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What’s New!Happy New Year, everyone!!! This year, Brothers Habet promises to provide you with the same service you love with added efficiency and expediency. As always, March is Women’s Month featuring a 15% discount just for women all month long. Also, look out for Mother’s May by Moen where Everything Moen is on Sale and Power to Dad Month in June where all Power Tools are on Sale -- and that’s just the first half of the year! You can look forward to much more all year long here at Brothers Habet where all your building needs are still under one roof.

“Just Build It” Campaign Concludes Penta Paint Up Di Place Art CompetitionCustomer Spotlight: Island Magic Beach Resort Employee of The Month Product SpotLight: Do It Yourself DVD’s Lil’ Fixit’s Tidbits to Work With Mr. Fixit’s Do it Yourself TipsReader MailWe’re now on Facebook

Brothers Habet’s first in-house ad campaign is at last meeting its harrowing conclusion. With its final ads for the “Just Build It” Campaign, Brothers Habet assures its customers that they’re more than just a cliché. Check out our H-Team as they come up with another marketing plan and finish things with a spectacular action-packed conclusion. You can see it on your local television station and online at: www.youtube.com/brothershabet.

THEEPIC SAGACONCLUDES

March, 2011

According to owner Roger Saldivar, also owner of R&R Body Shop on the Western Highway, he buys at Brothers Habet thanks to its ability to meet all his needs and the friendly and reliable staff and products. This was immensely helpful to Mr. Saldivar, known as Peachy by most, since getting supplies to Caye Caulker can prove very difficult. Thanks to Brothers Habet’s direct deliveries to the port of departure, Peachy had one less thing to worry about. Peachy hopes his hotel will inspire Belizeans to vacation within their own country. Why leave Belize when we have resorts like this right at home? And unlike many hotels Island Magic caters especially to families looking to getaway for a few days.

For more info about Island Magic Beach Resort visit their website at www.islandmagicbelize.com

For the fourth year running Brothers Habet is giving students a chance to show off their artistic talents. This year we’ll be introducing new themes into the mix highlighting the wisdom of Belize’s heroes:

“The children must learn to walk in the footsteps of their ancestors’ - Paul Nabor

“Teach the children our language and our songs; our beliefs and our dances, the time has come for it to be preserved.” - Andy Palacio

“The time to save our country is before you lose it.”- Hon. Philip Goldson

“The new Belizean man and woman is known by his or her lively interest and energetic and optimistic approach to the many problems that come from progress and growth.”- Hon. George Price

“Whenever you get stuck, pick up a book, learn something new, apply it and move on.”- Rachael Heusner.

Put yourself to the test and you can be a winner like 2010’s Noemi and Oscar Flores from St. Joseph School. Prizes include an exterior paint job for the student’s school and cash prizes for the students. The Top 50 winners will have their art displayed all over Belize in a Travelling Art Exhibition. The top 12 will also have their art featured in a stunning full-color calendar and receive $100.00 BZ. The competition is open to all primary and secondary schools. Ask your Teachers or Principals for more details or visit brothershabet.bz for rules and info on past competitions.

Its BaAAAAAACK

September 2010 - Erlene Ayuso

Meet Erlene Ayuso. Mrs. Ayuso is one of Brothers Habet’s longest working employees with an impressive 21 years under her belt. You can find her in the Home Decor section upstairs helping customers to choose fixtures for their bathroom or living room.

October 2010 - Cleveland Staine Jr.

Meet Cleveland Staine Jr. Mr. Staine has been with the store for only 4 years, but has already managed to solidify his position among the Paint Department’s crew. He can help you find that perfect shade of yellow or blue for that new nursery and make that difficult decision between Dutch Boy and Penta Paints.

November 2010 - Irineo Salam

Meet Irineo Salam, an 11-year employee of Brothers Habet. He works behind-the-scenes in the Brothers Habet warehouse. His role as Warehouse Assistant is to provide you with your supplies in a timely manner.

December 2010- Farid Chehade

Meet Farid Chehade. He has been with us for 3 years and now heads the extensive Electrical Department. He is more than capable to provide assistance to both professionals and amateurs looking to do a job themselves.

January 2011 - Maria Velasquez

Meet Maria Velasquez. Maria has been with Brothers Habet for almost 11 years now come May. She is the main Cashier and does a heck of a job finalizing sales and saving customers time. She’s also the most punctual employee in recent history.

Employee Of the Month

Customer Spotlight

This month Brothers Habet focuses its customer spotlight on Caye Caulker, specifically Island Magic Beach Resort. This island hotel opened its doors to guests last March and is built almost entirely of materials bought from Brothers Habet. It really was a case of construction from foundation to roof this time around with plumbing, electrical, cement, and roofing all bought from Brothers Habet.

Product SpotlightLearn how to Do It Yourself with Instructional books and DVD’s from Brother’s Habet!Brothers Habet now has a section devoted to teaching you how to do it yourself with books and DVD’s. Our media collection covers a wide range of topics for all projects and all skill ranges. Learn carpentry and plumbing basics, or have some fun with the everyman cookbook “Everybody Grills!” Whatever you’re in the mood to learn, Brothers Habet is here to give you the tools and the know-how.

