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2 home organization: Check out these cheap ideas and clever solutions for minimizing the mess in your home’s challenging areas.

5 plumbing 101: Here’s a super-easy way to fix this annoying problem yourself !

6 Super Bowl entertaining: Follow these tips for a stress-free game-day party — you’ll maximize time with your guests and minimize fuss.

10 winter Survival Kit for your Car: 10 items you should keep in your car for emergencies.

12 winter Storm prep: Get ready for winter weather with our tips.

14 Kitchen remodel: Continuation of the Bungalow Remodel Project by Lu Samu.

20 pet of the Month: Does your pet have what it takes? Find out how you and your pet could win a $50 Aubuchon gift card.

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ContentsAt this special time of year

we want to thank you, our valued customers. It is because of you, and so

many others like you, that we are fortunate to be a family company that is celebrating our 105th year in business.

To show our appreciation, we would like to offer you a savings on your next purchase from our online store, HardwareStore.com.

If you’ve never visited our website before, we hope that you will be pleased with our expanded product offering as well as our FREE “Ship-To-Store” feature.

Just enter Promo Code thankyou1513 at checkout and save 15% on your order of $35 or more!

So from our family to yours, thank you for your patronage and we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.

thAnK YOu

Happy Holidays!

Aubuchon Hardware’s Home Team program brings customers even more value. Earn points with every dollar you spend, and receive a $5 Reward certificate every time you reach 250 points. We make the savings significant with extra points at sign-up. We make it useful because you can spend your rewards on anything in the store. We make it easy too, with no card to carry and plenty of time to use reward dollars. And we make it extra-valuable with special promotions every month, such as double-point weekends and vendor rewards.

Join the Home Team!• Free to join• No card to carry• Get 150 points for

signing up• Earn points for every

dollar you spend• Receive a $5 Reward

when you reach 250 points

• Members-only exclusive offers & savings

• Get a 10% discount when you sign up with email

A Family Company Since 1908

2013 ~ Celebrating 105 Years

M. Marcus Moran, Jr.ChEIF EXECutIVE OFFICER

William E. Aubuchon, IIIChAIRMAn OF thE BOARD

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wIntER 2014

2 home organization: Check out these cheap ideas and clever solutions for minimizing the mess in your home’s challenging areas.

5 plumbing 101: Here’s a super-easy way to fix this annoying problem yourself !

6 Super Bowl entertaining: Follow these tips for a stress-free game-day party — you’ll maximize time with your guests and minimize fuss.

10 winter Survival Kit for your Car: 10 items you should keep in your car for emergencies.

12 winter Storm prep: Get ready for winter weather with our tips.

14 Kitchen remodel: Continuation of the Bungalow Remodel Project by Lu Samu.

20 pet of the Month: Does your pet have what it takes? Find out how you and your pet could win a $50 Aubuchon gift card.

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ContentsAt this special time of year

we want to thank you, our valued customers. It is because of you, and so

many others like you, that we are fortunate to be a family company that is celebrating our 105th year in business.

To show our appreciation, we would like to offer you a savings on your next purchase from our online store, HardwareStore.com.

If you’ve never visited our website before, we hope that you will be pleased with our expanded product offering as well as our FREE “Ship-To-Store” feature.

Just enter Promo Code thankyou1513 at checkout and save 15% on your order of $35 or more!

So from our family to yours, thank you for your patronage and we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.

thAnK YOu

Happy Holidays!

Aubuchon Hardware’s Home Team program brings customers even more value. Earn points with every dollar you spend, and receive a $5 Reward certificate every time you reach 250 points. We make the savings significant with extra points at sign-up. We make it useful because you can spend your rewards on anything in the store. We make it easy too, with no card to carry and plenty of time to use reward dollars. And we make it extra-valuable with special promotions every month, such as double-point weekends and vendor rewards.

Join the Home Team!• Free to join• No card to carry• Get 150 points for

signing up• Earn points for every

dollar you spend• Receive a $5 Reward

when you reach 250 points

• Members-only exclusive offers & savings

• Get a 10% discount when you sign up with email

A Family Company Since 1908

2013 ~ Celebrating 105 Years

M. Marcus Moran, Jr.ChEIF EXECutIVE OFFICER

William E. Aubuchon, IIIChAIRMAn OF thE BOARD

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Create a Calm KitchenAs the busiest room in the house, the kitchen needs careful organization to rein in the chaos. Start by utilizing the space you have. Use freestanding stacking units to create levels of storage within your cabinets. Under-shelf bins that slip onto shelves can also help reduce wasted space.

A-Door-AbleTake advantage of the inside of cabinet doors. A sheet-metal insert turns the interior door panel into a handy storage system with the addition of magnetic hooks, clips and containers. Keep a notepad handy to jot down anything you need to purchase at the grocery store.

Tea PartyArrange all your needs for morning coffee or tea on an attractive tray. It creates a pretty presentation and makes getting your cup of joe fuss-free.

Seasonal décor is easy

with these items.

Declutter the ClosetThe most private and personal space in your home, your bedroom closet, should be organized in a way that works best for you. But a few generalities and guidelines apply. Most of your closet space should be devoted to things you use often (at least every week). To maximize space, Keep out-of-season clothes and special-occasion garments in another closet if possible.

spectacular storageLooking for extra kitchen counter space? Create bonus work and storage space with a rolling cart island. Purchase an unfinished or vintage dresser or buffet, then give it a custom look with your choice of color and hardware.

Food FilesStore magazines or take-out and catering menus in magazine files. Line them up on an out-of-the-action corner of your countertop.

Love your LaundryAn organized and attractive laundry room can elevate a dreary chore into a satisfying accomplishment. Start by corralling cleaning aids in tidy containers within reach, and keep several laundry baskets at hand for sorting. Buy front-loading machines if you’re in the market for new appliances. It’s a great way to be efficient with space, allowing for a work surface above the machines for folding and storage. And hang shelves to make everything easier to organize. Store-bought shelving is fine, but you can add a bit more personality

try our clever solutions for minimizing the mess in your home’s chAllenging AreAs. these ideAs will help you evAluAte whAt you hAve, decide whAt you need, And finAlly put things AwAy.

Busy RoomsOrganizationhome

tips for

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Create a Calm KitchenAs the busiest room in the house, the kitchen needs careful organization to rein in the chaos. Start by utilizing the space you have. Use freestanding stacking units to create levels of storage within your cabinets. Under-shelf bins that slip onto shelves can also help reduce wasted space.

A-Door-AbleTake advantage of the inside of cabinet doors. A sheet-metal insert turns the interior door panel into a handy storage system with the addition of magnetic hooks, clips and containers. Keep a notepad handy to jot down anything you need to purchase at the grocery store.

Tea PartyArrange all your needs for morning coffee or tea on an attractive tray. It creates a pretty presentation and makes getting your cup of joe fuss-free.

Seasonal décor is easy

with these items.

Declutter the ClosetThe most private and personal space in your home, your bedroom closet, should be organized in a way that works best for you. But a few generalities and guidelines apply. Most of your closet space should be devoted to things you use often (at least every week). To maximize space, Keep out-of-season clothes and special-occasion garments in another closet if possible.

spectacular storageLooking for extra kitchen counter space? Create bonus work and storage space with a rolling cart island. Purchase an unfinished or vintage dresser or buffet, then give it a custom look with your choice of color and hardware.

Food FilesStore magazines or take-out and catering menus in magazine files. Line them up on an out-of-the-action corner of your countertop.

