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Fleas thrive in dark, moist environments, and you'll most likely find them in places where your dog likes to run around, hang out, or rest. It's not necessary to treat your whole yard for fleas, especially parts of your yard that get a lot of sun. Fleas don't do well in dry, sunny areas. If you want to test your yard for fleas, try walking through it with white socks on. If you see any fleas on your socks, it's likely that parts of your yard are infested. This includes fallen branches or leaves, piles of grass clippings, or any tools or equipment lying around. By clearing out debris, you'll give the fleas fewer places to thrive. Look for an insecticide that is designed for outdoor conditions and contains both an adulticide and an insect growth regulator, which will prevent flea eggs from hatching and larvae from growing for several months. Most outdoor formulations can be attached to your hose and then sprayed over infested areas. You should only need to apply the insecticide to shaded areas that your pet runs through or lies down in, or to dark areas that have a lot of moisture. Follow the application instructions carefully and repeat the application as necessary. You'll need to stay off of your yard for a set period of time after the application. You may need to apply the insecticide when it's dry outside since water can dilute its effectiveness. If you're not sure, read the instructions that came with your insecticide. If you aren't comfortable applying pesticides to your yard, consider reaching out to a professional. Contact your local Better Business Bureau for recommendations. Before anyone comes out to treat your home, make sure you know what type of treatment you'll get and how much it will cost. Fleas dislike the smell of cedar chips, so incorporating them into your landscaping can work as an extra line of defense. Try spreading some cedar chips around the shrubs and trees in your yard, or use them along any pathways. You can find cedar chips online or at your local garden center or department store.

summary: Focus on treating shaded areas of your yard that your pet frequents. Remove any debris in your yard that could trap moisture and provide shade. Spray your yard with an insecticide to kill any fleas in it. Call a professional exterminator if you want help applying an insecticide. Use cedar chips in your yard to help prevent fleas from coming back.

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Quilting-quality fabric can easily cost around $13 USD a yard, but that's only a fraction of the cost of crafting a quilt. You will also need to factor in the cost of backing fabric, thread, batting, binding, fusible web, and anything else you used in the fabrication of your quilt. You may even want to factor in the depreciation of some of your equipment, like your sewing machine and needles. The materials needed for a 68 by 94 inches (170cm 240cm) quilt will likely cost at least $150 USD. Only you can decide how much your time is worth. Some quilters sell their work for just the cost of materials, but this makes it harder for other quilters who feel they deserve to be compensated for their time. For the most part, the more experience you have making quilts, the more you should charge per hour. If you're selling the very first quilt you ever made, you may want to use your local minimum wage (for instance, $7.25 in most areas of the U.S.) to determine your rate. If you've been making quilts for years and you know your work is high-quality, you should compare your rate to that of other skilled craftsmen. Skilled carpenters, for instance, earn around $23/hour in the U.S. Once you come up with your hourly rate, keep track of how long it takes you to create the quilt, then multiply your rate by the number of hours to get your final labor cost. Most online shops charge the seller a commission in exchange for listing their items. If you'll have to pay a commission, you may want to include this in the price of your quilt. Some quilters consider this one of the costs of doing business, and opt to cover the commission out of their own pockets. The commission for a sale on Etsy, for instance, is 3.5%. Most sites charge the buyer for shipping separately from the total cost of the item. If you're selling a quilt that you didn't make yourself, it can be harder to calculate the value. Look online for quilts from the same time period or made in a similar pattern, then compare the prices of several different options to try to come up with a base price. If you know who made the quilt, try searching for other quilts by the same person or region to determine their value.
summary: Calculate the cost of your materials. Determine your labor cost per hour. Consider compensating yourself for any commission you'll have to pay. Research similar quilts on auction sites if you're selling vintage quilts.