Article: Lay down a drop cloth under the mirror that you want to remove, just in case it shatters or cracks when you're removing it. To cut through the adhesive on the back, get a wire saw, which is a length of sharp wire with two handles on the ends. You can purchase a wire saw at your local construction or auto parts store. Wire saws are sometimes referred to as cutout wire or razor wire. They're used to cut through tough angles and rely on friction to slice through thicker materials. This method is preferable for mirrors larger than 2 by 2ft (0.61 by 0.61m). The wire saw must be at least 1ft (30cm) longer than the width of the mirror. Put on long sleeves, thick gloves, and protective eyewear to protect yourself from cuts in the event that the glass breaks. Take a roll of packing tape and apply lengths of tape to the glass of your mirror. Place two strips running from opposite corner to opposite corner, then place another strip horizontally in the middle, parallel to the floor. Place vertical strips of tape spaced 34in (7.610.2cm) apart over the other tape on your mirror to be safe. If your glass cracks, the packing tape will hold it in place, at least for a little bit. This will keep the glass from shattering on the floor and give you a little time to remove the glass. When you start cutting through the adhesive, it may be hard to tell when the mirror is ready to be removed. To keep it from randomly falling to the floor and shattering, enlist the help of a friend or family member. Have them wear the same protective gear that you're wearing. Ask them to place one hand on the bottom of the mirror and one hand against the face to catch the glass if it pops off. It's highly recommended that you have someone help you when doing this. If you don't, the mirror may fall to the floor and shatter. You can put a set of pillows or cloths down under the pillow to catch it if it falls, but it'll still be risky. It doesn't matter if you start on the upper-right or upper-left. Take your wire saw and hold it by both handles. Hold the wire against the wall and slide it between the mirror and the drywall. You may need to slide the wire back and forth a little to cut into the corner. Getting between the wall and the mirror kind be kind of tough. Take your time to carefully cut into the corner. You're going to have to patch the drywall under the mirror anyway, so it's not worth being delicate. Depending on how much adhesive was used to install the mirror, all of the adhesive may need to be pried off. If there wasn't that much adhesive used, it may pop off once you've got most of it off, though. With your wire fit snuggly between the wall and the mirror, move your handles back and forth rapidly while pulling the wire down. As you move the wire back and forth, the friction will cut through the adhesive and allow you to pull the wire down even further. Don't pull down too hard or you'll end up cracking the glass in the mirror. Depending on the type of mirror you have, if the mirror's glass starts bending more than 12 inches (2.55.1cm) in the center, it may shatter. Ease off and work a little slower. If you get tired, you can always take a break. You can let go of the handles and the mirror will keep your wire saw in place. Use your wire saw to slice almost all the way through the adhesive, leaving a length of adhesive once you get near the bottom. For a mirror smaller that 34ft (0.911.22m) on both sides, leave the bottom 1ft (0.30m) uncut. For mirrors larger than that, leave at least 1.52ft (0.460.61m) of adhesive on the bottom. Once you've cut through most of the adhesive, grip the mirror lightly by the sides and try to move it back and forth to pull it off of the wall. If it doesn't move, continue sawing through the adhesive. You don't want to cut all the way through the adhesive if you don't have to. It's easier to keep the mirror from cracking if you can remove it by hand without sawing through it completely. Once the mirror is able to be moved back and forth, continue moving it side to side until the last bit of adhesive cracks. With help from your friend, carefully pull the mirror off of the wall and set it aside. If your mirror is smaller than 4 by 4ft (1.2 by 1.2m), you may be able to remove it without assistance. If it still won't budge, cut through all of the adhesive and have your friend brace it to catch it once it's off of the wall.
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Set a drop cloth out and get a wire saw. Put on your protective gear and place packing tape over the glass. Enlist a friend to help steady the mirror. Slide the wire saw behind the top of the mirror at the corner. Work the wire saw back and forth to cut through the adhesive. Leave the bottom of the mirror attached so it doesn't fall and break. Lift the mirror by carefully pulling it off of the wall.
Article: If you have an electrical fire that has started in an appliance that plugs in, such as a toaster, you should immediately unplug it. Make sure that you can get to the wall socket or extension cord safely and then disconnect it from the outlet. Unplugging an appliance that is on fire will reduce the risk of the fire spreading beyond the appliance. Many electrical fires start at overloaded appliances. For instance, if there is a short in your toaster, it can produce enough heat to start a fire. Another example is when too many Christmas lights are plugged into each other, it can create enough heat to start a fire. If you have an electrical fire that is in a wall or in an appliance that you can't get to to unplug, focus on getting the power turned off. If you can safely get to the electrical switch or the electrical panel, go there and kill the power. Disconnecting the power will eliminate the risk of electrocution, will eliminate the heat source that started the fire, and will allow you to fight the fire with a wider array of fire-fighting techniques. If you cannot get to a location to shut off the power safely, don't attempt it. It is better to stay safe and fight the fire with the power on than to risk getting burned or electrocuted trying to turn the power off. Once a fire has started, electricity can continue to create heat that will encourage the fire to continue. Electricity will also make the fire harder to fight, because you have to be careful not to get shocked, in addition to avoiding getting burned. With this in mind, make sure there is no safe way to get to the electrical disconnect before giving up and fighting the fire while it is still electrified. If you have an appliance fire where the appliance can't be unplugged, go turn off the power at the breaker box. Whatever you can do safely to remove the electricity from the situation, do it.
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Unplug appliances that are on fire. Turn off the electricity. Be certain that the electrical disconnect is out of reach.
Article: If your cat suddenly stops eating, pay attention, particularly if it lasts for more than a day. That's a sign your cat needs to go to the vet to help determine what's wrong. Not eating could be a sign your cat's digestive system is blocked by a hairball. If your cat is continually hacking but not producing anything, that could be a sign your cat has a blockage in its digestive system. Pay particular attention if your cat hacks without production several times in one day. You should also check to see if your cat is defecating. If it's not, then it definitely has a blockage and needs to be seen by a vet. Alternatively, your cat may have diarrhea because it can't get much around the blockage. Place your hand on the cat's stomach. If it feels harder than normal, that could indicate a blockage. Your cat may also seem really lethargic, like it doesn't have the energy to do much.
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Watch for loss of appetite. Notice if your cat hacks without bringing up a hairball. Check the cat's stomach and energy levels.