Figure out where to connect it by setting the barrel on the platform next to the downspout. It should be close enough to the downspout that you can connect it with the downspout elbow. Mark the downspout one inch below the height of the rain barrel. You'll need to attach the downspout elbow to the downspout so water will pour directly into the barrel. Use a hacksaw to cut the downspout at the mark. Fit the elbow to the downspout. Fasten it in place with screws, and make sure they're tight. As your measuring and fitting the elbow to the downspout, make sure that the end of the elbow will dip well into the barrel so all the water gets collected there. You don't want the water to be pouring into the barrel from above. If the barrel has a lid, use the hacksaw to cut a hole large enough for the end of the elbow to fit inside. Cover the area around the hole with the metal screen. This will prevent leaves and other debris from running down the downspout and creating a clog in your rainwater collection system. If you have more barrels, set them on the platform and connect lengths of hose to the valves.
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One-sentence summary -- Connect the downspout elbow to the downspout. Connect the barrel to the elbow. Place a filter at the top of the downspout. Connect the additional barrels.

Q: Unclip the top section, and run a brush through it again. Use one hand to hold your hair into a ponytail, and use the other hand to smooth out the top section, making sure it's sleek and smooth. Tie it with a hair tie, making sure it's secure against the crown of your head. Ariana doesn't usually wear loose ponytails, so you should wrap the holder around your hair 2-3 times so that it's tight. You may want to use a gel, hair spray, or other hair product to increase the sleekness of your ponytail. Use your brush to smooth down any flyaways. If you don't have naturally straight hair, start with blown out hair to make your ponytail sleeker. Grab a small piece from the back of the ponytail. Wrap it around the base of the ponytail so that it completely hides the hair tie. Ariana never has chunky hair ties showing, and this will make the entire hairstyle look more polished. Bobby pin the strand of hair into place. Once your ponytail is secured, you'll need to add some curls to blend it with the rest of your hair. It's easiest to do this after your ponytail is up because you can see exactly where you need to curl. Again, you'll only want to curl the very ends of each strand, rather than the entire piece. Once you've created your curls, run your fingers through them to soften them up. Lift your ponytail straight up, and use a rattail comb or hairbrush to tease the base. This will a bit of lift and volume to the ponytail, so that it looks extra full and bouncy. Make sure to only backcomb the underside of the ponytail, so that the top still looks smooth and sleek. Spray your hairstyle with hairspray to ensure that it holds up all day.
A: Tie your top section into a ponytail. Cover your hair tie with a strand of hair. Curl the ends of your ponytail. Tease your ponytail.

Article: Pruning azalea plants early will allow the plant's energy to be directed toward producing new growth. Assess your azalea to find dead branches and other spots that need trimming. Use a pair of hand clippers to thin the azaleas. Clip out any dead branches. Don't go overboard with this early-season pruning. Each healthy branch you cut away is a branch that could have produced beautiful spring flowers. If you want to drastically change the shape of your azalea, wait until later in the summer. Now is the time to reshape your azalea shrub if you wish. Cut long, stray shoots next to woody branches to retain the azalea's natural form. Trim back areas that seem too crowded to promote air flow and improve the look of the bush. Be sure you make careful cuts - don't use hedge clippers to trim the bush willy nilly. Don't prune too late in the year. Prune no later than 3 weeks after the blooms have gone - otherwise, you'll be cutting away next year's flower growth. If you have an azalea that has grown to large proportions and you're ready to cut it back, you can safely cut it to within a foot of the ground and it will grow back bushy and beautiful. Do it after the blooms of spring have faded, so the plant has time to reestablish itself before the next phase of growth.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Trim away dead branches in the spring. Do a light pruning after the blooms fade. Do a drastic pruning when necessary.

Article: According to behavioral specialists, people who are lying tend to exhibit certain body language cues that make it easy to spot a lie. Look for these body language cues to determine if your boyfriend is telling a lie. For example: He may itch his nose often and his nose may turn red. This is known as the Pinocchio Sign, as a lie causes your cells to release histamine, which can cause your nose to itch and become swollen. He may also exhibit negation cues, like covering or blocking his mouth and rubbing or putting his hand over his eyes, his nose, or his ears. He may also avoid making eye contact with you or turn his body or head away from you as he speaks. You may notice that your boyfriend's regular tone of voice changes or shifts when he is telling a lie. He may also stammer, pause for long periods of time, or have unusual intonations. A sudden change in his speech patterns when he is talking about a certain subject, person, or event may be a sign that he is telling a lie. Similar to the physical Pinocchio effect, your boyfriend may demonstrate a Pinocchio effect in his word choice as well. Often, people who lie tend to use many more words when lying in an effort to hide the lie or distract you from the lie. According to a study by the Harvard Business School, liars tend to use more swear words when they speak, as they are so focused on the lie they neglect to use proper terms or clean language. Your boyfriend may also use the third person when lying to distance himself from the lie he is telling you and he may try to change the subject quickly after he has told a lie to avoid drawing attention to it.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Take note of his body language. Listen to his tone of voice. Notice his word choice and language.