In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: When the car isn't running, appliances pull power directly from the battery. Unplug all cell phones, GPS navigators, or any other appliances plugged into the charging port once you turn the car off. Don't plug anything back in until you start the car again. Don't leave anything plugged in while the car is off. This could drain the power and result in a dead battery. Just like appliances, these lights pull power directly from the battery when the car isn't running. Once you turn the car off, turn off all the lights that are on. Don't start them up again until you start the engine. Double check to make sure your headlights are off before walking away from the car. Car batteries recharge when you drive, so don't leave the car sitting for weeks at a time. Take drives of at least 20 minutes once a week to give your battery enough time to recharge. If you can't drive the car for any reason, let it run for 20 minutes without moving. It's not an ideal solution, but it will help the battery stay charged. This is the ideal voltage for a battery charge. If the battery falls below this level, its performance and lifespan will decrease. Get a voltmeter and connect the positive lead (red) to the battery's positive terminal and the negative lead (black) to the negative terminal. Hold them there for a few seconds and wait for the meter to produce a reading. If the charge is below 12.6 volts, connect a battery charger by attaching the negative lead to the negative lead first, then connect the positive lead to the positive terminal. Recharge the battery to 12.6 volts. Always wear rubber gloves when testing and charging the battery. Test your battery every 6 months. Do it at least once when the weather has been cold because low temperatures can decrease the battery charge. A trickle charger hooks into a power outlet and provides a steady charge to the battery. This keeps the battery at the correct charge even when you don't drive the car. It's a useful appliance for cars that aren't driven often. Connect the trickle charger the same way you could connect a normal charger. Hook the negative lead to the negative terminal first, then connect the positive lead. Then plug the charger in. Leave it attached until you drive the car again. Trickle chargers are popular among owners of rare or collectible cars that they don't drive often. It's best to use the trickle charger when the car is in a garage. This prevents debris from getting under the hood.
Summary: Unplug any appliances when the car isn't running. Turn off the headlights and interior lights when the engine is off. Drive the car regularly to keep the battery charged. Keep your battery charged to 12.6 volts. Attach a trickle charger to the battery if you don't use it for long periods.

Problem: Article: Inchworms are small and may feed at night, so recognize other signs of infestation, since they may stay out of sight. Look for little holes in the leaves of your trees, bushes, and garden plants. The more you see, the more likely it is that you have a large population of inchworms. Inchworms are commonly attracted to elm, fir, hickory, maple, oak, and pine trees. Since they also eat fruit, they can often be found in berry bushes and fruit trees. Before you go through the trouble of trying to solve it, decide if it's really worth the effort. Consider where you found evidence of inchworms, and how pervasive it is. For instance: Individual inchworms don't eat much, so if you only find sporadic leaves that seem to be eaten, the population is probably small. If the leaves in question are confined to trees, the trees may offer enough food to support the population without widespread damage. Smaller plant life, like garden plants and bushes, are more at risk, since they offer less material for the inchworms to feed on. Lots of small animals feed on inchworms, so encourage their presence. Birds are perhaps the easiest (and preferable) to attract, so hang bird houses and feeders around the affected area. In addition to birds, inchworms are also prey to: Lizards Yellow jackets Wasps Spray the leaves or the worms directly with insecticides, which are an effective means of dealing with inchworms. Or, if you're worried about toxins, use a non-toxic remedy. Instead of traditional chemical poison, use a natural pathogen, like bacillus thuringiensis, which you can find online or in garden stores. Bacillus thuringiensis only affects insects, making it an ideal solution for gardens, fruit trees, berry bushes, or other crops. Treat the area again next spring to eliminate any eggs that may have been fertilized during your last infestation. Different types of inchworm reproduce at different times, but all types hatch in spring.
Summary:
Identify signs of damage. Ask yourself if it's really a problem. Let predators do the work. Treat the affected area with pest control.