IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
How to patch carpet
Measure the damaged area of the carpeting.
Use the tape measure to identify the size of the patch that will be extracted from the surrounding carpet. This will make it easier to cut a replacement patch to size.

OUT: Tape off the area to be removed. Use duct tape to outline a square section to be removed.

IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
How to maintain your credit score in retirement
Pay your credit card bills on time.
Whether your earnings decrease with retirement or not, you remain responsible for making your payments on time. The credit agencies, which include both the credit card companies and the credit score reporting agencies, are less concerned with your income than with your ability to make your payments.

OUT: Making your payments on time is the key, regardless of your income level. Keep the credit balance low compared to the credit limit.

IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
How to maintain a positive outlook when living with lyme disease
Reduce your day-to-day stress levels.
Mental and emotional stress can cause your lyme disease symptoms to flare up, so avoid it as much as you can. Reserve some quiet time to relax every day, and don't take on more responsibilities than you can handle.

OUT:
Meditation, yoga, and reading are a few tried-and-true relaxation strategies. Don't apologize to others or feel guilty for respecting your limits.