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July 2012 NEWS AND VIEWS FROM AROUND THE STORES Made in America Co l e Ha r d w a r e ’s There was a time, not that long ago, when the these days, we often cannot locate products that are United States dominated the manufacturing sector. competitively made in the United States. Our product Flash Friday Unfortunately, over the years a large portion selection is largely determined by consumer ONE-DAY DEALS of manufacturing migrated overseas for a demand, and consumer demand mandates variety of reasons, with cheaper labor being that we carry products in our stores that one of them. At Co l e Ha r d w a r e , we try are competitive with Home Depot and Sign Up for Our to carry as many domestically made other large companies. Home Depot, products as possible. Unfortunately, as Walmart, and their large cousins largely much as we’d like to, we cannot fully drive the American consumer market, Friday Deals stock all of the items that our customers and they source a tremendous number of As part of our ongoing efforts to expect to find on our shelves with only their products from China. And because communicate digitally with our customers, American-made products. we must carry products at varied price points we now offer Flash Friday Deals—extremely We all realize that it is important to buy to be competitive, we often have to follow suit. low, one-day-only prices on a variety of American-made products when possible. When jobs But while the United States may never again be the products. If you’d like to receive notice of leave the United States, American leadership in dominant force in manufacturing, or at least not for a these deals and other private sales and events technology leaves with them. Each manufacturing long time, there are still a lot of great products made that we will offer in the future, just send us job in the United States creates between five and here. We’ve assembled a selection of some of the your e-mail address. Be assured that Co l e eight “support” jobs, meaning those jobs needed to items that you will find in our stores that we’re proud Ha r d w a r e will never share, sell, or rent make the product: clerical, accounting, suppliers, to say are, indeed, made in America. See page your e-mail address to a third party. Any transportation, and so on. Just as shopping with locally 8 for these highlighted products. e-mail that you receive from us is truly from owned businesses is important to keep dollars in Co l e Ha r d w a r e . the community, buying American-made It’s easy to sign up: simply send us an e-mail products keeps our dollars in the at [email protected] with “Flash” United States. in the subject line. When we source a product In addition to being Sign up to receive notified of our Flash exclusive deals! Friday Deals, you will also receive announcements of Dave’s Birthday other sales and events, the digital version of the Hardware Hotline, and monthly Celebration Hardware Hot Deals. You'll be able to see Cole Street’s assistant store manager Tessa what is happening at our stores for the month, presented Dave and Margie Karp with a review new products, and take advantage of homemade birthday cake, celebrating Dave’s special sale prices on popular items. What if 96th birthday in June. Tessa baked four of you sign up and then decide you don’t wish these cakes, one for each store! Dave and to receive our e-mail correspondence? No Margie enjoyed their visit to the stores that day worries. You can simply unsubscribe at any and appreciated all of the well wishers who time. stopped by to extend birthday wishes.

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TIME-SENSITIVE MATERIAL Weber Hardware BBQ Tool Raffle Happy Hour Rewards members who purchase any Weber grill Wednesday, July 18 for $99.99 or more during the month of July will Purchase a be entered to win one of three barbecue tool gift 4:00 pm–Closing baskets, courtesy of Nate, our longtime Weber sales Weber in July representative. Just be sure to identify yourself as and you could a Rewards member at the time of your purchase, win a BBQ tool HAPPY HOUR and we’ll take care of the rest! Barbecues can be purchased at any Co l e Ha r d w a r e location. The gift basket! COUPON drawing will be held, and the lucky winners notified, on August 1. $10 OFF ANY $20+ purchase DURING HAPPY HOUR

Valid Wednesday, July 18, 4:00 pm– closing. Offer does not apply to gift cards, Muni passes, Clipper cards, meter cards, special orders or sale merchandise. Not valid with coupons or other offers. Must be a member or join our Rewards program. One redemption per household. ������������������������������������������ GET “BLINDED” IN A GOOD WAY! Celebrate summer with us at our Hardware Happy Hour at all Co l e Ha r d w a r e 3.53.5”" Vertical locations. 2”2" Faux Wood • 3.5" wide slats stack left or right • Child-safe wand control • 2" wide slats • Heavy-duty roll-formed headrail • 3.25" crown valance • Complete with matching valance • Heavy-duty headrail • 2-year warranty • Cord control Enjoy a free glass of our • Available in white or alabaster • Static-resistant slats Cutting Edge wine and sample (your choice–same price) won’t warp or crack our gourmet chocolates as • Custom sizes available • 2-year warranty you peruse the aisles for • White only your shopping needs. starting at just Our stores are packed with • Custom sizes available summer merchandise to $$ 69 69 starting at just help make the most of your (35"x36") outdoor living. Barbecue 1919 season is in full swing at $$ 69 69 Co l e Ha r d w a r e , so you can (35"x36") ® 1515 check out our Weber Shoppes and all of the new items to make MINIMUM ORDER MAY APPLY this grilling season your most 415/647-1800415/647-1800 GOT A LARGE WINDOW REFURNISHING savory to date. PROJECT? QUANTITY BIDS AVAILABLE! Just bring in the above coupon to save $10 off a purchase of $20 COLE HARDWARE Commercial Supply offers competitive pricing and incomparable service to or more. property managers, contractors, municipalities, and anyone else needing project quantities. We hope you can make it! With our expert research team, hassle-free online ordering, and free delivery throughout the Bay Area on most items, we give you personal, customized, on-site service, and because we’re COLE HARDWARE: Your satisfaction guaranteed. Period. Urban Gift Registry Traditionally, gift registries have been the domain gallon of premium Benjamin Moore® Aura® store. We’ll keep track of what is of department and specialty kitchen stores; however, paint more than a formal set of china. purchased, too, so overlapping gifts we get many requests for a more practical registry With the mild weather and casual are not a problem, and we will even of tools, hardware, and garden supplies. Because lifestyle we enjoy in the Bay Area, it’s deliver your gifts to you in the City many couples get married now at an older age than in not unusual for couples to register for for free. Our Urban Gift Registry generations past, they often are merging established a deluxe Weber® grill to entertain their is available for our tool, garden, households and may not need many housewares. And guests year-round or garden tools for and home departments—basically with a fixer-upper in San Francisco costing a pretty their outdoor areas that need some help. our entire store—whatever your penny, many couples starting out just don’t have a big After a visit with one of our registry occasion. budget for remodeling after a hefty down payment. attendants at any of our stores, we will set up To set up an appointment at one our They may choose the do-it-yourself route to make your registry so that your loved ones can order your stores or for any questions, simply e-mail gift@ their house a home, thus needing a sturdy drill or a gift online, order by phone, or purchase it in the colehardware.com or call 415/753-2653 ext. 5.

