Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Purchase a set of cube storage grids. Lay the grid on the floor to make a rectangle that's at least 712sqft (0.70m2). Secure the grid pieces together with 2-3 zip ties per side. Attach upright grid pieces along the sides of the base to make the walls. Cut the tails of the zip ties so your guinea pigs don't chew on them.

Answer: Storage grid cubes are easy-to-build metal storage options typically used for cheap shelving options. Look for cube grids that have openings between 112212in (3.86.4cm). Make sure you have at least 12 grid pieces for your cage. Storage grids can be purchased from your local superstore or online. Guinea pigs may get stuck in openings that are 112in (3.8cm) or smaller and cause suffocation. Spread the grid pieces on a table or on the floor of the room where you plan on keeping your guinea pigs. Make sure the edges line up so that the cage doesn't overlap. Measure the square footage of the base to confirm that it's at least 712sqft (0.70m2). This will form the base of your cage. If you're housing more than 2 guinea pigs, add 3 square feet (0.28m2) for each additional animal. Most grid pieces are 12in 12in (30cm 30cm), so you only need 8 pieces to make your floor. You can leave the cage on the ground or put it on a table. Hold the edges of the base together so they're touching. Combine the pieces by wrapping 1 zip tie around them in each corner. If the connection feels loose between the grid pieces, add another zip tie in the middle. Continue wrapping zip ties around each grid piece until your floor is finished. Zip ties can be purchased from your local hardware store. Hold a grid piece so it's standing up against the outer edge of your floor. Use 2-3 more zip ties per grid piece to attach your walls to the floor. Tie the wall pieces together with more zip ties. Work with a partner to make the building process easier. When you pull the zip ties tight, there will be excess tails that stick out in the middle of your cage. Use a pair of scissors to cut any of the excess zip ties off. Go around your entire cage and remove them so your guinea pigs can't chew on them. Cut off the zip tie tails as you put them on so you don't have to do so many later.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Preheat a pan over medium high heat. Saute the vegetables for 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in the parsley and scallions.

Answer: Add the oil and butter, and allow butter to melt before adding in the squash and bell peppers. Squash should be tender when finished. Continue to cook for a few more minutes, and then remove the pan from heat. Serve immediately, adding salt and pepper to taste.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use "I" statements Tell them that you won't put up with emotional manipulation. Acknowledge your cousin's point of view without judgment. Incorporate the word "because" into any requests you make. Change the subject if they ask or say something that bothers you.

Answer: to express yourself. "I" statements help to reduce the chance that someone will become defensive when you tell them how you feel. Instead of casting blame on your cousin by starting a sentence with "you," start with "I." For example, you might say something like, "I get frustrated when you make comments about my size, so please don't do that any more." Or, you might say, "I feel like you're not listening when you keep interrupting me." If your cousin uses guilt, threats, or other emotional manipulation techniques to get you to do things, set boundaries about what you will and will not do. Be direct and assertive about what you are unwilling to tolerate. For example, you might tell your cousin something like, "Stop trying to guilt me into helping you with your homework. I've already told you I have plans after school, so I can't help you." Or if they're threatening you, you might say, "Threatening me won't change my mind, so don't bother." You may also find it helpful to empathize with your cousin. This may help you to see them with more compassion and understanding. Having empathy for someone doesn't mean you have to do whatever they want, but it may help you to feel less frustrated by their behavior if you can get into their head. For example, if your cousin keeps pestering you to do their homework for them, they might be feeling frustrated because they don't understand it and they might not have anyone else who is willing to help them. If your cousin is physically abusive towards you, this might be due to how their parents or an older sibling treats them. It doesn't make it okay, but looking at it this way may help you to feel less upset about it. People are often more compliant with requests when the word "because" is inserted into them. If you often have trouble getting your cousin to do things to help you, try phrasing your requests with the word "because." For example, instead of asking your cousin, "Can you please help me clean up the living room?" say something like, "We need to clean up the living room because my parents will be home soon and they asked us to clean up." Or, instead of saying, "Can you stop playing that song over and over?" you might say, "I need you to stop playing that song on repeat because it's very annoying." You don't have to carry on a conversation or answer questions if it makes you uncomfortable. It's fine to change the subject or ignore questions or comments that upset you. For example, if your cousin asks you a question you don't want to answer, you could smile and say something like, "So, how was your day?" If they don't take the hint and try to ask again, you might need to tell them directly, such as by saying, "I'm not comfortable answering that."

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Start with a naked face. Apply a foundation 2-3 shades lighter than your natural skin tone. Contour your cheeks for a gaunt appearance. Use blush to feign a fever.

Answer:
Skip the usual enhancements, like eyeliner, eye shadow, lipstick, and mascara. Leaving them off will give you a blank canvas to work with. From there, you'll be able to stage each part of your face individually. Wash and exfoliate your face before you begin so it will take the cosmetics better. A makeup-free base is also more believable, since most people don't bother with makeup when they're feeling unwell. Dab the foundation onto your cheeks, chin, and forehead. Then, blend it thoroughly so it isn't too obvious. When you're done, you'll look like all the color has drained out of your face. If you're unsure which foundation will look best, start with a shade closer to your skin tone and lighten up from there. Going too light at once may not be convincing. Dust a contouring brush with purple or maroon eye shadow and sweep the bristles along the length of your cheekbones from your earlobes to the corners of your mouth. Blend with a separate brush until only there's only a faint trace of the color remaining. This drawn, sickly effect will be enough to suggest that you've dropped weight. If the shadow on your cheeks isn't quite gloomy enough on its own, try hitting other areas where color will show up well, like your temples and laugh lines. Switch to a darker shade of eye shadow to broadcast that you're on your deathbed. For best results, pick out a subtle pink or magenta shade. Pat it onto the points of your cheeks and the center of your forehead and blend in every direction. Apply the blush lightly at first and add more little by little to hint at a temperature. Go easy on the blush. You want to look like a sick person, not a china doll.