Before you paint the veneer, you have to fill in any areas where the veneer has been chipped, gouged, or dented. Remove any loose chunks of veneer and sand down the edges around each hole. Fill each hole with wood filler, and then smooth it out with a putty knife. Make sure the hole is completely filled in with putty.  Let the putty dry completely before proceeding. Follow the manufacturer's directions regarding drying time. Depending on the depth of the holes, drying time could take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. Paint won't properly stick to a surface that's covered in dirt, grease, oil, or grime. To ensure the paint has a clean surface, wipe the area with a degreasing cleaner, such as ammonia-based cleaners, denatured alcohol, or ½ cup (4 ounces) of trisodium phosphate mixed with ½ gallon (1.9 L) of water.  Use a clean sponge or non-abrasive scrubbing pad to scrub the veneer surface with the degreaser. After cleaning, wipe the area down with a clean damp cloth to remove leftover degreaser. Let the surface dry completely. Outfit an orbital sander with 220-grit sandpaper. Sand the veneer to smooth out the wood filler, even out the surface, and gently scratch the veneer. This will give the primer something to stick to.  You can use a sanding block to sand small areas, but an orbital sander will make the job go much faster. Use a sanding block to reach crevices and hard-to-reach areas. Before you start painting, it's important to remove all traces of dust and particulates that were created by the sanding. Vacuum the piece and the surrounding area to remove excess dust, and then wipe the piece down with a slightly damp cloth. Give the surface some time to dry before priming.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Repara las marcas y los agujeros. Limpia la superficie con desengrasante. Lija la superficie. Pasa la aspiradora para eliminar el polvo.


Before you plant clover, you will need to get rid of any unwanted plant growth. You may use a weed killer, to eliminate any existing turf, weeds, or other unwanted plants.Some types of weed treatments, such as systemic herbicides or chemical broadleaf treatments, may require you to wait up to two weeks before planting new ground cover. Follow all label directions carefully. If animals may feed on your clover, if you may allow the clover to flower for bees to pollinate, and if the area drains into existing groundwater, avoid using chemical compounds such as Roundup. Clover seeds will do best if they don't have to compete with weeds while they're getting established. To remove all vegetation, rocks, and debris from the area, till or rake the soil to a depth of about eight inches (20 cm).  Tilling a month in advance will give any weeds time to regrow so you can remove them before planting. Tilling now will also make it easier to change the soil if the pH needs to be adjusted. To encourage latent weeds and vegetation to grow, provide the tilled area with a light misting of water every day. This process will help you eliminate weeds in a couple weeks, right before planting the clover seeds. You don't have to worry about watering if you're getting sufficient rain during this time. A couple days before planting, use a spade or small shovel to dig up any weeds that have sprouted up since you tilled the land. This will kill competition and give the clover the best possible chance of thriving. You can also use a scythe to cut them out.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Trata la zona con un herbicida. Labra la tierra un mes antes de plantar. Riega la zona a diario. Retira la maleza.


Before you plunge into a content writing career, it's important to be aware of the facts. Most writers graduate with a degree or certificate in content writing and are quick to learn the realities of the industry, including:  Low pay. Most content writing positions do not pay well, especially entry level writing positions. Small newspapers or publications are often good places to start in terms of gaining experience and contacts. But often, the compensation will be $10-$12 an hour. The average salary for content writers in the United States is $40,000 a year. Higher paying positions in the content writing field include project managers, online researchers, and proposal writers. However, you will need higher levels of experience to qualify for these positions.  Lack of creative license. Though you may think content writing will give you a chance to showcase your creativity and rousing ability with words, in fact, most content writing is seen as a way to sell a product or simply inform a reader of the facts. In a content writer role, you will likely be writing about dry or dull topics, though you may get a chance to also write copy for more engaging projects on occasion. Your employer will dictate the topics you write about, and you will need to learn to be flexible and engaged on even the most obscure or boring subjects, regardless of your personal preference.  Quick turnarounds. When you write for an employer, on their timeline, you will need to be able to write fast and write well. This is especially true for writers just breaking into content writing. Often, your project will come with an expected words per hour, or article per hour, as well as strict deadlines. You will not have time to labor over every word or turn of phrase. Instead, you will need to produce content fast and at a constant rate. Technical writing is a type of content writing that focuses on communicating technical material through manuals, reports, and online documents. This could be a how to guide, a safety manual for a worksite, or a...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Comprende la realidad de este trabajo. Considera la posibilidad de obtener un certificado en redacción técnica. Toma clases de escritura en internet. Utiliza tu título para obtener un trabajo en la escritura de contenido.


Before you plunge into trip planning, consider your budget for the gift. How much can you spend on the vacation trip gift? Think about whether you can afford to pay for just the travel ticket, more than one ticket, or accommodations as well. Come up with a solid amount of money you can spend on the gift and go from there. For example, you may be able to afford to spend $500 on the gift, which will cover travel expenses but not accommodations for two people. Or you may be able to spend $1000 on the gift, which will cover travel expenses and accommodations for one person. Start by determining where you would like to send this person as a gift. Perhaps the person always talks about taking a beach vacation in Mexico or they have always wanted to travel overseas to see a relative. You may decide to choose a destination that will fulfill the person’s lifelong dream or a spot they have often mentioned travelling to. Ask yourself, “Where would this person enjoy travelling to?”  You could also pick a destination that you think they may enjoy going to, such as a tropical destination or a destination in Europe. Or you may opt for a destination like Disneyland or Graceland if you think the person will enjoy going there. Another option is to leave the destination blank and allow the person to choose their own destination once you give them the gift. You may set aside a certain amount of money for the gift and tell the person they can travel anywhere within that budget. To book the vacation trip for the person, you will need to choose the travel dates. You may opt for flex dates if you are not sure when the person will be free to take the trip, as flex dates allow you to change the travel dates if necessary. Or you may plan the travel dates for a time you know the person is going to free, such as spring break, summer break, or holiday break. If you do purchase the trip with set travel dates, make sure the person will be available for travel on those dates. You may need to check with the person’s partner or family to...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Determina el presupuesto. Escoge un destino. Determina las fechas de viaje. Encuentra alojamiento. Confirma que el viaje de vacaciones es un regalo adecuado. Compra el viaje.


Before you poke someone for the first time, it's nice to know exactly what you're doing. Poking a friend does the following:  Sends your friend a notification saying "(Your name) poked you." Gives your friend the option to poke you back, dismiss the poke, or ignore it. Records the poke on your friend's poke page.  Note: Each poke is only visible to whichever friend you poke. In other words, besides your friend, no one else can see the poke. Poking a friend is easy. To start, just visit the profile of the person you'd like to poke. You can do this by entering their name into the search bar, visiting your Friends page, clicking their name in your news feed, etc. You can only poke friends — you won't get the option to poke on the pages of people you aren't friends with. .." button. At the top of your friend's profile, you'll see a profile picture on the left, a cover photo stretching across the top, and a few buttons on the right side. Look for the one with an ellipses (three dots) on it. Click this button. " This will send your friend a poke notification. Your friend can reply by poking you back or removing the poke. Facebook gives you a convenient way to view all of your pokes at once: the Pokes page. This is available at Facebook.com/pokes. Here, you can see who you've poked and who has poked you. If you've been poking back and forth with a friend, this page will also show how many times in a row you've been poked. When someone pokes you (or you poke them and they poke you back), you will see a blue "poke" button next to their name on your Pokes page. Click this to automatically poke this person back. This is a convenient way to poke lots of people at once without having to visit their profiles.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Aprende qué significa "Dar un toque". Ve al perfil de un amigo. Haz clic en el botón "…". Haz clic en "Dar un toque". Visita la página "Toques" para ver quién te ha dado un toque. Utiliza los botones de la página "Toques" para devolver los toques.


Before you practice abdominal breathing, pay attention to your normal patterns of breathing. Abdominal breathing should work to alter the normal pace and size of your breaths to promote relaxation.  Close your eyes and pay attention to your breathing. Try to focus on your breaths and block out other stimulants like noises or smells. If possible, do this in a closed-off room away from distractions. Do you breathe into your chest or abdomen? Does your breathing feel slow? Fast? Are your breaths too shallow? See if there's anything about your breathing that feels abnormal. Doing occasional abdominal breathing exercises can help regulate normal breathing. Once you're lying down, it helps to position your hands in a way that will allow you to track your breathing. Place one hand on your upper chest and the other just below your ribcage. Relax your hands as much as you can, allowing your elbows to rest on the ground, bed, or sofa. As you exhale, tighten your stomach muscles. Push out as much air as you can by using your abdominal muscles as you exhale. Breathe through pursed lips as you let the breath out. Exhale until you cannot comfortably continue to breathe out. As an alternative to breathing out through pursed lips, try the Ujjayi breathing technique. Keep your lips sealed and exhale through your nose. As you exhale, tighten the muscles in the back of your throat to push the breath out. Once you’re finished exhaling, repeat the exercise. Continue the exercise for about 5 to 10 minutes. Once you’ve gotten comfortable with abdominal breathing, practice different patterns, rates, and depths of breathing. Different types of abdominal breathing can slow down a stressed nervous system or even stimulate anti-inflammatory responses in your immune system. Some techniques include:  Breathing out for twice as long as you breath in. For example, you might breathe in for 5 counts, and breathe out for 10 counts. This will slow your heart rate and signal your nervous system to go into relaxation mode. Practicing the “Breath...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Observa tu respiración normal. Coloca las manos en el pecho y el abdomen. Exhala lentamente a través de la boca o la nariz. Prueba distintos patrones de respiración.