2 July 2012 Four locations serving you every single day of the year! “Our commitment to you: Your satisfaction guaranteed. Period.” Locksmith, Home Repair, Re-COLE-mend: Design + Build, and much more! Re-COLE-mend... Co l e Ha r d w a r e Repair Referral Service Re p a i r Re f e R R a l Se r v ic e Co l e Ha r d w a r e ’s Repair Referral Service was created to introduce our customers to the finest contractors and tradespeople we know. We have formed alliances with independent businesspeople in order to provide you with the very best in home repair, maintenance, and remodeling. Some jobs may even be performed by qualified members of our staff. We provide referrals for: Air Conditioning Computer Data Cabling Faucet Repair and Installation Home Entertainment Systems Alarms/Security Systems/Access Computer Grounding Fences Insulation Installation Control Computer Repair and Tutoring Furnace Repair and Installation Intercom Systems Painting Interior/Exterior Shutter Installation Antique Restoration Concrete Furniture Refinishing and Repair Interior Design, Staging, Pest and Termite Control Skylights Appliance Repair and Installation Custom Closets, Pantries, Furniture Upholstering and Color Consultation Plastering Solar Energy Installation Arborist and Storage Solutions Garage Door Repair/Installation Interior Wood Refinishing Plumbing 24/7 Stained Glass Creation Architectural Planning Decks New/Stain Gardening/Pruning/Tree and Restoration Power Washing, Commercial and Repair Asbestos Removal Design + Build Trimming Iron and Metal Works/Gates and Residential Cleaning Stair Lift Installation Bath Resurface Disaster Cleanup and Restoration General Contractors Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Remodeling/Major Stucco Work Brick and Stone Masonry (Flood/Fire/Sewage) Glass Installation Landscaping Remodeling Telephone System Cabinetmaking Door Refinishing Grout Restoration Lead Inspection and Abatement Roofs New/Repair Installation Carpentry Drain Cleaning Handyman Services Leak Diagnosis/Waterproofing Room Additions Tile Installation Carpet and Linoleum Installation Drywall/Lath Hardwood Floors New/Refinish Lock Installation Safes Wallpaper Application Carpet Cleaning Duct and Dryer Vent Cleaning Hauling Locksmith Service 24/7 Security Evaluation/ Water Heater Installation Chimney Sweep and Repair Electrical 24/7 Home and Office Organizing Mold Remediation Consultation Welding Cleaning/ Janitorial Emergency Locksmith Home Energy Rating Systems Moving Seismic Upgrading Window Cleaning/Repair Commercial Kitchen Installation Emergency Power Restoration (HERS) New Construction Sheet Metal Work Windows and Doors

Co l e Ha r d w a r e is a licensed California General Contractor, license number 708403. Contact us at www.colehardware.com/homerepair Keep It Clean! Our New Cleaning Service Finding a reliable cleaning service can be tricky. No other cleaning or janitorial service offers better Garages—Sweep floors; check for garbage and Our Repair Referral Service is pleased to announce cleaning. Whether performing one-time janitorial ; clear all debris. the addition of Michael, Suzanne, and their team for service; heavy-duty cleanups; or regular, ongoing Other—Clean all light fixtures; replace burned-out all of your residential and commercial cleaning and maintenance, the benefits are clear. When the focus lights; high-dust tops of doors, partitions, mirrors, janitorial needs. All of the cleaning professionals in is on the quality of product and service, the results and air vents. Clean upholstery, workstations, their organization are trained, certified, and bonded. speak for themselves. Michael and Suzanne’s charter refrigerators, dishwashers, appliances, cabinets, More important, they are hardworking employees was to establish the absolutely, unequivocally best- closets; procure supplies; and more. with long-term ties to the community. quality cleaning company in the Bay Area. And they Your requirements may vary from this example, Michael and Suzanne are very discerning when it have. but the same thoroughness and thought will go comes to selecting their employees. And although Their crew can perform expert carpet shampooing into meeting your cleaning needs, whether for your the employees they hire already have knowledge and cleaning, as well as spot removal and extraction business or residence. and proficiency as commercial janitors, they are cleaning on upholstery and workstations. They attend Michael and Suzanne use only ecologically friendly also required to complete an intensive training to kitchens and kitchen appliances and cabinets, cleaning products and methods, and they use HEPA program substantially beyond what is commonplace keeping them fresh and clean. They also specialize vacuums. Of course, they are also in total compliance in the industry. Few companies require this added in cleaning interior and exterior windows and buffing with OSHA standards. And if you are not completely certification. These professionals first complete the and waxing floors. satisfied with your service and results, your fee will San Francisco City College janitorial program and Right from the get-go, they will develop a detailed be happily returned. Not many companies will say cleaning plan tailored to the specific that! needs of your home or business. If you are in need of a reliable cleaning service, give Here’s an idea of what the cleaning Michael, Suzanne, and their crew a call. They can services for a business will typically be reached through our Repair Referral Service at include: 415/753-2653 ext. 3 or homerepair@colehardware Main entrance—Clean glass .com. doors; clean mirrored walls; sweep and mop floors; remove any marks or fingerprints from walls; replace light bulbs, as needed; sweep and clean outdoor area of entrance. Elevator and elevator lobbies— Dust/wipe exterior elevator door on every floor; wipe down/polish elevator paneling; vacuum and polish elevator tracks on each floor; spot clean walls, doors, and door frames for marks and prints; mop hardwood floors outside elevators; vacuum carpet inside elevator. In addition to cleaning services, Larry in our Our professional cleaning crew Hallways—Vacuum carpets; clean Repair Referral Service provides referrals for walls of any marks. all of the services listed above. Our Referral then go on to graduate from an advanced training Garbage/recycling areas—Clean garbage chute Service, now in its 20th year, fully vets all course. These are standards and criteria not often door; sweep and mop room; bring recycling to of the tradespeople we recommend. And our found at cleaning companies, but they make for far collection area in garage. commitment to you of complete satisfaction more motivated and committed employees and, of Stairwells—Clean all exits; sweep concrete; dust applies to all of our referrals, too. course, better results. all metal handrails.

