No. You can't place any material on the windows, except for government certifications or inspection stickers.

It's really not safe if you're driving and can't see from your car's windows because you have Rhode Island-sized signs posted which detail your desire to sell.

And yes, the Racine Police Department will ticket you.

They've got a state statute covering their back: 346.88(3)(a).

It states:

"No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any sign, poster or other nontransparent material upon the front windshield, front side wings, side windows in the driver's compartment or rear window of such vehicle other than a certificate or other sticker issued by order of a governmental agency. Such permitted sticker shall not cover more than 15 square inches of glass surface and shall be placed in the lower left-hand corner of the windshield; the left corner being on the driver's left when seated behind the wheel."

What is the best way to preserve a newspaper clipping, to keep it from fading and turning yellow?

Head to Kinko's, make a copy on high quality, acid and lignin-free paper, and throw the newspaper away. These daily barkers of news are printed on cheap paper that isn't made to last.

This is best used as fish wrap, bird cage liner or, if you're scraping by, wrapping paper. Merry Christmas!

If you're determined to save the actual clipping, try a de-acidifying spray. It preserves the paper and prevents further yellowing and fading. The sprays are available under various names at stores that sell scrapbooking and archival supplies.

Soak the newspaper in a solution of milk of magnesia and club soda if de-acidifying sprays are unavailable. Photocopy the original before soaking, and test-soak a small scrap before committing the entire clipping.

Once preserved, store the scrap between Mylar and a sheet of acid- and lignin-free paper. You may then place it in an archival-quality scrapbook or photo album.

A word of warning: Don't use those sticky photo albums - the glue speeds the deterioration of your papers and photos.

Where can I take my old paint cans, motor oil, etc. for disposal? The garbage people won't take it.

When it comes to collecting trash and household hazardous waste, you're looking at a veritable landfill of rules, regulations and policies that vary by municipality here in Racine County.

The short answer to your question, if you live in the City of Racine, is this: Yes, the city will pick up your old paint as long as you dry it out by packing the paint can with absorbent material like kitty litter or sawdust that soaks up the liquid. Leave the lid off and place it at the curb or alley line.

There is no pickup on oil, but you can take oil and antifreeze to 830 Marquette St., across from the city bulky waste site, and they will accept it as long as you have identification that shows you are a city resident. They're open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For information on what is accepted at the bulky waste site (brush, stoves, tires, television sets, water heaters and the like) located at Ninth and Pearl streets and questions on solid waste disposal, call (262) 636-9126.

Big, old, clunky dead refrigerators and freezers are a perennial problem, and it's not unusual to see them migrate up and down an alley because they don't get picked up by the city. You usually have to pay a private vendor $10 to $25 to dispose of items like refrigerators, freezers, stoves, clothes dryers and dishwashers. Call the city for names of such vendors.

This information applies just to city residents. For other municipalities, your best bet is to call the city, village or town hall.

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