Before you print all of your copies, test out the size and design by printing a single copy. If, after printing and folding the copy, you like how the pamphlet looks, go ahead and print out the rest of your copies. If not, continue tweaking the design and printing out samples until you're satisfied with the design. The type of paper you use for your sample copy does not matter, as the main purpose of a sample copy is to This will ensure that your pamphlet is printed in the right format so it can be easily folded. If you are printing pamphlets in bulk, contact a local print center—they may be able to print large quantities at a cheaper price than printing them at home. You may want to print your pamphlet in a more durable paper like cardstock to prevent them from tearing or crumpling. Your pamphlet should be separated into 3 columns separated by 2 gaps on the page. Fold the right and left columns towards the center, then flatten and crease the side edges. Position the fold so that the side you intended to be the cover rests on top. These instructions are for the standard tri-fold pamphlet style. If your pamphlet template deviates from the six-panel, tri-fold style, you may find folding instructions on YouTube. After you've made a pamphlet, don't just let it sit around. Make a list of spots where your target audience will be most likely to pick up the pamphlet. Ask each place if you would be allowed to distribute pamphlets there, and drop off a stack of pamphlets to all willing places.  Instead of "Don't forget to check us out on social media to keep up on what we're doing," for example, say "Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!" If you are making a pamphlet on the benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy, for example, you might contact nearby community health centers, support groups, or counseling offices.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Crea una muestra primero. Imprime el folleto con una impresora que permita una impresión a doble cara (dúplex). Pliega el folleto Distribuye el folleto en los lugares en los que será mejor recibido.


Before you proceed to editing your film watch all your footage through, writing notes on every shots stating if it works, are there technical problems. This will save you a lot of time when editing. Many cameras edit in limited ways and some have special effects. Learn how to "cut" pieces of your footage together and put music or speech over your video. Check your camera's manual or use a software package like iMovie to make your final cuts. One way is to use your VCR or DVD burner to make copies for friends and auditions. If your film is digital, you can also output your final edit to a readable format to send via email. Also if your film is in digital format you can upload to YouTube or another video sharing site. Check up with the website's video formats to see if you can upload your movie.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Registra el metraje. Edita el documental.


Before you pull any pranks, it's a good idea to make sure that your office doesn't strictly prohibit or restrict pranks in the workplace. Then double check the rules to make sure that your prank wouldn't constitute any kind of dismissible or reprimandable offense.  Make sure your pranks would not be considered harassment (including sexual harassment). If you're unclear on the rules or unsure about whether a prank would be allowed in the workplace, it's best to talk to your supervisor to get permission first. Describe the types of pranks you're planning and see what he or she says. When you devise a prank to play on a coworker, it's important to choose pranks that you wouldn't mind receiving. Think of it as treating others the way you want to be treated, since your coworkers will most likely retaliate.  If you're going to dish out pranks, you'll need to anticipate pranks in return. A good gauge is to ask yourself, "Would I be upset at all if someone did this to me?" (And someone almost certainly will.) Think about any possible repercussions that might arise from your prank.  Avoid any pranks involving race, religion, or sex. You should also generally avoid any pranks that might make someone uncomfortable. It's always important to make sure you pull pranks on the right people - someone you know well, someone whose sense of humor you know well, or a regular office prankster. In really serious cases, a prank could even get you in trouble, so it's important to be aware of whom you play pranks on and how intense they get.  Do not play a prank on anyone you've had tension or feuds with in the past, as a prank may set that individual off. Avoid pranking your boss unless you know him or her extraordinarily well and can pull off a prank that won't challenge his/her authority. Without some type of close, personal relationship with your boss, your pranks could land you in hot water.  Don't prank anyone who is considered vulnerable or easily upset. This could create a very negative situation at your office and may result...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Revisa el manual del empleado para ver si hay reglas sobre hacer bromas. Mantén las bromas razonables. Elige los blancos adecuados. Elige el momento, el lugar y la situación adecuados.


Before you purchase a guinea pig, familiarize yourself with the kind of care guinea pigs need. You want to make sure you have the time and money to truly commit to your pet before making a purchase.  Guinea pigs are social animals. While it's not impossible to  make a guinea pig happy without a cage mate, it can be difficult. Guinea pigs thrive when they have a cage mate and many rescues will want you to adopt a pair together. Consider buying two guinea pigs to make sure your pet is not lonely. However, you should make sure that no two males, or a male and female should be placed together because there are already too many unwanted guinea pigs in the world. Make sure no two male guinea pigs are together ether unless the are related or at least one is neutered. Guinea pigs live about 6 years. Know how old your guinea pig is when you purchase him and how long you can expect him to live. You need to know you're able to commit to the guinea pig for that time frame.  Make sure you have access to a vet with the necessary experience to treat your guinea pig. Guinea pigs are often considered exotic pets, meaning not all vets are willing to take them as patents. Find a good vet before buying a guinea pig.  Many people purchase guinea pigs assuming they're more of an aesthetic commitment and that, much like fish, are content to roam around unattended. This is not the case. Guinea pigs need time out of their cage to run and explore and like to play with their humans. Your guinea pig will need attention and care each day. If you get a longhaired guinea pig, the commitment will be even greater as daily grooming is necessary.  If you have cats, reconsider getting a guinea pig. Cats will view your guinea pig as prey. If you have cats, make sure there's a space you can keep your guinea pig's cage that's out of their reach. However, never put a guinea pig cage outside. Guinea pigs do not tolerate the cold well. Before you purchase your guinea pig, make sure you have adequate supplies. Start with selecting a good brand of food...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Comprende los conceptos básicos del cuidado de los conejillos de Indias. Compra comida para conejillos de Indias. Consigue una jaula y los suministros adecuados. Compra una botella de agua y un tazón. Consigue los juguetes adecuados.


Before you purchase your closet rod, you need to know how long it has to be. Every closet varies, so it's important to measure the width of your specific closet with a tape measure so you can purchase the correct length. Make sure you measure the width of the closet in the area where the rod will be installed. The width of another area, such as the bottom of the closet, could vary dramatically from the upper part of the closet where the rod will be located. There are a wide variety of closet bars available at most home improvement and hardware stores. In general, you can choose between metal and wood. You will also have the option of getting a solid bar or one that is adjustable.  Many home improvement stores also stock closet bar kits. These kits include all of the parts you will need to put up your bar: the bar, sockets, and anchors. Whatever type of closet rod you choose, make sure it is the right length. Solid rods can be cut to length, but there are also many adjustable rods that can work in a variety of closets. To install a closet bar you insert the ends of it into sockets that are attached to the wall. These sockets come in a wide variety of styles and are usually made of either metal or wood. If you choose a metal socket, you can typically also choose from several finishes, including silver and white. Some rod sockets are attached to shelf brackets. These can be used to hold the rod and to put a shelf above the rod area. In order to put the closet bar up securely, you will need to anchor it appropriately. Many sockets come with screws, but if yours don't, you will need to purchase some separately. You will also need a few tools to attach the clothes bar. These include a drill, a screwdriver, and a saw for adjusting the length of the bar and cutting structural support pieces. Typically, you will need at least 3 wood screws that are about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long for each socket.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mide el ancho del clóset. Considera varios tipos de barras y escoge una. Compra los soportes para la barra. Adquiere tornillos para madera y todas las herramientas que necesites.


Before you purchase your llama, make sure that you have the proper amount of pastureland. The general rule of thumb is to have three to four llamas per acre (1/2 hectare). However, if you only have two animals, it does not mean that they only need a half-acre of pasture. You need to make sure that you have enough land to graze your llamas, while the other half remains fallow.  Consider testing the quality of your pasture grasses before placing llamas on the land. Providing enough space for your llama will help keep them happy and healthy. Overcrowding can cause rampant disease. In most climates, a three-sided shelter will sufficiently protect your llama. Your animal needs to be warm and dry in the winter, and cool in the summer. Because they are naturally conditioned for cooler climates, a llama may not need a barn since its fleece will help keep it warm. However, if you already have barn, use it. Your shelter should be at least seven feet (2 m) tall and wide enough to accommodate multiple llamas. You will need to construct a fence around your llama, partially to keep it from wandering off, but mostly to keep predators away. Dogs, coyotes and other large animals may attack your llama and injure or kill it. To keep these unwanted animals away, surround your pasture with “no-climb” fence. This sturdy wire fence will keep other animals out and your animal in.  You will want to purchase no-climb fencing that is at least 4 to 5 feet (1-1.5 m) tall. If you already have a wooden fence, simply wrap the no-climb fence around it. This should keep most dangerous animals out. You can buy no-climb fence at your local farm supply store.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Bríndales una cantidad suficiente de espacio. Crea un refugio. Construye una cerca.


Before you put a litter box in your guinea pig's cage, you need to watch her to see where she normally goes to the bathroom. Guinea pigs like to scent mark their territory, so your guinea pig will likely scope out a corner of her cage to pee and poop in regularly. Although there is one corner where she will go most often, this does not mean she will always go in this corner. Just pick the place she frequents the most. Once you have figured out the best location for your guinea pig's litter box, you need to buy a tray that will fit nicely in that corner. Pick one that is the right size for the cage as well as one that will be comfortable for your guinea pig. You don't want it to be too small because then she won't have enough room to sit and go to the potty.  You can buy small litter trays at your local pet store that are for small rodents. You also need to put in brand new bedding. Otherwise, she will smell her old pee and might want to go there. The litter tray needs to be filled with the same kind of bedding that you keep in your guinea pig cage. Although it is called a litter tray, the substance used for the tray is not what is typically considered litter but is just the same hay or straw that you keep in your guinea pig cage. You should take a handful or two from the cage where she has already pooped and peed and lay that in the litter tray at first. Then you should set the tray in the cage that you picked earlier.  Using hay at first that has already been soiled will lead her to the tray because her scent will be all over it. The kinds of bedding that work great for guinea pigs are aspen, wood pulp, hay, and straw. There are also different varieties of litter pellets and bedding that have been vet recommended as well. Never buy cedar or corn cob for your guinea pig because they are toxic. Don't put her food and water near or in the litter box. She will not like to potty where she eats.  You can also put a little bit of eating straw in her litter tray as well so she will feel comfortable in there and...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Observa a tu conejillo de Indias. Compra una bandeja sanitaria. Prepara la bandeja sanitaria. Observa su comportamiento. Limpia la bandeja sanitaria. Ten paciencia.


