Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use nails to support light to medium weight attachments. Purchase masonry nails. Pre-drill the lumber. Tap in the central nail. Put on safety goggles. Nail the object to the mortar.

Answer: Masonry nails can support furring strips, shelf brackets, or boards up to 1" thick (38mm; the thickness of a 2 x 4). They are built for anchoring into the mortar joints between bricks. Use sleeve anchors instead for heavyweight attachments, or if you need to anchor an object directly into the brick itself. If your wall is a single layer of brick with an exterior surface, the nails could open small cracks in the mortar and allow water to seep through. Use an adhesive or other non-penetrating method instead, or plan to waterproof the exterior. Masonry nails are made from hardened steel, and usually grooved or threaded. Ordinary nails cannot penetrate into masonry. Choose nails long enough to penetrate about 1 to 1 inches (3238mm) into the wall, plus the thickness of the board you are attaching. Cut masonry nails are a variety with flat, tapering sides and a blunt point. These are less likely to split lumber, but are not strictly necessary. Use studs instead when fastening thin metal and plastic, or when supporting a plaque, pipe support, or other object that might need replacement. Studs leave a threaded end protruding from the wall so you can fasten the object with an easily removed nut. If you are nailing lumber to the wall, drilling the holes through the board will make the job easier. Hold the lumber up against the wall and mark hole positions every 1824 inches (4560cm), with each hole positioned over the mortar joints, not the bricks themselves. Return the lumber to your workbench and drill through these marks with a drill bit slightly smaller than the diameter of your nails. Before placing the board against the wall, tap a nail through the central hole using a hammer. If you are using cut nails, align them so the tapering sides are parallel with the wood grain. Both the masonry nails and the brick are brittle objects that can shatter when struck at an angle. Wear goggles or safety glasses to protect against flying shards. Place the object against the wall, with the nail lined up over the mortar, not the brick face. Use the small sledgehammer to drive the nail forcefully into the mortar. Strike the head of the nail squarely and keep the nail at a right angle to the mortar to minimize the chance of breaking. Drive the nail in until the head is flush with the board's surface. Hammer the remaining nails the same way. If you have a big job or find it difficult to drive in the nails with a sledgehammer, get a stud driver instead. Insert the nail in the hollow tube and strike the end of the driver with a hammer. This allows for faster, straighter nailing with less chance of chipping the masonry. You can also drill a hole in the mortar with a masonry bit. Use a bit just smaller than the width of the nails. If the nails are too loose for the holes, just mix then push a little mortar in the hole with your fingers and hammer the nails in. When the mortar dries, the loose nails will take hold.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Concede some control. Talk about the future. Talk about their expectations of you. Stand your ground when needed. Maintain trust. Resist snooping. Be honest. Show your loyalty. Avoid flirting with anyone else. Keep their sense of adventure alive. Conquer new challenges together. Explore intellectual pursuits as a couple. Spice up your love life.

