Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Go medium or long. Beware of bangs. Don't use a brush. Choose layers. Avoid razor cuts. Ask for a dry cut. Study your face shape. Practice different styles.

Answer: If you have curly hair, and go too short, you could end up with hair that has too much poof or looks misshapen. The key to managing curly hair can simply be the right cut. That doesn't mean you shouldn't ever try a short cut. It means you should do it with caution. Get a trim every 6 to 8 weeks. This keeps your cut's shape and will make your curls look their best. Here's why short cuts are risky. The problem is that short hair will increase frizz. So find a great stylist if you try it. Television actress Keri Russell learned this fact the hard way. When she lopped off her curls, controversy followed and ratings dropped. You should be equally cautious with bangs as length. Bangs will also make frizz worse. They're usually not recommended for people with very curly hair.As with any rule though, an extremely experienced stylist could help you break the rules. Brushing curly hair can be a disaster for it. If you introduce a brush to curly hair, especially when it's wet, get prepared for damage and frizz. It's best to choose a wide-toothed comb. Comb your hair while it's still wet with conditioner in it to reduce damage. Don't comb dry hair (although brushing dry hair is the worst yet). Run your fingers through wet hair with your head upside down so the curls fall into a natural shape. Sometimes your fingers make a better comb. Ask your stylist to give you a few layers with your cut. This can make curly hair look less boxy. In fact, some stylists believe that getting proper layers is the most important factor as to whether curly hair will look good. Layers should start at your chin, and then your stylist should layer them downward. Uneven layering works best with curls. You should have more layers with longer hair. Avoid layering that makes your hair look like a triangle with the curls too weighted at the bottom. One-length cuts without layers can look heavy and be harder to manage with curls. They don't work well with curly hair because they harm the hair cuticle. There are a few sites that say they can be done, but they are dangerous without a very experienced stylist. Razor cuts actually increase curl in the hair. So they would work better for people who don't already have tight curls. If your curls are more wavy than they are tight, you are a better candidate for this kind of cut. If your stylist cuts your curly hair when it's wet, it can be hard to predict what it will really look like. Ask the stylist to cut your hair while dry so you can really tell how the curls will fall. This matters for straight hair too, but it's even more important with curls. Dry cuts will enable the stylist to cut your hair with more precision. They will be seeing the curls as you will be wearing them. What looks good on a celebrity with curly hair might not look good on you. It all depends on which style works best with your face shape. So figure out what's uniquely good for you. A short bob doesn't work well with heart or round-shaped faces, especially with curls. To figure out your face shape best, stand facing a mirror, and pull your hair back. Then, outline your face on the mirror with an eyeliner pencil. Now you can better assess your face shape. Play around with braids, high buns, and hair that is half up and half down. It's not true that curly hair must only be worn loose and flowing, although that can look good too. Wearing your hair up can look particularly romantic and attractive with curls. Make sure to pull a few strands down to frame your face.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Stoop and pick your pecans. Use a pecan picker if the challenge of crawling around or stooping (bending) over is too much for you. Use a manually operated rolling picker. Hire a pecan harvester for large orchards.

Answer: If the first few pecans are not sufficient to justify using more technological means to harvest them, you can simply bend over and pick up individual pecans as you walk beneath the tree. Have a container, such as an empty five gallon plastic bucket, to keep your harvest in. For the strong and energetic, this is an efficient technique for harvesting pecans underneath one or two trees. Some find that crawling on their knees will also suffice for the purpose of gathering pecans. There are several varieties of pickers mounted on short handles, but most consist of a wire spring configuration with a small hopper to hold the nuts. The spring is pressed down on the nut, which spreads the wires allowing it to slip between them, and it is captured in the hopper. Empty the hopper often into a bucket or other container to avoid spilling the pecans. (See the first video below.) These are simple machines that operate like a reel-type lawnmower, catching the nuts between flexible rollers or fingers and depositing them in a hopper. Most of these contraptions will pick up a considerable amount of debris, so keeping the ground clean underneath the tree is critical in reducing the labor involved. (See the second video below.) Pecan harvesters use tractor powered machines that sweep the orchard to harvest the nuts. When used in conjunction with tree shakers, this is the least labor-intensive, and most efficient way of harvesting pecans, but is really beyond the focus of this article.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Cover your pile. Air your bin. Turn your compost. Give your compost time.

Answer: You compost needs to be covered properly in order to be protected by the elements. In order to do that, you will need to lay tarp over your pile of compost. Find a tarp that can cover your bin and place it on your compost. You want to make sure that your compost does not get too wet due to precipitation or too dry because of heat. Therefore, covering your compost is a good way to keep it in a state that will be beneficial. Compost needs the right amount of air. If the center of your pile does not receive enough air, then the composting will take a long time. Air can be added in several ways. You can turn the pile again and again. You can also place long pipes into the compost so the ends stick out like chimneys. Drill holes every few inches/cm to increase airflow to the compost matter. Every few days (or up to a week), it is a good idea to use a pitchfork to toss the compost around and redistribute it. This allows a fresh supply of oxygen to penetrate the compost and feed the aerobic bacteria that drive the decomposition. Mix your ingredients. You should make sure that the material that you are composting has been completely blended. You can do this by using a pitchfork to turn your pile. Keep turning till everything has been mixed together. Keep the pile damp. You should pour water on your compost pile. Do not add too much water. You should add just enough to give the pile moisture, like that of a wet sponge. Composting takes a long time. Leave the pile to sit and decompose; the entire process can take at least three months.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get chlorine to shock the pool. Test the levels in the pool. Determine the right amount of chlorine. Add the chlorine a little at a time. Wait 8 hours and test the chlorine levels before using the pool.

Answer:
Look for chlorine solutions designed to shock your pool at your local pool supply store or online. Make sure it is safe for use on all pool types, including salt water pools. Make sure the chlorine and pH levels are correct in the pool. Check that the calcium, alkalinity, salt, and stabilizer levels are correct as well. This will ensure shocking the pool will not cause any staining or damage. Shocking the pool with chlorine is a good way to prevent the water from becoming cloudy and polluted if you are having a lot of people in the pool. It's also a good way to give your pool a deep clean once a year. For a standard size salt water pool, you may use 3 pounds (1.4kg) of chlorine per 1,000 gallons (3,800L) of water. Check the manufacturer's instructions if your pool is smaller or larger than the standard size. Make sure the filter system is working and the pH is between 7.2-7.4. Add the chlorine a small amount at a time around the edges of the pool. Let the chlorine dissolve into the pool water. Use a test kit to check the chlorine levels in the pool. Make sure the chlorine levels have dropped and the water is safe to swim in before you use the pool.