Before you put medicine in a dog's ear you must first make sure you won't harm your dog’s ears by doing it. Therefore, before placing any medication in the dog’s ear you must make sure the eardrum is not damaged. Never place medication in a dog showing these signs, as they can indicate a possible ruptured eardrum:  Unusual head tilting Loss of balance (tipping to one side or falling down) Vomiting Pain when the ear is touched Drainage of thick and/or bloody fluid from the ear If you place medication into an ear that has a damaged or ruptured eardrum, the medication can damage the delicate structures the make up the inner ear. Damage to these structures are indicated by these symptoms:  Head shaking Pain Rubbing the ear(s) on the floor Pawing or scratching at the ear Head tilt Loss of balance or falling over Turning in circles towards the damaged ear The only way to be totally sure that your dog's eardrums are fine is by having them examined by a veterinarian or veterinary technician. The vet, or vet tech, will use an otoscope, which is a lighted instrument, to peer into the ear canal to visually see the eardrum. It is important that the eardrum does not have any damage and is not torn. If you apply medicine to an ear with a damaged eardrum it could damage the ear further, including the risk of full hearing loss.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Evalúa si el perro presenta síntomas de una ruptura de tímpano. Presta atención a los signos de que el oído interno está dañado. Pide a un veterinario que inspeccione los tímpanos del perro.


Before you put multiple cockatiels in the same home, you should make sure that they are all disease-free. Do not allow them to have contact with each other right away, and have all incoming birds assessed by a veterinarian before they share space with your existing birds.  You should try to quarantine a new bird in your home for 30 days before introducing it to your other birds.  A healthy bird should be generally alert, should have well cared for feathers and clear eyes, and should not have discharge coming from the eyes or nares. Younger birds can typically adjust to life with other birds more easily than older birds that have been raised away from other birds. If you have a young bird and you are contemplating adding another bird to your flock, do it sooner rather than later. However, young birds that are raised together will always be more focused on each other than on you. They will likely form a strong bond that lasts their whole lives. It is important to let the birds adjust to each other before attempting to put them into a cage together. Allowing them to get to know each other while they each have their own cage will let you assess whether the birds have the personalities to be able to coexist together. Placing the bird's cages next to each other will allow them to get to know each other without the risk of one or both of them becoming territorial. A cockatiel's cage is its special safe place, so they can be territorial when a new bird is introduced into their space. To make sure your bird's first contact without bars between them goes more smoothly, take both birds to a neutral location and let them meet face to face away from their cages.  The key is to minimize any chance of friction or aggression when the birds are first meeting each other, so that they can get to know each other peacefully. This meeting must be supervised so that you can move them away from each other if they do not get along.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Asegúrate de que las aves no tengan ninguna enfermedad. Si es posible, presenta a las aves entre sí cuando estén jóvenes. Mantén a las aves en jaulas individuales al principio. Presenta a las aves fuera de sus jaulas.


Before you put pen to paper, take a few moments to consider who will be reading your essay. This will narrow down the type of language that you’ll use and the information that you’ll include. If you are writing for an expert audience, then you can remove some of the basic information that you’d include for beginners. For example, a process essay intended for professional chefs could probably skip a description of how to chop carrots and just say, “Finely chop the carrots,” instead. Go through the process from start to finish and write down every single item that someone would need to complete the task. Include everything from the common to the unusual. Then, keep the list by you as you write and check off each item as you mention it.  You could also include a comprehensive “Things You’ll Need” section at the beginning of the paper. Or list the materials needed after the introduction. If an item on the list is a bit unusual, such as a particular type of hand tool, then make sure to clearly introduce it within the text. For example, “The pin hammer has a finer tip than a standard hammer, making it suitable for more detailed work.” You can also include a picture of the item, particularly if the essay will be published online. In either a series of short sentences or bullet points, list out each step of the task from start to finish. You can divide your outline into 3 parts that mirror the structure of an essay: introduction, body, and conclusion. After you complete your outline, read it over to make sure that you haven’t left any steps out. You can also go back through and add any details that you don’t want to leave out.  If you are writing an essay about how to cook lasagna, your initial outline might just state, “Mix in basil.” Before you start writing, you could expand your outline to say, “Briefly mention taste differences between dried and fresh basil.” Note that the more specific your article or essay topic, the more specific your details needs to be.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Evalúa el nivel de habilidad del público. Elabora una lista de materiales necesarios. Elabora un esquema de la tarea.


Before you put together every aspect of your outfit, there are a few rules of thumb that will help you achieve the right look.  Remember to bring lots of layers, whether it's a on old sweater for men, or a long cardigan for women. Old people are always cold and love their layers. All of your clothes should look like they've been through the wash about a hundred times. Achieve a convincing and faded look for your clothes. Either gender should wear a white wig or sprinkle baby powder in their hair to achieve a gray look. Men can consider getting a "wig" that makes them look bald. You can at least add highlights to the roots of your hair by rubbing white/gray eyeshadow. You should think thoughtfully about your outfit, but it should have the appearance of just being thrown on. If you want to look like an old person, you'll have to dress the part and to know where to look. The right clothes will make the difference between people loving your outfit and asking what the heck you're supposed to be for Halloween. Here are a few tips:  Ask your grandparents. The first and most obvious place to get the right clothes will be to raid your grandmother or grandfather's wardrobe. A real old person will have real old person stuff. Only ask your grandmother or grandfather if he or she has a good sense of humor about you wanting to look old. And even if they only let you look and their clothes, the clothes you see can give you inspiration. Check out thrift stores or garage sales for "old people" stuff. You may be able to find a real treasure for almost nothing. Dressing like an old man can be easy, but it will require some work for you to find the perfect old man outfit. To look the part, you'll have to think carefully about everything you're wearing, from your hat to your shoes. Here's what to do:  Put on a thin white t-shirt or a t-shirt that mentions their retirement community or bingo league. The right knitted vest will tie your old man outfit together. Wear tan, gray, or brown slacks that are way too short, and hike them...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Recuerda unas reglas claves antes de que encuentres tu atuendo perfecto. Averigua dónde conseguir ropa de "ancianos". Vístete como un anciano. Vístete como una anciana. No subestimes el poder del accesorio o utilería correcta. Terminaste.


Before you recharge your AC, it is very important that you perform standard maintenance on it.  Replace the air filter Clean the evaporator and condenser coils—if any of the above are dirty, it can cause symptoms similar to a unit that is low on refrigerant. If refrigerant is added under these conditions, the unit may be damaged. These must move sufficient air through their respective coils to effectively handle the heat produced (removed from your home's interior) by the air conditioner's operation. Missing insulation, leaking duct-work joints, poor electrical connections, and other minor problems won't change the refrigerant requirements of your air conditioning system, but they can reduce the efficiency of the system.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Primero lleva a cabo un mantenimiento de rutina. Revisa para ver si hay alguna obstrucción, incluyendo una acumulación de desechos en el ventilador del aparato de acondicionamiento de aire, y asegúrate de que el ventilador del condensador esté funcionando correctamente. Realiza una inspección meticulosa del resto de los componentes del sistema.


Before you remove your Replay from your DS, you should first power it down completely. Failing to do so could create even more problems with your Replay. Your Action Replay should have come with a USB cable to link your Replay to a computer. Use this cable to hook up your Replay to an available computer. USB slots usually be found in the back or on the sides of your computer. You can determine a USB slot from other ports by finding the slot with a rectangular wafer in the middle; this will be your USB slot. The Replay code manager is a way for you to input and adjust cheats that are on your Replay. Some versions of Action Replay come with a disk that has this software on it, but in the event you don't have this disk or lost it, a quick Internet search for "Action Replay DS code manager" should populate a list of sites where you can potentially download this software. Before you download anything from the Internet, be sure that it is safe and does not contain viruses or malware that could harm your computer, Action Replay, or DS. Toward the top of the code manager, you should see four colored dots to the left of the words "Action Replay DSi/DS Code Manager." This icon represents the menu options for your Replay. Click this to view a list of options. Among the list of options in the menu for your Action Replay, there will be one labeled "About Action Replay DSi/DS Code Manager." When you click on this, the option to reset the device should be available to you. Select "Reset Device." Restart your Gameboy DS and your Action Replay along with it. Turn the power on and wait for your device to boot. If your device still reverts to an all white/black screen, your Action Replay may be completely broken, or your situation may require a different fix.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Saca tu Action Replay de tu DS. Conecta tu Replay a una computadora. Abre el administrador de códigos de Replay. Entra al menú de opciones del administrador de códigos. Reinicia el dispositivo. Verifica que tu Replay esté arreglado.