Innovations in Power Tool Technology... Finally!Gentlemen, now you can take care of your power tool needs with great new products from Bosch and Skil. Come and checkout Bosch’s new line of Bulldog Xtreme Rotary hammers that can rotate into 36 different positions with 3 functions: rotation, rotary hammer, and hammer-only! And don’t forget to take a look at Skil’s new 12V Speed Drill now lighter than ever with a smaller battery pack along with a battery gauge to let you know when to recharge before your next project. We also carry Skilsaws, a new line of circular saws featuring an anti-snag chord AND… an on-tool wrench storage. Come in soon to see these and other power tool brands like Black & Decker, Dewalt, Porter Cable and Milwaukee to meet ALL your needs.

LIL’ FIXIT’S TIDBITSTO WORK WITH

Concrete, produced at an estimated rate of 7 billion cubic yards per year, is the second most widely consumed substance on Earth, after Water.

Sherwin-Williams recommends the following technique for using a paint roller: Cover about a two-foot-square with rolling pattern resembling an ‘N’. Cross roll to spread the paint. Finish, with light roller strokes in one direction, at a right angle to the cross roll.

Wood and metal screws, the carpenter’s and machinist’s vise, the propeller of a boat or airplane, Archimedes’ screw, and many other devices are applications of the screw.

Experts recommend that you grip the bell end of the handle for heavy hitting and the slight flair at mid-handle for lighter blows. Quality hammers have tapered handles to provide a firm grip at either position.

MR. FIXIT’SDO IT YOURSELF

These days we’re all concerned about keeping our property safe. Most times a regular lock won’t cut it on its own. In those cases it’s best to install a deadlock for added security.

A deadlock is one of the toughest, most secure locks you can install on your door. Also known as a dead bolt, the deadlock keeps your apartment, house, office, business or classroom protected from break-ins. You can easily install a dead bolt yourself by following the four quick steps below. The job shouldn’t take much longer than 30 minutes.Brothers Habet has a wide range of lock sets for every taste and budget with Brands like Geo, Kwikset and Homer. Come check out the extensive selection and be secure as well as stylish.

Supplies: Deadlock kit, Drill and bit, Screwdriver, Screws (if not provided in your lock kit)

Step 1 – Purchase Your DeadlockBefore you get started, go to the hardware store nearest you to select the dead bolt that’s right for your needs. The most common types of deadlocks include the single-cylinder lock and the double-cylinder lock. The single-cylinder model has a drawback: You can jostle it out of place and accidently lock the door when you slam it. For this reason, the slam-proof double-cylinder deadlock makes a better choice.

Step 2 – Choose Where to Install the DeadlockThere’s no firm rule as to exactly where on the door you should install your deadlock, but you can consider a few guidelines. You need the lock to be located in a location that’s easy for you to insert a key; but even more importantly, you should maximize the effect of all your locks by leaving at least 6 inches between the dead bolt and your regular lock. In fact, deadlocks are often installed a full 12 inches above the regular lockset. With a pen or pencil, mark the spot on the door where you’ll install the lock. Place and outline the template for the lock in that position.

Step 3 – Prepare the DoorTake your drill and drill a hole through the door to make room for the cylinder of the dead bolt. Then look at the skinny side of the door and note where the bolt will slide through. Carefully drill a hole here as well. Keep the drill level so the hole is even and straight. You may want to use safety goggles to make sure any slivers or wood chips don’t inadvertently strike you.

Step 4 – Install the DeadlockPosition the bolt into the hole that you drilled in the door and use a flathead or Phillips screwdriver to securely screw it into place. Then, working from the outside of the lock to the inside, install the cylinder component of the deadlock. Screw the parts of the lock together and test the bolt to make sure it slides effortlessly (but securely) in and out of place. Finally screw the strike plate into place over the locking mechanism.

And that’s it! Now your building has that added security you want all thanks to you!

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Hey Mrs. Fixit,I have a question. After flushing the toilet water continues to fill the bowl area from the tank. What can I do stop this constant flow of water in the toilet? Thanks for your reply. – Mingy

Dear Mingy,Your problem is a very common one. Normally it is an issue with the rubber stopper in the tank. Sometimes the chain that it is connected to is stuck on something and is not allowing it to properly plug the hole. If that doesn’t work your best bet would be to replace the rubber flapper, which may be worn due to age and does not seal properly. Such rubber flappers are available at Brothers Habet for less than $10.00. Good luck! - Mrs. Fixit

To Mrs. Fixit,I am currently building a new home and want to paint my house Capricorn blue, but my husband says it wouldn’t last very long. Is this true? Does the color of the paint affect its longevity? Thanks in advance. - Liz

Hey Liz,Unfortunately for you your husband is right. Very bright colors like Capricorn blue contain more pigments within them. This causes them to fade more quickly than plainer colors that contain fewer pigments. A good exterior paint should last you five years with proper maintenance such as pressure washing to remove dirt. However if you use a product like Penta Weathershield it can last up to ten years with maintenance and only for an additional $15.00 a gallon. What a deal, huh? Hope you find another color of your dreams. - Mrs. FixIt

That’s it for this month, ladies and gentlemen. And remember, keep writing and send your Reader Mail submissions to: thebuilder@brothershabet.bz

READER MAIL...

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