Ace Hardware of Central Illinois

Locally Owned, Nationally Known                                       October 2015


 

       


  
   

        

Ace Hardware of Central Illinois has 11 locations to serve you. Visit one today or go to our website at http://www.acesetsthepace.com
You can also click any of the store pictures below to go to the store website.
 
214 North Walnut
Springfield, IL 62702
217-528-5673
Manager: Brock Bailey
 
 
900 West Morton
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-245-9563
Manager: Shawna Roberts
 
1713 Spresser
Taylorville, IL 62568
217-824-3325
Manager: Shirley Niethe
 
1600 Wabash
Springfield, IL 62704
217-787-5100
Manager: Alan Miller

 
204 East College
Normal, IL 61761
309-454-5413
Manager: Kelly Warning
207 West Main
Havana, IL 62644
309-543-2638
Manager: Nichole Jones-Way
 
111 East 1st North
Carlinville, IL 62626
217-854-2564
Manager: Chad Strubbe 
 
521 North Kickapoo
Lincoln, IL 62656
217-735-1458
Manager: JR Bailey
 
1200 North Main
Chatham, IL 62629
217-483-4085
Manager: Gerardo Campos
 
300 Springfield
Hillsboro, IL 62049
217-532-6677
Manager: Kristel White
 
203 Livingston
Pontiac, IL. 61764
815-842-2966
Manager: Tina Hammer
 
Proud Member of Local First Springfield 
 Buy Local First

Area Chamber of Commerce

 

Bloomington Normal McLean

County Chamber of Commerce

www.mcleancochamber.org/ 

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Carlinville Community

Chamber of Commerce
www.carlinvillechamber.com/

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Chatham Area Chamber

of Commerce
www.chatham-il-chamber.com/

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Greater Taylorville Chamber

of Commerce
www.taylorvillechamber.com/

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Havana Chamber of Commerce
www.scenichavana.com/

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Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce

www.hillsborochamber.net/

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Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce

www.jacksonvilleareachamber.org/

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 Lincoln Logan County Chamber of Commerce

www.lincolnillinois.com

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Springfield Chamber of Commerce
www.gscc.org/ 

 Pontiac Chamber of Commerce
www.pontiacchamber.org

 

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* 10 points for every $1 you spend.

* $5 Reward for every 2,500 points earned.

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Dear ,
 
Thank you for opening our October newsletter! Can you believe it's Fall already? Where did the Summer go? Oh well, let's get ready for the beautiful Fall leaves changing colors, cool evenings and sitting outside by the fire.

Also check out our Pinterest and Facebook pages for valuable  information, quick breaking specials and timely  news. We have included some icons and links in this issue that will take you directly to our pages. 

As always, feel free to forward this e-mail on to friends and family who may also enjoy the newsletter.

 
Sincerely,
George W. Preckwinkle and Lucy E. Preckwinkle
 
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October Sweepstakes



 Enter to win a 26" Firepit, two Bales of Straw and four 41" Camp Forks.

Nothing like a Campfire in the Fall!

Go to www.acesetsthepace.com and enter today!

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                    Tips from Ace's Lou Manfredini

         
  Products Suggested by Lou for a Healthier Home

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the air inside our homes may be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. What's surprising is that this statistic does not exclude newer homes, which can actually test higher than older residences in terms of poor indoor air quality.


In a rush to conserve energy in the 1970s, builders (like myself), architects and designers began building tighter homes with energy efficient windows and doors and thicker insulation in an effort to seal out potential drafts.

While we succeeded in lowering the cost of energy bills, we ended up adding to the problem of trapping volatile organic compounds (VOCs) - harmful fumes caused by leftover building products, furniture, animal dander, and indoor mildew and mold - inside our homes.

Today, Americans spend millions of dollars each year on indoor air filtration systems. We purchase everything from small, tabletop models to whole-house units for our homes. And yet, even with all the information available on the market, there is major debate on which ones truly work the best.

Below are five steps that you can take to improve your home's indoor air quality. By following these steps and coupling them with the right indoor air purifying unit, you'll breathe a lot easier in your own home.

Step One: Test your home for possible contaminants.

Today, there are a number of in-home test kits available to assess everything from lead on walls and in your drinking water, to asbestos and radon gas. And utilizing these inexpensive kits can give you the peace of mind of knowing that you and your family are safe.

Step Two: If you have a forced air heating system, have the air ducts cleaned regularly and upgrade to better furnace air filters.

Homeowners often ask, "Is cleaning my air ducts worth it?" The answer is yes. Even if your home is new, you may have more internal construction debris and dust than a home that is 10 to 15 years old. When getting your air ducts cleaned, make sure the contractor is a member of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (www.nadca.com), and uses not only high velocity air, but a whip that is fed through the ductwork to loosen any debris stuck to the walls of the sheet-metal. The average cost to clean ductwork in your home is about $300 to $500, but the results are well worth the expense.