Before you report a listing as fraudulent, check eBay's rules to figure out how to best categorize the activity.  The website has specific rules for buyers and sellers, as well as rules for everyone who uses eBay's site and services. Violation of some rules and policies can result in eBay suspending the user's account or even blocking the user's IP address.  You also can find general information and tips for staying safe while using eBay by browsing the articles in eBay's Security Center at http://pages.ebay.com/securitycenter/. If the listing itself is fraudulent and is still active on the site, you can click the link at the bottom of the page that reads "Report this listing."  In some cases, the listing may already be closed, or the activity may not be related directly to the listing or the item sold. For example, one common fraud scheme involves contacting a losing bidder on an item and offering them a second chance to buy the same item at a reduced price. The scammer then has his victim send money through a wire service or money transfer company and doesn't follow through with delivery of the item.  If you are a seller on eBay, you also may be the target of fraud on the part of a buyer. A scammer may contact you to purchase an item, offering to send you a check or money order for an amount greater than the sales price. They tell you that you can deposit the payment and send them a check or money order for the difference. Of course the check or money order you deposit is counterfeit, and the scammer has run off with the money and also potentially the item you intended to sell. Keep copies of any correspondence with the buyer or seller, along with any information you can pull from the user information page.  To report fraud to eBay, you generally need to have the user name as well as a reference number or any other information about the specific listing where the fraud has occurred. For example, if you've used the "contact member" system within eBay, you may have a name or email address for the person, or...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Revisa las reglas y políticas de eBay. Informa directamente desde el anuncio. Recopila información sobre la transacción. Abre un caso en el Centro de Resolución de eBay.


Before you reuse your pill bottle, heat up some water to boiling, pour it in the bottle, and wait 60 seconds.  Peel the label off, then rinse and dry the empty pill bottle before using it. Many people keep loose items like paper clips, thumb tacks, and so on in their desk drawers.  But these items can be hard to find unless they are collected properly.  Empty pill bottles offer a great solution to storing these office supplies.  If you wish, you could label the top of each empty pill bottle with permanent marker to indicate what is in it. Stick a spare key in the pill container.  Plant it in the lawn near the back of your house or somewhere out of the way.  Don’t bury it too deeply.  The white top of the pill bottle should be parallel with the surface of the ground.  Place a fist-sized rock over the pill bottle in a location where it would not seem out of place.  This will allow you to hide a spare key outside your home.  In the event you’re locked out, you can get back in by using this key. Hiding the key in the pill bottle protects it from rain, which could cause it to rust. Bobby pins, hair ties, and other small fashion accessories are often difficult to store properly, since they get lost in regular drawers and storage containers.  Empty pill bottles make perfect containers for these items.  Use one for bobby pins, another for earrings, and so on.  If you wanted, you could tape a label on each so you know what’s inside.  If you have a taller empty pill bottle, you could store your eyeliner and makeup brushes in it. Cotton swabs are great for cleaning small tubes and fine objects.  But their small size also makes them hard to store.  Most people just keep them in the box they come packaged in, but if you wanted to keep them somewhere more accessible, you could just store them in an empty pill bottle.  If you are not able to seal the pill bottle with the lid, that’s okay.  You can just leave the pill bottle on your bathroom counter and recycle the lid, or place it somewhere for safekeeping (in the event...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Prepara el recipiente vacío para usarlo. Mantén tus artículos de oficina en estos recipientes. Oculta una llave adicional en el recipiente. Guarda joyas y cosméticos en el recipiente. Coloca tus hisopos en el recipiente de píldoras vacío. Llena estos recipientes con loción para cuando viajes. Coloca tus audífonos en un recipiente de píldoras vacío. Guarda semillas en estos recipientes. Organiza tus puntas de mangas pasteleras. Haz un kit de costura portátil. Lleva fósforos en el recipiente. Haz un recipiente para monedas. Crea un iniciador de fuego.


Before you screw in the screen, make sure it works. Connect the laptop to a power source so you can test it. Look at the laptop screen as you click on your desktop and open a browser. Check that there are no blurry lines, cracks, or distorted images on the screen. The screen should be clear and function like new. Attach the bezel by snapping it over the screen. Then, put the bezel screws in, tightening them with a screwdriver so the screen is held in place. Finish by putting on the rubber covers on the bezel screws so the screws are secure and protected.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Coloca la batería de regreso en la laptop y enchúfala. Revisa que la pantalla funcione de forma adecuada. Introduce el bisel y los tornillos del bisel para asegurar la nueva pantalla.


Before you seal them closed, make sure you press out all of the air from the baggies, or at least as much as you can. Oxygen can lead to loss of flavor and faster spoilage. Once the bags are air-free, seal them tightly so that no air is able to get into them. To be safe, it's best to wrap the plastic baggies first in aluminum foil and then in moisture-proof freezer paper before placing them into your freezer. This is an alternate way to safely freeze fresh fish without having to seal the pieces in plastic baggies. Place the fish meat directly into a clean, freezer-safe refrigerator container. Fill the container up with water until the water is just covering the fish. Place the container into the freezer. The frozen block of ice surrounding the fish will prevent oxygen from reaching the flesh. As long as you've prepared the fish well in air-tight baggies before storing them in the freezer, most frozen fish will be good for up to twelve months. For the absolute best taste and freshness, consume the fish within the first three months. Keep in mind that lean fish will have a longer shelf life than fatty fish.  When you're ready to cook the fish, thaw the meat by placing it into your refrigerator overnight. Never thaw fish in a microwave or by setting it out at room temperature.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Pon el pescado limpio en bolsas de plástico aptas para congelador. Congela el pescado fresco en un bloque sólido de hielo. Come el pescado congelado dentro de los primeros doce meses.


Before you select a box to use, make sure the person you’re making the car for can fit inside it. If you’re making a car for a toddler or a small child, most large moving boxes will be sufficient. You can find large cardboard boxes for purchase at most home improvement stores. It’s best to use clear packing tape, but masking tape will also work. Use enough tape to cross the box’s bottom lengthwise 2 or 3 times. Fold 1 of the short flaps inside the box and leave the other 1 outside the box. Then, tape the 2 long flaps together to close the top of the box. The short flap that you leave outside of the box will be back of the car. Use a yardstick to measure the length of your box and divide that length into thirds. Then, use a pencil to draw 3 equally-sized sections on each of the box’s 2 long sides. The middle section will be where you’ll put the car’s doors. Starting from the back of your box, cut 1 side of the box’s top to separate it from the box’s side. Stop cutting when you reach the front third of the box. Then, make the same cut on the other side of the box.  By the end of this step, the back two-thirds the top should be separated from the sides of the box. Have an adult help you make the cuts with a box cutter. Measure the height of the flap and mark its center with a horizontal line so you can get an even fold. Fold the top flap inward so that the inside crease is facing the inside of the box. Tape the 2 halves of the top flap together horizontally with packing tape. Fold the back flap in half just like you did with the top half. Secure the 2 halves together by wrapping packing tape around them horizontally. You can either paint your car red, blue, black, or another color, or leave the exterior as is. Use acrylic paints and a paint brush or spray paint. Cover the box’s entire surface in an even coat of paint. Allow the coat of paint to dry, and add additional paint for a deeper color.  Place the cardboard box on spread-out newspapers or a large sheet of cardboard so you don’t accidentally get paint on...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Busca una caja de cartón rectangular en la que tú o un niño puedan sentarse. Aplica cinta adhesiva en la parte inferior de la caja de cartón cerrada. Cierra la parte superior de la caja, pero omite una de las aletas cortas. Mide y divide los lados largos de la caja en tercios. Utiliza un cúter para cortar los lados de la parte superior de la caja y crear una aleta. Dobla la aleta superior por la mitad y pégala con cinta adhesiva. Haz lo mismo con la aleta trasera. Pinta la parte exterior de la caja si lo deseas. Corta o dibuja puertas sobre los lados de la caja. Agrega parabrisas y ventanas al carro. Utiliza velcro o pegamento para pegar las ruedas al carro. Agrega luces, una matrícula y una parrilla para completar el carro.


Before you sell your wedding ring, you need to know what it’s worth, especially if it has diamonds. Take your ring to a qualified appraiser and ask for an appraisal of the ring.  Look for an appraiser that doesn’t sell rings. They’re more likely to give you an objective assessment since they’re not also trying to make a profit off of you. You can find a qualified appraiser using professional appraiser websites like the American Society of Appraisers. The price of an appraisal will vary – make sure you ask appraisers their prices before you agree to the appraisal. It can be tempting to go with the lowest cost, but you should also consider any reviews of the appraiser that you can find online. If you don’t want to pay for a formal appraisal, you can take your ring to a diamond buyer or pawn broker for an estimate. You should visit more than one store for your appraisal. It gives you a range of values and a better idea of what your ring might be worth. A sparkling, shiny ring is more likely to sell than one that’s dull. Most jewelry stores will clean rings, even if they weren’t bought there, although you might have to pay a small fee. Get your ring cleaned and then store it in a ring box. If you’ve gone through a painful divorce, you might be tempted to sell your ring right away. Give yourself some time to really think about what selling it might mean and whether you might regret it in the future.  For example, if you have children, you might want to give them your ring one day. If you sell it, you won't be able to do that. You might also be selling your ring because although you're happily married, you're in a terrible financial situation. Talk about your decision to sell with your spouse. If you're selling a deceased relative's ring, discuss that decision with other family members. For example, if you're selling your mother's ring, discuss that decision with your siblings. If you're not sure that you want to sell yet, but you don't want your ring around, ask a trusted friend or family member to hold onto it for you.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Obtén una valoración formal de un evaluador calificado. Lleva a evaluar el anillo por un comprador de diamantes o un corredor de empeños. Lleva el anillo a limpiar con un profesional. Prepárate emocionalmente para venderlo.


