INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Measure your pavers ahead of time to determine how much space they'll take up in the soil. You don't want to rest them on top of the soil, as this will make it more difficult to plant grass between each paver. Instead, use a ruler or tape to measure the height of your pavers, so you can have a better idea of how you'll arrange them on your property later on. Jot the measurement down on a separate piece of paper, or record it in your phone so you don't forget it later. Use a spade or large shovel to dig 6 inches (15cm) into the soil. Don't just dig small holes around the areainstead, take time to excavate the entire area. Since you'll be layering gravel and soil beneath the pavers, you need to dig up enough space on your property. While this might seem excessive, the area needs to be deep enough for plant seeds to form roots later on. If you're excavating a large area of property, consider renting professional equipment to help dig up the area. As you dig 6 inches (15cm) into the soil, dump the loosened dirt into a pile at the side of your excavation area. Don't get rid of the soil altogether, as you'll be reusing when you install the pavers. If you'd prefer, you can also use a wheelbarrow or similar container to collect the soil. Try to have a pair of gloves on hand whenever you do intense gardening work. Open a bag of gardening gravel and drizzle it across the bottom of the excavated area. Aim for the gravel to be around 4 inches (10cm) thick, so it can provide a firm support to the pavers. If you're planning to use the pavers for heavy duty tasks, consider making the gravel layer even thicker. For instance, if you're setting up your grass pavers to be used as a driveway, you might want to make the gravel 5 inches (13cm). Try not to fill up the entire space with gravel. While you want a firm support for your pavers, you don't want the pavers to be resting above surface level. You can find a compactor at a home improvement store. To use a gas-powered plate compactor, grip the throttle lever between your first and middle finger and pull it downwards. Next, slowly tug on the operating cord to lubricate the engine, then pull on the cord quickly to start the machine. If you're using an electric plate compactor, just press the power button to turn the equipment on. If you don't have compacting equipment, consider investing in a hand tamper to compact the gravel manually.

SUMMARY: Decide how high you'd like your pavers to be in the soil. Dig up the area where you plan to install the pavers. Collect the dirt in a large pile at the side of your property. Fill the excavated area 4in (10cm) with gravel. Flatten out the gravel with a plate compactor so it stays in a nice and level.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Alternately, have a rag or piece of old clothing nearby. Use this to clean pastels from your fingers, as needed. Also clean off the pastel sticks as needed. Make the underpainting of your drawing. Then slowly build up layers and colors to create depth and intensity. Add a background last to make your object really stick out with defined edges. For example, draw a loose sketch of a light-colored piece of fruit. Create shading with colors. Finish up with a dark background. Another technique is to make the background first using oil pastel in one direction. Then layer more colors on top. Try both techniques and see which one works best for you! Put your artwork in the refrigerator for twenty minutes. Then warm your pastels in your hands to achieve better coverage. Use this technique if your paper isn't allowing you to add more layers. Draw freehand by sketching with light pressure to the edge of the pastel's tip. Make choppy, tiny markings to achieve a stippled look. Create "blanket" strokes by making thick, fast squiggles. Use thick, vertical strokes to create hatching. Blanket strokes and hatching work well for backgrounds. Experiment with different strokes and pressure on a scrap sheet. You can blend and mix colors on your paper or on a palette first. Practice using blending to make shadows and reflections. You can make a final blending with baby oil or other liquids. Try the baby oil blending technique on a practice drawing first. Soak a cotton swab in baby oil. Smooth it over your work to blend. Allow it to dry overnight. Use water for a smooth wash of color. Try turpentine, linseed or other oils for oil pastels that aren't water soluble.

SUMMARY: Use paper towels and/or plastic gloves to contain the mess. Layer your drawing. Change the temperature. Try different strokes. Blend your work.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Depending on the symptoms, the doctor may need to run a few non-invasive imaging tests on the injured foot. The most common tests are x-rays, CT (Computerized Tomography) scans, and MRIs (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). These techniques allow the doctor to examine the foot for broken bones and monitor the bones as they heal. In many cases, surgery is not necessary for proper treatment of a broken foot. Often the hospital will put the foot in a hard cast and/or provide crutches to keep the weight off the foot. The doctor will likely advise you to keep the foot elevated and ice the injury to prevent swelling and re-injury. When using crutches, put your weight on your arms and hands. Do not put all your weight on your armpits, which could hurt the nerves that are in your underarms. Follow your doctor's orders! Failure to comply with keeping your weight off the foot is the number one cause of delayed healing and re-injury for fractures. You may be advised to take over-the-counter NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflamatory Drugs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve). These will help reduce the pain and swelling associated with the healing process. If you are scheduled to undergo surgery you may need to stop taking medication a week before the surgery takes place. Consult with your doctor or surgeon. Take the smallest dose possible to manage your pain. Stop taking NSAIDs after 10 days to avoid complications. Your doctor may also recommend upping your consumption of calcium and vitamin D, which are both crucial for bone health. For most foot injuries, your doctor will try to give your foot time to heal itself by putting on a cast and limiting your activity. In some cases, though, your injured foot may need a manipulation (known as an ORIF, or open reduction internal fixation) if the broken ends of the bone are misaligned. This involves the movement of the bone into the proper alignment, after which pins are passed through the skin to hold the bone in place while it heals. The healing process for a reduction takes an average of 6 weeks, after which the pins are easily removed. In more severe cases you may need surgery to implant screws or rods to keep the foot in position while it heals. Even if your injury doesn't require surgery, an orthopedic doctor or podiatric surgeon will be able to monitor the healing process. In the event of re-injury or other impairments to the healing process, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate treatment, therapy, or surgery.

SUMMARY:
Trust your doctor's diagnosis. Follow your doctor's advice for follow-up treatment. Take any medication as prescribed. Undergo surgery, if recommended by your doctor. Follow up with an orthopedic doctor or podiatric surgeon.