— Rick Karp, President, aka Keeper of the Karma Co l e Ha r d w a r e 's Hardware Hotline July 2012 3 Pr o d u c t Kn o w l e d g e

Co l e Ha r d w a r e : Your Source for Batteries! (For Just About Anything) These days we all have multiple portable electronic devices but limited options for where to get replacement batteries when necessary. All Co l e Ha r d w a r e locations now have the ability to provide virtually every battery you might need. Our new battery program includes access to thousands of batteries and battery accessories that, if not in stock, we can generally get for you within a few days. We can correctly identify the batteries for more than 100,000 devices! We have access to batteries for electronic devices such as cordless and cellular phones, cameras, camcorders, laptops, lighting fixtures, and power tools. We can also get you batteries for motorcycles, scooters, and personal Sealed Lead-Acid watercraft, too! Stop by any of our stores, and one of our friendly crew members can assist you. Simply have the manufacturer Batteries name and model number of your device, if possible. These maintenance-free batteries are a great For batteries that ship directly to our stores, you may replacement option for alarm systems, exit select shipping options ranging from regular ground lights, backup generators, scooters, and more. to next day overnight rates. We will do our best to get Leak resistant, these nonspillable batteries your replacement battery promptly. can withstand high current output and are resistant to vibration, shock, chemicals, and heat. Because the batteries are sealed, they can also be placed in any position without fear of leakage. Available in assorted sizes in either 6 or 12 volts. (Skus 8292328, 344, 351, 419, $10.99–$49.99)

Batteries 101 Over the years we have become a society quite Rechargeable batteries must be charged before ideal for travel and includes dependent on batteries for nearly everything in our use and can be recharged over and over again. A four AA batteries. (Sku daily lives: mobile phones, computers, cars, hearing car battery is a lead-acid battery and one of the 3193018, $29.99) Another aids. You name it! Batteries convert chemical energy oldest rechargeable types of batteries. Dry cell–type charger we offer will charge to electrical energy to power our lifestyles and the rechargeable batteries are sealed units and used multiple combinations of world. The two types of batteries in use today are commonly to power laptops and mobile phones. AA, AAA, C, D, or 9-volt primary, or disposable, batteries and secondary, or Common dry cell rechargeable batteries batteries. (Sku 3106416, rechargeable, batteries. include lithium ion (Li-ion), used in many $24.99) Both of these models Disposable batteries are used for portable power tool applications, and nickel metal will recharge nickel metal devices with a low current drain, such as hydride (NiMH), used in everyday hydride (NiMH) batteries. flashlights. Two common types include battery sizes, such as AA, AAA, C, Because all batteries con- zinc carbon and alkaline, which are both D, and 9-volt. Other rechargeable tain chemicals, it is extremely dry cell batteries, meaning they contain batteries include nickel zinc (NiZn) important that they be recy- no liquid. Once these batteries are drained and nickel cadmium (NiCd). cled to keep them out of the landfill. You can drop of energy, they cannot be recharged. We stock several chargers for off spent AA, AAA, C, D, and 9-volt batteries at any These are available in standard sizes AA, rechargeable batteries. The Energizer® Co l e Ha r d w a r e location. Used batteries are recy- AAA, C, D, and 9-volt batteries. Button- battery kit comes with four AA batteries cled properly through our partnership with the San style batteries that are used in cameras or and can charge either two or four AA or AAA batteries Francisco Department of Environment’s recycling watches, for example, also fall into this category. at a time. This kit features a sleek compact design program.

Residential/Commerical Services Mobile Locksmith • Rekey and Lock Changes • Installation, Service, Repairs Services • Dead bolts and standard locks 24/7 Emergency • Panic hardware • High-security locks Services • Electric strikes • Keyless-entry locks Master Locksmith with • Mailbox locks • Anitque mortise locks Over 20 Years • Safes of Experience • Design, Customization, and Implementaion • Master key systems • Access control systems Contact us at • Lock Outs (30 minute reentry in most cases) 415/753-2653 ext. 3 Automotive Services or e-mail • Lock Outs Marc, our master class [email protected]. • Lock Repairs locksmith

4 July 2012 Four locations serving you every single day of the year! “Our commitment to you: Your satisfaction guaranteed. Period.” Fr o m t h e Ga r d e n Ce n t e r Visit our garden centers at the Cole Street, Polk Street, and Missions Street stores. In the Garden with Rick Rick can be found at our Cole Street nursery or reached at [email protected]. July Garden Tasks We should be well into our dry season by now. Don’t let your garden dry out. Watering early in the morning is ideal. Evening watering is preferable to watering in the heat of the day, but it can promote disease. Weeds steal valuable water, so make sure to keep them under control. The long summer days provide an ideal opportunity to enjoy your garden.

