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n a warm, sunny afternoon, seated on a covered porch surrounded by healthy and beautiful greenery, and sipping a cool beverage, Leif Knecht explains his basic business philosophy.

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And then he 507-645-5015 proved it. Instead of letting the ringing telephone inside the office go to voicemail, Knecht hops up from his comfortable seat and dashes inside to get it.

“Good thing I took that call,” he laughed when he returned to his seat.

“That was one of our best customers.”

But one gets the impression he would’ve said that had it been someone he’d never met before calling to inquire

about the price of hostas.

Since Knecht and his wife, Deb, opened their business in 1988, they’ve steadily added new products and innovations, and have worked to establish themselves as experts in their field.

“I love my new shrubs, I bought from you the last two days,” wrote customer Marcia Hinz, of Faribault, on the business Facebook page. “Got the Pagoda Dogwood and Wentworth Highbush Cranberry planted. It took me a while to decide on the sites. In fact, I am not sure of where the Regent Saskatoon Serviceberrys will be planted. They will find a

good spot in my yard, I am sure.”

They started by growing trees, and added landscaping in 1992. The retail gardening center came along in 1999.

They started out growing their greenery in the field, and moving them with a tree spade truck, but found that the customer base and season were too limited.

The Knechts solved that problem about 16 years ago, when Leif saw how container growing could expand their inventory to include trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals, and would allow planting and retail sales from April 1 to Thanksgiving.

That’s why, as you drive by Knecht’s on Hwy. 19 in the late fall and winter, you’ll see dozens of white plastic pillows dotting the landscape. Under those pillows are all kinds of varieties of plants, in different sizes of containers, lying dormant, waiting for the first breath of spring.

“We do that so no matter when you come to visit us, from April to November, there are always shelves full of plants ready to go,” Knecht said. “And the plants are more the size that people want, instead of those small ones you see at other garden centers.”

That’s what has allowed Knecht’s to

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“These hands hold the first hints of fall and the forests of tomorrow,” wrote Leif Knect on his blog.

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continue to grow its inventory to more than 30,000 trees, shrubs and perennials of 1,000 different varieties.

And since the advent of the Internet, Leif and Deb have taken advantage of its power to reach more customers.

They started a blog in 2004, and most weeks they post about a timely issue that provides valuable information to those of green (or not so green) thumb.

Earlier this month, he wrote about Continues on page 5

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“We’re a small town nursery with big city ways to help your plants prepare for the winter selection, a pleasant ma and pa atmosphere, a season. In July, Deb provided tips to cultivate a fantastic website and newsletter, knowledgeable butterfly-friendly yard. In June, she touted the staff and great customer service,” Leif said. pleasures of planting tiarella cordifolia - Foam- “The biggest two drivers of the growth of flowers.

Knecht’s Nurseries and Landscaping have been Deb also tweets regularly on Twitter and word of mouth and our Internet presence. posts on Facebook, urging folks to stop by and Happy customers become raving fans and send walk through their numerous display gardens. us their friends and neighbors.

“My favorite candy store!”, enthused Shelley “People who don’t know we exist often find Rowan in response to a photo the Knecht’s us when surfing the Internet. Once they visit posted of their business in mid-September. our website, their experience on the website More recently, the two have created an email motivates their first visit to the nursery. Once newsletter to which anyone can subscribe. Sent they drive in the nursery, it’s our goal to give weekly, it’s another riff on what Deb and Leif them great plants, guidance that will lead to have done with their blog, Twitter and Facesuccess and a satisfying experience. Our dedibook posts and in person: Provide information cated and knowledgeable staff is key to providthat’s both useful and timely. And it’s popular: ing this type of experience,” he said.

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More Information

home projects:

Here are some more tips for those ready to try DIY, from lifehacker.com:

Start small. When you’re just starting out, build confidence with small projects and grow from there.

For example, change an electrical outlet before you tackle rewiring a room. Build a raised garden bed before you build a deck. Small fixes, such as replacing cabinet hardware or installing new light fixtures, can also often be big upgrades in terms of look and functionality.

DIY parts of the project.

