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1,502 | How to Adopt a Pet from a Shelter | 1. Picking Out a Pet
1-1. Decide what type of pet you want.
Would you like a pet to take on walks? Do you want a guard animal, or a pet that will sit in your lap and cuddle? All of your desires should be considered when thinking about what type of pet to get.
Some types of pets you could consider include: dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds, such as parakeets and cockatiels.
When thinking about what type of pet to get, you can be as specific or general as is necessary. It may be that you figure out that you want a dog but you are OK with a wide variety of breeds. On the other hand, it may be that you want a very specific breed and you need it to be a certain age as well.
1-2. Separation anxiety.
It’s quite common to see separation anxiety in shelter dogs. Still, not all shelter dogs need to suffer from separation anxiety. If you like a dog who seems to have separation anxiety, then don’t give up on him/her, It’s just a behavioral challenge that you can easily overcome. Even though separation anxiety sounds like a big mental disease, but it’s something that you can easily defeat with love, affection, and the most crucial ingredient of all, i.e., trust.
Separation anxiety is just a state of the mind that the dog develops because of some bad past experiences because of which the dog develops a fear of being abandoned every time it’s left alone and starts to panic.
If you are concerned about your dog barking when left alone, you can consider contacting a friend or neighbor to see if they can check in on your dog during the day.
1-3. Take your entire family along with you.
Since you are planning to add a new family member, it’s imperative to take your whole family with you to the adoption center, especially if you have kids in your family because there may be instances where a dog can be super cute and friendly around adults. Still, it may show signs of aggression around kids because of some bad past experiences with kids.
If you already have a dog or any other pet, then try to take it along with you to the adoption center, that way you can ensure that the new family member gets along with all your family members.
Many animal shelters allow other animals in your household to come and greet the new (possible) addition. In fact, in California, it is highly recommended that this happens so that there is a lesser chance of an animal being returned.
1-4. Talk to a pet counselor.
Depending on the size of the shelter in your area, you may be able to make an appointment to talk to a pet counselor there. Bring a list of your desires for a pet with you. A pet counselor can guide you in selecting the right type and breed of animal to best meet your needs.
Not all shelters will have a designated pet counselor. However, many shelter employees are good at discussing the needs of specific pets and what it takes to care for them properly.
1-5. Do an online search for pets in your area.
You can look at the websites of large shelter organizations for lists of available pets. There are also websites on the internet that smaller shelter and rescue organizations use to advertise their available pets. Doing an online search that includes the type of pet you want, the city you live in, and the words "shelter" or "rescue" will usually provide some hits.
1-6. Contact a shelter directly.
If you don't find potential pets online, you can contact a shelter directly and tell them what you are looking for. In some cases, if you tell a shelter what type of pet you are looking for, they will keep a lookout for you and contact you if one comes in.
Even if a shelter doesn't have the type of pet you are looking for right now, it may have one tomorrow!
1-7. Visit the shelter and meet different pets.
Pet adoption may take time, but you want to be sure to select the right animal. Give yourself plenty of time to choose the right animal when you adopt a pet and ask shelter staff about the personalities and histories of potential pets in order to help with your decision.
Sometimes, cats are kept in a communal room where you can go in and socialize with them. This can help you figure out what cats have the type of personality you are looking for.
Often, you may take dogs on walks to get to know them better.
1-8. Take your dog for a walk outside of the foster home.
Once you have selected the dog for adoption, it's important to understand the actual behavior of the dog before taking him home. Even though there are good chances that the foster homes may not allow you to take the dog out of the foster home before adopting but do give it a try and take your furry friend on a walk somewhere outside of the foster environment.
There are a variety of dogs in foster homes. Some are happily barking, and some are crying because they are missing their owner. This kind of environment can have some psychological impact on your furry friend, which can mask the dog's actual behavior.
A dog can feel scared inside the foster home because it is not used to this kind of environment and may show aggression, while outside the foster home, once it feels safe, it would be friendly.
2. Completing the Adoption Process
2-1. Complete adoption paperwork.
Shelters want to make sure that they are adopting their animals to a family that will provide a good home. Find out what type of paperwork the animal shelter requires and bring all required documentation.
Bring a picture ID with your present address.
If you live in a rental apartment or house, provide proof that you have your landlord's permission to own a pet, such as a lease agreement or letter.
There may also be questions about your work habits, schedule, pet care philosophy, and financial ability to care for a pet.
2-2. Have an interview with shelter staff.
When you want to adopt a pet from a shelter, they want to verify that you will give that pet a good and lasting home. Typically they want to interview you about your motivations for adoption, the care you will give your pet, and whether you are prepared to bring a pet home.
The shelter staff may ask you about your history of pet ownership, whether you have a veterinarian lined up, the details of your housing situation, and your work schedule.
You can keep in mind that the shelter will most likely give you references for dog walkers, doggy daycare centers, veterinarians, and more if you need it.
Expect the shelter to organize a house inspection to make sure your home is suitable for the pet. Although not all shelters will do this, it is a normal part of the adoption process.
2-3. Re-register the microchip.
Most of the shelter dogs come with a microchip installed. While adopting a dog from the shelter, make sure you erase the details of the previous owner and feed in your details so that if your furry friend gets lost, then the rescue center can find your details and reunite you and your pet.
2-4. Pay adoption fees.
Have a check, credit card or cash ready to adopt a pet. Animal shelter adoption fees may cost less than purchasing an animal from a breeder or a store but prices vary. In many cases, fees for more popular types of pets, such as kittens, will be higher than those for less popular pets, such as old or disabled animals.
There may be times of year or periods at each shelter when fees are reduced. For instance, during Winter, the ASPCA offers sales on their puppies and kittens.
Before paying, ask about what the fee covers and whether you can return the pet under certain circumstances. In some cases, adoption fees will cover spaying or neutering and some preliminary veterinary care.
3. Taking Your Pet Home
3-1. Buy supplies.
When you adopt a pet, you are making a commitment to take care of it for the rest of their life. You will need to begin this commitment by buying all the items that your pet will need. In general, all pets need food, water, toys, and bedding. You will need to buy these ahead of time, and the containers that are used to supply them to your pet.
Cats will also require a scratching post and a cat litter box.
Dogs will need a collar and a leash so you can take them outside to go to the bathroom and on outings.
3-2. Prepare
Pet-proof your home by putting away items that could be hazardous to your pet, such as toxic cleaning chemicals. You should also set up a special area for your new pet, with either a bed or a cage that will house the pet.
Having your house all set up before you bring your pet home will help ease the transition your pet will make. It will allow you to focus your attention on the pet, instead of the logistics of setting up its area.
3-3. Bring your pet home.
Once you have finished your paperwork and have paid any adoption fees, you will be free to take your pet home. Depending on the type of pet, you will use different ways to transport it home. A dog will need to go into a carrier or be strapped into a harness in the car. A cat will need to go into a carrier. A smaller pet, like a hamster or mouse, will be transported in a small travel cage.
Many shelters will provide small travel cages for little pets. However, you will need to purchase a travel carrier to bring home a cat or dog.
3-4. Take your adopted pet to a veterinarian for a health screening.
Have its health assessed, make sure it is up to date on vaccinations, and schedule any veterinary procedures that your pet may need in the future. Sometimes a free vet visit, including vaccinations, is included with the pet adoption.
Animal shelters are working to solve the pet overpopulation problem. If the animal is not neutered, you may have to sign an agreement stating that you will have the pet altered when you adopt it. Make an appointment to get your animal fixed when you take it to be seen by a veterinarian.
3-5. Give your pet time to get used to its new family.
Animal shelters usually have a 7 to 10 day grace period, so that if the new pet doesn't work out, you can bring it back and exchange it for another animal or get your money back. However, you should give your new pet some time to adjust to its new home before making any decisions like this.
Some shelters offer dog training and taking care of pet classes for little or no cost. If your new pet is having behavior issues, try classes before choosing to bring it back to a shelter.
4. Deciding Whether You Can Get a Pet From a Shelter
4-1. Assess whether you have time to care for a pet.
When adopting a pet from a shelter, you need to think about whether you have time to take care of it properly. Your pet, whatever it is, will need food, water, exercise, and attention every day. Thinking about this can help you decide whether or not to get a pet. It can also help you to decide what type of pet to get.
Some pets, such as cats, require less day to day work to take care of than other pets, such as dogs.
Pet adoption is a big responsibility that should not be taken lightly. The shelter staff will likely ask you about your schedule to determine if you have time for a pet. You will need to commit yourself fully to providing a good home for the animal.
When deciding whether you have time for a pet, think about the reality of your life now, not what you want it to be. For instance, don't get a dog because you want to start running daily and you envision taking a dog with you on your daily runs. Unless this is already a part of your daily routine, don't let it sway you towards pet ownership.
4-2. Get landlord approval.
If you are a renter, you should get approval to have a pet from your landlord. First, look at your lease or rental agreement and see if it addresses whether pets are allowed in your home. Then, if the agreement doesn't restrict pet ownership, contact your landlord and tell them that you are considering getting a pet. You need verification in writing that it is OK with them if you have one.
Most shelters will require approval in writing if you are a renter, as not getting approval can result in returned or abandoned pets when people have to choose between their housing and their pets.
If you own your home, you will not need approval. However, you may need to provide documents that prove you own your home.
4-3. Assess your finances.
Even if you have the time to care for a pet and your landlord is OK with it, you may not have the money needed to care for a pet properly. Pets can be expensive to care for, especially big dogs that eat a lot of food. Look at your finances and assess whether you reliably have extra income every month that can go towards pet expenses. Some monthly expenses to think about when assessing your finances include:
Food
Pet insurance
Veterinary expenses
Training classes
One time or occasional costs - such as a bed, food dishes, collar, leash, and toys
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Take your entire family along with you.\\nSince you are planning to add a new family member, it’s imperative to take your whole family with you to the adoption center, especially if you have kids in your family because there may be instances where a dog can be super cute and friendly around adults. Still, it may show signs of aggression around kids because of some bad past experiences with kids.\\nIf you already have a dog or any other pet, then try to take it along with you to the adoption center, that way you can ensure that the new family member gets along with all your family members.\\nMany animal shelters allow other animals in your household to come and greet the new (possible) addition. In fact, in California, it is highly recommended that this happens so that there is a lesser chance of an animal being returned.\\n1-4. Talk to a pet counselor.\\nDepending on the size of the shelter in your area, you may be able to make an appointment to talk to a pet counselor there. 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Take your dog for a walk outside of the foster home.\\nOnce you have selected the dog for adoption, it's important to understand the actual behavior of the dog before taking him home. Even though there are good chances that the foster homes may not allow you to take the dog out of the foster home before adopting but do give it a try and take your furry friend on a walk somewhere outside of the foster environment.\\nThere are a variety of dogs in foster homes. Some are happily barking, and some are crying because they are missing their owner. This kind of environment can have some psychological impact on your furry friend, which can mask the dog's actual behavior.\\nA dog can feel scared inside the foster home because it is not used to this kind of environment and may show aggression, while outside the foster home, once it feels safe, it would be friendly.\\n2. Completing the Adoption Process\\n2-1. Complete adoption paperwork.\\nShelters want to make sure that they are adopting their animals to a family that will provide a good home. Find out what type of paperwork the animal shelter requires and bring all required documentation.\\nBring a picture ID with your present address.\\nIf you live in a rental apartment or house, provide proof that you have your landlord's permission to own a pet, such as a lease agreement or letter.\\nThere may also be questions about your work habits, schedule, pet care philosophy, and financial ability to care for a pet.\\n2-2. Have an interview with shelter staff.\\nWhen you want to adopt a pet from a shelter, they want to verify that you will give that pet a good and lasting home. 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While adopting a dog from the shelter, make sure you erase the details of the previous owner and feed in your details so that if your furry friend gets lost, then the rescue center can find your details and reunite you and your pet.\\n2-4. Pay adoption fees.\\nHave a check, credit card or cash ready to adopt a pet. Animal shelter adoption fees may cost less than purchasing an animal from a breeder or a store but prices vary. In many cases, fees for more popular types of pets, such as kittens, will be higher than those for less popular pets, such as old or disabled animals.\\nThere may be times of year or periods at each shelter when fees are reduced. For instance, during Winter, the ASPCA offers sales on their puppies and kittens.\\nBefore paying, ask about what the fee covers and whether you can return the pet under certain circumstances. In some cases, adoption fees will cover spaying or neutering and some preliminary veterinary care.\\n3. Taking Your Pet Home\\n3-1. 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Bring your pet home.\\nOnce you have finished your paperwork and have paid any adoption fees, you will be free to take your pet home. Depending on the type of pet, you will use different ways to transport it home. A dog will need to go into a carrier or be strapped into a harness in the car. A cat will need to go into a carrier. A smaller pet, like a hamster or mouse, will be transported in a small travel cage.\\nMany shelters will provide small travel cages for little pets. However, you will need to purchase a travel carrier to bring home a cat or dog.\\n3-4. Take your adopted pet to a veterinarian for a health screening.\\nHave its health assessed, make sure it is up to date on vaccinations, and schedule any veterinary procedures that your pet may need in the future. Sometimes a free vet visit, including vaccinations, is included with the pet adoption.\\nAnimal shelters are working to solve the pet overpopulation problem. If the animal is not neutered, you may have to sign an agreement stating that you will have the pet altered when you adopt it. Make an appointment to get your animal fixed when you take it to be seen by a veterinarian.\\n3-5. Give your pet time to get used to its new family.\\nAnimal shelters usually have a 7 to 10 day grace period, so that if the new pet doesn't work out, you can bring it back and exchange it for another animal or get your money back. However, you should give your new pet some time to adjust to its new home before making any decisions like this.\\nSome shelters offer dog training and taking care of pet classes for little or no cost. If your new pet is having behavior issues, try classes before choosing to bring it back to a shelter.\\n4. Deciding Whether You Can Get a Pet From a Shelter\\n4-1. Assess whether you have time to care for a pet.\\nWhen adopting a pet from a shelter, you need to think about whether you have time to take care of it properly. 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Get landlord approval.\\nIf you are a renter, you should get approval to have a pet from your landlord. First, look at your lease or rental agreement and see if it addresses whether pets are allowed in your home. Then, if the agreement doesn't restrict pet ownership, contact your landlord and tell them that you are considering getting a pet. You need verification in writing that it is OK with them if you have one.\\nMost shelters will require approval in writing if you are a renter, as not getting approval can result in returned or abandoned pets when people have to choose between their housing and their pets.\\nIf you own your home, you will not need approval. However, you may need to provide documents that prove you own your home.\\n4-3. Assess your finances.\\nEven if you have the time to care for a pet and your landlord is OK with it, you may not have the money needed to care for a pet properly. Pets can be expensive to care for, especially big dogs that eat a lot of food. Look at your finances and assess whether you reliably have extra income every month that can go towards pet expenses. Some monthly expenses to think about when assessing your finances include:\\nFood\\nPet insurance\\nVeterinary expenses\\nTraining classes\\nOne time or occasional costs - such as a bed, food dishes, collar, leash, and toys\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"If you have decided you want a pet, you can go to a shelter for pet adoption. Adopting a pet from a shelter may save an animal's life in addition to enhancing your life. Animal shelters assess the animals that come in to determine their temperament and health status, and they will make every effort to match you with the right pet. Going through the adoption process at a shelter can be a rewarding experience and it will lead to the exciting adventure of having a new pet.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Picking Out a Pet\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Decide what type of pet you want.\", \"描述\": \"Would you like a pet to take on walks? Do you want a guard animal, or a pet that will sit in your lap and cuddle? All of your desires should be considered when thinking about what type of pet to get.\\nSome types of pets you could consider include: dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds, such as parakeets and cockatiels.\\nWhen thinking about what type of pet to get, you can be as specific or general as is necessary. It may be that you figure out that you want a dog but you are OK with a wide variety of breeds. 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This kind of environment can have some psychological impact on your furry friend, which can mask the dog's actual behavior.\\nA dog can feel scared inside the foster home because it is not used to this kind of environment and may show aggression, while outside the foster home, once it feels safe, it would be friendly.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Completing the Adoption Process\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Complete adoption paperwork.\", \"描述\": \"Shelters want to make sure that they are adopting their animals to a family that will provide a good home. 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Typically they want to interview you about your motivations for adoption, the care you will give your pet, and whether you are prepared to bring a pet home.\\nThe shelter staff may ask you about your history of pet ownership, whether you have a veterinarian lined up, the details of your housing situation, and your work schedule.\\nYou can keep in mind that the shelter will most likely give you references for dog walkers, doggy daycare centers, veterinarians, and more if you need it. \\nExpect the shelter to organize a house inspection to make sure your home is suitable for the pet. Although not all shelters will do this, it is a normal part of the adoption process.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Re-register the microchip.\", \"描述\": \"Most of the shelter dogs come with a microchip installed. While adopting a dog from the shelter, make sure you erase the details of the previous owner and feed in your details so that if your furry friend gets lost, then the rescue center can find your details and reunite you and your pet.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Pay adoption fees.\", \"描述\": \"Have a check, credit card or cash ready to adopt a pet. Animal shelter adoption fees may cost less than purchasing an animal from a breeder or a store but prices vary. In many cases, fees for more popular types of pets, such as kittens, will be higher than those for less popular pets, such as old or disabled animals.\\nThere may be times of year or periods at each shelter when fees are reduced. For instance, during Winter, the ASPCA offers sales on their puppies and kittens.\\nBefore paying, ask about what the fee covers and whether you can return the pet under certain circumstances. In some cases, adoption fees will cover spaying or neutering and some preliminary veterinary care.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Taking Your Pet Home\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Buy supplies.\", \"描述\": \"When you adopt a pet, you are making a commitment to take care of it for the rest of their life. You will need to begin this commitment by buying all the items that your pet will need. In general, all pets need food, water, toys, and bedding. You will need to buy these ahead of time, and the containers that are used to supply them to your pet.\\nCats will also require a scratching post and a cat litter box.\\nDogs will need a collar and a leash so you can take them outside to go to the bathroom and on outings.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Prepare\", \"描述\": \"Pet-proof your home by putting away items that could be hazardous to your pet, such as toxic cleaning chemicals. You should also set up a special area for your new pet, with either a bed or a cage that will house the pet.\\nHaving your house all set up before you bring your pet home will help ease the transition your pet will make. It will allow you to focus your attention on the pet, instead of the logistics of setting up its area.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Bring your pet home.\", \"描述\": \"Once you have finished your paperwork and have paid any adoption fees, you will be free to take your pet home. Depending on the type of pet, you will use different ways to transport it home. A dog will need to go into a carrier or be strapped into a harness in the car. A cat will need to go into a carrier. A smaller pet, like a hamster or mouse, will be transported in a small travel cage.\\nMany shelters will provide small travel cages for little pets. However, you will need to purchase a travel carrier to bring home a cat or dog.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Take your adopted pet to a veterinarian for a health screening.\", \"描述\": \"Have its health assessed, make sure it is up to date on vaccinations, and schedule any veterinary procedures that your pet may need in the future. Sometimes a free vet visit, including vaccinations, is included with the pet adoption.\\nAnimal shelters are working to solve the pet overpopulation problem. If the animal is not neutered, you may have to sign an agreement stating that you will have the pet altered when you adopt it. Make an appointment to get your animal fixed when you take it to be seen by a veterinarian.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Give your pet time to get used to its new family.\", \"描述\": \"Animal shelters usually have a 7 to 10 day grace period, so that if the new pet doesn't work out, you can bring it back and exchange it for another animal or get your money back. However, you should give your new pet some time to adjust to its new home before making any decisions like this.\\nSome shelters offer dog training and taking care of pet classes for little or no cost. If your new pet is having behavior issues, try classes before choosing to bring it back to a shelter.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Deciding Whether You Can Get a Pet From a Shelter\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Assess whether you have time to care for a pet.\", \"描述\": \"When adopting a pet from a shelter, you need to think about whether you have time to take care of it properly. Your pet, whatever it is, will need food, water, exercise, and attention every day. Thinking about this can help you decide whether or not to get a pet. It can also help you to decide what type of pet to get.\\nSome pets, such as cats, require less day to day work to take care of than other pets, such as dogs.\\nPet adoption is a big responsibility that should not be taken lightly. The shelter staff will likely ask you about your schedule to determine if you have time for a pet. You will need to commit yourself fully to providing a good home for the animal.\\nWhen deciding whether you have time for a pet, think about the reality of your life now, not what you want it to be. For instance, don't get a dog because you want to start running daily and you envision taking a dog with you on your daily runs. Unless this is already a part of your daily routine, don't let it sway you towards pet ownership.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Get landlord approval.\", \"描述\": \"If you are a renter, you should get approval to have a pet from your landlord. First, look at your lease or rental agreement and see if it addresses whether pets are allowed in your home. Then, if the agreement doesn't restrict pet ownership, contact your landlord and tell them that you are considering getting a pet. 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1,503 | How to Adopt a Polyphasic Sleep Schedule | 1. Maintaining Your Core Nighttime Sleep
1-1. Choose a method.
As you prepare to begin polyphasic sleeping, you will want to choose a method based on your goals, the flexibility of your schedule, and your body’s overall need for sleep. There are four primary documented methods for polyphasic sleeping.
The four patterns include biphasic sleep, the Everyman pattern, the Dymaxion method, and the Uberman method.
Two of the four include a schedule with the largest sleep segment occurring at night: biphasic sleep and the Everyman pattern.
Starting with a pattern that includes core nighttime sleep may be the safest way to start. Adjust to sleep reduction gradually to minimize the problems associated with sleep deprivation.
1-2. Consider a biphasic sleep schedule.
Biphasic sleep is basically dividing your sleep into two scheduled segments. Usually the longer segment is at night, and a scheduled nap of either 20 to 30 minutes, or 90 minutes, happens during the early afternoon. Many cultures use this pattern of sleep routinely, and this form of biphasic sleeping may actually be a healthy option.
The shorter nap time serves as a refreshing sleep and helps to get past the natural early afternoon slump. The longer nap time allows the person to complete a full sleep cycle, including REM sleep.
The circadian rhythm pattern and hormonal releases of chemicals that help regulate sleep also support a biphasic sleep pattern with the largest chunk of sleep occurring during the dark night hours.
Biphasic sleep has been documented in history as first and second sleep. Prior to the days of electricity, people would sleep for a few hours immediately after nightfall, then get up for several hours and become active. They would then go back to sleep for their second sleep, and awake around dawn with first light.
A biphasic sleep schedule may not be considered polyphasic for those that have goals of a significant reduction in the time they spend sleeping every 24 hours since this pattern of sleeping does not significantly reduce the total number of hours slept in a 24 hour period.
1-3. Create your own biphasic pattern.
Depending on your sleep goals, the flexibility of your schedule, and your body’s need for sleep, you may benefit from creating a biphasic patterns that works best for you.
Target two segments of time during each 24 hour cycle that you want to sleep. Allow for enough REM sleep time during each sleep segment. Most people require five to six periods of REM sleep every 24 hours.
One normal sleep cycle, including REM sleep, takes about 90 minutes. Devise a schedule that incorporates the 90 minute cycles, and divide that into your two target sleep times.
For example, you may want to have a core nighttime sleep schedule from 1am until 4:30am, then a 90 minute to three hour nap from 12 noon until 1:30pm or 3pm. Adjust your times according to the flexibility of your schedule.
As you get used to your new schedule, gradually decrease the time you spend sleeping as long as you are not having problems.
Always allow at least three hours between your sleep times.
Do not oversleep and do not go to sleep early. Stick with your schedule for at least a week before you make changes.
1-4. Adopt the Everyman schedule.
The Everyman method consists of a nighttime core sleep period of about three hours plus three scheduled 20 minute naps. This is a good place to start with polyphasic sleeping since it still provides for the largest segment of sleep to occur at night, which is what most people are accustomed to.