a Color: Now is the time a Fertilize: Annuals, perennials, and trees will all a Vegetables: Plant enjoy a boost of nitrogen. Use an all-purpose fertilizer. to plant summer flower- a second crop of vege- ing perennials, shrubs, and After azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons have tables now: beets, bush finished blooming, use an acid-loving plant food on annuals. Marigolds, petu- beans, carrots, radishes, nias, salvia, and begonias these. cabbage, cauliflower, a Plant herbs: In a sunny should all do the trick to fava beans, and turnips. make your garden bright area of your garden, plant Harvesting your vegetables while they are young and culinary herbs such as cilantro, and colorful. on a regular basis will keep them productively fruit- a ® dill, rosemary, thyme, parsley, DriWater : If you are ing. Harvest early in the day. vacationing this month and mint, and chives. a Butterfly-loving plants: a Tomatoes: On a sunny windowsill, tomato seeds don’t have a reliable person To attract butterflies to your to water your garden or can still be started indoors. If your outdoor tomato garden, it is essential to plant plants have purpling or yellowing, this probably houseplants, DriWater is nectar-producing flowers for what you need. DriWater indicates a nutritional deficiency, and only them to feed on. Consider these then should they be fertilized. Irregular is a patented product that plants: consists of 98% purified watering during a heat wave • Flowers: Goldenrod, milkweed, sunset, mari- (should we be so fortunate) water and 2% foodgrade golds, cosmos, Mexican sunflowers, and phlox ingredients. It is bound in the can cause rapid growth, but • Vegetables: Broccoli, kale, and cabbage it is not good on the fruit. form of a gel-like solid that • Herbs: Catnip, lavender, thyme, dill, sage, and provides consistent subsur- parsley face irrigation a Aphids: Combat aphids with a strong to plants for up ® spray from the hose, with ladybugs, Black Gold ® to three months. or with Safer Insecticidal Soap. (Sku DriWater is not a This rich, loamy 74805, $8.99) Release ladybugs in polymer or a wet- mix of natural and the evening at the base of the plant. If ting agent; it’s organic and completely organic potting soil released during daytime, nontoxic. (Quart: Sku 707015, $3.99; is a premium choice the ladybugs will fly away. Time-Release Tub and Gel for all-purpose gar- As the ladybugs crawl up Pac: Sku 707016, dening applications. the plant, they will feast on $4.99; Gel Pac: It is ideal for flow- the aphids. 707020, $2.99) ers, vegetables and a Moisture meters: Water- hanging baskets. The ing properly is important— See you in the garden! 100% organic base both to not waste water and to assure plants consists of screened are getting what they need. If you aren’t sure earthworm castings, if your garden is getting the right amount of Canadian sphagnum peat moss, , water, invest in a moisture meter, so you can and forest humus. Perlite and/or pumice are water only when necessary. (Sku 7011638, added to ensure optimum aeration. Available $7.99) in assorted sizes. (4 quarts: Sku 700233, $3.99; 8 quarts: Sku 7312309, $5.99; 16 quarts: Sku 7264948, $8.99) Kitazawa Seed Company—Asian Seeds Gijiu Kitazawa worked many years as an Nearly nine decades later, American taste buds apprentice for a seed company in Japan prior to and produce now reflect the diversity of our starting Kitazawa Seed Company in 1917 in San population. Once exotic-sounding vegetables Jose. At that time, America’s vegetables reflected like nappa, daikon, and pak choi have become a homogenous national palate, yet a part of our kitchens and gardens. Now Kitazawa Seed Company located in Oakland, Kitazawa Seeds offered all kinds of seeds proudly continues to offer the from domestic and foreign highest quality Asian seeds to sources. This was also when delight diverse palates and seed the company began selling varieties that produce dento and promoting their own line yasai, or traditional heirloom Star Trug with Mini Roses of packaged seeds of Asian vegetables of Japan. You These star trugs with a 2" rose plant are vegetables. These seeds were can grow them in your kitchen perfect to give your 4th of July barbecue some sold primarily to customers who garden, too. Assorted seed varieties patriotic flair. They also make an ideal hostess wanted to grow Asian vegetables in including kale, watercress, cabbage, gift! $4.99 at our Cole Street, Mission Street, order to prepare traditional Japanese and more are available at our Cole Street, and Polk Street locations. dishes. Cole Fox, and Polk Street locations. ($3.99)

— Rick Karp, President, aka Keeper of the Karma Co l e Ha r d w a r e 's Hardware Hotline July 2012 5 Wh a t ’s Un i q u e ? Vogmask™ Check out the most beautiful masks for reducing exposure to airborne particles! Vogmasks are the most comfortable and protected way to cycle to work, ride Muni, clean a dusty attic, and more. Available in either a high-filtering microfiber material or 100% organic cotton style, Vogmask’s ergonomic design Vogmasks will be the makes it extremely comfortable to wear, perfect must-have with spandex ear loops that provide a good accessory for Burning fit and an aluminum nose band that allows Man this year! for an effective seal. Assorted styles. (Skus 235028–33, $19.99)

Cuisinart® Juice Extractor It’s never been easier to create fresh, Tuff Guard: The Perfect Garden Hose nutritious fruit and vegetable juices at home. Tuff Guard is truly the perfect garden hose. The 50-foot length in blue, The Cuisinart Juice Extractor features a 3-inch unique polypropylene double helix construction green, or grey (Skus feed tube that easily handles whole fruits and makes this the most flexible and only unkinkable 700011–2, 4, $49.99). vegetables. The adjustable flow spout controls garden hose. The double helix construction also Made in the United the flow rate, and the five-speed control dial is allows the Tuff Guard hose to be 35%–50% lighter States. easy to operate. The specially designed filter than other garden hoses, as well as flexible and basket reduces foam, and the unit is so quiet weather resistant from –20°F to 158°F, abrasion you won’t wake the family while you’re making and chemical resistant, and crush proof, all while juice for breakfast! (Sku 607611, $149.99) retaining its superior durability. Features include: Unlike all other garden hoses, the heavy-duty brass • Die-cast and stainless steel housing ferrules thread onto the outer helix to anchor the • 2-liter pulp container couplings, making end pull-offs and leaks virtually • 1-liter juice pitcher impossible. These features make this the ideal • All removable parts are dishwasher safe hose for residential and industrial uses, including • Easily juices hard and soft produce washing a car or watering in the garden. Available in Drink to your health! a 25-foot length in blue (Sku 700010, $34.99) and a