You can also save a lot of money on bigger projects by doing a partial DIY. Tackle the parts of a project that are more labor-intensive and outsource the rest. With a bathroom remodel, for example, you could hire contractors for the plumbing and tile work but do the painting and small fixtures yourself.

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uneven floors, gouging or too much or too little removed from the wood.

Haak’s most recent DIY tragedy stared with a floor job he finished, only to be called back in two days later.

“They had just bought a refrigerator and needed to install a water line where there wasn’t one before,” he said. “So the guy looked at it, figured where he thought he needed to be on the floor below, and then attempted to drill a hole for the water line.”

Unfortunately, he missed. Four times. And all four holes were in the floor in front of the refrigerator and not hidden behind it. Haak needed to replace 15 boards in the floor at a cost of $400.

“I said to the guy, ‘You know a plumber would’ve come in and done that for about $100, don’t you?’,” Haak said.

And that leads us to Haak’s own learning experience, also related to plumbing. He tore his bathroom down to the framing, and found a bit of a mess under the subfloor, which Haak thought he could fix himself.

“I ended up going back to the store again and again and again trying to move it and make it work,” he said. “If I had just hired a plumber in the first place, it probably would’ve cost me less overall.

It’s all in the advance planning, says Tracy Giza, of Northfield, a perennial DIYer. “We’ve always renovated our own stuff,” Giza said. “We redid our entire house on Third Street in Northfield. It saves us money.”

Giza’s current project at her new home on Michigan Drive included knocking out a hallway wall to expand her laundry room to add a mud room to it. The closet across the hall that feature bi-fold doors will become a built-in bench with storage for shoes at the

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bottom and at the top, cubbies for hat, mitten, scarves, etc., storage for each of her three children. They installed ceramic tile on the floor for easier maintenance.

Both Haak and Giza said there are several keys to knowing when a project truly is DIY material and when it likely requires a professional’s help.

or electrical work, or anything that messes with your gas lines.

HowStuffWorks.com also includes asbestos removal, roofing repairs and major gas appliance work.

When Giza decided to knock down an interior wall in her home, she relied on her husband, who knew what research needed to be done to ensure it was a wall that could come down.

Is it worth your time?

“Before we do any project, we think Doing it yourself may save you money, but through every step of it so that we’re predon’t forget, your time is worth something, pared,” she said. too.

Converting roof space is another project Giza estimated by the time they’re done a home improvement amateur may want to it will take her and her husband a month’s think twice about undertaking. worth of weekends to expand their laundry One warning sign a project may be over room. Haack said his bathroom work took 10 your head is if Faribault has building codes full days of work to re-do his bathroom. for it. You might be required to get a permit “You have to ask yourself: Is it worth all to do the work, and that might mean you have that time?” Haak said. no choice but to hire a professional.

Examples of time-sucking projects including installing new cabinets and countertops Do you have the right in your kitchen, or polishing your all-wood floor. Prepare for a mess that will last a while equipment to do the work? if you undertake either of those on your own. You may think you’re saving money, but if Weekend-length projects include finishing a you don’t have the right tools, or if you don’t basement, painting or landscaping. know how to you tools you rent correctly,

Is it worth the risk?

Haak’s rule of thumb is easy. “If it has to be inspected, let the professionals do it,” he said.

That generally rules out all major plumbing

you’re probably not saving a dime.

Haak: “If you don’t have the tools, you can’t do it. If you do, or you know a reliable place to rent them, then you can.”

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Rice County issued more than 100 permits in its last full year, 2013. The county granted permits for 28 new homes, and 75 permits for additions, remodels or repair. Together, the permits’ valuation was near $9 million. On the commercial side, permits were granted for 13 new buildings valued at $410,000. Numbers for 2014 new construction, which include this home out in the county, were not yet available. (photo courtesy State Bank of Faribault)

Permits reflect building, remodeling activity in Faribault

million.

New construction in the commercial/industrial sectors was more volatile, climbing from 2010 to f permits tell the tale of eco2012, before declining in 2013 and nomic recovery in Faribault, 2014. However, three permits in we’re headed for a happy the first three quarters of 2014 are ending. valued at more than $3 million.

Since 2010, both the com- And the number of permits have mercial/industrial quadrupled from one and residential to four since 2010.

