Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Perform a quick inspection of the items you want to consign. Pack up your ceramics safely. Take your items to a nearby thrift store.

Answer: Sort through your ceramic goods one-by-one to appraise their quality. Keep an eye out for chipped, cracked, or broken pieces. Damaged items are less likely to be accepted. Some thrift shops and secondhand stores will take lightly chipped or worn items, but others may not. Taking a final inventory of your ceramics will also give you a chance to decide whether there's anything among them you want to keep. Wrap each piece individually in foam wrap or newsprint before boxing it up. If you think its necessary, you can also surround your items with packing peanuts to provide additional cushioning. Having a protective layer in place will reduce the likelihood of mishaps while you're en route. Keep like items together as much as possible so they'll be easier to unpack and organize once you get them to their new destination. Plastic milk crates are useful for transporting fragile items, as they're sturdier than ordinary cardboard boxes and features built-in handles for gripping. Most used goods stores are happy to stock their shelves with cookware, serving dishes, and other crockery, provided they're still in good condition. Even so, it's a good idea to phone beforehand and ask them about their specific donation criteria. You don't want to get there only to discover that they don't accept items like the ones you've brought in. Donating your unwanted ceramics is the next best thing to having them recycled commercially. The next person that comes along may be delighted to own a piece that you're no longer interested in keeping.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Update Snapchat. Open a chat with the person you want to call. Tap the Phone button to place a voice call. Wait for the other person to pick up. Hold the phone away from your face to activate speaker phone. Tap the video button to switch to a video chat. Hang up by tapping the phone button. Press and hold the Phone button to leave an audio message.

Answer: If you haven't updated Snapchat in a while, you'll want to grab the latest version so that you have access to the Chat 2.0 features, which includes free voice calling. This feature was introduced in version 9.27.0.0, released March 2016. You can update your Snapchat app from your device's app store. Voice calls are not available in all areas. You can make a voice call directly from the chat screen. You can only make calls to other Snapchat users. Open your recent chats by swiping from left to right, or by tapping the box in the lower-right corner. Swipe a chat from left to right to open it, or tap the "New Chat" button in the upper-right corner and select the person you want to call. You may be warned that calls will use Wi-Fi or mobile data. The call will be placed and the recipient will receive a notification that they are being called. If they have notifications enabled for Snapchat, they'll be notified no matter what they're doing. If they don't have notifications enabled, they'll only see the incoming call if they're using Snapchat at the time. If you get a "Busy 😫" message, the recipient is unable to answer a call at this time. The recipient will have the option to either just listen, or join the conversation completely. If they choose to listen, they'll be able to hear you but you won't be able to hear them. If you're receiving a call, you can tap "Listen" to just listen to their audio, "Join" to make it a two-way conversation, or "Ignore" to ignore the call. Snapchat will automatically switch to speaker phone when you hold the phone away from your face. Bring it up to your face to return to regular call mode. The other person will have the option to just watch or join completely. This doesn't actually cut the connection. You'll still be able to hear the other person until they hang up or you exit the chat. Exiting the chat will happen if you switch to any other screen in Snapchat or switch to a different app. If the other person isn't available, or if you just want to send an audio note, you can leave a brief audio message in the chat by pressing and holding the Phone button. After recording the note, it will be sent to the chat conversation and the other person will be able to listen to it when they open the chat.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get a dog toothbrush. Pick out a dog toothpaste. Start when your dog is young. Choose a good time for brushing.

Answer: There are a wide variety of toothbrushes to choose from that are designed for dogs. They are available at any pet store. Dog brushes have softer bristles and are designed to give you easier access to those hard to reach areas. Choose a brush based on the size of your dog. You can use a bigger toothbrush for bigger dogs, but a smaller dogs will need a brush that will easily fit into its mouth. There are also finger brushes that fit onto the end of your finger and can provide better precision. But, these brushes also increase the likelihood of your dog accidentally biting your finger. Do not use an adult human toothbrush to brush your dog's teeth. You can use a soft child's toothbrush if necessary. Other options to try if your dog resists the brush include specially designed pads and sponges. Like brushes, there are many different toothpastes made for dogs. Do not ever use human toothpaste to brush your dog's teeth. Human toothpaste contains fluoride and sometimes other ingredients that can be toxic. We don't swallow toothpaste when we brush, but many dogs do. Eating human toothpaste can cause vomiting and possible kidney damage. Dog toothpaste is available in many different flavors to help make brushing easier and more pleasant for your dog. You may have to try several flavors to find the one that works best for you and your dog. The ideal time to start brushing a dog's teeth is when it is a puppy. You can start as early as eight weeks of age. Starting young can help a dog become accustomed to the feel of the brush and the act of brushing. It will not, however, make much difference in the overall cleanliness of a dog's teeth. This is because it will not have all its permanent teeth until it is six to seven months old. When you brush your dog's teeth can have a big impact on how successful you are. Try to brush the dog's teeth when it is calm and relaxed. A good time to try this is after the dog has been exercising or playing. It will hopefully be tired and less likely to struggle with you.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Keep the temperature around 85F (29C). Circulate the water. Test the pH level. Add fish after 2 to 4 weeks when the tank is ready.

Answer:
The needed bacteria grow best when temperatures are warm but not too warm. A couple of degrees either way is fine, but try to keep the water in this range. You can go as low as 77F (25C). You can do it in a coldwater tank, but it will take longer. Of course, you'll need a water pump system for your fish. More vigorous pumps will help the bacteria grow faster, so if you're in a hurry, pick a pump that moves the water around at a rate of 5 times the amount your tank holds in an hour. For instance, if your tank holds 20 gallons, it should be able to move 100 gallons (380L). The pH level also affects how quickly your tank will mature. Check the pH levels with a pH kit, which works similarly to the ammonia and nitrate kits. You dip a strip into water, and see what color it turns. Then you compare it to a chart. The pH levels should be between 7.5 and 8 for ideal conditions. If you need to make the tank more acidic, you can add peat. If you need to make it more alkaline, you can add mineral salts (such as calcium). It you need to create an acidic tank, use a chemical filter instead of developing bacteria. It takes a few weeks for the bacteria to properly develop in the tank. Be patient. Don't add the fish too soon, as you could end up with "new tank" syndrome. Just keep checking the chemical levels.