Benjamin Moore® Aura® Waterborne Interior Paint—Sample Pints Aura is quite simply the finest paint Benjamin Moore has ever made, offering the most advanced way to bring color to life. Using the exclusive Color Lock® technology, Aura paint brings you discernibly richer, truer color. Aura paint covers like no other, with even the deepest shades never requiring more than two coats. Not sure what color you would like to paint a room? Co l e Ha r d w a r e now stocks Aura paint sample pints in an eggshell finish. A pint of paint will cover 40–50 square feet, depending on the porosity and texture of the surface. This will allow you to get a good representation of the color, without making a huge investment. Aura pints can be mixed in any of the 260 Color Story hue assortment. (Sku 170901, $9.99)

6 July 2012 Four locations serving you every single day of the year! “Our commitment to you: Your satisfaction guaranteed. Period.” Wh a t ’s Un i q u e ?

Co l e Ha r d w a r e Rewards How points are earned: ➪ For every $1 spent, 1 point is earned. ➪ Points are converted in increments of 100, which converts to $5, and posted to your Rewards card monthly. This equates to 5% of your total purchases. ➪ Points are calculated daily and shown on receipts. ➪ For us to track your Rewards points, please identify yourself as a Rewards member each time you shop. Rewards member benefits: ➪ Membership is free, and you’ll receive the Hardware Hotline, our monthly newsletter full of valuable information and promotions. Mrs. Meyer’s ➪ Free delivery in San ® ™ Francisco with $100 Clean Day Solid Green Glue purchase. Limited According to the Environmental Protection ➪ New members Agency, each year Americans throw away 25 billion receive an instant 5% Refillable Edition discount on their first Styrofoam cups. Five hundred years from now, those purchase for joining cups will still be sitting in our landfills! The makers and a $5 coupon toward their Glass Bottle of Solid Green Glue have found a new use for all of subsequent purchase of $25. Wash up with 16 ounces of Mrs. Meyer’s lemon that Styrofoam. The most sustainable liquid adhesive ➪ Attach your Rewards key fob to your key ring—if you verbena liquid hand soap and then refill the bottle with in stores today, Solid Green Glue is made exclusively lose your keys, they’ll come to us in the mail, and we will any of your favorite Mrs. Meyer’s hand soap scents. from recycled Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene; notify you. This limited-edition glass bottle features a stainless EPS) and an all-natural solvent. ➪ Lifetime warranty on most products purchased at Co l e steel pump. The hand soap contains aloe vera gel, Styrofoam that would otherwise end up in a landfill Ha r d w a r e . olive oil, glycerin, and a unique blend of essential is collected. Next, a plant-based solvent is applied to ➪ Receive a birthday discount equal to 50% of your age, up to a $100 discount. oils to create a hardworking, earth-friendly cleanser. the EPS, which begins to dissolve naturally into glue. ➪ We don’t sell our customer list, and all information is Limited quantities available. (Sku 653730, $9.99) Ultimately, each quarter-ounce unit of Solid Green kept confidential. We also stock 34-ounce soap pump refills in assorted Glue contains approximately 50 times its volume in recycled Stryofoam. Made locally in Berkeley. (Sku For more information, visit www.colehardware.com/rewards fragrances: geranium, basil, lavender, and lemon or e-mail [email protected]. verbena. (Skus 9195892, 900, 9149923, 49; $8.99) 127120, $3.99)

Glass Chalk® Markers The original Glass Chalk markers allow you to turn building or car windows into banners or works of art that stand up to wet weather. When you want to change messages, they wipe clean with a towel. Glass Chalk markers are nontoxic and available in assorted colors to get your message across. Ideal for parties, “Just Married” autos, sales, and more. Express yourself in living color. (Sku 8190159, $5.99)

CurrentWerks USB In-Wall Chargers Universal Serial Bus, commonly known as ports. The Duo costs about 25 cents per year in electricity USB, is an emerging standard for charging to use, which is about five to ten times less than what phones, tablets, cameras, Bluetooth® headsets, conventional charging would game controllers, and many other devices. cost with AC adapters. This of CurrentWerks recently introduced these clever, course varies with usage. convenient in-wall USB chargers, which The Quattro in particular is eliminate the need for those annoying “wall- the first zero-energy deviceof wart” AC adapters. its kind. When nothing is These chargers also cut down on energy plugged in, the USB port door use. The outlets mitigate wasteful standby, or closes and shuts the entire outlet “vampire,” power that your chargers constantly off for zero standby power. draw, which over a year adds up to a large chunk The chargers will fit a Perfect for these USB Charging Products: of your electric bill. By reducing energy use, standard, 16-cubic-inch wall • Apple® iPhones, • Bluetooth these outlets pay for themselves in reduced box and are prewired for easy iPods, iPads headsets energy costs. installation. Both models come • Android™ phones • GPS systems The chargers are available in two different in either white or ivory. (Duo: • Tablets • Wireless models. The Duo features two USB ports and two Skus 341500–1, $29.99; Quattro: Skus • Digital cameras headphones AC outlets, while the Quattro features four USB 341502–3, $39.99)

— Rick Karp, President, aka Keeper of the Karma Co l e Ha r d w a r e 's Hardware Hotline July 2012 7 Bo r n in t h e USA