Love your LaundryAn organized and attractive laundry room can elevate a dreary chore into a satisfying accomplishment. Start by corralling cleaning aids in tidy containers within reach, and keep several laundry baskets at hand for sorting. Buy front-loading machines if you’re in the market for new appliances. It’s a great way to be efficient with space, allowing for a work surface above the machines for folding and storage. And hang shelves to make everything easier to organize. Store-bought shelving is fine, but you can add a bit more personality

try our clever solutions for minimizing the mess in your home’s chAllenging AreAs. these ideAs will help you evAluAte whAt you hAve, decide whAt you need, And finAlly put things AwAy.

Busy RoomsOrganizationhome

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with salvaged or adapted shelving. Even a large old window box or two mounted on the wall will serve your purpose.

Royal TreatmentUse every available inch of space, including the insides of doors. Create a jewelry organizer you can hang on your door. Hang bracelets and necklaces with small S hooks.

Handy HolderCreate a spot for everyday essentials and mementos with a handy vertical organizer. This divider keeps notes, writing utensils and sewing scissors at hand.

Divide & ConquerUse dividers to keep drawers from becoming jumbles. Paint an old soda bottle crate or cut down a cardboard bottle carrier for sorting socks, hosiery, belts or ties.

Box BasicsLook for boxes and bins that are just the right size for holding folded sweaters or T-shirts. Dress them up with a coat of spray paint, if necessary, and tuck in sachets for added freshness.

Hanging outInstall hooks on the wall to hang laundry bags and totes. This is a great way to keep dirty clothes off of the floor and out of your way.

sew CoolMake a pretty sorting organizer from an egg carton. Dress it up with a quick coat of spray paint and fill it with all those little things that come out of the dryer, such as coins and buttons. Add a made-to-fit pincushion, a needle, and small spools of thread, and you have an instant mending kit.

Basket CaseUse baskets to store bills, recipes or miscellaneous notes. Designating a place for random papers will prevent them from being scattered on your countertops. n

Used with Permission. © Copyright 2013-14, Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Find closet organizers,

storage bins and more at Hardware-Store.com

homE tIps

Toilet won’t stop running?hERE’s a supER-Easy way to FIx thIs annoyIng pRobLEm youRsELF!

the most common cause of a running toilet is a leaky old rubber flapper. To check things out, take the top off

the back of the toilet tank and look down to the bottom, past the chain, to where the flapper sits on the bottom of the tank. Flush the toilet, and while you’re looking inside, make sure the flapper isn’t getting hung up on the chain

as the tank fills (that’s a jiggle-the-handle fix!) If everything seems right, but the toilet still runs, chances are you need a new flapper.

With the top still off the tank, drop a couple of drops of food coloring

into the tank water. Wait a few minutes, and if water in the toilet turns the color of the tank water, that’s a sure sign you have a leaky flapper.

To change the flapper, turn off the water supply, drain the tank, take off the chain and remove the flapper. Take it along with you, so you’re sure to get the right-sized replacement—every toilet is a little different. n

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with salvaged or adapted shelving. Even a large old window box or two mounted on the wall will serve your purpose.

Royal TreatmentUse every available inch of space, including the insides of doors. Create a jewelry organizer you can hang on your door. Hang bracelets and necklaces with small S hooks.

Handy HolderCreate a spot for everyday essentials and mementos with a handy vertical organizer. This divider keeps notes, writing utensils and sewing scissors at hand.

Divide & ConquerUse dividers to keep drawers from becoming jumbles. Paint an old soda bottle crate or cut down a cardboard bottle carrier for sorting socks, hosiery, belts or ties.

Box BasicsLook for boxes and bins that are just the right size for holding folded sweaters or T-shirts. Dress them up with a coat of spray paint, if necessary, and tuck in sachets for added freshness.

Hanging outInstall hooks on the wall to hang laundry bags and totes. This is a great way to keep dirty clothes off of the floor and out of your way.

sew CoolMake a pretty sorting organizer from an egg carton. Dress it up with a quick coat of spray paint and fill it with all those little things that come out of the dryer, such as coins and buttons. Add a made-to-fit pincushion, a needle, and small spools of thread, and you have an instant mending kit.

Basket CaseUse baskets to store bills, recipes or miscellaneous notes. Designating a place for random papers will prevent them from being scattered on your countertops. n

Used with Permission. © Copyright 2013-14, Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Find closet organizers,

storage bins and more at Hardware-Store.com

homE tIps

Toilet won’t stop running?hERE’s a supER-Easy way to FIx thIs annoyIng pRobLEm youRsELF!

the most common cause of a running toilet is a leaky old rubber flapper. To check things out, take the top off

the back of the toilet tank and look down to the bottom, past the chain, to where the flapper sits on the bottom of the tank. Flush the toilet, and while you’re looking inside, make sure the flapper isn’t getting hung up on the chain

as the tank fills (that’s a jiggle-the-handle fix!) If everything seems right, but the toilet still runs, chances are you need a new flapper.

With the top still off the tank, drop a couple of drops of food coloring

into the tank water. Wait a few minutes, and if water in the toilet turns the color of the tank water, that’s a sure sign you have a leaky flapper.

To change the flapper, turn off the water supply, drain the tank, take off the chain and remove the flapper. Take it along with you, so you’re sure to get the right-sized replacement—every toilet is a little different. n

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2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed ½ teaspoon black pepper Dairy sour cream (optional) Shredded cheddar cheese

(optional)

Directions1. In a Dutch oven cook ground beef, onions, green sweet pepper, and garlic as above. Drain fat. In a 4- to 5 -quart slow cooker combine meat mixture, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, ½ cup water, chili powder, ba-sil, and black pepper. Cover and cook on the low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours. If desired, top each serving with sour cream and/or cheese.

sidesmExICan sEvEn-LayER dIpMakes: 16 servingsServing size: ¼ cup dip and ½ cup chips | Yield: 16 appetizer servingsPrep: 15 mins | Chill: 4 hrs to 24 hrs

Ingredients 19 ounce can bean dip ¼ cup picante or taco sauce 18 ounce container refrigerated

guacamole 18 ounce carton dairy sour

cream 1 cup shredded cheddar or

taco cheese (4 ounces) ¼ cup sliced green onion (2) 2 tablespoons sliced pitted

ripe olives ⅔ cup chopped, seeded tomato

(1 medium) 8 cups tortilla chips or crackers

Directions1. Combine bean dip and picante sauce; spread into a rectangle about 9-by 5-inches on a serving platter making a layer about 14 inch thick. Next carefully layer avocado dip and sour cream. Top with cheese, green onion, and olives. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.2. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped tomato. Serve with tortilla chips. Makes 16 appetizer servings (¼ cup dip and ½ cup chips).

DessertChoCoLaty CaRamEL thumbpRIntsMakes: 36 servingsYield: 36 cookies | Prep 30 minsChill 2 hrs | Bake 350°F 10 mins per batch

Ingredients 1 egg ½ cup butter, softened ⅔ cup sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa

powder ¼ teaspoon salt 16 vanilla caramels, unwrapped 3 tablespoons whipping

cream 1¼ cups finely chopped pecans ½ cup (3 ounces) semisweet

chocolate pieces 1 teaspoon shortening

Directions1. Separate egg; place yolk and white in separate bowls. Cover and chill egg white until needed. In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat well. Beat in egg yolk, milk, and vanilla.2. In another bowl stir together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Add flour mixture to butter mixture and beat until well combined. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours or until easy to handle.3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet. In a small saucepan heat and stir caramels and whipping cream over low heat until mixture is smooth. Set aside.4. Slightly beat reserved egg white. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll the balls in egg white, then in pecans to coat. Place balls 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheet. Using your thumb, make an indentation in the center of each cookie.5. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are firm. If cookie centers puff during baking, repress with your thumb. Spoon melted caramel

mixture into indentations of cookies. Transfer cookies to wire racks; cool. (If necessary, reheat caramel mixture to keep it spoonable.)6. In another saucepan heat and stir chocolate pieces and shortening over low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Let cool slightly. Drizzle chocolate mixture over tops of cookies. Let stand until chocolate is set. n

Used with Permission. © Copyright 2013, Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Find roasting pans, slow cookers, dutch ovens, cookie sheets and more at

HardwareStore.com.

