Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Volume 49, No. 39
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THRIFT STORE NOW OPEN MINISTRIES OF PROJECT HAPPINESS THRIFT STORE Open Monday - Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm! ALL CLOTHING & SHOES $1.00 Located in the Skyline Plaza, Albert Lea, MN
Taking Donations Call 719-289-4805 (local #)
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HUMANE SOCIETY SUPPLIES NEEDED Help our furry f�iends by donating any o� �he fo�lowing items: Cat Litter, Medium Litter Pans, Cat/Dog Treats and Purina Cat Chow Complete (blue bag)
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Thursday by 4pm
507-377-8501
OR DROP OFF AT 101 JAMES AVE., ALBERT LEA, MN
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Deadline for ALL Display Ads is at the end of the business day on the Thursday prior to the following Tuesday’s publication of the Freeborn County Shopper.
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Kitchen Cabinets: Reface or Replace? The kitchen is a busy room in many homes. That popularity likely has something to do with why so many homeowners spend sizable sums renovating their kitchens. According to highlights from the 2022 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, the median spend on major kitchen remodels grew by 14 percent from the previous year, and minor remodels increased by 25 percent. Spurred on by increased time spent at home during the pandemic, the main impetus for kitchen remodels according to the study was that homeowners wanted to make these improvements all along and finally had the time and means to do so. There are many aspects of a kitchen that homeowners can change. Houzz found 94 percent of renovators either fully or partially replaced cabinets in
their improvement plans. Cabinets are a major component of kitchen layouts. Cabinets help to establish the aesthetic of a kitchen and serve a useful function, providing necessary storage space to ensure the room does not appear cluttered. Homeowners have different options when it comes to cabinet renovations, and they may need to decide if they need to replace or reface their cabinets.
Replacement Cabinet replacement involves removing all of the existing cabinets before new cabinets are leveled and installed. According to the home improvement resource The Spruce, homeowners can expect to pay between $13,000 and $30,000 for contractor-grade cabinets. Cabinet replacement is a good idea when homeowners want to add more cabinet space or create a new layout in the room.
Refacing Cabinet refacing is less messy and less disruptive than replacement. All cabinets remain the same size and in the same location. The cabinet boxes must be in good shape to facilitate a refacing. The process involves installation of new drawer fronts and cabinet doors, as well as veneering of the cabinet boxes. New hardware typically is installed as well. The insides of the cabinets typically remain the same. The Spruce says cabinet refacing can be 30 to 50 percent cheaper than a replacement. Most people call in professionals to change their cabinets. Cabinet replacement can be a do-it-yourself job, but it involves measuring and ensuring everything fits and is leveled appropriately. Homeowners who choose to reface their cabinets themselves may opt to paint or restain. Wood veneer or a new door and drawer panel installation can be complicated and is best left to qualified contractors.
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Classifieds
Marketplace
Auctions & Sales Garage Sales All Church Rummage Sale 1540 S Shore Dr Albert Lea, 9/28 & 9/29 8am - 5pm Multi family, Rain or Shine.
GARAGE SALE 1816 LAKEWOOD AVE ALBERT LEA, Sept. 29th 8am-4pm Sept. 30th 8am-noon
Kitchen table w/chairs, two end tables w/charging ports, four floor lamps, set of new counter stools, dresser, 32in & 55 in TVs, large TV stand, porta-crib and children’s items, small bike, home, office, and kitchen supplies, and much more! YARD SALE OF THE YEAR 3500 3RD AVE SW. AUSTIN, SEPT. 29TH 2PM-5PM SEPT 30TH 9AM-5PM NEW/USED COATS, XL LIKE NEW, LARGE AIR FRYER, LARGE MICROWAVE OVEN, LARGE BLACK OVER THE RANGE HOOD WITH LIGHT, HEATING MASSAGE RECLINER, LOTS OF CLOTHING AND SHOES AND MISCELLANEOUS, PORCH PATIO SWING, LOTS OF COLLECTIBLES.
