Article: You can help prevent a buildup of dust and grime on your fan by attaching an air filter to it. Look for a filter that is designed to fit the size and shape of your box fan online or in a home supply store. Make sure to attach the filter to the rear part of your fan, where the air is drawn in. If you like, you can also construct your own DIY filter and attach it to the front of your fan, allowing it to do double-duty as an air purifier. For example, if you have a 20in (51cm) box fan, purchase a 20in (51cm) by 20in (51cm) MERV 11 furnace filter and attach it to the front of your fan with some heavy-duty tape. Accrued dirt on fan blades cause bearings to become worn out, which creates a lot of noise from the fan. Every 2 weeks, you should vacuum the fan with the crevice-cleaning hose attachment. Wipe down the blades with a damp sponge twice a summer. In addition to causing damage to the fan, dust and dirt built up on the blades can blow into your home, reducing the air quality inside. Box fans do an amazing job keeping the house cool, but oftentimes they also cause a lot of noise. Look for looseness in the fan's housing and fan guards. Wedge a piece of cardboard between the edges of the blade guards if they are not firmly attached to the fan and their looseness is causing a rattle. Add a drop of silicone sealant to secure the decorative cap to the front guard of the fan if it is too noisy. Inspect blades to make sure there aren't any cracks, and replace them as necessary. Screw the spinner further into place and tighten it if it seems too loose. This will tighten the fan hub to the shaft and simultaneously secure the spinner into place. If you notice that the box fan makes noise on level or smooth surfaces instead of on cushioned surfaces, it might be an issue with its base. Pads might be missing, so inspect the base of the fan and replace its pads as needed.
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Buy an air filter for your fan. Clean fan blades of accumulated dirt regularly. Inspect the box fan to make sure that there are no loose external parts. Disassemble the box fan to see if there are any loose internal fasteners if the problem persists. Quiet any rattling the box fan might make.
Article: Not everyone can be an Olympic-level athlete, so be realistic. Have you shown particular talent in skating classes? For example, stroking - gliding forward from one skate to the other.</ref> Does your family have the finances to support a career that could cost many thousands of dollars? It's difficult to put a dollar amount on just how expensive becoming an Olympic figure skater can be. Here are some basic costs to consider. Private lessons Skates and costumes Rink cost for practice Travel expenses for competitions and recitals A successful figure skater doesn't try to process every movement and technique mentally, but instead relies on muscle memory and instinct. Professional figure skating requires intense training and competition. Even for a young child the training is a full time job. Are you okay with sacrificing your free time in order to pursue this dream? For example, your peers may be playing video games, going to the movies, or attending other social gatherings. Would you prefer to be socializing, or on the ice?
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Start with group lessons and see if there are areas where you flourish. Consider the financial obligation. Gauge whether or not you're able to separate mind from body. Know that figure skating is high-pressure. Decide if you're willing to give up your social life for the love of skating.
Article: Having clear-cut, well-defined goals increases the chances of success in almost any endeavor. When it comes to reading, you may not be aware of your goals going into the book. However, you can easily create your own goals as you go along. If you're reading a book for class, you probably have a set number of pages or chapters to get through. This can help you have a clear end in sight. If you're reading for pleasure and find yourself struggling, try setting daily reading goals for yourself. You can choose a set number of pages or chapters, and keep yourself motivated by reminding yourself you're only reading a fraction of the book that day. Challenge yourself to learn something from the text. You can learn a great deal from reading, whether it's fiction, nonfiction, or historical texts - even the boring ones. If a book is hard to get through, it may seem even more daunting to look at the book as a single work of literature spanning hundreds of pages. Instead of trying to marathon the book from cover to cover, try breaking it up into smaller sections - say, a few chapters every day. As you work your way through the day's section(s), try taking breaks between chapters so you can refresh your mind and rest your eyes before you continue. Take breaks along the way to help you stay focused. However, make sure you decide beforehand how many breaks you'll take and how often. Don't take breaks whenever you feel like it. Challenge yourself to get through a set reading goal (like the end of a long chapter, or after completing two relatively short chapters). Put your bookmark at the end of that group of chapters. That way you'll be able to see where the end point is as you turn each page, and you'll be more motivated to make it all the way to your resting point. A boring book may tempt you to reach for your cellphone, check your social media, or flip on the television. However, breaking your focus like this will only make it more difficult to get through the book. Instead of giving in to temptation, force yourself to continue without distractions until you get through that day's reading. Find a quiet place where you won't be disturbed (if possible). Try turning off or silencing your cellphone. Keep the television turned off, and stay away from your computer or tablet. If you don't have your own quiet space or if you like to read on the bus, try wearing earplugs while you read. You can use noise-reducing earplugs, or wear headphones and listen to something that will block out noise without distracting you. Instrumental music works best - try something soothing but upbeat, like jazz or certain classical composers. Sometimes a boring book can seem even more boring if you're tired, distracted, or unfocused. Try getting into a good reading mindset before you pick up the book. That way you'll be less likely to lose interest or look for reasons to quit for the day. Try to read when you're most awake. Reading a boring book while you're nodding off on the couch will not get you very far. Sometimes writing things out helps you clear your mind and remove distractions. Try doing this before you get started on your reading for the day. Take a few deep breaths before you begin. This can also have a calming, head-clearing effect for some people.
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Create well-defined goals for the reading. Break up the reading into manageable chunks. Reduce or eliminate distractions. Approach the text with a clear head.