Article: You'll wrap your skirt components around these coils. You'll do this with a leftover piece of spinner shaft wire. First, make a 90-degree bend on one end of the wire. After making the bend, thread a length of lawnmower cable coil onto the wire past the bend. Finally, lock the thread into your vise. You'll need only half the length of the material for your skirt. (You can save the rest for another spinner.) You'll be making two skirts for your spinner, an underskirt and an overskirt. Use the larger portion for the underskirt and the smaller for the overskirt. Evenly distribute the strands of skirt material around the cable coil, then tie them to the coil at its middle. As you tie the strands in place, periodically coat the tying string with head cement before adding another layer of strands. Be sure the strands lay flat against the coil and cover it completely. Finish by tying several half-hitches in the tying string, and cover it with 2 coats of head cement, pausing to let the first coat dry before adding the second. Let it dry thoroughly before continuing. Place the other coil on your tying vise as described previously, then cut the strands of material for the overskirt in half again. Tie them to their coil by their bases instead of in the middle as you did for the underskirt; cement the tying string periodically as you did for the underskirt and again when finishing tying. Be sure both the underskirt and overskirt have a nice, full appearance.
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Cut two equal lengths of lawnmower cable coil. Create an extender for your fly-tying vise. Cut your skirt material in half. Divide the cut half into two parts, one being twice the size of the other. Make the underskirt. Make the overskirt.
Article: Most dogs do not like nail trims, so it's important to choose a time when your dog is relaxing. If he's in the mood to play, wait until he's lounging before approaching him for paw-handling training. Start by touching your dog's paws gently. If he doesn't pull away or resist, start massaging the paw and gently pressing on his nails. Depending on your dog's age and temperament, it may take a few sessions before he's used to paw handling. Repeat this exercise a few times daily until your dog stops reacting to paw handling. If your dog's had a bad experience in the past, he may resist nail trims. For example, if someone accidentally cut the "quick" (an area of the nail with a rich blood and nerve supply), he would have experienced pain and bleeding. Older dogs may have arthritis in their toes, and nail trimming may be uncomfortable. For dogs like this, it can be helpful to have them lie down while you carefully handle their nails. Have them lie on their side while you do your paw-handling training exercises. Another way is to trim the nails while the dog is standing without lifting up the paw. Only do this if you are experienced with trimming nails. As you are massaging the paws and nails, take the opportunity to examine their health. Bring any pain, sore or raw spots, nail breakage, swelling or redness, lameness, or odd nail color to the attention of your veterinarian before you attempt to trim the nails.Trauma, infections, tumors, and immune diseases are the most common nail disorders in dogs. Trauma usually only occurs in one nail and is caused by running on rough surfaces, catching a nail on an object, or improper nail trimming. Trauma or health conditions like diabetes and low thyroid levels can lead to bacterial infection in the nail. Bacterial infections usually cause swelling, pain, and discharge around the nails. Fungal and parasitic infections are less common than bacterial infections but cause similar symptoms. Tumors can take different forms: lumps, bumps, swellings, redness, or discharge. Immune disease can also affect the nail and may make the nail brittle and prone to sloughing. Always bring these findings to the attention of your veterinarian as soon as possible for treatment.
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Choose the right time. Ease into paw handling. Teach your dog to lie on his side during trims if necessary. Inspect the paws for abnormalities.
Article: When you think you've found the right area for your hostel, check local laws before you do anything else. Some towns and cities have designated zones for hostels, and running one outside these areas is illegal. Find out where hostels are allowed, then search for a suitable building within these areas. Many local governments have their zoning laws on the internet. Try searching the local government website for hostel information. Contact the local zoning agency and ask about which areas are zoned for hostels. Most cities require permits and licenses to run a hostel. Check with your local zoning board or chamber of commerce and ask what regulations there are for operating a hostel. Apply for and obtain all the permits before opening your hostel. Remember that permits often take time to process and cost a fee. Include the potential processing time and fees in your calculations on when the hostel will open. Don't try to save time or money by skipping certain permits. If you operate a hostel without all the necessary permits, you could be fined or even arrested. Operating costs are what it costs to keep a business running every day. Account for every dollar you will spend in opening this hostel so you know how much financing to secure. Calculate the rent, utilities, and any other expenses so you have a full picture of your business finances. Remember to include taxes in your estimation of costs. Include the outlay for construction, permits, and hiring employees as well. This gives you your total cost for the project. Have at least 1 year of expenses on hand before opening the hostel to support the business before you start profiting. If you don't have enough savings to self-finance opening and operating the hostel, then you'll need funding from other sources. Consider going to a bank for a business loan. Another option is finding affluent people interested in providing private investment for the hostel. Whichever option you choose, have financing in place before you start building your hostel. There are advantages and disadvantages to looking for loans from banks or individuals. Banks may be more conservative and refuse to loan you more than a fixed amount. Private investors may be more willing to offer higher sums, but they want a return on their investment. They might want to own a part of the business and share in the profits. Consider the costs carefully before choosing a financing option. Produce a good business plan, especially if you're looking for private financing. Investors will want a return on their investment, and if you don't prove that your business will be profitable, they won't provide financing.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Check local zoning laws to see where hostels are permitted. Apply for any necessary permits to run a hostel. Add up your expected operating costs. Secure financing for the hostel.