Before you send the letter, consider whether this government official will be able to meaningfully act on your letter. Avoid asking for unrealistic things. Do not ask the government official to do more than his/her job allows. Take a step back and consider whether there is a better channel for your complaint. Petitions and form letters are usually well-written and actionable. Make sure, however, that the demanded actions fall within the scope of this official's duties. Depending on rank, government officials may receive dozens to hundreds of letters each day. He or she may even employ professional letter-sorters to determine which select few messages actually wind up in the hands of the official. Make your letter polite, concise, and topical. In the first sentence or subject line, reference an issue that is at the top of the official's agenda. Is it necessary, or are you just venting? Send a request that is polite, concise, and realistic. Do not swear or drop insults. Respect begets respect. Do not threaten a government official. The letter can be traced back to you. Beyond any risk, your threats will not necessarily inspire productive action.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Pide algo factible. Haz que tu carta resalte del montón. Asegúrate de que la carta sea adecuada.


Before you set out to create a painted projector screen it can be helpful to have an understanding of the whole project.  Knowing what to expect can help you get the right materials and assemble them properly when you move onto those stages.  Check out the following overview to get a good grasp on the project:  Buy paint for both the wall and the screen. Paint your wall entirely. Paint the screen. Add a frame. Since the main surface of this projector screen will be a painted surface it is critical that you get the right type of paint.  Using the wrong type of paint can result in reduced or altered image quality.  Make sure your paint will work well for the screen you are building before proceeding. Sherwin-Williams ProClassic Smooth Enamel Satin Extra White, # B20 W 51 is recommended. Once you have your paint ready you can begin painting.  However, you won't be painting the exact area of the screen just yet.  Before you paint the screen it can be a good idea to paint the entire wall.  This can help give contrast to the screen, making it stand out and prevent any paint from dripping on the screen itself.  Turn on your projector and position it to where you want the image to be on the wall. Mark off the inside area of where your projected image will be. Paint the wall around this border, leaving the screen area for later. Try to use a paint that is non-reflective and darker than your screen paint. After your walls have been painted you can begin painting your the screen itself.  Take your time and make sure everything is where you want it before you begin creating the screen.  Keep some of the following tips in mind as you paint your screen:  Move your tape to the outside border of your screen. Sand the area and make sure the wall surface is flat and free of any holes, cracks, or bumps. Apply primer and let it dry. Apply your first coat of paint.  Use a small paint roller for the best results. Once you've got a smooth and dry first coat you can add another to finish. To finish your screen you may want to add a...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Imagina el panorama general. Consigue la pintura adecuada. Pinta la pared. Pinta la pantalla. Agrega un marco simple.


Before you settle on the song you’ve written, show a friend or someone else close to you to see what they think of it. Ask for any specific parts they liked or disliked or any lyrics that should be changed. Stay open to the criticism so you can present the best song to your loved one. Only make the changes that you feel are necessary. If your friend makes a suggestion but it goes against what your heart is telling you, then don’t follow the advice. Set up a microphone so you can easily play your song at a computer. Use the microphone to record the instrumentals first, and then record the vocals. Once the song is finished, you can adjust different volumes and export the audio to share online.  Don’t record your instrument and vocals at the same time since it will be harder to make adjustments. Use free programs like Audacity or Garageband for Mac to help record your song. Try to find an opportunity to play your song for the person you wrote it for. Try looking for open mic nights at local cafes if you want to play it publicly, or just sit down at home and play it for them if you want a more personal moment. Make sure to practice your song before playing in front of other people since you may feel a little nervous.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Muéstrale tu canción a otra persona para que te dé su opinión. Graba la canción en una computadora si tienes un programa de grabación. Interpreta la canción en vivo para tu ser querido, de ser posible.


Before you sew, pin the ends of the webbing to the area of the fabric you want to sew them onto. If you are sewing the ends of the webbing together, then insert a pin through the ends of the webbing to connect them where you want to sew. Remove the pins just before you sew across them to avoid damaging your machine. Raise the presser foot of your sewing machine by raising the presser foot lever. Slide the end of the webbing and the fabric you want to attach it to under the presser foot. Then, lower the presser foot to secure the fabric in place. Check your sewing machine’s manual if you are not sure how to raise and lower the presser foot lever.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Une las puntas de la cincha entre sí o a la tela. Coloca la cincha y la tele debajo del prensatelas.


Before you sit down to talk with your friend or worry further about the situation, it can be a good idea to take a step back and evaluate the relationship.  Does your friend only occasionally act clingy or is she constantly trying to claim your full attention?  Figuring out how serious and recurring her need for your attention is can help you decide what the next step should be.  Maybe your friend was recently stressed out and needs some extra attention.  If this is the case, the problem should resolve itself. You may need to try and set boundaries if your friend is constantly demanding your attention. Using excuses may work, in the short-term.  However, it can get tiring and it sets up a false kind of boundary.  Whenever possible, try to not use one-time excuses to avoid hanging out with your friend.  If you don't want to visit with her, you may have to be more direct.  Being direct can help her understand your needs and boundaries more clearly as opposed to making excuses.  Don't say something like “I've got a doctors appointment” to buy yourself some free time. You will likely grow tired of coming up with excuses.  Being direct can be more effective. If your friend is truly being over-bearing and clingy, there is nothing wrong with focusing on your needs.  A good friendship should go both ways, being a kind of give-and-take that works to build a stronger bond.  If your friend is taking more than she gives back, it's perfectly fine to let them know how you feel and what you need.  Don't be afraid to tell your friend that you feel like she is asking too much of you. A good friend will listen to you and give you the time and space that you need. Your own well-being is important.  Don't neglect your own needs for those of your friend. Thinking about your own needs over those of your friend may make you feel guilty or selfish.  However, it's perfectly fine to consider thinking about the nature of your friendship and any problems it may have.  Realizing that it's okay to think about what you need in a friendship...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Piensa en que tan serio es el problema. Evita poner excusas. Evalúa la situación. Trata de no sentirte culpable. Piensa en qué es lo que quieres hacer.


Before you speak, you have to make sure you really believe in what you say, whether you're saying that Kanye's new album is amazing or that the growing inequality gap in the United States should be the government's #1 concern. You don't have to sound arrogant to get your point across and to sound like you really believe in what you're saying instead of turning to other people for validation or approval. For one thing, it is polite for others. Also, eye contact will help others to listen to your thinking carefully. Find a few friendly faces to focus on so your confidence goes up while you're speaking and that you're communicating your message even more clearly. If you look down at the floor, you won't look confident, and if you're looking around while you talk, people may think that you're distracted or looking for something better to do.  Look people in the eyes when you talk to them - you can look away for a moment or two to get your footing, but in general, stay focused on the eyes of the people you're talking to. If you see someone looking confused or concerned when you're speaking, you may even think about whether or not you're being clear enough. However, you shouldn't let one confused person get you off track. If you're talking to a larger group where it's difficult to really make eye contact, focus on looking at just a few people in the audience. Chances are that you'll sometimes have to speak in public as part of your role. While this can seem intimidating, the benefits of being able to speak well outweigh any perceived fears. To become a better speaker, remember the following strategies (deliberately kept short for ease of memory):  Plan appropriately. Practice. Engage with your audience. Pay attention to body language. Think and speak positively. Cope with your nerves.  Watch recordings of your speeches. This will help you to improve each time. Arrive early, walk around the speaking area and practice using the microphone and any visual aids. Knowing what you're up against and having a sense of where...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Expón tus opiniones con convicción. Haz contacto visual. Utiliza el método rápido para poder hablar mejor. Conoce el lugar. Visualiza tu éxito. Conoce a tu público. Ten un lenguaje corporal seguro. Conoce tu material. ¡Elógiate todos los días!


Before you start any treatment program for adrenal fatigue, consult with your doctor. Talking to your doctor will help ensure that your treatment plan will not harm your health. Making some simple changes to your diet can optimize your health and help combat the symptoms of adrenal fatigue. From eating bone broth to avoiding caffeine, these suggestions will help you to recover faster.  Avoid foods to which you are sensitive or allergic. These foods prevent the body absorbing vital nutrients and cause inflammation that can spur a host of problems including sleep disorders.  Eat a healthy breakfast to get your body off on the right food and help stabilize your blood sugar and keep your body from stressing because it doesn’t have enough sustenance to function. Good food choices for breakfast include steel cut oats with fruit, Greek yogurt, eggs, and whole wheat toast. Eat less sugar to help control your cortisol levels. Cortisol regulates excess sugar so consuming less means that you’re less likely to overstimulate your adrenal glands. Avoid foods like cookies, cakes, and fruit juices.  Avoid caffeine, which stimulates your adrenal glands to produce adrenaline and cortisol, which put your body into a state of stress.  Try eating superfoods such as bone broth and seaweed, which are very high in nutrients and can reduce inflammation. Since many people with adrenal fatigue are in pain or are simply too tired to do vigorous exercise, adding a gentle exercise program to your treatment plan can help alleviate the symptoms of adrenal fatigue. Activities such as walking or swimming will also decrease stress, which in turn helps stabilize your cortisol levels.  Some examples of good exercise options are walking, swimming, yoga, and tai chi. If you are not suffering from severe adrenal fatigue, you can jog or run, or even lift light weights.  An added benefit of exercise is that it will help you sleep better. in your life. One of the underlying causes of adrenal fatigue is stress and its related hormone of cortisol....

TL;DR in Spanish:

Consúltalo con tu doctor. Modifica tu dieta. Incorpora a tu rutina un régimen leve de ejercicio. Reduce el nivel de estrés Toma medicamentos y suplementos. Considera la posibilidad de tomar un suplemento multivitamínico para recibir los nutrientes necesarios. Considera la posibilidad de tomar suplementos herbales como una alternativa natural a las vitaminas. Considera la posibilidad de probar el reemplazo de hormonas.


