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Mike's Corner 
Dear Friends,
I don't know about you, but February always makes me think about my fireplace. I use it a lot during the winter to heat my house, as I'm sure many of you do, too. But as much as I like the efficiency of a fireplace, I also know it can be a dangerous thing if not cared for properly. So this month, we're featuring fireplace and chimney maintenance as our "Do-It-Yourself Tip" to help keep your home and your loved ones safe from fireplace and chimney fires this winter. We offer professional chimney cleaning and sweeping here at HomCo Ace Hardware, so give us a call and we'll send our expert staff to your home to inspect and clean your chimney.
Also in this month's newsletter, you'll meet another one of our expert staff members, Alex Davidson. Alex joined our team a year-and-a-half ago and we're glad to have him. He works full time in the plumbing department, so stop by and ask him for help when an uncooperative drainage system or leaky faucet has you stumped.
If you're taking on any strenuous projects this month, be sure to read "Todd's Top 5 Pro Tips" on preventing injury and stress. And after you finish a hard day's work, reward yourself with a batch of Habanero Hot Stuffed Peppers, our featured recipe with the local flavor of Rising Hy's Habanero Hot Sauce, carried at HomCo Ace Hardware.
We've added a new HomCo Ace Hardware Trivia section this month and we hope you'll find it as fun as we do. And last but certainly not least, we're proud to announce we've raised additional donations for Hope Cottage through our "Big Bucket Sale" on January 28th.
So far HomCo Ace Hardware has donated $6,700 to Hope Cottage in the past three months thanks to the generosity of loyal customers like you. Thank you for supporting our community mission to improve the lives of neighbors in need, and for your continued support of your local hometown hardware store.
Sincerely,
Mike Brackin
Local Flagstaff Owner |
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Fireplace and Chimney Maintenance
The most recent statistics show that fireplace fires cause more than 68,000 house fires annually. Without proper maintenance and cleaning, your newspaper kindling could quickly turn into a disaster, causing thick black smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) to enter your home, endangering the lives of you and your loved ones.
Your fireplace is the perfect way to keep warm and cozy as the Flagstaff weather drops. Keep friends and family safe and healthy by following these tips to prevent a fireplace fiasco:
1) Call HomCo Ace Hardware Professional Chimney Sweep Service and have us inspect and clean your fireplace and chimney at least once a year. Customers should visually inspect their fireplace and chimney once every few weeks to check for obstructions.
2) Keep Critters Out. Birds and other animals like to live in warm areas when the weather gets cold, and the chimney is one of the first places they'll call "home." Install a chimney cap to prevent animals and debris from getting in. Construction materials range from practical wire mesh to more elaborate and decorative brass and bronze. A brief consultation with your expert HomCo Ace staff will help you find one that meets your needs while keeping unwanted visitors at bay.
3) A Flue That Works for You. When lighting a fire, always be sure that the flue has been opened properly, and then, make sure it closes tightly after the fire has been extinguished. This not only minimizes health and safety risks but can also lower energy costs by reducing the influx of cold air into the house. To test how airtight your flue is, close it all the way and feel inside the fireplace for drafts; if you can feel cool air coming through and cracks or crevices, your flue may require repair or replacement.
Fireplace and chimney fires can easily be prevented if you follow these simple tips. If you need additional help with fireplace and chimney maintenance or would like to schedule an inspection and sweep,
call us at 928.779.6111. |
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Got-to-Have-It Product
Monster Products
Quality, performance, style and dependability characterize Monster's core product line.
We're proud to offer a complete assortment of Monster Cable audio/video accessories. We have it all: High Speed HDMI cords with Ethernet, adapters, premium speaker cable, exterior/ interior cables 3ft-100ft rolls, bulk cables, fittings, connectors, splitters, wall plates, phone jacks/cords, audio cables for your iPods and more.
Get a clear, bright picture with Monster THX V100 HDMI Home Theatre Audio/Video Cable. High definition hook up for cable/satellite receivers, DVD players and HDTVs. Styled with heavy duty shielding, 24k gold contacts, internal metal case shield and easy hook up.
