Gently push into place on the dashboard. Place a thermometer next to the cookie sheet on the dashboard. You want to make sure that your car temperature reaches at least 165F (70C) to kill any germs that were present in any raw ingredients. You can expect the cookies to begin baking immediately but unlike baking in oven, it's advised to hang around and keep an eye on things as this is far more experimental than standard baking. The cooking time will vary depending on the temperature inside your car. Your cookies will set, but they won't brown much because the car isn't hot enough to caramelize the sugars in the cookies. Open the car door to check your cookies when they begin to look set. Touch the edges and the centers. The edges should be firm, and the centers should be set but not gooey. Try to slide a cookie from the parchment paper. If the cookie is done, it will come off of the paper easily. If the cookie is not done, it will stick to the paper. Close the car door if not done yet. Continue to check on the cookies every 15 to 30 minutes until they are done. Remove the cookies from the sheet with a spatula and place them on a wire rack to cool completely, although they won't be as hot as when they're removed from the oven.

Summary: Place the cookies on the baking sheet into the car. Shut the doors and let the sun begin the baking. Keep an eye on the baking process by looking through the windshield regularly. Check now and then. Remove the cookie sheet from your car. Finished.

Pre-sale inspections aren't extremely common, but what a way to show hesitant buyers that your home is in top form, especially if the report is made available during open houses. On the other hand, discovering potential problems ahead of time will allow you to handle them without scaring off your potential buyer. The internet changed the way that houses were bought and sold. No longer did prospective home buyers need to physically visit the house to find out what it was like. Today, many potential home buyers weed out listings they don't want to invest time in online, and then visit the ones in person that look intriguing. Promoting your home's unique qualities online is a great way to generate more leads. If you can, borrow a nice DSLR or rent a wide-angle lens on the cheap for a couple of days. It should cost you something like $20 - $50 to rent for a couple days. Take pictures of your house on a bright and sunny day, after all your clutter has been cleared away. Pictures of a bright room on a sunny day will make your house look bigger and more inviting. Choose wisely! Ask friends, family, and coworkers if they have any references for top agents. Do your homework, visit websites, and find out which agents know your community best. The agent you choose should not only have extensive market knowledge, but should also be honest and personable. Everyone likes a little goody bag. It makes us feel special and reassured that the person we're buying the home from is looking after us. Best of all, it's relatively easy to do. However, don't offer anything before looking at the market. If you are getting multiple offers on your house, there's no need to offer something extra. Here are some ideas of small extra things that you can do to incentivize buyers to pull the trigger: Offer a little bit of credit to cover the closing costs, or better yet offer to pay them entirely. For a buyer who is financing the home this is usually between 3.5-4% of the asking price. A buyer who is not financing the home could have considerably lower closing costs, since this would only have to cover the title, escrow, reporting and possibly inspection and appraisal fees. Transfer your home warranty for appliances over to the buyer. If you and the buyer agree to include any appliances in the sale, transferring the warranty will give them peace of mind that they won't have to pay for a malfunctioning washer or dryer. Offer them the chance to move in quicker than normal. If you can guarantee expedited closing on the home, allowing the new homeowner access to the home within 30 to 60 days, it may clinch a deal. Homeowners who see their dream house often want to move in right away. Even if you have a real estate agent, it can't hurt to tell people you know about putting your house on the market, even though you might feel it's embarrassing. Update your Facebook, talk to people in your local PTA, ask trusted friends to spread the word. These small blasts can make a big difference when your house is finally sold.

Summary: Get an inspection. Use the power of the internet. Choose the right, licensed agent. Offer an extra to the home buyer. Don't be afraid to spread the word.

You can save time and avoid fruitless hours by learning to identify good viewing conditions quickly. Before setting up the telescope take a look at the stars. Ask yourself if the stars are twinkling brightly through the sky. If so, this suggests that there is a turbulent atmosphere. Such conditions make planet observation more difficult, instead you want calm night-sky. In a steady night with good seeing conditions, the sky might appear somewhat hazy. The Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO) has a scale for seeing conditions which goes from 0 to 10. If the conditions score lower than a 5, your chances of a good observation are very slim. The best time to observe planets is at night, but Jupiter is so bright that it can sometimes be seen shortly after dusk, and shortly before dawn. At dusk it will rise in the east, but as night goes on Jupiter will appear to travel westwards through the sky. At mid-northern latitudes it will set in the west a little before the sun rises in the east each morning. Be sure to set yourself up in a good place where it is dark and quiet so you can concentrate on your planet gazing. Your backyard is perfect, but remember that observing planets can be a slow and engrossing business, so be sure to wrap up warm and be prepared for a lengthy wait. If you are planning on documenting your observation have any materials with you so you don't have to leave your observation post.

Summary: Get to know good seeing conditions. Find the right time of the day or night. Pick your spot and be ready to wait.

You'll find this info on the white sticker inside the battery compartment. Look for V1-V5, none = V1 (older), newest = CL3 or CL4. This website features a full list of programming codes for the GE Universal Remote. Click the button that corresponds with the version number you found inside the battery compartment. For example, if you want to find the code for an Xbox, select Game from the menu. Some devices have multiple codes. In some cases, you may need to try one or more codes until you find a code compatible for your device. Once selected, you will see one or more codes for that device. For example, if you plan to use the remote for your DVD player, power that device on now. The light is usually at the top of the remote or on the power button. Release your finger once the red light is visible. For example, if programming the remote for use with your DVD player, press and release the DVD button. The red light will blink and then stay solid. If there's no button for the device specifically for the device want to program, choose any other device button. The name of the button is just for ease of use. If you see multiple device codes for your device, enter the one at the top of the list. The red light will turn off once the code is entered. If the device turns off, the code is correct, and you can now use the remote to control that device. If the device doesn't power off, try the next code on the list. If none of the codes work for your device, try using the "Searching for a Code Automatically" method.
Summary: Open the battery compartment of your GE universal remote and remove the batteries. Locate the version number of your remote. Re-insert the batteries and replace the battery cover. Go to https://byjasco.com/support/ge-universal-remote-codes in a web browser. Scroll down and click CL3, CL4, or CL5. Select a device category from the "Device Category" drop-down menu. Select the brand from the "Brand Name" menu. Turn on the device you want to program. Press and hold down the Setup button until the red light comes on. Press the button for the device you want to program. Enter the device code. Aim the remote at the device you're programming and press Power. Program more devices if needed.