1 month before8 Prepare chili. Cool, store in an

airtight container, and freeze.8 Prepare Crunchy Party Mix.

Cool, store in an airtight container, and freeze.

8 Bake Chocolate Caramel Thumbprints. Cool, store in an airtight container, and freeze.

2 days before 8 Thaw chili in refrigerator.8 Thaw cookies at room

temperature.

1 day before 8 Thaw Crunchy Party Mix at

room temperature.8 Prepare Mexican Seven-Layer

Dip. Cover and refrigerate.

6 hours before dinner8 Prepare any chili garnishes

you desire — onions, shredded cheese, etc. Cover and refrigerate.

1 hour before dinner8 Heat chili on low.

The Party menu

CRunChy paRty mIxMakes: 32 servings Serving size: ½ cup | Yield: 16 to 18 cups | Prep 20 mins | Bake 300°F 45 mins

Ingredients 5 cups pretzel sticks 4 cups round toasted oat cereal 4 cups bite-size wheat or bran

square cereal 4 cups bite-size rice or corn

square cereal or bite-size shredded wheat biscuits

3 cups mixed nuts 1 cup butter or margarine ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder Several drops bottled hot

pepper sauce

Directions1. In a large roasting pan combine pretzels, oat cereal, wheat cereal, rice cereal, and nuts. Set aside.2. In a small saucepan heat and stir butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce until butter melts. Drizzle butter mixture over cereal mixture; stir gently to coat.3. Bake in a 300°F oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on a large piece of foil to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

ChILIMakes: 8 servingsServing size: 1½ cup | Prep 25 minsCook 20 mins

Ingredients 1½ pounds lean ground beef 2 cups chopped onion (2 large) 1 cup chopped green sweet

pepper (1 large) 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 15 - 16 ounce can kidney

beans, pinto beans and/or black beans, rinsed and drained

2 14½ ounce candied tomatoes 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce 1 cup water

Game day is a breeze

with this plan.super Bowl sunday

Entertaining menulooking for A stress-free pArty plAn for your big gAme dAy gAthering? follow these tips for mAximum time with your guests And minimum fuss.

supER bowL


2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed ½ teaspoon black pepper Dairy sour cream (optional) Shredded cheddar cheese

(optional)

Directions1. In a Dutch oven cook ground beef, onions, green sweet pepper, and garlic as above. Drain fat. In a 4- to 5 -quart slow cooker combine meat mixture, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, ½ cup water, chili powder, ba-sil, and black pepper. Cover and cook on the low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours. If desired, top each serving with sour cream and/or cheese.

sidesmExICan sEvEn-LayER dIpMakes: 16 servingsServing size: ¼ cup dip and ½ cup chips | Yield: 16 appetizer servingsPrep: 15 mins | Chill: 4 hrs to 24 hrs

Ingredients 19 ounce can bean dip ¼ cup picante or taco sauce 18 ounce container refrigerated

guacamole 18 ounce carton dairy sour

cream 1 cup shredded cheddar or

taco cheese (4 ounces) ¼ cup sliced green onion (2) 2 tablespoons sliced pitted

ripe olives ⅔ cup chopped, seeded tomato

(1 medium) 8 cups tortilla chips or crackers

Directions1. Combine bean dip and picante sauce; spread into a rectangle about 9-by 5-inches on a serving platter making a layer about 14 inch thick. Next carefully layer avocado dip and sour cream. Top with cheese, green onion, and olives. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.2. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped tomato. Serve with tortilla chips. Makes 16 appetizer servings (¼ cup dip and ½ cup chips).

DessertChoCoLaty CaRamEL thumbpRIntsMakes: 36 servingsYield: 36 cookies | Prep 30 minsChill 2 hrs | Bake 350°F 10 mins per batch

Ingredients 1 egg ½ cup butter, softened ⅔ cup sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa

powder ¼ teaspoon salt 16 vanilla caramels, unwrapped 3 tablespoons whipping

cream 1¼ cups finely chopped pecans ½ cup (3 ounces) semisweet

chocolate pieces 1 teaspoon shortening

Directions1. Separate egg; place yolk and white in separate bowls. Cover and chill egg white until needed. In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat well. Beat in egg yolk, milk, and vanilla.2. In another bowl stir together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Add flour mixture to butter mixture and beat until well combined. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours or until easy to handle.3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet. In a small saucepan heat and stir caramels and whipping cream over low heat until mixture is smooth. Set aside.4. Slightly beat reserved egg white. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll the balls in egg white, then in pecans to coat. Place balls 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheet. Using your thumb, make an indentation in the center of each cookie.5. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are firm. If cookie centers puff during baking, repress with your thumb. Spoon melted caramel

mixture into indentations of cookies. Transfer cookies to wire racks; cool. (If necessary, reheat caramel mixture to keep it spoonable.)6. In another saucepan heat and stir chocolate pieces and shortening over low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Let cool slightly. Drizzle chocolate mixture over tops of cookies. Let stand until chocolate is set. n

Used with Permission. © Copyright 2013, Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Find roasting pans, slow cookers, dutch ovens, cookie sheets and more at

HardwareStore.com.

1 month before8 Prepare chili. Cool, store in an

airtight container, and freeze.8 Prepare Crunchy Party Mix.

Cool, store in an airtight container, and freeze.

8 Bake Chocolate Caramel Thumbprints. Cool, store in an airtight container, and freeze.

2 days before 8 Thaw chili in refrigerator.8 Thaw cookies at room

temperature.

1 day before 8 Thaw Crunchy Party Mix at

room temperature.8 Prepare Mexican Seven-Layer

Dip. Cover and refrigerate.

6 hours before dinner8 Prepare any chili garnishes

you desire — onions, shredded cheese, etc. Cover and refrigerate.

1 hour before dinner8 Heat chili on low.

