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Larson Motor GroupHighway 75 North • Nebraska City, NE

12 Ford F150 SVT Raptor 4x4$48,995

Super off road Machine 32k miles.STK# 83081

14 Chevy SSa rare find high performance sport

sedan only 13k.STK# x73381

10 Nissan Armada 4x4Fully loaded luxury SUV local

trade in.STK# 47582

$22,595

$39,995

11 Chevy Avalanche LTZ 4x4 every option super nice.

STK# 81416

$32,995

Fully equipped dura-max with allison transmission.STK# 84191

12 chevy K2500 diesel 4x4

$31,995

Passenger van with only 2300 miles.STK #83061

14 Ford Transit Connect Wagon

$23,995

Only 23k none nicer.STK#82412

11 Toyota Tacoma TDR Sport 4x4

$29,595

Great low price on a very nice local trade in.STK#81301

10 Chevy K1500 Ext Cab 4x4

$23,995

Loaded luxury SUV super clean inside and out. STK#83281

07 Cadillac Escalade 4x4

$22,595

Lariat great price on a local new truck trade in.STK# z70301

08 Ford F250 Diesel 4x4

$22,595

Only 39k looks and drives like new.STK# x72361

10 Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4

$20,595

1-owner we sold it new with only 24k. STK#z47740

Basic work truck with only 13k. STK3x82521

12 Lincoln MKZ

$20,595

14 Dodge Ram 1500

$20,995

Local trade in with leather 25k.STK# x71932

12 Chvy Cruze 2LT

$15,595

Leather and loaded performance crossover.STK# z73022

10 Dodge Journey R/T 4x4

$17,995

Tis the season for enjoying the great outdoors like new.STK# z72465

14 Heartland 29’ Trailrunner

$16,995

Fully equipped gas saver.STK#47800

14 Chevy Cruze LT$14,595

Vacation ready family hauler super clean.STK3 84602

Dodge Grand Caravan Crew

$13,995

Local trade in with only 9000 miles.STK#z72701

14 Chrysler 300

$23,995

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repairs for homeowners. But homeowners don’t have to break the bank when it comes to replacing a roof, which can be made from a variety of materials that can vary greatly in price. Asphalt shingles are the most affordable roofi ng material and that budget-friendly price is one reason why asphalt shingles are so popular. The asphalt shingles of today are also durable, which was not always the case. Ceramic tiles are another roofi ng material, but these tend to be quite expensive. However, their price has made them quite rare, which might be attractive to prospective buyers when the time comes to sell the house. Durable and aesthetically appealing, metal roofi ng is another option that’s popular in areas they get heavy snowfall because snow does not build up on the metal like it might on other materials. The price of metal roofi ng varies signifi cantly, so homeowners

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DID YOU KNOW?

Upcycling is not just for craft projects - it offers lots of possibilities to make changes in your home décor, especially cabinets and furniture that will save money and reduce your contribution to the local landfi ll. Woodcraft can help you with upcycling ideas, products and advice.

For the past year, Woodcraft retail stores have hosted upcycling demonstrations on the third Saturday of the month to help customers discover the potential for upcycling in their home projects.

"To support this upcycling effort, Woodcraft.com added an Upcycling Resource Center to our website (http://www.woodcraft.com/media/upcycling.aspx) to introduce viewers to upcycling and announce demo topics and dates," Vince Grlovich, vice president for sales and marketing, said. "Viewers can also watch a segment of Lifetime's Designing Spaces where Woodcraft product development manager Kent Harpool shows host Aliane Baquerot how to create a shelf from a wooden pallet."

Both Woodcraft's Pinterest page (www.pinterest.com/woodcraftsupply/upcycling) and Instagram gallery (http://instagram.com/woodcraftgallery) include upcycling ideas, and the blog, Woodworking Adventures (http//:blog.woodcraft.com) has featured upcycling several times.

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Jewelry Armoire

MakeoverInspired by the upcycling trend, many

Woodcraft employees have completed projects, including marketing manager Lori Haught, who transformed a 1980s Jewelry Armoire (see photo) into a more stylish, modern piece for her bedroom. She gave it a new coat of paint, new silver/glass pulls and fl ocking on the drawer interiors. You can see the entire process by visiting Woodworking Adventures and searching for "The Jewelry Armoire Makeover."