In conjunction, for many of us, the furnace filter is a spun glass filter that costs less than a dollar. While this filter will protect the blower motor, it will do next to nothing when it comes to improving your indoor air quality. Upgrade to a pleated filter that captures smaller particles so small that even the naked eye cannot see. The key is to change them regularly - every couple of months should do - to prevent to the restriction of airflow through your heating system.

Step Three: Keep your home as clean as possible.

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), an estimated 57 million Americans suffer from severe allergies and asthma and keeping your home as clean as possible can dramatically improve the air you breathe. Dusting window treatments, around window and door trim and those out-of-reach areas can make a huge impact. Use a bagless vacuum cleaner that utilizes a HEPA filter to maximize your cleaning power and avoid the plume of dust that occurs when you'd otherwise change the bag.

Step Four: Consider purchasing an indoor air purifier.

Because they can vary in performance, size and cost, it's important that you find the right purifier to fit your needs. There are a number of Web sites you can turn to for help. One of the industry standards is put forth by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers' (AHAM) Air Cleaner Council (www.aham.org). There, testing helps set certain parameters so that all purification units are measured against the same criteria. If you're thinking of a particular model and in search of its product rating guide, visit www.cadr.org for the unit's "clean air delivery rate." In turn, take advantage of the 30-day free trial offer many manufacturers offer. By the end of 30 days, you'll know if you are breathing easier and if the unit is worth the investment.

HEPA filtration (High Efficiency Particulate Air) is one of the most common approaches to cleaning the air. A good quality HEPA filtering system can be up to 99.97 percent efficient at filtering particulates that are 0.3 microns from the air. This filtering system has been widely used and accepted by organizations promoting indoor air quality standards to clean the indoor air of smoke, dust, pollen, mold spores and pet dander.

Portable units, when sized correctly, can do a good job of cleaning the air in a particular room. But the key is to make sure that unit is sized for the square footage of that room. In addition, the faster the fan runs, the more air is exchanged through the unit. While this does increase the noise, the units will work much better.

HEPA room purifiers can range in price from $30 to $300. The Holmes units that are available at participating Ace Hardware (Ace nos. 6105076 and 6091227) are some of the best performing units on the market. These units use a modular filter system which makes finding and installing the filters much easier.

Step Five: Protect your family by installing a carbon monoxide detector.

It used to be that smoke detectors were enough to protect your family. However, in recent years, homeowners across America have been taking safety a step further by installing carbon monoxide detectors in their homes.

When installing a carbon monoxide detector, remember that the placement of that detector is key. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends it be located near the sleeping area, where it can wake you if you are asleep; however, additional detectors on every level and in every bedroom of a home provides extra protection.

If you have any questions or comments for Lou, feel free to e-mail him at Asklou@acehardware.com

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Shelly's Hot Item Of The Month

3 Day LED Sale 
October 16 through October 18

 

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October Home Maintenance
Checklist

                                       www.todayshomeowner.com

To read the complete article on how to do your October Home Maintenance Checklist folow the below link:

http://www.todayshomeowner.com/october-home-maintenance-to-do-list/

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             JR's Plant Tip of the Month

                   EASY BLOOM PAD


Bloom Pad is a patented, biodegradable paper pad containing flower bulbs that will change the way bulbs are planted. Bloom Pads were developed with a new generation of gardeners in mind. These new gardeners want planting to be fast and easy. Bloom Pads will reduce planting time to only 30 seconds per pad while eliminating all the guesswork. The bulbs are pre-spaced in the biodegradable package and do not need to be adjusted. Gardeners simply drop the pad in the hole and enjoy the rest of their day. Bloom Pads are also ideal for containers and are perfect for the so-called "Urban Gardeners".
 
         Click on graphic above to view video


Available in Bright Parrot, Cartouche, Rococo, Dynamic Duo Shimmer, Dynamic Duo Sparkle and Dynamic Duo Glitz.
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Community News

The residents of Lincoln are asked to "Plant The Town Red" with Red Tulips. They are selling Tulips for $15 for 60 bulbs and hope to see nothing but red in Lincoln next spring.  Our store in Lincoln is planting 1,000 Tulip at the store so next spring it will look wonderful in Red!

If you want to help plant the town red in Lincoln click here for the order form.


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October Monthly Coupon

Buy 1 Get 1 Free on Ace Window and Door Caulk. October 1 through October 31, 2015
Limit 1 coupon per customer







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October Sales Flyer


Click on the above "Sale"  graphic to see the
current monthly sales flyer.

Watch for our "All You Need For Autumn" sale October 21 through October 26.

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