Set your target schedule. Determine the best time to have your core sleep of three hours based on your schedule. Typical choices would be either 1am to 4am, or 11pm to 2am.
Depending on the timing of your core sleep segment, schedule your twenty minute naps accordingly.
Allow for at least three hours between your nap times.
For example, a schedule for the 1am to 4am core sleep would be to nap for 20 minutes at 9am, 2pm, 9pm, followed by the core sleep at 1am.
For a core sleep of 11pm to 2am, you would nap at 7am, 12pm, and 6pm.
1-5. Transition gradually to your schedule.
Maintain the initial schedule for about a week, but extend that time if you are having trouble adjusting. Next you can begin to break up your total five hours of sleep into three distinct segments.
Maintain your core sleep segment at four hours, then reduce your naps to just two at 30 minutes each. If you work a regular 9am to 5pm job, schedule your naps at lunch and immediately after work, if that is possible.
Stay with the adjustment for a week. Again, extend the time if needed so your body can adjust to the recent changes.
At the beginning of your third week, or possibly a week or so later, add another nap while reducing both the amount of time per nap and the amount of core sleep.
The final adjustment brings you to a core sleep time of 3.5 hours and three naps at 20 minutes each spread out throughout the day.
Adjust your target sleep schedule bedtime and your nap times to fit your schedule.
1-6. Maintain your new sleep schedule.
Strictly follow your schedule, try not to oversleep, and get up on time. Try hard to resist sleeping just a few more minutes during your core time and your naps.
Don’t get too stressed if you are having trouble. Becoming stressed will only make it harder to fall asleep quickly when you absolutely need to take advantage of every minute of scheduled sleep time.
When you are on the Everyman schedule, stick to your core bedtime schedule and your nap times. Plan ahead.
Have a plan for your newly found free time. It is unlikely that other people around you will be operating on the same schedule. Be organized and have a good “to do” list prepared. Focus on including those things you want to do but have not had the time. This will help to reinforce the value of your new sleep schedule and help you to stick with it.
1-7. Adjust the Everyman schedule to suit your needs.
The most popular schedules include the core sleeping segment with three schedule naps. It is possible to tweak this schedule to meet your personal scheduling needs and adjust the amount of total sleep if needed.
Other schedules that still fall within the Everyman method are available.
One schedule includes decreasing the core night sleep segment to 1.5 hours with four to five 20 minute naps scheduled at equal intervals through the rest of the 24 hour period.
2. Eliminating the Core Night Sleep Segment
2-1. Review the Uberman and Dymaxion schedules.
Both methods eliminate the core nighttime sleep segment. If you have adapted to the Everyman schedule and want to try an even more extreme sleep method that completely eliminates core sleep, consider the Uberman or the Dymaxion schedules. These both involve just two hours of sleep spread through the day.
Both schedules have very limited flexibility with the need to adhere as strictly as possible to the schedule you develop.
Carefully consider your work, school, and family schedule before you begin either sleep pattern.
Both Uberman and Dymaxion include a total of two hours of sleep every 24 hour period.
2-2. Plan an Uberman schedule.
The Uberman polyphasic sleep schedule involves six 20 minute naps placed at equal intervals, or every four hours. The schedule requires the ability to firmly commit to the structured sleep schedule.
For example, sleep for twenty minutes at 1am, 5am, 9am, 1pm, 5pm and then 9pm.
If you are trying to stick to this schedule it is essential that you get all of your naps.
The Uberman requires a 20 minute nap every four hours.
If you find yourself becoming very fatigued, struggling to maintain concentration or focus on tasks, you should immediately re-think your sleeping schedule.
2-3. Consider a Dymaxion schedule.
The Dymaxion schedule has the same amount of total sleep as the Uberman, but may be equally difficult to commit to. The Dymaxion schedule requires fewer but slightly longer naps.
The Dymaxion strictly requires a 30 minute nap every six hours.
The total 24 hour sleep time with the Dymaxion schedule is two hours.
One possible Dymaxion schedule would be 30 minute naps scheduled at 6am, 12pm, 6pm and 12am.
The Dymaxion pattern is reported to be the result of the sleeping patterns of Buckminster Fuller, a renowned 20th century architect, author, and inventor. It is also said he gave up this sleeping pattern to spend more time with his family.
3. Preparing Yourself for Polyphasic Sleeping
3-1. Learn to nap.
The main principle of polyphasic sleeping is to break up your sleeping into short intervals during the day. When added together these naps will still equal much less than you would get from a normal sleeping pattern. To sustain this type of sleeping pattern, you need to get the most possible benefit from every scheduled sleep segment and nap.
Train yourself to nap by getting up earlier than normal, and allowing yourself to give in to that sleepy feeling that usually occurs around midday.
Avoid computer screens and bright lights for at least 15 minutes before you plan to nap.
Nap at the same time everyday so your body can get adjusted to the new routine.
When you lie down to nap, focus on lowering your heart rate. Count it for 60 beats, then listen to it for another 60 beats. Once your heart rate slows, work on clearing your mind.
Set an alarm and don’t snooze. Get up as soon as the alarm goes off.
3-2. Cut back on your nightly sleep.
It is not easy to jump straight into polyphasic sleeping. Ease yourself into this method of sleeping by gradually reducing the hours you sleep every night.
Begin by cutting three hours per night from your regular sleep schedule. Instead of sleeping for eight hours per night, sleep for five hours instead.
Stick with your reduced nightly hours of sleep for three days.
3-3. Set alarms and adhere to your sleep schedule.
You may feel quite sleep-deprived during this initial adjustment phase, but adopting a rigid approach to sleeping and waking up on time will speed your adjustment.
Place your alarm clock away from your bed so that you actually have to get out of bed to turn it off.
Turn on the light on as soon as you wake up.
If you have access to a lamp or alarm clock that mimics natural light, use that as a light source to help you wake up after each sleep segment.
3-4. Consider your schedule.
As you work towards identifying the best method for you, think about your work, school, family, church, and athletic activity schedule to be sure you select the best pattern for you. Remember, you have to strictly adhere to the schedule you select to make this work.
Also consider the fact that the rest of your world is not likely to be on your new sleeping schedule. Be sure you have the means and the desire to work around the schedules of your close friends and family.
Don’t forget about sports and unplanned events that may not be on your schedule. Be sure you are ready to pass up some opportunities.
3-5. Pay attention to key scheduling factors.
You may choose to follow an existing sleeping pattern or to tweak one to suit your own needs. Either way, be aware of some key factors that are critical to the success of your new sleeping pattern.
Be sure the schedule includes the opportunity for at least 120 minutes of total REM sleep time every 24 hours.
Build in at least 3 hours between sleep segments.
Distribute your sleep segments as evenly as possible over the 24 hour period.
Identify the best times to nap. If you are unsure of this, then work backwards and identify the best times not to nap.
Work in increments of 90 minutes to begin with in scheduling your core sleep segments.
4. Understanding the Risks
4-1. Consider speaking to your doctor first.
Getting enough sleep is essential to your general health and well-being. Polyphasic sleep has not been proven to be safe and may do harm, especially if other medical conditions are present or if your daily activities involve driving or operating machinery.
If you have existing medical conditions or concerns, or are currently taking prescription medications, be sure to discuss your desire to alter your sleep pattern with your doctor.
Have a solid plan to safely transition your sleep and be prepared to provide information regarding the potential benefit of trying a polyphasic sleep method prior to your conversation with your doctor.
Based on the limited amount of scientific evidence that supports the use of polyphasic sleeping specific to general health measures, be prepared for your doctor to be against it.
4-2. Reconsider if you develop problems.
Before you start on your schedule changes to implement polyphasic sleeping, have a clear understanding of the short- and long-term possible complications.
Many sleep experts consider polyphasic sleep as a form of sleep deprivation. Have someone that supports you in this effort be available to help you evaluate any possible changes that might be harmful.
One of the first and very serious considerations is to closely monitor your ability to drive and/or operate machinery during the first few days and weeks as you begin to introduce a reduction in your amount of sleep.
Documented concerns with sleep loss include drowsy driving, automobile accidents and injury to self and others, and occupational accidents and injury to self and others.
4-3. Recognize short-term problems.
Consider the possibility of the short-term effects of sleep deprivation in all aspects of your life before you begin.
Sleep loss can rapidly cause problems with anxiety, forgetfulness, impaired memory, impaired cognitive function, distractibility, difficulty focusing and staying on task, and stressed relationships.
Short-term sleep loss may lead to occupational or automobile injury, harming not just yourself, but others, too. Sleep deprivation has been linked to serious accidents, including nuclear reactor meltdowns, grounding of large ships, and aviation accidents. This has led to changes in the trucking and airline industry, which requires airline pilots and truck drivers to have normal sleep patterns.
Other common complaints related to sleep loss include difficulty with making decisions, timeliness, foggy and confused comprehension, clumsiness, feeling grumpy and argumentative, and trouble paying attention to others during conversations.
4-4. Identify the long-term consequences of sleep deprivation.
The science behind sleep is still not clearly understood, but many long-term risks associated with sleep deprivation have been discovered.
Long-term sleep deprivation can lead to high blood pressure, heart attack, heart disease, stroke, obesity, diabetes, epilepsy, and a shortened life expectancy.
Psychiatric problems can develop and include depression and mood disorders.
Other problems include a disruption of the quality of sleep of a spouse or bed partner, and overall poor quality of life.
If you feel fatigued, are moody, irritable, unable to carry out your normal life, or experience any of the symptoms associated with sleep loss or sleep deprivation, reconsider your speed of transition or you overall plan entirely.
Consider even a short reduction in your total sleep regimen as being a success provided you are still getting the sleep your body needs.
Warnings
It bears repeating that sleep deprivation, even minor sleep deprivation, can have serious risks, not just on your health but on the well-being of those around you. A polyphasic sleep schedule should not be considered a lifestyle, but only a temporary solution when sleep deprivation cannot be avoided.
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The schedule requires the ability to firmly commit to the structured sleep schedule.\\nFor example, sleep for twenty minutes at 1am, 5am, 9am, 1pm, 5pm and then 9pm.\\nIf you are trying to stick to this schedule it is essential that you get all of your naps.\\nThe Uberman requires a 20 minute nap every four hours.\\nIf you find yourself becoming very fatigued, struggling to maintain concentration or focus on tasks, you should immediately re-think your sleeping schedule.\\n2-3. Consider a Dymaxion schedule.\\nThe Dymaxion schedule has the same amount of total sleep as the Uberman, but may be equally difficult to commit to. 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Instead of sleeping for eight hours per night, sleep for five hours instead.\\nStick with your reduced nightly hours of sleep for three days.\\n3-3. Set alarms and adhere to your sleep schedule.\\nYou may feel quite sleep-deprived during this initial adjustment phase, but adopting a rigid approach to sleeping and waking up on time will speed your adjustment.\\nPlace your alarm clock away from your bed so that you actually have to get out of bed to turn it off.\\nTurn on the light on as soon as you wake up.\\nIf you have access to a lamp or alarm clock that mimics natural light, use that as a light source to help you wake up after each sleep segment.\\n3-4. Consider your schedule.\\nAs you work towards identifying the best method for you, think about your work, school, family, church, and athletic activity schedule to be sure you select the best pattern for you. Remember, you have to strictly adhere to the schedule you select to make this work.\\nAlso consider the fact that the rest of your world is not likely to be on your new sleeping schedule. Be sure you have the means and the desire to work around the schedules of your close friends and family.\\nDon’t forget about sports and unplanned events that may not be on your schedule. Be sure you are ready to pass up some opportunities.\\n3-5. Pay attention to key scheduling factors.\\nYou may choose to follow an existing sleeping pattern or to tweak one to suit your own needs. Either way, be aware of some key factors that are critical to the success of your new sleeping pattern.\\nBe sure the schedule includes the opportunity for at least 120 minutes of total REM sleep time every 24 hours.\\nBuild in at least 3 hours between sleep segments.\\nDistribute your sleep segments as evenly as possible over the 24 hour period.\\nIdentify the best times to nap. If you are unsure of this, then work backwards and identify the best times not to nap.\\nWork in increments of 90 minutes to begin with in scheduling your core sleep segments.\\n4. Understanding the Risks\\n4-1. Consider speaking to your doctor first.\\nGetting enough sleep is essential to your general health and well-being. Polyphasic sleep has not been proven to be safe and may do harm, especially if other medical conditions are present or if your daily activities involve driving or operating machinery.\\nIf you have existing medical conditions or concerns, or are currently taking prescription medications, be sure to discuss your desire to alter your sleep pattern with your doctor.\\nHave a solid plan to safely transition your sleep and be prepared to provide information regarding the potential benefit of trying a polyphasic sleep method prior to your conversation with your doctor.\\nBased on the limited amount of scientific evidence that supports the use of polyphasic sleeping specific to general health measures, be prepared for your doctor to be against it.\\n4-2. Reconsider if you develop problems.\\nBefore you start on your schedule changes to implement polyphasic sleeping, have a clear understanding of the short- and long-term possible complications.\\nMany sleep experts consider polyphasic sleep as a form of sleep deprivation. Have someone that supports you in this effort be available to help you evaluate any possible changes that might be harmful.\\nOne of the first and very serious considerations is to closely monitor your ability to drive and/or operate machinery during the first few days and weeks as you begin to introduce a reduction in your amount of sleep.\\nDocumented concerns with sleep loss include drowsy driving, automobile accidents and injury to self and others, and occupational accidents and injury to self and others.\\n4-3. Recognize short-term problems.\\nConsider the possibility of the short-term effects of sleep deprivation in all aspects of your life before you begin.\\nSleep loss can rapidly cause problems with anxiety, forgetfulness, impaired memory, impaired cognitive function, distractibility, difficulty focusing and staying on task, and stressed relationships.\\nShort-term sleep loss may lead to occupational or automobile injury, harming not just yourself, but others, too. Sleep deprivation has been linked to serious accidents, including nuclear reactor meltdowns, grounding of large ships, and aviation accidents. This has led to changes in the trucking and airline industry, which requires airline pilots and truck drivers to have normal sleep patterns.\\nOther common complaints related to sleep loss include difficulty with making decisions, timeliness, foggy and confused comprehension, clumsiness, feeling grumpy and argumentative, and trouble paying attention to others during conversations.\\n4-4. Identify the long-term consequences of sleep deprivation.\\nThe science behind sleep is still not clearly understood, but many long-term risks associated with sleep deprivation have been discovered.\\nLong-term sleep deprivation can lead to high blood pressure, heart attack, heart disease, stroke, obesity, diabetes, epilepsy, and a shortened life expectancy.\\nPsychiatric problems can develop and include depression and mood disorders.\\nOther problems include a disruption of the quality of sleep of a spouse or bed partner, and overall poor quality of life.\\nIf you feel fatigued, are moody, irritable, unable to carry out your normal life, or experience any of the symptoms associated with sleep loss or sleep deprivation, reconsider your speed of transition or you overall plan entirely.\\nConsider even a short reduction in your total sleep regimen as being a success provided you are still getting the sleep your body needs.\\nWarnings\\nIt bears repeating that sleep deprivation, even minor sleep deprivation, can have serious risks, not just on your health but on the well-being of those around you. A polyphasic sleep schedule should not be considered a lifestyle, but only a temporary solution when sleep deprivation cannot be avoided.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Polyphasic sleeping is an alternative way of sleeping. Instead of sleeping for the traditional eight or nine hours all at once each night (monophasic sleeping), polyphasic sleeping provides for scheduled periods of sleep but in shorter segments throughout the 24 hour cycle. The end result is more frequent periods of sleep, but significantly fewer hours spent sleeping than the typical eight or nine hours. This type of sleep is not for everyone, and should be considered only as part of travel or an activity that will require a non-traditional sleep schedule. Some sleep experts view this as sleep deprivation, which carries serious health risks, even in the short-term. Consider this only as a temporary plan if you anticipate being sleep deprived.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Maintaining Your Core Nighttime Sleep\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Choose a method.\", \"描述\": \"As you prepare to begin polyphasic sleeping, you will want to choose a method based on your goals, the flexibility of your schedule, and your body’s overall need for sleep. There are four primary documented methods for polyphasic sleeping.\\nThe four patterns include biphasic sleep, the Everyman pattern, the Dymaxion method, and the Uberman method.\\nTwo of the four include a schedule with the largest sleep segment occurring at night: biphasic sleep and the Everyman pattern.\\nStarting with a pattern that includes core nighttime sleep may be the safest way to start. Adjust to sleep reduction gradually to minimize the problems associated with sleep deprivation.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Consider a biphasic sleep schedule.\", \"描述\": \"Biphasic sleep is basically dividing your sleep into two scheduled segments. Usually the longer segment is at night, and a scheduled nap of either 20 to 30 minutes, or 90 minutes, happens during the early afternoon. Many cultures use this pattern of sleep routinely, and this form of biphasic sleeping may actually be a healthy option.\\nThe shorter nap time serves as a refreshing sleep and helps to get past the natural early afternoon slump. The longer nap time allows the person to complete a full sleep cycle, including REM sleep.\\nThe circadian rhythm pattern and hormonal releases of chemicals that help regulate sleep also support a biphasic sleep pattern with the largest chunk of sleep occurring during the dark night hours.\\nBiphasic sleep has been documented in history as first and second sleep. Prior to the days of electricity, people would sleep for a few hours immediately after nightfall, then get up for several hours and become active. They would then go back to sleep for their second sleep, and awake around dawn with first light.\\nA biphasic sleep schedule may not be considered polyphasic for those that have goals of a significant reduction in the time they spend sleeping every 24 hours since this pattern of sleeping does not significantly reduce the total number of hours slept in a 24 hour period.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Create your own biphasic pattern.\", \"描述\": \"Depending on your sleep goals, the flexibility of your schedule, and your body’s need for sleep, you may benefit from creating a biphasic patterns that works best for you.\\nTarget two segments of time during each 24 hour cycle that you want to sleep. Allow for enough REM sleep time during each sleep segment. Most people require five to six periods of REM sleep every 24 hours.\\nOne normal sleep cycle, including REM sleep, takes about 90 minutes. Devise a schedule that incorporates the 90 minute cycles, and divide that into your two target sleep times.\\nFor example, you may want to have a core nighttime sleep schedule from 1am until 4:30am, then a 90 minute to three hour nap from 12 noon until 1:30pm or 3pm. Adjust your times according to the flexibility of your schedule.\\nAs you get used to your new schedule, gradually decrease the time you spend sleeping as long as you are not having problems.\\nAlways allow at least three hours between your sleep times.\\nDo not oversleep and do not go to sleep early. Stick with your schedule for at least a week before you make changes.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Adopt the Everyman schedule.\", \"描述\": \"The Everyman method consists of a nighttime core sleep period of about three hours plus three scheduled 20 minute naps. This is a good place to start with polyphasic sleeping since it still provides for the largest segment of sleep to occur at night, which is what most people are accustomed to.\\nSet your target schedule. Determine the best time to have your core sleep of three hours based on your schedule. Typical choices would be either 1am to 4am, or 11pm to 2am.\\nDepending on the timing of your core sleep segment, schedule your twenty minute naps accordingly.\\nAllow for at least three hours between your nap times.\\nFor example, a schedule for the 1am to 4am core sleep would be to nap for 20 minutes at 9am, 2pm, 9pm, followed by the core sleep at 1am.\\nFor a core sleep of 11pm to 2am, you would nap at 7am, 12pm, and 6pm.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Transition gradually to your schedule.\", \"描述\": \"Maintain the initial schedule for about a week, but extend that time if you are having trouble adjusting. Next you can begin to break up your total five hours of sleep into three distinct segments.\\nMaintain your core sleep segment at four hours, then reduce your naps to just two at 30 minutes each. If you work a regular 9am to 5pm job, schedule your naps at lunch and immediately after work, if that is possible.\\nStay with the adjustment for a week. Again, extend the time if needed so your body can adjust to the recent changes.\\nAt the beginning of your third week, or possibly a week or so later, add another nap while reducing both the amount of time per nap and the amount of core sleep.\\nThe final adjustment brings you to a core sleep time of 3.5 hours and three naps at 20 minutes each spread out throughout the day.\\nAdjust your target sleep schedule bedtime and your nap times to fit your schedule.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Maintain your new sleep schedule.\", \"描述\": \"Strictly follow your schedule, try not to oversleep, and get up on time. 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It is possible to tweak this schedule to meet your personal scheduling needs and adjust the amount of total sleep if needed.\\nOther schedules that still fall within the Everyman method are available.\\nOne schedule includes decreasing the core night sleep segment to 1.5 hours with four to five 20 minute naps scheduled at equal intervals through the rest of the 24 hour period.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Eliminating the Core Night Sleep Segment\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Review the Uberman and Dymaxion schedules.\", \"描述\": \"Both methods eliminate the core nighttime sleep segment. If you have adapted to the Everyman schedule and want to try an even more extreme sleep method that completely eliminates core sleep, consider the Uberman or the Dymaxion schedules. These both involve just two hours of sleep spread through the day.\\nBoth schedules have very limited flexibility with the need to adhere as strictly as possible to the schedule you develop.\\nCarefully consider your work, school, and family schedule before you begin either sleep pattern.\\nBoth Uberman and Dymaxion include a total of two hours of sleep every 24 hour period.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Plan an Uberman schedule.\", \"描述\": \"The Uberman polyphasic sleep schedule involves six 20 minute naps placed at equal intervals, or every four hours. The schedule requires the ability to firmly commit to the structured sleep schedule.\\nFor example, sleep for twenty minutes at 1am, 5am, 9am, 1pm, 5pm and then 9pm.\\nIf you are trying to stick to this schedule it is essential that you get all of your naps.\\nThe Uberman requires a 20 minute nap every four hours.\\nIf you find yourself becoming very fatigued, struggling to maintain concentration or focus on tasks, you should immediately re-think your sleeping schedule.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Consider a Dymaxion schedule.\", \"描述\": \"The Dymaxion schedule has the same amount of total sleep as the Uberman, but may be equally difficult to commit to. 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To sustain this type of sleeping pattern, you need to get the most possible benefit from every scheduled sleep segment and nap.\\nTrain yourself to nap by getting up earlier than normal, and allowing yourself to give in to that sleepy feeling that usually occurs around midday.\\nAvoid computer screens and bright lights for at least 15 minutes before you plan to nap.\\nNap at the same time everyday so your body can get adjusted to the new routine.\\nWhen you lie down to nap, focus on lowering your heart rate. Count it for 60 beats, then listen to it for another 60 beats. Once your heart rate slows, work on clearing your mind.\\nSet an alarm and don’t snooze. Get up as soon as the alarm goes off.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Cut back on your nightly sleep.\", \"描述\": \"It is not easy to jump straight into polyphasic sleeping. 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1,504 | How to Adopt a Retired Police Dog | 1. Finding a Dog
1-1. Search for a place that has retired police dogs in need of adoption.
There are a number of places you can find police dogs to adopt, including law enforcement agencies, non-profit agencies, and shelters.
Contact your local police department. They may not have any retired police dogs available for adoption, but may be able to get you in contact with some places that do.
Look into law enforcement agencies that work with police dogs. Law enforcement agencies such as the National Police Canine Association, the North American Police Work Dog Association, and the United States War Dog Association may be good places to start.
Check online ads. Sometimes retired police dogs may be available on websites such as K-9 Classifieds.
Contact non-profit organizations and animal shelters that specialize in locating retired police dogs that need adoption. Think about adopting a retired police dog as a rescue from places such as Mission K-9 Rescue or Universal K-9.
Contact branches of the military. Working military dogs also need homes after they’ve completed their service.
1-2. Expect difficulty in finding a retired police dog available for adoption.
Retired police dogs are often not available for adoption by the public due to their unique training.
