Problem: Article: Start applying the adhesive in a bottom corner, about 1 tile length away from the bottom and side of the wall, leaving space for the edge tiles. Scoop out a golf ball sized amount of adhesive onto a notched trowel, and spread enough adhesive in a thin layer over the wall to hang 2-3 tiles at a time. You may need to move the trowel over the adhesive a few times to ensure that it's thin and level. Pre-mixed adhesive tends to be less expensive and work well for wall tiling. If you purchased a powder adhesive, mix it according to the directions until it's the consistency of peanut butter. Hold the trowel at about a 45-degree angle from the wall. Move the trowel horizontally across the wall to make the grooves, applying consistent pressure as you spread. This will create the necessary ridges in the adhesive to allow for the tile to stick to the wall. Check the packaging of the adhesive to make sure you're using the right sized notches for the tiles to stick to the adhesive. Most trowels will have 2 sets of notches that are different sizes. Carefully line up your first tile, and press it into the adhesive, wiggling it slightly to create suction before positioning it in its spot. Then, continue adding tiles in rows or columns following your pattern. Once you've covered most of the adhesive on the wall, apply more and continue hanging tiles in your pattern. Remember to work in small sections at a time, only applying the adhesive where you're tiling. You may need to wipe off adhesive that oozes out from between the tiles with a damp cloth. As you're hanging up the tiles, position plastic spacers in between them to make room for the grout later. The spacers fit between the tiles and stick into the adhesive. Some tiles have built-in spacers. Be sure to check yours before you buy spacers. with a wet saw or nippers. Gather all of the tiles that you marked with the wax crayon during your dry-lay, and measure the length again to ensure that it's in the right position. Put on a pair of safety goggles and carefully align the tile with the blade of the wet saw or the shears of the nippers. Then, move the tile through the blade or close the nippers to cut the tile. For large tiles, you may need to rent a tile-cutting saw, also called a wet saw, from a local home and garden store. You can cut tiles smaller than 2 inches (5.1cm) with nippers, which are shears that are used for cutting small pieces of glass. Take a tile for the edge of the wall and apply the adhesive to the back, as if you were putting butter on a piece of toast. Then, position the tile where it needs to go, and add the spacers. If the tile has been cut, make sure you're placing it in the right spot. If your tiles fit perfectly in the space and you don't need to cut any of them, you should still use this method to do the outer columns and the top and bottom rows. This prevents the adhesive from getting on other surfaces or the pre-layed tiles.
Summary: Apply a 18 inch (0.32cm) layer of adhesive to the wall. Use the trowel to add grooves to the adhesive. Hang the first tiles and continue the row with more adhesive and tiles. Add spacers in between each of the tiles to ensure even grout lines. Cut your tiles Hang edge tiles by applying adhesive to the backs of the tiles.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use a nitrogen-rich fertilizer on your lawn to maintain it and prevent weeds like clover from growing. Fertilizing your lawn once a year in the spring can also help to keep the grass healthy and less prone to weeds and pests. If you notice any small patches of clover growing in your lawn, use a hand fork to dig out them out. Make sure you remove the roots of the clover from the soil so it cannot grow back. Set your mower to a height of 3 to 3.5 inches (7.6 to 8.9cm) so the grass is not cut too short. Your mower should go no lower than 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8cm) when you mow your lawn. Keeping the grass tall can help to block out sunlight that can feed clover and other weeds, preventing them from growing. Make sure your lawn stays moist and well hydrated so weeds like clover don't grow. Give your lawn at least 1 inch (2.5cm) of water 1-2 times a week in the early morning so it stays healthy. A dry lawn will be starved for nutrients and be too unhealthy to fight off weeds like clover.

SUMMARY: Fertilize your lawn in the spring to keep clover away. Pull out small patches of clover with a hand fork to prevent it from spreading. Mow your lawn at a high setting so your grass outgrows the clover. Water your lawn 1-2 times a week to prevent clover growth.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: For much of the film, Burton's Alice wears a blue dress that falls close to ankle-length. In some scenes her blue dress is loosely draped and worn off the shoulder. However, in the court scene she wears a strapless red tea-length dress with white and black sheer overlay. Adults may own a suitable red cocktail dress. The loosely draped version of the blue dress would be difficult to buy or construct, but could be appropriate as an informal toga-style costume. Vintage stores and thrift shops can be good places to find affordable longer dresses that can be modified to look like Alice's film costume. In the film, Alice does not wear the iconic white pinafore. However, the overlay on the red dress is something like an apron worn backwards; open at the front, covering the back. You can make your own reverse pinafore by tying a length of black and white fabric across the back of a red dress, and draping part over one shoulder. In the film, Alice wears white-tinted stockings but they are sheer and not terribly distinctive. In warm weather, going without stockings would likely be as appropriate as wearing nylons. Burton's Alice wears white lace-up boots with a kitten heel and a black toe. These might be quite difficult to find. Black and white saddle shoes might provide a convincing alternative. Some websites that feature vintage imitation clothing, such as Modcloth, stock high heels in black and white that look similar. Purchasing a pair of white boots from a thrift store and painting them with black accents is an affordable alternative. Alice's hair is blonde and parted down the center. It falls in loose waves around her shoulders without a headband or other styling. If your hair is naturally straight, use a curling iron or hot rollers to achieve more body. If your hair is naturally a color or texture that makes imitating the film look impossible, consider wearing a wig to achieve the full effect.
Summary:
Pick a dress. Decide whether to use a pinafore. Choose your stockings. Find the best footwear. Style your hair.