Merchandise Antiques & Collectibles ANTIQUES WANTED! TOYS, RED WING CROCKS, ADVERTISING SIGNS BEER, FOOD, MACHINERY GAS, OIL, ECT. & ADVERTISING TINS, CARPENTER TOOLS, GUNS, WWI WWII VIETNAM PHOTOGRAPHS, MEDALS, HELMETS, KNIVES, SWORDS, CAST IRON FRY PANS, FLOOR GRATES, PUMPS, POCKET WATCHES, JEWELRY, PADLOCKS, WEATHERVANES, CUPALAS, BARN PULLEYS, LICENSE PLATES, CLOCKS, BOTTLES, POTTERY, MAGAZINES, POSTCARDS, MARBLES, CHAUFFEUR BADGES, CATALOGS, BOOKS, ANYTHING PAPER, DECOYS, REELS, RADIOS, STERLING SILVER, COINS, TOKENS, OLD PHOTOGRAPHS, WOOD & PAPER SHELL BOXES, WOOD BOXES,SCALES, LANTERNS, LAMPS, CLOTHING, ANYTHING MADE BEFORE 1960 COUNTRYSIDE ANTIQUES 507-402-0880.
Antiques & Collectibles Buying and selling silver bars, silver dollars, rare coins, gold coins, gold jewelry, any gold-silver items, collector coins. Kuehl’s Coins, Fairmont, Minnesota, 507-235-3886.
NEED CASH
I give free appraisals of your coins 1964 and older.I am also looking to buy older coins such as silver dollars, halves,quarters,dimes and Indianhead cents. &DOO 5RQ IURP +D\¿HOG 507-477-2427 or 507-259-6460
Farm Equipment & Supplies FOR SALE: 110 bales of grass hay-$3.50 per bale Two grain trucks w/boxes and hoist Call for more info (507)271-0799
Fuel and Wood
Machinery & Tools POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville STIHL Products in Stock We’re your Stihl Dealer. 507-448-3302 TRADING POST Gordonsville
Pets & Livestock Domestic Pets Five puppies for sale 3 female, 2 male Yorkshire Terrier & Papillon mix Available 10/14/23 (507)245-3554
Rentals Apartments
COMPOST FOR SALE:
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2021 Stehl Tow Dolly New spare tire and rim, tied on straps-$1,550 Sam: (507)438-0595
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Trucks, SUVs & Vans 2022 Ford Maverick Pickup, All-wheel drive, 30,000 miles Some factory warranty, Extras: Tonneau cover, cruise-control, updated rims, updated speakers, Area 51 color ¿UP (507)473-0242
Services
By the pail or truckload. For loading large loads, call 507-438-3228.
Raise your hand if you want your business to make LESS money next year.
Parts & Accessories
Construction
Tree Service
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O’Connell Tree Service Removal, trimming, land clearing for commercial/residential Insured 507-402-3112 FREE ESTIMATES!
Junk Removal Junk Removal - Old appliances, furniture, electronics, yard waste as well as any kind of Junk from Anywhere! Basements, attics, garages. Free Estimates. Senior Discounts. BEST PRICES Call anytime: 507-219-0727
Selling your home? Advertise here and sell it faster. Call Classifieds at 205.280.5667.
Linder Tree Service
Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal! Boom truck and insured. Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081
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Buying Junk Vehicles! Paying cash. Top $$ prices. Will pick up 7 days/week. 641-590-7068
Lawn & Garden
Drop off your leaves, grass, branches. Reasonable rates.
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Spacious 1 bedroom 10 miles north of Albert Lea (in Hartland). $405-$435/mo, all utilities included except electric. Background checks required. No smoking! No pets! Call or text 507-456-9514
Transportation Boats & Watercraft Winter Steal of a Deal! 1986 Sea Ray. All new $6,000 engine in 2018 Warranted. Only 20 hours of use on new engine. Asking only $4,000 Also boat lift with new, blue canopy - $1,500 Call: 507-373-9188
Appliance Service ON THE SPOT APPLIANCE SERVICE
Will Repair most Household Appliances & Commercial Cooking Products. 30+ Years Experience, Reasonable Rates.
Call Orrin Mortensen at 507-214-8099 ANYTIME
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