The Clock Shop, owned by Bill Kane, saw significantly more customer traffic last year than it had in recent years. More customers than ever before are dropping into The Clock Shop to have their grandfather clocks, mantle clocks and wall clocks repaired. They are also buying new clocks, said Greg Kane, Bill Kane's son. "We've sold all of the cuckoos that we had for Christmas, so we'll buy some more in February," Greg said. Greg is an apprentice at the store, and one of his morning rituals is to wind up the store's many clocks. He said all of the recent homebuilding in the area has driven more clock buyers to the shop. "Clocks are something that—when people purchase a new home, it's something they want to add—whether it's an heirloom or decorative piece," Greg said. A key part of the store's customer base are those who still have grandfather clocks in their house, Greg said. They have learned through expanded exposure that they can come to The Clock Shop to get their clocks serviced. "Our business has grown each year, now that more and more people are discovering that there's someone in this area that does what we do," Greg said. For 2015, The Clock Shop plans to expand the selection in the store with more modern pieces and more home decor pieces to suit the growing demand from new homebuyers. Bill is expected to take a trip overseas to Germany, England and France to do some clock shopping. "The best place to get [clocks] is overseas," Greg said.