Answer: Expect your Scorpio to want to dictate their own lives and, to an extent, yours. Adapt yourself as best as you can to their vision of how things should be. As you both share your wants, needs, and dreams, judge theirs versus your own to see if they're compatible. The less compatible they are, the more likely that you should probably end things rather than waste time by asking them to change for you. Ask them what their goals in life are: where do they want to live; what do they want to do for a career; etc. Compare them with your own. If the two of you can each accomplish your respective five-year plans without any great sacrifice, you're good to go. But if you want to open a bakery in your hometown while they want to jet all over the globe as an archaeologist, it's probably best to walk away now, because they're not going to settle. Scorpios like to dictate the nature of their relationships as well as everything else. Suss out what they expect out of you as a partner. If you fit their idea of an ideal mate, congrats. If the person they describe doesn't sound a thing like you, call it quits, because they will probably expect you to be this person regardless. Although you'll have to adapt a bit in order to make things work, don't be afraid to draw lines. Adapt where you're willing to, but stay true to yourself when their demands are too much. Earn their respect by refusing to be a pushover, while ensuring that they treat you how you wish to be treated. Scorpios have a lot of issues regarding trust, so make earning and keeping their trust a top priority. At the same time, accept that they will probably never share everything with you. Respect their right to keep some private matters to themselves, while proving to them that they're safe in sharing everything else with you. Stay out of their sock drawer. Leave their cellphones and other devices alone unless they invite you to use them. Even then, refrain from checking their histories to see what your Scorpio's been up to. Never lie to them. Scorpios resent being deceived, so if you're uncomfortable with sharing something, it's better to simply keep it to yourself rather than build a wall of lies to hide whatever it is. Consider yourself as equally entitled to a private inner life as your Scorpio considers their self to be. If a Scorpio decides to seriously date you, know that they'll take your relationship very, very seriously. Expect them to judge you on how devoted you are to being their partner. Defend your partner when they're falsely accused or otherwise attacked by others. Take your partner's side and consider the aggressor as an unwelcome person in your life, even if they used to be your friend. Even if you have zero interest in someone who decides to hit on you, don't engage or otherwise humor them. Your Scorpio might misinterpret "being polite" with "being interested." Also, say goodbye to your exes. If you're still on good terms with them, wish them the best in life, but let them know it's time for you to move on for good. Remember: Scorpios love the thrill of the chase, so now that they've caught you, they need something new to chase after. Avoid falling into predictable routines. Stimulate their love of life and pursuit. Propose new activities for the both of you to do. Go wall- or rock-climbing. Find a local polar-bear swim and take a midwinter dive into icy waters. Try skydiving. Whatever you choose, it doesn't need to be death-defying or a lifelong pursuitjust something new and exciting. Join an art program and learn how to paint or sculpt together. Take a walking tour to learn about local history. Go to lectures and museums or even a murder-mystery dinner. Put your brains together and expand your knowledge. If you're going to share your fantasies with anyone, a Scorpio is an ideal partner. Any way you can think of to switch things up, they'll probably be game for. However, ease into this, rather than daring them right from the get-go. Coming on too strong too fast may turn them off if they still haven't come to trust you yet.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Know your cat's ideal weight. Learn how to body score your cat. Take your cat to the vet. Be aware that a greedy cat with a thin body indicates a problem.

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Have a target weight or body shape in mind. It is a common problem to overshoot the mark and turn a thin cat into a fat cat, which comes with a whole new set of health problems. This will help you recognize when it reaches an ideal weight. Body scoring is about feeling for your cat's ribs and backbone, to see how much fat covers the bones, and looking at the cat's body shape to recognize if it is over or under weight. The perfect cat should have ribs and a backbone that is easily felt, but without standing out through the fur. The cat should also have a slight waistline when viewed from above and the side, but without sharp angles. Healthy weight charts can easily be found online that illustrate and describe feline body scores, making it easier to analyze your cat's body. Alternatively your vet can weigh your cat and make an estimate of their desired target weight. Weigh the cat weekly at home and keep a record of its weigh-ins. They can assess your cat's health and make suggestions for any necessary treatments. In addition, your vet can take care of routine deworming. If your cat is healthy but underweight, make sure it is dewormed against both roundworms and tapeworms. Be sure to check whatever product you use is effective against both sorts of worms. Some common products, such as Stronghold (UK) Revolution (US) and off the shelf products such as Hartz once-a-month wormers, work against roundworms but NOT tapeworms. Speak to your vet about a multi-wormer containing praziquantel, in order to kill tapeworms as well. If your cat is older, runs around like a kitten, eats well, but is losing weight, be aware the cat may have a medical problem called hyperthyroidism. This involves the cat having high levels of thyroid hormone in the blood stream, which acts as a stimulant. The cat burns off calories quickly and eats loads to try and replace them. However, despite the cat's apparent good health, this stimulation puts pressure on the organs, including the heart and kidneys. Rather than trying to combat the problem by feeding the cat more, seek veterinary help and get the source problem corrected to preserve your pet's good health. The vet might tell you that your cat has anorexia. This means that it lacks the desire to eat. In this case, they may tell you to water down canned food and give it to your cat using an oral syringe. Ask your vet if they think this approach would help your cat bridge the gap until it is in better health.