Q: You can make pumpkin puree out of any type of pumpkin, but for the most concentrated flavor (and the best for making pie), go for the smaller pumpkins that are intended to be used in recipes, rather than choose jack-o-lantern sized squash. Each pumpkin will yield a cup or so of puree. Look for pumpkins with bright orange flesh, no big bruises or gouges, and a relatively uniform shape. Heirloom pumpkins often have striated colors like yellow and green in addition to orange. These make great puree, too, but the color may not be the classic bright orange you're used to. Avoid decorative baby pumpkins - these don't contain enough meat to make much pumpkin puree, and they aren't grown to be eaten. Run them under cold water and scrub away any dirt or other debris, especially if you got the pumpkins from your garden or a pumpkin patch. Start by chopping off the stems, leaving as much of the body intact as possible. Next slice the pumpkins in half, revealing their seeds. Use a large spoon to scoop all of the pumpkin seeds from the halves into a bowl. Save the seeds for later, since they're delicious roasted. Scoop out as many of the orange strings as you can, too. Finish processing the pumpkins by slicing the halves into quarters. You should now have 8 (or more, if you're using more than 2 pumpkins) wedges of pumpkin to work with.
A: Get small pie or sugar pumpkins. Wash the pumpkins. Cut the pumpkins. Scoop out the seeds. Slice the halves into wedges.

Q: Eventually you will need to stop issuing treats for the behavior. Do this gradually by offering treats only every other time he performs the "shake" command. Substitute praise or other rewards, such as a walk or playtime, in place of treats. Keep practicing until you are positive he will "shake" without a treat. You can try offering an empty hand, with no treat, when first starting this step. Once you feel that your dog has mastered the "shake" command, try introducing challenges for it. Wait for a situation that usually bothers your dog, such as a visit to a busy place or someone coming to the door, and issue the command. The more situations you practice in, the better your dog will be able to perform this command. Follow the same order of training as you did with the first hand. The main difference will be that you hold the treat in your opposite hand and only reward when your dog shakes with the desired paw. Try using a different command word. If you used "Shake", try using "Paw" for the opposite hand.
A: Start removing treats. Make it more challenging. Try shaking with the other hand.

Q: All rabbit's nails grow at different paces, so there isn't a concrete rule on how often nails should be clipped. Generally you should inspect your rabbit's nails once a month. If the nail curves at all, it is too long and it needs to be clipped. If you can hear your rabbit's nails hitting the floor when he hops, this is another indication that it's time to clip his nails. Wild rabbits don't need pedicures their claws wear down from digging, foraging, and other routine tasks. Domestic rabbits, however, do not use their claws so much, and it is your job to make sure that they don't grow too long or sharp. Rabbits have four nails on their rear feet. On their front paws, they have the four toenails, and then the dewclaw. The dewclaw sits slightly higher than the other toenails, on the inside of the paw. People typically use both dog- and cat-claw trimmers to cut rabbit claws. Either option will do the job, so your choice is mostly a matter of personal preference. Make sure to choose a clipper that matches the size of your rabbit: if you have a very small rabbit, it will be much easier to cut its claws with a small set of clippers. Some nail clippers actually include a safety to ensure that you don't cut too much. Scissor-style clippers. These clippers are usually used to trim cat nails. As the name suggests, they look and work just like scissors. You may enjoy the freedom of motion and movement these clippers offer over the next style. Guillotine-style clippers. These clippers are typically used for dogs because they can handle thicker nails. Much like a guillotine, these clippers have a circular hole into which you slip the nail. Squeeze the handle, and a blade cuts the nail. Guillotine clippers may give you slightly more control than the scissors. It's possible that if you cut your rabbit's nails too short, they will bleed a little. There is a blood vesselcalled a quickinside each of your rabbit's claws, and it may begin to bleed profusely if snipped. Styptic powder promotes clotting, so it is good to have some on hand when trimming your rabbit's nails. To stop the bleeding, simply grab a pinch of styptic powder and dab it on the source of the bleeding You can also use plain baking flour as a makeshift coagulant. You can buy styptic pencils or styptic powder in most drugstores. Styptic pencils make it easy to quickly deploy the anti-bleeding substance, and they may be easier to find than pure styptic powder. If you've never cut a rabbit's claws before, it might be hard for you to simultaneously restrain the animal and clip the nails. A partner can stabilize the rabbit while you work on the nails. If no one is available, you can still cut the rabbit's nails by yourself.
A: Inspect your rabbit's nails. Choose a nail clipper. Keep a styptic on hand to stop bleeding. Ask someone to help out.

Q: Horizontal or vertical stripes can add a lot of color to a room. First, use painting tape to measure out your stripes. Next, use your roller or a large paintbrush to paint every other taped section. Once the paint is dry to the touch, remove the tape. If the original paint is dark, you may need several coats of paint on the stripes to cover it up. A large, textured painting sponge can be used to create a soft color gradient on your walls. First, dip a small part of the sponge in the paint. Next, dab the sponge against the wall. Continue dabbing with the sponge to create a soft pattern. Dab two or three colors on top of one another to create layers of bright color. For example: Layers of forest green, teal, and bright yellow paint can be used to create a garden atmosphere. Dab on light pink, dark salmon, and a dusky rose paint to add a romantic blush to the wall. Create a neutral gradient by layering beige, light grey, and soft pink paint. Wall decals can be used to add interesting designs to your walls. First, peel off the backing of the wall decal. Next, press the sticky side of the decal against the wall. Smooth out any wrinkles with your hand or a soft towel. Last, peel away the clear transfer paper. Don't peel the transfer paper too quickly or you may damage the decal. Let the paint dry for 2-3 days before applying decals. If you aren't interested in painting your whole room, add an accent wall instead. First, choose a bold, bright color that matches the decorations in your room. Next, choose a wall to paint. Section off the wall with painters tape and paint it using a roller or large paintbrush. Remove any wall hangings or light features from the wall before painting it.
A:
Add stripes. Paint soft patterns with a sponge. Apply wall decals. Paint an accent wall.