Before you start building Guy Manuel's helmet you will want to measure your head.  This will allow you to know what sizes your components will be and will ensure your mask fits.  Measure your head carefully to avoid problems, allowing you to wear it comfortably once the mask is finished.  There are a few measurements that you will need to take in order to get you started.  Measure the circumference of your head.  Use a cloth tape measure, looping it around the area of your head where a hat would rest, to get your head's circumference. Measure the length between the tip of your nose to the back of your head.  You can use a standard ruler for this. Take a measurement between the top of your shoulder ridge and the top of your head. Use a standard ruler to measure the width of your head.  This should be the distance between your temples. Record your measurements and use them to properly size the pieces of your helmet. Before you can get started building your Daft Punk helmet you will need to gather your materials.  It's important that you gather all the materials from the following list as you will be making use of all of them:  Metallic gold spray paint and gold vinyl sheets. Clear acrylic globe. Heat gun. Something to cut with. Battery powered rainbow Christmas lights. LED belt buckle or name-tag Plastic lids.  For example, you can use a lid from a peanut butter jar. Card stock or foam to build the sides of the mask. Wood glue to make the craft foam sturdy. Hot glue to hold things together. 1/16” aluminum flat bar for the mask's frame. Speaker wires. Dark smoke headlight tint-spray. The acrylic globe will be used to create the visor of your mask.  You will need to cut the globe to a certain shape and then bend it using a heat gun.  This will create the proper shape and curvature of this Daft Punk mask visor.  Cut off the sides of the globe to get an 8” mask visor. Stretch this piece using a heat gun so that it matches the shape of Guy's mask. Spray your visor with black car window tint-spray. Cut out some...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Toma las medidas de tu cabeza. Reúne tus materiales. Corta y moldea el globo acrílico. Elabora un marco de aluminio. Elabora los lados de la máscara. Pinta la máscara de color dorado. Agrega las luces. Agrega los cables.


Before you start building your house, you’re going to want to get some great ideas! There are lots of ways that you can get inspired, and seeing all the options that are available will give you great ideas for things you may not have thought of before.  Look at other minecraft mansions. There are lots of great mansions already existing which you can find images or video tours of readily online. Look at your favorite structures from familiar TV shows, movies, and books. Maybe you want to make Hogwarts castle or Superman’s fortress. Look at house plan websites. There are many websites online where people go to buy plans for actual houses. You can use these as inspiration, as they will show you the layout of the house, as well as how the outside looks. Such preview images should always be free. Once you’ve got a good idea of the general layout of the house, think about what rooms you want and where you want them to go. This will help you plan ahead, for locating doors, windows, and improving the flow of your house.  You can include basic rooms like kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and dens. You can also include silly rooms like a dungeon, art gallery, trophy room, or chicken storage. There are a limited amount of material types in the game and, unless you change the material textures, you're going to have to keep in mind not just what material you want your house to be made of but what color you want things to be. You will need to be strategic about the materials you use if you want your walls a certain color, and so on. Once you’ve got a general idea of your layout and what rooms you wish to include, you can use Minecraft drafting tools to draw out your mansion plans. This drawn out plan will help you decide how much of each resource you need, as well as where those resources should go. It will make the process of building the mansion much faster.  You can use free services like MineDraft to draw out your plans. If you do not have or want access to tools like this, you can use paper and color-coded color pencils...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Inspírate. Piensa en qué habitaciones vas a construir. Piensa en los colores que vas a utilizar. Haz planos con lápiz y papel o con una herramienta de planeación para Minecraft.


Before you start buying inventory, clear out some space in your closet, garage, or attic. Store your products in this cleared area in labeled boxes or on hangers. Make sure it’s all labeled and organized so that you can quickly find what you need to ship out. A shipping fulfillment platform, especially one that specializes in e-commerce businesses, can help you with the smaller details of shipping orders, like printing labels and packing slips. It will be another cost for your business, but could be worth it if you start getting more orders and need help staying organized. Add a special design to your packaging or slip in a handwritten thank-you note to your customer. These small touches are something that your larger competitors will often skimp on, and they’ll show that you really care about the people purchasing your products. You could even throw in a small free sample of a new product or a coupon to encourage them to buy from you again. Look for bloggers whose style matches yours, and who have a dedicated base of followers. Send them an email explaining that you’re starting a new boutique and would like to discuss the possibility of forming a partnership with them. You’ll likely send them a few pieces for free in exchange for them writing a blog post that features you or those pieces in some way. Make sure to discuss the content of the post before it goes live. If the blogger didn’t end up liking your pieces, you don’t want them to lie in their post, or write a bad review. Post regularly on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. Look at a few popular brands to get inspiration, but make sure to stay true to your own style. Make sure the photos are well-lit and edited nicely, but it’s okay if they don’t look completely professional. Use photos of models using your products in life-inspired settings and backgrounds, rather than just in a studio, so your customers can envision themselves wearing your pieces in the real world. Set up business accounts on your social media platforms so you can track your...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Mantén el inventario in situ de forma que ahorres dinero en almacenamiento. Optimiza el proceso de envío mediante una plataforma de cumplimiento de envíos. Añade un toque especial personalizando los paquetes. Asóciate con blogueros de modas como una forma de promocionar tus productos. Publica fotografías bajo el nombre de tu marca en las redes sociales. Estimula a que tus clientes hagan publicaciones sobre tu producto. Dispón tiendas temporales para hacer ventas en persona sin un compromiso de largo plazo. Dispón una mesa en ferias locales de manualidades o artes como una forma de hacer publicidad en distintos lugares. Abre una tienda física una vez que tengas una gran cantidad de seguidores locales.


Before you start creating your costumes, you will want to gather all of your materials. Gather:  A skirt, petticoat, or tutu that fits you. Start with a solid cother like white or blue. Blue feathers or boas Hot glue gun Leggings and a tank top Craft mask or a homemade mask You will want to start with a solid color that will emphasize the blue of the feathers. You will want to pick the colors of a bluebird, such as blue or white. Avoid garish colors (green, orange, red). Use a hot glue gun to attach the boa, starting from bottom hem and working toward the waistband.  Apply a line of glue all the way around the bottom edge of the skirt and press the feather boa into the glue until the entire bottom edge is covered.  Continue to wrap the boa upward in a loose spiral to create a feathered look. Note that if the petticoat or tutu has a fringe at the bottom, you should glue the feather boa above this fringe. Do not overlap the fringe with the boa. If you want a more elaborately feathered skirt, repeat this procedure with a second feather boa in a slightly different shade of blue. Glue this feather boa around the bottom of the skirt, directly above the boa at the bottom. You can repeat this once more with a third feather boa in yet another shade of blue. Let the glue dry before you continue. Take a desired material (such as blue felt or poster board) and trace a mask around your eyes, forehead, and over the bridge of your nose. Cut the shape out.  Make sure you cut holes large enough so that you can sufficiently see out of. Thread a piece of ribbon or elastic on the sides of the mask. You will want to poke a hole using a pair of scissors or hole puncher to do this. Or, to skip the above steps, you can purchase a simple craft mask at a craft store that you can then decorate. Use hot glue. Do this when the mask is not on your face.   Start at the outside corner of one eye hole. Use a hot glue gun to glue the feathers so that they fan out diagonally from this corner. Move in toward the inner corner of the same eye...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Reúne los materiales necesarios. Utiliza una enagua, falda o tutú. Pega la boa de plumas a la parte inferior de la falda. Crea una máscara simple que cubra los ojos. Pega las plumas a la máscara. Ensambla el resto del disfraz. Combina todos los elementos.


Before you start disassembling and flashing, you'll want to ensure that your Xbox 360 has been updated recently. This is because the flashing software has been designed to work with the most recent updates, and you may run into some errors if you don't have your Xbox 360 current. See this guide for more details on updating your Xbox 360. In order to flash the DVD drive, you will need to pull it out of the Xbox 360. To do this, you will need to remove the outer panel of the Xbox. See this guide for detailed instructions on opening your Xbox 360 case. Gently pull the DVD drive straight out of the Xbox. Make sure that you do not tug the cables that connect the drive to the Xbox’s circuitry. After pulling the drive out, disconnect the two cables that attach the drive to the Xbox. You should now be able to remove the drive completely from the console. There are four different possible DVD drive manufacturers that your Xbox 360 could be using. Some drives will require more tools than others. You can identify the drive by examining the sticker on it. You only need to know the manufacturer in order to determine what tools and process you will be using. The four manufacturers are Lite-On, Samsung, BenQ, and Hitachi.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Actualiza la Xbox. Abre la Xbox 360. Quita el lector de DVD. Desconecta el lector. Identifica al fabricante del lector de DVD.


Before you start down the path to becoming a zoo keeper, you should know what a career in zoo keeping looks like. It is a demanding job, physically and emotionally, and you should make sure the career is right for you.  Zoo keeping is a job that requires a great deal of physical labor. It is not a glamorous position and you will get dirty, sweaty, and tired at work. It also requires strength and flexibility. You must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.  A zookeeper's schedule is somewhat erratic. Your shifts will vary from week to week and you will likely have to work many holidays.  If you have a passion for animals, the job can be rewarding. The job does not, however, pay as much as many other professions that involve working with animals. On average, zoo keepers earn around $30,000 a year but pay does vary depending on your level of experience and the cost of living given a zoo's location.  A zoo keeper performs a wide array of tasks each day. In addition to feeding animals, cleaning exhibits and cages, and training and observation there is general clerical work required. Zoo keepers have to write field notes and proposals and converse with guests and other workers at the zoo. Many people love the idea of working at a zoo, but the sheer amount of physical labor and unpredictable schedule of zoo keeping puts them off. However, there are a wide array of positions needed to keep a zoo running.   Administrative positions include directors, managers, and coordinators. For these positions, you supervise projects the zoo is undertaking, plan and execute zoo policies, recruit and maintain staff and volunteers, and help make decisions about the zoo's future. Curators are responsible for creation and collection. General and animal curators manage the zoo's animal collection. Exhibit and educational curators create graphics for exhibits and plan and implement educational programs throughout the zoo. Marketing and fundraising positions focus on raising money for the zoo, managing sales, promoting the institution, and...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Aprende acerca de ser guarda de zoológico como profesión. Conoce cuáles son las alternativas a ser guarda de zoológico. Busca una educación formal.


