Whenever possible, mow the lawn while it is dry. Morning dew or recent rain can make the grass clump and stick to your lawn mower. Grass may have more internal moisture for a day or two after a rain, even if it feels dry. The longer the grass clippings, the more likely they are to clump. Try mowing more often to see if that reduces grass buildup. Most modern mowers are designed to run at full throttle the whole time. If you run your lawn mower at slower speeds, the messier cuts and reduced air flow can make it difficult to eject grass clippings. . The longer you wait between cleanups, the harder the job will be. Check regularly to clean off any grass buildup, and make sure all parts are in good condition. Look out for clogged air filters in particular, since this can increase grass buildup. Inspect mowers used for small home lawns (once or twice a week) at least once a month. Mowers that experience heavy use (several days a week) should be checked once every one or two weeks. If grass buildup is still a major problem, contact a store that sells lawn mower parts. They can help you identify which type of lawn mower blade you have, and sell you a "high lift" blade compatible with your model. This increases airflow and ejects the grass clippings with more force. If your lawn mower cuts the grass into small pieces so you do not need to collect the clippings, you have mulching blades. These are low to the ground and most vulnerable to grass buildup, especially on a wet lawn. Low blades are also worse for the grass, since they scalp the dirt and tear grass out by the roots.

Summary: Avoid mowing wet lawns. Mow regularly. Run the mower at full throttle. Maintain the mower in good condition Switch to a high lift blade.

Water can be extremely damaging to unfinished wood. Being exposed to water can cause unfinished wood to swell or become warped in size and shape. At the very least, it will most likely leave you with a finished product that is different from what you expected or intended to happen. Using a wet cleaning method can also cause the wood to become harder to finish later, if that is part of your eventual plan for the unfinished wood.

Summary: Avoid wet cleaning methods.

If you consistently do not answer unwanted telemarketing calls, you will probably find that the number of calls you receive will decrease over time. Take advantage of your phone's caller ID features and do not answer calls from unknown numbers, especially from toll-free numbers. If you are getting repeated calls from the same numbers, you may be able to block all future calls from those numbers. The exact method of doing this will depend upon the services offered by your telephone provider and the specific settings available on your phone. Call your telephone provider for specific details and instructions. Some providers may charge a fee for blocking numbers, so be sure to ask about this before agreeing to the service. If your wireless provider or mobile phone does not offer a service that allows you to block numbers, you may be able to download a mobile app to do so. Unfortunately it is becoming more and more common for companies to use fraudulent practices to deceive caller ID. Their number may show up differently each time they call, which can make blocking the caller nearly impossible. Some telephone providers also offer the option to automatically block calls that come from numbers which are not recognized by caller ID or show up as "Private." If you are receiving a large volume of unwanted calls from blocked numbers, ask your provider about this service. There are now a wide variety of technological solutions to unwanted telemarketing calls, especially robocalls. You can find electronic devices that attach to your landline phone, as well as mobile apps that you can download on your cell phone. All of these products work slightly differently, but they all aim to significantly reduce the number of automated telemarketing calls you receive. Some of the mobile apps are completely free. Be sure to read online reviews before deciding on the call blocking service that is right for you. If you are getting telemarketing calls that violate any laws, you can file a complaint online with either the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Telemarketers are not allowed to call you after you have been registered on the Do Not Call list for 31 days, unless they fall into one of the previously mentioned exempt categories. All telemarketers must remove you from their calling lists upon request. All telemarketers must provide you with the name and contact information of the company they represent. Telemarketers are not permitted to call you between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Telemarketers are in no way permitted to present fraudulent or misleading information about the products or services they are selling. Telephone fraud complaints are handled by the FTC.

Summary: Screen your calls. Block specific numbers. Use high-tech call blocking devices. Report violations.

Double-click on the IE icon on your Windows desktop. It is the blue "e" icon with the yellow diagonal ring. Alternatively, use the Start menu search feature if you do not have icons on your desktop. Click the Windows orb at the lower-left corner, which doubles as the Start menu, then click on the text box right above it upon opening. Type in "Internet Explorer," and the search results should give you the browser's shortcut. Simply click the resulting shortcut to launch the browser. Enter the URL of the site you want to bookmark on the address bar at the top of the screen. You can also click a link to the site you want from another web page. Make sure you are at the specific page you want to bookmark, as some web pages have many sections. It can be helpful to reduce the number of clicks it requires to get to the page you actually want. Do this by pressing CTRL + D once you're on the web page you want to bookmark. A small box will pop up where you can rename the bookmark and save it in a particular Favorites folder, if you wish. When you're done, click "Add."
Summary: Launch the Internet Explorer. Head to a site you want to bookmark. Add the website to your Favorites list.