An Irwin Marples Blue Chip Chisel was used for the disassembly that was required to add new hardware and make other changes to Lori's armoire.

To remove the residue from old fi nishes and polish, Lori chose Norton Soft Touch Medium 120-180 Grit Sanding Sponges for the contour detailed areas and Preppin Weapon Sanding Blocks, loaded with Mirka Abranet 23/4" x 8" Sanding Sheets, for fl at areas. Once the sanding was fi nished, all the pieces were cleaned with General Finishes Furniture Cleaner using handy Star Wipers rags.

Three coats of General Finishes Black Gel

A few repairs, a new coat of paint, sparkly new pulls, and interior fl ocking turned this piece into a stylish, modern Jewelry Armoire.

Stain were applied to the armoire. Although each coat was allowed to dry overnight because of other commitments, the actual time required between coats is two to four hours. (Gel stains come in 12 other colors including the popular java.) Two coats of General Finishes High Performance Satin Water-Based Top Coat were applied next.

To prep for the new hardware, Golden Oak Water-Base Famowood Filler was used to plug screw holes. More chiseling was required before a pair of 11/2" X 11/8" Satin Nickel Stop Hinges could be installed.

Before refl ocking the drawers, Bulls Eye Sealcoat Universal Sanding Sealer was applied to the interior of the drawers and the dividers. Wearing an Anti Microbial Dust Mask and 6 mil Medium Powder Free Nitrile Gloves, Lori applied Light Blue Donjer Flocking, using a Donjer Mini Flocker.

Reassembly of the armoire required System Three 5-Minute Epoxy and a Bessey K-Body REVO Jr. 24" Single Parallel Clamp.

Other Popular Upcycling ProductsSoy-Gel is a 100 percent biodegradable,

virtually odorless coating remover. Restor-A-Finish can be used to clean and restore the luster to a clear fi nish, as well as hide minor issues like scratches. It will also remove water rings.

Milk paint is a popular coating, especially for furniture. General Finishes Milk Paint is premixed and available in 28 colors that can be mixed to make custom colors and lend themselves to decorative effects such as distressing and antiquing. Old Fashioned Milk Paint is a powder that comes in 20 colors and is good for use on porous surfaces such as bare wood and raw masonry. A special effect Old Fashioned Milk Paint Crackle Finish provides a weathered look.

The 23-lb. portable QuikBENCH® is a lightweight, easy-to-set-up workbench capable of holding up to 300 lbs. Convert two QuikBENCHES to sawhorses, and together they will hold up to 2,000 lbs. Two or more benches can be connected together to form a workstation. Each bench has a 24"-wide by 31/2" opening vise and a 15-amp, circuit protected, three-outlet power strip, plus four plastic bench dogs.

To learn more about these and other upcycling products, visit your local Woodcraft store, call (800) 535-4482 or visit www.woodcraft.com.

VEGGIES 101

Planting a vegetable garden can be a worthwhile endeavor for anyone who has an available patch of land. Gardens need not take up much space, and even apartment dwellers without yards can plant small gardens in containers they place on terraces or window boxes.

Although establishing a garden is easy enough, beginners may make a few mistakes along the way. Those who already have paved the garden way before can offer novice gardeners some worthwhile tips.

One of the fi rst decisions novice gardeners must make is which crops to grow. This will help determine how much land you will need and which supplies or soil amendments will be necessary. According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, a common error for beginners is planting too much and more than anyone could ever consume, so it's best to start small and be proud of that small garden.

Plants such as peppers, squash and tomatoes produce throughout the season, so you may not need many plants to provide for your needs. Less prolifi c plants may require a greater investment to produce a similar yield.

Locate your garden in an area that gets adequate sun. Many vegetables need between six and eight hours of sunlight per day. Without enough light, they will not bear as much and could be susceptible to insect infestation. Vegetables and fruit also need plenty of water because they're not very drought-tolerant, so keep gardens close to a water source.

Another good tip is to locate the garden near the house or barbecue grill. This way you can easily harvest fresh produce and use it when cooking.

Soil preparation is also key. Till the soil and remove debris like rocks, sticks and hard clumps of dirt. Work with organic material, such as manure or compost. Apply mulch after planting to help maintain moisture levels in the soil.

Plant the tallest crops at the rear of your garden bed. Work forward with shorter crops. Try to leave a foot or more between planting rows.

It's easy to get a garden started and enjoy fresh food for many months to come.

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