Keep in mind that many retired police dogs are not available for public adoption because their training can make them dangerous for civilians to handle. They may be housed with their former partners after their "careers" are over.
You might find a dog with a police or military background who wasn't suited to the job. These dogs may still retain some of their initial training.
Realize that even if you are able to find a dog, there’s a long wait. If you want to adopt a retired military dog, for example, you may wait 6 months or more.
1-3. Be persistent when contacting an adoption agency.
These agencies are very busy. Additionally, it takes a long time to adopt a retired police dog, so it’s important to get started early.
Find an agency near you. Try to find an adoption agency in your area if possible. It will be easier to adopt the dog if it’s nearby.
Visit the facility where the retired police dog is kept. See where the dog is kept, since that may tell you something about the dog’s healthy and safety.
Visit the dog if possible. You may be able to visit the dog you wish to adopt. Try to get to know the dog and see if it’s a match.
2. Following Proper Adoption Procedures
2-1. Be prepared to fill out the required paperwork and pay the required fees.
It is a long process to adopt a retired police dog. Be patient and prepared to follow all the necessary steps.
Fill out the initial application form. For former military working dogs, this is often a 2-page application to determine the best families to match with the best dogs.
Be ready to interview with police or military staff. You’ll be interviewed to see if you’re prepared and ready to adopt a retired police dog.
Provide evidence of financial resources to take care of dogs. You may have to show that you are financially capable of providing for the animal that you adopt.
Demonstrate skills to handle retired police dogs. Show that you have the necessary temperament to handle police animals. If you have military or police training yourself, that may be beneficial.
2-2. Meet the dog.
If you’ve been approved as a good match for adoption, you may be able to meet the dog. Visit the dog where it currently lives. Find out if the dog's a good match for you.
Go to the military base if you’re adopting a military working dog. You will likely be matched up with a dog that meets your family situation, lifestyle, and interests.
Go to the police department or animal shelter if you’re adopting a retired police dog. Police dogs nearing retirement may be kept with their partner for the time being.
See if you’re a good match with the dog. Interact with the dog to get a good handle on its temperament. If you feel uncomfortable with the dog, it may be best not to adopt.
2-3. Prepare your home.
Once you’re approved to adopt a retired police dog, start preparing your home. Think about how you can provide enough outdoor and indoor space for your adopted pet.
Make sure you have a fenced-in yard. Retired police dogs are trained to attack if necessary. Keep your dog and your neighbors safe.
Make your home police dog friendly. If your dog will spend time inside, make sure there are no stray wires it could trip or chew on. Get rid of any other indoor dangers for your new dog.
Talk to your family. All your family members need to be aware of the benefits and dangers of owning a retired police animal. In general, it’s best not to adopt these animals if you have any children under the age of 5 or have other animals like cats.
3. Caring for Your Retired Police Dog
3-1. Expect retired police dogs to be aggressive.
Since it’s part of their job, many police dogs will be aggressive. Be prepared for an aggressive dog and make allowances for this.
Consider dogs with varying temperaments. When you adopt, the adoption agency will try to match a dog with the right temperament to you. Be honest about what you’re comfortable and uncomfortable with.
Take care of your adopted dog like you would any other dog, but make sure that you make allowances for its quirks. Retired police or military dogs have to adjust to civilian life. It will take time for them to feel comfortable in a home.
Keep your family safe. Most organizations will typically not allow a family with cats or children under five to adopt a retired police dog. Know that your police dog can be aggressive towards pets or children.
3-2. Be able to deal with trained animals.
Taking care of a retired police dog requires a combination of firmness and understanding. If you’re not used to being around dogs or have never trained dogs, a retired police dog may not be for you.
Read about the problems of a retired police dog. It may also be useful to talk to the dog’s former handlers as well.
Talk to dog trainers about how to handle trained dogs. They may be able to offer some useful tips for you when you welcome the dog into a new home.
Be prepared to deal with aggression. Know the ways to handle an aggressive dog and the best ways to calm them down.
If you are an inexperienced dog handler, you might want to reconsider getting a police dog. Don’t try to handle a retired police dog if you are uncertain of what you’re doing.
Get the police dog a new home if you cannot handle it. It’s important to give the dog a good home even if that’s not with you.
3-3. Expect your dog to pursue and protect.
Your retired police dog is trained as an officer of the law. Be prepared to deal with situations where this training might come out.
Police dogs are trained to protect. This may be property or a person, but know that retired police dogs will attack if they think the thing they are protecting is in danger.
Police dogs are trained to pursue. They will go in pursuit of things that appear to be a threat. Keep your retired police dog away from anything that they may be encouraged to chase down.
Be wary of strangers around your dog. They may try to protect you if they think any strangers are a threat. Show your dog that any strangers are friendly to you and to your dog.
If threatened, police dogs will attack. Be prepared to control your dog in the case of attempted attack. Do not let your dog attack someone, since that may lead to the dog being put down.
Be prepared to be flexible. A retired police dog is going to have some quirks.
4. Researching Types of Dogs
4-1. Learn about the common breeds of retired police dogs.
Not all breeds become police dogs. Realize the different types of dogs that may be available for adoption. Some of the most common breeds include:
German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, and Dutch Shepherds are often used as police dogs.
Less popular breeds include Rottweilers, Doberman Pinchers, and Bouvier de Flandres.
Labrador retrievers and bloodhounds are also used for detection or trailing.
4-2. Be aware of the different types of working military dogs (WMD).
Working military dogs have specializations that may dictate their skill set. Military dogs are trained to serve as:
Search and rescue dogs that find missing people, things, or potential suspects.
Detection dogs that find illegal substances, especially drugs and explosives.
Arson dogs that seek out any potential chemicals at arson crime scenes.
Cadaver dogs that find dead bodies.
4-3. Get the facts about retired police dogs.
Police dogs have been in unique circumstances. It’s important to know some important information about them before adopting one.
Most healthy police dogs retire at 10 years of age. Realize that means a retired police dog will not live as long as a newer dog, especially a puppy.
Many police dogs are imported from Europe. However, training and consistent bloodlines has made police dogs more common to be born in the United States.
Police dogs usually live in a kennel when they’re not working. They sometimes live in a house, but may not be used to it on a regular basis.
Police dogs have intensive training in either patrol training or narcotics or explosive detection. Patrol training includes obedience, agility, tracking, and searching for evidence in buildings and open areas.
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Be persistent when contacting an adoption agency.\\nThese agencies are very busy. Additionally, it takes a long time to adopt a retired police dog, so it’s important to get started early.\\nFind an agency near you. Try to find an adoption agency in your area if possible. It will be easier to adopt the dog if it’s nearby.\\nVisit the facility where the retired police dog is kept. See where the dog is kept, since that may tell you something about the dog’s healthy and safety.\\nVisit the dog if possible. You may be able to visit the dog you wish to adopt. Try to get to know the dog and see if it’s a match.\\n2. Following Proper Adoption Procedures\\n2-1. Be prepared to fill out the required paperwork and pay the required fees.\\nIt is a long process to adopt a retired police dog. Be patient and prepared to follow all the necessary steps.\\nFill out the initial application form. For former military working dogs, this is often a 2-page application to determine the best families to match with the best dogs.\\nBe ready to interview with police or military staff. You’ll be interviewed to see if you’re prepared and ready to adopt a retired police dog.\\nProvide evidence of financial resources to take care of dogs. You may have to show that you are financially capable of providing for the animal that you adopt.\\nDemonstrate skills to handle retired police dogs. Show that you have the necessary temperament to handle police animals. If you have military or police training yourself, that may be beneficial.\\n2-2. Meet the dog.\\nIf you’ve been approved as a good match for adoption, you may be able to meet the dog. Visit the dog where it currently lives. Find out if the dog's a good match for you.\\nGo to the military base if you’re adopting a military working dog. You will likely be matched up with a dog that meets your family situation, lifestyle, and interests.\\nGo to the police department or animal shelter if you’re adopting a retired police dog. Police dogs nearing retirement may be kept with their partner for the time being.\\nSee if you’re a good match with the dog. Interact with the dog to get a good handle on its temperament. If you feel uncomfortable with the dog, it may be best not to adopt.\\n2-3. Prepare your home.\\nOnce you’re approved to adopt a retired police dog, start preparing your home. Think about how you can provide enough outdoor and indoor space for your adopted pet.\\nMake sure you have a fenced-in yard. Retired police dogs are trained to attack if necessary. Keep your dog and your neighbors safe.\\nMake your home police dog friendly. If your dog will spend time inside, make sure there are no stray wires it could trip or chew on. Get rid of any other indoor dangers for your new dog.\\nTalk to your family. All your family members need to be aware of the benefits and dangers of owning a retired police animal. In general, it’s best not to adopt these animals if you have any children under the age of 5 or have other animals like cats.\\n3. Caring for Your Retired Police Dog\\n3-1. Expect retired police dogs to be aggressive.\\nSince it’s part of their job, many police dogs will be aggressive. Be prepared for an aggressive dog and make allowances for this.\\nConsider dogs with varying temperaments. When you adopt, the adoption agency will try to match a dog with the right temperament to you. Be honest about what you’re comfortable and uncomfortable with.\\nTake care of your adopted dog like you would any other dog, but make sure that you make allowances for its quirks. Retired police or military dogs have to adjust to civilian life. It will take time for them to feel comfortable in a home.\\nKeep your family safe. Most organizations will typically not allow a family with cats or children under five to adopt a retired police dog. Know that your police dog can be aggressive towards pets or children.\\n3-2. Be able to deal with trained animals.\\nTaking care of a retired police dog requires a combination of firmness and understanding. If you’re not used to being around dogs or have never trained dogs, a retired police dog may not be for you.\\nRead about the problems of a retired police dog. It may also be useful to talk to the dog’s former handlers as well.\\nTalk to dog trainers about how to handle trained dogs. They may be able to offer some useful tips for you when you welcome the dog into a new home.\\nBe prepared to deal with aggression. Know the ways to handle an aggressive dog and the best ways to calm them down.\\nIf you are an inexperienced dog handler, you might want to reconsider getting a police dog. Don’t try to handle a retired police dog if you are uncertain of what you’re doing.\\nGet the police dog a new home if you cannot handle it. It’s important to give the dog a good home even if that’s not with you.\\n3-3. Expect your dog to pursue and protect.\\nYour retired police dog is trained as an officer of the law. Be prepared to deal with situations where this training might come out.\\nPolice dogs are trained to protect. This may be property or a person, but know that retired police dogs will attack if they think the thing they are protecting is in danger.\\nPolice dogs are trained to pursue. They will go in pursuit of things that appear to be a threat. Keep your retired police dog away from anything that they may be encouraged to chase down.\\nBe wary of strangers around your dog. They may try to protect you if they think any strangers are a threat. Show your dog that any strangers are friendly to you and to your dog.\\nIf threatened, police dogs will attack. Be prepared to control your dog in the case of attempted attack. Do not let your dog attack someone, since that may lead to the dog being put down.\\nBe prepared to be flexible. A retired police dog is going to have some quirks.\\n4. Researching Types of Dogs\\n4-1. Learn about the common breeds of retired police dogs.\\nNot all breeds become police dogs. Realize the different types of dogs that may be available for adoption. Some of the most common breeds include:\\nGerman Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, and Dutch Shepherds are often used as police dogs.\\nLess popular breeds include Rottweilers, Doberman Pinchers, and Bouvier de Flandres.\\nLabrador retrievers and bloodhounds are also used for detection or trailing.\\n4-2. Be aware of the different types of working military dogs (WMD).\\nWorking military dogs have specializations that may dictate their skill set. Military dogs are trained to serve as:\\nSearch and rescue dogs that find missing people, things, or potential suspects.\\nDetection dogs that find illegal substances, especially drugs and explosives.\\nArson dogs that seek out any potential chemicals at arson crime scenes.\\nCadaver dogs that find dead bodies.\\n4-3. Get the facts about retired police dogs.\\nPolice dogs have been in unique circumstances. It’s important to know some important information about them before adopting one.\\nMost healthy police dogs retire at 10 years of age. Realize that means a retired police dog will not live as long as a newer dog, especially a puppy.\\nMany police dogs are imported from Europe. However, training and consistent bloodlines has made police dogs more common to be born in the United States.\\nPolice dogs usually live in a kennel when they’re not working. They sometimes live in a house, but may not be used to it on a regular basis.\\nPolice dogs have intensive training in either patrol training or narcotics or explosive detection. Patrol training includes obedience, agility, tracking, and searching for evidence in buildings and open areas.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Retired police dogs are not always available for public adoption. The dog's training and work experience can make them a liability for police stations, since they can be aggressive and potentially dangerous for untrained civilians. You may be able to adopt a dog that started but did not complete its training. Also, if you had police or military training yourself, you may be able to find a police station that is willing to let you adopt a retired police dog. 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1,505 | How to Adopt a Shelter Cat | 1. Steps
1-1. Go to shelters near you and look at the cats.
Look at a few cats rather than just one, and get a feel of which cat you're leaning to.
1-2. Find a cat.
After you have looked at 3 or more cats, decide which cat to get.
1-3. Look at your cat.
Before getting your cat, check for any sickness. Check the eyes, to be sure that their eyes are healthy, they should be nice and bright, and the ears the should not smell or have a black substance inside of them. Check the nose for any signs of wheezing, and then check the cat's fur for fleas or ticks. Any harmful bug should not be in their fur.
1-4. Go through the adoption process.
You will need to fill out paperwork and may need to provide information about your living situation. You will have to pay a small fee (usually under 50 dollars) and take your cat home.
1-5. Take it easy during the first week.
For about a week, keep your cat in a room that's safe for him or her. A shelter cat can be harder to take care of; since it may have been abused in its old home. Make sure to be kind to your new friend. Take your cat to the vet the first week to make sure he or she is healthy and does not have any disease from the shelter.
1-6. Introduce the cat to other pets carefully.
If you have other pets like a dog, get him or her in a cage, and also get your cat in a cage and shut the doors. Put your cat and your other pet facing each other in their cages for a little while so they can get used to one another. Do one pet at a time if you have multiple pets.
1-7. Enjoy your cat, Don't just love your cat for a week and then get tired of him or her.
When you adopt a new pet, they should be your friend for life!
Tips
A cat is not extremely hard to take care of; cats can care for themselves for a little while, but this does not mean you should neglect your cat.
Consider spaying/neutering your cat after you have successfully adopted it.
Warnings
If your cat does not take kindly to any of your pets, keep him or her away from them as much as you can, to prevent any of your pets fighting and getting injured.
If the cat gains any kind of disease, or starts acting weirdly, take it to the vet as soon as possible.
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1,506 | How to Adopt an Adult Child in North Carolina | 1. Preparing Adoption Documents
1-1. Decide whether an adult adoption is right for you.
Adopting an adult can be a good idea for any number of reasons. While your situation will undoubtedly be unique, you should consider an adult adoption if you:
Were the foster parent of the adult while he or she was growing up. The child might not have wanted to be adopted earlier in life so he or she could receive foster care benefits (e.g., medical and financial).
Want some legal recognition and formalization of a longstanding parent-child relationship.
Want to provide inheritance rights to the adult.
Want the adult to have a parent who can act as a medical contact and/or make medical decisions.
Feel as though the adult needs (or wants) support throughout life (e.g., birthdays, anniversaries, births).
1-2. Hire a lawyer.
Adopting an adult in North Carolina requires that you file a petition with your local court and attend a formal hearing. While the process is relatively straightforward, the use of a lawyer can help you understand the legal ramifications of going through with the adoption (e.g., inheritance rights, diminished rights of your spouse). In addition, a lawyer will help you fill out your forms accurately and completely. Failure to do this may result in your adoption being delayed.
If you do not want to hire a lawyer for the entire adoption process, consider consulting one to get an idea of the process and requirements. A lot of lawyers will offer free consultations where you may be able to get the information you need.
If you do not know where to Find a Good Family Law Attorney, contact the North Carolina State Bar Lawyer Referral Service. After answering a few questions about your legal issue, you will be put in contact with various family law lawyers in your area.
1-3. Check North Carolina adult adoption laws.
North Carolina, by statute, allows for the adoption of adults. The only time an adult cannot be adopted is if that adult is your spouse. When you petition to adopt an adult, that adult, as well as other interested parties, must consent to the adoption. Finally, either you or the adoptee (i.e., the person you are adopting) must have lived in North Carolina for six consecutive months preceding the adoption petition.
1-4. Contact your local court for required forms.
If you meet the requirements necessary to adopt an adult, visit your local courthouse and obtain an adult adoption packet. Most courts will put together a set of forms, which you can use to petition the court, get consent, and finalize the adoption. Even if there is not an entire packet available, court employees should be able to point you in the right direction.
While some states will conduct adoption proceedings in special courts, North Carolina conducts adult adoptions in the General Court of Justice, District Court Division.
1-5. Draft an adoption petition.
Your adoption petition should be filled out on Form DSS-5163. The petition is the court document that starts the legal proceedings and informs the court of your intentions. The petition will always start with a caption, which identifies the county you are filing in and the petitioner(s) name(s). You are the petitioner, along with your spouse if applicable, because you are the one asking for the adoption. In addition to the caption, your petition must also contain the following information:
The full name of the adoptee
Your name and address
A promise that you or the adoptee have lived in North Carolina for six consecutive months immediately preceding the petition
Where and when the adoptee was born
Whether you are related to the adoptee
The names, ages, and addresses of any adult children you have
The names, ages, and addresses of any adult children, parents, and spouses the adoptee has
1-6. Obtain consent from the adult adoptee.
In North Carolina, the adult adoptee must consent to the adoption for it to be valid. The consent must be in writing and be signed in front of a notary. It must contain a statement indicating that the adoptee understands that he or she will take on a parent child relationship with you. It must also contain a statement indicating that the adoptee understand that he or she may be losing, or gaining, certain inheritance rights from certain individuals.
A consent Form (Form DSS-5164) is available for you to give to the adoptee.
1-7. Get your spouse's consent.
If you are the adoptee's stepparent, and you are still married to your spouse, that spouse must also consent to the adoption. The consent must be in writing and signed in front of a notary. The consent must contain a statement indicating that the spouse understands that he or she might have a diminished inheritance right after the adoption is finalized. The spouse must also indicate that the adoption is in your best interest, as well as that of the adult adoptee.
A spousal consent form (Form DSS-5165) is available for you to give to your spouse.
1-8. Acquire a guardian's consent.
If the adult being adopted has been determined to be incompetent (e.g., mentally or physically disabled), the adoptee's guardian must consent to the adoption instead of the adoptee. The consent must be in writing and signed in front of a notary. The guardian must indicate that he or she understands the adoption will affect the rights of the adoptee, that the adoption is in the best interest of the adoptee, and that the adoption will not terminate the guardian's rights, duties, or obligations.
There is no consent form for the guardian. If you need the guardian to consent, inform them of the requirements and let them return a customized consent form to you.
1-9. Gather attachments.
Your county may require you to attach the adoptee's certified birth certificate to the rest of your court paperwork. If the adoptee is from another country, the original birth certificate must be attached along with a translation. In addition, some courts may require you to provide a written statement telling the court why you want to adopt the adult. If you are not required to do this in writing, you will have to do this verbally during your court hearing.
2. Filing Paperwork with the Court
2-1. Submit your paperwork to the clerk of court.
When all of your paperwork has been filled out, take everything to the clerk of court. This court employee will file your paperwork and start the adoption process. When you file, you will be required to give the clerk your original copies of everything. Therefore, it is important you make multiple copies of everything for your records. When you successfully file your paperwork, it will be stamped as "filed" and your copies will be returned to you.
The courthouse you file with will be the courthouse in the county where you reside. Make sure you file with the correct court or your adoption may be delayed.
2-2. Pay the required filing fee.
At the same time you file your paperwork, you will also have to pay a filing fee. The filing fee will vary from county to county but generally falls somewhere between $100 and $400. If you cannot afford to pay the filing fee, you may ask the court for a fee waiver. The court will grant your waiver if you can prove you do not have the financial ability to make the required payment.
2-3. Notify all required persons under the law.
Within 30 days of filing your adoption petition, you must serve notice of your filing on certain persons. In an adult adoption, you must notify:
Any person who is required to give consent
Your spouse
Your adult children
The adoptee's adult children
2-4. File proof of service forms.
When you serve people, hire someone over the age of 18 who is unrelated to the case. He or she will mail or hand deliver copies of your court filings to each individual. Once service has been completed, the server will fill out a proof of service form promising that service was completed legally.
These proof of service forms must be filed with the court.
3. Finalizing the Adoption
3-1. Help the court conduct an investigation.
If the adult adoptee is incompetent, the court will appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL), which is a court employee responsible for taking the adoptee's best interests into consideration. The GAL will conduct an investigation into the adoption and report his or her findings to the court. During the investigation, the GAL may visit you, inspect your home, inspect your financial information, and may conduct interviews with friends and family.
Help the GAL in any way you can to ensure a positive report is made. While not dispositive, a negative report can affect your ability to finalize the adoption.
3-2. File an affidavit disclosing fees and expenses.
At least 10 days before the final adoption decree is signed, you must provide the court with details about payments you made in connection with the adoption. You can do this by filling out Form DSS-5191, signing it, and filing it with the court before your hearing.
Form DSS-5191 will ask you to include the amount of each payment, the recipient of each payment, and a description of each payment.
3-3. Attend the adoption hearing.
On the day of your adoption hearing, arrive to the courthouse early. Give yourself enough time to find parking, get through security, and settle into the courtroom. The adoptee and any interested parties will also attend the hearing. When your case is called, go to the front of the courtroom and wait for the proceedings to start. The judge will need to know the following information in order to grant your adoption petition:
All interested parties are at the hearing and have an opportunity to speak
The adoptee is over the age of 18 and the proper consent has been given
All other required consents have been obtained
At least 30 days have elapsed since you filed your petition for adoption
The adoption is being entered into freely without duress or undue influence
One or both current parents understand that parental rights will be terminated
3-4. Ask the court to sign the adoption decree.
After the hearing concludes, the judge will decide whether to grant the adult adoption. If the judge grants the adoption, he or she will need to sign an adoption decree, which makes the judge's ruling final.
Before the hearing starts, obtain a copy of Form DSS-5166, which is an adoption decree. Fill in the blanks and take the original copy to your hearing.
When the hearing concludes, hand the decree to the judge. He or she will sign the bottom of it. The clerk of court will make copies for your records.
3-5. Amend the adoptee's birth certificate.
Soon after your hearing, when the judge signs the adoption decree, he or she will also sign a vital records request. This request asks the state to make a new, and updated, version of the adoptee's birth certificate. Fill out Form DSS-5167 and submit it with the adoption decree.
Form DSS-5167 asks you to provide the court with the adoptee's name, as you would like it to be on the new birth certificate. In addition, you will be able to provide your personal information, which will also be placed on the new birth certificate.
3-6. Deal with problems.
If your adoption petition is unopposed and you get the consent of every necessary party, the adoption process will go smoothly. If this is the case, the court will grant the adoption so long as it is found to be in the best interest of the adult adoptee and you meet all the requirements of an adoption (e.g., filling out the petition and completing all other paperwork).
However, in some circumstances, someone might oppose the adoption. This will be rare in adult adoptions because the only parties that need to consent are the adult adoptee and your spouse (if applicable).
If the adult adoptee opposes the adoption, you will have no chance of getting it granted.
If your spouse opposes the adoption, your hearing will be contentious. You will have to convince the judge that, despite your spouse's opposition, the adoption should be granted. The judge will only grant the adoption if he or she can find cause to waive the consent requirement. In most cases, this occurs when spouses are separated or estranged.