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“It’s slow and State Bank of Faribault steady growth, in to reflect slow, yet 428 Central Avenue steady growth, terms in how it might Faribault according to data be interpreted coming 507-332-7401 from the city of out of the recesFaribault. sion,” said Faribault In 2010, nine new construction Community Development Director permits were approved in the city Peter Waldock. “I think it gives us with a value of $2.8 million. In reason for optimism that people are 2014, with the fourth quarter numinvesting in property and construcbers not yet in, the same number tion. We’re slowly moving upward of permits were issued worth $3.2 again.”

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According to data put together by the National Association of Home Builders, statewide, Minnesota experienced a 3 percent increase in permits overall from 2013. Broken down by Metropolitan Statistical Area, the numbers show increases across the board, from 1 percent in the Twin Cities to 6 percent in the Rochester area to 25 percent in Duluth.

Remodeling permits in both the residential and commercial/industrial sectors have been steady since 2010, with 25 permits awarded so far in 2014 on the residential side and 20 on the commercial/industrial side. All together, the permits added $1.5 million in value to the community.

“Both remodeling and new construction are important to the Continues on page 10

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community,” Waldock said. “Investment in remodeling improves neighborhoods, and adds value in an older neighborhood. When I invest in my house, it improves not only my value but indirectly the whole neighborhood.

“New construction even more so,” he said. “It turns vacant property into part of the tax base. Plus, it adds jobs in the process.”

The NAHB’s Remodeling Market Index hit 56 in the second quarter of 2014, the fifth consecutive quarter for a reading above 50. The RMI averages ratings of current remodeling activity with indicators of the future. A reading above 50 means more remodelers are reporting growth in market activity than those who aren’t.

“I see people becoming more hopeful and more houses being built. It is not a big push, but clearly people are building, becoming more confident that the economy will improve,” said Faribault builder Matt Drenth. “I am seeing more and more people remodeling their homes too, and the projects range from the mundane, like hanging drywall and finishing under a stairwell, to larger more expensive projects, like a bathroom or kitchen remodel.”

“With many home owners on better financial footing, home remodeling has become more popular,” said NAHB Remodelers Chair Paul Sullivan, of Waterville Valley, N.H. “The completion of postponed work has helped remodelers in all regions regain confidence in the remodeling market.”

And of course, all of those permits mean a positive economic impact. The NAHB reports that building a typical single family home adds 2.97 jobs and about $110,957 in taxes to the economy, while a $100,000 remodel job adds 0.89 jobs and $29,779 in taxes.

“The recent improvement in the job market has helped restore remodelers’ confidence. As homeowners feel more secure about their economic situation, they become more willing to undertake remodeling projects—especially larger, discretionary projects,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe.

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The front view of new construction going on in Rice County this summer. (photo courtesy State Bank of Faribault)

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From

scullery to sanctuary Warm wood cabinets balance the cool shades of the walls in the laundry/mud room at 421 Lockwood Drive in Northfield.

(Jaci Smith)

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mericans spend an average of eight hours a week in the laundry room doing some 35 billion loads of laundry

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But that’s changing.

Matt Drenth, of Matt D. Drenth Construction in Faribault, recently finished building a home at 421 Lockwood Drive in Northfield. And as you walk in the front door, the first thing you see across the foyer is a combined laundry room/mud room.

That’s because Drenth thinks the

laundry room belongs in flow of the living space in the home not tucked away. That makes him part of a growing movement of decorators, designers and builders who are elevating the laundry room to an integral part of a home.

Thus, when you enter Drenth’s home from the garage, you walk into a combined laundry room, complete with durable vinyl flooring, storage cubbies, a bench for pulling off heavy boots and all the necessities for a full laundry room, including cabinets, a deep sink, counter space for folding and room for an ironing board. Warm wood and cool tones in the choice of paint complement each other.

A top-of-the-line, energy efficient washer and dryer finish out the space.

The room sits mid-way between the two floors of the four-bedroom, split level home, which is perfect for families, Drenth says, because no matter whose bedroom is where, they’re just a half-flight of stairs away from dropping off or picking up their duds.

