In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Your smoker should have a lower vent, which lets air into the chamber, and a lid vent, which lets the smoker out. Regulate the temperature with the lower vent, depending on the what the smoker needs. If the fire is dying, open the lower vent more. If the temperature is getting too high, close it a little. Generally, the top (exhaust) vent should be left open the whole time. Only close it if adjusting the bottom vent does not change the temp the way you need it to. The ideal smoker temperature is about 220 (104), but don't let it exceed 250 (121). You can increase the temperature by adding new coals to the charcoal pile. Reduce the temperature, if necessary, by closing the lower vent a little. This allows less oxygen to enter the smoker. If your smoker doesn't have a temperature gauge, stick the probe of an oven thermometer through a hole in the lid vent. Every time you take the lid off, smoke and heat escape. The best meat comes from a smoker with an even, consistent temperature. Only take the lid off if you need to add charcoal or add water to the water pan. It's okay to check on the meat to see how it is cooking and make sure there's enough coals, but only do this once an hour or so. Smoking is a slow and steady process. Smoking is a fairly hands off process, so rest assured that the meat is cooking without you checking it all the time. If the temperature inside the smoker is starting to cool, and adjusting the lower vent doesn't help, add more coals. It is helpful to keep an extra set of coals hot in the chimney in case you need to add them to the smoker. This works better than adding unlit charcoal on top of the spent coals. If you don't have a chimney, use a foil baking pan to keep some extra coals hot.
Summary: Open the bottom and top vents. Keep the temperature of the smoker steady. Leave the lid on the smoker. Keep a second set of live coals going and add them as necessary.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Many people will reach directly for a paintbrush when mixing paint, but this actually isn't the best option. Not only will you risk ruining your paintbrush, but you also won't get a very smooth color. Opt for a palette knife or popsicle stick instead. This will count as "one part yellow." When mixing paints, you will be working with "parts" as a form of measurement. To begin with, make the blue drop the same size as the yellow drop. This will give you a basic shade of green. If you want to make a different shade, click here.
Summary: Gather your supplies. Put a coin-sized drop of yellow paint onto a palette. Add a drop of blue paint.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It sounds easier said than done, but the way to start is by separating your bills into three categories: necessities, secured debts, and unsecured debts. Necessities are the types of bills you need to pay in order to survive. Thing like mortgage or rent, your utility bills, your grocery bills, and any bills that allow you to work, such as child care or car payments. A secured debt is a debt that is secured by some type of collateral. That means that if the debt goes unpaid, then the creditor can repossess whatever you have as collateral without first taking you to court. This includes mortgage and car payments (which are also necessities), as well as child support (which uses your wages as collateral) and back taxes. After you've paid off your necessities, pay these. Lastly, pay your unsecured debts. In order for a creditor to seize your property in order to satisfy an unsecured debt, they first have to take you to court. Since it takes a long time for a court case to come to bar, even if you get behind on these debts, you will have more time make things right with your creditors than you do with secured debts and necessities. Try to pay big, irregular bills over several monthly if you can't pay all at once. You may be able to negotiate with your creditor to space out your payments. Either way, it's better to pay what you can rather than nothing at all. Of course, this is the last thing you want to do. But if you are coming up short every month, you may need to make some cuts in recurring expenses. You may have to cut off your cable or smartphone (get a flip-phone instead), or liquidate assets until you get back on your feet. Many lenders or utility companies, for instance, will work with you to negotiate lower bill payments if you're in a bind. For example you can opt for a higher deductible on your auto insurance or shop around for cheaper insurance that fits into your budget. Contact a nonprofit credit counseling or financial planning organization. Counselors can help you set up a budget and can negotiate with creditors on your behalf. The Justice Department keeps a list of approved credit counseling agencies here: http://www.justice.gov/ust/list-credit-counseling-agencies-approved-pursuant-11-usc-111, but others are available. There are a fair amount of charlatans hawking credit counseling advice, so be cautious when choosing one. Make sure they are non-profit, ask about the qualifications of their counselors, fees, contract terms, and how their counselors get paid.
Summary:
Start by paying your most important bills. Cut the non-essentials. Talk to your creditors early. Find ways to lower your rates. Get financial counseling.