In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Deterring foxes is a game of percentages. Each step you take will greatly reduce the number of infiltrators, but there's no magic bullet that stops every one. Regular upkeep and planning will give foxes less reason to approach in the first place, an important first step: Clear all food scraps and enclose compost. Cover standing water at night to prevent drinking. Stop using fertilizers made from blood, bone, or fish. Gather excess fruit and vegetables instead of leaving it on the plant. Keep shoes and other small objects inside. Foxes like to use these as playthings. Check first to make sure there are no animals already living there. Walling them in to die may be illegal, and could attract scavengers. Most commercial repellents are scent-based, which confuses the fox and prevents it marking your land as its own territory. If you can't find a fox repellent, look for one targeted at dogs. You may need to try a few repellents before you find one that works on your foxes. Check the ingredient list to make sure the second one you buy is actually different: Aluminum ammonium sulphate a scent-based repellent Methyl nonyl ketone a different scent Capsicum (pepper spray) extra-spicy taste. Typically less effective, as the fox has to eat it. Repellent usually can't discourage a fox when it's already next to the hen house or your prize vegetables. Spray it in the following locations instead, or mix with sand and sawdust and sprinkle it: Apply directly to scat, without removing it. Fox leave scat in the open to mark territory, and may return to the same spot if it is cleared. (If children play in the area, apply fox scat disinfectant as well to protect them from diseases.) Apply to soil above buried food, compost, or deceased pets. Apply to suspected entry points onto your land, or along the tops of walls and fences. A fox that has an unpleasant experience eating something in your yard may not want to visit again. Try leaving out food scraps covered in hot sauce or bittering agents. You may use human urine, or male predator urine from a garden store. This generally works best for deterring prey animals, not predators, but some people have reported success. As with any deterrent, results will vary based on individual foxes and how desirable your land appears. . Many livestock owners use guard dogs or guinea fowl to scare away predators. These are often effective at chasing off foxes, if you can stand the noise. There are many products marketed at the frustrated gardener or farmer. Most haven't been thoroughly studied, and receive a wide range of reviews from users. You might have best results with a product you know has worked for your neighbors. Common examples include: Devices that squirt water when an animal approaches. Ultrasonic devices that make a high-pitched noise. Devices that flash light at the fox.
Summary: Make your land less attractive. Block access to enclosed spaces that could turn into a den. Choose a repellent. Apply repellent strategically. Leave out bad-tasting food. Add male urine around the perimeter. Get a guard animal Try commercial scare products.

You should avoid trying to draft legal documents yourself. Instead, hire a real estate lawyer so that it is done right. In addition to writing the purchase agreement, your lawyer can handle other tasks: Negotiate with the seller if repairs need to be made before closing. Set up escrow. Research the title to make sure that it is clear. Many owners hold the apartment building through a business, such as a limited liability company (LLC). If you own it through an LLC, then you will be personally shielded from any liability related to the building. For example, if someone slips and falls, they might sue the owner for negligent maintenance. If you own the building through an LLC, then the person suing you can't get your personal assets. However, if a bank requires that you sign a personal guarantee on a loan, then the bank can come for your personal assets. You can create an LLC on your own by filing Articles of Organization with your state. Alternately, you could have your attorney create it for you. You will also need to get any necessary licenses and permits required by your state and local governments. You can check with your state's Secretary of State website for more information. Commercial real estate closings are generally more complex than simple residential closings. Accordingly, you need to do more diligence. Discuss the following with your lawyer, who should guide you through the process: Have an ALTA title survey done. A typical mortgage plot plan is not sufficient for commercial real estate. Find an escrow agent. Review tenant leases. Analyze zoning restrictions. Review the assignment and assumption of tenant leases. Consider assignment of any service contracts to the building. Review disclosures about the property. Identify any required permits, especially if you intend to make improvements on the property. If you are buying the building as an LLC, then remember that your business representative must attend the closing. The closing package should contain the following documents: quitclaim deed title affidavit other affidavits assignments of leases assignments of contracts You must decide whether you want to live onsite and manage the property. If not, then you'll need to hire a property management company. The company will handle the daily management of the property. For example, they will make sure rent is paid on time and also coordinate to have repairs made. You can find a property management company by talking to other landlords or contacting your nearest apartment association. You might also look online. Be sure to interview potential candidates about their business experience and the services they offer. Ask how much they charge. Typically, a property management company will charge 5-10% of the rent you collect.
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One-sentence summary -- Hire a lawyer. Create a business to own the building. Perform pre-closing diligence. Attend the closing. Hire a property management company.

Problem: Article: A shoe stretcher is a device that's made to wedge down into a shoe. Typically, they have a knob or a lever that you turn to gradually widen and lengthen the shoe stretcher. Over time, this will help relax and widen the shoe, making them up to a half-size larger. You can buy a shoe stretcher at most high-end shoe stores. Try this in conjunction with a shoe-stretching spray for the best results. Dampen the shoes with the spray, then insert the shoe stretcher. Repeat this as needed until your shoes reach the size you need. Take a sock and roll it up tightly from the toes all the way to the top, then stick it down into the toe box of the shoe. Continue doing this until you've filled both shoes completely with as many socks as you can fit. Then, store the shoes overnight or until you're ready to wear them again. While this method might not work as quickly as using heat, alcohol, or ice, it will gently stretch your shoes over time, making it an ideal option for leather, vintage, or otherwise delicate shoes. This may not work as well for shoes with a stiff upper, like dress shoes. Also, shoes that are made from a flexible material, like mesh, might require direct heat or a method that saturates the shoe in order to stretch out the fibers. Dampen a few sheets of newspaper, then ball them up and stuff them into the toe box of the shoe. Continue adding balls of wet newspaper until the shoe is full. As the paper dries, it will expand and harden, stretching out the shoe. Because this technique will form the shoe as it stretches, be sure to arrange the paper so it preserves the shape of your shoe. Do not saturate the paper, or it could damage the inside of your shoe. Also, avoid using this technique on leather shoes. Fill a plastic bag with oatmeal, rice, or any other grain that will swell up when it gets wet. Add just enough water to cover the grains, then seal the bag and place it into the shoe, working it down into the toe box. Leave the bag in place overnight, then remove it and try your shoes on! As the oats expand, the pressure will help stretch the material of the shoe.
Summary:
Use a shoe stretcher to gradually widen leather shoes. Roll up socks and stuff them into the toes of the shoes for a gentle stretch. Place wet newspaper into the shoes for more stretching power. Stretch the shoe with wet oats, grains, or rice for an old-fashioned approach.