The kitchen and living room are right at the top of the stairs, completing the natural movement from one side of the

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“And if you’re having guests over, you can just close the door to the room,” Drenth said.

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Do you hear That noise is your tire talking to you

By JACI SMITH jsmith@faribault.com Drivers in the United States put more than 2,969 billion miles on their tires Sponsored by each year, CarTime Auto Service and because of 403 Stafford Rd. N. that, there Dundas are nearly 507-645-8636 11,000 tire-related crashes, during which 200 people PRESSURE: Tires lose 1 psi each month under normal operating conditions; buy an air compressor and get used to the idea of airing them up. A compressor will pay for itself; fuel economy drops when tire pressure drops. Run your fingers along the tread, as many irregularities are more easily felt than seen.

This tire was overinflated, causing the center ring only to contact the road. Consequently, whoever drove this car had only a fraction of the rubber contacting the asphalt, so their traction suffered.

To find the correct tire pressure for your tires, check the door placard or the owner’s manual.

Check the pressure when the tires are cold, before you start driving. And don’t pay attention to the myth that suggests overinflating tires reduces rolling resistance and increases fuel economy -- it’s not true.

By the numbers

Here are a few numbers to keep in mind when you’re thinking about your car’s tires:

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•19--Percentage of consumers that properly check and inflate their tires.

•1-in-4--Number of cars that have at least one tire that is significantly underinflated.

•0.3 percent--The percentage by which gas mileage lowers for every 1 pound per square inch drop in pressure.

•200--The number of people who die every year in tire-related crashes •5,000-8,000 miles--How often you should have your tires rotated.

die, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics.

Your tires are what connects you to the road and what enables you to have a safe driving experience, and yet they are also the most commonly ignored part of your car.

Pay attention to what your tires are trying to tell you, you might be surprised at what you learn.

•1--The number of times you should check your tires monthly.

•2/32”--Point at which the tread becomes even with tread-wear indicators, telling you it’s time to replace your tires •25 percent--Tire Pressure Monitoring System-equipped vehicles will warn at this level of severe underinflation •6-to-10--Number of years after which some tire manufacturers recommend

BAD SHOCKS/ SUSPENSION: And speaking of suspension, this happens when worn or damaged suspension components cause the tire to bounce as it travels, coming down harder on some spots of the tire than others.

Bad shock absorbers are the usual cause, though anything that connects the wheel to the rest of the car could be a culprit.

ROTATION/BALANCE: Heel-toe wear on your tires is typically a symptom of insufficient tire rotation intervals.

The inside and outside edges are worn down; the middle is not and that can mean underinflation. Too little pressure is arguably the most dangerous condition for a tire, as it will flex more and the heat that builds up could cause a blowout. And an underinflated tire won’t absorb bumps well and may knock the front end out of alignment or damage the suspension.

ALIGNMENT: Feathered tread blocks can mean the car’s alignment is off. The same goes if one side of your tires wears down faster than the other; that will cause the tire to wobble from side to side as it spins. Additionally, the kind of impact that will bend a wheel will generally also knock the alignment out, creating a tire wear situation that basically feeds on itself.

A 4-point alignment (as opposed to a front-end alignment) ensures that the tires are all parallel to each other and flat to the pavement, giving the tires their optimal wear profile. If the alignment is incorrect, any number of wear patterns can develop.

Worn or damaged springs, ball joints, and suspension bushings can also cause single-side wear as could carrying heavy loads frequently, and not getting your tires rotated regularly.

(Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

Tire rotation is one of the easiest auto maintenance tasks to accomplish. Done properly, it can extend the life of your tires, improve your gas mileage and ensure that your car handles in a steady and predictable manner when you need to make a sudden turn or stop. If you left all four tires in the same corner of your car for years and years, some tires would wear out faster than others.

As a rough estimate, rotating your tires every other time you change your oil should keep them wearing evenly. If you’re getting new tires or getting some of your tires balanced, the rotation should be free, and some tire retailers offer lifetime tire rotations with the purchase of a set of tires. If you’re paying for a tire rotation, it isn’t especially expensive. A price of $20 to $30 is reasonable.

The exact rotation pattern depends on the vehicle and the tires themselves. The exact pattern isn’t really that important as long as you’re consistent each time you rotate the tires.