4ft cable $51.99 8ft cable $61.99
Wow that is fancy stuff! |
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Staff Profile
Alex Davidson
Plumbing Department
1.5 years with HomCo Ace Hardware
Alex Davidson likes a challenge. As one of HomCo Ace Hardware's expert staff members, he enjoys helping customers navigate the complexities of plumbing projects. "I love being an expert in a complicated department," said Alex, who works full time in the plumbing department. "Everything from setting up a whole home drain system to fixing a small faucet cartridge is the highlight of my job."
In addition to helping customers find solutions to their home repair and improvement challenges, Alex is fueled by a passion to protect the environment through small but conscious actions like replacing old light bulbs with energy efficient LEDs or CFLs. He applauds HomCo Ace Hardware's green initiative, and likes the energy-saving products offered at the store. Alex is especially interested in sustainable energy through HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems.
Alex has lived in Flagstaff for 20 years. Outside of work, he tackles activities that require contemplation before action, such as puzzles and chess. A former gymnast, Alex has coached boys' gymnastics and enjoys soccer. He's also done some acting locally with Theatrikos and has starred in student films. If he could pick any actor to play him in a movie, it would be Sean Connery because of their shared Scottish heritage.
Stop by HomCo Ace Hardware and quiz Alex on his expert plumbing knowledge. He works Monday through Friday and is ready to assist you with your plumbing needs. |
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Community Impact
Big Bucket Sale Raises Donations for Hope Cottage
Flagstaff HomCo Ace Hardware helped raise donations for Hope Cottage through its "Big Bucket Sale" on Saturday, January 28th. The event marked the second time in three months that HomCo Ace Hardware hosted a fundraiser for Hope Cottage, a Flagstaff-based homeless shelter that provides emergency and long-term shelter services for women and children in need.
More than 100 customers participated in the Big Bucket Sale, filling pink and white 5-gallon buckets with as much merchandise as possible to receive 20% off their entire big-bucket purchase. Hope Cottage received $1 from the sale of every bucket. Stephanie Boardman, Executive Director of Sunshine Rescue Mission, Inc., which operates Hope Cottage and three additional shelters in Flagstaff, said the funds would go a long way toward meeting their clients' needs this winter.
"We are so thankful to have had another opportunity to partner with HomCo Ace Hardware to support Hope Cottage," Boardman said. "Just $2 a day feeds a woman with two children while $25 feeds and shelters them for a night. We're typically filled to capacity during the winter, so the Big Bucket Sale to benefit Hope Cottage couldn't have come at a better time."
The store's first fundraiser for Hope Cottage, held during "Ladies Night Out" in November, raised $6,500 for the shelter. Store Owner Mike Brackin said he's pleased by the outpouring of support from customers whose generosity helped make these donations possible.
"HomCo Ace Hardware has been proudly serving the community since 1975, and a big part of our community service is improving the quality of life for neighbors in need," Brackin said. "We strongly support our local nonprofit community, and we thank our customers for supporting Hope Cottage and their local hometown hardware store once again." |
| Good Neighbor
Making the world taste better... one bottle at a time!
RisingHy is Flagstaff's first and only line of specialty sauces. Each product is handcrafted to be used seperately or in combination to enhance the flavor of foods. RisingHy uses all natural ingredients to tantalize your taste buds. You can find RisingHy Habanero Hot Sauce and other RisingHy products at HomCo Ace Hardware. Stop by and check out the awesome selection!
Bring on the heat...
Habanero Hot Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients:
1/2 bottle of RisingHy Habanero Hot Sauce
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves of garlic
3 tbsp olive oil
4 bell peppers; red or green
1 cup basmati rice
1 tsp coriander seed
1 tsp fennel seed
2 lbs ground beef or turkey
1/2 can chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Remove tops of peppers leaving stem on. Remove seeds.
