Calculate how much you are paying in car repairs every single month. Compare that to the cost of a new car. Consider the age and mileage of the car. New cars typically depreciate about 22 percent in the first year. Most people keep their car about six years before trading it in. Whether your car is paid off or not makes a difference because, if it's paid off, you will be able to take the value of the car off the purchase price of a new one. Calculate the monthly cost of your car, including fuel, insurance, and the repairs. It's a trickier question if your car is costing you money to repair and you haven't paid it off yet. Then, you need to consider how much you would get if you traded it in. Compare this figure with the costs of a new car. Which is more? Consider insurance costs. It's usually more costly to pay insurance and registration fees on a newer car. A few hundred dollars every month in regular maintenance on your used car might actually be less than a car payment, even if you purchased a used car. Keep in mind that new vehicles will have some maintenance costs too, just not as many, especially if they are on warranty. But you will still need to change the oil, perhaps the tires, the brakes, or change a belt, and things like that. How regular are your maintenance costs? If you've had one big repair, but it's something that should keep the car running for some time, that might make driving your old car longer worth it. However, if the car is starting to nickel and dime you with repair costs for small things on a regular basis, and those costs are more than a new car payment would be, the math points you toward the new car. A lot of this depends on your own personal budget. Budgeting is simple. How much money do you bring in, and how much money do you spend per month? Financial advisers say you should not spend more than 22 percent of your net pay on a new vehicle's costs. If buying a new car is easy for you to afford, because your revenue exceeds expenses, it's probably a much easier call. If you can't fit a new car payment into your budget without incurring hardship, you probably should hold onto the old car, unless it's costing you more in repairs to drive it than you would spend on a new car. Could you afford a newer used vehicle? Consider all options. Calculate the cost of a new vehicle, a leased vehicle, and of a new used vehicle with lower mileage than the one you have now. New cars come with more hidden costs than just the sticker price or monthly payment, as do older ones. Make sure to fully calculate all costs of new versus old. You may have lower insurance premiums, registration fees or even personal property taxes on an older, used car depending on the state. For example, some calculators include things like the price of a replacement vehicle, the percent sales tax on the purchase, vehicle license cost per year, title mortgage and registration fees, whether you're financing the down payment amount, the annual percentage rate of financing, the number of months financed, annual insurance cost and miles driven per year. Other factors include miles driven per year, fuel price per gallon, age of the vehicle in years, and repair and maintenance costs per month. How much gas mileage does your old car get? There are some costs to old cars that add up. If you got a new car, could you purchase a hybrid? Are you driving around a large gas guzzling SUV, when you have a lengthy commute? In such a case, you might save a lot of money on gas costs by trading down to a smaller fuel efficient vehicle. It's also better for the environment. Use a keep your vehicle calculator. Some online sites have developed calculators that help you determine whether to buy a new vehicle or keep your present vehicle. Some people say the most reliable way to save money on a car is to drive it until it drops. This is an intangible consideration, but everything can't be broken down to basic math. A good rule of thumb is that a well-cared for car can run past the 100,000 mile (160,000km) mark on the odometer. A new car should be more than a "want." Do you "need" it? Do you enjoy your car? Do you like the car you are in, or do you cringe when you have to drive it? Do you have a long commute? How many hours a day are you inside your car? All of these questions can help you decide whether you should trade it in.

Summary: Do the math. Determine how much you spend in maintenance costs. Determine your budget. Factor in less obvious costs. Determine gas mileage differences between new and old. See how long you can drive the car.

Take the 4 outer roof pieces, and glue them together to form a picture-frame-like box. Using the 4 inner roof pieces, glue them together to form a box that will fit inside the outer roof frame. If there are small gaps, don't worrythose can be taken care of with filler before painting. Center the frame structure on top of the roof, and mark the location. Apply glue to the bottom of the frame, and attach. Add the 4 support blocks on the inside corners of the frame, as shown. Apply glue to the support blocks, and set the roof top in place. It should be flush with the top of the frames. Replace the frames with solid pieces. Instead of an outer frame and an inner frame plus support blocks, center and attach one .7u square x .1u high piece, then top it with a .6u square x .1u high piece. Center and glue this block to the top of the roof assembly. Make sure the entire roof assembly is squared, and let dry.

Summary: Build the outer roof frame. Build the inner roof frame. Attach the frame. Attach the top. Alternate roof assembly: Add a roof cap for the lantern. Allow to dry. Add a lantern.

If you cannot find any spirit gum, try another type of cosmetic adhesive meant for gluing on lace-front wigs, mustaches, and beards. For example, the Telesis 5 silicone matte lace adhesive is designed for use with skin and lace-backed cosmetic items. Try to get something high quality. It may be more expensive, but a cheaper product may irritate your skin. If you have not used spirit gum before, or have sensitive skin, consider doing a patch test on your inner elbow or wrist to see whether or nor you are allergic to the spirit gum. If you are allergic, consider using wig tape instead. Place the merkin in your genital area to approximate its proper placement. Draw a guideline with an eyeliner if you do not feel you will be able to apply the glue in the right area. Once you apply the spirit gum, it will be tricky to remove it. Flip the merkin over so that the mesh side is facing you. Twist the cap off the spirit gum, and use the brush to trace the perimeter of the merkin. Most bottles of spirit gum will have a brush attached to the cap, like nail polish. If yours did not come with a brush, use popsicle stick or a clean brush with short, stiff bristles instead. Position it just above the pubic mound, where the majority of your pubic hair would be. If you need to make any adjustments, do so now. Start smoothing the merkin from the center and move to the edges. Don't worry if the merkin starts to slip; it's simply because the spirit gum has not finished setting. Simply hold the merkin in place until it stays still. It should only take a few seconds for it to finish setting. Avoid scrubbing the merkin itself. Spirit gum is typically waterproof and can last a few showers. Remember, this is not a permanent accessory, so you will need to remove it after day or two. Do not wear it for more than 3 to 4 days. Merkins are reusable. If you'd like to wear your merkin more often, take it off, clean it, and reapply it using the same method listed above. You can also secure it using some wig tape instead.
Summary: Buy some spirit gum online or from a costume shop. Stand in front of a mirror, naked, and figure out where to place the merkin. Apply the glue to the back, perimeter of the merkin and wait about 20 seconds for it to get tacky. Place the merkin, glue side down, onto your skin. Smooth the merkin down onto your skin, and hold it in place until the spirit gum sets. Wear your merkin, and wash your body as usual if you want to wear for 3 to 4 days.