Sill plates (also sometimes referred to as "sole plates") are usually just pieces of pressure-treated wood, often 2x4 lengths cut to measure, that are attached horizontally along the floor and ceiling of the porch area. Sill plates function as the base for the screen frame as they effectively create a network between the existing supports of the porch roof. Install the wood around the perimeter of the porch, making sure the corners are square (you can use a framing square for this purpose). On a wooden porch, the plates can be nailed into position. With a concrete porch, using a drill and masonry screws or a masonry nail gun will be required. To provide a nice base for the interior trim work, attach another layer of untreated wood on top of the sill plate.
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One-sentence summary -- Know the basics. Create the sill plate perimeter. Add an extra layer.

A good understanding of English spelling and grammar is essential to becoming a proofreader. You'll also need to be able to focus for long periods of time, and be attentive to details. A degree in English can be helpful, but is not required. You must have good vision. While there is no formal licensing procedure for becoming a proofreader, you may wish to take a course on the topic in a community college or university. Potential employers may be attracted by your coursework, and you will learn more about the technical aspects of proofreading. Some courses or programs offer training in proofreading different kinds of materials, such as journals, books, or magazines. You may opt for a certification program in proofreading to improve your chances of finding employment. Most publications follow this sequence: a writer submits her work to a publication; an editor checks for word clarity and suggests changes; the writer then revises. The final step in the process is to proofread the text prior to publication. Your primary job as a proofreader will be to read through a text for accurate matching to the edited text. If you're a proofreader, you won't be making any editorial changes to the text. The only queries you'll make regarding the text should be in response to inconsistencies that don't appear to have an immediate fix. A good proofreader must be able to work alone for long periods of time. You must be able to read quickly, recognizing mistakes as you read. Having knowledge of specialized subjects can be useful for proofreading for certain industries. For example, proofreading legal documents or pharmaceutical texts can be quite lucrative, but require specialized knowledge in the field. Your written communication skills should be strong. If you're proofreading in a specialized field, chances are you'll be expected to know the citation guidelines specific to that field. Professional journals may require working knowledge of Turabian (or Chicago) citation, MLA citation, or APA style. Make sure you're familiar with a variety of style guides as you enter the proofreading market. If you're proofreading screenplays, you'll need to be able to recognize slang or phonetic spellings meant to indicate dialect or accents. Your particular employer is likely to have her own house-style, or guidelines that writers and editors are expected to follow. Nearly all proofreading jobs require the use of track changes in Word. Other highly recommended software includes Perfectit, and Grammarly. Reference Checker is a software program that automatically checks to see that citations are listed correctly. The software you choose to use will vary based on your proofreading job. Most software offers a free trial period before purchase. It's worth taking time to get familiar with these programs as you make your way into the proofreading market.
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One-sentence summary -- Have the necessary training. Take a course or workshop. Understand the publishing process. Know your strengths. Know standard citation guidelines. Get the right software for the job.

Yoga can help to increase your GABA levels by increasing your ability to focus and be mindful in the moment. The practice of yoga often combines holding postures and deep breathing in a flowing sequence. This can help you to breathe through psychological stress and help you learn how to cope with anxiety. Doing yoga two to three times a week can help to increase GABA. Try taking a yoga class at your gym or at a local yoga studio. Do yoga at home by following online yoga instruction videos. Enlist a friend or family member to do yoga with you if you need a little motivation. Physical exercises that increase your cardio levels have been shown to help increase your GABA levels. Walking and running three to four times a week at a brisk pace can contribute to higher levels of GABA. Join a running group to help you stay motivated to run. Make a good running playlist to help you stay motivated during your runs. Find a friend or family member to go on brisk walks with you on a regular basis. Meditation and deep breathing can both help to increase your GABA levels. Do meditation and deep breathing at home in a quiet, secluded spot. To do deep breathing, close your eyes in a comfortable seated position and inhale to the count of four. Then, exhale to the count of four. Repeat this several times until you feel calm. You can also try taking a meditation and deep breathing class at a meditation center in your area or through a yoga studio.
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One-sentence summary -- Do yoga. Take up walking or running. Try meditation and deep breathing.

Make sure your website is up, working well and very attractive before you invest in pay-per-click marketing, social media managers or anything else that is designed to funnel traffic to your website. If people are unable to use your website, they will not buy. Post free content on your website, such as short video clips, tutorials, interesting articles, blogs, advice or a free e-book. Make a landing page, so that they you can get their contact information to offer them specials and promotions in the future via email. Facebook, Foursquare, Pinterest and Twitter are valuable ways to attract new customers. Post sales, new products and links to sign up for your free content on the social media pages. Social media accounts are free; however, there is some cost in time and expertise in maintaining them consistently. Just like blogging, the value is in frequent use. Follow other businesses and try cross promoting on Facebook or other accounts. Blasting your followers with specials every day may not be the best way to get regular readers, but posting other interesting content between sales posts is a good marketing strategy. Try the Facebook ads and promoted posts to get new people interested in your site. You can use behavioral marketing to target your ideal customer demographics. Think of social media as a way to connect with your customers. You will attract reliable, repeat customers if you develop a relationship with them. You will increase the "instant gratification" of the purchase and convince potential customers of the value they are getting. Make sure you can afford to offer the shipping. Consider that sometimes adding a free product or shipping will work just as well as taking a discount. People like to have value added to their purchase, but still feel like they are getting a quality product. Give something to people who purchase your product via email or Facebook. They are likely to be more pleased with their purchase and refer others. Search engine marketing requires you to create an account with Bing, Google, Yahoo or another engine and pay a small fee to have results on the first page. Use your products and customer preferences to choose your keywords. PPC marketing asks you to bid for a per click price. You may be outbid by other companies for the same keyword or keyword combination. Your website will appear higher and attract more customers and clicks if you fine-tune your keywords over time. Remember that very common key words may be too expensive to justify with a small business marketing campaign. Try long-tail keywords (2 or more words) that are more specific to your region, products or brands. Use WordStream's free keyword tool to research popular keywords before you bid for them on Google AdWords or Microsoft Ad Center.
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Spend money on the back end of a website. Offer them something for free. Start social media accounts. Consider offering free shipping. Give a well thought out loyalty bonus. Buy pay-per-click (PPC) marketing.