INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Apply silicone caulk to any cracks around your windows and doors or along the foundation of your home. Most spiders will sneak into a building through these various cracks and unintended openings. Sealing the cracks will prevent the spiders from coming in. You can purchase caulk from a hardware store. Follow the instructions provided on the label to prepare and apply the caulk correctly. When you apply the caulk, make sure that the cracks are completely filled and covered. These are the other types of passageways spiders use to invade your home. Weather stripping and door sweeps will seal the gaps left at the bottom and sides of your doors and windows. Door sweeps are especially important because you cannot use caulk to cover the crack at the bottom of the doorway, making a properly fit door sweep your only means of cutting that path off from spiders. A tight-fitting screen is also an essential tool. Spiders can slip in through the gaps left by loose screens, and so can many insects spiders like to feed on. Install screens over your windows and vents. Repair any holes in your screens as soon as you spot them. If you spot a hole in your screen, repair it or replace the screen. Otherwise, spiders and insects may find their way into your home through that hole. Spiders gravitated toward clutter inside a building as readily as they do outside a building. Do not let piles of clothing, papers, towels, linens, or shoes sit on the floor. If you do leave a pile of clutter on the floor, shake out each piece of material as you clean the clutter up to shake off any unwelcome spiders. Spare clothing, holiday decorations, extra linens, and other objects that belong in long-term storage should be stored in sealed containers to prevent spiders from sneaking in. Do not use cardboard boxes. If you must rely on cardboard boxes, however, cover all exposed openings with packing tape. Good storage methods are especially important for items stored in a dark basement or attic. Consider storing outdoor tools and sports equipment in sealed storage containers, as well. This includes roller skates, gardening tools and clothing, ski boots, and team uniforms. If you do not want to store these items in plastic bins, store them in a large plastic bag with a tight seal and no holes. Cover all sources of pet and human food. Spiders are not interested in human and pet food, but insects that spiders feed on are very interested in these food sources. As a result, keeping food hidden away in sealed bags and containers will attract fewer insects, thereby attracting fewer spiders. You should regularly clean your general living area, but every couple of weeks, you should also clean around the areas where spiders like to dwell. Vacuuming and dusting removes both full-grown spiders and egg sacs, preventing the latter from hatching and producing a vast quantity of baby spiders. Vacuum under furniture, inside closets, under heaters, and around all baseboards. Dust high wall corners and other areas prone to little human or pet activity.

SUMMARY: Seal cracks in your walls. Install tight-fitting screens, weather stripping, and door sweeps. Clean away clutter. Place storage items in sealed plastic bins. Dust and vacuum regularly.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you think that someone likes you, try to find out more. Put your arm around her during a movie to see how she reacts; give him an extra-long hug and try to gauge his interest; smile slyly back when you catch him staring. Be bold and flirtatious, and you might be able to bring a bit more clarity to the situation. If you're pretty sure that this person is attracted to you, then there's a good chance that he/she likes you at least a little bit. It is natural to want to be sure but at some point, you'll need to make a move. This can take many forms: asking someone out, hooking up with someone, or just telling someone how you feel. Do not be forceful, and try not to make too many assumptions. Be respectful, always. Ultimately, direct communication is the surest way to know that someone is attracted to you. If you think that there's a mutual attraction, try to get this person alone for a conversation. Lead in slowly, if you like, or come out and confess your feelings. Kiss the person, if the moment feels right. Talk about your feelings and and establish a mutual understanding. Someone may well be attracted to you, but that does not necessarily mean that he or she wants to begin a physical or emotional relationship with you. Attraction is a primal sensation. We cannot necessarily control when and whether we feel it but we can choose where we direct it and how we respond to it. Think carefully about the consequences of acting on mutual attraction. If this person is already in a relationship with someone else, he or she may have committed to monogamy. Consider whether it is your place to disturb that agreement. The person in question might not be looking for any sort of relationship, period. Know that your attitude toward attraction is not necessarily the same as everyone else's attitude toward attraction.

SUMMARY: Test the waters. Be confident. Talk to this person. Understand the limits of attraction.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your dog enjoys going for car rides with you, take this simple step to help keep it safe. Although most humans wouldn't dare jump out of a moving car, your dog might not be so hesitant. Keep the windows rolled up enough to prevent your dog from jumping out during your drive. You might also wish to purchase a seatbelt designed specifically for your dog, to keep it as safe as can be during any road trips. Consider locking power windows as dogs may accidentally be able to roll them down. Do not leave your dog alone in the car on a hot day with the windows rolled up. This can raise temperatures to a deadly degree for your dog. A common fall hazard for dogs is any open window in your house that it can reach. Even if the window has a screen on it, your dog may still try and escape, which can lead to it suffering a dangerous fall. Any window your dog can reach needs to be kept closed enough so that your dog cannot fit out the window. If your home has potential fall hazards you should prevent your dog from accessing this areas. Keeping your dog away from these potentially dangerous ares will help keep it safe in your home. Steep stair cases, lofts without a railing, and balconies are some examples of places in your home that your dog may fall from. Make sure to leave doors to these areas closed. You can buy pet-gates to block off staircases or doorways in your home. Never bring your dog into an area of the house that presents a fall hazard. If you notice your dog stumbling and falling without any apparent reason, it should be taken to your veterinarian as soon as possible. This may be a sign of a medical condition that your veterinarian will be able to diagnose and offer treatment options for. Inner ear issues or ear infections can cause your dog fall down. Brain tumors, which are more common in older dogs, can also be responsible for your dog falling.

SUMMARY:
Keep car windows up. Leave house windows closed. Keep your dog away from fall hazards in the home. Take your dog to your veterinarian if it falls without reason.