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While the process is relatively straightforward, the use of a lawyer can help you understand the legal ramifications of going through with the adoption (e.g., inheritance rights, diminished rights of your spouse). In addition, a lawyer will help you fill out your forms accurately and completely. Failure to do this may result in your adoption being delayed.\\nIf you do not want to hire a lawyer for the entire adoption process, consider consulting one to get an idea of the process and requirements. A lot of lawyers will offer free consultations where you may be able to get the information you need.\\nIf you do not know where to Find a Good Family Law Attorney, contact the North Carolina State Bar Lawyer Referral Service. After answering a few questions about your legal issue, you will be put in contact with various family law lawyers in your area.\\n1-3. Check North Carolina adult adoption laws.\\nNorth Carolina, by statute, allows for the adoption of adults. The only time an adult cannot be adopted is if that adult is your spouse. When you petition to adopt an adult, that adult, as well as other interested parties, must consent to the adoption. Finally, either you or the adoptee (i.e., the person you are adopting) must have lived in North Carolina for six consecutive months preceding the adoption petition.\\n1-4. Contact your local court for required forms.\\nIf you meet the requirements necessary to adopt an adult, visit your local courthouse and obtain an adult adoption packet. Most courts will put together a set of forms, which you can use to petition the court, get consent, and finalize the adoption. Even if there is not an entire packet available, court employees should be able to point you in the right direction.\\nWhile some states will conduct adoption proceedings in special courts, North Carolina conducts adult adoptions in the General Court of Justice, District Court Division.\\n1-5. Draft an adoption petition.\\nYour adoption petition should be filled out on Form DSS-5163. The petition is the court document that starts the legal proceedings and informs the court of your intentions. The petition will always start with a caption, which identifies the county you are filing in and the petitioner(s) name(s). You are the petitioner, along with your spouse if applicable, because you are the one asking for the adoption. In addition to the caption, your petition must also contain the following information: \\nThe full name of the adoptee\\nYour name and address\\nA promise that you or the adoptee have lived in North Carolina for six consecutive months immediately preceding the petition\\nWhere and when the adoptee was born\\nWhether you are related to the adoptee\\nThe names, ages, and addresses of any adult children you have\\nThe names, ages, and addresses of any adult children, parents, and spouses the adoptee has\\n1-6. Obtain consent from the adult adoptee.\\nIn North Carolina, the adult adoptee must consent to the adoption for it to be valid. The consent must be in writing and be signed in front of a notary. It must contain a statement indicating that the adoptee understands that he or she will take on a parent child relationship with you. It must also contain a statement indicating that the adoptee understand that he or she may be losing, or gaining, certain inheritance rights from certain individuals.\\nA consent Form (Form DSS-5164) is available for you to give to the adoptee.\\n1-7. Get your spouse's consent.\\nIf you are the adoptee's stepparent, and you are still married to your spouse, that spouse must also consent to the adoption. The consent must be in writing and signed in front of a notary. The consent must contain a statement indicating that the spouse understands that he or she might have a diminished inheritance right after the adoption is finalized. The spouse must also indicate that the adoption is in your best interest, as well as that of the adult adoptee.\\nA spousal consent form (Form DSS-5165) is available for you to give to your spouse.\\n1-8. Acquire a guardian's consent.\\nIf the adult being adopted has been determined to be incompetent (e.g., mentally or physically disabled), the adoptee's guardian must consent to the adoption instead of the adoptee. The consent must be in writing and signed in front of a notary. The guardian must indicate that he or she understands the adoption will affect the rights of the adoptee, that the adoption is in the best interest of the adoptee, and that the adoption will not terminate the guardian's rights, duties, or obligations.\\nThere is no consent form for the guardian. If you need the guardian to consent, inform them of the requirements and let them return a customized consent form to you.\\n1-9. Gather attachments.\\nYour county may require you to attach the adoptee's certified birth certificate to the rest of your court paperwork. If the adoptee is from another country, the original birth certificate must be attached along with a translation. In addition, some courts may require you to provide a written statement telling the court why you want to adopt the adult. If you are not required to do this in writing, you will have to do this verbally during your court hearing.\\n2. Filing Paperwork with the Court\\n2-1. Submit your paperwork to the clerk of court.\\nWhen all of your paperwork has been filled out, take everything to the clerk of court. This court employee will file your paperwork and start the adoption process. When you file, you will be required to give the clerk your original copies of everything. Therefore, it is important you make multiple copies of everything for your records. When you successfully file your paperwork, it will be stamped as \\\"filed\\\" and your copies will be returned to you.\\nThe courthouse you file with will be the courthouse in the county where you reside. Make sure you file with the correct court or your adoption may be delayed.\\n2-2. Pay the required filing fee.\\nAt the same time you file your paperwork, you will also have to pay a filing fee. The filing fee will vary from county to county but generally falls somewhere between $100 and $400. If you cannot afford to pay the filing fee, you may ask the court for a fee waiver. The court will grant your waiver if you can prove you do not have the financial ability to make the required payment.\\n2-3. Notify all required persons under the law.\\nWithin 30 days of filing your adoption petition, you must serve notice of your filing on certain persons. In an adult adoption, you must notify:\\nAny person who is required to give consent\\nYour spouse\\nYour adult children\\nThe adoptee's adult children\\n2-4. File proof of service forms.\\nWhen you serve people, hire someone over the age of 18 who is unrelated to the case. He or she will mail or hand deliver copies of your court filings to each individual. Once service has been completed, the server will fill out a proof of service form promising that service was completed legally.\\nThese proof of service forms must be filed with the court.\\n3. Finalizing the Adoption\\n3-1. Help the court conduct an investigation.\\nIf the adult adoptee is incompetent, the court will appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL), which is a court employee responsible for taking the adoptee's best interests into consideration. The GAL will conduct an investigation into the adoption and report his or her findings to the court. During the investigation, the GAL may visit you, inspect your home, inspect your financial information, and may conduct interviews with friends and family.\\nHelp the GAL in any way you can to ensure a positive report is made. While not dispositive, a negative report can affect your ability to finalize the adoption.\\n3-2. File an affidavit disclosing fees and expenses.\\nAt least 10 days before the final adoption decree is signed, you must provide the court with details about payments you made in connection with the adoption. You can do this by filling out Form DSS-5191, signing it, and filing it with the court before your hearing.\\nForm DSS-5191 will ask you to include the amount of each payment, the recipient of each payment, and a description of each payment.\\n3-3. Attend the adoption hearing.\\nOn the day of your adoption hearing, arrive to the courthouse early. Give yourself enough time to find parking, get through security, and settle into the courtroom. The adoptee and any interested parties will also attend the hearing. When your case is called, go to the front of the courtroom and wait for the proceedings to start. The judge will need to know the following information in order to grant your adoption petition:\\nAll interested parties are at the hearing and have an opportunity to speak\\nThe adoptee is over the age of 18 and the proper consent has been given\\nAll other required consents have been obtained\\nAt least 30 days have elapsed since you filed your petition for adoption\\nThe adoption is being entered into freely without duress or undue influence\\nOne or both current parents understand that parental rights will be terminated\\n3-4. Ask the court to sign the adoption decree.\\nAfter the hearing concludes, the judge will decide whether to grant the adult adoption. If the judge grants the adoption, he or she will need to sign an adoption decree, which makes the judge's ruling final.\\nBefore the hearing starts, obtain a copy of Form DSS-5166, which is an adoption decree. Fill in the blanks and take the original copy to your hearing.\\nWhen the hearing concludes, hand the decree to the judge. He or she will sign the bottom of it. The clerk of court will make copies for your records.\\n3-5. Amend the adoptee's birth certificate.\\nSoon after your hearing, when the judge signs the adoption decree, he or she will also sign a vital records request. This request asks the state to make a new, and updated, version of the adoptee's birth certificate. Fill out Form DSS-5167 and submit it with the adoption decree.\\nForm DSS-5167 asks you to provide the court with the adoptee's name, as you would like it to be on the new birth certificate. In addition, you will be able to provide your personal information, which will also be placed on the new birth certificate.\\n3-6. Deal with problems.\\nIf your adoption petition is unopposed and you get the consent of every necessary party, the adoption process will go smoothly. If this is the case, the court will grant the adoption so long as it is found to be in the best interest of the adult adoptee and you meet all the requirements of an adoption (e.g., filling out the petition and completing all other paperwork).\\nHowever, in some circumstances, someone might oppose the adoption. This will be rare in adult adoptions because the only parties that need to consent are the adult adoptee and your spouse (if applicable).\\nIf the adult adoptee opposes the adoption, you will have no chance of getting it granted.\\nIf your spouse opposes the adoption, your hearing will be contentious. You will have to convince the judge that, despite your spouse's opposition, the adoption should be granted. The judge will only grant the adoption if he or she can find cause to waive the consent requirement. In most cases, this occurs when spouses are separated or estranged.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Adopting an adult can provide a person with the support, love, and help they need. These adoptions can also confer legal benefits onto the adult adoptee (i.e., the person being adopted). For example, an adopted adult will inherit from you when you pass away. In addition, you will be able to make medical decisions should the adult adoptee ever need your help. 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Failure to do this may result in your adoption being delayed.\\nIf you do not want to hire a lawyer for the entire adoption process, consider consulting one to get an idea of the process and requirements. A lot of lawyers will offer free consultations where you may be able to get the information you need.\\nIf you do not know where to Find a Good Family Law Attorney, contact the North Carolina State Bar Lawyer Referral Service. After answering a few questions about your legal issue, you will be put in contact with various family law lawyers in your area.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Check North Carolina adult adoption laws.\", \"描述\": \"North Carolina, by statute, allows for the adoption of adults. The only time an adult cannot be adopted is if that adult is your spouse. When you petition to adopt an adult, that adult, as well as other interested parties, must consent to the adoption. 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1,507 | How to Adopt an Intermittent Fasting Diet | 1. Planning Your Fasting Diet
1-1. Start with a two-meal window if you're new to fasting.
If you're just starting an IF diet, plan to eat 2 healthy meals per day. For instance, you could have your first meal at 12 noon and the other at 7:00 pm. Then, fast for 17 hours after the second meal, sleeping and not eating "breakfast" until your fasting period ends.
1-2. Go for a one-meal window if you can fast for 23 hours.
If you've done IF before, you might be ready for a tougher plan. If that's the case, set aside a 1-hour window to eat each day. For instance, you might fast for 23 hours, then eat a healthy, filling meal between 6 and 7 pm every evening.
1-3. Try the 5:2 diet if you're okay with not eating for a full day.
On the 5:2 diet, eat healthily 5 days of the week and fast for the other 2 days. For instance, you might not eat at all on Mondays and Thursdays, and eat normally (but healthily!) on the other 5 days.
1-4. Choose an eating schedule that you can maintain.
When implementing this diet, you’ll go without food for repeated periods of time (e.g., fasting 16 to 23 hours per 24-hour day) before you get to eat during the remaining 1 to 8 hours in your day. Intermittent fasting is often a way to lose weight, and is also a good way to regulate and schedule your food intake.
It’s important to form and stick with a daily fasting schedule, and set a daily time to eat your last meal in the eating window.
1-5. Decrease your daily calorie consumption moderately.
If you normally eat 2,000 or 3,000 calories per day, then you can cut the calories only a little during meal times. Try not to exceed 1,500 or 2,000 calories a day. To meet this goal, tailor your diet to include healthy carbs, avoid white bread and white noodles, but have some complex carbs and some fats.
Consume all of your daily calories during your one or two narrow meal times.
You may find that the calorie reduction is easy to achieve, since you simply won’t have as much time to consume calories during a week.
As part of this process, gradually alter your diet to decrease your consumption of processed foods, including processed meat, dairy, or soda.
1-6. Do not dramatically alter your diet.
When on an IF diet, there’s no need to cut out any specific food groups (e.g. carbs or fats). As long as you eat a healthy, balanced diet, and don’t exceed roughly 2,000 calories per day, you can eat the same types of food that you did before beginning the diet. The IF diet changes your eating schedule, not the types of foods that you eat.
A well-balanced diet includes only small amounts of sodium-heavy processed foods and added sugars. Focus on healthy proteins (meats, including poultry and fish), fruits and vegetables, and moderate amounts of daily carbohydrates.
1-7. Consult your doctor before beginning an IF diet.
Talk to your doctor and explain that you’re considering an IF diet. Ask about the pros and cons of the diet, and be sure to inform your doctor of any pre-existing medical conditions.
The IF diet can have a dramatic effect on your daily metabolism. Do not fast without consulting with your doctor if you are pregnant or are unwell.
Caution: Type 1 diabetics on an IF diet would have difficulty regulating and maintaining healthy insulin levels, due to the deliberately infrequent food consumption.
2. Following a Fasting Schedule
2-1. Eat your last non-fasting meal.
Avoid the temptation to load up on junk food, sugar, and processed items in your last meal before fasting. Eat fresh vegetables and fruits, and make sure to eat plenty of proteins so that your energy level stays high. For example, your last meal could include cooked chicken breast, a piece of garlic bread, and a salad including romaine lettuce, tomato, sliced onion, and vinaigrette dressing.
Some people binge a little starting this strategy, though this means that you will spend more time digesting your food and less time in the “fasting adapted phase” of your food-abstinence period.
Eat a full meal before you begin fasting. If you fill up on only sugar-heavy or carbohydrate-heavy foods, before your fast, you’ll become hungry again quickly.
Eat plenty of protein and fats when you have a scheduled meal. Going too low on carbs and fat can be hard to maintain, as you’ll feel unsatisfied and constantly hungry when fasting.
2-2. Ease into an IF diet.
If you’re not used to fasting, the IF diet may come as a shock to your appetite and bodily systems. You can ease into the diet by lengthening your times of fasting between meals or start by taking one day off from eating per week. This will benefit your body by reducing uncomfortable symptoms (which can include headache, low blood pressure, and fatigue, or irritability).
2-3. Fast during the hours in which you’re sleeping.
This will help keep your mind off of your growling stomach when you’re in the middle of a long fast. Make sure to get at least 8 hours of sleep every night, with at least a few hours of fasting on either side. Then, while you’re awake, you won’t feel food-deprived because you know you will get to eat a big meal soon.
The first/main meal after your fast will be the reward for the fasting period. You will be hungry after fasting, so eat a full meal.
2-4. Eat a light snack during your fasting window if you need to.
One snack of 100 calories of protein and fat (nuts, cheese, etc.) will not impact the effectiveness of carrying out your fast. If you're really hungry or start to feel faint, have a healthy snack!
Try to choose snacks with fewer than 30 calories, such as a few carrot or celery sticks, a quarter of an apple, 3 cherries, grapes, or raisins, 2 small crackers, or 1 ounce of chicken or fish until your fast ends.
2-5. Keep your body well hydrated.
Although you’ll be fasting for the majority of the hours in a day on an IF diet, this does not mean that you should stop drinking. In fact, it’s crucial that you stay hydrated while fasting, in order to keep your body working well. Drink water, herbal tea, and other no-calorie drinks.
Staying hydrated will also stave off hunger pains, as the liquids will take up room in your stomach.
3. Losing Weight Through an IF Diet
3-1. Set a weight-loss goal.
The IF diet can effectively help you lose weight by reducing your daily caloric intake and allowing your body to burn off fat reserves. Reducing the amount of time that you spend eating will cause your body to shed excessive body fat by raising your metabolism. Intermittent fasting may also reduce the amount of inflammation found in body tissue.
Keeping motivated to achieve a personal goal through fasting will give you added mental strength to continue fasting, should you need it.
By restricting the amount of time that you spend eating, you may be able to reduce excessive weight gain.
You may be able to extend your lifetime expectancy by burning off body fat
3-2. Get lean and build muscle mass while fasting.
An IF diet gives you a good opportunity to build muscle. Schedule a work out for just before your first meal (or, if you’re eating two meals a day, work out between meals). Your body will be able to use the calories most effectively at this point, so plan to consume about 60% of your daily calories right after working out. To keep yourself healthy and increase muscle mass, don’t cut your calories to below 10 calories per pound of body weight.
For example, a 180 pound man would need at least 1,800 calories per day to get lean, not by starving, while training moderately. If you cut too many calories, you’ll decrease your ability to stay healthy and build muscle tone.
3-3. Tailor your exercise style to meet your desired body outcome.
The type of exercise you perform while on an IF diet will depend on the outcome you want. If you’re simply trying to lose weight, focus on aerobics and cardio-based workouts. If you’re trying to add some muscle mass and bulk up, you’ll need focus on anaerobic exercises, such as weight training.
If you’re trying to lose weight, focus on aerobics or cardio exercises in long sessions.
If you’d like a more muscled body, focus on short bursts of anaerobic exercise. Anaerobic means working out in short bursts, without raising your heart rate dramatically. It is based on short times of doing resistance or weight exercise, not long sessions of aerobics or cardio.
Tips
Once you decide to try an IF diet, stick with it. The first fasting sessions may bring uncomfortable symptoms due to a readjustment of the body’s energy sources.
Warnings
If you have a history of eating disorders, you should be careful about adopting an IF regime. It may be in your best interest to enlist someone to watch you carefully, to make sure you don’t take the fasting to an excessive extreme.
Temporary symptoms from changing your pattern of eating can include headache, nausea, mental hunger (craving), bloating/edema, constipation, increased mucus, skin breakout, or fatigue. These should soon settle down.
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Choose an eating schedule that you can maintain.\\nWhen implementing this diet, you’ll go without food for repeated periods of time (e.g., fasting 16 to 23 hours per 24-hour day) before you get to eat during the remaining 1 to 8 hours in your day. Intermittent fasting is often a way to lose weight, and is also a good way to regulate and schedule your food intake.\\nIt’s important to form and stick with a daily fasting schedule, and set a daily time to eat your last meal in the eating window.\\n1-5. Decrease your daily calorie consumption moderately.\\nIf you normally eat 2,000 or 3,000 calories per day, then you can cut the calories only a little during meal times. Try not to exceed 1,500 or 2,000 calories a day. 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This will benefit your body by reducing uncomfortable symptoms (which can include headache, low blood pressure, and fatigue, or irritability).\\n2-3. Fast during the hours in which you’re sleeping.\\nThis will help keep your mind off of your growling stomach when you’re in the middle of a long fast. Make sure to get at least 8 hours of sleep every night, with at least a few hours of fasting on either side. Then, while you’re awake, you won’t feel food-deprived because you know you will get to eat a big meal soon.\\nThe first/main meal after your fast will be the reward for the fasting period. You will be hungry after fasting, so eat a full meal.\\n2-4. Eat a light snack during your fasting window if you need to.\\nOne snack of 100 calories of protein and fat (nuts, cheese, etc.) will not impact the effectiveness of carrying out your fast. 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1,508 | How to Advertise | 1. Using Internet Advertising
1-1. Build a great website.
The number one most important and effective way to advertise your business on the world wide web is to build a great website. A professional-looking, informative website can work wonders as a form of advertisement as it is easily accessible by customers and relatively cheap to set up and maintain. It also lends legitimacy to your business.
Once your have a website, you can start printing it on everything - business cards, your storefront window, your work vehicle - anywhere it will be easily seen by customers. Nowadays everyone has a smartphone, so they can look you up right on the spot!
If you are in the business of selling physical goods, you should consider selling your product online, directly from your website. Online shoppers are a huge market, so this could really help you to boost your sales.
To make the whole process even easier, and avoid the hassle of dealing with order processing and shipping, you can pair up with an Amazon store who will deal with all that for you. All you need to do is place a link to your product on your website.
Another thing to work on is SEO, or search engine optimization. This will help to maximize the number of people who hit on your website when they type a related term into Google (or whichever search engine they use), thus increasing traffic to your site.
1-2. Use social media.
Using social media to advertise your business is a must - this is the 21st century after all. The main forms of social media to target are Facebook, Twitter and Google+.
Facebook and Twitter have a huge user base, which can maximize the number of people your company reaches, while Google+ will feature your company profile in local search results, helping you to stand out from your immediate competition.
If you're really tech-savvy, or can afford to hire someone who specializes in social media marketing, you an also take advantage of other forms of social media such as Tumblr, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Reddit, or more localized sites like Yelp, FourSquare and Level Up.
Remember that the main object of using social media to promote your business is to develop a relationship with your customers and allow them to familiarize themselves with your product or service. It should not be used to bombard your followers with advertisement after advertisement - this will be viewed as spammy and you can easily lose followers as a result.
Of course, you should use your social media pages as a way to advertise any special offers or deals you are currently running, as this is why most people will choose to follow you in the first place. You can even run special "Facebook only" promotions where the customer receives a special offer or discount in exchange for a "like"!
In addition, you should try to use social media as a way to engage with your followers on a personal level. Be interactive: ask questions, give responses and try to take any customer feedback on board. This can help you to build brand loyalty among your followers, which is important for any business.
1-3. Take advantage of blogging.
Blogging is another branch of social media that can be utilized as a highly effective advertising tool. Of course, you can post articles and advertisements on your own business's blog, but another great idea is to send your articles out to a number of outside blogs related to your industry and ask them to post the articles on their sites as well.
As these blogs will already have a loyal readership who trust the site's content, they will be more inclined to read the piece. As a result, you can reach a whole new market who would otherwise be oblivious to your company's existence.
The articles you write for blog posts should be interesting and informative. If they are nothing but blatant advertisements which insist that readers "buy our products now!" they will not be taken seriously and will probably be skimmed over.
Your articles should have a purpose, they should encourage discussion and provoke thought. Some topics you could consider writing about include stories of your company's successes and failures, how-to articles related to your products, or stories related to your interactions with customers, including any funny anecdotes.
Another strategy is to send individual bloggers samples of your product and ask them to review the product on their blog. This is slightly riskier as you do not have control over what the blogger will say, but if you're confident that they will like your product and write a positive review, this can be great advertising. This is due to the fact that people are generally more inclined to trust the opinion of an independent reviewer, rather than company advertising. A lot of cosmetics brands have had success with this strategy.
1-4. Buy internet ads.
Buying advertising space on the internet is a great way to get your business's name and image out there. It can also draw a huge amount of traffic to your website, with one simple click of the mouse. Although buying large advertising spaces can be pricey, there are several methods smaller businesses can use to lower their costs:
Google Adwords is one of the best forms of low-cost advertising available. With Google Adwords, your ads will appear on Google search pages, on Gmail accounts and on Google's partner sites like AOL. But the best thing about Adwords is that it works on a pay-per-click basis -- you only pay for the ad when someone clicks on it, making it a win-win situation for both you and Google.
Google Adwords Express is a newer service which will target your ads more specifically to people in your local area who search key terms related to your product or service. Even if they don't click on the ad, they will still see it, giving you greater exposure and increasing local people's familiarity with your brand - and you don't have to pay a cent!
Websites Advertising Marketplaces (such as BuySellAds and Brandvertisor) help brands and ad agencies to find the most relevant websites publishers to place ads on. It's a great model to build direct advertising partnerships only with the websites that bring the best ROI without multiple intermediary AdTech providers and commissions.
Banner swapping is a service run by certain companies (such as 123Banners) which won't cost you a thing. All you need to do is place a banner advertisement for a partner company on your own website, and in exchange they will do the same for you.
However, before you enter into an agreement, you should ensure that you will retain control over the types of ads you will be required to post on your website. For example, you don't want to end up with an advertisement for Russian Mail Order Brides on your supposedly child-friendly site!
2. Planning Your Advertising Campaign
2-1. Know your audience.
The single most important thing when it comes to effective advertising is to know your audience. Think about it. The ad that appeals to retired men is very different from an ad designed for teenage girls.
If you are not in tune with your audience, you will be unable to create an advertisement that resonates with them in any way and your product/service will go unnoticed by a huge proportion of your key market. Be smart with your advertising and tailor it specifically for your audience. Otherwise you will be throwing away money.
The key demographics that you need to consider are gender and age range. With gender, your target market can be classified into male, female and adult (when the number of males and females are fairly even). In terms of age range, your customers may fall into one or more standardized age brackets used within the industry. These are as follows: 12-24, 18-34, 18-49, 25-54, or 50+.
