Problem: Article: When you're contacted by a homeowner who matches your criteria, follow up with a friendly email or phone call to find out more about what they're looking for. It's usually a good idea to start with a short conversation and schedule a longer interview for later on so both parties will have a chance to prepare any questions they may have. You don't want any surprises when you show up for the first day of your house sitting job. Write down your list of questions beforehand so you can be sure you are on the same page as the homeowners. Some questions you might ask would include: "Do your pets require any special care?", "Is there anything I should know about your home's security system?", "What chores will I need to perform?", "Will I be expected to pay for utilities?", and "How far away are the nearest grocery store, pharmacy, etc?" This will help you know exactly what you're in for. You don't want to find out at the last minute that the ceiling is caving in or that bathroom sink doesn't have faucets. Check to see if the pictures look current, as older pictures might not reflect the current state of the home. Search online or reach out to people who live in the area to find out what you can about the neighborhood. Avoid house sitting in areas with high crime or which are known for drug activity. Use Google Earth to search for the address of the home where you'll be staying, then click around the neighborhood to see what it looks like. This can give you valuable information the homeowner doesn't mention, such as whether or not there might be noisy construction going on across the street.
Summary: Follow up with any potential matches. Ask plenty of questions when being interviewed by the homeowner. Ask for pictures of the home. Research the neighborhood.

Problem: Article: Before the characteristic shingles blisters develop, you may feel pain, tingling, or itching in the area that is affected. The area may even become numb or be sensitive to touch. This can occur any time between 1 and 5 days before the rash shows up. If you feel any discomfort in a stripe-like pattern on your body for over a day, see your doctor and ask about shingles especially if you have recently been in contact with anyone with a rash. Tell your doctor something like, "I have been feeling a burning sensation over my left ribs since yesterday, do you think I might have shingles?" They will ask you other questions and possibly prescribe an antiviral medicine to reduce the severity of symptoms. Shingles generally develop on one side of your face or body. This is related to the way the virus affects your nerves and the parts of the body that those nerves are connected to. Common places to develop signs and symptoms of shingles are in single stripes over your ribs, on your neck or shoulders, and on one side of your face. The most commonly affected area is in a stripe wrapping around one side of your torso. If you have another condition that weakens your immune system (such as HIV, an autoimmune disorder, certain chronic infections, or cancer), the virus may be more widespread and affect both sides of your body. In some cases, the virus that causes shingles can cause symptoms that affect your whole body (systemic symptoms). These symptoms may include: Headache Chills Upset stomach or nausea Fever
Summary: Pay attention to uncomfortable skin sensations. Note where your symptoms are located. Notice if you feel sick in other ways.

Problem: Article: While the skin is protected from all but the sharp edge of the blade, it's still important to use these carefully; nicks and cuts are common mistakes made by even the most experienced of men. Disposable razors are cheap and no surprise here disposable. They are best purchased in bulk and discarded after five or fewer uses, after which time the blade or blades become dull. hoose double-edged blades for closeness and economy. These blades are currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity amongst men. Even though multi-blade razors are technically safety razors, this is what people usually refer to when they say "safety razor." Razors with a single-edged blade are very outdated, and rare. Purchase the handle separately. These can be found anywhere from $10-$1000 for fancier handles. Usually, the handle will be a more significant investment, as the blades themselves are relatively cheap. Purchase the double-edged blades in bulk. You should be able to get them for considerably less than $1 per blade. The handle of your safety razor unscrews, and you fit your blade into the handle manually. Double-edged blades usually last for about five shaves. Because they are cheap, it's recommended to change them every week if you shave daily. Double-edged blades are quite sharp and often leave nicks and cuts on the inexperienced user. Shaving with the grain and making multiple passes is highly recommended on safety blades. Most electric shavers are designed to be used on dry skin. They do not produce as close a shave as a safety razor would do. The advantage of an electric razor is that; you don't need to fill up the bathroom sink with water, or use shaving foam. Inexpensive electric shavers, in particular, are slow because unlike safety razors, they do not get all the hair with each pass. They may not be cheaper than safety razors over time, because the heads do wear out and can be as expensive as safety razor cartridges to replace. Some electric shavers can be used with water or lather; these will be cordless, conspicuously marked, and expensive. These have fallen out of favour since the emergence of the safety razor from the 1900s onwards, and the invention of electric shavers; because they require considerable skill to use. Straight razors are probably the sharpest razor out there. (They also have more heft than your average safety razor.) Shaving with straight razors will probably leave you with more cuts than your average shave with a safety razor if you're inexperienced; though, learning the proper way to hold and use one would limit how many scrapes you suffer. In the hands of an experienced barber, straight razors offer the closest shave.
Summary: Choose disposable razors for convenience and price. . Choose an electric shaver for dry shaving. Choose a straight razor for elegance and precision.

Problem: Article: If you suspect that someone has a broken foot, it's important that he receives medical treatment to assess the severity of the break and devise a treatment plan. A doctor can ensure that the diagnosis of a break is correct and that the pain in the foot is not caused by another condition. At the hospital or doctor's office, your practitioner will conduct a series of examinations and tests, most likely including an X-ray of the bones in the foot. An X-ray will show whether the bone is fractured severely or if it only has a hairline fracture, or if there is no fracture at all. The X-ray is the only way to definitely know that the foot is fractured, unless it is so severely broken that the fractured bone can be felt with the hands. Depending on the severity and location of the break, your doctor will advise a treatment plan to minimize further injury and promote healing of the bones. For a very minor break, this might just involve keeping the foot elevated and avoiding bearing weight on it until the bone is healed. A more severe break may require an air boot or cast. Some very severe breaks may require surgery and/or the placement of metal plates in the foot to repair the break.
Summary:
Head to the emergency room. Get your foot X-rayed. Follow the treatment plan.