Q: eck out your front yard for the holiday. Use your trees, porch, driveway and windows to lend some Christmas spirit to the neighborhood. . You can choreograph them along to one song, or a whole playlist of holiday tunes! (Just be aware of your city's noise ordinances before you begin.)
A: . Make your outdoor Christmas lights flash to music

Article: If you have or are planning to add a backsplash, account for its dimensions in your final measurement. Measure the length of the backsplash for each section of countertop. Add the lengths together. Multiply the total length of the backsplash by 4 inches (the height of the backsplash). Divide the product by 140 to calculate the total square footage of your backsplash. Add this number to the total square footage of your countertops. Often countertops run along two perpendicular walls, forming an L-shape. When measuring this layout, you must first verify that your corner is a 90 angle. Measure and mark 3 feet from the corner along one wall. Measure and mark 4 feet from the corner along the other wall. Measure the diagonal distance between the two points. If the distance is 5 feet, then your corner is square. Divide the counter into two sections. To determine the length of section A, measure from one end of the counter to the wall. To determine the width of section A, measure from the front edge of the counter to the wall. To determine the length of section B, measure from the opposite end of the counter to the wall. Subtract the width of section A to get the length of section B. To determine the width of section B, measure from the front edge of the counter to the wall. Calculate the area (or square inches) of each section by multiplying the length times the width of each section (Length x Width = Area). Calculate the total square inches by adding together the areas of each section. Calculate the square footage by dividing the total square inches by 144 (Total Square Inches ➗ 144 = Total Square Footage). If your countertops are irregularly shaped, divide the countertop into square sections. These sections may overlap and or include negative or blank space. Once you have sectioned off the countertop into squares, measure the length and width of each section. For each section, multiply the length by the width. Calculate the area (or square inches) of each section by multiplying the length times the width of each section (Length x Width = Area). Calculate the total square inches by adding together the areas of each section. Calculate the square footage by dividing the total square inches by 144 (Total Square Inches ➗ 144 = Total Square Footage).
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Measure the length of the backsplash and calculate the square footage. Measure an L-shaped counter. Measure irregular countertops.

Problem: Article: If you get water or soap on the window frames, make sure you remove it before it can dry. Excess water can damage frames made of wood. Place a dry strip washer on the pole and use it to wipe up the water so you do not need to use a ladder. Get a dry rag or cloth and dab any water on the frame to remove it. Make sure the ladder is positioned safely so you are not in danger of falling. The windows should dry overnight as long as it does not rain. Check the windows in the morning to ensure they are clean and streak-free. If you missed any spots on the window, use the strip washer and the squeegee to clean them.
Summary: Remove excess water with a dry strip washer on the extendable pole. Wipe excess water with a ladder and a rag if you do not have a dry strip washer. Allow the windows to air dry overnight.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Place your record on your turntable and turn it on. While the record spins, lightly hold the brush on the surface of your record to sweep away any impurities and static build-up. Keep your brush on your record for 1-3 spins, then angle your brush at the edge of your record and slowly remove it. Most record brushes have 2 rows of bristles, 1 to sweep of the dust, and 1 to remove static. Be sure to clean your brush after each use. That way, you do not spread debris to and from your cleaning brush. While this will not erase scratches, it will help your turntable pick up as many grooves in your record as possible, helpful to avoid skipping parts of the song. Visit a music store or search online to find a kit. Most come with a liquid cleaning solution, directional brush, and smaller brush used to clean the directional brush. Then, follow the specific directions outlined in your kit's instructions to clean away surface debris. Your directions will likely have you apply the cleaning solution, then use the brush to sweep away extra dirt. Combine cup of 90-99% isopropyl alcohol, cup of distilled water, and 1 or 2 drops of dishwasher fluid in a spray bottle. Place your record on a microfiber cloth, and spray the solution on your record. Wait 30 seconds to let the liquid fill the grooves, and wipe away the liquid with another microfiber cloth. Then, soak another microfiber cloth in distilled water, and wipe off both sides of your record. This will remove fingerprints and grime that a record cleaning brush cannot pick up. Avoid spraying the label of your record. You can repeat the process for both sides of your record to thoroughly clean away dirt and dust. Locate the scratches of your record, and angle 1 wooden toothpick at the scratch. Apply a little pressure, and rub back and forth on the scratch. Do this for any and all scratches on your vinyl. Rubbing the scratch with a toothpick helps get into the small cracks and lift up stubborn debris. Take your time when cleaning with a toothpick and be careful not to scratch other areas of your record. This may not fix the scratch, but it can help remove any surface debris from your vinyl.

SUMMARY: Use a dry vinyl brush to remove surface dirt and dust. Purchase a record cleaning kit to use professional cleaning products. Make your own cleaning solution to deep clean on a budget. Rub a toothpick back and forth over the scratches with soft pressure.

Q: Most home growers find that a standard size aquarium is perfectly adequate as a space to grow spirulina in. A tank that size will supply a family of four with plenty of spirulina. You can grow spirulina in larger tanks, or even in a basin or pool outdoors (if you live in a warm climate). However, it will be easier to manage the spirulina culture indoors in a small tank. A spirulina colony can appear thick, but it's mostly water. Once it's ready to eat or use, you'll want to squeeze out the excess water. For most home growers who will want to use only a small amount of fresh spirulina at a time, a fine cloth or mesh will work just fine. In addition, you'll need a scoop to get the spirulina out of the tank. If you want to harvest larger amounts of spirulina to dry, get a larger supply of fine cloth or mesh to make things easier. Trying to grow spirulina in plain water won't necessarily lead to great results. To have an optimal colony, you'll need to add specific minerals. You don't have to be an expert, though--you can buy premixed mineral "food" for spirulina from health and organic stores as well as online. Make sure that it contains: Sodium bicarbonate Magnesium sulfate Potassium nitrate Citric acid Salt Urea Calcium chloride Iron sulfate Ammonium sulfate To get your own spirulina colony going, you'll need a bit of live spirulina as a starter. Check with your local or favorite online health food or organic supplies store and ask for a spirulina starter kit. Spirulina starter cultures are usually as simple as a bottle containing spirulina algae in its medium (water). Buy spirulina cultures only from sources you trust. Since spirulina can absorb heavy metals and other toxins, you want to ensure that the starter supply has come from a safe source.
A:
Get a tank. Gather harvesting equipment. Purchase minerals to encourage algal growth. Buy a spirulina culture.