Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Hardware Store in Canonsburg, PA
Established in 1985, Bahr Hardware has been a trusted family-owned business serving Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas. With over 90 years of combined hands-on experience, our team specializes in providing comprehensive hardware solutions, from plumbing and electrical supplies to paint, tools, and garden products. We pride ourselves on maintaining the original vision of our founders: delivering personalized service, expert knowledge, and a commitment to stocking exactly what our customers need. Our current owners, Jason and Missy Boland, continue this legacy while ensuring accessibility and quality remain central to our operations.Whether you're tackling a home improvement project or seeking professional-grade equipment, our knowledgeable staff is here to offer guidance and support. We operate with a dedication to community values, ensuring every customer receives the attention and resources necessary to complete their projects successfully. Our decades of experience, combined with a passion for hardware and gardening needs, position us as a reliable partner for both everyday repairs and large-scale endeavors.
Services
Plumbing Supplies
Electrical Products
Paint & Stains
Power Tools
Garden Center
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We are family-owned with over 30 years of local experience.
- Our staff offers expert advice on hardware and gardening needs.
- We stock a comprehensive range of plumbing and electrical supplies.
- We provide personalized service with a commitment to customer satisfaction.
- We serve both residential and commercial customers in Canonsburg.
What people say
Knowledgeable staff
Wide product selection
Personalized service
Competitive pricing
Quick problem resolution
Services
Plumbing Supplies
We offer a complete selection of plumbing supplies including drain cleaners, toilet and faucet repair parts, PVC and copper pipes, and SharkBite fittings. Our inventory covers 1/2-inch to 4-inch PVC pipe, black iron pipe, and compression fittings. Customers receive expert guidance to ensure they select the right materials for residential or commercial plumbing projects.
Electrical Products
Our electrical department stocks batteries, extension cords, wiring products, lightbulbs, switches, and receptacles. We carry phone, TV, and computer accessories alongside specialized electrical components. Customers benefit from our knowledgeable staff who help identify solutions for home wiring upgrades, lighting installations, or repair needs with products from trusted brands.
Paint & Stains
We provide a wide range of paint and staining solutions including Rust-Oleum, Pratt & Lambert, and Gateway Paint brands. Our selection includes spray paint, wood stains, and sundries like solvents and brushes. Customers receive expert color matching and application advice to ensure professional results for interior, exterior, or specialty painting projects.
Power Tools
Our tool department features Skil power tools, drill bits, hand tools, and contractor-grade equipment. We offer wheelbarrows, fasteners, and specialty tools like lamp repair components. Customers access both professional-grade tools for purchase and equipment rentals to complete DIY or commercial projects efficiently with reliable, high-quality options.
Garden Center
Our garden center provides seasonal plants, lawn care equipment, and outdoor living supplies. Open extended hours during growing seasons, we offer expert advice on plant selection, soil preparation, and garden maintenance. Customers find everything needed for landscaping projects, patio setups, or maintaining healthy lawns through our curated inventory and knowledgeable staff support.
People
Paul Kahkonen
Co-Founder
Co-founded Bahr Hardware in 1985 with a vision for traditional customer service. Prioritized product availability and expert advice, establishing the store's reputation for reliability and community-focused operations in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
Joyce Kahkonen
Co-Founder
Helped establish Bahr Hardware's commitment to personalized service in 1985. Focused on maintaining customer relationships and operational excellence during the store's formative years in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, before relocating to Canonsburg in 1990.
Jason Boland
Owner
Purchased Bahr Hardware in 2021 while preserving its family-operated ethos. Maintains the original commitment to service quality and product selection, ensuring continuity in customer experience while modernizing operations in Canonsburg.
Missy Boland
Owner
Co-owns Bahr Hardware since 2021, upholding the store's tradition of expert advice and comprehensive inventory. Focuses on community engagement and operational improvements while maintaining the family business values established by the founders.
Questions
What are Bahr Hardware Garden Center's operating hours?
We're open Monday-Thursday 8AM-7PM, Friday 8AM-7PM, Saturday 8AM-5PM, and Sunday 9AM-3PM for hardware, with reduced garden center hours.
Do you offer plumbing and electrical supplies?
Yes, we carry comprehensive plumbing products including PVC pipe, fittings, and SharkBite solutions, alongside electrical wiring, switches, and lighting products.
Are there gardening products available?
Our garden center offers seasonal plants, lawn care equipment, and outdoor living supplies with expert advice for landscaping and maintenance needs.
Can I get tool rentals or specialized equipment?
We provide power tools, contractor equipment rentals, and specialty items like lamp repair components to support DIY and professional projects.
Is Bahr Hardware locally owned?
Yes, we've been family-owned since 1985, with current owners Jason and Missy Boland maintaining our community-focused service approach in Canonsburg.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, debit cards, and cash payments for in-store purchases at our Canonsburg location.
Reviews (6)
Michael Mitchell
Dec 03, 2021
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Very good place to go
The owners are first class people that are very helpful. Im honored to have such a place in my area and will continue to buy from them.
The owners are first class people that are very helpful. Im honored to have such a place in my area and will continue to buy from them.
TheGeorge Says
Oct 05, 2021
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Been living in this town for 33 years and I ventured away to bigger chain stores such as Lowes or home Depot due to their warehouse size selection. Bahr Hardware is a much more intimate experience. The employees never let you just stare at a wall of water shut off valves not will they sell you something you don't need. Instead of spending money on a new valve the gentleman suggestions that I spend a fraction of the money and save myself time by just getting a new rubber washer. Fantastic, was done with my task in ten minutes and even better, I now know that I can just replace the washer on my shut
Shannon Weirich
Jun 21, 2021
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Always helpful, reasonably priced, hometown atmosphere. They always make you feel welcome and staff is truly helpful.
Panth R.
May 03, 2021
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Best hardware store around, in town for 20+ years and was recently acquired by new owners. Self contractor with knowledge of everything in the business. Keystone and Ace are jokes compared to Bahr.
Shayne Berg
Feb 11, 2021
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Just moved up the street from this location. My partner and I lost the keys to our uhaul, and needed to purchase a set of bolt cutters to remove the padlock. When we discussed why we were visiting with the lady behind the counter, she offered to let us borrow some cutters and return them at our leisure. All she needed was our name and a phone number. She then took me to some used cutters and offered me to choose which would suffice. Then it was just a matter of returning them when we werw finished. This honor system is almost unfounded in today's marketplace, so this really resonated with me. We
Jj
Jan 12, 2021
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They are absolutely the best! If you are a DIY, you can gain more knowledge about a project from them than anywhere on the internet. Always helpful with what you need for a project, they've even loaned me tools to do it. Don't let the size fool you. They know what you need, usually have it or can tell you where to get it. Big box stores you wander around can't hold a candle to this place. I never hesitate to go to them first for everything. Their prices are far more reasonable than larger stores, who have to maintain inventory for the masses. And their flowers in the spring are the best!