Abbott Paint & Carpet is a family-owned business, now run by the second generation of Abbotts and assisting the Twin Cities metro with its painting and carpeting needs. The founder, who retired in 1990, still works the same hours and keeps the same office he had during his 45 years as CEO of the company he founded as a freshmen in college. This Stillwater location, which opened in 1995, is the company's third branch and can be found along Greeley Street south of the Village Villa apartments and north of Highway 36. Products for sale include paints and stains, green products, window treatments, wall coverings and flooring; services include in-store and at-home color consultations as well as free measurements.
Pellici ACE Hardware is a full-service hardware store. According to Manager Jesse Bethke, it is the knowledgeable, friendly staff that has kept customers returning since 2003. Whether a customer needs to rent a carpet cleaner, have a window screen repaired, get a key made, pick up a gallon of Benjamin Moore, replace a rake, ask advice on a plumbing project or purchase salt for the driveway, the personable staff at Pellici ACE Hardware is ready to help.
The Paint Genie, located at the end of the cul-de-sac of Fourteenth Avenue South, has been serving the community's auto body and paint needs since 1995. Owner Jeanne helps tailor most any paint job to the customer's liking. Whether your car needs accident repair or just a touch-up, The Paint Genie can help you out.