INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Vans are typically longer than standard cars and require more room to park. When pulling into traditional parking lots, look for areas on the side of the lot where you can parallel park, open areas with multiple spots you can occupy, or areas sectioned off for large vehicles. If none of these areas are available, use your best judgement and either park carefully, wait for an opening, or find another lot. Whenever possible, you should back into parking spots instead of pulling into them. To do this, pull in front of the parking spot, brake, and put your car in reverse. Scan your mirrors to make sure the area is clear, then turn your wheel toward the spot and gently release your brake pedal. Slowly back your van into the parking spot, readjusting your vehicle as necessary. Place a spotter or traffic cone behind the vehicle to make backing up easier. when normal spots aren't available. Find a space large enough for your van and park next to the car in front of it. Then, put your van in reverse and release the brakes. When your side window is lined up with the car's back bumper, turn your steering wheel toward the parking space and back into it. Once your car is at a 45-degree angle, turn your steering wheel away from the parking space and back up until you're completely in the parking spot. Vans are far larger and heavier than most vehicles, meaning they're more prone to rolling while parked. To avoid this, make sure to apply your parking brake whenever you're not inside the vehicle. Most parking brakes are controlled via a pedal below the steering wheel or a lever near the shift controls. If you have trouble finding the parking brake, consult the van's user manual. To avoid damaging the vehicle, only apply the brake when the van is in park. Remember to release the parking brake before driving.

SUMMARY: Park in large, open spots and designated areas. Back into parking spots to make getting out easier. Parallel park Apply your parking brake.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your cat has started going to the bathroom on a rug or other place on the ground in your house, place a litter box over that spot to encourage her to use the box instead. After she has used the box for one month, move it an inch per day until it is back where you want it to be. Cats like to use dark spaces to go to the bathroom, so a closet might be very appealing to your cat. If your cat has started urinating on the floor of a dark space, keep the light turned on or consider a motion light to discourage your cat from urinating in that space. Cats may develop a preference for a certain type of surface and begin using it as a bathroom. Turning over rugs and carpet runners may discourage your cat by changing the texture of the surface. Try flipping over your rugs and carpets for a few days to see if that stops your cat from urinating on them. Sticky tape can discourage a cat from urinating on a piece of furniture because the sensation of the tape on their paws is unpleasant. Try applying double sided sticky tape to the edges of furniture as well as over the spot where your cat likes to urinate. Cleaning up accidents right after they happen will also help deter your cat from using the same spot again. Use an enzymatic cleaner rather than an ammonia based one. Ammonia-based cleaners may cause your cat to urinate more often on the spot because she may interpret the ammonia as another cat's urine that she must cover up with her own urine. If you have a long haired cat, she may have an aversion to the litter box because she feels dirty after using it. Keeping your cat's hair trimmed may help her to use the litter box. You may also need to bathe her to make sure that she does not smell like urine or feces. If you are uncomfortable with bathing your cat, look for an experienced cat groomer in your area. Negative associations with the litter box may be improved by doing things like playing with your cat around the litter box. Try playing with your cat a few feet away from her box a few times per day to help generate more positive feelings about the litter box. Do not try to reward your cat for using the litter box by giving her treats. Cats don't like to be disturbed while they use the litter box. You can leave treats and toys near your cat's litter box, but do not keep your cat's food and water dish next to her box. Cats don't like to eat too close to where they use the bathroom. Encouraging your cat to use the litter box takes time and effort, but it may not always be successful. Some veterinarians undergo special training to help people deal with problems such as urinating outside of the box. If your cat does not improve over time, consider speaking to a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist or a board-certified veterinary behaviorist.

SUMMARY: Relocate your cat's box slowly. Light up dark spaces that your cat has started to urinate. Flip carpet runners and rugs upside down. Apply double sided sticky tape to furniture. Clean accidents with an enzymatic cleaner. Trim long hair around hind quarters. Play with your cat around her box. Talk to your veterinarian if things don't improve.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Although lice usually don't survive past one day off the scalp, you may want to clean household items as a precaution. Wash and clean any items the affected person has used within the past two days. Wash bedding, stuffed animals, and clothing in hot and soapy water. The water should be at least 130 degrees Fahrenheit (or 54.4 degrees Celsius). Dry items at a high heat. Wash hair care items such as combs, brushes, and accessories in hot, soapy water. Soak the items in water that is at least 130 degrees Fahrenheit (or 54.4 degrees Celsius) for 5-10 minutes. Seal any items that you cannot clean or wash in a plastic bag for two weeks to deprive the lice and nits of air. Vacuum your floors and any upholstered furniture. After any treatment and for a couple of weeks following treatment, inspect your head vigilantly for evidence of any lice or their nits. This can help prevent the spread to other individuals and help ensure that you don't have any lingering lice or eggs that need treatment. Nits hatch 7-11 days after being laid, so check your scalp for at least two weeks after treatment. You may want to use a magnifying glass and lamp to inspect hair and other household items. Check your hair daily until the infestation is gone and then every week thereafter to detect any reinfestation. Schools and child care facilities are the most commons sources of lice infestations, though they can occur any place. Contact the place that you believe is the source of the infestation in order to alert them to the possibility that others may also have it. Let the source know that you are treating your own infestation. In general, it's a good idea to separate personal items as much as possible. This can minimize the risk of lice and nits spreading to others and also prevent reinfestation. Place coats, hats, and scarves on separate hooks as much as possible.

SUMMARY:
Clean household items. Inspect your head for lice vigilantly. Contact the source of the infestation. Separate personal items.