Before you start filing a lawsuit, get together information about the contractor you want to sue and the work they were supposed to perform. Pull out the contract you signed with the contractor, which should contain the information you need.  If you didn't have a written contract with the contractor, you can still sue, but the amount of money you can get may be limited. It also may be difficult to prove the existence of an agreement to perform particular work in the absence of a written contract. Consult an attorney to discuss your options. To sue the contractor, you must use the contractor's legal name. Even if you knew the contractor by their individual name, they may have an official business name registered with your state. If that name isn't included on a written contract, search the business name directory on the website of your state's Secretary of State. Gather any invoices, receipts, or cancelled checks you have that are associated with payments you made to the contractor. Every state has a statute of limitations that provides deadlines for filing lawsuits. Which deadline you use depends on the nature of your claim against the contractor.  Look for these deadlines on the website for civil courts in your state. You could also call the small claims court clerk's office, or go to a public law library or legal self-help center at your local courthouse. If the contractor violated a written contract, you typically have several years to file your lawsuit. If you're arguing the contractor was negligent in completing the work for you, on the other hand, you may have less time. The amount of damages you're claiming will determine whether you can sue the contractor in small claims court. If the amount of damages is greater than the maximum amount allowed in small claims, you'll have to file your lawsuit in civil court.  One way to find out the amount of damages to which you're entitled is to go to the website of the board or agency that licenses contractors in your state. Information is also available on the...

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Recopila información acerca de tu reclamo. Averigua de cuánto tiempo dispones para presentar una demanda. Calcula tus daños. Envía una carta de demanda al contratista. Obtén el papeleo del juzgado apropiado de reclamos menores. Presenta tu reclamo. Mantén al contratista informado. Preséntate en la fecha indicada de tu audiencia.


Before you start haggling, you should get an idea about where it is appropriate and where it is not. Haggling is a big part of shopping in China, but it is not acceptable everywhere. Street vendors, open air markets and smaller independent shops will all be happy to haggle with you. Large stores and chain stores in malls, supermarkets and other places with fixed prices will not be prepared to haggle.  It is sometimes possible to haggle in smaller hotels. You can see if they will lower the price if you stay for an extended period. You cannot generally haggle in restaurants, but it may be possible if you are in a large group. Once you have found a suitable venue, such as an open air market, be sure to take a good look around before you get engaged in any haggling. Doing this will enable you to get a clearer picture of how things work. Pay attention to prices, and do some mental price comparisons as you walk around.  Don’t get drawn into any haggling until you are confident you have an idea of average prices. Being able to say that you can buy the same thing for a third of the price around the corner will help you haggle. Bear in mind that the marked prices may not be a fair reflection of the item’s value. Before you approach a vendor, it’s sensible to make sure that you are carrying some small denomination currency and you have a good idea of how much cash you have on you. If the vendor catches sight of a high denomination note, you can expect the price to rise accordingly.  Keep your small change and larger notes separate and always pay with the small change. If you are keeping your small change in your wallet or purse, put your larger notes somewhere else so there is no risk of the vendor seeing them. Once you have had a look around and sorted out your money, you should try to mentally come up with a rough figure for how much you are prepared to spend. You may have to be a little bit flexible, but it’s best to go in with a clear idea in your head so you can be assertive and get the haggling off to a strong start.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Conoce cuándo regatear y cuándo no. Date una vuelta por las tiendas. Asegúrate de tener algunos billetes pequeños. Ten una idea de cuánto vas a pagar.


Before you start heating the water, consider flavoring it with some lemon juice or soy sauce. The steam that comes from this water will lightly flavor the broccoli. In a small cup, mix together some olive oil, salt, and pepper. Lightly toss the broccoli with this mixture before you steam it. Try adding some chopped or sliced garlic to the broccoli before or after you steam it. You can also toss the steamed broccoli with some chopped garlic that has been sautéed in olive oil. After you have steamed the broccoli, try tossing it with some lemon zest or a few lemon slices.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Dale sabor al agua. Condimenta el brócoli ante de cocinarlo al vapor. Agrégale un golpe de sabor al brócoli solo con un poco de ajos. Agrega una explosión de sabor y frescura con un poco de limón.


Before you start looking at properties, start shopping around for mortgages. Talking to lenders before you find a home will let you know how much you qualify for in a mortgage. This number will be the maximum amount you can get in a mortgage. This will help you find a home that you can afford.  You are under no obligation to sign a contract with a lender when you visit them. Even if you are not ready to purchase a home yet, you can still consult a lender to understand what state your finances are in, how much of a mortgage you currently qualify for, and how you can work on your financial situation to get a better deal. If you have a bad credit score, a lender can help you find ways to improve the score. They can also give you advice on how to qualify for a mortgage. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is a division of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. If you don’t qualify for a conventional mortgage, you may want to consider getting a mortgage through the FHA. FHA loans can have down payments as low as 3.5% and are often available for individuals with credit scores between 500-620. You can only have one FHA loan, and you can only get the loan on a property that is occupied by the owner.  Keep in mind the lending banks make the final decision to grant you a loan, not the FHA. The FHA partners with banks to insure part of your loan. In the event you default on the loan, the FHA is required to pay the guaranteed portion. This is meant to entice banks to offer loans to high risk borrowers with low credit scores.  In order to qualify for an FHA loan you will need to maintain a credit score of 500-620 and maintain a handle on your debt. You should also establish a steady income over a period of two to three years. You can also look into getting a VA loan if you are a veteran. Check | here to see if you qualify. Another option is to talk to your bank about your low credit score and try to explain your credit history. Bring in proof of on time payments of your rent and your utilities for at...

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Comunícate con un prestamista. Evalúa los préstamos de la Administración Federal de la Vivienda. Proporciónales a los prestamistas una explicación de tu puntaje crediticio bajo. Consulta con tu agente inmobiliario acerca de la posibilidad de crear un convenio de arrendamiento compra. Presenta un cosignatario para la hipoteca. Considera la posibilidad de esperar a que tu crédito mejore antes de solicitar un préstamo.


Before you start looking for a manager, you have to make sure your career is worth managing. Take an honest look at what you’ve accomplished so far and what you’re looking to accomplish. If your music career brings in $1000 or less monthly, it might not be the right time to look for a manager.  If your career isn’t needing a manager yet, start by managing your own career. Managers typically network for you, negotiate deals and help you hire the right partners. Try your hand at these different tasks, and you’ll know what you really need a manager for. Managers aren’t the only ones who can help you expand your career. You can look into partnering up with publicists, writers, and designers. If you’re going to try contacting a manager, you need to be able to show them your musical ability. Ideally, you need quality recordings of your music, especially your best songs. While recording studio sessions can be expensive, the resulting recordings are crucial for your career’s future.  In addition to studio recordings, you should have footage of any live gigs you’ve performed. This will give a potential manager a better idea of your presence on stage, as well as showing them what type of performer you are. If you currently have a record deal, working on your record will give you what you need to show a manager. Before you start looking for managers and agencies, start by reaching out to friends and family. You might be lucky and know someone who has the right skills and believes in you enough to work for free (at least for a while). Make sure this person can be straight with you; if they can’t be completely honest with you, they won’t be able to manage you properly. When you think “right skills”, think of the following:  They must be trustworthy. You need to make sure you choose someone who isn’t just going to use you as a ticket to fame and fortune. Before you decide to hire them, have interactions with them to determine if they’re trustworthy. Choose someone personable. This is especially important if you lack skill...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Asegúrate de que tienes algo para gestionar. Ten algo para presentar a los posibles agentes. Busca en tu círculo personas de confianza que tengan las habilidades adecuadas. Encuentra a alguien que tenga las habilidades adecuadas para representarte. Haz llamadas a agentes y agencias.


Before you start looking for a sugar daddy, you should know what you're looking for. This will help you narrow down your search and to be more clear about your demands right from the beginning. You can make a list of the qualities you'd like the sugar daddy to possess and another list of all of the things you'd like him to pay for. There's no shame in that -- he is a sugar daddy, after all.  Decide what kind of sugar daddy you're looking for. Do you want someone who is under forty, or over fifty? Should he be divorced, wanting to date multiple people, or even married? Do you want someone who wants to spend a lot of time with you or just a man to whisk you away on the weekends? Decide what you want the sugar daddy to do for you. Some women just require a flat fee -- like $1000 or $2000 a week in exchange for their companionship, some fun times, and usually some lovemaking. Or do you want to be compensated mostly through fancy dinners, exotic vacations, and by being treated to fancy and exclusive events? Don't be shy -- if a sugar daddy is what you're after, then you should join a website for finding sugar daddies.  These sites allow you to be clear about what you want, and to easily find men who are looking for something similar.  Be clear about what you want. Let the men know what kind of relationship you're looking for. Post photographs that are appealing, but not too provocative. You want the men to think you're sexy while taking you seriously. Talk about what you have to offer. Don't just focus on what you need, but let the men know that you're fun, exciting, mysterious, or that you just love a good time. If you feel too shy or embarrassed to check out the traditional websites for finding sugar daddies, or you don't want to be so obvious about what you want, you can check out regular dating websites, like OkCupid.com, or eHarmony.com, and try to find a man who will give you the money and gifts you want.  You can use filters to find the right man, such as looking at his salary bracket or his occupation. You...

