Valspar Paint Colors

You have probably heard of Valspar Paint Colors.   Here's a little more about Valspar paint available at most Ace Hardware stores:

One-coat, stain-blocking paint & primer in one for maximum hide

Ultimate durability

Flawlessly smooth finish

Sharp, rich color stays true with OptiColor Pigment Technology

Maximum stain resistance

Low-odor, zero VOC*

Check out some colors others have used and featured on InvolvingColor:

They painted their master bedroom a nice deep blue called Valspar Thunderhead. What a great color to go with their furniture and yellow accents.



Little Bit of Paint remodeled their bathroom on a tight budget. It looks like a completely new room! The paint color is Valspar Wet Cement. Love how it looks with the wainscoting.



Julia recently revealed her new office paint color, Valspar Sea Song. It’s a nice deep turquoise color and it looks terrific with the pink accents and wood floors.




Shop at:
Raleigh's Ace - 2525 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN
D&G Ace - 1417 1st Ave. SW, Austin, MN
Cannon Falls Ace - 21265 County 24 Blvd, Cannon Falls, MN
Dodge Center Ace - 20 Airport Road N, Dodge Center
Faribault Ace Hardware - 421 2nd Ave. NW, Faribault, MN
Jackson Ace Hardware - 916 Highway 71 N, Jackson, MN
Luverne Ace Hardware - 210 E. Lincoln St., Luverne, MN
McCabes Ace Hardware - 1200 Main Street E., Sleepy Eye, MN
Retzlaff's Ace Hardware - 21 N. Minnestoa Ave, New Ulm, MN
Rushford MN Ace Hardware Store - 402 S. Mill St, Rushford, MN
St. Charles Ace Hardware - 1313 Whitewater Ave., St. Charles, MN
Schwalbach Hardware - 193 9th St., Windom, MN
Schwalbach Hardware - 1131 Oxford St., Worthington, MN

Installing a Garage Door Opener

Did you have to get out of your vehicle in the cold Minnesota winter months to open your garage door?   Well, learn about installing a garage door opener and enjoy next winter from the warmth of your car.  Just click and "ahhhh". 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• There are three basic types of garage door openers: 1) chain-driven, 2) belt-driven, and 3) screw-driven.

• The most important consideration when installing a garage door opener is safety. Please observe the following precautions:

Before Installation:

• Make sure your garage door is well-lubricated and operating properly. The weight of a garage door is supported by the door springs, cables, and pulleys-not the opener. If you can't raise and lower the door normally by hand, do not install the opener until the door is repaired.
• Never alter or remove the door's springs, cables, or pulleys. Doors with torsion springs (a single coil above the door) should only be serviced by qualified service technicians.
• Remove all ropes or cords attached to the garage door so you won't get tangled in them during installation.
• Deactivate or remove all existing garage door locks, so they won't accidentally engage and either damage the opener or cause personal injury.
• Do not wear rings, watches, or loose clothing while installing or servicing a garage door or opener.
• Reinforce lightweight fiberglass or metal garage doors before installing an opener to prevent damage to the door and insure that the safety reverse system will operate properly.

During Installation:

• Install the power unit high enough that tall people won't run into it-at least 7' from the floor if possible.
• Garage door openers have a manual disconnect cord; it should be adjusted to approximately 6' from the floor so any adult can reach it.
• If you need to install permanent electrical wiring, always disconnect the power at the main breaker box before attempting to wire connections. Always connect the power cord of the garage door opener to a properly grounded outlet to avoid electrical shock.
• Install the push-button control 5' from the floor so small children cannot reach it and in a location where anyone operating it can easily see the garage door.
• Always adjust the safety reverse system and the electric eye system properly. Refer to your opener manufacturer's instructions for details.

After Installation:

• Never let children operate or play with the opener. Keep the radio transmitter in a location inaccessible to children.
• Never pass under a moving garage door.
• Operate the door only when it is visible, and free of any obstructions.
• Check the safety reverse system and the electric eye once a month, and readjust it if necessary. Periodically check the manual operation of the door.
• If possible, use the manual disconnect only when the door is fully closed. The opener will not carry the weight of the door, and if the springs are weak or broken, disconnecting it could cause the door to fall.
• Always disconnect electrical power to the opener when servicing the unit or working close to the drive chain or other moving parts.
• If you see damage to any part of the opener, don't use it until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician. Never operate the door if the safety system is not functioning properly.

