Cockroaches must have a source of water. Depending on the temperature and their size, they can live for a month without any food, but no more than a week without water. Find all the water leaks in your house, and fix them. Once their water source(s) have been eliminated, they will be much more interested in eating gel-based baits you set out. A clean house is key to keeping cockroaches away, and the first place to start is the kitchen. Wash your dishes and put food away promptly after meals. Clean up crumbs and spills right away, and generally keep the area clean. Pay special attention to range tops, as cockroaches love grease. Keep food containers sealed, and don't leave food out for extended periods. Don't leave dirty dishes out overnight, and don't leave fruit on the countertop. This should clean up crumbs and sticky spots. Do not slop water against the walls; remember, they need water. . Have one trash can for food in your house. Don't let it sit for too long. Use a trash can with a lid, rather than one that stays open. Keep it in sealed containers that aren't sitting right next to your house.
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One-sentence summary -- Cut off water sources. Clean your house thoroughly. Hide your food. Mop the floor routinely. Take out the trash regularly

When you first accept promises, only say yes if you are certain that you can, without a doubt, complete the task. If you are uncertain, ask the other person for more time to think about the request. Look over your schedule and other commitments. Check to make sure you have time to complete the task. Ask questions about the task so that you know what you are taking on. When must it be done by? How much time will it take? What exactly do you have to do? Don't give up another promise to complete a new one. For example, don't promise your coworker that you will fix their computer if it means you will miss your child's baseball game. Avoid exaggerating about what you can do. For example, if your boss asks you to complete a report by the end of the week, don't say "I can have it done in 2 days" if you need more time. if you can't accept the responsibility. Saying no does not make you unreliable. Instead, it shows that you understand the importance of the request. If you don't have time, energy, or the resources to do something, it is okay to say you can't do it. You don't need to say "no" directly. You can use a softer rejection, such as "I don't think I can do that" or "I can't make that promise." Don't make false excuses to get out of something. Be honest about why you can't do it. For example, instead of lying to your friend that you have an appointment the same day as their move, you can just say something like, "I'm sorry, but I can't help." If you've got a lot going on, it can be easy to simply forget or lose track of your promises and commitments. Once you have committed to something, write it down. Set aside time to complete it. Use the same planner, calendar, or app to keep track of all of your commitments, so that you have a realistic idea of what you need to do every day. For example, you might write, "Housesit for Maria next week" or "Deliver the cake to John on the 23rd." If you made a more abstract promise, such as to be more considerate or less disruptive, you might give yourself a daily reminder, such as "Tell Shona how much she means to me" or "Remember to be quiet when you get home tonight." Give yourself a timeline to complete the task. You might break up the task a little bit every day or write down the date it is due. If it is on a specific day, block off how much time you will need to prepare and get it done. for yourself. It's easier to manage goals and commitments if you keep them SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound). Instead of committing to something vague and overwhelming (e.g., "I'm going to be more productive at work"), make a more specific promise that meets these criteria. For example, instead of setting a general productivity goal, you might say, "I'm going to finish these 2 major reports by the end of this week." Sometimes, things outside of our control prevent us from keeping our promises. In this case, it is best to give the other person as much time as possible to know. As soon as you know you can't come through, contact the other person so that they can make other arrangements. Apologize and explain why you're not able to do it. For example, you might say, "I know you needed me to run the bake sale table on Saturday, but my husband came down with a cold, and I don't think I can do it. I am so sorry." If possible, suggest someone else who might be able to help. For example, you might say, "I think Sally has a truck that will fit your couch. Do you want me to ask her if she can do it?" Try not to wait until the night before or day of to tell the other person, unless absolutely necessary.
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One-sentence summary -- Agree to do things that you know you can complete. Learn to say no Write down your promises in a planner or schedule. Set SMART goals Cancel in advance if necessary.

. Tie the yarn onto your crochet needle by making an adjustable slipknot near the tip. . Crochet two chain stitches from the loop on your hook. . Work two single crochets into the second chain from the hook, which also happens to be the first chain stitch your crocheted. Use a slip stitch to join the last single crochet with the first. You should make a round with six stitches total. Make one chain stitch from the loop on your hook to start a new round. Make two single crochets in each stitch from your previous round. Use a slip stitch to join the last and first stitches together. You should have a round with 12 stitches total. Make one chain stitch from the loop on your hook to start a new round. Single crochet into two stitches from the previous round, six times around. Join the final stitch with the first using a slip stitch. You should make a round with six stitches total. Weave the tail end into the stitches on the back of the button, using a darning needle if necessary. Use your hands to slightly flatten the button. As you stitch or weave in your tail end, weave it through the entire thickness to keep it secure.
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One-sentence summary --
Make a slip knot Chain two Make six single crochets Chain one and work two single crochets in each stitch. Chain one and make six sets of two single crochets. Weave the tail in.