INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You should be able to wrap the rectangle around your head without any skin or hair peeking through. Use a tape measure to measure the diameter of your head. Add 1 inch (2.5 cm) to this measurement for the length of the rectangle. Measure the height of your head from the top to your chin. Add 5 inches (13 cm). This is the width of the rectangle. You could also use thin cardboard instead of cardstock. If you can't find black cardstock, brown or white will work. You will need to paint the mask when you're finished. You will need to draw the ears along with the upper edge of the mask. Measure the amount of space between your ears using a tape measure. Start at the front of one ear and wrap the tape measure around the front of your face until you reach the front of your other ear. Repeat the measuring process with the back of your head. Start at the back of one ear, wrap the tape measure around the back of your head, and bring it up to the back of your other ear. Divide the back measurement in half and add 1/2 inch (1.25 cm). On the left side of the cardstock, draw a horizontal line of this length 5 inches (13 cm) down from the top of the rectangle. Draw a matching line on the other side of the cardstock. In between the two lines, draw a third line that roughly matches the front measurement of your face. Leave 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) of empty space in between this line and the original two. Draw a vertical line at each end of this inner line. The line should extend up to the top of the cardstock. Draw a curved line from the top of these vertical lines down to the ends of your original horizontal lines. Create two "3" shapes at the bottom center of the mask. One "3" should face the correct way and the other should be backwards. The top points of the "3" shapes should connect, but the bottom should not. Measure the distance from the bottom of your nose to your chin. This is the height of your mouth hole. Measure the distance between the outside tip of one eye to the outside tip of the other. This is the width of the mouth hole. You will need to separate the mouthpiece from the rest of the bottom. Draw two curved lines upward beginning 1/2 inch from the bottom point of each "3" shape. The curved lines should be about 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall and extend about 2 inches (5 cm) away from the "3" shape at the widest part. This will form two fang like outlines on either side of the opening for the mouth. Draw a horizontal line at the upper end of each of these curved lines. The horizontal lines should extend to the side of the cardstock. The eyes are two slanted almond shapes and should be slightly larger than the shape of your actual eyes. The eyes must slant upward. Measure the distance between the bottom of your nose and the bottom of your eyes to get an idea of where to place the eye holes. Cut along all of the lines to create your basic outline. Carefully curve the two ends in so that they meet at the back of the mask. Tape or glue them together. There can be between 1/2 inch and 1 inch (1.25 cm and 2.5 cm) of overlap between the two ends. The nose piece is made with a single diamond-shaped piece of cardstock. Measure the width and height of your nose. Add 1/4 inch (0.635 cm) to each measurement. Draw a diamond at the corner of a new piece of cardstock. The diamond should match the nose measurements taken previously. Cut the diamond out and bend it in half vertically. Draw a diamond shape at the nose portion of your mask. It should be as long and wide as your nose. Cut this segment of the mask base out. Glue or tape the nose piece to this newly-cut edge. Place a piece of cardstock over the top of your mask and trace a circle matching the same dimensions. Cut this circle out. Apply a layer of glue along the top edge of the mask. Gently press the top circle onto this line of glue and let dry.

SUMMARY: Cut a rectangular piece of black cardstock. Draw the top outline of the mask. Draw a space for your mouth and chin. Finish the bottom outline. Sketch out the eyes. Cut everything out. Connect the two edges. Cut out a nose piece. Attach the nose piece to the mask. Create a top for the mask. Attach the top.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Pay close attention to the screws or nails that attach the roofing components. Also check the siding, if used, and any trim installed on corners or edges. Make sure any metal corners (if you side the lean-to with tin) are rolled or formed in such a way that no sharp edges are exposed.
Summary: Check all of the fasteners to make sure none were missed during construction. Clean up the work site and put away your tools.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The hardest part of starting your own cleaning service is obtaining those first clients. Most clients want to know how long you have been in business, and because they're trusting you with their belongings and personal affairs, they're going to want dependable references. Being new, you won't have any client references, but you still need to have some. For this, you can ask friends and family if you can clean their homes, and then get permission to use them as references. Not only will they be able to give you an honest reference, you'll also pre-thank them by doing a great job on their home. Let clients know that you are new to the business but that you have thoroughly researched all aspects of the cleaning business, have obtained any necessary training and that you are up-to-date with cleaning needs, including more demanding requests such as green or allergy cleaning. This may require research beforehand but is well worth the effort. Assure your clients that you know what you're doing and that you're quite capable of cleaning their home to their specifications. Be confidentthis can't be stressed enough, as clients respect and trust confidence. It relieves their worries and lets them know that their home is in good hands. Get character references as well, to reassure clients that you're a good, dependable person. A police check is also very wise; in some places, it's required by law. Consider offering a discount for the first clean, a loss leader approach whereby you can prove how excellent your services are. When cleaning the homes of your first clients, go for the very best quality you can give. This is not about how fast you can clean the home. Cleaning efficiently takes a long time, but you will get to the point where you can do a thorough cleaning in a short time. At the outset you may have to resign yourself to spending a bit more time than you'd like until you work out your own efficient systems but persevere as it won't take long to get your rhythm in place. After cleaning, go back and double check all rooms to make sure you didn't miss anything. Impress those first clients and word of mouth will soon spread. Tell them about your hopes for expanding your business, be enthusiastic without being pushy and you'll find many clients will be happy to let others know about how great your services are. Do reassure them that you won't leave them in the lurch thoughsome clients won't share word about you if they're afraid that you'll be poached and will no longer take care of their house.

SUMMARY:
Get your first clients. Go for quality. Don't be shy about letting your clients know that you're seeking more clients.