- Mix ground meat with coriander, fennel, 1/2 bottle of RisingHy Habanero Hot Sauce, add salt and pepper.
- In a sauce pan slowly sauté garlic, onion and rice in olive oil until golden brown.
 - Remove rice mixture from pan and allow to cool.
- Mix meat and rice mixture together.
- Stuff the peppers with the mixture and replace the tops of peppers.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Placed stuffed peppers into a baking dish.
- Add the chicken stock on the bottom of the dish and roast in the oven uncovered for 35 minutes.
- Remove and allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
YUM...FLAGSTAFF IS HEATING UP! |
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HomCo Hero
Hope Construction
General Contracting & Construction Management
Hope Construction is a full-service general contracting company specializing in sustainable building practices. Owner David Carpenter is known as Flagstaff's "Green Builder" and has received local and national acclaim for his company's high-quality construction and remodeling projects.
Based in Flagstaff and serving all of northern Arizona, Hope Construction has designed and built commercial buildings as well as high-performance residential homes and multi-family developments. David and his team of professionals work closely with property owners on a wide range of projects including energy audits, comprehensive project planning, development and property management. Hope Construction also offers energy efficiency consultations, and has completed more than 100 home-energy retrofits on buildings in the Flagstaff area. In 2011, Remodeling Magazine named Hope Construction one of the top 550 most successful full-service remodelers in the country.
In addition, Hope Construction participates in the APS Solutions for Business Program, which offers cash rebates to APS business customers for reducing energy consumption in new and existing buildings. The company also actively participates in the City of Flagstaff Residential Energy Program, which provides comprehensive energy audits to identify issues like home energy leaks, and solutions to improve energy efficiency like trading old light bulbs for CFLs.
For more information about Hope Construction, visit www.hopeconstruction.com or call (928) 527-3159 to speak to David and his team directly.
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Store Trivia
How many tons of paper has
HomCo Ace Hardware
recycled since August 25, 2011?
A) 5.77 tons
B) 9.97 tons
C) 12.897 tons
D) 22.978 tons
E) None of the above
HomCo Ace Hardware has partnered with two Flagstaff companies, KT Shredding and SCA Tissue, to divert all paper waste generated by the store for reuse in the manufacturing of the "Tork" brand paper, which many companies use for facility operations. According to HomCo Ace Hardware Controller Kim Rushing, HomCo Ace Hardware's new earth-friendly initiative promotes environmental responsibility that will specifically benefit the Flagstaff community. "We are thinking of our local community and environmental preservation," she said.
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1763 East Butler Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928.779.6111
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2012 Calendar of Events
Bag Sale When: Saturday, Feb. 25 20% off everything in your bag
DeWalt "No Tax" Event When: Friday, Apr. 13 Spring Garage Sale When: Saturday, May 5 Memorial Day Sale When: May 25-28 Star Spangled 4th Sale When: June 29-July 4 Shoes & Brews Tournament When: Saturday, Jun. 16 Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce HomCo Ace Hardware Mixer When: Thursday, Jun. 28 Labor Day Sale When: Aug. 31-Sep. 3 Fall Garage Sale When: Saturday, Oct. 6 Ladies Night Out When: Tuesday, Nov. 13 Mark your calendars for another fabulous night for ladies! After Thanksgiving Sale When: 11/23-11/25 |
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Todd's Top 5
Pro Tips
Avoiding
Stress & Injury
1. Lift objects properly. Remember to always bend your knees, use your leg muscles, keep your back straight & avoid twisting to the side when lifting.
2. Use ergonomically correct portable and high-powered tools. Choose tools that are well balanced, which require less force and are easier to use.
3. Sit down when working at lower levels. Save your knees and avoid squatting or kneeling when working.
4. Avoid working with your wrists at sharp angles and don't strain your arms. Otherwise, by the end of the job, your body will be suffering from pains.
5. Balance the weight of your tool belt. They are handy, but make necessary adjustments to keep weight evenly distributed on both sides of the belt. |
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