INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Unplug the opener if you have an automatic garage door. Note that because the garage door will be down, this will mean: The springs will be under tension, which increases the risk of injury. Call a professional if you don't feel confident dealing with a spring under this much tension. You should have sufficient lighting in the garage to work comfortably. You will need an alternate way out if anything should happen. All your tools need to be inside the garage with you when you begin. Place a C-clamp or a pair of locking pliers on the track of the garage door just above the bottom roller. This will prevent the door from popping open when you're adjusting the tension. From the stationary center plate, use your eye to follow the spring out to where it ends. At the end, there will be a winding cone keeping it in place. The cone will have four holes evenly spaced around it, plus two set screws that are used to lock the spring in place on the center shaft. To alter the tension on the spring, you will be adjusting the winding cone by inserting the winding bars into the holes and rotating the cone in one direction or the other. Insert the winding cone or solid steel rod into the bottom hole on the winding collar. Hold the cone in place with the bar and loosen the screws. Check the shaft to see if there are any flattened or depressed areas where the screws are meant to be set. If so, make sure you replace the screws in these same flats when you are finished with your adjustment to ensure they hold more securely. Insert the bars into two successive holes in the winding cone. Position yourself to the side of the bars so that your head and body are not in the way if the spring breaks. Always be ready to move quickly. Make sure the bars are fully inserted, and manually rotate the cone in 1/4 increments. To determine a 1/4 turn, rotate the winding bars 90 degrees. To increase tension for a door that's difficult to open or closes too quickly, wind the cone up (in the same direction as the garage door cable goes through the pulley). To decrease tension for a door that isn't closing fully, is difficult to close, or opens too quickly, wind the cone down (in the opposite direction from how the garage door cable passes through the pulley). Unless you know exactly how much you need to adjust your door, go through all the steps and test the door. Repeat as necessary, working in 1/4 turns, until you achieve the proper tension. Keep the bottom-most winding bar in place and remove the second bar. Measure out 1/4 inch from the end of the winding cone (away from the center) and make a mark with a marker or piece of masking tape. With the bar still in the bottom hole, pull slightly up (toward the ceiling) on the bar and toward the center plate. As you do this: Continue holding the bar up and over and tap on it with the second bar. Tap it just below the winding cone. Tap it away from the center plate and toward the mark on the shaft. Tap the bar until you have stretched the spring to meet the mark on the shaft. Once you've stretched the spring out 1/4 inch, hold it in place with the one bar and lock it in place on the shaft by tightening the set screws. Make sure you replace the screws into their flats if there were any on the shaft. Some torsion spring mechanisms have two springs (one on either side of the center plate), and if this is the case, repeat steps four to eight on the other spring. Torsion springs must be adjusted equally to ensure balance. Remove any clamps or pliers that are securing the door and test the door to see if you have adjusted the tension enough. If not, repeat steps four to ten until you have found the right tension to correct the problem you were having. Once your adjustments have been made, plug your opener back in if you have an automatic garage door. You should lubricate all springs, hinges, bearings, and metal rollers twice a year with a lithium- or silicone-based spray. Don't use WD-40.

SUMMARY: Close the garage door. Secure the door. Locate the winding cone. Loosen the set screws. Prepare to adjust the tension. Adjust the tension. Stretch the spring. Tighten the set screws. Repeat on the other side. Test your door. Lubricate the springs.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Many cities have ordinances against raising chickens in city lines. It is a good idea to search for town ordinances and to check with your homeowner's association. They may have additional restrictions. Most cities have stricter laws about roosters than chickens. If you want a rooster in order to grow chickens for meat, you may have more trouble. Chickens make a fair amount of noise. Don't have roosters if you have neighbors close by; the roosters may disturb the neighbors! Chickens will still squawk, but rest assured they will not crow like roosters. Consider offering your neighbors free eggs every few weeks. They may be more amenable to the idea if they reap some benefits. You will need to stay at home the first day the chicks arrive, and clean and harvest eggs most days of the year. If you have to work long hours, this responsibility may not be for you. If you are raising the birds from chicks, you'll have a little bit of time to build it while they grow. If you are buying older hens, you will need the coop immediately.
Summary: Find out if it is legal to raise chickens on your land. Talk to your neighbors. Make sure you have enough time in your schedule to care for chicks and chickens. Set aside an area in your backyard for the chicken coop.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In a multistory home, put a bowl of water on each floor the dog has access to. If the dog spends part of the day outdoors or shut in a room, put an additional bowl of water in these locations. Try to keep these "water stations" in the same place so your dog knows where to look for water. A dog tied outside may get its chain or rope tangled, preventing it from accessing the water dish. If there is no alternative to tying it up, keep the area free from obstructions and place the water dish next to the stake. The water bowl may also get knocked over by the rope or chain, so check it often, replenishing the water as necessary. Empty the water bowl daily and rinse out any debris before refilling it, then wipe the sides with a paper towel. Change the water again whenever you notice hair or dirt floating in it, or whenever the water level is getting low. During hot weather, you may need to check the bowl every couple hours. Thoroughly wash and dry the water bowl at least once a week. If the bowl gets dirty, wash it more often. These bowl-sized fountains may be more attractive to dogs that prefer running water, or young puppies who aren't used to drinking from a bowl. These are also easier to find for dogs with vision problems. Many dogs prefer drinking cold water. Toss in a couple ice cubes. Do this while the dog is watching, and it may come over to investigate. If you don't want to buy a fountain, try shaking the bowl of water instead, or waving a toy over it. Dropping blueberries or other small treats in the water can also convince a dog to drink as it fishes them out. If the dog still isn't interested, try again after replacing the doggie bowl with an ordinary cup or bowl with a different shape or color.

SUMMARY:
Give the dog constant access to water. Change the water frequently. Consider a pet fountain. Add ice cubes on hot days. Make the water more exciting.