The Party menu

CRunChy paRty mIxMakes: 32 servings Serving size: ½ cup | Yield: 16 to 18 cups | Prep 20 mins | Bake 300°F 45 mins

Ingredients 5 cups pretzel sticks 4 cups round toasted oat cereal 4 cups bite-size wheat or bran

square cereal 4 cups bite-size rice or corn

square cereal or bite-size shredded wheat biscuits

3 cups mixed nuts 1 cup butter or margarine ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder Several drops bottled hot

pepper sauce

Directions1. In a large roasting pan combine pretzels, oat cereal, wheat cereal, rice cereal, and nuts. Set aside.2. In a small saucepan heat and stir butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce until butter melts. Drizzle butter mixture over cereal mixture; stir gently to coat.3. Bake in a 300°F oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on a large piece of foil to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

ChILIMakes: 8 servingsServing size: 1½ cup | Prep 25 minsCook 20 mins

Ingredients 1½ pounds lean ground beef 2 cups chopped onion (2 large) 1 cup chopped green sweet

pepper (1 large) 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 15 - 16 ounce can kidney

beans, pinto beans and/or black beans, rinsed and drained

2 14½ ounce candied tomatoes 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce 1 cup water

Game day is a breeze

with this plan.super Bowl sunday

Entertaining menulooking for A stress-free pArty plAn for your big gAme dAy gAthering? follow these tips for mAximum time with your guests And minimum fuss.

supER bowL

Northeast Color Collection

PHOTOCONTEST


Learn more about these

Northeast Colorson our DIY blog!

bit.ly/northeastcolors

If you answered yes to either of these questions, then look no further than Aubuchon Hardware’s Northeast Color Collection! Developed by our Project & Color expert, Lu Samu, this collection features 45 gorgeous Benjamin Moore colors that Lu felt best represented the sights and seasons of the Northeast. If you end up choosing one of our Northeast Colors for your next painting project...we want to see the finished product! Share before and after photos, along with the name(s) of the color(s) you chose, on our Facebook page. We’ll choose our 3 favorite paint transformations and the winners will get either a $200 (3rd), $300 (2nd), or $500 (1st) Aubuchon Hardware gift card!

Paradise Beach911

Mohair1058

Lewiville Green494

Blue Haze1667

Kendall CharcoalHG-186

Kansas Grain160-60

CotswoldAf-150

Inner Balance1522

Sweet Butter171

Jet Stream814

Maritime White963

Dill Pickle2147-40

Anjou PealAF-425

Dune Grass492

Apricot Tint086

Acadia WhiteOC-38

Acadia Green2034-50

Riviera Azure822

Roasted Sesame Seed

2160-40

Old World2011-41

Cameo White915

Light Daffodil2027-60

Indigo744

Buttered YamAF-230

Van Deusen BlueHC-156

Baffin Island243

Natural Linen966

Sunny Days172

Persian Violet1419

Calypso Blue727

Silver Marlin243

Icy Morn966

Swet Nectar156

Shooting Star304

Norwich BrownHC-19

Light Pistacho2034-60

Vellum207

African Violet2116-50

Heart’s Delight1283

London Fog1541

Hibiscus2057-50

Van AlenHC-120

Hemlock719

Red Parrot1308

Equestrian Gray1553w


PHOTOCONTEST

Are you looking to paint your home this winter? Are you struggling trying to find the right paint color or paint collection that’s perfect for your home?

September 1, 2013 - March 7, 2014


Share your photos at Facebook.com/AubuchonHardware!

Before...

After!


PHOTOCONTEST


Learn more about these

Northeast Colorson our DIY blog!

bit.ly/northeastcolors


Paradise Beach911

Mohair1058

Lewiville Green494

Blue Haze1667

Kendall CharcoalHG-186

Kansas Grain160-60

CotswoldAf-150

Inner Balance1522

Sweet Butter171

Jet Stream814

Maritime White963

Dill Pickle2147-40

Anjou PealAF-425

Dune Grass492

Apricot Tint086

Acadia WhiteOC-38

Acadia Green2034-50

Riviera Azure822

Roasted Sesame Seed

2160-40

Old World2011-41

Cameo White915

Light Daffodil2027-60

Indigo744

Buttered YamAF-230

Van Deusen BlueHC-156

Baffin Island243

Natural Linen966

Sunny Days172

Persian Violet1419

Calypso Blue727

Silver Marlin243

Icy Morn966

Swet Nectar156

Shooting Star304

Norwich BrownHC-19

Light Pistacho2034-60

Vellum207

African Violet2116-50

Heart’s Delight1283

London Fog1541

Hibiscus2057-50

Van AlenHC-120

Hemlock719

Red Parrot1308

Equestrian Gray1553w


PHOTOCONTEST

Are you looking to paint your home this winter? Are you struggling trying to find the right paint color or paint collection that’s perfect for your home?

September 1, 2013 - March 7, 2014


Share your photos at Facebook.com/AubuchonHardware!

Before...

After!

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1. BlanketIf you are stuck with a car that won’t start and have to wait in cold weather for help, you will want a decent warm blanket as an extra layer. 2. snow shovelGet a short-handled or collapsible shovel to stow in the trunk in case you need to remove snow from around the wheels of your vehicle.

3. FlashlightSelf explanatory. Keep a good, water-proof flashlight with fresh batteries in case your breakdown is at night. Pack emergency candles too, as a backup. 4. Hand warmersSmash the bag and the chemical reaction inside creates warmth to defrost fingers that may be trying to change a tire or fiddle with an engine.

5. matchesYou never know when you will have to manufacture heat. Waterproof matches beat rubbing two cold, snowy sticks together, hoping for the best. 6. Bottle of water and a few protein snack bars You hear of people surviving on ketchup packets that have fallen between the seats, but some planning will yield a better menu under emergency conditions. 7. syphon pumpIf being out of gas is your problem, and you get offered help by a good Samaritan, you want to be able to get a gallon or two of gas out of another gas tank to get you going quickly. 8. LightsticksThese cost almost nothing and can be used either as a light source or to wear in case you need to shovel snow at night. 9. FlaresThese should be in your trunk in all seasons to serve as safety beacons next to your car if you are pulled over in distress. 10. WhistleIt can be used to either signal for help to someone who can’t hear you yell, or to scare someone who may be trying to take advantage of your distress. n

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10 items you should keep in your cAr for emergencies

L iving in New England and upstate New York, we all know how harsh winters can be. Every year we prepare for it, but how many of us actually have a winter survival kit for our cars? If you do, good for you. For everyone who doesn’t, maybe it’s time to start. Here is a list of the top 10 items that

can help you be prepared in case you find yourself in an emergency.

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1. BlanketIf you are stuck with a car that won’t start and have to wait in cold weather for help, you will want a decent warm blanket as an extra layer. 2. snow shovelGet a short-handled or collapsible shovel to stow in the trunk in case you need to remove snow from around the wheels of your vehicle.

3. FlashlightSelf explanatory. Keep a good, water-proof flashlight with fresh batteries in case your breakdown is at night. Pack emergency candles too, as a backup. 4. Hand warmersSmash the bag and the chemical reaction inside creates warmth to defrost fingers that may be trying to change a tire or fiddle with an engine.

5. matchesYou never know when you will have to manufacture heat. Waterproof matches beat rubbing two cold, snowy sticks together, hoping for the best. 6. Bottle of water and a few protein snack bars You hear of people surviving on ketchup packets that have fallen between the seats, but some planning will yield a better menu under emergency conditions. 7. syphon pumpIf being out of gas is your problem, and you get offered help by a good Samaritan, you want to be able to get a gallon or two of gas out of another gas tank to get you going quickly. 8. LightsticksThese cost almost nothing and can be used either as a light source or to wear in case you need to shovel snow at night. 9. FlaresThese should be in your trunk in all seasons to serve as safety beacons next to your car if you are pulled over in distress. 10. WhistleIt can be used to either signal for help to someone who can’t hear you yell, or to scare someone who may be trying to take advantage of your distress. n

© 1995 - 2012, The Weather Channel, LLC. Reproduced from website. For more information visit www.weather.com

Winter survival Kit for your Car

wIntER tIps

10 items you should keep in your cAr for emergencies

L iving in New England and upstate New York, we all know how harsh winters can be. Every year we prepare for it, but how many of us actually have a winter survival kit for our cars? If you do, good for you. For everyone who doesn’t, maybe it’s time to start. Here is a list of the top 10 items that

can help you be prepared in case you find yourself in an emergency.

