Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Inspect areas where surfaces join, such as at a chimney or valley. Apply roof sealant or cement to gaps less than 14in (0.64cm) wide. Repair rusted or loose flashing at a joint. Replace large areas of failing flashing, if necessary.

Answer: Look for gaps in caulk, sealant, or aluminum flashing where any objects intersect with or emerge from the roof. These are some of the most common sources of roof leaks, and smaller gaps are easy to repair. Small gaps can be treated with caulk or roof sealant, but larger cracks or tears require patching or new flashing. Scrape away old sealant, wipe away debris, and dry the area thoroughly before applying a new compound. Use a thin, flexible putty knife to apply roof cement to small cracks in the sealant around chimneys, pipes, or other joined surfaces. For small gaps at the metal or rubber collar of an exposed pipe or vent, apply a bead of waterproof silicone-based caulk with a caulking gun. Gaps larger than 14in (0.64cm) will require a more substantial fix instead of a simple sealant. Flashing is typically made of steel or aluminum, and it seals joints around chimneys, valleys, siding, and walls that intersect the roof. If you find loose flashing, apply a bead of roof cement beneath it, then press it back into place. If a small area of flashing is rusted, slide a new piece of galvanized steel flashing beneath the failing area, then seal it with roofing cement. If you're any shingles adjacent to flashing are loose, avoid nailing the shingles on the side that makes contact with the flashing. Instead, bond the shingles to the flashing using roof cement to avoid puncturing the flashing. Pry off stretches of unsound flashing and old roof cement with a chisel or pry bar. Measure your chimney, vent, or other joined area, and use a pair of straight cutting tin snips to cut a section of pre-bent base flashing to fit the joint. Your flashing should overlap the joint by about 4in (10cm) on each side. Apply strips of ice-and-water barrier to the joint before installing the flashing. For a chimney or other object protruding from the roof, apply strips 4in (10cm) up the object's height. Wrap the flashing around the joint and seal it with roofing cement or caulk. If there are nail holes on the flashing's edge, drive galvanized roofing nails into them. If you have a shingled roof, you might have needed to remove shingles in order to access the old flashing. Replace them, if necessary, and secure them to the flashing with roofing cement. Properly replacing all of the flashing around a chimney is complex and may require custom-made materials. If necessary, consult a professional.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Know your venue. Pay attention to the competition. Enhance the perceived value to increase the price.

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Consider the venue you'll be selling at and the clientele you plan to sell to. The price of your items should reflect these factors accordingly. If you plan on selling your work at a craft fair, research the customers who usually attend the fair. Customers at a school or church craft fair usually have a lower budget than those attending boutique fairs or corporate fundraisers. If you only sell online or in a store, consider the type of items you embroider and the way you market them. Unique embroidered clothing sold in a boutique would sell for a higher price than clothing sold with a mass-produced embroidered logo via a small website. You can lower the price according to venue and clientele by either lowering your labor wage, lowering the profit margin percentage, or using cheaper materials. Prices can be raised by increasing your labor wage, increasing your profit, or using more expensive materials. The prices you sell your embroidery for should be within the same range as your competitors. Alter your prices accordingly if this is not the case. If your prices are too high, you will obviously lose business to your competitors. If your prices are too low, customers may perceive your product to be less valuable or of a lower quality, and you may still lose business to your competitors. If you want to convince customers to buy from you at a slightly higher price than a competitor will offer, you need to offer your customers something that makes them believe your product is more valuable. Design plays into this a lot. If your designs are more beautiful and more unique than the competition's, they can be viewed as more valuable. Customer service is another aspect to consider. If you put exceptional effort into making your customers happy or if you are willing to customize your work, customers may determine that shopping with you is a more valuable experience overall than shopping with someone else.