Green Toys™ Green Toys Inc. makes an awesome line of classic children’s toys right in the East Bay. All products are constructed from recycled Made in America plastic, including recycled milk jugs, and other environmentally friendly Stop by any Co l e Ha r d w a r e location materials. This helps reduce fossil to see these great products—all made in fuel use and reduce greenhouse America! gas emissions, improving the overall health and happiness of the planet. Of course, Green Toys children’s food serveware and toys contain no BPA, phthalates, or PVC. Choose from a wide variety WellnessMats® of toys (including a recycling truck!) from $4.99–$29.99. Say good-bye to back, knee, and foot pain that is often associated with standing for any extended period of time. These revolutionary anti-fatigue mats are ergonomically engineered and medically proven to provide maximum comfort, safety, and well-being while you stand. Easy to clean and lightweight, the one-piece construction of these mats features a nonskid top and bottom and a nontrip beveled edge that is ADA-compliant. Co l e Ha r d w a r e stocks WellnessMats in a 2' x 3' size in a tasteful burgundy or brown (Skus 682620–1, $119.99), and a 2' x 6' runner Ghost Nest Knobs in brown (Sku 682622, $239.99). We can also These cool drawer and cabinet pulls special order other colors, including tan, celebrate San Francisco. Choose from gray, and black, as well as other sizes (6' x 3', iconic images that include the Golden 5' x 4'), and a PuzzlePiece™ mat that can be Gate Bridge, the Painted Ladies, configured to an L-shape up to 16 linear feet Alcatraz, Coit Tower, and more. (Skus or as a runner up to 9 1/2'. 517154, 6, 8, 74, 83, 90, 93, $10.99)

Benjamin Moore® Paints Leatherman® Tools Benjamin Moore & Co. remains committed to Since 1983, Leatherman has been making tools that can the vision of its founder, Benjamin Moore, when endure just about anything and come back to work tomorrow. he started his paint company in 1883: producing When Tim Leatherman and his business partner Steve the highest-quality paints and finishes in Berliner started the company with the Pocket Survival Tool the industry. Co l e Ha r d w a r e offers (PST), they had no idea that someday they would have several lines of Benjamin Moore’s more than 30 models and a full 90,000-square-foot facility premium paints, including ben®, in Portland, Oregon, with more than 400 employees. Aura®, Regal®, and Natura®, in both Our stores offer an assortment of Leatherman tools quarts and gallons. ranging in price from $12.99 to $144.99.

Bridgewater Lodge® Cast Iron Candles From fresh and clean to Cookware warm and cozy, Bridgewater Nestled alongside the Cumberland Candles’ fragrances capture Plateau of the Appalachian Mountains special moments in life is the town of South Pittsburg, worth savoring. They are Tennessee (population 3,300). And committed to sharing this out of this tiny community comes warmth and hospitality with the world through their Light a Candle, Feed the finest cast iron cookware in the a Child™ program. Bridgewater donates a portion of each jar candle sale world. Lodge Cast Iron began making to Rice Bowls™, a nonprofit whose mission is to feed orphaned children cookware during the first presidential worldwide. Purchasing one jar candle feeds a child for one day. term of William McKinley. Amazingly, These jar candles have an elegant silhouette that enhances any home some of the first cast iron skillets, griddles, décor. The natural soy blend wax is formulated for maximum fragrance and Dutch ovens made over 100 years ago are and long burn times. We offer an 8.8-ounce jar in pleasing scents that still being put to good use. We stock an assortment include sweet summer tea, moonstruck, sea grass, cyprus fig, and vanilla of Lodge cookware from $5.99 to $79.99. tea. (Skus 622601–5, $12.99) 8 July 2012 Four locations serving you every single day of the year! “Our commitment to you: Your satisfaction guaranteed. Period.” Environmental In f o GOOD FOR THE EARTH—WE TAKE ACTION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT! Household Items and E- Open your closets and we’ll open our arms! Lighten Recycle at your load this summer with a quick drop off at our Co l e Ha r d w a r e ! Goodwill pop-up donation center at our Cole Street Saturday, July 7 location. Goodwill will take the things that you no Bring to any of our four stores: longer need and put them to good use right here in 10:00 am–2:00 pm the community. Cell Phones: Co l e Ha r d w a r e Personal cell phones—batteries and Donate these items: 956 Cole Street chargers not required. PLEASE, no cord- • Toys, games, and books less home phones, car phones, walkie- • Clothing, shoes, and accessories • Household goods and décor talkies, pagers, or two-way radios. • Small appliances Batteries: • Bicycles Rechargeable (NiCad, E-cycle these e-waste items NiMH) and household (working or not): (alkaline and carbon). • Computers • Electronics Old latex paint: • Televisions • Recycle dry, clean, empty metal paint • Cell phones cans through your regular trash pickup. (Sorry, but we cannot accept large The latex paint containers you bring us appliances, sofas, mattresses, snow should have paint in them! skis, auto parts, or furniture.) • The original label on each can must Goodwill will take almost anything in good, clean, clearly state “latex,” working condition. As a guideline, if you would give “acrylic,” or “water- it to a friend or hand it down to a relative, it is perfect the landfill. By reselling your gently used donations, based” paint. No for Goodwill. This is a great opportunity to clean out Goodwill will open the doorway to jobs for those in handwritten labels your closets and recycle outdated phones, computers, need. That’s been Goodwill’s mission for almost 100 will be accepted. stereos, and televisions properly to keep them out of years. You can help! • Be sure that lids are sealed on tight and containers are rust-free and don’t leak. The Lighting Laws and • You must not be a commercial paint user. Lumens • Please limit your drop-offs to no more than 10 gallon-size containers (or 40 In May we featured an article on the new lighting laws, a result of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which quart-size containers or a combination went into effect in 2011. The legislation is intended to phase out of both) at a time. Containers are traditional incandescent bulbs, which are essentially unchanged counted by size, not by the volume of since the time of Thomas Edison, and phase in more energy-efficient paint they contain. bulbs such as halogen, compact fluorescent (CFL), and light-emitting • Take paint to the customer diode (LED) bulbs. service desk. Consumers will notice new packaging • PLEASE, no brushes or rags! that now highlights lumens, or brightness. Lumens measure light output and the “new Maximum Wattage PROPANE TANKS: watts” which measure the amount of energy Old Wattage Now Look For of New Bulbs Small (14 or 16.9 oz.), empty, a bulb consumes. An avid Hardware Hotline 95–100 watts 1,490–2,600 lumens 72 watts nonrefillable propane reader asked if we could please include a 71–75 watts 1,050–1,489 lumens 53 watts cylinders only. Household chart on what to look for in order to achieve 57–60 watts 750–1,049 lumens 43 watts only. Limit 5 per visit. the same level of light from the new bulbs compared with bulbs we used in the past. 38–40 watts 310–749 lumens 29 watts SPENT FLUORESCENT BULBS: CFLs, tubes up to 8 feet, U- and D-shaped tubes. Drop-off limit is 10 bulbs. ® METAL: Drainbo : The Natural Solution Copper and brass. Never use toxic drain time. Drainbo has been specifically formulated EXPIRED PRINTER cleaners again! Drainbo to consume most everything that goes down CARTRIDGES: Natural Drain Cleaner residential drains to keep them running free, Must be in plastic bags to avoid is a seven-strain bacteria clear, and safe for our environment. leakage. formulation that uses Monthly use of Drainbo’s fresh lemon-scented the natural process of drain cleaner can ensure that your drains and SOFT : biological decomposition, pipes remain free flowing. Drainbo is perfectly Clean plastic only. Households only. One which nature has used safe for regular application in all household basketball-size amount per visit please. to keep our environment sinks and drains throughout the year. (8 ounce: in perfect equilibrium Sku 486101, $3.99; 32 ounce: Sku 486100, $9.99; For Bay Area recycling resources, visit 1 since the beginning of /2 gallon: Sku 486102, $12.99) www.colehardware.com/recycle.htm