Be aware that your customer base may shift over time as a result of external factors such as the opening or closing of similar businesses, and the changing age demographics of your local community. It is important to be aware of these changes, as your advertising needs will change with them.
2-2. Decide on a target location.
Once you have identified your audience, the next step is to ensure that your advertisements are properly placed to reach that audience.
Your ad may be perfectly calibrated to appeal to your target market, but if the location is wrong, your audience might never get a chance to see it/hear it. For example, a radio ad for denture adhesive may not work well on a top 40 music station, while an ad for teen-targeted haircare products might not be ideal in a newspaper.
Think about where your target audience is most likely to see the ad, don't make decisions based on your own personal preference. Don't advertise on the radio just because you listen to the radio, and don't jump on the internet bandwagon just because it's the fashionable thing to do. Do your research and make your decision based on your customers and your customers alone.
Remember that no one type of advertising is more effective than the other -- as evidenced by the fact that newspapers advertise on billboards, magazines advertise on television and radio stations advertise on the internet. What matters is that the medium you choose reaches your potential customers.
Using this strategy also provides more bang for your buck, as placing your ads in locations where you know that your audience will see them eliminates the necessity to advertise everywhere and simply hope that the right people will see it. This is where being in tune with your target audience really makes a difference.
For Internet-based ads, select the target demographic that you want to run your ad in. Advertisers use data to guess your interests and your race, age, and gender. You can also have adverts be pushed to certain geographic regions.
2-3. Draw up a budget.
Of course, your budget will play a huge role in the quality and distribution of your ad. Very few businesses (aside from monster corporations) will have an unlimited budget for their advertising campaigns, so it is important that you think strategically about your ads and plan carefully in order to get the most from your money.
If you're feeling reluctant about spending your money on advertising, remember that advertising is essential for any successful business -- you might provide the greatest product or service in the world, but if nobody knows about it you'll never make any money.
Nothing will help your business grow like a well-designed, appropriately-targeted ad, so pour as much money as you can afford into your advertising campaign -- think of it like an investment; the initial cost may be high, but the rich returns (in terms of new customers and potential sales) will more than make up for it. When it comes to advertising, you have to spend money to make money.
However, this only holds true for good advertising campaigns. Bad advertising campaigns will sink money like nothing else, and you will have nothing to show for your investment. This is why it is vital that you do your research and invest time into producing a great ad.
2-4. Establish a company image.
One of the major aims of advertising is to create brand recognition among potential customers. This is because market research has shown again and again that consumers are far more likely to choose products and services they are familiar with, than lesser-known, generic alternatives.
Therefore, when creating an advertisement for your business, product or service, you should try to come up with a simple yet eye-catching image which customers will recognize instantly.
When you think about a company's image, you think about the look and feel of their advertisements. Depending on the type of ad, this includes things like the colors used, the font, the photographs, the music or the spokespeople/celebrities used to represent them.
Part of creating a great image is coming up with a recognizable logo, slogan or jingle which customers instantly associate with your brand. Think about the McDonald's arches, the Budweiser Clydesdales, or L'Oreal's "you're worth it" catchphrase. These things have become synonymous with the companies who created them, which is why they are advertising gold.
Not only is it important to come up with a great image, but it is important to be consistent with that image. All of your advertisements should have the same look and feel, regardless of the medium.
If you are constantly experimenting and shifting between different images, you will confuse consumers and limit your business's potential for building brand loyalty. Come up with one unique, easily-identifiable images and stick with it.
2-5. Think about your message.
The message your ad sends can make or break the entire campaign. A good ad will hook potential customers from the get-go and hold their attention just long enough for the company to make their pitch and convince consumers to choose their company's product over the competitors.
Highlight your competitive advantage. Make sure that the message of your advertisement draws attention to the benefits of buying your product or service over those of your competitors. Too many ads focus on being visually appealing, humorous or clever, yet fail to put forward a convincing argument as to why their product or service is the best.
Avoid advertising cliches. You need your ad to be unique -- if it looks or sounds exactly like a hundred other ads that have come before it, the consumer's attention will immediately switch off and you'll lose another potential sale. Therefore, you should avoid overdone advertising cliches like highlighting sales prices that end in 99 or 95 cents, using phrases like "for a limited time only" or "world famous" or using content that has absolutely nothing to do with the product you're selling.
2-6. Don't try to please everybody.
In order to please everybody, the message of your ad would need to be pretty bland and non-committal, and this approach rarely works out. Again, think about your target demographic and use your ad to send a message that appeals specifically to them.
The message of the advertisement should appeal to the consumer on a personal level - it can do this in two main ways: by playing on emotional concerns and speaking to the customer's heart, or by entertaining the customer with something that appeals to their sense of humor.
As an example, think about the Axe advertising campaigns, which aim to sell body sprays, shower gels and hair care products to young men. This brand is so successful because it sends a message perfectly tailored to the desires of its target market - "wear our products and you'll get all the hot girls". Axe don't care that their products aren't appealing to women or married men, because they've got the market on 12 to 24 year old males cornered.
Another, very different example of emotionally-targeted advertising is ads for cleaning products which play on the fears of mothers (and fathers) of very young children and babies. These ads focus on their product's ability to keep families "safe" from dangerous germs and bacteria. The underlying message is that if you're a good parent who cares about keeping your children safe and healthy, you will buy this cleaning product.
This type of advertising, though somewhat manipulative, can be very effective for its target market. However, people without kids, or pretty much anyone under the age of 20, will not be so convinced. This is a trade-off you need to be willing to make.
2-7. Test your ad before release.
Before you send your advertisements out into the world, it is a good idea to test them to make sure they are understood and appreciated by your target audience.
Although it takes time and money, getting a focus group together where you can get feedback on your ad is highly beneficial. You can ask members of your key customer base questions about the ad - whether they enjoyed it, whether it spoke to them, what they liked about it and what they disliked.
This can help you to decide whether the ad is ready for release, if it needs some tweaking, or if you need to go back to the drawing board altogether. Another way you can gain feedback on your ads is through questionnaires.
Even following the ad's release, you should make an effort to monitor customer reactions to it. This doesn't need to be difficult - all you need to do is ask any new customers or clients where they heard about you. If they mention your advertisement, you'll know it's working.
You can then ask more specific questions about what they liked about the ad and which elements really caught their attention. If they have any criticisms, try to view them as constructive and consider implementing customer suggestions when putting your next ad together.
If you ran your advertisement through several different types of media, asking for customer feedback can also help you to understand which form (print, television, internet) is most profitable for your company. Then you can allocate more of your budget to it next time round.
3. Using Traditional Advertising
3-1. Opt for print advertising.
Print advertising, i.e. placing ads in newspapers and magazines is one of the more traditional forms of advertising, but it can still pack a punch.
With print advertisement, the most important thing to consider is visual appeal - a wordy advertisement is not going catch the reader's eye when it's nestled between pages and pages of text.
Digital artwork and photographs will serve you best when it comes to print advertising, as thanks to high resolution cameras and the wonders of photoshop, these kinds of advertisements are more visually arresting than ever before.
The concept of your advertisement is also hugely important -- it needs to stick in peoples' minds and be instantly recognizable whenever people come across it.
Even though the ads you run in magazines and newspapers might be the same, there are several differences in how the ads will be received in each media type, so carefully consider the pros and cons of each before making a decision.
Newspapers are usually read once then thrown away, so you'll only get one shot at grabbing your reader's attention. In addition, newspapers are best at targeting people who are in the market to buy today, but will probably be ignored by those not currently in the market. However, newspapers reach a very large market and are perfect for targeting people in specific locations.
Magazine advertisements are highly effective and ideal for targeting a very specific group of consumers, due to the fact that magazines exist for almost every market - such as gardening, beauty, homeware etc. However, buying advertising space in magazines can be very expensive, so advertising here might eliminate the possibility of advertising elsewhere.
3-2. Try television advertisements.
Anyone who watches television will be familiar with the persuasive powers of TV ads.
Their success comes down to the fact that television allows you to combine visual appeal with the spoken word, in order to create a memorable, yet informative advertisement. In addition, when they are aired during the commercial break of your favorite television show, these types of advertisements are pretty much impossible to ignore!
With television advertising, you have a choice between cable and broadcast TV. Both have their individual merits, but at the end of the day your decision will probably be based on your advertising budget.
Cable television is by far the cheaper option, which will allow you to run your ad more frequently and receive more exposure. It is also very easy to target specific geographic locations by advertising on local cable networks. The downside of these ads is that they are usually very low-budget and tend to look homemade.
Broadcast television, on the other hand, will be far more professional-looking than cable advertising, thus lending your business legitimacy and prestige. Of course, it is far more expensive. However, with broadcast TV ads it is possible to use psychographics to target a specific consumer base.
For example, you might run an advertisement for a teen-fashion website during The Vampire Diaries, or show an ad selling pet food directly after Animal Rescue. This allows you to save some money by airing your ads only when they will have the most impact.
3-3. Use billboards and outdoor advertising.
Though it may come as a surprise, billboards and other forms of outdoor advertising (on bus stops, posters etc.) can be extremely effective, provided they are done well.
In fact, billboards reach more people per dollar spent than any other form of advertising. This can be explained by two facts: firstly, most billboards are placed beside major roadways, and secondly, most people spend (on average) more than 20 hours a week in their cars. This gives billboard advertisements plenty of time to get noticed.
The downside of billboard advertising is that you are somewhat restricted in terms of content. In most cases, an effective billboard advertisement will be limited to a single image and no more than eight words of text.
However, this can also be a positive, as it will force you to be creative and come up with something eye-catching and to-the-point.
3-4. Advertise over the radio.
After billboards, radio advertising reaches the widest audience in relation to money spent.
However, unlike the other forms of advertising outlined above, radio advertising can't make use of visual images or text. As a result, you will need to get a little more creative with your advertisements and make greater use of things like jingles and slogans.
Radio advertisements can also provide more information about your business than most other types of advertising, so use them as an opportunity to tell your customers a little bit about your business and convince them of why they should use your product or service.
A little humor can go a long way when it comes to radio advertising, however be sure to keep it relevant. A funny radio ad is great, but if the humor is unrelated to your business, listeners might be confused about what the ad is actually for, especially when there aren't any images or brand logos to provide context.
The downside of radio advertising is that it is difficult to target geographically and can only be broadly targeted at specific demographics. As a result, the type of businesses that tend to do best with radio advertising are those which offer delivery services or those which sell products that customers are willing to drive long distances to shop for, such as specialty or antique items.
3-5. Use flyers and postcards.
Flyers and postcards are perhaps the most old-school form of advertising out there, but can still be highly effective for advertising your business locally. Flyers can be handed out in person on the streets near your business, while postcards can be sent to home or business addresses in your local area.
Flyers and postcards should look attractive, be easy to understand and offer some kind of incentive, such as promotion or discount to get customers into your store. For example, you could offer a 10% discount for anyone who presents the flyer in-store.
The incentives don't even need to be monetary: if you own a store which sells body care products, for example, your flyers could advertise a free hand massage with every purchase. The object is to get people into your store - once they're there, you will have a much greater chance of selling them something!
Make sure the person you send to hand out the flyers is personable and approachable. They should be well-informed about the business and be ready to answer any questions or queries people may have about the products. Remember that anyone who receives the flyer could be a potential customer!
Tips
Make it colorful, musical, and funny!
If you're making a commercial, don't make the people look "Brady Bunch Happy" instead, make them look like normal people.
Warnings
Avoid common advertising methods and phrases. People will toss them aside. Try to figure out new ones instead.
Your ads must comply with all local laws and regulations for your country, including AdChoices for online ads and the FCC for commercials and fax ads in the United States, and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the United Kingdom.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Using Internet Advertising\\n1-1. Build a great website.\\nThe number one most important and effective way to advertise your business on the world wide web is to build a great website. A professional-looking, informative website can work wonders as a form of advertisement as it is easily accessible by customers and relatively cheap to set up and maintain. It also lends legitimacy to your business.\\nOnce your have a website, you can start printing it on everything - business cards, your storefront window, your work vehicle - anywhere it will be easily seen by customers. Nowadays everyone has a smartphone, so they can look you up right on the spot!\\nIf you are in the business of selling physical goods, you should consider selling your product online, directly from your website. Online shoppers are a huge market, so this could really help you to boost your sales.\\nTo make the whole process even easier, and avoid the hassle of dealing with order processing and shipping, you can pair up with an Amazon store who will deal with all that for you. All you need to do is place a link to your product on your website.\\nAnother thing to work on is SEO, or search engine optimization. This will help to maximize the number of people who hit on your website when they type a related term into Google (or whichever search engine they use), thus increasing traffic to your site.\\n1-2. Use social media.\\nUsing social media to advertise your business is a must - this is the 21st century after all. The main forms of social media to target are Facebook, Twitter and Google+.\\nFacebook and Twitter have a huge user base, which can maximize the number of people your company reaches, while Google+ will feature your company profile in local search results, helping you to stand out from your immediate competition.\\nIf you're really tech-savvy, or can afford to hire someone who specializes in social media marketing, you an also take advantage of other forms of social media such as Tumblr, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Reddit, or more localized sites like Yelp, FourSquare and Level Up.\\nRemember that the main object of using social media to promote your business is to develop a relationship with your customers and allow them to familiarize themselves with your product or service. It should not be used to bombard your followers with advertisement after advertisement - this will be viewed as spammy and you can easily lose followers as a result.\\nOf course, you should use your social media pages as a way to advertise any special offers or deals you are currently running, as this is why most people will choose to follow you in the first place. You can even run special \\\"Facebook only\\\" promotions where the customer receives a special offer or discount in exchange for a \\\"like\\\"!\\nIn addition, you should try to use social media as a way to engage with your followers on a personal level. Be interactive: ask questions, give responses and try to take any customer feedback on board. This can help you to build brand loyalty among your followers, which is important for any business.\\n1-3. Take advantage of blogging.\\nBlogging is another branch of social media that can be utilized as a highly effective advertising tool. Of course, you can post articles and advertisements on your own business's blog, but another great idea is to send your articles out to a number of outside blogs related to your industry and ask them to post the articles on their sites as well.\\nAs these blogs will already have a loyal readership who trust the site's content, they will be more inclined to read the piece. As a result, you can reach a whole new market who would otherwise be oblivious to your company's existence.\\nThe articles you write for blog posts should be interesting and informative. If they are nothing but blatant advertisements which insist that readers \\\"buy our products now!\\\" they will not be taken seriously and will probably be skimmed over.\\nYour articles should have a purpose, they should encourage discussion and provoke thought. Some topics you could consider writing about include stories of your company's successes and failures, how-to articles related to your products, or stories related to your interactions with customers, including any funny anecdotes.\\nAnother strategy is to send individual bloggers samples of your product and ask them to review the product on their blog. This is slightly riskier as you do not have control over what the blogger will say, but if you're confident that they will like your product and write a positive review, this can be great advertising. This is due to the fact that people are generally more inclined to trust the opinion of an independent reviewer, rather than company advertising. A lot of cosmetics brands have had success with this strategy.\\n1-4. Buy internet ads.\\nBuying advertising space on the internet is a great way to get your business's name and image out there. It can also draw a huge amount of traffic to your website, with one simple click of the mouse. Although buying large advertising spaces can be pricey, there are several methods smaller businesses can use to lower their costs:\\n\\nGoogle Adwords is one of the best forms of low-cost advertising available. With Google Adwords, your ads will appear on Google search pages, on Gmail accounts and on Google's partner sites like AOL. But the best thing about Adwords is that it works on a pay-per-click basis -- you only pay for the ad when someone clicks on it, making it a win-win situation for both you and Google.\\nGoogle Adwords Express is a newer service which will target your ads more specifically to people in your local area who search key terms related to your product or service. Even if they don't click on the ad, they will still see it, giving you greater exposure and increasing local people's familiarity with your brand - and you don't have to pay a cent!\\nWebsites Advertising Marketplaces (such as BuySellAds and Brandvertisor) help brands and ad agencies to find the most relevant websites publishers to place ads on. It's a great model to build direct advertising partnerships only with the websites that bring the best ROI without multiple intermediary AdTech providers and commissions.\\nBanner swapping is a service run by certain companies (such as 123Banners) which won't cost you a thing. All you need to do is place a banner advertisement for a partner company on your own website, and in exchange they will do the same for you.\\nHowever, before you enter into an agreement, you should ensure that you will retain control over the types of ads you will be required to post on your website. For example, you don't want to end up with an advertisement for Russian Mail Order Brides on your supposedly child-friendly site!\\n2. Planning Your Advertising Campaign\\n2-1. Know your audience.\\nThe single most important thing when it comes to effective advertising is to know your audience. Think about it. The ad that appeals to retired men is very different from an ad designed for teenage girls.\\nIf you are not in tune with your audience, you will be unable to create an advertisement that resonates with them in any way and your product/service will go unnoticed by a huge proportion of your key market. Be smart with your advertising and tailor it specifically for your audience. Otherwise you will be throwing away money.\\nThe key demographics that you need to consider are gender and age range. With gender, your target market can be classified into male, female and adult (when the number of males and females are fairly even). In terms of age range, your customers may fall into one or more standardized age brackets used within the industry. These are as follows: 12-24, 18-34, 18-49, 25-54, or 50+.\\nBe aware that your customer base may shift over time as a result of external factors such as the opening or closing of similar businesses, and the changing age demographics of your local community. It is important to be aware of these changes, as your advertising needs will change with them.\\n2-2. Decide on a target location.\\nOnce you have identified your audience, the next step is to ensure that your advertisements are properly placed to reach that audience.\\nYour ad may be perfectly calibrated to appeal to your target market, but if the location is wrong, your audience might never get a chance to see it/hear it. For example, a radio ad for denture adhesive may not work well on a top 40 music station, while an ad for teen-targeted haircare products might not be ideal in a newspaper.\\nThink about where your target audience is most likely to see the ad, don't make decisions based on your own personal preference. Don't advertise on the radio just because you listen to the radio, and don't jump on the internet bandwagon just because it's the fashionable thing to do. Do your research and make your decision based on your customers and your customers alone.\\nRemember that no one type of advertising is more effective than the other -- as evidenced by the fact that newspapers advertise on billboards, magazines advertise on television and radio stations advertise on the internet. What matters is that the medium you choose reaches your potential customers.\\nUsing this strategy also provides more bang for your buck, as placing your ads in locations where you know that your audience will see them eliminates the necessity to advertise everywhere and simply hope that the right people will see it. This is where being in tune with your target audience really makes a difference.\\nFor Internet-based ads, select the target demographic that you want to run your ad in. Advertisers use data to guess your interests and your race, age, and gender. You can also have adverts be pushed to certain geographic regions.\\n2-3. Draw up a budget.\\nOf course, your budget will play a huge role in the quality and distribution of your ad. Very few businesses (aside from monster corporations) will have an unlimited budget for their advertising campaigns, so it is important that you think strategically about your ads and plan carefully in order to get the most from your money.\\nIf you're feeling reluctant about spending your money on advertising, remember that advertising is essential for any successful business -- you might provide the greatest product or service in the world, but if nobody knows about it you'll never make any money.\\nNothing will help your business grow like a well-designed, appropriately-targeted ad, so pour as much money as you can afford into your advertising campaign -- think of it like an investment; the initial cost may be high, but the rich returns (in terms of new customers and potential sales) will more than make up for it. When it comes to advertising, you have to spend money to make money.\\nHowever, this only holds true for good advertising campaigns. Bad advertising campaigns will sink money like nothing else, and you will have nothing to show for your investment. This is why it is vital that you do your research and invest time into producing a great ad.\\n2-4. Establish a company image.\\nOne of the major aims of advertising is to create brand recognition among potential customers. This is because market research has shown again and again that consumers are far more likely to choose products and services they are familiar with, than lesser-known, generic alternatives.\\nTherefore, when creating an advertisement for your business, product or service, you should try to come up with a simple yet eye-catching image which customers will recognize instantly.\\nWhen you think about a company's image, you think about the look and feel of their advertisements. Depending on the type of ad, this includes things like the colors used, the font, the photographs, the music or the spokespeople/celebrities used to represent them.\\nPart of creating a great image is coming up with a recognizable logo, slogan or jingle which customers instantly associate with your brand. Think about the McDonald's arches, the Budweiser Clydesdales, or L'Oreal's \\\"you're worth it\\\" catchphrase. These things have become synonymous with the companies who created them, which is why they are advertising gold.\\nNot only is it important to come up with a great image, but it is important to be consistent with that image. All of your advertisements should have the same look and feel, regardless of the medium.\\nIf you are constantly experimenting and shifting between different images, you will confuse consumers and limit your business's potential for building brand loyalty. Come up with one unique, easily-identifiable images and stick with it.\\n2-5. Think about your message.\\nThe message your ad sends can make or break the entire campaign. A good ad will hook potential customers from the get-go and hold their attention just long enough for the company to make their pitch and convince consumers to choose their company's product over the competitors.\\nHighlight your competitive advantage. Make sure that the message of your advertisement draws attention to the benefits of buying your product or service over those of your competitors. Too many ads focus on being visually appealing, humorous or clever, yet fail to put forward a convincing argument as to why their product or service is the best.\\nAvoid advertising cliches. You need your ad to be unique -- if it looks or sounds exactly like a hundred other ads that have come before it, the consumer's attention will immediately switch off and you'll lose another potential sale. Therefore, you should avoid overdone advertising cliches like highlighting sales prices that end in 99 or 95 cents, using phrases like \\\"for a limited time only\\\" or \\\"world famous\\\" or using content that has absolutely nothing to do with the product you're selling.\\n2-6. Don't try to please everybody.\\nIn order to please everybody, the message of your ad would need to be pretty bland and non-committal, and this approach rarely works out. Again, think about your target demographic and use your ad to send a message that appeals specifically to them.\\nThe message of the advertisement should appeal to the consumer on a personal level - it can do this in two main ways: by playing on emotional concerns and speaking to the customer's heart, or by entertaining the customer with something that appeals to their sense of humor.\\nAs an example, think about the Axe advertising campaigns, which aim to sell body sprays, shower gels and hair care products to young men. This brand is so successful because it sends a message perfectly tailored to the desires of its target market - \\\"wear our products and you'll get all the hot girls\\\". Axe don't care that their products aren't appealing to women or married men, because they've got the market on 12 to 24 year old males cornered.\\nAnother, very different example of emotionally-targeted advertising is ads for cleaning products which play on the fears of mothers (and fathers) of very young children and babies. These ads focus on their product's ability to keep families \\\"safe\\\" from dangerous germs and bacteria. The underlying message is that if you're a good parent who cares about keeping your children safe and healthy, you will buy this cleaning product.\\nThis type of advertising, though somewhat manipulative, can be very effective for its target market. However, people without kids, or pretty much anyone under the age of 20, will not be so convinced. This is a trade-off you need to be willing to make.\\n2-7. Test your ad before release.\\nBefore you send your advertisements out into the world, it is a good idea to test them to make sure they are understood and appreciated by your target audience.\\nAlthough it takes time and money, getting a focus group together where you can get feedback on your ad is highly beneficial. You can ask members of your key customer base questions about the ad - whether they enjoyed it, whether it spoke to them, what they liked about it and what they disliked.\\nThis can help you to decide whether the ad is ready for release, if it needs some tweaking, or if you need to go back to the drawing board altogether. Another way you can gain feedback on your ads is through questionnaires.\\nEven following the ad's release, you should make an effort to monitor customer reactions to it. This doesn't need to be difficult - all you need to do is ask any new customers or clients where they heard about you. If they mention your advertisement, you'll know it's working.\\nYou can then ask more specific questions about what they liked about the ad and which elements really caught their attention. If they have any criticisms, try to view them as constructive and consider implementing customer suggestions when putting your next ad together.\\nIf you ran your advertisement through several different types of media, asking for customer feedback can also help you to understand which form (print, television, internet) is most profitable for your company. Then you can allocate more of your budget to it next time round.