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A razor, to cut around fixture if there’s paint Lineman’s pliers Screwdriver Non-contact voltage tester[1] X Research source Wire strippers Extra wire nuts Wire nuts are the plastic cone-looking pieces covering the ends of where the wires come together, connecting the black and white wires coming from the fixture to the wires coming from the ceiling. There might also be a ground wire from the fixture attached to the metal of the junction box in the ceiling by a screw....

Keep attacking this initial spot until you get underneath all layers of the roofing and above the decking below. Lever against the timber and the underside of the felt and separate the two layers. Use a small spade with a curve that isn’t too pronounced. Remove manageable chunks one at a time. Throw each chunk into a pile on a tarp for disposal later, or into a dumpster if you have one available....

Roots are growing out of the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. Roots are growing up through the surface of the soil. The plant has grown tall enough that it’s in danger of tipping over easily. The soil, even when moist, pulls away from the interior of the pot (this indicates that the roots are pushing against the pot and compacting the soil). The plant’s growth rate becomes sluggish or stops during its typical growth season (usually spring and summer)....

If someone cuts in front of you while you’re in line, this is rude. You can just ignore it, or you can be assertive. It depends on how bothered you are by it. However, if someone just doesn’t say excuse me when he or she burps, that can be considered rude, but does not necessarily need a response. One way you may want to practice being assertive is to practice speaking clearly and deliberately....

On some Androids, you may first have to tap Settings and then tap Contacts. If you aren’t signed into Google Contacts, you’ll be prompted to enter your email address and/or password before continuing. 10 minutes ago 1 hour ago Yesterday 1 week ago Custom - Enter a number of days, hours, and/or minutes to revert back to. 10 minutes ago 1 hour ago Yesterday 1 week ago Custom - Enter a number of days, hours, and/or minutes to revert back to....

Order custom puzzles through sites like Shutterfly and Collage. Consider adding a message to your puzzle’s image like, “Surprise! You’re going to Hawaii!” or “Happy Birthday! Mickey’s waiting for you!” If the puzzle comes in a box with the puzzle’s image on it, put it in a blank box or bag, so your loved one won’t know what they’re revealing until the puzzle is complete. Theme your clues around the destination....

Alternatively, you could try ripening the mangoes by covering them with onions and hay in a warm place; this method of ripening was used for ages in India. When wrapping mangoes in a paper bag or newspaper, be sure not to close the bag completely. Some air and gas needs to escape or mold and mildew might start to form. [2] X Research source Add an apple or banana to the bag to speed up the ripening even more....

If you buy an existing hotel it will probably be cheaper than building a new one, unless the property needs major renovations. You may also be able to keep some of the staff, which will simplify your employment hunt later on. However, if the hotel you’re buying had a bad reputation, your profits may suffer. You’ll have to work hard to advertise that the hotel is under new management. If you build a new hotel, it will probably be more expensive....

A cyberattack on Friday took down the Colonial Pipeline computer system, which is responsible for fuel production for large swaths of the United States. In the days since, stories have emerged of people being turned away from stations because of a lack of gas, getting into physical altercations over the limited resource and hoarding fuel, which only exacerbates the problem. The White House has been working with Colonial on resuming normal service, which the company said hopes to happen by the end of the week....

Remember that overheating can cause serious damage to the engine in your vehicle. Stop driving immediately if your vehicle begins to overheat. If your vehicle has been running hotter than usual, you may have a slow leak, as there is still enough coolant in the system to keep the engine cool enough to operate. Coolant has a green or orange hue to it and should look quite different from motor oil or water....

Be sure that you’re using the most recent update of Chrome. You may not be able to view all tabs if you’re using an older version. An alternative way to get here is by using the keyboard shortcut: Shift + Command + A on Mac, or Control + Shift + A on PC. If you close a tab by mistake and want to open it again, click the three dots in the upper right-hand corner and open the menu....

To see read receipts in Android Messages, both you and the person you’re texting must be using a texting app that supports RCS, and have read receipts enabled. Read receipts require an internet connection, so you’ll need to have Wi-Fi or cellular data enabled. Depending on your region, you may be prompted to enable these features through a service called Jibe Mobile by Google. [1] X Research source This just means that your provider isn’t totally set up for using these chat features....

If there is no battery inside your clock, most battery packs have embossed letters inside the battery spaces telling you what size batteries to get. If your clock has an alarm or a calendar, you may find that it has many dials. Your dials may have arrows or diagrams next to them that indicate their function. You should choose a dial and put your fingers on it firmly. Then turn the clock around so that you can see the hands moving, and turn the dial to figure out which hand it is connected to....

If you’re in a state or national park, make sure that you’ve set up in a designated campsite. Often, these will be marked with numbered metal posts and will feature picnic tables, fire pits, and sometimes water spigots for using. If you’re backcountry camping, make sure that you follow the regulations for the park or nature reserve in which you’re camping. Different parks will have regulations about how close you’re allowed to camp to water, for example, or how close you can camp next to the trail....

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If you are a beginner, then try to find a jacket pattern that does not require interfacing or a lining. This will make the process much easier. [2] X Research source You may also want to avoid patterns with lots of pleating, special stitches, and complex closures. Fabric for the outside of the jacket. Your pattern may suggest several different fabric options and you can choose the one that best suits your intentions for the jacket....

For example, if the elastic is part of a waistband, then measure around the person’s waist. Use this measurement to figure out how much elastic you will need for the waistband, and cut the elastic to this length. If the person wants the elastic to fit snugly, then subtract some length from the measurement. For example, if the person wants a somewhat snug waistband, then subtract 2 inches (5. 1 cm) to 4 inches (10 cm) from the waist measurement and cut the elastic to this length....