Article: Hold a measuring tape up along the wall to determine how much space you have available. If your old worktop is still in place, it can serve as a useful estimate. When building around a corner, plan on connecting 2 slabs or dividing a slab into 2 pieces with a diagonal cut. For non-square worktops, measure out the space you have available, then carefully measure out how you'll make your cuts. Wood worktops expand and contract a lot. When using them, leave 5mm (0.20in) between the wood and the wall. Leave 30mm (1.2in) between the wood and a freestanding oven. Trace the dimensions you measured directly onto the worktop slabs. No matter what material you choose for your worktops, you can order them pre-cut. If you got pre-cut material, you will only need to do this if the worktops are too big or need to be divided. Worktop material can be wood, laminate, granite, or another material. Place some masking tape over each cutting line. Dark lines don't show up well on dark worktops, and you'll also be wearing safety goggles while the saw kicks up sawdust, so the yellow helps you stay on track. The masking tape can be removed when you finish the cuts. Before sawing worktop pieces, take safety precautions. Put on goggles to shield your eyes from chipped material. Face masks offer extra protection, so they may be worth the cost. The type of saw you need depends on the material you're cutting. A jigsaw can give you precise cuts on a variety of material. If you're cutting stone, such as marble, use a diamond-tipped circular saw. Carefully cut off the excess material until you've formed the worktops you need. The cuts you make will be rougher than any factory-made cuts. Plan to hide your cuts against the wall or under a joining strip, if possible. Both of these features need plenty of space. To get the most accurate estimate possible, move the worktop to the location where you'll install it. Locate your water line for the sink and your gas or electrical lines for the cooktop or hob, as that's where you'll need to cut the holes. Never place these features on the joints between 2 worktop pieces. An easy way to do this is to flip them over and lay them on the worktop's surface. Masking tape and a marker pen are perfect for creating the guiding lines. Before cutting, move all the lines inward by 5 to 10mm (0.20 to 0.39in). This is because the edges of these features hang over the worktop so they don't fall through. Some sinks and cooktops come with templates you can trace on the worktop. Put on your safety gear again and fire up the same saw you used before. Carefully cut out both holes. Remember that a cut that's too small can always be fixed, but one that's too big can't. Pick up a fine file or sandpaper at the home improvement store. Smooth over both the utility holes and the outer edges of the worktop. When they feel level instead of sharp, the worktops are ready to be installed.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Measure the size the worktop will be. Draw the measurements on the worktops. Tape over the measurements for visibility while cutting. Put on goggles and a face mask. Cut the worktop to shape. Find the spots where you'll put the sink and cooktop. Trace the sink and cooktop on the worktop's surface. Cut out the traced areas with a jigsaw. File down the rough edges of the worktop.
Article: Sometimes a simple driver in your Mac's operating system will malfunction, leading your wifi to be disabled or inconsistent. Before moving around or purchasing a new router, try restarting your computer. The closer you are to your router, the stronger the signal will be. If you're having issues with your connection's consistency, moving closer to the router may solidify it for you. Especially if your router is on a different level of your location than you are (e.g., the second floor), you may notice connection issues. The same can go for if you aren't in the same room with nothing between your computer and the router unit. If your router is in a cabinet, try opening the cabinet doors. Anything from basic furniture to walls and appliances can interfere with a wifi signal. If you're getting poor results on your end even after aligning yourself directly with the router, try restarting it. Each router is unique, but in most cases, you can simply turn off (or unplug) the router's power source for a few seconds to do this. Your router should restart upon plugging it back in. Expect this process to take a minute or two. If all else fails, you can use your Ethernet cable to connect your Mac directly to the router. While this may be inconvenient from a location standpoint, you shouldn't have any problems with Internet connectivity while tethered to your router. If you're in a public location, you probably won't be able to connect via Ethernet--though some libraries and airports may allow you to do so.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Restart your computer. Move closer to the router. Make sure there isn't anything between your computer and the router. Restart your router. Connect using an Ethernet cable if possible.
Article: You need to take your dog out to relieve itself at the same time each day. For example, you may take your dog out after you get up, at lunch, right after work, and in the evening before you get ready for bed. Dogs should be taken out 3 to 5 times a day. Smaller and younger dogs require more walks then larger breeds. However, since your dog has been abused, it may require more trips outside. Just make sure to keep the dog on a leash while outside of a fenced yard. It's normal to come home to accidents, but there's no point in punishing the dog for them. Once the dog has walked away from the accident, it won't understand why you are upset with it. If you do yell or put the dog's nose in it, you will only risk triggering the dog. Clean up any messes quickly. Make sure to use an enzymatic cleaning agent (available at most pet stores) to remove the smell so that the dog does not return to the spot. Remember that you should never yell at or punish an abused dog. If you catch the dog in the middle of an accident, make a noise like "whoops" to get the dog's attention. Then take the dog outside to finish. Be careful when you do this, however, since you don't want to trigger the dog. Use a calm tone of voice and choose one non-threatening word to use every time it happens. Be aware that you may get urine or feces on you when you do this. When the dog successfully waits to go outside, give it a treat for waiting. You should also praise it with statements like, "Good dog" and "Awesome job, buddy."
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Follow a schedule. Avoid punishing the dog for accidents. Interrupt accidents you catch and take the dog outside. Reward the dog for not having accidents.