Just make sure every tire spends some time at each corner of the car.

TREAD WEAR: Between each of your tread blocks are small, perpendicular ridges called tread wear indicators that are pretty much invisible, and don’t come in contact with the road -- until your tire has reached the end of its useful life. When the tread wears down to the point that it is flush with these small indicators, the tire is no longer safe to drive on.

The tread depth of a typical tire is 11/32 inch, and those channels are there to funnel out water and prevent hydroplaning. The tread-wear indicators are 2/32 inch high, which means the channel is pretty much non-existent. To drive safely in the rain, most experts suggest a minimum 4/32 tread, and a 6/32 tread for driving in the snow.

There are two other ways to measure tread depth, one of which can also offer you more information about potential issues with your car.

A wheel that is out of balance may also cause cupping, the appearance of worn spots in a hill/valley formation or bald spots to form. If unchecked, such cupping can lead to a blown tire.

(Sources for photos/text: AAA, Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

Gauges Tread depth gauges are cheap and easy to stow in a glove compartment. Stick the probe into the valley of the tread, press the shoulders of the probe flat against the tread bloke and read off the result. All gauges should

measure in both 32nds of an inch and millimeters.

Using a gauge also allows you to catch irregular wear, like that caused by alignment issues, long before it becomes an irrevocable problem. Catching irregular wear can also

Penny test Put a penny into the channel between tread blocks with Abe’s head upside down. If you can see all of Lincoln’s head, your tread depth is below 2/32” and the tire is legally bald.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 | PAGE 15 TIRE TYPE--Defines the proper use of the tire. “P” means this is a passenger car tire. If the tire had an “LT” then it would be for a light truck.

TIRE WIDTH--Is the width of the tire measured in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.

ASPECT RATIO--Is the ratio of the height of the tire’s crosssection to its width. “65” means that the height is equal to 65 percent of the tire’s width.

CONSTRUCTION--Tells you how the tires was put together.

The “R” stands for radial, which means that the body ply cords, which are layers of fabric that make up the body of the tire, run radially across the tire from bead to bead.

A “B” indicates the tire is of bias construction, meaning that the body ply cords run diagonally across the tire from bead to bead, with the ply layers alternating in direction to reinforce one another.

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WHEEL DIAMETER--Is the width of the wheel from one end to the other. The diameter of this wheel is 15 inches.

LOAD INDEX--Is a number that corresponds to the maximum load in pounds that a tire can support when properly inflated. You will also find the maximum load in pounds and in kilograms molded elsewhere on the tire sidewall.

SPEED RATING--Is a number that corresponds to the maximum service speed for a tire. “H” means that the tire has a maximum service speed of 130 mph.

DOT--Means the tire is compliant with all applicable safety standards established by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Adjacent to this is a tire identification or serial number.

UTOG--Stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading, a quality rating system developed by the Department of Transportation.

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f you owned a car before 1980, winterizing was an elaborate ritual, potentially involving chains, to keep your car running in tip-top shape during the cold weather months.

It never hurts to have a mechanic take a look at how your hoses and belts are holding up, and it should be part of routine maintenance every 30,000 miles or so. Cold temperatures weaken belts and hoses, and if something breaks when it’s 30 below, a tow truck will be the only way to get moving again.

Wiper blades are made out of rubber, and will crack, split and deteriorate. Cold weather can hasten that process. Clear out any snow above and below your windshield wipers -- the weight of snow can damage the wiper mechanism and make winter driving dangerous. You can also buy or ask your mechanic for windshield wiper fluid that contains anti-freeze.

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Today’s auto technology allows cars to start in the coldest weather without their owners having to do anything special -- and with a remote starter, it’s not even a bother.

But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make like a Boy Scout and be prepared. Here’s how, from the experts on car care:

Ask your mechanic to check the composition of the fluids, or you can buy an inexpensive anti-freeze tester at your local auto parts store.

When it gets cold, a 50:50 ratio, water to anti-freeze, will keep fluids from freezing at temperatures as low as 34 degrees below zero.

You don’t have to do the mixing yourself, you can buy pre-mixed bottles of antifreeze and water at gas stations. Forgetting this means your engine will run hot and possibly blow a gasket, causing you to do the same.

