The geographic distribution of trapdoor spiders is erratic and is attributed to the continental drift. Various species of trapdoor spiders can be found all over the world. Look for trapdoor spiders in: North America: Canada, The United States (southeastern and pacific states, and north to Colorado) Central America (Guatemala, Mexico, etc.) Asia (China, Japan, Thailand, etc.) South Africa and Madagascar Australia Throughout the world, trapdoor spiders favor warm environments, such as temperate forests and deserts. They will burrow in grassy areas, hillsides, and dirt embankments. Trapdoor spiders burrow in the ground (about 0.75 inches wide and up to 8 inches deep) and cover their burrow with a silken hinged "trapdoor" camouflaged by sticks, pebbles, and other natural material. Because the burrows are camouflaged, they can be very hard to see. Larger burrows may have multiple trapdoors. Usually, the burrow faces sunlight and will be found near vegetation. Trapdoor spiders are shy, may be nocturnal, and are rarely seen far from their burrows (males may wander during mating season, however). You might be able to spy one, however, when it eats. The spiders will wait in their burrows until they sense vibrations in the ground caused by insects (including crickets, moths, beetles, and grasshoppers) and other spiders. Then, the spiders will leap out of the trapdoor, grab one of these animals, and drag it back into the burrow.
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One-sentence summary -- Know where trapdoor spiders are found throughout the world. Look for areas where trapdoor spiders like to burrow. Recognize the signs of a trapdoor spider burrow. Look for trapdoor spider food.

If you want to look for an easy way to make a difference at your house, look no further than cleaning. You can clean year-round, and if you do a good enough job you can ask to be paid. Talk to your parents about taking on cleaning responsibilities in different rooms and getting paid for it. Start with your room. That's usually your responsibility, and not something that you'll be able to get paid to do. But if your room is clean, you'll be able to do other stuff and actually get paid for it. Cleaning the bathroom, living room, and the kitchen are always good choices that get dirty quickly. Think of other spaces, like the attic, garage, and sheds that might need to be cleaned. You might not need to clean these regularly, but once or twice a year you might do it for money. There are lots of basic household things that you can learn to do, if you don't know how to do them already, and possibly get paid. All of the following are common household chores you might be able to volunteer to get paid for: Taking out the garbage Feeding pets Walking dogs Washing the dishes Doing the laundry Folding the laundry Changing and making up the beds When it is nice and sunny out, you might as well get outside and get paid for it, right? Summertime means there's lots of things to do in the yard, in the driveway, and around your neighborhood: Try doing a car wash, or washing your parents cars. Try doing a lemonade stand when it's hot out. Walking your neighbors' dogs. Offer to babysit your neighbors' kids while you're on summer vacation. Mow the lawn, or your neighbors' lawns. Care for the garden, pruning and planting vegetables. As summer turns to fall, there will be different kinds of outdoor activities that you can do to keep your chore business going. If you have a yard, talk to your parents about caring for it to prepare for winter. Any of the following can be good autumn chores: Cleaning gutters Trimming bushes Raking leaves Picking up sticks, acorns, or other debris When winter and other holidays roll around, offer to hang or design decorations for the house, or for your neighbors houses. Bring in firewood, if you've got a fireplace that needs tending, and offer to be the one who cleans up snow. Shoveling the driveway can be a great chore if you live in a very snowy area. It can be tough, so you can usually get a good price. Clean ice off the cars as well, or offer to scrape them each morning for a more regular chore. Offer to do your neighbors driveways, too, if you can, or scrape their cars for them in the mornings. Find out about delivering groceries to elderly neighbors, or checking in on them during long winter months. If you're a techno-wizard, you might be able to get paid to do things you would do in your free time. Instead of getting paid to do boring old cleaning chores, see if you can get paid to help your parents and neighbors do computer stuff for money. Help elderly people learn to navigate a computer. Teach them to do the basics, like turning it on, using the keyboard and touchpad, and getting online. Help people set up email accounts and email their friends and relatives. Help people set up social networking accounts, like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Show them how to start accounts, make friends, and upload pictures and updates.
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One-sentence summary -- Clean the house. Do other basic chores. Do some outdoor work in the spring and summer. Do yard work in the fall. Do some wintertime jobs. Do computer chores.

The basic cleaning section gives instructions for applying any cleaning product. If you use any of these solutions, follow the instructions in the cleaning section, blotting the carpet with a sponge or cloth dampened with one of these materials instead of a commercial product. Rubbing alcohol, or isopropyl alcohol, is a powerful grease solvent, and may be your best bet if a commercial cleaning product does not work. Be careful not to use too much alcohol, as it could reach the backing of the carpet and damage it. Avoid circular motions while rubbing, which could damage the carpet texture by tearing its fibers. If you do not own rubbing alcohol, skip to the next step. It may be necessary to purchase some if you have persistent stains, however. Check that the nail polish remover is pure acetone, as other ingredients may have unexpected results on your carpet. While you are unlikely to suffer any harm when exposed to small amounts of acetone on skin or inhaled as fumes, it's a good idea to work in a ventilated are and keep the acetone product away from children and pets. You may apply acetone directly to the stain and let sit five minutes before blotting. Test in a less obvious corner of the carpet first to check for damage or discoloration. Vinegar contains a small quantity of acetic acid, which can be effective at dissolving grease. Only use white vinegar, not a dark or red variety, or you may add an additional stain. One of hairspray main ingredients is alcohol, but as with any complex product not intended for cleaning, the other ingredients could have an unpredictable effect. If other methods do not work and you do not have rubbing alcohol, spray a small amount of hairspray onto the stain and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Wipe the area with a wet, warm cloth. However, if the stain has spread, then use the spray application. Blot with water to diffuse the cleaning solution.
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Use these options in place of commercial cleaning products. Sponge the stain with rubbing alcohol. Remove stains with nail polish remover. Try white vinegar. Use hairspray if rubbing alcohol is not available. Spot check for discoloration in an inconspicuous area. Stream spray if you can. Dab until the stain disappears.