Problem: Article: Most slab leaks can only be fixed by breaking concrete, so look for general contractors that specialize in remedial plumbing. If possible, go with a plumber that lists slab leak detection or repair directly on their website, indicating that they have experience. Expect to pay around $65 per hour or a set price based on the specific job. Hourly contractors may be cheaper for small fixes, but they can cost significantly more if the plumber encounters unexpected problems. If you can't find good plumbers online, ask friends, family members, and neighbors for personal recommendations. Using specialty equipment, plumbers can confirm that you are actually dealing with a slab leak and will isolate the problem to a specific area. Though some plumbers may offer detection services for free, expect others to charge up to $400. Once you confirm that the problem is a slab leak, ask your plumber for a repair estimate. The estimate will depend largely on your specific problem, but expect a standard repair to cost around $2000. To ensure that the price doesn't change, make sure you get the estimate in writing. Before committing to a plumber, call other plumbing companies and ask for repair estimates. Since you've already had the leak examined, simply relay the problem as it was described to you. Once you have multiple estimates, choose a plumber that seems reputable and offers their services at a reasonable price. Though the lowest offer may seem enticing, make sure it's from a plumber that has a legal operating license and good user reviews online. Though pricey, pay for the slab leak repairs as soon as possible. Slab leaks can cause far more expensive problems down the road, and a little money now can save a lot going forward. Some homeowner's insurance policies cover the cost of essential pipe repairs.
Summary: Search online for local plumbers. Hire a plumber to detect slab leaks. Ask for a repair estimate. Compare the estimate with other offers. Pay to have your pipes repaired.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Ask yourself about the underlying causes of your own personal manipulation. Perhaps you have a tough time saying no, period. Or you feel sorry for a certain person. Either way, it is important to recognize the root of the issue (and the role you may play in your own manipulation) so that you can work on preventing it in the future. Recognizing the reasons you feel compelled to help, or are easily manipulated, will help you avoid similar situations in the future. You don't owe a manipulative person anything, despite how they may try to make you feel. You are free to choose how you spend your time and with whom. If you feel like you are being constantly manipulated by a particular person, choose to avoid them. This doesn't mean that you have to end the friendship or relationship. Just be more in control of how often you see the person and under what circumstances. Learn how to detect early signs of manipulative behavior. For example, a person like this will want to influence your appearance. They will constantly give you "suggestions" as to how you should change your looks and personality. Some examples of this are: "Are you really gonna wear that dress to the party?" "You should stop laughing that loud." "You shouldn't wear loose jeans. No one likes a girl that wears loose jeans."

SUMMARY: Look inward for potential causes. Avoid manipulative people when possible. Use your experiences to aid you in the future.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The 60s decade was a time of major social and cultural change, and the trends of the 1960s reflected that. People were embracing a bohemian lifestyle and the Hippie Movement was born. To get the look that the hippies created, start thinking about theatrical costumes, recycled clothing, ethnic fashions, Indian prints, bright colors and mismatched patterns. Check out your nearest resale shop to look for vintage clothes and other items that you can repurpose, just like hippies did. Paisley prints and psychedelic prints are also great choices. You can't go wrong by pairing those two elements together. Jeans came in all colors of the rainbow and often featured embroidery or appliqued designs. Keep an eye out for those details or add them yourself. Look for blouses with long and flowy "bubble" sleeves. Gauzy fabrics work great, too. Wear a simple chiffon baby-doll dress with spaghetti-straps for a feminine look. Hippies frequently went barefoot, but sandals and flip-flops were also popular. If you have boots or clogs, those will also work perfectly. You could have fun with fresh flowers, but fake ones will work. Daisies were especially popular and they were often worn instead of jewelry. Weave the flowers flowers into your hair and secure them with bobby pins. Try a simple braid adorned with flowers or weave them into a wreath to wear on your head like a crown. Gypsy scarves, flower headbands, and leather moccasins are all great options. Peace sign pendants, beaded jewelry, large rings, and chain belts will also work. You could also try stacked silver bangles, woven leather bracelets, and hooped earrings. Thrift stores will be gold mines for these items. There was a wide variety of hairstyles in the 1960s, the most iconic being the very long, natural looking style that the hippies wore. Part it down the middle and allow it to hang loose and free. If you don't have long hair, check out wigs at your local costume shop. The beehive hairstyle was also very stylish. The hippies usually went for a natural look and wore very little makeup. They did use face paint, however, especially for special events and festivals. Paint images of daisies, rainbows, and peace signs on your cheeks or forehead. Add some face glitter for a little sparkle. For those that did wear makeup, it was variable. However a pale mouth, large false eye lashes and exaggerated eye makeup will be instantly recognizable. For real life references of 60s makeup and hairstyles, look up pictures of icons like Twiggy, Brigitte Bardot, Janis Joplin, Edie Sedgewick, Jane Birkin and Marianne Faithfull.
Summary:
Shape your outfit. Wear bell-bottom jeans and tie-dyed tops. Go barefoot! Put flowers in your hair. Add some loose, flowing accessories made from natural materials. Experiment with 1960s hairstyles. Create the 60s makeup look.