Safety Whistle Key Chain #116757

Extender Snow Shovel#102524

Mini Maglite Flashlight #232876

Hand Warmers#132746

Coghlan’s Water-proof Matches, 4 Pk #144576

Siphon Pump #100201

$3 OFF Coupon See pg. 18


Wear a hood. You lose a lot of heat from the top of your head, so keep it covered. If you don’t have hooded clothing, put on a hat or wrap a scarf or towel around your head.

Stay in bed. Put as many covers as you have left over onto your bed, and hop in. Keeping your body heat in an enclosed space will help you stay as warm as possible.

Cuddle up. Join forces with a freezing roommate or family member and huddle under the same blankets —you’ll warm up faster.

Conserve energy. Don’t run around if you don’t have to. Take this opportunity to veg out and relax.

stay updatEd. Having current information is vital in an emergency, so make arrangements to stay informed.

Watch updates on the news or listen to the radio for as long as you can before power goes out.

Use social media for updates. If you don’t have access to a battery-

operated radio, follow national and local disaster agencies (such as FEMA) on Facebook and Twitter. Check periodically for updates.

Use SMS messaging if land-line service is down. You can send an SMS via basic text messaging, or through Twitter updates. Get the phone numbers or Twitter handles of all your family members, and make sure they know how to reach you.

Keep tabs on your family members. Try to find out where everyone is before the storm and make a plan to stay in a safe location. If you’re going to be separated from anyone, set up a predetermined time and method for touching base again, such as connecting via text message every 12 hours.

antICIpatE a Long powER outagE. By preparing, you can make a power outage bearable.

Keep the fridge closed. This will help it stay cool despite the lack of power, and keep your food from spoiling quickly. Only open it when it’s absolutely necessary, grab what you need, and close it up.

Put frozen items outside. Make use of Mother Nature’s freezer, and put them in a snow bank outside. If temperatures are below freezing, you could also keep refrigerated items in an enclosed porch.

Plan some entertainment. It can help you stave off boredom while you wait for the power to return.

Play cards. Use a classic deck for games like Blackjack, Poker, War, Go Fish, Crazy Eights or Egyptian Ratscrew.

Read a book (to yourself, or aloud for others). Try to pick an engrossing epic that will keep you engaged and entertained for hours, such as the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Harry Potter novels or whatever interesting book you happen to be reading.

Get artsy. Draw on pads of paper, or do handcrafts like crocheting or knitting. nArticle provided by wikiHow, a wiki building the world’s largest, highest quality how-to manual. Please find author credits at the original wikiHow article on www.wikihow.com/Prepare-for-a-Winter-Storm

Winter storm Basic Checklistp Snow shovels and other snow removal

equipmentp Canned foodp Can opener (manual)p Battery powered radiop Flashlightsp Batteriesp Self-powered radio & self-powered

flashlight. (Batteries will run down eventually, especially if you live in

a remote area that is iced in. Some models will also charge your cell phone.)

p Camp stove or grillp Stove fuelp Blanketsp Lots of clothingp Waterp First-aid kitp Foot and hand warmer packs

p Matchesp Extra hats, socks and mittensp Any necessary medicationsp Non-electric entertainment: books,

cards, board games, etc.p Portable fire extinguisherp Pet supplies: food, litter and water for

your pet to drink. Have an emergency shelter lined up (who will take pets) in case you need to evacuate.

pICk up basIC suRvIvaL ItEms. You should have enough supplies to survive without leaving your house for a few days, as well as tools to help you leave if necessary. Stock up on these necessities:

A shovel. Even if you live in an apartment you should own a shovel. You may need to dig yourself out before your ground crew gets in, and they are unlikely to dig out your car.

Flashlights and batteries. Make sure you have good-quality flashlights and lamps with fresh batteries. You can also purchase self-powered flashlights and self-powered radios. Some models will also charge your cell phone.

Candles. In case your flashlight suddenly gives out or you run out of batteries, you can light your home the old-fashioned way.

Nonperishable food. Stock up on canned soups and vegetables, powdered food, and grains like rice and pasta. Make sure you have enough to last your family at least three or four days. Make sure you have a manual can-opener, as well.

Bottled water. If you’re worried about the pipes freezing, stock up on

some water. You can buy it bottled, or simply purchase a few gallon jugs and fill them from the tap.

Blankets and warm clothing. You may already have these items, but remember you will need enough blankets to keep you warm without any heat and in adverse conditions. Consider purchasing mittens, thick woolen socks and a hooded sweatshirt, if you don’t already own these items.

A camping stove or grill. A gas-powered camping stove is a wise investment for any emergency situation. If you have an electric stove in the kitchen a camp stove is almost a necessity. Be sure you use it with proper ventilation to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, and have plenty of backup fuel.

Matches to light your gas range/camping stove/candles. Do not rely on lighters that can run out of fuel or break down all too easily.

A battery operated radio. This way you can get news without wall power. Make sure the batteries are good. It is also possible to buy a motion charging radio, as you can with a flashlight.

Prescription medications. Like food, it is always wise to have enough to last you a few days.

A first-aid kit. You never know what kind of injuries or emergencies will happen, so make sure you have sterile bandages, disinfectant, antibiotic ointment, and over-the-counter painkillers available.

A telephone with a cord or a portable cellphone charger. Cordless home phones will not work when the power is out. Many states require at least one wall plugged phone, which receives power from the telephone connection, in all households.

Anything else vital to your household. You should always have ample supplies of items like diapers, formula, pet food, and so on before the storm hits.

A full tank of gas. You may need to go out before everything is operational.

kEEp youRsELF waRm. Losing heat is definitely uncomfortable, but you can survive it. Here’s what to do: Stop your pipes from freezing. Before you settle into a nest of blankets, go around your house and turn on every faucet so that it’s dripping just slightly. Keeping the water moving through the pipes should help prevent them from freezing.

Seal up any drafts. Put towels at the bottom of any doors that have a gap, or around loose windows. If your windows are single-paned, close the curtains or pin a blanket up over them to keep the heat in.

Dress in layers. Put on a thin layer of cotton clothing close to your skin, and cover as much of your body as you can. (Think old-fashioned long underwear.) For ladies, consider putting on a pair of tights. On top of that, wear as many layers as you need to keep warm, finishing with one or two pairs of warm woolen socks and a sweatshirt or coat with a hood.

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Wear a hood. You lose a lot of heat from the top of your head, so keep it covered. If you don’t have hooded clothing, put on a hat or wrap a scarf or towel around your head.

Stay in bed. Put as many covers as you have left over onto your bed, and hop in. Keeping your body heat in an enclosed space will help you stay as warm as possible.

Cuddle up. Join forces with a freezing roommate or family member and huddle under the same blankets —you’ll warm up faster.

Conserve energy. Don’t run around if you don’t have to. Take this opportunity to veg out and relax.

stay updatEd. Having current information is vital in an emergency, so make arrangements to stay informed.

Watch updates on the news or listen to the radio for as long as you can before power goes out.

Use social media for updates. If you don’t have access to a battery-

operated radio, follow national and local disaster agencies (such as FEMA) on Facebook and Twitter. Check periodically for updates.

Use SMS messaging if land-line service is down. You can send an SMS via basic text messaging, or through Twitter updates. Get the phone numbers or Twitter handles of all your family members, and make sure they know how to reach you.

Keep tabs on your family members. Try to find out where everyone is before the storm and make a plan to stay in a safe location. If you’re going to be separated from anyone, set up a predetermined time and method for touching base again, such as connecting via text message every 12 hours.

antICIpatE a Long powER outagE. By preparing, you can make a power outage bearable.

