, bring it home, clip it to your bike, use it in your car, under the hood, under the seat, keep it in the glove compartment... you get the idea! This light is clip-able and flexible to suit your many needs.

Nebo BendBright

Nebo BendBright

Last and definitely most brolic is the Nebo Larry BOSS.
This is the ultimate flashlight. The Nebo Larry BOSS has 4 light modes: Flashlight, Worklight, Red Hazard Light, Blinking Red Hazard Light. Each mode is dimmable from 100% to 30%. The flashlight is 120 lumens,
worklight is 400 lumens and hazards are 40 lumens. This is truly a beast of a flashlight!
But wait! There's more... the flashlight also features a magnetic telescopic extension which can reach deep into small spaces to grab nails, screws and any other magnetic items lost in the cracks! This magnet is so powerful it can grab heavier items such as utensils, tape measures, and pocket knives, we've tested it!

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Nebo Larry Boss

Telescopic magnetic antenna

Telescopic magnetic antenna

Check out these awesome flashlights and many more accessories at Crest Hardware! We are located at 558 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

BOGO 1/2 OFF! Adirondack Chairs & Fire Starter Logs!

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Take advantage of our extended 4th of July sale and grab yourself a few patio chairs and bonfire starter logs! Buy one, get one 1/2 off!

The Bonfire Light n' Go log is perfect for entertaining the kids with a slow and steady burning log for melting marshmellows and keeping warm during chilly summer nights.
Our Adirondack Chairs are great for porches,
patios and backyards. We also have assorted colors to match your style! 

 

Delicious BBQ Rubs & Sauces

This epic '4 Day July 4th Weekend' is the perfect time to stock up on BBQ essentials that will last through the whole season! 
Traeger (makers of the famous woodfired grill), just released a line of mouth-watering new rubs and sauces for all kinds of meats! 

These flavorful products are gluten-free, kosher and non-gmo!
100% Made in the USA

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Pair them up with flavored wood pellets and have yourself a tasty time!

Come by Crest Hardware and check out the selection of rubs & sauces, wood fired grills, flavored pellets and classic BBQ accessories from Traeger.

Outdoor Weather Is Upon Us!

With Summer just around the corner, we just got a new shipment of Bonfire's Light-n-Go Portable Birch Log!

Perfect for quick & easy bonfires, fire pits, and BBQs. Put it virtually anywhere and create a beautiful bonfire with only one match!

No chemicals! Just pure kiln dried beautiful white birch, with a paperboard firestarter.

It’s safe for cooking, indoors or out.

Just one match and you're playing with fire!

Just one match and you're playing with fire!

The Light ‘n Go Bonfire burns more than 1.5 hours and can be enjoyed in a fire pit or fireplace. Take them camping, cook marshmallows, hotdogs, or drop a frying pan on the log for eggs.

This could be you and your family!

This could be you and your family!

Bonfire products are available at Crest Hardware, voted New York's #1 Hardware Store!