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Spare Change Collections Co l e Ha r d w a r e We are pleased to announce, thanks to your Also, we wish to thank all generosity, total donations to our spare change of our loyal customers who Community collection program is approaching $7,000, which participated in our clothing has gone to support various worthy causes in the drive for Dress for Success Cookbook City since implementing our program. In May, we during our May Ladies’ Under the supervision of Tessa, our resi- collected $380.37 for Dress for Success, a nonprofit Night event. The response dent baker and chef and Cole Street’s assistant that promotes the economic independence of was overwhelming, and we store manager, we are putting together a Co l e disadvantaged women by providing professional collected 540 articles of Ha r d w a r e community cookbook. We will be attire, a network of support, and the career interview-appropriate clothing including favorite recipes of our crew members development tools to help women thrive in work and and accessories valued at over and their families, but we need your help, too. If in life. $7,500! you would like to submit a favorite recipe, we’d Our longtime friends at Rebuilding Together San love to include as many from our community as Francisco (RTSF) are earmarked as the beneficiary possible. Because our crew, like San Francisco of our collection from the month of June. We’ll report itself, is so culturally diverse, we expect we’ll on those numbers next month. have some delicious ethnic dishes to share. Since we’re all out taking advantage of the beautiful To submit a recipe: parks our City is blessed with, especially during the • E-mail [email protected]. summer, we thought it would be an appropriate time • Mail to Co l e Ha r d w a r e , ATTN: Tessa, to give back to our parks. Therefore, our spare change 956 Cole Street, San Francisco CA 94109. collection for the month of July will be donated to the • Drop off for Tessa at the Cole Street store. San Francisco Parks Alliance. Please be sure to include your contact infor- Our parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities mation should Tessa have any questions. You are critical public resources that enhance urban may also include a photo and a few sentences life. They are essential to sustain the human spirit. about where the recipe came from or a favorite The San Francisco Parks Alliance envisions a park childhood memory that the dish conjures up system that supports this critical environmental for you. Bon appétit! function, is accessible, beautiful, safe, clean, fun, and welcoming to all. Every San Franciscan deserves ready access to parks, recreation facilities, and green open spaces that are invigorating. The San Francisco Parks Alliance gives voice to all San Franciscans Rick presents a check to Groceries for Seniors’ who love their parks. Great parks make a great City. John Meehan. In April we collected $695.64 And it’s simple to donate! Just drop your spare for this group that delivers groceries change into the collection jars at each of our registers to San Francisco elders in need. the next time you shop with us.

Community Savings Days Co l e Ha r d w a r e salutes vital members of our City everyday 10% senior discount, program! When checking out at our with our Community Savings Days, when these on the last Wednesday of the COMMUNITY stores, mention your favorite school San Francisco residents can shop and save 20% on month. SAVINGS DAYS or group, and your transactions will discountable merchandise one day of the month. Military Thursday: Active Special Community Members then be posted to a special account for Student Monday: On the last Monday of the or retired veterans earn 20% off % that group. A Co l e Ha r d w a r e gift month, students with a valid student ID can shop and purchases on the last Thursday of SAVE 20 card equal to 10% of all purchases save. the month with a valid military For reminders of savings days, refer credited to that account will be sent to Teacher Tuesday: San Francisco teachers and ID. to the calendar on the back page the group the following year. school district employees can shop on the last Tuesday Nondiscountable merchandise of each Hardware Hotline Having a fund-raising event? We’ll of the month to save 20% with a recent paystub and includes appliances, gift cards, donate a Co l e Ha r d w a r e gift card current ID. Muni passes, Clipper cards, meter cards, special for auctions or raffles and a case of our Cutting Edge Senior Wednesday: Senior citizens (65 years orders, and sale merchandise. wine to serve at your event. Just email service@ young or better) get 20% off purchases, instead of the And don’t forget about our Community Partners colehardware.com for further information.

Fynboss Flora: Our Source for “Geraniums” Fynboss Flora is our new source for pelargo- Melanie initially started growing strawberries lemon, freshly ground niums, the proper name for what are commonly commercially and then branched out to pelargo- black pepper, and mint. referred to as geraniums. We recently reconnected niums, and she now operates a 10,000-square-foot Stop by and check out with the grower, Melanie, who worked at the Cole nursery in the East Bay. During the first half of the our assortment of Street nursery several years back. While growing twentieth century, the East Bay was home to a thriv- pelargoniums at up in the southern San Joaquin Valley, Melanie ing cut flower industry. Melanie’s business operates our Cole Street, learned her love of gardening from her mother out of a nursery that dates back to that time. Mission Street, and and grandmother, who were avid gardeners. After Fynboss Flora offers pelargoniums in colors that Polk Street garden earning a degree in landscape gardening at U.C. range from white to pale pink to hot pink to red to centers. Assorted Berkeley, Melanie made Northern California her orange. In addition, many of her “geraniums” have colors in 4-inch pots home. alluring scents that include ginger, rose, nutmeg, are available for $3.99.

