Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Trim your dog's nails. Clean around your dog's eyes. Clean your dog's ears. Brush your dog's teeth.

Answer: Regularly trimming your dog's nails is an important aspect of grooming. Clip the nail in small increments until you see the quick, which is the blood vessel that runs through the nail. The quick will be easier to see with lighter nails. If your dog has dark nails, use more caution when you are clipping the nails. If the nail starts to bleed, dab a small amount of styptic powder or baking soda on the nail. The bleeding will stop immediately. It is recommended to trim your dog's nails about every two to three weeks. If you are uncomfortable with your dog's nails, your veterinarian or veterinary technician can do so. If you see a lot of buildup around your dog's eyes, it will be necessary to clean and remove that buildup. When you clean the eyes, put a small amount of soap and warm water on a towel and gently dab around the eyes. Cocker Spaniels are very prone to getting ear infections and having lots of wax buildup in their ears. Ideally, you should clean his ears on a weekly basis. Consult with your veterinarian so that you know the proper technique for regularly cleaning your dog's ears at home. If the ears have a foul odor, an ear infection is likely. Your veterinarian will be able to determine the cause of the infection (eg, bacteria) and prescribe an ear drop solution that you can administer at home. If you see a lot of wax, you will need use an ear cleaning solution to remove the wax. There are over-the-counter ear cleaning products that you can purchase at your local pet store. Read and understand the directions carefully before cleaning your dog's ears on your own. In more serious cases of ear infection and wax buildup, your veterinarian can flush out your dog's ears. To keep your dog's teeth nice and clean, it is recommended to brush your dog's teeth every other day. Your dog probably won't be immediately comfortable with you brushing his teeth, so you can start with rubbing your finger along his teeth with something that he likes, such as peanut butter. Gradually introduce him to the toothbrush and toothpaste. Be gentle when you brush his teeth, and do it in short intervals (about 5 minutes). If you are having trouble with brushing your dog's teeth, your veterinarian can teach you the proper technique.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Assemble, address, and mail the invitations. Shop for decorations, dining ware, and other party necessities. Decide on a menu. Plan Pick up some favors.

Answer: Include information about the couple's registries and, if it's a theme party, make sure to provide proper gift-giving instructions. Give your contact information for those that have questions. You may want to include an ending time. Some people will be more won't to come if they know their entire day won't be taken up by watching an old acquaintance open gift after gift after gift. After all, what's a theme without decorations? If you're throwing a beach-themed shower, pick up some tiki torches, palm trees, and grass skirts. Balloons, crepe paper streamers, banners, table centerpieces, plates -- the list of available items goes on and on. Abandoning the feel of the shower entirely is also a legitimate option. If you know the bride would be totally turned off by an hour of opening presents and drowning in crepe paper, dedicate the afternoon to a wine tasting or a spa treatment. As long as friends are relaxing and having a good time, success will be had. Bridal showers have been known to produce quite a few tears as well as laughter, both of which make for some hungry tummies. Keep the time of your party in mind when creating your menu; a morning shower would be perfect for a brunch. Some food ideas for your shower: finger sandwiches, cookies, cold salads, veggies and dip, chili, crackers and cheese, etc. If guests have offered to bring desserts and other treats, call to confirm what they plan to bring -- adjust your recipe plans accordingly. some games. Silly games are essential to any good, traditional shower. The naughtier, the better! Try one of these: Stuff It: Before the party, sit down with the groom and ask him a list of questions, preferably ones the bride may not know. Then, at the party, pass the questions around the room, having each guest ask the bride one. If she gets it wrong, she must stuff a piece of bubble gum in her mouth. Her answers will become so messy, you'll have the whole room laughing. If the mother of the bride or groom is present, take caution (depending on her personality). Stud Muffin: Before the party, obtain a picture of the groom. Buy balloons. Also gather photos of sexy, hunky men. Roll the pictures up tight and tie with a ribbon or rubber band. Stuff one into each balloon and blow up. At the party, each woman has to grab a balloon and pop it. Whoever gets the real hunkthe groomwins a prize! Don't go into overkill. The gals (and maybe guys?) will be totally content eating, drinking, and being merry. Speaking of bridal shower games, you may want to reward your loyal jesters with a gift. Make up little gift bags and place small trinkets inside. Shop the dollar stores if you have to: photo albums, picture frames, fancy pens, coffee mugs, dish towel sets, candles, and nail polish will all do the trick. It's the hostess's job to send all the party-goers home with a little favor. Make sure your favor is small but meaningful and tie it in with the theme of your party as best you can.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use a spray can or gun to paint on a layer of base coat and let it dry. Wet sand any imperfections with 1500-grit sandpaper and wipe it down. Repeat the painting, drying, and sanding process 1-2 more times. Apply 2 layers of clear coat to seal in the base coat. Let the bumper cover dry for at least 6 hours before driving or reattaching it.

Answer: Hold the gun or can about 12 inches (30cm) away from the surface and use steady, sweeping motions to apply the base coat paint, which should be the same color as the rest of the car. Overlap each pass by 50% for smooth, even coverage. Let the layer dry for 30 minutes. To protect yourself from harmful fumes, make sure to wear protective gear such as a face mask and gloves while painting. If you're using a spray can make sure to spray a bit of paint away from the bumper several times to clear out the nozzle. After the first layer has dried, check for any drips or imperfections. Wet sand them smooth with a spray bottle and sandpaper. Wipe away any dust with a clean tack cloth. Always wipe down the bumper cover with a clean tack cloth after sanding the new layer. Apply up to 3 coats total, or until the paint has full, even coverage. Hold the can or clean spray gun of clear coat about 12 inches (30cm) away from the bumper and spray on the clear coat in light, sweeping layers. Let the layer dry for 20 minutes, then apply a second coat and let it dry as well. Each time you go over the bumper with the clear coat, overlap the previous pass by 50% for the best coverage. This time will let the paint cure and harden fully. The longer it dries, the longer the paint will hold up and remain durable, so you could even wait up to 24 hours. After the minimum 6 hours, you can remove any tape and masking materials from the car or reattach the bumper to the body.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Grab your laces. Begin lacing your boots. Run your laces vertically through the next eyelet. Repeat the diagonal and vertical lacing methods until you reach the top. Tie your laces in a bow, or tuck the ends in.

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For this method, which is how many armed forces lace boots, you can use the laces that came with your boots, or ones of the same length. If you have an even number of eyelet pairs, you will start by threading the lace through the bottom eyelets from the inside and pulling the laces out. If you have an odd number of eyelet pairs, you will begin by threading the lace straight across the bottom eyelets from the outside in. Start with one end of your laces and run it diagonally through the inside of the next eyelet. For the second pair of eyelets closest to the bottom, you will lace the same way you did for the criss-cross lacing. Repeat with the other end of your laces. Be sure that your diagonal lace runs under your horizontal lace at the bottom, not on top of it. your laces should now have one criss-cross and be on the outside of your boot. On each side of your boot, you will now take the lace and run it directly through the eyelet directly above. Do this for both laces. Run your laces through the next eyelet by going outside in. You will now have one horizontal portion of your laces at the bottom eyelet, one criss-cross above it, and two eyelets with your laces running vertically through both. Your laces should be on the inside of your boot now. Alternate threading your laces diagonally and the over the top vertically. Keep the order in which you thread your laces consistent. If you always go right over left, do that for every diagonal lace, and vice-versa if you start left over right. You will end up with your laces on the inside of your boot. Here you can tie a bow like normal, or tuck the laces inside your boots if you want a cleaner look. If you have enough length, you can also wrap your laces around your boot and tie a knot in the front, tucking it behind the tongue.