Use soap with water or a saline solution to clean your new piercing. Dip whatever solution you choose onto a cotton ball and dab it onto your piercing while rotating the piercing. If your piercing starts to bleed or dry out, use an oil-based soap. You can often purchase solutions at the same place where you got your ears pierced. Avoid rubbing alcohol-based solutions, which can dry out your piercing. Oral piercings are especially prone to rejection and infection. If you've received a tongue, lip, or cheek piercing, rinse it out with an antiseptic mouthwash. Once your piercing has healed (which usually takes 3-4 weeks), take it out at night and brush the area with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Without turning your piercing, your body may heal over the metal and develop an infection. Infections can make your piercing more prone to rejection. Always clean your piercing out before you rotate it to avoid pushing dirt or germs into the piercing. If your jewelry isn't sterilized, changing piercings before you've healed can irritate your immune system. You also may not be able to get your piercing back in after removing it. Signs that your piercing has healed vary depending on the body part. Ask the person piercing your body how to know when you can remove your piercing. Piercings heal at different rates. Ask the person who pierced you how long to wait before swapping out piercings.
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One-sentence summary -- Wash your piercing with a cleaning solution twice daily. Clean oral piercings with mouthwash. Rotate your piercing periodically. Avoid removing your piercing before it has healed.

Q: The best option is to purchase from a breeder. Because of the number of animals at a pet store, these establishments can have difficulty keeping track of the gender of gerbils and their relationship to one another. This is problematic since they are both social and territorial, requiring carefully planned interaction. A gerbil breeder is more likely to know the gender of the gerbil, whether two gerbils are familiar with one another, and whether they are related. A breeder should allow you to meet the parents of your gerbils. Ask to do this and verify that you like their disposition and health. Many of their traits will be passed on to their litter. Ask the breeder questions about the pup and its litter. Was it born healthy? What percentage of the litter died? How inbred are the parents? How do the parents interact with other gerbils? Even healthy gerbils are only likely to live for two to four years. You should be attentive, therefore, to signs that your gerbil is ill. There are also some cues which will indicate whether or not the gerbil is likely to be friendly. For healthy gerbils, look for a tail that is as long as the body and full of fur, the fur should be shiny, it is a sign of good health much like humans; eyes that are shiny, large, bright and clear; and a body that is thick and stout. Dull or sunken eyes, red noses, bleeding noses, and depressed demeanors suggest that the gerbil is ill.You should not buy a gerbil that has overgrown teeth, patches of fur falling off, diarrhea or has evidence of diarrhea in the cage, seems to be skinny or not eating/drinking, or sneezing and has a running nose. The signs that a gerbil is friendly are much what you would expect. It should approach the glass and seek attention. It is natural for young gerbils to nibble a bit with their mouth, as a way to explore their surroundings. This, however, should not be painful. If the gerbil bites you hard, it is likely anti-social. Gerbils are naturally social animals and will get depressed and listless if left to themselves. You should always purchase at least two and perhaps more. Usually the optimal arrangement for a first time owner is purchase two gerbils of the same sex. If your gerbils breed, it can be both an expensive and complicated process for you. Recognizing the sex of two gerbils is not always easy. To do so, turn them over on their back in your hand. At three weeks old, females will exhibit a shorter distance between their urinary and anal openings. At five to seven weeks of age, males will develop prominent testicles that will make identification easier. The qualified assistance of a professional will help, but, depending upon the establishment, the owner might not have sufficient knowledge of the gerbil's background to provide much guidance. This can be difficult if the seller does not have sufficient knowledge of their interactions. If possible you should purchase gerbils that are from the same litter and somewhere from six to eight weeks old. This is the optimal time for them to establish relationships with each other. If this is not possible, you can introduce them with the split cage method. To introduce unfamiliar gerbils to one another, purchase an aquarium divider. Place it in the middle of the tank and place the gerbils on different sides of the tank. Switch which side the gerbils are on several times per day so that they become accustomed to the other's scent. After about a week lift the divider and monitor the gerbils closely for a day. While it is okay if they box slightly, if they spring into the air or start rolling around in a ball fighting, these are indications that they are aggressive and should be separated immediately. Conversely, if they sleep together, this means that they have bonded. If this procedure fails, try three more times. If it still does not work, it is probable they will never be able to get along. Never try to introduce a bonded pair to a third gerbil. They will gang up on the unfamiliar newcomer. The best habitat for a gerbil is a large glass tank. For two Gerbils a 10-gallon tank should suffice. For each additional gerbil, the tank should be 5 gallons larger. Fill up a third of the tank with a substrate like Megazorb, Finacard, Carefresh or Bedexcel that the gerbils can dig in. Sufficient room to burrow is necessary to keep your gerbils active and entertained. Never line the bottom with sawdust because pine and cedar wood shavings can cause serious respiratory problems. You will need a top to protect the gerbils. The best option is something like a fine wire mesh that can be purchased at a pet store. These are optimal because you can hang items from them, including a wheel and a water bottle. Avoid cages. Gerbils can easily get their feet caught in wire. Be mindful of this when purchasing anything for their home, including wheels.
A: Find a breeder. Look for healthy and friendly gerbils. Adopt multiple gerbils. Find gerbils that like one another. Purchase housing.

Article: Some homeowner's associations have rules about what kinds of colors can be used to paint houses. If your neighborhood has a homeowner's association, speak with a representative to find out if there are any restrictions you need to know about before you get started. Some historical homes have terne metal roofs, and these need to be painted with oil-based paint. Galvanized metal roofs are usually painted with acrylic-based paint. Find either oil-based or acrylic-based paint at your local home improvement store. To ensure that you know what kind of metal your roof is made out of and what kind of paint you should use, ask a professional roofer to inspect your home. Try to avoid making your roof the same color as the sides of your house. Instead, choose a neutral color that complements the sides, or a lighter color that gives an accent to your home. If your house is made of brick or stone, it is especially important to make sure your roof complements these materials, as their colors cannot be changed. You can find primers for metal at your local home improvement store. Ask an employee for help if you're having trouble finding the kind you need.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Check with your homeowner's association for any painting regulations. Choose a paint that's right for your metal roof. Choose a color that goes with the rest of your house. Purchase a primer designed for metal roofs.