ACE Hardware in Stratton is proud to announce the new EGO POWER+ tools line. The line features blowers, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, snowblowers, and power inverters and all of the tools are battery operated, meaning less moving parts to break down and quieter operating. Stock will be limited at the store, however everything on the EGO POWER+ tools line can be ordered. The batteries for the line will charge in roughly an hour and will similarly run the tool of your choice for an hour. Extra batteries can be purchased separately and parts can be bought through ACE Hardware. The 21-inch self-propelled mower runs up to 60 minutes on a single charge and has variable speed. The 42-inch zero-turn mower holds up to 6 batteries and will cover up to two acres on a single charge. Look for these products in the store or call and chat with Jim to make your order! Across the nation we have seen shortages and ACE has also been affected by those shortages. While product movement has been similar to a normal year, price increases, delays, or even unavailability have occurred. There is a shortage of creosote posts for fencing and line posts. Jim Jensen has these on order but is unsure of when they will arrive. Lumber prices have jumped astronomically, and OSB sheets have gone from $17 per sheet to $65 per sheet.