Keep it 50-50

Cold and constantly shifting temperatures can cause condensation to form on the walls of a gas tank in the red, and soon water will drip down and into the gas. It will eventually sink to the bottom, since water is heavier than gas, and if the water hits the gas line, it will freeze up, blocking any flow of gas to the engine.

Keeping your tank half-full will take care of this possibility.

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Stock up And of course, it wouldn’t be a car care infographic in Minnesota without a list of suggested items to store in your car:

Go thinner During the winter months, you’ll want to switch over to thinner – less viscous – oil. If you run a 10W-30 in the summer, for example, try moving to a 5W-30. Check your owners manual for specific weight of oil to use in your car.

To fix car issues on the spot:

Charge it up...

At 5 degrees, a fully charged lead-acid battery has only half its rated capacity. On top of that, during cold weather, your engine requires more current in order to get the engine started. Combine less power output with more power requirements and you get a car that won’t start on a cold winter morning. Car batteries last for about three to five years, so it’s best to keep track of how old yours is. If it’s time to get a new one, you can replace it in the fall when batteries typically go on sale.

.... and keep it flowing Check the battery cables and clamps for fraying or corrosion.

If there’s a white, powdery substance around the clamps, that’s corrosion from battery acid -make sure your mechanic cleans it off. Your battery is also filled with fluid, so make sure it has enough inside. Most batteries have caps on top, and you can check the level by removing the caps. If it’s low, ask your mechanic to fill it with distilled water.

Wear good rubber Regularly check the air pressure on each tire. Deflated tires close up the tread and decrease traction, increasing the likelihood of sliding. For every 10 degree drop in temperature, your tire’s air pressure will drop about 1 psi.

Check your owners manual to see the suggested pressure level for your tires.

Properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench and tripod-type jack; lock de-icer, folded shovel, jumper cables, tow strap, bag of salt or cat litter, windshield wiper fluid, Life Hammer, ice scraper with brush and tool kit.

If you get stranded: Fully charged cell phone (use that old one from the early 2000s. All cellular carriers must send through a 911 call whether it’s from a phone with a plan or not.), working flashlight and extra batteries, reflective triangles and brightly-colored cloth, first aid kit, wooden stick matches in a waterproof container, scissors and string/cord, non-perishable, high-energy foods like unsalted canned nuts, dried fruits, and hard candy, water bottles, warm blankets, extra mittens and hat.

(Sources: AAA, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Minnesota Safety Council)

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By JACI SMITH jsmith@faribault.com

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Know where the windshield washer fluid goes and to mationwiper sources: honestmechanic.com, be able to fill it if needed.

Ditto withcartalk.com, your windshield carbibles.com, AAA) wipers, which should be replaced twice a year. Same goes with the oil. Can you find the dipstick? It’s under the hood and is denoted by a bright yellow ring. Make sure to check it after the engine has cooled and not while it’s running. The marks on the stick will indicate whether the car needs oil. Refer to your owner’s manual for the type of oil to use.

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Take your car in to have the oil changed as often as your owner’s manual recommends. The old standard was 3,000 miles, however that may not be necessary with newer vehicles. And don’t ignore the filters, either. Changing the oil and filters regularly is the single most important thing you can do to keep your car in working order, according to the AAA.

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Do you know where your radiator is and what it does? In short, it keeps your engine cool, and thus helps you keep your cool. When you run low on coolant, and consistently run your engine, you’re asking for trouble.

Checking coolant levels is as easy as checking the oil.

Every engine is different but if you check your handbook you should find where the coolant reservoir is. It will normally be bolted to one side of the engine bay or the other, and be a white semi-transparent bottle. Wait until your engine is cool and take a look at it - the outside should have “low” and “high” marks on it and the level of coolant inside should be between the two.

Do not take the radiator cap off to check coolant levels. If the coolant system is still hot then it is still under pressure and the steam release will burn you - badly.

MECHANIC:

While there is no set schedule for getting a radiator flush, almost all car manufacturers recommend that you drain and refill your radiator with quality antifreeze at least every other year, or every 40,000 to 60,000 miles - whichever comes first.

