INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before your tree can be thrown out, all ornaments, garland, tinsel, lights, and other decorations must be removed. When the tree is back to it's original and natural state, you can bring the tree outside. Try to get rid of your tree before it starts to get really dry. Dry Christmas trees shed pine needles everywhere, but they're also dangerous because they are highly flammable. Cut your tree into smaller pieces. These tree portions normally need to be into pieces at most, four feet long. This makes for easier pickup for the people who come to collect your trash. If you're community doesn't have a recycling waste system or a yard waste system, you can dispose of your tree as you would with your normal trash. When your tree has been cut down into smaller pieces, place the pieces into your yard waste bin, recycling bin, or garbage bin. Usually, the bin lid has to be able to completely close with the tree inside. There are some communities where you may be charged a fee for not recycling your Christmas tree, so keep that in mind along with other options of disposing your tree.

SUMMARY: Remove all decorations from the tree. Cut the tree into smaller sections. Set out the tree for collection.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You typically have to pay cash at an auction. But if you are looking to buy an REO, you can pay with a mortgage. The key is to get pre-approved. Stop by a bank or get pre-approved online. You'll have to provide some financial information, such as your income, assets, and credit history. Some banks won't offer traditional mortgages for homes in foreclosure, especially if they are in poor condition or considered uninhabitable. In that case, you might need a non-traditional mortgage, which can cost quite a bit more. Most online auctions will state directly whether or not financing is allowed. If possible, try to get preapproved by the bank that owns the property. They aren't required to extend financing, but it can be helpful if they do. Otherwise, you may have to work with a secondary mortgage or seek a rehab loan if the property has conspicuous problems. Find out how much other foreclosed homes are selling for in the same neighborhood. Make sure these "comps" have the same basic specs as your homesquare footage, number of bedrooms, etc. Calculate an offer that fits within the comp range and, most importantly, fits within your budget. Also check how long these comps have been on the market. Have they been sitting there for more than six months? Or have homes been moving much quicker? Look at the fair market value for other properties in your area. When you factor in the repair costs to the initial cost of the foreclosure, it should not exceed the fair market value. If it does, you may be overpaying for the property. If the housing inventory in your area is scarce, there may not be other foreclosed properties to compare. You still need to offer a down payment when buying a bank-owned property. If you intend to rent the property, you might need to come up with anywhere from 10% to 30% of the purchase price. Remember that down payment requirements are variable. While an REO bank may only require a 10% down, the mortgage lender may require up to 25-30% down, depending on whether the property is commercial or residential. A 5 plex or above could be considered commercial property, even if you are renting it out as residential apartments. Housing markets in most areas of the country have improved considerably. You're probably competing with many people to get a foreclosure, so you should start with your best offer first if the market is hot. If your offer is low, you should submit supporting documents justifying the amount. For example, provide a list of repairs or comparable properties. After bidding, be prepared to wait. The bidding process on a bank-owned property is not the same as the bidding process for a traditional sale. A bank will need an asset manager to sign off on the contracts. You might have to wait a few days after making an initial offer to get your contracts or receive a counteroffer. Often, you can expect a response within a few days. It could take several days to execute an agreement for the winning bid. Often, though, sellers don't like to hold up the process any longer than absolutely necessary and so will expedite it as much as possible.

SUMMARY: Get preapproved for a mortgage. Look for comparable properties when pricing your offer. Come up with a down payment. Start with your best bid. Wait.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Keeping your leg raised for the first couple of days after you have had a cast put on will help prevent any unnecessary swelling and help to ease the pain. Use a few pillows or a rolled up towel/blanket to raise your cast. This will take all the weight off your leg and make you feel more comfortable. Getting your cast wet will soften the hardened cast and will prevent the bones being fully protected from accidental knocks, and it may result in the bone moving from weakened support from the cast. You can buy covers to keep casts dry for showering or activities that involve water. Do not use cling-film or a plastic bag to prevent the cast getting wet, as these are not medically advised. Contact your GP/doctor if your cast gets wet, to make sure this has not caused any damage. This will avoid your skin getting too hot and sweaty. Having the cast covered or exposed to heat may cause itchiness, which may make your leg less comfortable. If the cast has to be covered for any reason, remove any covering as soon as you can, to allow enough air to pass through the skin under your cast. Although your cast may feel very itchy, it is important to not put anything under it to scratch, as this may cause harm to the skin, which can lead to an infection. The itchiness should go down after a few days, but if it doesn't contact your GP/doctor to get medical advice. The cast may break, and is not strong enough to hold the weight of your leg. If your doctor has given you permission, then they will give you a plaster shoe to wear to support the cast.

SUMMARY: Raise your affected leg. Avoid direct contact with water. Try to keep the cast uncovered, and avoid hot areas. Avoid putting anything under your cast. Do not walk on your cast, unless given permission by your doctor.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Instagram does not allow you to post clickable links in actual ads. Therefore, make sure you include a link to your website in your company's bio. In the text of your ads, tell users to click on the link in your bio for more information. Update your links regularly as your website changes. Make you use language in posts that will entice users to stop and read your ads. Clearly and concisely describe what your product is and use words that draw attention. For example, something like, "Incredibly savings - up to 50% off!" can grab a users attention. If you're trying to get users to take a specific action, download a Call To Action button. This takes them to a website after it's clicked, where they can do things like purchase your products or download your apps. This can be a great way to make your ads effectively translate to sales. Use the right language in your button. For example, if you're advertising a hotel, have a Call to Action button that reads "Book Now." Find the Call to Action button through your Instagram business account settings.

SUMMARY:
Link to your website in your bio. Use attention-grabbing language in posts. Add a call to action button.