Ace Home Place - Spring 2013

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Find yours at facebook.com/acehardware.

With our exclusive Clark+Kensington® paint+primer in one, you’ll find a harmonious color palette, not to mention help from people who really know their stuff. All so you can finally find that perfect color you can live with for a long time.

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Contact your local Ace for product selection and availability of the items featured in this issue.

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BREEZY & BRAND NEW PAINT TRENDS

GRAND ENTRANCE

HOW TO REPLACE A DOORBELL

STREET SMART CAR WASH

SEASONAL CHECKLIST: LAWN & GARDEN REMINDERS

THE SPACE ODYSSEY MISHAPPILY EVER AFTER: HELP FROM LOU MANFREDINI

SPRING CLEANING: GOOD, CLEAN TIPS TOOL ENVY: DRILL BITS AND ATTACHMENTS 3

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know you’re always in style. But is there an equivalent in interior design? Ace’s Design Experts suggest how to create a classic look and when to gravitate toward this style:

Due to differences in monitors and printers, the colors shown here may vary from the actual paint colors.

Please refer to the color swatches at Ace Hardware stores for a more accurate color presentation.

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PATTERN-PAINTED FLOORS*

CREAMY WHITE WITH A MIX OF VINTAGE AND MODERN ACCENTS

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Designer Tip: If using a bold or darker color on the ceiling, try to keep your walls a lighter color.

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Apple Tart 2062 Colonial Shades 5066

Due to differences in monitors and printers, the colors shown here may vary from the actual paint colors. Please refer to the color swatches at Ace Hardware stores for a more accurate color presentation.

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For a bit of flash and protection from scuffs and dings, add a kickplate.

Your first line of protection for floors and an easy way to coordinate your entrance with the seasons.

They should be large enough and unobscured from the street. This helps emergency responders – and let’s face it, the pizza delivery guy.

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(" Ib\cc_ h\Y k]fYg. Expect a black (hot) and a white (neutral) wire. If they’re attached to small screws (terminals), loosen them. If the wires are connected in slots, clip them off with wire strippers. (Stick the loose wires to the door jamb with a small piece of electrical tape so they won’t slip down into the hole in the wall.) )" Hf]a ZfUmYX k]fYg. Cut back to the point where it’s undamaged. Don’t trim too much or you can run out of slack if future repairs come up. Now, you need enough bare wire at the end to wrap around the screw terminal.

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2. GdfUm UkUm h\Y kcfgh žfgh" Rinse the vehicle down with a hose. Pay extra attention to wheels, bumpers, and lower body panels where dirt accumulates.

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Turn on the gas supply and apply the soap mixture to the gas pipe connections. If soap bubbles appear, you have a leak – repair it before using the grill.

PROJECT HELPERS!

FOR REALLY TOUGH BUILD-UP, TRY KRUD KUTTER® OR CLR® GREASE MAGNET. BOTH ARE NON-TOXIC, BIODEGRADABLE CLEANERS.

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Hassle-free features include: seamless bucket (to scoop contents without snagging tools), flat-free tire, cushioned grips.

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mishappily ever after H Ace’s Home Expert Lou Manfredini helps you handle “strangely common” home maintenance and repair problems.

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If you lose something valuable down the drain–shut the faucet off quickly! There’s a good chance it will settle in the pipe bend under the sink. If so, you’ll think the P-trap is one of the world’s best inventions. Here’s what to do:

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1. Put a bucket under the pipe.

2. Disconnect the nuts at both ends of the J-bend (the “J” Hot Water Cold Water shaped section of the P-trap). Make sure you’re twisting Shutoff Value Shutoff Value counter-clockwise (“righty tighty, lefty loosey”). If the fittings are really stuck, a wrench or channel lock pliers can give you leverage. Wrap the connecting nuts with painter’s tape or a rag first so you don’t gouge the finish.

Nut A few drops of penetrating oil around the seam can help loosen stubborn metal fittings.

3. Now hold your breath (it’s bound to be a tense moment…

J Bend Nut and a stinky one). Shake out the pipe over the bucket to see if your ring is there.

4. You’ll rarely get a good seal again when you reconnect the pipes. To prevent leaks: FYacjY h\Y d`Ugh]W cf fiVVYf kUg\Yf ]bg]XY h\Y ^c]bhg" THE P-TRAP Take it to the store with you and buy a replacement.

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Leather

Dishwashers

Tough as… well, leather. But it can dry, crack or lose its luster from UV rays, heating vents and spills.

All that hot water and detergent should make this one of the cleanest spots in your house. But there’s also all that old food, bacteria and hard water churning around.

Lexol® Leather Cleaner/Leather Conditioner A pH balanced cleaner and a conditioner help maintain durability and sheen.

Washing Machines Ahhh …the scent of fresh laundry.

Ewww…the musty smell that can build up in washing machines.

Dishwasher Magic® Cleaner Cleans and sanitizes in one wash cycle.

Eliminates bacteria like E. coli and salmonella. Removes lime and rust deposits that can clog or damage your appliance. Safe for plumbing and septic systems.

Exterior Siding Mold, mildew or algae build-up on your siding won’t add curb appeal – unless you’re a hobbit.

Wood and Laminate Flooring Excessive water can cause swelling.

Acidic cleaners, like vinegar, can break down your finish.

Bona® Hardwood Floor Cleaner Spray on a fine mist, and wipe off with a special mop. Gently cleans the surface and protects the sheen.

Non-toxic, biodegradable, waterborne.

MOTSENBOCKER’S LIFT OFF® MADE FOR SPECIFIC STAINS, RATHER THAN SPECIFIC SURFACES. REMOVE PET ACCIDENTS, FOOD SPILLS, INK, SPRAY PAINT AND LATEX PAINT, AND NAIL POLISH SPOTS. REMOVE CAULK, TAPE, GLUE, GREASE AND MORE. WATER-BASED. BIODEGRADABLE.

Affresh® Washer Cleaner One tablet tossed in for its own wash cycle dissolves residue.

Penetrating bubbles find and eliminate odors. Recommended by major appliance manufacturers.

Mold Armor® House Wash Simply spray on, wait a few minutes, and rinse off.

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