\\n3. Using Traditional Advertising\\n3-1. Opt for print advertising.\\nPrint advertising, i.e. placing ads in newspapers and magazines is one of the more traditional forms of advertising, but it can still pack a punch.\\nWith print advertisement, the most important thing to consider is visual appeal - a wordy advertisement is not going catch the reader's eye when it's nestled between pages and pages of text.\\nDigital artwork and photographs will serve you best when it comes to print advertising, as thanks to high resolution cameras and the wonders of photoshop, these kinds of advertisements are more visually arresting than ever before.\\nThe concept of your advertisement is also hugely important -- it needs to stick in peoples' minds and be instantly recognizable whenever people come across it. \\nEven though the ads you run in magazines and newspapers might be the same, there are several differences in how the ads will be received in each media type, so carefully consider the pros and cons of each before making a decision.\\nNewspapers are usually read once then thrown away, so you'll only get one shot at grabbing your reader's attention. In addition, newspapers are best at targeting people who are in the market to buy today, but will probably be ignored by those not currently in the market. However, newspapers reach a very large market and are perfect for targeting people in specific locations.\\nMagazine advertisements are highly effective and ideal for targeting a very specific group of consumers, due to the fact that magazines exist for almost every market - such as gardening, beauty, homeware etc. However, buying advertising space in magazines can be very expensive, so advertising here might eliminate the possibility of advertising elsewhere.\\n3-2. Try television advertisements.\\nAnyone who watches television will be familiar with the persuasive powers of TV ads.\\nTheir success comes down to the fact that television allows you to combine visual appeal with the spoken word, in order to create a memorable, yet informative advertisement. In addition, when they are aired during the commercial break of your favorite television show, these types of advertisements are pretty much impossible to ignore!\\nWith television advertising, you have a choice between cable and broadcast TV. Both have their individual merits, but at the end of the day your decision will probably be based on your advertising budget.\\nCable television is by far the cheaper option, which will allow you to run your ad more frequently and receive more exposure. It is also very easy to target specific geographic locations by advertising on local cable networks. The downside of these ads is that they are usually very low-budget and tend to look homemade.\\nBroadcast television, on the other hand, will be far more professional-looking than cable advertising, thus lending your business legitimacy and prestige. Of course, it is far more expensive. However, with broadcast TV ads it is possible to use psychographics to target a specific consumer base.\\nFor example, you might run an advertisement for a teen-fashion website during The Vampire Diaries, or show an ad selling pet food directly after Animal Rescue. This allows you to save some money by airing your ads only when they will have the most impact.\\n3-3. Use billboards and outdoor advertising.\\nThough it may come as a surprise, billboards and other forms of outdoor advertising (on bus stops, posters etc.) can be extremely effective, provided they are done well.\\nIn fact, billboards reach more people per dollar spent than any other form of advertising. This can be explained by two facts: firstly, most billboards are placed beside major roadways, and secondly, most people spend (on average) more than 20 hours a week in their cars. This gives billboard advertisements plenty of time to get noticed.\\nThe downside of billboard advertising is that you are somewhat restricted in terms of content. In most cases, an effective billboard advertisement will be limited to a single image and no more than eight words of text.\\nHowever, this can also be a positive, as it will force you to be creative and come up with something eye-catching and to-the-point.\\n3-4. Advertise over the radio.\\nAfter billboards, radio advertising reaches the widest audience in relation to money spent.\\nHowever, unlike the other forms of advertising outlined above, radio advertising can't make use of visual images or text. As a result, you will need to get a little more creative with your advertisements and make greater use of things like jingles and slogans.\\nRadio advertisements can also provide more information about your business than most other types of advertising, so use them as an opportunity to tell your customers a little bit about your business and convince them of why they should use your product or service.\\nA little humor can go a long way when it comes to radio advertising, however be sure to keep it relevant. A funny radio ad is great, but if the humor is unrelated to your business, listeners might be confused about what the ad is actually for, especially when there aren't any images or brand logos to provide context.\\nThe downside of radio advertising is that it is difficult to target geographically and can only be broadly targeted at specific demographics. As a result, the type of businesses that tend to do best with radio advertising are those which offer delivery services or those which sell products that customers are willing to drive long distances to shop for, such as specialty or antique items.\\n3-5. Use flyers and postcards.\\nFlyers and postcards are perhaps the most old-school form of advertising out there, but can still be highly effective for advertising your business locally. Flyers can be handed out in person on the streets near your business, while postcards can be sent to home or business addresses in your local area.\\nFlyers and postcards should look attractive, be easy to understand and offer some kind of incentive, such as promotion or discount to get customers into your store. For example, you could offer a 10% discount for anyone who presents the flyer in-store.\\nThe incentives don't even need to be monetary: if you own a store which sells body care products, for example, your flyers could advertise a free hand massage with every purchase. The object is to get people into your store - once they're there, you will have a much greater chance of selling them something!\\nMake sure the person you send to hand out the flyers is personable and approachable. They should be well-informed about the business and be ready to answer any questions or queries people may have about the products. Remember that anyone who receives the flyer could be a potential customer!\\nTips\\nMake it colorful, musical, and funny!\\nIf you're making a commercial, don't make the people look \\\"Brady Bunch Happy\\\" instead, make them look like normal people.\\nWarnings\\nAvoid common advertising methods and phrases. People will toss them aside. Try to figure out new ones instead.\\nYour ads must comply with all local laws and regulations for your country, including AdChoices for online ads and the FCC for commercials and fax ads in the United States, and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the United Kingdom.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Advertising is essential for any successful business - but only if it is done effectively. Although it takes time and money to create, a good advertising campaign will bring in more money than any other single action your business undertakes, by familiarizing more people with your product or service, increasing sales and fostering brand loyalty. There are many things to consider when it comes to advertising, but it's also a fun process which gives your business a chance to show its creative side! This article will provide some basic guidelines on how to effectively advertise your business.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Using Internet Advertising\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Build a great website.\", \"描述\": \"The number one most important and effective way to advertise your business on the world wide web is to build a great website. A professional-looking, informative website can work wonders as a form of advertisement as it is easily accessible by customers and relatively cheap to set up and maintain. It also lends legitimacy to your business.\\nOnce your have a website, you can start printing it on everything - business cards, your storefront window, your work vehicle - anywhere it will be easily seen by customers. Nowadays everyone has a smartphone, so they can look you up right on the spot!\\nIf you are in the business of selling physical goods, you should consider selling your product online, directly from your website. Online shoppers are a huge market, so this could really help you to boost your sales.\\nTo make the whole process even easier, and avoid the hassle of dealing with order processing and shipping, you can pair up with an Amazon store who will deal with all that for you. All you need to do is place a link to your product on your website.\\nAnother thing to work on is SEO, or search engine optimization. This will help to maximize the number of people who hit on your website when they type a related term into Google (or whichever search engine they use), thus increasing traffic to your site.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Use social media.\", \"描述\": \"Using social media to advertise your business is a must - this is the 21st century after all. The main forms of social media to target are Facebook, Twitter and Google+.\\nFacebook and Twitter have a huge user base, which can maximize the number of people your company reaches, while Google+ will feature your company profile in local search results, helping you to stand out from your immediate competition.\\nIf you're really tech-savvy, or can afford to hire someone who specializes in social media marketing, you an also take advantage of other forms of social media such as Tumblr, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Reddit, or more localized sites like Yelp, FourSquare and Level Up.\\nRemember that the main object of using social media to promote your business is to develop a relationship with your customers and allow them to familiarize themselves with your product or service. It should not be used to bombard your followers with advertisement after advertisement - this will be viewed as spammy and you can easily lose followers as a result.\\nOf course, you should use your social media pages as a way to advertise any special offers or deals you are currently running, as this is why most people will choose to follow you in the first place. You can even run special \\\"Facebook only\\\" promotions where the customer receives a special offer or discount in exchange for a \\\"like\\\"!\\nIn addition, you should try to use social media as a way to engage with your followers on a personal level. Be interactive: ask questions, give responses and try to take any customer feedback on board. This can help you to build brand loyalty among your followers, which is important for any business.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Take advantage of blogging.\", \"描述\": \"Blogging is another branch of social media that can be utilized as a highly effective advertising tool. Of course, you can post articles and advertisements on your own business's blog, but another great idea is to send your articles out to a number of outside blogs related to your industry and ask them to post the articles on their sites as well.\\nAs these blogs will already have a loyal readership who trust the site's content, they will be more inclined to read the piece. As a result, you can reach a whole new market who would otherwise be oblivious to your company's existence.\\nThe articles you write for blog posts should be interesting and informative. If they are nothing but blatant advertisements which insist that readers \\\"buy our products now!\\\" they will not be taken seriously and will probably be skimmed over.\\nYour articles should have a purpose, they should encourage discussion and provoke thought. Some topics you could consider writing about include stories of your company's successes and failures, how-to articles related to your products, or stories related to your interactions with customers, including any funny anecdotes.\\nAnother strategy is to send individual bloggers samples of your product and ask them to review the product on their blog. This is slightly riskier as you do not have control over what the blogger will say, but if you're confident that they will like your product and write a positive review, this can be great advertising. This is due to the fact that people are generally more inclined to trust the opinion of an independent reviewer, rather than company advertising. A lot of cosmetics brands have had success with this strategy.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Buy internet ads.\", \"描述\": \"Buying advertising space on the internet is a great way to get your business's name and image out there. It can also draw a huge amount of traffic to your website, with one simple click of the mouse. Although buying large advertising spaces can be pricey, there are several methods smaller businesses can use to lower their costs:\\n\\nGoogle Adwords is one of the best forms of low-cost advertising available. With Google Adwords, your ads will appear on Google search pages, on Gmail accounts and on Google's partner sites like AOL. But the best thing about Adwords is that it works on a pay-per-click basis -- you only pay for the ad when someone clicks on it, making it a win-win situation for both you and Google.\\nGoogle Adwords Express is a newer service which will target your ads more specifically to people in your local area who search key terms related to your product or service. Even if they don't click on the ad, they will still see it, giving you greater exposure and increasing local people's familiarity with your brand - and you don't have to pay a cent!\\nWebsites Advertising Marketplaces (such as BuySellAds and Brandvertisor) help brands and ad agencies to find the most relevant websites publishers to place ads on. It's a great model to build direct advertising partnerships only with the websites that bring the best ROI without multiple intermediary AdTech providers and commissions.\\nBanner swapping is a service run by certain companies (such as 123Banners) which won't cost you a thing. All you need to do is place a banner advertisement for a partner company on your own website, and in exchange they will do the same for you.\\nHowever, before you enter into an agreement, you should ensure that you will retain control over the types of ads you will be required to post on your website. For example, you don't want to end up with an advertisement for Russian Mail Order Brides on your supposedly child-friendly site!\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Planning Your Advertising Campaign\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Know your audience.\", \"描述\": \"The single most important thing when it comes to effective advertising is to know your audience. Think about it. The ad that appeals to retired men is very different from an ad designed for teenage girls.\\nIf you are not in tune with your audience, you will be unable to create an advertisement that resonates with them in any way and your product/service will go unnoticed by a huge proportion of your key market. Be smart with your advertising and tailor it specifically for your audience. Otherwise you will be throwing away money.\\nThe key demographics that you need to consider are gender and age range. With gender, your target market can be classified into male, female and adult (when the number of males and females are fairly even). In terms of age range, your customers may fall into one or more standardized age brackets used within the industry. These are as follows: 12-24, 18-34, 18-49, 25-54, or 50+.\\nBe aware that your customer base may shift over time as a result of external factors such as the opening or closing of similar businesses, and the changing age demographics of your local community. It is important to be aware of these changes, as your advertising needs will change with them.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Decide on a target location.\", \"描述\": \"Once you have identified your audience, the next step is to ensure that your advertisements are properly placed to reach that audience.\\nYour ad may be perfectly calibrated to appeal to your target market, but if the location is wrong, your audience might never get a chance to see it/hear it. For example, a radio ad for denture adhesive may not work well on a top 40 music station, while an ad for teen-targeted haircare products might not be ideal in a newspaper.\\nThink about where your target audience is most likely to see the ad, don't make decisions based on your own personal preference. Don't advertise on the radio just because you listen to the radio, and don't jump on the internet bandwagon just because it's the fashionable thing to do. Do your research and make your decision based on your customers and your customers alone.\\nRemember that no one type of advertising is more effective than the other -- as evidenced by the fact that newspapers advertise on billboards, magazines advertise on television and radio stations advertise on the internet. What matters is that the medium you choose reaches your potential customers.\\nUsing this strategy also provides more bang for your buck, as placing your ads in locations where you know that your audience will see them eliminates the necessity to advertise everywhere and simply hope that the right people will see it. This is where being in tune with your target audience really makes a difference.\\nFor Internet-based ads, select the target demographic that you want to run your ad in. Advertisers use data to guess your interests and your race, age, and gender. You can also have adverts be pushed to certain geographic regions.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Draw up a budget.\", \"描述\": \"Of course, your budget will play a huge role in the quality and distribution of your ad. Very few businesses (aside from monster corporations) will have an unlimited budget for their advertising campaigns, so it is important that you think strategically about your ads and plan carefully in order to get the most from your money.\\nIf you're feeling reluctant about spending your money on advertising, remember that advertising is essential for any successful business -- you might provide the greatest product or service in the world, but if nobody knows about it you'll never make any money.\\nNothing will help your business grow like a well-designed, appropriately-targeted ad, so pour as much money as you can afford into your advertising campaign -- think of it like an investment; the initial cost may be high, but the rich returns (in terms of new customers and potential sales) will more than make up for it. When it comes to advertising, you have to spend money to make money.\\nHowever, this only holds true for good advertising campaigns. Bad advertising campaigns will sink money like nothing else, and you will have nothing to show for your investment. This is why it is vital that you do your research and invest time into producing a great ad.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Establish a company image.\", \"描述\": \"One of the major aims of advertising is to create brand recognition among potential customers. This is because market research has shown again and again that consumers are far more likely to choose products and services they are familiar with, than lesser-known, generic alternatives.\\nTherefore, when creating an advertisement for your business, product or service, you should try to come up with a simple yet eye-catching image which customers will recognize instantly.\\nWhen you think about a company's image, you think about the look and feel of their advertisements. Depending on the type of ad, this includes things like the colors used, the font, the photographs, the music or the spokespeople/celebrities used to represent them.\\nPart of creating a great image is coming up with a recognizable logo, slogan or jingle which customers instantly associate with your brand. Think about the McDonald's arches, the Budweiser Clydesdales, or L'Oreal's \\\"you're worth it\\\" catchphrase. These things have become synonymous with the companies who created them, which is why they are advertising gold.\\nNot only is it important to come up with a great image, but it is important to be consistent with that image. All of your advertisements should have the same look and feel, regardless of the medium.\\nIf you are constantly experimenting and shifting between different images, you will confuse consumers and limit your business's potential for building brand loyalty. Come up with one unique, easily-identifiable images and stick with it.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Think about your message.\", \"描述\": \"The message your ad sends can make or break the entire campaign. A good ad will hook potential customers from the get-go and hold their attention just long enough for the company to make their pitch and convince consumers to choose their company's product over the competitors.\\nHighlight your competitive advantage. Make sure that the message of your advertisement draws attention to the benefits of buying your product or service over those of your competitors. Too many ads focus on being visually appealing, humorous or clever, yet fail to put forward a convincing argument as to why their product or service is the best.\\nAvoid advertising cliches. You need your ad to be unique -- if it looks or sounds exactly like a hundred other ads that have come before it, the consumer's attention will immediately switch off and you'll lose another potential sale. Therefore, you should avoid overdone advertising cliches like highlighting sales prices that end in 99 or 95 cents, using phrases like \\\"for a limited time only\\\" or \\\"world famous\\\" or using content that has absolutely nothing to do with the product you're selling.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Don't try to please everybody.\", \"描述\": \"In order to please everybody, the message of your ad would need to be pretty bland and non-committal, and this approach rarely works out. Again, think about your target demographic and use your ad to send a message that appeals specifically to them.\\nThe message of the advertisement should appeal to the consumer on a personal level - it can do this in two main ways: by playing on emotional concerns and speaking to the customer's heart, or by entertaining the customer with something that appeals to their sense of humor.\\nAs an example, think about the Axe advertising campaigns, which aim to sell body sprays, shower gels and hair care products to young men. This brand is so successful because it sends a message perfectly tailored to the desires of its target market - \\\"wear our products and you'll get all the hot girls\\\". Axe don't care that their products aren't appealing to women or married men, because they've got the market on 12 to 24 year old males cornered.\\nAnother, very different example of emotionally-targeted advertising is ads for cleaning products which play on the fears of mothers (and fathers) of very young children and babies. These ads focus on their product's ability to keep families \\\"safe\\\" from dangerous germs and bacteria. The underlying message is that if you're a good parent who cares about keeping your children safe and healthy, you will buy this cleaning product.\\nThis type of advertising, though somewhat manipulative, can be very effective for its target market. However, people without kids, or pretty much anyone under the age of 20, will not be so convinced. This is a trade-off you need to be willing to make.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Test your ad before release.\", \"描述\": \"Before you send your advertisements out into the world, it is a good idea to test them to make sure they are understood and appreciated by your target audience.\\nAlthough it takes time and money, getting a focus group together where you can get feedback on your ad is highly beneficial. You can ask members of your key customer base questions about the ad - whether they enjoyed it, whether it spoke to them, what they liked about it and what they disliked.\\nThis can help you to decide whether the ad is ready for release, if it needs some tweaking, or if you need to go back to the drawing board altogether. Another way you can gain feedback on your ads is through questionnaires.\\nEven following the ad's release, you should make an effort to monitor customer reactions to it. This doesn't need to be difficult - all you need to do is ask any new customers or clients where they heard about you. If they mention your advertisement, you'll know it's working.\\nYou can then ask more specific questions about what they liked about the ad and which elements really caught their attention. If they have any criticisms, try to view them as constructive and consider implementing customer suggestions when putting your next ad together.\\nIf you ran your advertisement through several different types of media, asking for customer feedback can also help you to understand which form (print, television, internet) is most profitable for your company. Then you can allocate more of your budget to it next time round.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Using Traditional Advertising\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Opt for print advertising.\", \"描述\": \"Print advertising, i.e. placing ads in newspapers and magazines is one of the more traditional forms of advertising, but it can still pack a punch.\\nWith print advertisement, the most important thing to consider is visual appeal - a wordy advertisement is not going catch the reader's eye when it's nestled between pages and pages of text.\\nDigital artwork and photographs will serve you best when it comes to print advertising, as thanks to high resolution cameras and the wonders of photoshop, these kinds of advertisements are more visually arresting than ever before.\\nThe concept of your advertisement is also hugely important -- it needs to stick in peoples' minds and be instantly recognizable whenever people come across it. \\nEven though the ads you run in magazines and newspapers might be the same, there are several differences in how the ads will be received in each media type, so carefully consider the pros and cons of each before making a decision.\\nNewspapers are usually read once then thrown away, so you'll only get one shot at grabbing your reader's attention. In addition, newspapers are best at targeting people who are in the market to buy today, but will probably be ignored by those not currently in the market. However, newspapers reach a very large market and are perfect for targeting people in specific locations.\\nMagazine advertisements are highly effective and ideal for targeting a very specific group of consumers, due to the fact that magazines exist for almost every market - such as gardening, beauty, homeware etc. However, buying advertising space in magazines can be very expensive, so advertising here might eliminate the possibility of advertising elsewhere.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Try television advertisements.\", \"描述\": \"Anyone who watches television will be familiar with the persuasive powers of TV ads.\\nTheir success comes down to the fact that television allows you to combine visual appeal with the spoken word, in order to create a memorable, yet informative advertisement. In addition, when they are aired during the commercial break of your favorite television show, these types of advertisements are pretty much impossible to ignore!\\nWith television advertising, you have a choice between cable and broadcast TV. Both have their individual merits, but at the end of the day your decision will probably be based on your advertising budget.\\nCable television is by far the cheaper option, which will allow you to run your ad more frequently and receive more exposure. It is also very easy to target specific geographic locations by advertising on local cable networks. The downside of these ads is that they are usually very low-budget and tend to look homemade.\\nBroadcast television, on the other hand, will be far more professional-looking than cable advertising, thus lending your business legitimacy and prestige. Of course, it is far more expensive. However, with broadcast TV ads it is possible to use psychographics to target a specific consumer base.\\nFor example, you might run an advertisement for a teen-fashion website during The Vampire Diaries, or show an ad selling pet food directly after Animal Rescue. This allows you to save some money by airing your ads only when they will have the most impact.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Use billboards and outdoor advertising.\", \"描述\": \"Though it may come as a surprise, billboards and other forms of outdoor advertising (on bus stops, posters etc.) can be extremely effective, provided they are done well.\\nIn fact, billboards reach more people per dollar spent than any other form of advertising. This can be explained by two facts: firstly, most billboards are placed beside major roadways, and secondly, most people spend (on average) more than 20 hours a week in their cars. This gives billboard advertisements plenty of time to get noticed.\\nThe downside of billboard advertising is that you are somewhat restricted in terms of content. In most cases, an effective billboard advertisement will be limited to a single image and no more than eight words of text.\\nHowever, this can also be a positive, as it will force you to be creative and come up with something eye-catching and to-the-point.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Advertise over the radio.\", \"描述\": \"After billboards, radio advertising reaches the widest audience in relation to money spent.\\nHowever, unlike the other forms of advertising outlined above, radio advertising can't make use of visual images or text. 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1,509 | How to Advertise Cars on Facebook | 1. Creating a Listing
1-1. Include the asking price based on the vehicle’s market value.
Use an online appraisal site, such as Kelly Blue Book, to determine the vehicle’s fair market value (FMV). This will take into account your vehicle’s condition, mileage, and other details to give you an estimated transaction price, which is the price you want to end up at after negotiations. Set your asking price roughly 10-15% higher than the FMV to leave room for negotiations. For instance, if you want to sell your car at $5,000, set the asking price at $5,750.
For more expensive cars, leave more room for negotiation. For instance, if you want to sell your car at $15,000, set the asking price at $16,500.
Set your car just below benchmark numbers so the buyer feels like the price is lower than it actually is. For example, if you want to sell your car for $10,000, set the asking price at $9,900 instead.
To make sure your asking price is in the right ballpark, run a quick search to see what similar cars are selling for in your area.
You may want to have your car professionally appraised, as they can give you the value of your car in writing. This can be a valuable resource when negotiating price later on.
1-2. Write a full, honest, and detailed description of the car you’re selling.
At the very least, make sure to include the year, make, model, mileage, and transmission type (manual or automatic). Let buyers know exactly what they’re getting. Some other details to include are the condition of your car (fair, good, very good, or excellent), any damage your car may have, and any accidents it may have been in. An example of a detailed, well-rounded description might looking something like this:
“I’m selling my used 2008 silver Honda Accord, 106k miles, in good condition. It has an automatic transmission, a 6-cylinder motor, and brand new tires. There’s a minor dent directly beneath the front headlight on the driver’s side, but it runs beautifully and has no mechanical problems, no further body damage, and a spotless interior. It also has a great sunroof and a brand new stereo. I can provide maintenance receipts to prove the car has been regularly kept up with.”
Make sure to add relevant tags to help your post's visibility.
1-3. List several photos of the car you're selling from every angle.
For the exterior, photograph the front, back, and both sides. You may also want to take pictures of the tires, wheels, and engine. For the interior, photograph the dashboard, all seats, carpet, and odometer. You may also want to photograph the inside of the trunk. Include these photos in your listing underneath the description.
Wash and detail your car before you take any pictures of it. Photos are a key selling point for potential online buyers, so you want your car to looks its best.