Keep the fridge closed. This will help it stay cool despite the lack of power, and keep your food from spoiling quickly. Only open it when it’s absolutely necessary, grab what you need, and close it up.

Put frozen items outside. Make use of Mother Nature’s freezer, and put them in a snow bank outside. If temperatures are below freezing, you could also keep refrigerated items in an enclosed porch.

Plan some entertainment. It can help you stave off boredom while you wait for the power to return.

Play cards. Use a classic deck for games like Blackjack, Poker, War, Go Fish, Crazy Eights or Egyptian Ratscrew.

Read a book (to yourself, or aloud for others). Try to pick an engrossing epic that will keep you engaged and entertained for hours, such as the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Harry Potter novels or whatever interesting book you happen to be reading.

Get artsy. Draw on pads of paper, or do handcrafts like crocheting or knitting. nArticle provided by wikiHow, a wiki building the world’s largest, highest quality how-to manual. Please find author credits at the original wikiHow article on www.wikihow.com/Prepare-for-a-Winter-Storm

Winter storm Basic Checklistp Snow shovels and other snow removal

equipmentp Canned foodp Can opener (manual)p Battery powered radiop Flashlightsp Batteriesp Self-powered radio & self-powered

flashlight. (Batteries will run down eventually, especially if you live in

a remote area that is iced in. Some models will also charge your cell phone.)

p Camp stove or grillp Stove fuelp Blanketsp Lots of clothingp Waterp First-aid kitp Foot and hand warmer packs

p Matchesp Extra hats, socks and mittensp Any necessary medicationsp Non-electric entertainment: books,

cards, board games, etc.p Portable fire extinguisherp Pet supplies: food, litter and water for

your pet to drink. Have an emergency shelter lined up (who will take pets) in case you need to evacuate.

pICk up basIC suRvIvaL ItEms. You should have enough supplies to survive without leaving your house for a few days, as well as tools to help you leave if necessary. Stock up on these necessities:

A shovel. Even if you live in an apartment you should own a shovel. You may need to dig yourself out before your ground crew gets in, and they are unlikely to dig out your car.

Flashlights and batteries. Make sure you have good-quality flashlights and lamps with fresh batteries. You can also purchase self-powered flashlights and self-powered radios. Some models will also charge your cell phone.

Candles. In case your flashlight suddenly gives out or you run out of batteries, you can light your home the old-fashioned way.

Nonperishable food. Stock up on canned soups and vegetables, powdered food, and grains like rice and pasta. Make sure you have enough to last your family at least three or four days. Make sure you have a manual can-opener, as well.

Bottled water. If you’re worried about the pipes freezing, stock up on

some water. You can buy it bottled, or simply purchase a few gallon jugs and fill them from the tap.

Blankets and warm clothing. You may already have these items, but remember you will need enough blankets to keep you warm without any heat and in adverse conditions. Consider purchasing mittens, thick woolen socks and a hooded sweatshirt, if you don’t already own these items.

A camping stove or grill. A gas-powered camping stove is a wise investment for any emergency situation. If you have an electric stove in the kitchen a camp stove is almost a necessity. Be sure you use it with proper ventilation to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, and have plenty of backup fuel.

Matches to light your gas range/camping stove/candles. Do not rely on lighters that can run out of fuel or break down all too easily.

A battery operated radio. This way you can get news without wall power. Make sure the batteries are good. It is also possible to buy a motion charging radio, as you can with a flashlight.

Prescription medications. Like food, it is always wise to have enough to last you a few days.

A first-aid kit. You never know what kind of injuries or emergencies will happen, so make sure you have sterile bandages, disinfectant, antibiotic ointment, and over-the-counter painkillers available.

A telephone with a cord or a portable cellphone charger. Cordless home phones will not work when the power is out. Many states require at least one wall plugged phone, which receives power from the telephone connection, in all households.

Anything else vital to your household. You should always have ample supplies of items like diapers, formula, pet food, and so on before the storm hits.

A full tank of gas. You may need to go out before everything is operational.

kEEp youRsELF waRm. Losing heat is definitely uncomfortable, but you can survive it. Here’s what to do: Stop your pipes from freezing. Before you settle into a nest of blankets, go around your house and turn on every faucet so that it’s dripping just slightly. Keeping the water moving through the pipes should help prevent them from freezing.

Seal up any drafts. Put towels at the bottom of any doors that have a gap, or around loose windows. If your windows are single-paned, close the curtains or pin a blanket up over them to keep the heat in.

Dress in layers. Put on a thin layer of cotton clothing close to your skin, and cover as much of your body as you can. (Think old-fashioned long underwear.) For ladies, consider putting on a pair of tights. On top of that, wear as many layers as you need to keep warm, finishing with one or two pairs of warm woolen socks and a sweatshirt or coat with a hood.


How to Prepare for a Winter storm

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While the need to remove the vintage cast-iron sink was a heartbreaker (it went directly into storage!), some ten feet of much-needed counter space was claimed in the reworking of the sink area. Kept shallow to allow for passage into the charming back end, and access to the door to the outside, this simple design tactic simplified the perimeter, while providing for additional cabinets and an open shelf below. The cabinet was built in place, and the door, which was taken from an existing cabinet, was simply trimmed to fit.

At the existing classic bungalow- style “Hoosier”-inspired cabinet, a little planning and ingenuity took the whole space to modern heights. Reclaimed window sashes were fitted as shorter, now inset doors, leaving the bottom shelf of the existing cabinet open to serve as easy storage for everyday needs. Polished and resealed, the statuary marble

counter, original to the 1930s-era bungalow, was left to reveal its age and imperfections and character.

The existing wainscoting material was expanded upon, to now include the newly reworked side cabinet wall. Again, salvaged window sashes set up a charming cabinet collection where before a single closet door once stood. The former door opening was closed too, improving the overall flow of the space while making way for a simple 1930s-style service nook.

Where the new and the old intersect is indiscernible, thanks to thoughtful paint practices for the finished cabinets. Sanding, priming, painting, more sanding and a final polyurethane finish ensure this kitchen will continue to withstand a busy cook’s lifestyle.

The line where old meets new was blurred again in the paint finish on the wall above the new glass tile at the sink. Wallpaper, applied to last, certainly did, and its removal

was a laborious task complicated by a previous leak and the continued practice of a little glue here and a little paste there. So, that which refused to come down was turned into an asset, forming the base for a highly textured, tree-bark-inspired wall technique. Fashioned to make the most of water stains, working the weathered browns and drab antique white of the aging wallpaper remnants into the unique wall treatment lends a period authenticity to the kitchen.

The new open kitchen plan still feels true to the house, thanks to the salvaged timber set into the ceiling where a non-bearing wall once stood behind the stove. A modern drop-in range sits inconspicuously enough


Reimagining the small KitchencontinuAtion of the bungAlow remodel project by lu sAmu

S erious salvage collectors are rarely the kind of folks who feel the need to justify their commitment to the

hunt. Doors, hardware, weathered wood, good brass and hand-forged anything are footnotes on the list of highly sought-after items hardcore reclaiming pros will rarely leave on the roadside. Equally rare is the occasion to renovate a kitchen and put to service the many finds a lifelong collection or obsession can amass. Here is just such a project, uncommon in its originality and enduring charm, made even better by a salvage pro’s commitment to the use of all things found.

kItChEn REmodEL


While the need to remove the vintage cast-iron sink was a heartbreaker (it went directly into storage!), some ten feet of much-needed counter space was claimed in the reworking of the sink area. Kept shallow to allow for passage into the charming back end, and access to the door to the outside, this simple design tactic simplified the perimeter, while providing for additional cabinets and an open shelf below. The cabinet was built in place, and the door, which was taken from an existing cabinet, was simply trimmed to fit.