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Debes saber qué es lo que buscas. Revisa las páginas de Internet en donde puedas encontrar hombres ricos. Visita páginas de citas en línea. Pregúntales a tus amigas. Ve a lugares en donde puedas encontrar hombre ricos. Se persistente en tu búsqueda.


Before you start looking, know what federal, state, and local regulations you need to observe. You also need to have a good idea of what you want to buy when you start looking.  On a federal level, you are legally eligible to buy any type of long gun, such as a rifle or shotgun, as long as you are over the age of 18 and are not a convicted felon. You are legally eligible to buy a handgun if you are over the age of 21 and are not a convicted felon. State and local restrictions vary, however, so you need to verify that there are no restrictions preventing you from buying or owning a gun within your city or state. For instance, some states do not permit anyone with a domestic violence conviction to own a gun even when this conviction is a misdemeanor. Others have restrictions on the type of gun you can own or buy, as is the case with Chicago's ban on handguns. Some municipalities, like Washington, D.C., prohibit the possession of guns within the municipality’s borders altogether. A professional firearms business will have a Federal Firearms License. This license permits the business to engage more thoroughly in the interstate and intrastate sale of firearms and related products. A registered business that sells firearms will likely be an FFL holder. Still, you should verify that this is the case by going to the website's “About” or “FAQ” page and checking to see if they have an FFL. No one can ship a gun directly to your home or business address. Instead, you will need to choose a nearby firearms dealer to ship the gun to, and the dealer must have an FFL. You will later need to pick up the gun from that dealer directly.  You should contact your local gun shop first before choosing that shop as your shipping destination. First of all, doing so establishes a relationship with that gun shop and may make the transaction easier overall. Some gun shop owners will not even handle the transfer of guns purchased on the Internet, so you need to check with the shop to make sure that it is okay to have your gun ship to...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Debes saber qué puedes comprar. Cómprale a un negocio licenciado. Selecciona un comercio FFL para enviar el arma. Debes pasar por una verificación de tus antecedentes. Coloca tu orden de compra. Recoge el arma cuando el vendedor te lo notifique.


Before you start looking, know what federal, state, and local regulations you need to observe. You also need to have a good idea of what you want to buy when you start looking.  On a federal level, you are legally eligible to buy any type of long gun, such as a rifle or shotgun, as long as you are over the age of 18 and are not a convicted felon. You are legally eligible to buy a handgun if you are over the age of 21 and are not a convicted felon. State and local restrictions vary, however, so you need to verify that there are no restrictions preventing you from buying or owning a gun within your city or state. For instance, some states do not permit anyone with a domestic violence conviction to own a gun even when this conviction is a misdemeanor. Others have restrictions on the type of gun you can own or buy, as is the case with Chicago's ban on handguns. Some municipalities, like Washington, D.C., prohibit the possession of guns within the municipality’s borders altogether. Note that you may wish to contact a local gun store before buying a gun in a private transaction. While doing so is not strictly necessary, you can learn from the shop about local and state regulations governing the purchase or ownership of a gun. If you do not wish to find out about regulations from a local gun shop, consider contacting your local government, the NRA, or a local organization focused on gun ownership rights. These sources can also give you the information you need concerning what is and is not legal in your area. The entire transaction itself needs to occur in person if you intend on keeping it private. If you meet privately with the seller, you do not need to go through a background check ahead of time. Note that some states require background checks even for the private sale of guns. For instance, California and Rhode Island require background checks for all firearms sales, while 12 other states require such checks for all handgun sales. Other states with private gun sale regulations include Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota,...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Debes saber qué puedes comprar. Reúnete con el vendedor en persona y completa la venta.


Before you start making any moves, take some time to get to know the girl. This will not only give her a chance to warm up to you, but will also give you a better idea of whether this risky relationship is worth pursuing. Look for opportunities to hang out with her and do fun things together, without any romantic expectations.  To make her feel more at ease, try inviting her out with other friends at first. That way, she won’t feel like you’re trying to ask her out on a date right away. For example, you might invite her to a party or a group movie night. Remember that this girl is a fellow human being, not a potential conquest. Take her—and the fact that she’s already in a relationship—seriously. If she’s uncomfortable with anything you’re doing, respect her boundaries and back off. For example, if she says, “Hey, I don’t like the way you poke fun at my boyfriend,” don’t get defensive. Just apologize and stop doing it. Let the girl know you value and appreciate her by showing a genuine interest in her when you hang out. Keep up your side of the conversation, but let her do most of the talking. When she says something, follow up with a question to let her know that you’re listening actively to what she has to say.  For example, if she says that she wants to become a doctor, don’t just say, “Oh, cool,” and move on. Ask her something like, “How did you get interested in medicine?” Don’t spend the whole conversation planning what you’re going to say next. Instead, focus on what she’s saying and respond to that. Put away your cell phone and any other distractions when you’re together. If you can allow yourself to be a little vulnerable with her, the girl will have a better idea of who you are and where you’re coming from. By opening up to her, you can also show her that you trust her and feel comfortable with her.  For example, you might share a secret with her, admit to a flaw, or let her see you put yourself on the spot by trying something new. Don’t be afraid to let her see you get a little emotional. For...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Pasa tiempo con ella como amigo. Trátala con respeto. Dale toda tu atención cuando estén juntos. Ábrete un poco con ella. Coquetéale Muéstrale que serías un buen novio. Lanza pistas de que te interesa. Deja que haga el siguiente movimiento.


Before you start making the stew, chop the bacon into fine, ½ inch pieces. Peel the shallots and chop them finely. Cut the green stem off the leek and dispose of it, then slice the white section into thin rounds.  Peel and chop the carrots into rounds about a half an inch thick, and chop the celery into half-inch pieces as well. Chop the parsley coarsely. Wash and chop the mixed mushrooms into inch-long pieces lengthwise if possible. Try to use a mix of mushrooms that may include shiitake, button, chanterelle, cremini or porcini mushrooms. Keep the potatoes whole if they are small, otherwise cut them into small chunks. Place a Dutch oven or a large stock pot on the stove over medium-high heat. Then add the clarified butter and melt it, tilting the pot so that it coats the entire bottom.  If you can’t find clarified butter or beef tallow in your grocery store, make it by melting unsalted butter in a pot over medium heat for 30-40 minutes until the liquid turns clear. Then strain using a fine strainer and cool the butter.  Clarifying butter cooks out the water and solids, which gives it a higher smoke point and makes it ideal for frying. Place the bacon in the pot and cook it until it crisps, about five to ten minutes. In this time the bacon should be rendered, meaning that it expels its fat. Remove the bacon after it turns crispy. Add the pound of beef stew meat to the pot and cook it for about two minutes on one side. Then flip to the other side and remove the meat when it has browned all over, about four minutes. Add the chopped shallots and leek to the pot and fry them until they are fragrant, about two minutes. Then add the carrots, celery and mushrooms into the pot. Remove the leaves from the bunch of thyme and add them along with the two bay leaves. Fry the vegetables for two minutes. After frying the vegetables, pour in the 2 cups of dry red wine and the 3 quarts of beef stock. Then add the browned beef and the fingerling potatoes. Keep heating the pot until the stew comes to a boil. Then turn down the...

TL;DR in Spanish:

Pica el tocino y las verduras. Pon a calentar la mantequilla a fuego medio alto. Fríe el tocino hasta que quede crujiente. Cocina la carne de res para estofado. Fríe las verduras. Vierte en la olla el vino tinto seco y el caldo de res, y echa la carne y las papas. Hierve el estofado y déjalo cocinar por unas 2 horas. Retira el estofado, decóralo y sírvelo.


Before you start messing with the cell, the power needs to be off for safety's sake. Don't try to unscrew the unit while it is still on. Most filtration systems have an easy access switch to turn the power off.  On some units, simply press the button next to "filter" on the control panel. On other units, turn it off at the on/off switch or the time clock. In addition, flip the breaker for the control panel or turn off the control panel. Then, unplug the salt cell, as well. Once you have the power off, take the salt cell out to inspect it more closely. You'll be looking at the metal plates inside the unit. You should be able to inspect them fairly easily to see if they need cleaning. Unscrew both sides of the salt cell to remove it. It should have large screw-in unions on both ends. The unions will be the same size as the pipe. As you unscrew, be careful, as water will leak out. The cell only needs cleaning if it has mineral deposits on its filters. The mineral deposits will look white, dry, and flaky, like a tub faucet or shower head gets at times. These deposits reduce the unit's efficiency, so you need to remove them. If your filter doesn't have deposits, put it back, and check it in a month or so. Tip the salt cell up to look inside at the metal plates. Check for mineral deposits. Most salt cells will need cleaning at least twice a year. Some may need it as often as every two months. It mostly depends on how hard your water is, as that's what causes buildups. Check on it every two months to see if it needs cleaning until you figure out how often yours will need to be cleaned.  If you have a newer salt system, the cell may not even need cleaning out, as these systems have built-in ways of keeping deposits from building up. Watch for the signal. Some systems have an automatic monitor to remind you when to check your salt cell.

TL;DR in Spanish:

Apágalo. Extrae el generador. Busca la presencia de sedimentos. Revisa el generador con regularidad.