The more pictures you include, the more trust the buyer will have that you are giving them an honest idea of what the car looks like.
If the car is damaged in any way, make sure you include pictures that accurately portray the damaged area.
1-4. Post a walk-around video of the car you’re selling.
Using your cellphone or camera, slowly walk around your car while taking a video of it. Try to shoot the video so you can see the car from every possible angle. When you make your listing, position the video underneath the description and photos.
Including a walk-around video will allow the buyer to see the car from angles that they can't see from photos alone.
Keep the video under a minute and a half. Potential buyers are likely to lose interest in videos that are too long.
1-5. Include a contact phone number in your listing.
Consider including an alternate contact method if potential buyers can’t reach you at the first number, such as an email address or a second phone number. If you are open to communicating over Facebook messenger, put that in your listing as well.
1-6. Let potential buyers know what payment options you accept.
Cash is the best option to avoid fraud. Other options to consider are a cashier's check or money order. While these are riskier, they are acceptable as long as you have the funds in hand before you sign over the title.
Don't accept monthly payments, because they're no way for you to collect the money if the buyer stops paying.
2. Increasing Exposure
2-1. Post the listing you created on your Facebook profile page.
Try to max out your personal Facebook page at the 5,000 friend limit by sending as many friend requests as you can. The more people on your Facebook page, the more people that will see your listings. While you don’t have to personally know them, make sure the people you add live in your area and would be able to meet to pick up the car.
Try networking by sending friend requests to friends of your current Facebook friends.
A good way to let people know that you sell cars is by changing your profile picture to a photo of you next to a car you’re selling.
2-2. Create a free post on Facebook Marketplace to reach more potential buyers.
Once you're on the Facebook Marketplace homepage, simply click the “Sell Something” button on the left-hand navigation bar. Select the "Sell a Vehicle" option, and it will walk you through the rest of the process step-by-step.
Facebook Marketplace is a convenient way to sell cars, because it automatically prompts you to fill out important information, such as asking price, make, model, year, and photos. It also automatically connects you to people nearby who may be in the market for a car.
While Facebook Marketplace is an easy way to connect with buyers, it offers less flexibility than posting to your own page. Most transactions done there are cash-only, so if you are considering financing or payment plans, this may not be the best option.
Facebook Marketplace is located at https://www.facebook.com/marketplace.
You can also use the paid "boost" option to maximize your post's visibility and get buyer offers faster.
2-3. Share your listing in Facebook groups that advertise cars.
Run a quick Facebook search to find groups and pages where you can share your listing. A number of groups on Facebook are specifically dedicated to advertisements from individuals and dealers looking to sell their cars.
Make sure the individuals in the group are primarily located in your area. They will be more likely to buy the car if they don’t have to travel a long distance to pick it up.
2-4. Create a separate Facebook page
If you have a large inventory of cars to sell, create a business page to help you organize your listings in an easily accessible way. This also allows you to keep your personal Facebook account while having a separate page where you can interact with buyers.
If you only plan on selling 1 or 2 cars, creating a separate page can be an unnecessary hassle.
3. Finalizing a Sale
3-1. Respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.
Ideally, try to reply to any questions or requests from potential buyers within 24 hours and no later than 48 hours. You don’t want them changing their mind because you didn’t respond quickly enough.
3-2. Negotiate the price with the potential buyer.
If your vehicle is up for negotiation, allow the buyer to make an offer based on your asking price. If you are not happy with the offer, make a counter-offer. Have a dollar amount in mind that you will accept as the lowest possible price and stick to that amount. If your car is not up for negotiation, let the buyer know that your price is firm.
A good rule of thumb is to not let the buyer know that your car is up for negotiation beforehand.
3-3. Get the potential buyer’s contact information.
Once you’ve determined a buyer is serious about purchasing your vehicle, collect their information so you can move forward with selling it. This will allow you to confirm their identity, which is important to avoid fraudulent buyers. You want to collect their:
Full name
E-mail address
Home address
Phone number
3-4. Meet with the buyer in person to finalize the sale and collect payment.
Ask the buyer what payment option they plan to use and have them meet you at their bank or credit union to complete the transaction. It’s best to accept only cash to avoid fraud, but you can accept a cashier’s check as long as you verify the legitimacy of the payment with the buyer’s bank before you part ways.
3-5. Fill out the sales paperwork as required by the state you live in.
Each state has different requirements for selling a vehicle, so check the DMV website to see what paperwork is required by your state. It will walk you through the process of transferring the vehicle’s title. At the very least, you will need the bill of sale and the vehicle’s title. A bill of sale template can be found on the DMV website as well.
A bill of sale template can be found on the DMV website. Consider having it notarized to avoid fraud.
Even if they are not required, you may want to include warranty documents, copies of maintenance records, and a Release of Liability.
3-6. Sign the title over to the buyer once you receive payment.
Instructions for signing over the title are usually provided on the back of the title itself, so use this as a guide on where you should sign it. If your name is the only name on the title, then you are the only one who needs to sign it.
If there are multiple names on the title, check if there is an “and” or an “or” separating the names. If the two names are joined by “and”, both parties will have to sign the title. If they are joined by “or”, then either party may sign it over.
Don’t sign the title over to the buyer until you’ve received payment in full.
3-7. Mark your listing as “sold” when the transaction is complete.
Go back and edit any posts you’ve made about a specific car as soon as it sells. This is to keep buyers from getting confused and to keep your inventory organized. It will also cut down on the number of messages you receive about cars that have already sold.
Tips
Don’t spam your page with tons of cars every day, as potential buyers can get overwhelmed (and annoyed) by too many posts. Limit your listings to around 3 cars each day.[18]
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When taking pictures, place your car in front of a plain background. This will keep the focus on the car.[19]
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Highlight your car’s special features in your advertisement to attract buyers. This includes things like upgrades, modifications, sun roofs, and stereos, among others.[20]
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Warnings
Use caution to avoid selling cars to fraudulent buyers. Always verify a potential buyer by gathering their personal information and following up via phone call or email.
Never meet up with anyone you met online at night or alone. Always bring someone with you, and choose a public meeting place that is well-lit.
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For example, if you want to sell your car for $10,000, set the asking price at $9,900 instead.\\nTo make sure your asking price is in the right ballpark, run a quick search to see what similar cars are selling for in your area.\\nYou may want to have your car professionally appraised, as they can give you the value of your car in writing. This can be a valuable resource when negotiating price later on.\\n1-2. Write a full, honest, and detailed description of the car you’re selling.\\nAt the very least, make sure to include the year, make, model, mileage, and transmission type (manual or automatic). Let buyers know exactly what they’re getting. Some other details to include are the condition of your car (fair, good, very good, or excellent), any damage your car may have, and any accidents it may have been in. An example of a detailed, well-rounded description might looking something like this:\\n“I’m selling my used 2008 silver Honda Accord, 106k miles, in good condition. It has an automatic transmission, a 6-cylinder motor, and brand new tires. There’s a minor dent directly beneath the front headlight on the driver’s side, but it runs beautifully and has no mechanical problems, no further body damage, and a spotless interior. It also has a great sunroof and a brand new stereo. I can provide maintenance receipts to prove the car has been regularly kept up with.”\\nMake sure to add relevant tags to help your post's visibility.\\n1-3. List several photos of the car you're selling from every angle.\\nFor the exterior, photograph the front, back, and both sides. You may also want to take pictures of the tires, wheels, and engine. For the interior, photograph the dashboard, all seats, carpet, and odometer. You may also want to photograph the inside of the trunk. Include these photos in your listing underneath the description.\\nWash and detail your car before you take any pictures of it. Photos are a key selling point for potential online buyers, so you want your car to looks its best.\\nThe more pictures you include, the more trust the buyer will have that you are giving them an honest idea of what the car looks like.\\nIf the car is damaged in any way, make sure you include pictures that accurately portray the damaged area.\\n1-4. Post a walk-around video of the car you’re selling.\\nUsing your cellphone or camera, slowly walk around your car while taking a video of it. Try to shoot the video so you can see the car from every possible angle. When you make your listing, position the video underneath the description and photos.\\nIncluding a walk-around video will allow the buyer to see the car from angles that they can't see from photos alone.\\nKeep the video under a minute and a half. Potential buyers are likely to lose interest in videos that are too long.\\n1-5. Include a contact phone number in your listing.\\nConsider including an alternate contact method if potential buyers can’t reach you at the first number, such as an email address or a second phone number. If you are open to communicating over Facebook messenger, put that in your listing as well.\\n1-6. Let potential buyers know what payment options you accept.\\nCash is the best option to avoid fraud. Other options to consider are a cashier's check or money order. While these are riskier, they are acceptable as long as you have the funds in hand before you sign over the title.\\nDon't accept monthly payments, because they're no way for you to collect the money if the buyer stops paying.\\n2. Increasing Exposure\\n2-1. Post the listing you created on your Facebook profile page.\\nTry to max out your personal Facebook page at the 5,000 friend limit by sending as many friend requests as you can. The more people on your Facebook page, the more people that will see your listings. While you don’t have to personally know them, make sure the people you add live in your area and would be able to meet to pick up the car.\\nTry networking by sending friend requests to friends of your current Facebook friends.\\nA good way to let people know that you sell cars is by changing your profile picture to a photo of you next to a car you’re selling.\\n2-2. Create a free post on Facebook Marketplace to reach more potential buyers.\\nOnce you're on the Facebook Marketplace homepage, simply click the “Sell Something” button on the left-hand navigation bar. Select the \\\"Sell a Vehicle\\\" option, and it will walk you through the rest of the process step-by-step.\\nFacebook Marketplace is a convenient way to sell cars, because it automatically prompts you to fill out important information, such as asking price, make, model, year, and photos. It also automatically connects you to people nearby who may be in the market for a car.\\nWhile Facebook Marketplace is an easy way to connect with buyers, it offers less flexibility than posting to your own page. Most transactions done there are cash-only, so if you are considering financing or payment plans, this may not be the best option.\\nFacebook Marketplace is located at https://www.facebook.com/marketplace.\\nYou can also use the paid \\\"boost\\\" option to maximize your post's visibility and get buyer offers faster.\\n2-3. Share your listing in Facebook groups that advertise cars.\\nRun a quick Facebook search to find groups and pages where you can share your listing. A number of groups on Facebook are specifically dedicated to advertisements from individuals and dealers looking to sell their cars.\\nMake sure the individuals in the group are primarily located in your area. They will be more likely to buy the car if they don’t have to travel a long distance to pick it up.\\n2-4. Create a separate Facebook page\\nIf you have a large inventory of cars to sell, create a business page to help you organize your listings in an easily accessible way. This also allows you to keep your personal Facebook account while having a separate page where you can interact with buyers.\\nIf you only plan on selling 1 or 2 cars, creating a separate page can be an unnecessary hassle.\\n3. Finalizing a Sale\\n3-1. Respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.\\nIdeally, try to reply to any questions or requests from potential buyers within 24 hours and no later than 48 hours. You don’t want them changing their mind because you didn’t respond quickly enough.\\n3-2. Negotiate the price with the potential buyer.\\nIf your vehicle is up for negotiation, allow the buyer to make an offer based on your asking price. If you are not happy with the offer, make a counter-offer. 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It’s best to accept only cash to avoid fraud, but you can accept a cashier’s check as long as you verify the legitimacy of the payment with the buyer’s bank before you part ways.\\n3-5. Fill out the sales paperwork as required by the state you live in.\\nEach state has different requirements for selling a vehicle, so check the DMV website to see what paperwork is required by your state. It will walk you through the process of transferring the vehicle’s title. At the very least, you will need the bill of sale and the vehicle’s title. A bill of sale template can be found on the DMV website as well.\\nA bill of sale template can be found on the DMV website. Consider having it notarized to avoid fraud.\\nEven if they are not required, you may want to include warranty documents, copies of maintenance records, and a Release of Liability.\\n3-6. Sign the title over to the buyer once you receive payment.\\nInstructions for signing over the title are usually provided on the back of the title itself, so use this as a guide on where you should sign it. If your name is the only name on the title, then you are the only one who needs to sign it.\\nIf there are multiple names on the title, check if there is an “and” or an “or” separating the names. If the two names are joined by “and”, both parties will have to sign the title. If they are joined by “or”, then either party may sign it over.\\nDon’t sign the title over to the buyer until you’ve received payment in full.\\n3-7. Mark your listing as “sold” when the transaction is complete.\\nGo back and edit any posts you’ve made about a specific car as soon as it sells. This is to keep buyers from getting confused and to keep your inventory organized. 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1,510 | How to Advertise Dog Walking | 1. Using the Internet to Advertise
1-1. Post ads on the internet.
You could try posting your advertisements on Craigslist or another website like MerchantCircle, GoogleMaps, or PetSitter.com. You can post ads by creating an online account, which allows you to revise or edit any online ads you post. If you post an ad without an account, it is more difficult to manage your personalized ads. Include a small paragraph of information about yourself to let new customers know your background and love for animals. State in your ad how long you have been doing this type of work, and why they should choose your services over another dog walking service.
Make your listing stand out from others. You can accomplish this in many different ways. One way is to capitalize important words and frame these words with asterisks. Use a catchy headline to grab the reader's attention. A good example would be, "New Customers RECEIVE 50 PERCENT off DOG WALKING Services."
Repost your ad every two days. Craigslist has rules and regulations to keep spam posts limited. This is why you are advised to post only once every two days.
If you are underage, you might want to have a parent or trusted adult answer the replies so that they can talk to the person and decide if it is safe for you or not.
1-2. Make variations of your ad.
Change your advertisement up by adding different worded ads to attract different kinds of customers. Keep specific types of customers in mind as you design different ads targeted towards different people.
For example, make ads for new customers, different ads for returning customers, and ads for people with more than one dog.
Be sure to edit your ads for different target audiences. If you are writing an advertisement for PetSitter.com, you might want to emphasize your diverse pet watching skills, rather than just mentioning dog walking. If you are writing an advertisement for customers for with more than one pet, you should consider offering a discount.
1-3. Make yourself a website
The website is a great way to showcase your pet-loving nature and walking/pet care service. Describe yourself and let potential dog owners get to know you. You should also upload a picture of yourself and several of you with some furry companions to show how much you love animals.
Make sure to include some information about yourself like, “Hi, my name is Joe. I am 14 years old and I love taking care of my family's black lab, Buddy. I have been taking care of Buddy and taking him on walks for several years. I would love to share my love for animals with you and your family by being hired to walk your dog.”
Optimize your website to local search results. This Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can be time consuming, but it guarantees that your website will be shown higher in the organic search results when someone searches for your targeted keywords.
2. Using Print Sources to Advertise
2-1. Call your local newspaper.
Ask for the "classifieds" advertising department and place a classified ad in the services advertising section of the newspaper. Depending on how much money you want to spend on your ad, you can have a large or a small ad; however, the key component to attracting customers is to make your ad short, concise, and catchy in order to grab the attention of potential customers.
A good example of a successful ad would be, "Have a dog? Need your dog walked? Call xxx-xxxx for fast, reliable, low-cost dog walking services."
Run the ad for at least a few months. This is the length of time it usually takes to attract customers.
Depending on how large your newspaper ad is, the cost could get very expensive. However, if you choose a small ad size, you can probably spend less than $40 – depending on how widely distributed your newspaper is.
Switch your ads every couple of weeks. Run varying ads to attract different customers. Check to see when there is a correlation between ads and customers.
Once you determine which ad is more successful at attracting customers, use the remaining time you have left for the newspaper ad to post this particular ad.
2-2. Use your computer to create a flyer.
Make a hand-bill or flyer as an ad that you will post, hand-out, and place around town. This is a great way to increase visibility and get new clients.
Include your name, your phone number or email address, and a brief introduction. You could even include a picture of yourself walking a dog.
Make different sized ads. Use bright colored paper to catch the attention of onlookers.
You can also create simple tear-off flyers that include your advertisement at the top, with your phone number on little strips at the bottom that people can rip off to take home with them.
2-3. Post your flyers around town.
You can create small flyers and hang ads on street-light poles facing traffic. You can also post these ads on the windshield wiper blades of cars in parking lots, though this is intrusive and not allowed everywhere. In order to reach your target customer base, it might be a good idea to visit pet store parking lots and veterinarian offices.
Go inside these places of business and ask if they have a bulletin board for professional services. Place one of your ads on this bulletin board.
Keep in mind that not all places will allow you to post flyers. So be careful not to break any rules by checking ahead of time.
Try posting flyers near the mailboxes at apartment residences.
3. Using Word of Mouth to Advertise
3-1. Ask your parents to put the word out.
Your parents can be a great asset for you in advertising your dog walking business. Ask them to tell their friends, colleagues, and acquaintances that you are trying to make money by walking dogs so that they can see if anyone is interested.
Ask your parents to say something like, “My daughter has started a dog walking business. I know that your family has a dog. Would you be interested in hiring her to walk your pet a few times a week?”
Your parents probably have a much bigger network than you have of people they know, so this is a great situation for you to take advantage of.
You should also ask other family members if they need their dog walked or if they know of anyone who might be interested in your dog walking services.
3-2. Tell your friends.
Ask your friends if they would be interested in hiring you to walk their dog. Maybe their family or someone they know has a dog that needs walking too.
Working for your friends can be complicated sometimes, so make sure you establish clear guidelines about what you both expect from the situation – how much money they will pay you and how long or how frequently you will walk the dog.
3-3. Let your community know.
There are people you interact with every day who would benefit from your services as a dog walker. You need to find them and let them know you are available. Network within your existing community because people are usually more willing to hire people they already know and trust.
This means talking to your teachers at school, members of your church, your neighbors, or even family friends.
3-4. Ask your veterinarian to recommend you.
If you have a good relationship with your pet's veterinarian (or a family friend who is a veterinarian), ask them to recommend you to their clients. This would be a great (and safer) way to get the word out to fellow pet owners.
You could even ask if you could hang one of your flyers in the vet's office.
Tips
You can also post dog-walking advertisements on a variety of websites targeted towards animal lovers. Many of these websites also offer free or low cost advertising for small businesses.
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A good example would be, \\\"New Customers RECEIVE 50 PERCENT off DOG WALKING Services.\\\"\\nRepost your ad every two days. Craigslist has rules and regulations to keep spam posts limited. This is why you are advised to post only once every two days.\\nIf you are underage, you might want to have a parent or trusted adult answer the replies so that they can talk to the person and decide if it is safe for you or not.\\n1-2. Make variations of your ad.\\nChange your advertisement up by adding different worded ads to attract different kinds of customers. Keep specific types of customers in mind as you design different ads targeted towards different people.\\nFor example, make ads for new customers, different ads for returning customers, and ads for people with more than one dog.\\nBe sure to edit your ads for different target audiences. If you are writing an advertisement for PetSitter.com, you might want to emphasize your diverse pet watching skills, rather than just mentioning dog walking. If you are writing an advertisement for customers for with more than one pet, you should consider offering a discount.\\n1-3. Make yourself a website\\nThe website is a great way to showcase your pet-loving nature and walking/pet care service. Describe yourself and let potential dog owners get to know you. You should also upload a picture of yourself and several of you with some furry companions to show how much you love animals.\\nMake sure to include some information about yourself like, “Hi, my name is Joe. I am 14 years old and I love taking care of my family's black lab, Buddy. I have been taking care of Buddy and taking him on walks for several years. I would love to share my love for animals with you and your family by being hired to walk your dog.”\\nOptimize your website to local search results. This Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can be time consuming, but it guarantees that your website will be shown higher in the organic search results when someone searches for your targeted keywords.\\n2. Using Print Sources to Advertise\\n2-1. Call your local newspaper.\\nAsk for the \\\"classifieds\\\" advertising department and place a classified ad in the services advertising section of the newspaper. Depending on how much money you want to spend on your ad, you can have a large or a small ad; however, the key component to attracting customers is to make your ad short, concise, and catchy in order to grab the attention of potential customers.\\nA good example of a successful ad would be, \\\"Have a dog? Need your dog walked? Call xxx-xxxx for fast, reliable, low-cost dog walking services.\\\"\\nRun the ad for at least a few months. This is the length of time it usually takes to attract customers.\\nDepending on how large your newspaper ad is, the cost could get very expensive. However, if you choose a small ad size, you can probably spend less than $40 – depending on how widely distributed your newspaper is.\\nSwitch your ads every couple of weeks. Run varying ads to attract different customers. Check to see when there is a correlation between ads and customers.\\nOnce you determine which ad is more successful at attracting customers, use the remaining time you have left for the newspaper ad to post this particular ad.\\n2-2. Use your computer to create a flyer.\\nMake a hand-bill or flyer as an ad that you will post, hand-out, and place around town. This is a great way to increase visibility and get new clients. \\nInclude your name, your phone number or email address, and a brief introduction. You could even include a picture of yourself walking a dog.\\nMake different sized ads. Use bright colored paper to catch the attention of onlookers.\\nYou can also create simple tear-off flyers that include your advertisement at the top, with your phone number on little strips at the bottom that people can rip off to take home with them.\\n2-3. Post your flyers around town.\\nYou can create small flyers and hang ads on street-light poles facing traffic. You can also post these ads on the windshield wiper blades of cars in parking lots, though this is intrusive and not allowed everywhere. In order to reach your target customer base, it might be a good idea to visit pet store parking lots and veterinarian offices.\\nGo inside these places of business and ask if they have a bulletin board for professional services. Place one of your ads on this bulletin board.\\nKeep in mind that not all places will allow you to post flyers. So be careful not to break any rules by checking ahead of time.\\nTry posting flyers near the mailboxes at apartment residences.\\n3. Using Word of Mouth to Advertise\\n3-1. Ask your parents to put the word out.\\nYour parents can be a great asset for you in advertising your dog walking business. Ask them to tell their friends, colleagues, and acquaintances that you are trying to make money by walking dogs so that they can see if anyone is interested.\\nAsk your parents to say something like, “My daughter has started a dog walking business. I know that your family has a dog. Would you be interested in hiring her to walk your pet a few times a week?”\\nYour parents probably have a much bigger network than you have of people they know, so this is a great situation for you to take advantage of.\\nYou should also ask other family members if they need their dog walked or if they know of anyone who might be interested in your dog walking services.\\n3-2. Tell your friends.\\nAsk your friends if they would be interested in hiring you to walk their dog. Maybe their family or someone they know has a dog that needs walking too. \\nWorking for your friends can be complicated sometimes, so make sure you establish clear guidelines about what you both expect from the situation – how much money they will pay you and how long or how frequently you will walk the dog.\\n3-3. Let your community know.\\nThere are people you interact with every day who would benefit from your services as a dog walker. You need to find them and let them know you are available. Network within your existing community because people are usually more willing to hire people they already know and trust.\\nThis means talking to your teachers at school, members of your church, your neighbors, or even family friends.\\n3-4. Ask your veterinarian to recommend you.\\nIf you have a good relationship with your pet's veterinarian (or a family friend who is a veterinarian), ask them to recommend you to their clients. This would be a great (and safer) way to get the word out to fellow pet owners.\\nYou could even ask if you could hang one of your flyers in the vet's office.\\nTips\\nYou can also post dog-walking advertisements on a variety of websites targeted towards animal lovers. Many of these websites also offer free or low cost advertising for small businesses.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"In order for your small business to stand out amongst the competition, you must learn how to market it effectively. An effective advertisement grabs customers' attention and has them contacting you for your business. While there are several different ways to get the word out about your dog walking business, it helps to utilize a variety of advertising techniques targeted towards different customers.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Using the Internet to Advertise\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Post ads on the internet.\", \"描述\": \"You could try posting your advertisements on Craigslist or another website like MerchantCircle, GoogleMaps, or PetSitter.com. You can post ads by creating an online account, which allows you to revise or edit any online ads you post. If you post an ad without an account, it is more difficult to manage your personalized ads. Include a small paragraph of information about yourself to let new customers know your background and love for animals. State in your ad how long you have been doing this type of work, and why they should choose your services over another dog walking service.\\nMake your listing stand out from others. 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Keep specific types of customers in mind as you design different ads targeted towards different people.\\nFor example, make ads for new customers, different ads for returning customers, and ads for people with more than one dog.\\nBe sure to edit your ads for different target audiences. If you are writing an advertisement for PetSitter.com, you might want to emphasize your diverse pet watching skills, rather than just mentioning dog walking. If you are writing an advertisement for customers for with more than one pet, you should consider offering a discount.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Make yourself a website\", \"描述\": \"The website is a great way to showcase your pet-loving nature and walking/pet care service. Describe yourself and let potential dog owners get to know you. You should also upload a picture of yourself and several of you with some furry companions to show how much you love animals.\\nMake sure to include some information about yourself like, “Hi, my name is Joe. I am 14 years old and I love taking care of my family's black lab, Buddy. I have been taking care of Buddy and taking him on walks for several years. I would love to share my love for animals with you and your family by being hired to walk your dog.”\\nOptimize your website to local search results. This Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can be time consuming, but it guarantees that your website will be shown higher in the organic search results when someone searches for your targeted keywords.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Using Print Sources to Advertise\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Call your local newspaper.\", \"描述\": \"Ask for the \\\"classifieds\\\" advertising department and place a classified ad in the services advertising section of the newspaper. 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1,511 | How to Advertise Locally for Free on the Internet | 1. Design a simple online ad.