At the existing classic bungalow- style “Hoosier”-inspired cabinet, a little planning and ingenuity took the whole space to modern heights. Reclaimed window sashes were fitted as shorter, now inset doors, leaving the bottom shelf of the existing cabinet open to serve as easy storage for everyday needs. Polished and resealed, the statuary marble

counter, original to the 1930s-era bungalow, was left to reveal its age and imperfections and character.

The existing wainscoting material was expanded upon, to now include the newly reworked side cabinet wall. Again, salvaged window sashes set up a charming cabinet collection where before a single closet door once stood. The former door opening was closed too, improving the overall flow of the space while making way for a simple 1930s-style service nook.

Where the new and the old intersect is indiscernible, thanks to thoughtful paint practices for the finished cabinets. Sanding, priming, painting, more sanding and a final polyurethane finish ensure this kitchen will continue to withstand a busy cook’s lifestyle.

The line where old meets new was blurred again in the paint finish on the wall above the new glass tile at the sink. Wallpaper, applied to last, certainly did, and its removal

was a laborious task complicated by a previous leak and the continued practice of a little glue here and a little paste there. So, that which refused to come down was turned into an asset, forming the base for a highly textured, tree-bark-inspired wall technique. Fashioned to make the most of water stains, working the weathered browns and drab antique white of the aging wallpaper remnants into the unique wall treatment lends a period authenticity to the kitchen.

The new open kitchen plan still feels true to the house, thanks to the salvaged timber set into the ceiling where a non-bearing wall once stood behind the stove. A modern drop-in range sits inconspicuously enough


Reimagining the small KitchencontinuAtion of the bungAlow remodel project by lu sAmu

S erious salvage collectors are rarely the kind of folks who feel the need to justify their commitment to the

hunt. Doors, hardware, weathered wood, good brass and hand-forged anything are footnotes on the list of highly sought-after items hardcore reclaiming pros will rarely leave on the roadside. Equally rare is the occasion to renovate a kitchen and put to service the many finds a lifelong collection or obsession can amass. Here is just such a project, uncommon in its originality and enduring charm, made even better by a salvage pro’s commitment to the use of all things found.

kItChEn REmodEL


p ainted floors always make a statement. For this bungalow kitchen floor, the simplest painted floor technique lends

architectural interest and scale to the room. Leaving the alternating 2’ x 2’ black-and-wood check in its original state solved the most common problem old house enthusiasts know

well—that there’s a limit to how much sanding a very old hardwood floor can endure. With the worst parts painted in contrasting black, the now freshly sealed original wood reveals

the character and imperfections of age without looking dirty or neglected. Best part? Not a hint of charm was lost in creating this now clean and serviceable hardwood look.

Our floor is small, so sanding it lightly with a small hand sander was a snap. After a good scrubbing and washing, we used a 220 grit sandpaper to make sure the surface was evenly clean. The pattern and the size of the 2’ x 2’ grid were worked out on graph paper. The pattern was then measured out directly onto the floor, and the alternating squares were taped using blue painter’s tape. Rubbing the edges of the tape and paying special attention to the corners ensures the pattern looks crisp.

We then placed a small piece of blue tape in the squares to be

Think “outside the Box” oR... Box in your Thinking!

painted, removing them as we went along. (Nothing worse than getting confused about that!) Using flat black exterior paint, thinned with water just a little bit, the black was painted over the hardwood. Leaving a little miss here and there while painting the black suggests the sort of wear which will eventually show on this finish as it ages. This little bit of inconsistency complements the wear of the original flooring too. Along the edges of the tape, it’s important to keep things sharp and covered, but don’t cover every inch of the painted boxes entirely; some imperfection adds to the finished look.

Remove the tape while the paint is still tacky or just dry, pulling the tape toward the painted surface. Allow the floor an overnight dry, then apply three coats of the polyurethane of your choice. We used Last and Last, an oil-based semi-gloss polyurethane product, which will hold up to the super-heavy foot traffic small kitchens endure. n

Follow Lu’s Bungalow Remodel ProjectStay tuned as Lu takes you room to room with this bungalow remodel project. See what a little imagination, a little paint and a little Lu can do to turn an outdated, run-down bungalow into a quaint, cozy new home. Follow the progress on our blog at www.aubuchonathome.com

#AskLu

A note about waxed surfaces: It’s important to be sure old hardwood floors have not a trace of wax on them. Paint WILL NOT adhere to waxed surfaces. For tips on how to make sure your floors were not waxed, or for more tips on this project and other projects from the Bungalow Remodel, visit our blog:www.aubuchonathome.com

kItChEn REmodEL

at the extra-deep counter, which now doubles as a breakfast bar. Salvage hunters never waste anything useful, but slicing or cutting or re-imagining? Well sure, that’s allowed! So for the final stroke of vintage high jinks, the old sheet paneling was sliced into planks with the look

of reclaimed barn boards. Painting each individual plank in the same varying gray-green palette seen elsewhere thoughout the house, seemed a perfect way to redeem a material that only a committed salvage enthusiast wouldn’t toss in the dumpster. n


p ainted floors always make a statement. For this bungalow kitchen floor, the simplest painted floor technique lends

architectural interest and scale to the room. Leaving the alternating 2’ x 2’ black-and-wood check in its original state solved the most common problem old house enthusiasts know

well—that there’s a limit to how much sanding a very old hardwood floor can endure. With the worst parts painted in contrasting black, the now freshly sealed original wood reveals

the character and imperfections of age without looking dirty or neglected. Best part? Not a hint of charm was lost in creating this now clean and serviceable hardwood look.

Our floor is small, so sanding it lightly with a small hand sander was a snap. After a good scrubbing and washing, we used a 220 grit sandpaper to make sure the surface was evenly clean. The pattern and the size of the 2’ x 2’ grid were worked out on graph paper. The pattern was then measured out directly onto the floor, and the alternating squares were taped using blue painter’s tape. Rubbing the edges of the tape and paying special attention to the corners ensures the pattern looks crisp.

We then placed a small piece of blue tape in the squares to be

Think “outside the Box” oR... Box in your Thinking!

painted, removing them as we went along. (Nothing worse than getting confused about that!) Using flat black exterior paint, thinned with water just a little bit, the black was painted over the hardwood. Leaving a little miss here and there while painting the black suggests the sort of wear which will eventually show on this finish as it ages. This little bit of inconsistency complements the wear of the original flooring too. Along the edges of the tape, it’s important to keep things sharp and covered, but don’t cover every inch of the painted boxes entirely; some imperfection adds to the finished look.

