INPUT ARTICLE: Article: All hardware and home improvement stores stock small hand-operated snakes that are made especially to get through the curves in a toilet drain. The snake may be called a toilet snake or a closet auger. The auger will consist of a long cable and case with a handle that moves the cable in and out. The cable will have a hook on the end to grab clogs. For most snakes, you will rotate the handle as you push the cable out of the snake tool and into the drain. There will be areas that are difficult to push through but at some point you will likely feel strong resistance from the obstruction in your pipe. Stop pushing the wire in when it hits the clog. It might seem as if the cable has hit a wall when you hit a curve in the pipe but keep pushing to snake the pipe to see if it will go past the curve. You should be able to determine that what you've hit is the clog if you sense the clump giving way slightly as you press the cable it. Put on a pair of gloves and grip the handle with both hands if you have trouble pushing it down the pipe. The hook on the end of the auger cable is designed to grab items clogging the toilet. By turning the handle on the auger, the hook will rotate and dig into the clog. There is no need to rotate the handle quickly. Simply keep pressure on the cable as you turn the handle slowly. Retract the auger cable slowly so that anything hooked on the end of it will be pulled out of the drain. Then plunge the toilet and watch for water to flow down the drain. Place the plunger over the drain. Make sure the rubber head is flush against the toilet around the drain so that it creates a seal. Then push the plunger so the rubber head inverts. Let it pop back up and push down again. Do this several times until water starts draining through the drain. If the water doesn't drain, put the plunger away and snake the drain again.

SUMMARY: Choose an auger that's made to snake toilets. Push the auger cable into the hole at the bottom of the toilet bowl. Rotate the handle on the auger to break up the clog. Pull out the cable and use a plunger to get the clog moving.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Sold in drugstores, ovulation testing kits detect the amount of luteinizing hormone (LH) in your urine, which increases one to two days before ovulation. Similar to over-the-counter pregnancy tests, these are digital devices with a testing stick to be held under your urine stream. There is another type of testing kit, using which you can test your dried saliva under a microscope for "fern" patterns that sometimes indicate a rise in estrogen levels in the few days leading up to ovulation. This is less reliable than the LH test, especially if you have poor eyesight. Very concentrated or very dilute urine throws off the results of this test. For best results, avoid caffeine and alcohol on the day of the test, avoid dehydration or excessive water consumption, and wait until your bladder is full. Urinate on the stick and wait for a new line to appear in the viewing window. A line that is about as dark as the existing control line means you are probably ovulating. A faint line is not a reliable indicator. Ovulation tests accurately predict the level of LH in urine, but the surge in LH only lasts about 2448 hours, giving you a short window to detect it. Using multiple methods to track ovulation is recommended. Some tests may work slightly differently, so check the instructions. For example, you may need to urinate into a cup and dip the test into it, or the fertility symbol may show up as as smiley face instead of a line. Test yourself daily during the most likely parts of your cycle, as described in the calendar section. If you have missed your ovulation in previous cycles and can afford additional tests, consider taking an ovulation test twice daily.

SUMMARY: Purchase an ovulation test. Moderate your water intake in the hours before the test. Interpret the test. Repeat as necessary.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Painting the frame of your bike is a simple way to decorate and personalize your bike to fit your likes or personality. Painting your frame is a great way to cover and prevent further rusting of an old bike. Painting bikes works well with vintage, muted colors such as teal, mint, and seafoam. When selecting a paint, make sure you choose one intended for outdoor use. Although you can purchase paint intended specifically for bikes, enlisting a paint formulated for metal will work just as well. If your bike has a bell, give it a little pop of a bright color, such as neon orange, or Pepto-Bismol pink. This is a perfect compromise for someone who does not like bright colors, but wants a unique aesthetic for their bike. You can even get creative and paint faces, animals, or designs onto your bike bell or horn. While painting your bike frame is pretty commonplace, painting the spokes provides a unique and interesting bit of color, and is fun to watch as your wheels turn, as it creates a rainbow effect. Although the paint job will eventually wear off with use, painting your bike's tires provides an interesting lookparticularly while you ride. To add flair to a vintage bike, for instance, you can paint your tires with white to create a whitewall effect common to vintage cars. Use outdoor paint, such as paint (or spray paint) intended for decks or treated wood. To keep your bike safe and unique, paint your bike with glow-in-the-dark paint. There are many different paint colors, ranging from a plain white to neon colors. Glow in the dark paint is readily available at supermarkets, hardware stores, and craft stores, as well as online. Craft stores are likely to have the widest array of colors. Paint pens are a great way to add personality and pizzazz to your bike, as you can create graffiti characters, doodles, and sketches. If you are a skilled artist, you can showcase your talent by painting scenes onto your bike with a paint pen. To preserve any designs you might create with a paint pen, seal your paint with a spray or paint-on sealant.

SUMMARY: Paint the bike frame. Add a pop of color by painting your bike bell. Apply a coat of paint to your wheel spokes. Paint your bike's tires. Paint your entire bike with glow-in-the-dark paint. Use paint pens to make specialized designs.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Inkjet (or "bubble jet") printers spray droplets of ink onto the paper, and depending on the type of ink used and the printer, this ink may remain wet for several minutes. Immediately after printing, you may be able to pick up a small portion of the ink using a cotton ball. This can make the next step easier, even if the ink is still mostly visible on the paper. Do not rub the paper vigorously, as it may rip. Most home and office inkjet printers use aqueous inks, typically the cheapest option, which take a few minutes to dry unless the printer includes a heating mechanism. Sometimes, the ink will remain mostly on the surface of the paper. Scrape the top level of paper off using a razor blade or ultra-fine grit sandpaper. Scrape gently in one direction only, towards yourself. This has a greater chance of success if you try this immediately after printing. Thicker paper will also help, as it can withstand additional scraping. UV-cured inks, which tend to be more expensive and durable, are quickly bonded to the paper before they have a chance to soak in. They may be easier to scrape off than other types of printer ink. If the above methods do not work, you may have to give up on removing the ink. Apply whiteout instead and allow it to dry before writing or drawing over it.

SUMMARY:
Dab fresh ink with a cotton ball. Scrape the paper gently with sandpaper or a razor blade. Use whiteout.