Occasionally flushing the radiator will help keep it clean and prevent buildup of dirt and sediment.

YOU:

Just like you’d never go out in public with a loose or broken belt, you shouldn’t take your car out that way, either. Open the hood and take a look at the front of the engine bay.

That’s usually where you’ll find your belts running around pulley systems. Are they loose? Cracked? If so, they need to be replaced soon. Lose a belt and chances are excellent you won’t go anywhere in that car.

MECHANIC:

A good mechanic will recommend you let him or her take a peek at your belts every 25,000 miles or so. Replacing them at 50,000 is a necessity, not a luxury.

YOU:

The best time to realize you have a battery problem is not when your car won’t start, but if it happens, you should know how to jump start a car. Once you secure jumper cables and another car to take a charge from, be sure you know where the ends of the cables belong -- red first on both cars and then black (no certain order). Make sure your battery posts are clean and clear of buildup. You can clean them with a wire brush once you’ve disconnected the batter from the car’s electrical system.

MECHANIC:

Don’t skimp on this one, either. Though manufacturers frequently say your battery may last up to five years, it won’t.

And you can’t just look at a dipstick to see if it’s running low on juice. Replace it every 2 1/2 to 3 years, or you’ll eventually find yourself wondering whether it will start when you’re sitting in an empty parking lot in sub-zero weather.

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The great thing about checking your brakes is that you don’t have to leave your car to figure out if they need work. Is the car vibrating every time you attempt to stop? Do you hear a high-pitched metal on metal squeal as you attempt to stop?

How far down are you pushing the brake pedal before you get action? If you answer yes to any of the first three and “pretty far” on the last, you need a mechanic. And of course, if the “ABS” light on the your dashboard is on, well, then it’s obvious, isn’t it?

MECHANIC:

Have your brake fluid flushed and replaced annually. There’s no magic formula for when you should have your brakes replaced, but the “ABS” light and/or any abnormality in braking or sound while braking are excellent indicators.

YOU:

That pesky “check engine” light, which these days seems to come on quite annoyingly often. The first thing you should do is -- no kidding -- check your gas cap. This is one of the most common ways of setting off your car’s diagnostic system, since a loose gas cap defeats the fuel system’s venting arrangement. If you don’t get lucky and the engine light stays on, don’t ignore it, particularly if it’s blinking. You can buy one of those diagnostic computers that will talk to your car and display a code that tells you what’s wrong with your car, but in the end, you’re going to end up at a mechanic, so it may not be worth it.

MECHANIC:

While a basic understanding of how a car works is invaluable, there is no replacing a good, honest mechanic who will work in partnership with you to keep your car running.

Signs of a good mechanic include one who’s not afraid to disclose warranty or guarantee information, one who operates a clean garage, one who provides line item detail of the work that needs to be done for you to sign off on before work begins, and one who will be ASE-certified.

Here are some other fun (sarcasm) lights that brighten your dashboard. You should learn when you can and cannot safely ignore them: Oil light: Find the nearest gas station and check your oil. Add more as needed. Do not keep driving.

Battery light: This usually means the alternator is no longer charging the battery. But check them both when in for service. Tf the alternator is no longer charging, your car will only run until the battery dies. So the less things you have on (Heater, wipers, radio, headlights) the farther you will get on the battery, at least until you get into a garage or home.

ABS light: This isn’t dire. See reference above. No immediate action is needed. When the “ABS” light is on the system is deactivated so the anti-lock brakes will not work if you come across slippery conditions.

Brake light: First check your emergency brake. This is usually the issue, though you normally will smell burning rubber if you’re driving with the brake engaged. But if that’s not it, it could mean your brake fluid is dangerously low. Stop at the nearest gas station and have it checked out.

Tire pressure light: Head to a gas station with an air pump as soon as you can. Driving on an underinflated tire is tough on the tire and can lead to a dangerous blowout or flat while you’re traveling at high speeds.

Temperature gauge: If this registers in the red or hot, don’t wait. Pull over, shut off the car immediately and call for a tow. Same thing with the fluid gauge or light. It means you’re low on the fluid that helps keep your car engine cool. An overheated engine that continues to run is an engine that will soon need to be replaced.

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