Remove the tape while the paint is still tacky or just dry, pulling the tape toward the painted surface. Allow the floor an overnight dry, then apply three coats of the polyurethane of your choice. We used Last and Last, an oil-based semi-gloss polyurethane product, which will hold up to the super-heavy foot traffic small kitchens endure. n

Follow Lu’s Bungalow Remodel ProjectStay tuned as Lu takes you room to room with this bungalow remodel project. See what a little imagination, a little paint and a little Lu can do to turn an outdated, run-down bungalow into a quaint, cozy new home. Follow the progress on our blog at www.aubuchonathome.com

#AskLu

A note about waxed surfaces: It’s important to be sure old hardwood floors have not a trace of wax on them. Paint WILL NOT adhere to waxed surfaces. For tips on how to make sure your floors were not waxed, or for more tips on this project and other projects from the Bungalow Remodel, visit our blog:www.aubuchonathome.com

kItChEn REmodEL

at the extra-deep counter, which now doubles as a breakfast bar. Salvage hunters never waste anything useful, but slicing or cutting or re-imagining? Well sure, that’s allowed! So for the final stroke of vintage high jinks, the old sheet paneling was sliced into planks with the look

of reclaimed barn boards. Painting each individual plank in the same varying gray-green palette seen elsewhere thoughout the house, seemed a perfect way to redeem a material that only a committed salvage enthusiast wouldn’t toss in the dumpster. n


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Save nOw Valid: 12/15/13 - 1/19/14$3 OFF deerskin Leather Lined

gLoves, Large or Jumbo504606, 504605

reg. retail: $17.99

Save nOw Valid: 12/15/13 - 1/19/14

20% OFF indoor/outdoor

thermometersreg. retail:

$9.99 - $53.99

Save nOw Valid: 12/15/13 - 1/19/14$10 OFF panacea ash

container & shoveL set229781

reg. retail: $39.99

Save nOw Valid: 12/15/13 - 1/19/14$3 OFF mini magLite FLashLight

comes With hoLster & batteries232876

reg. retail: $12.99

Save nOw Valid: 12/15/13 - 1/19/14$3 OFF hardWood FLoor

reviver, LoW or high gLoss119788, 119789

reg. retail: $21.99

Save nOw Valid: 12/15/13 - 1/19/14$8 OFF

292581reg. retail:

$34.99

Save nOw Valid: 12/15/13 - 1/19/14$7 OFF 36” pick up & grab tooL

131583reg. retail:

$22.99

Save nOw Valid: 12/15/13 - 1/19/14$4 OFF padded paLm

mechanics gLoves127855, 127856

reg. retail: $13.99

back-saver®

snoW shoveL

Save nOw 12/15/13 - 1/19/14

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Save later Valid: 1/20/14 - 2/28/14$7 OFF carbon monoxide

detector669711

reg. retail: $26.99


30% OFFaLL magic sLider Furniture gLides


reg. retail: $2.49 -$19.99


Buy 2 Get 1 Freekwik-shot soot stopper

458083a $2.99

value

Save later Valid: 1/20/14 - 2/28/14$1 OFF oatey stainLess pLumber’s

putty, 14 oz.250480

reg. retail: $3.49

Save later Valid: 1/20/14 - 2/28/14$6 OFF 15 pc. driLL bit set

115107reg. retail:

$25.99

Save later Valid: 1/20/14 - 2/28/14$1 OFF muLti purpose

Lighter247718

reg. retail: $4.99

Save later Valid: 1/20/14 - 2/28/14$5 OFF 18” aLpine

mountain mover113950

reg. retail: $22.99

Save later Valid: 1/20/14 - 2/28/14$1 OFF soft white double life

bulb 40, 60, or 75 wAtt604290, 110650,

110700reg. retail:

$3.99

Save later 1/20/14 - 2/28/14








Save nOw Valid: 12/15/13 - 1/19/14$3 OFF deerskin Leather Lined

gLoves, Large or Jumbo504606, 504605

reg. retail: $17.99

Save nOw Valid: 12/15/13 - 1/19/14

20% OFF indoor/outdoor

thermometersreg. retail:

$9.99 - $53.99

Save nOw Valid: 12/15/13 - 1/19/14$10 OFF panacea ash

container & shoveL set229781

reg. retail: $39.99

Save nOw Valid: 12/15/13 - 1/19/14$3 OFF mini magLite FLashLight

comes With hoLster & batteries232876

reg. retail: $12.99

Save nOw Valid: 12/15/13 - 1/19/14$3 OFF hardWood FLoor

reviver, LoW or high gLoss119788, 119789

reg. retail: $21.99

Save nOw Valid: 12/15/13 - 1/19/14$8 OFF

292581reg. retail:

$34.99

Save nOw Valid: 12/15/13 - 1/19/14$7 OFF 36” pick up & grab tooL

131583reg. retail:

$22.99

Save nOw Valid: 12/15/13 - 1/19/14$4 OFF padded paLm

mechanics gLoves127855, 127856

reg. retail: $13.99

back-saver®

snoW shoveL

Save nOw 12/15/13 - 1/19/14

CouponsavIngs

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share a photo of your pet on our facebook wall! each month we choose our favorite & give them a $50 Aubuchon hardware gift card and a chance to get featured in the Aubuchon At home magazine!

AugustZeke

facebook.com/Aubuchonhardware

pet of the Month

septemberChancy

OctOberAlley

JOin

tOday!

Earn FREE Food!

Get a Free bag of food after purchasing the required num-ber of bags from nutro or Merrick*

Get automatic enrollment into our Home team Program: earn rewards to use on future purchases at aubuchon Hardware (See store for more details.)

See the difference in your pet’s health after feeding them nutro or Merrick * see store for frequent buyer program guidelines.

Frequent Buyer PrOGraM

pEt oF thE month

reviverHelp protect your floors from Max or... anything else that might damage your hardwood.

Hardwood Floor Reviver refreshes hardwood floors that are worn, scratched, or dull. It is available in both High-Gloss and Low-Gloss sheens. Applying Hardwood Floor Reviver requires no sanding or special preparation, just squirt onto floor, spread with application tool and let dry. Provides care, beauty and protection for your hardwood floors for 3-6 months.

Sold at



share a photo of your pet on our facebook wall! each month we choose our favorite & give them a $50 Aubuchon hardware gift card and a chance to get featured in the Aubuchon At home magazine!

AugustZeke

facebook.com/Aubuchonhardware

pet of the Month

septemberChancy

OctOberAlley

JOin

tOday!

Earn FREE Food!

Get a Free bag of food after purchasing the required num-ber of bags from nutro or Merrick*

Get automatic enrollment into our Home team Program: earn rewards to use on future purchases at aubuchon Hardware (See store for more details.)

See the difference in your pet’s health after feeding them nutro or Merrick * see store for frequent buyer program guidelines.

Frequent Buyer PrOGraM

pEt oF thE month

reviverHelp protect your floors from Max or... anything else that might damage your hardwood.

Hardwood Floor Reviver refreshes hardwood floors that are worn, scratched, or dull. It is available in both High-Gloss and Low-Gloss sheens. Applying Hardwood Floor Reviver requires no sanding or special preparation, just squirt onto floor, spread with application tool and let dry. Provides care, beauty and protection for your hardwood floors for 3-6 months.

Sold at


‘Tis the season for clean carpets.

*Consumer: For instant redemption ONLY, take coupon to cashier with applicable product to redeem. Retailer: We will reimburse you the face value of this coupon plus 8¢ handling, provided it is redeemed by a consumer at the time of purchase on the brand specified. Coupons not properly redeemed will be void and held. Reproduction of this coupon is expressly prohibited. (Any other use constitutes fraud.) Invoices proving purchase of sufficient stock within the past 90 days to cover coupons presented for redemption must be shown upon request. Mail to: INMAR Dep’t 74999, Rug Doctor, 1 Fawcett Drive, Del Rio, TX 78840. Cash value .001¢. Void where taxed or restricted. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER ITEM PURCHASED. Not subject to doubling. RD-100913-01. © 10/13 Rug Doctor, Inc.

Manufacturer’s Coupon

Expires 02/28/14$2.00 off*

(1) 24oz. Spot & StainRemover Spray

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