10 July 2012 Four locations serving you every single day of the year! “Our commitment to you: Your satisfaction guaranteed. Period.” Co m m u n i t y Co n n e c t i o n s BAY AREA BUSINESSES Attorney: Practicing 25 years in San Francisco and Organizing/Relocating: Overwhelmed by clutter or offering personalized, attentive service, reasonable relocating? As featured on KPIX and NPR, SHIPSHAPE fees. Advice and representation in residential and has expertly helped overworked professionals, commercial tenancy matters—leases, notices, frazzled moms, and harassed homeowners cut eviction, Rent Board petitions and hearings; drafting/ through clutter and restore simplicity and peace of enforcing contracts; formations of business entities— mind to their busy lives. Homes, offices, closets, partnerships, limited liability companies, packing, and more. Free phone consultation. Call corporations. Free consultation. John R. Weinstein, 415/425-4204 or visit www.ShipShape.com. Attorney-at-Law. Telephone 415/863-5896. Printing: We print business cards, office stationery, Bed and Breakfast Hosting: If you have an extra and company brochures using the latest technology. bedroom, with or without a private bath, that you Free consultations, easy e-mail prices, and friendly Tool Rental would like to rent out on a nightly basis, let us know. service. Delivery right to you. Call or e-mail On The Additional income—meet guests from all over the Mark for graphics, print, and mailing services. Reservations world. Phone: 415/899-0060, e-mail: reservations@ References available. Call or e-mail: 415/621-2312 or Visit www.bescrappy.com/register. bbsf.com, website: www.bbsf.com. Bed & Breakfast [email protected]. San Francisco—since 1977. Printing & Promotional Items: GREAT SERVICE! Every Caregiver: I am a licensed LVN who does caregiving single day of the year! We help companies promote Follow Co l e Ha r d w a r e ! for seniors, and I'm available during weekdays. I am themselves through printing/promotional items/ dependable, experienced, and can provide references. packaging! We also help you to get better with Hours and rates are negotiable. Please call Josephine your computer skills regarding various Graphics at 415/745-5175. and Office Programs OR even basic e-mail/Internet issues. Linda Kittlitz & Associates. Visit our website at Computer Help: Honest Dave’s Affordable PC lkandassociates.com. Contact us at 415/550-8898 or Housecalls travels to your home or office to fix your [email protected]. computer. Viruses removed, computers speeded up to work like new, hardware and software installed, Proofreading: Lurilla has an English degree, a Digital upgrades, training, TiVo, printers, and full support. journalism background and was a member of the Hardware 10 years full-time experience. Good Yelp (see Honest International Typographical Union for 40 years. She is Dave). Call 415/271-0369. an excellent proofreader (editing service also). Hotline Reasonable rates—unreasonable pickiness! First page Driver: I can drive you! Retired gentleman with 10+ free, then hourly rates apply. References available. To sign up for a digital version of our years experience can drive you to the doctor, grocery Call 415/648-1868. monthly Hardware Hotline, visit shopping, or on other local errands. Dependable, www.colehardware.com/eline.htm. punctual, personable with a great reference list Real Estate: $1,000 GIFT CARD TO A BUYER OR SELLER upon request. I do what taxis can’t: stay in waiting OF A SAN FRANCISCO PROPERTY. Please go to rooms for all medical appointments, help you shop www.bobevanssf.com and e-mail me or call (if needed), carry groceries and packages, etc. What 415/308-5902 for details. I provide a complete a deal for only $25 an hour (2 hr. minimum). Out of service package for both Buyers and Sellers through Co l e Ha r d w a r e town trips are negotiable. Please call Bill: 415/826- Century 21. Since 1978 I have helped in the sale proud member of: 3613 or e-mail to [email protected]. or purchase of over 512 homes, condos, TIC’s, and income properties. Named a Top Ten Realtor by San Interior Redesign and Feng Shui: Imagine living in a Francisco Magazine out of 7,600 Real Estate Agents home that you love—a space that supports, nourishes, in San Francisco. Why not compare your Realtor and inspires you. SpaceTransform creatively reenvisions Services with mine? License #00702525. and rearranges your rooms to be beautiful, functional, and comfortable. To learn more, contact Gwen at 415/656- Stereo Repair/Home Theater Installation: Gene’s CVIA 7289 or visit www.spacetransform.com. 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The Co l e Ha r d w a r e Calendar - July SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Sale 2 Sale 3 Sale 4 Sale 5 6 7 Household H H H H Items and E-Waste Independence Collection Day Flash Friday Mission Star-Spangled DEALS see page 9 for details 8 9 Sale 10 11 12 13 14 H June 29–July 4 Our founder Dave Karp, Purveyor of Hardware Wisdom Flash Friday DEALS The Co l e Ha r d w a r e credo… 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Commitment to savings: Hardware Rewards program members receive a Happy Hour 5% monthly dividend on purchases. 4:00 pm–Closing Flash Friday see page 2 DEALS Commitment to the community: COMMUNITY for details SAVINGS DAYS We donate 10% of what you spend to 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 local charities (you get to designate Special Community Members% SAVE 20 one of our school or community partner beneficiaries). see our website for more details –– COMMUNITY SAVINGS DAYS –– Flash Friday Senior Wednesday Military Thursday DEALS Commitment to you: Over 90 years Bayview/Dogpatch of guaranteed customer satisfaction. 29 30 31 Flash Friday DEALS Commitment to the environment: To sign up, send an e-mail to Reducing our footprint by –– COMMUNITY SAVINGS DAYS –– [email protected] with Flash Friday implementing environmentally sound “Flash” in the subject line. Student Monday Teacher Tuesday DEALS practices in our stores.

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