Learn more with details  at:  http://www.acehardware.com/info/index.jsp?categoryId=1284870&infoPath=1920394

Shop at:
Raleigh's Ace - 2525 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN
D&G Ace - 1417 1st Ave. SW, Austin, MN
Cannon Falls Ace - 21265 County 24 Blvd, Cannon Falls, MN
Dodge Center Ace - 20 Airport Road N, Dodge Center
Faribault Ace Hardware - 421 2nd Ave. NW, Faribault, MN
Jackson Ace Hardware - 916 Highway 71 N, Jackson, MN
Luverne Ace Hardware - 210 E. Lincoln St., Luverne, MN
McCabes Ace Hardware - 1200 Main Street E., Sleepy Eye, MN
Retzlaff's Ace Hardware - 21 N. Minnestoa Ave, New Ulm, MN
Rushford MN Ace Hardware Store - 402 S. Mill St, Rushford, MN
St. Charles Ace Hardware - 1313 Whitewater Ave., St. Charles, MN
Schwalbach Hardware - 193 9th St., Windom, MN
Schwalbach Hardware - 1131 Oxford St., Worthington, MN

Make a necklace out of a washer

Bet you did not think of a Ace hardware store as the place to get supplies for a necklace, right?  However, check out how The Crafty Maven in southern Minnesota created a necklace using a washer.  With a little creativity, you can create a variety of things.

Shop at: Raleigh's Ace - 2525 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN
D&G Ace - 1417 1st Ave. SW, Austin, MN
Cannon Falls Ace - 21265 County 24 Blvd, Cannon Falls, MN
Dodge Center Ace - 20 Airport Road N, Dodge Center
Faribault Ace Hardware - 421 2nd Ave. NW, Faribault, MN
Jackson Ace Hardware - 916 Highway 71 N, Jackson, MN
Luverne Ace Hardware - 210 E. Lincoln St., Luverne, MN
McCabes Ace Hardware - 1200 Main Street E., Sleepy Eye, MN
Retzlaff's Ace Hardware - 21 N. Minnestoa Ave, New Ulm, MN
Rushford MN Ace Hardware Store - 402 S. Mill St, Rushford, MN
St. Charles Ace Hardware - 1313 Whitewater Ave., St. Charles, MN
Schwalbach Hardware - 193 9th St., Windom, MN
Schwalbach Hardware - 1131 Oxford St., Worthington, MN

Clark and Kensington Paint Before and After

You have heard of paint and primer in one, right?  Well, check out these pics using Clark and Kensington Paint Before and After.   Our Ace stores are proud to be able to provide southern Minnesota residents with exceptional paint and service.

So, what is Clark and Kensington Paint?  It is offered by your local Ace Hardware store and has:

Paint and primer in one

Formulated with micro-emulsion technology

Saves time, money and effort

Contains ceramic beads for film toughness and long lasting durability

Leaves super smooth surface

Advanced formula cuts recoat time in half (1-2 hours instead of 2-4)

Excellent coverage

This blog featured some before and after pics and were amazed at the coverage.




 

Show us your Before and After Pics! 


Shop at:

Raleigh's Ace - 2525 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN
D&G Ace - 1417 1st Ave. SW, Austin, MN
Cannon Falls Ace - 21265 County 24 Blvd, Cannon Falls, MN
Dodge Center Ace - 20 Airport Road N, Dodge Center
Faribault Ace Hardware - 421 2nd Ave. NW, Faribault, MN
Jackson Ace Hardware - 916 Highway 71 N, Jackson, MN
Luverne Ace Hardware - 210 E. Lincoln St., Luverne, MN
McCabes Ace Hardware - 1200 Main Street E., Sleepy Eye, MN
Retzlaff's Ace Hardware - 21 N. Minnestoa Ave, New Ulm, MN
Rushford MN Ace Hardware Store - 402 S. Mill St, Rushford, MN
St. Charles Ace Hardware - 1313 Whitewater Ave., St. Charles, MN
Schwalbach Hardware - 193 9th St., Windom, MN
Schwalbach Hardware - 1131 Oxford St., Worthington, MN