Use a free website to make an ad that promotes your product or service.
When it comes to effective advertising, simple is better! Your audience should be able to glance at the ad and immediately tell what it's promoting. Don't forget to include the name of the product or your business along with important info like your phone number, business address, or website.
You can find lots of free ad creators like Creatopy, Canva, and Lucidpress.
For instance, if you have a flower shop, use a single bouquet or flower for your ad instead of a stock photo of a couple. Put the name of your store, its hours, and the shop's phone number.
2. Post on community pages on social media.
Establish Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.
You might not think of these big tech companies as local, but you can use them to create free event pages or share info with a local audience. Sure, you can also buy ads, but if you're not into paying, you can make free posts promoting products, tweets about services you offer, or images of events and products. Include links to your website so people can learn more about your business, event, or services.
Don't forget small online communities like https://nextdoor.com/. You'll register an account to get access to a neighborhood community app.
Use visuals to grab people's attention. This is a great opportunity to share images of something you're selling, for instance.
3. Host a free giveaway on social media.
Create buzz around your event or product with a giveaway.
Ask people to like the post, share it, or tag a friend to be entered in a drawing for something. You could give away a product like a bath bomb, offer a service like a free massage, or give out a few free tickets to your event.
If you have a newsletter, encourage people to sign up for it and they'll get an entry into the drawing.
4. Engage in social media forums to share your information.
Do a keyword search on a social media site for what you're advertising.
Don't forget to include your location in the search so you get results in your area. You'll need to register a personal account so you can comment, but then you can interact with a local audience. Not only can you share your business or company information, but you can get to know potential clients and answer questions they might have.
For instance, if you restore classic cars, you might join a Facebook group that finds or sells vintage cars.
Use a memorable hashtag! Come up with a hashtag that mentions your business or event and use it when you comment on other users' posts. This is a great way to get people curious and talking about your product or event.
5. Put up the ad on your local Craigslist site.
Go to Craigslist and enter your local area.
From there, just click "post" to create a free advertisement. You can advertise things that you're selling or services that you provide. You can also inform your community about an event or workshop. Although it's not a flashy site, it is easy to use and completely free.
Find Craigslist here: https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites. You can share your ad link by email or post it to your social media accounts.
Don't want to use Craigslist? No problem! Check out https://www.webclassifieds.us/forum/ or register on https://www.finditclassifieds.com/users/register.asp.
6. Use local business directories to put up ads.
Make listings and post them on a variety of free sites.
Spend a little time going to several directory sites and sign up your business or company. Keep in mind that while these are big, national websites, by entering your information and your location, you'll come up in local directories and search results. Here are a few of the most popular ones to get you started:
Yelp
Better Business Bureau
Angie's List
Merchant Circle
Local.com
7. Fire off press releases to local media.
Write a press release about the event and email it to local news agencies.
Your local newspapers can publish the press release on their online events page. This is a fantastic way to generate publicity and you'll quickly reach a local audience.
To write the release, include a catchy headline and come up with 2 to 3 sentences describing the event. Most news sites want you to keep the release brief, so don't add more than another paragraph. Finish up with an "About Us" section where you describe your business.
8. Place an ad on your Chamber of Commerce's website.
Look up your local chamber's business directory.
Fill out their online form or call them with the information you want to advertise. They may distribute the information in a chamber newsletter or they'll feature you in their local business directory.
Most times, you don't have to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce, but you should check first.
Getting on the chamber's directory can boost your ranking on big search engines.
9. Create a website about your services, products, or event.
Do a quick search for free website builders—you have lots of options!
Most online directories will require you to have a website with your company or business information. Once you sign up with a site, they'll usually have a template for you to use. This way, you'll get a simple website that lists your business information or upcoming event.
To get traffic to your site, list your website on local directories and establish social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, for instance. Readers can click on those links so they're directed to your website.
Read the fine print when you set up your website. You don't want to be surprised with fees later on.
10. Set up your own blog.
Connect with customers or event-goers in your area.
You can post regular updates about products or getting ready for a show or concert, for instance. Your readers can also sign up to get notifications whenever you post new information so it's a great way to get free advertising.
Update your blog frequently so you rank higher in search engine results. Readers will also be more likely to check out your blog if there's always new content.
11. Try search engine optimization (SEO) to get website traffic.
Add relevant keywords and your location to your site.
Try to use the keywords several times and include them in the titles and link text so they pop up on local search engine results. SEO is really important for driving traffic to your business or company and it's totally free!
For instance, if you're a plumber, you might include "Denver plumber" or "24-hour Denver plumbing" as prominent keywords on your site. This way, when someone in your area searches for a plumber, you're more likely to rank higher in the search results.
You should also update your website regularly so you rank higher in search engine results.
12. Make a listing for your local Yellow Pages online.
Claim your business listing on Yellow Pages.
Go to the website and enter your company or business name along with your contact information. The Yellow Pages will contact you to verify that the information is correct. This process might not sound helpful, but it means that search engines will be able to find your business or company much easier.
Find the site here: https://www.yellowpages.com/. Remember to check the fine print so you don't accidentally sign up for paid advertising.
13. Get a listing on Google Places.
Create a free Google account for your business or company.
You can list your business and set up a profile with Google. Don't forget to include keywords in your description along with your location. This way, you can target a local audience.
Google Places ensures that you're sharing the most up-to-date information about your product, company, or event. It's also necessary if you want your business to show up on Google Maps.
With Google's My Business, you can post updates on your profile and interact with customer comments
Tips
Be sure to monitor your accounts on all local directories and social networking sites. You may need to respond to comments and ratings.
Most local directories offer advanced features that are available with paid subscriptions. Start with as much free advertising as possible. Then, evaluate these advertising opportunities based on your budget and objectives.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Design a simple online ad.\\nUse a free website to make an ad that promotes your product or service.\\nWhen it comes to effective advertising, simple is better! Your audience should be able to glance at the ad and immediately tell what it's promoting. Don't forget to include the name of the product or your business along with important info like your phone number, business address, or website.\\nYou can find lots of free ad creators like Creatopy, Canva, and Lucidpress.\\nFor instance, if you have a flower shop, use a single bouquet or flower for your ad instead of a stock photo of a couple. Put the name of your store, its hours, and the shop's phone number.\\n2. Post on community pages on social media.\\nEstablish Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.\\nYou might not think of these big tech companies as local, but you can use them to create free event pages or share info with a local audience. Sure, you can also buy ads, but if you're not into paying, you can make free posts promoting products, tweets about services you offer, or images of events and products. Include links to your website so people can learn more about your business, event, or services.\\nDon't forget small online communities like https://nextdoor.com/. You'll register an account to get access to a neighborhood community app.\\nUse visuals to grab people's attention. This is a great opportunity to share images of something you're selling, for instance.\\n3. Host a free giveaway on social media.\\nCreate buzz around your event or product with a giveaway.\\nAsk people to like the post, share it, or tag a friend to be entered in a drawing for something. You could give away a product like a bath bomb, offer a service like a free massage, or give out a few free tickets to your event.\\nIf you have a newsletter, encourage people to sign up for it and they'll get an entry into the drawing.\\n4. Engage in social media forums to share your information.\\nDo a keyword search on a social media site for what you're advertising.\\nDon't forget to include your location in the search so you get results in your area. You'll need to register a personal account so you can comment, but then you can interact with a local audience. Not only can you share your business or company information, but you can get to know potential clients and answer questions they might have.\\nFor instance, if you restore classic cars, you might join a Facebook group that finds or sells vintage cars.\\nUse a memorable hashtag! Come up with a hashtag that mentions your business or event and use it when you comment on other users' posts. This is a great way to get people curious and talking about your product or event.\\n5. Put up the ad on your local Craigslist site.\\nGo to Craigslist and enter your local area.\\nFrom there, just click \\\"post\\\" to create a free advertisement. You can advertise things that you're selling or services that you provide. You can also inform your community about an event or workshop. Although it's not a flashy site, it is easy to use and completely free.\\nFind Craigslist here: https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites. You can share your ad link by email or post it to your social media accounts.\\nDon't want to use Craigslist? No problem! Check out https://www.webclassifieds.us/forum/ or register on https://www.finditclassifieds.com/users/register.asp.\\n6. Use local business directories to put up ads.\\nMake listings and post them on a variety of free sites.\\nSpend a little time going to several directory sites and sign up your business or company. Keep in mind that while these are big, national websites, by entering your information and your location, you'll come up in local directories and search results. Here are a few of the most popular ones to get you started:\\nYelp\\nBetter Business Bureau\\nAngie's List\\nMerchant Circle\\nLocal.com\\n7. Fire off press releases to local media.\\nWrite a press release about the event and email it to local news agencies.\\nYour local newspapers can publish the press release on their online events page. This is a fantastic way to generate publicity and you'll quickly reach a local audience.\\nTo write the release, include a catchy headline and come up with 2 to 3 sentences describing the event. Most news sites want you to keep the release brief, so don't add more than another paragraph. Finish up with an \\\"About Us\\\" section where you describe your business.\\n8. Place an ad on your Chamber of Commerce's website.\\nLook up your local chamber's business directory.\\nFill out their online form or call them with the information you want to advertise. They may distribute the information in a chamber newsletter or they'll feature you in their local business directory.\\nMost times, you don't have to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce, but you should check first.\\nGetting on the chamber's directory can boost your ranking on big search engines.\\n9. Create a website about your services, products, or event.\\nDo a quick search for free website builders—you have lots of options!\\nMost online directories will require you to have a website with your company or business information. Once you sign up with a site, they'll usually have a template for you to use. This way, you'll get a simple website that lists your business information or upcoming event.\\nTo get traffic to your site, list your website on local directories and establish social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, for instance. Readers can click on those links so they're directed to your website.\\nRead the fine print when you set up your website. You don't want to be surprised with fees later on.\\n10. Set up your own blog.\\nConnect with customers or event-goers in your area.\\nYou can post regular updates about products or getting ready for a show or concert, for instance. Your readers can also sign up to get notifications whenever you post new information so it's a great way to get free advertising.\\nUpdate your blog frequently so you rank higher in search engine results. Readers will also be more likely to check out your blog if there's always new content.\\n11. Try search engine optimization (SEO) to get website traffic.\\nAdd relevant keywords and your location to your site.\\nTry to use the keywords several times and include them in the titles and link text so they pop up on local search engine results. SEO is really important for driving traffic to your business or company and it's totally free!\\nFor instance, if you're a plumber, you might include \\\"Denver plumber\\\" or \\\"24-hour Denver plumbing\\\" as prominent keywords on your site. This way, when someone in your area searches for a plumber, you're more likely to rank higher in the search results.\\nYou should also update your website regularly so you rank higher in search engine results.\\n12. Make a listing for your local Yellow Pages online.\\nClaim your business listing on Yellow Pages.\\nGo to the website and enter your company or business name along with your contact information. The Yellow Pages will contact you to verify that the information is correct. This process might not sound helpful, but it means that search engines will be able to find your business or company much easier.\\nFind the site here: https://www.yellowpages.com/. Remember to check the fine print so you don't accidentally sign up for paid advertising.\\n13. Get a listing on Google Places.\\nCreate a free Google account for your business or company.\\nYou can list your business and set up a profile with Google. Don't forget to include keywords in your description along with your location. This way, you can target a local audience.\\nGoogle Places ensures that you're sharing the most up-to-date information about your product, company, or event. It's also necessary if you want your business to show up on Google Maps.\\nWith Google's My Business, you can post updates on your profile and interact with customer comments\\nTips\\nBe sure to monitor your accounts on all local directories and social networking sites. You may need to respond to comments and ratings.\\nMost local directories offer advanced features that are available with paid subscriptions. Start with as much free advertising as possible. Then, evaluate these advertising opportunities based on your budget and objectives.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"The internet is a fantastic resource for promoting your business, services, or events for free. It can also feel a little overwhelming, especially when you're trying to target just a local audience. Don't worry! There are plenty of websites tailored to local advertising and even large search engines give you local advertising options. Read on for some great ways to get started.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Design a simple online ad.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Use a free website to make an ad that promotes your product or service.\", \"描述\": \"When it comes to effective advertising, simple is better! Your audience should be able to glance at the ad and immediately tell what it's promoting. Don't forget to include the name of the product or your business along with important info like your phone number, business address, or website.\\nYou can find lots of free ad creators like Creatopy, Canva, and Lucidpress.\\nFor instance, if you have a flower shop, use a single bouquet or flower for your ad instead of a stock photo of a couple. Put the name of your store, its hours, and the shop's phone number.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Post on community pages on social media.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Establish Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.\", \"描述\": \"You might not think of these big tech companies as local, but you can use them to create free event pages or share info with a local audience. Sure, you can also buy ads, but if you're not into paying, you can make free posts promoting products, tweets about services you offer, or images of events and products. Include links to your website so people can learn more about your business, event, or services.\\nDon't forget small online communities like https://nextdoor.com/. You'll register an account to get access to a neighborhood community app.\\nUse visuals to grab people's attention. This is a great opportunity to share images of something you're selling, for instance.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Host a free giveaway on social media.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Create buzz around your event or product with a giveaway.\", \"描述\": \"Ask people to like the post, share it, or tag a friend to be entered in a drawing for something. You could give away a product like a bath bomb, offer a service like a free massage, or give out a few free tickets to your event.\\nIf you have a newsletter, encourage people to sign up for it and they'll get an entry into the drawing.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Engage in social media forums to share your information.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Do a keyword search on a social media site for what you're advertising.\", \"描述\": \"Don't forget to include your location in the search so you get results in your area. You'll need to register a personal account so you can comment, but then you can interact with a local audience. Not only can you share your business or company information, but you can get to know potential clients and answer questions they might have.\\nFor instance, if you restore classic cars, you might join a Facebook group that finds or sells vintage cars.\\nUse a memorable hashtag! Come up with a hashtag that mentions your business or event and use it when you comment on other users' posts. This is a great way to get people curious and talking about your product or event.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Put up the ad on your local Craigslist site.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Go to Craigslist and enter your local area.\", \"描述\": \"From there, just click \\\"post\\\" to create a free advertisement. You can advertise things that you're selling or services that you provide. You can also inform your community about an event or workshop. Although it's not a flashy site, it is easy to use and completely free.\\nFind Craigslist here: https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites. You can share your ad link by email or post it to your social media accounts.\\nDon't want to use Craigslist? No problem! Check out https://www.webclassifieds.us/forum/ or register on https://www.finditclassifieds.com/users/register.asp.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Use local business directories to put up ads.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Make listings and post them on a variety of free sites.\", \"描述\": \"Spend a little time going to several directory sites and sign up your business or company. Keep in mind that while these are big, national websites, by entering your information and your location, you'll come up in local directories and search results. Here are a few of the most popular ones to get you started:\\nYelp\\nBetter Business Bureau\\nAngie's List\\nMerchant Circle\\nLocal.com\"}]}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Fire off press releases to local media.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Write a press release about the event and email it to local news agencies.\", \"描述\": \"Your local newspapers can publish the press release on their online events page. This is a fantastic way to generate publicity and you'll quickly reach a local audience.\\nTo write the release, include a catchy headline and come up with 2 to 3 sentences describing the event. Most news sites want you to keep the release brief, so don't add more than another paragraph. Finish up with an \\\"About Us\\\" section where you describe your business.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Place an ad on your Chamber of Commerce's website.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Look up your local chamber's business directory.\", \"描述\": \"Fill out their online form or call them with the information you want to advertise. They may distribute the information in a chamber newsletter or they'll feature you in their local business directory.\\nMost times, you don't have to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce, but you should check first.\\nGetting on the chamber's directory can boost your ranking on big search engines.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Create a website about your services, products, or event.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Do a quick search for free website builders—you have lots of options!\", \"描述\": \"Most online directories will require you to have a website with your company or business information. Once you sign up with a site, they'll usually have a template for you to use. This way, you'll get a simple website that lists your business information or upcoming event.\\nTo get traffic to your site, list your website on local directories and establish social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, for instance. Readers can click on those links so they're directed to your website.\\nRead the fine print when you set up your website. You don't want to be surprised with fees later on.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Set up your own blog.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Connect with customers or event-goers in your area.\", \"描述\": \"You can post regular updates about products or getting ready for a show or concert, for instance. Your readers can also sign up to get notifications whenever you post new information so it's a great way to get free advertising.\\nUpdate your blog frequently so you rank higher in search engine results. Readers will also be more likely to check out your blog if there's always new content.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 11, \"标题\": \"Try search engine optimization (SEO) to get website traffic.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Add relevant keywords and your location to your site.\", \"描述\": \"Try to use the keywords several times and include them in the titles and link text so they pop up on local search engine results. SEO is really important for driving traffic to your business or company and it's totally free!\\nFor instance, if you're a plumber, you might include \\\"Denver plumber\\\" or \\\"24-hour Denver plumbing\\\" as prominent keywords on your site. This way, when someone in your area searches for a plumber, you're more likely to rank higher in the search results.\\nYou should also update your website regularly so you rank higher in search engine results.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 12, \"标题\": \"Make a listing for your local Yellow Pages online.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Claim your business listing on Yellow Pages.\", \"描述\": \"Go to the website and enter your company or business name along with your contact information. The Yellow Pages will contact you to verify that the information is correct. This process might not sound helpful, but it means that search engines will be able to find your business or company much easier.\\nFind the site here: https://www.yellowpages.com/. 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1,512 | How to Advertise Music Lessons | 1. Getting the Word out
1-1. Ask other business owners to carry your cards or flyers.
Think about the specific demographic you are trying to reach with your advertisements, and where else they might be frequenting in your town.
Kids under 18, for example, might also be taking karate lessons, or playing recreational basketball at the local sports club.
Adult clients interested in learning an instrument might be at a local bar or restaurant that regularly hosts live music. These would be good places to advertise your lessons.
1-2. Have your network spread the word about your music lessons.
This is especially important if you are just starting out. Tell anyone and everyone you know about your services to generate some word-of-mouth buzz.
You should always have business cards or flyers on you that you can give to friends who might be able to connect you with potential clients.
For example, a friend who is in real estate could leave your flyer on the counter of a home they just sold to a family with young kids.
1-3. See if local school music teachers will refer interested students to you.
If you have kids of your own that are in school, reach out to their music teacher and tell them about your private lessons. If you don’t have kids in school, that’s totally fine. Make some calls to schools around town and try to get connected to their music teachers.
Offer to assist with a rehearsal for a chance to advertise your services and hand out flyers for kids to take home to their parents.
Creating a relationship with a school’s music teacher is a great way to create a steady stream of referrals for years to come.
Nurture this relationship and try to offer something in return to make things mutually beneficial between you and the school’s music teacher.
1-4. Join an online referral site to make it easy for local students to find you.
There are a number of sites that allow visitors to find local music teachers based on parameters like instrument and geographic location.
There is usually a small administrative fee (about 10%) that is taken out once you’ve been paid by a student to cover the costs of the services the website provides.
To sign up, simply fill out your profile details, your experience level, complete a background check, and agree to the independent contractor terms.
If you’re looking for a site that’s free to join, check out https://takelessons.com/teachers.
1-5. Put up flyers at your community center or other public space.
Be sure to check with the offices to make sure this is allowed or to get the proper permits for advertising. You can also have friends put up your flyers at their respective churches or similar community centers.
Consider hiring a graphic designer to make high-quality mailable flyers.
You can add a personal touch, like a picture of yourself playing an instrument along with your contact information.
Flyers can be mailed out using a direct-mail marketing service. For a service that will allow you to design a mailable promotional material and send it to targeted demographics, check out https://click2mail.com/?USPS=1.
1-6. Display a sign visible to drivers passing by your business.
Check with your local laws and regulations or homeowner’s association to be sure that you are allowed to advertise this way without attaining any kind of permit.
Get a sandwich board folding sign and make sure it is visible from a high-traffic area.
Display the name of your business, the instruments you teach, and a phone number.
If you have space, add more information such as your rates, hours of operation, or any special promotions you are currently offering.
1-7. Use Internet advertising services for highly targeted marketing.
Internet services are highly customizable and pricing is flexible based on your budget. They are a great way to reach clients in a highly targeted manner.
Google AdWords is a pay-by-click style, where you only pay when people visit your website or contact you through an ad shown through this service.
Facebook Ads allow you to set your own budget that can be as low as $1 per day.
1-8. Book a radio or television ad to reach a specific niche.
Check in with your local radio stations and TV stations for rates. Typically, the greater the reach of the station, the higher the price for a spot. Depending on the level of quality you’re trying to achieve, production can cost thousands of dollars on top of the cost of placing an ad.
A radio ad can cost anywhere between $200 and $5,000 depending on your location, time slots, and other factors that determine the volume of exposure.
You can expect to pay between $30 and $200 per showing of your ad on cable TV channels, depending on time of day, what channel, your location, and other factors.
Perform market research to understand where you can reach your intended demographic.
For insights into demographics for certain TV stations, consider buying this information from http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights.html.
1-9. Take out a print ad for local exposure.
Contact your local newspaper or other publication for rates regarding advertisements. Many newspapers have graphic designers on staff that can design your ad for you.
You can also hire your own graphic designer to create your advertisement.
Be sure to ask the publication about dimensions, color options and any other potential restrictions on what can go into your ad before designing.
2. Setting Yourself Apart from the Competition
2-1. Offer appetizing incentives for referrals.
Give fun perks to current students for referrals, like the chance to pick a prize from a prize bin. Keep the age of your clientele in mind. Picking from the prize bin will be more exciting for children, whereas adults would probably appreciate a discounted or free lesson in exchange for a referral.
2-2. Offer a free public lesson to attract new clients.
This is a great way for people who are curious to get their feet wet learning a new instrument without having to commit to spending money on lessons.
Don’t get too technical with this lesson; keep it light and interesting.
Try to offer a constructive critique to as many attendees as possible that they can implement and see improvements from right away.
Focus this lesson by limiting it to one specific instrument.
If you get a lot of interest from a variety of people, consider holding separate sessions for different age groups or ability levels.
2-3. Volunteer with a school’s music department to increase referrals.
If you have the time, this is a good way to build a relationship with a school’s music department and secure referrals for the foreseeable future.
Check with neighbors and friends who have younger kids to get connected with a school’s music department before reaching out on your own.
A parent’s recommendation can help validate you as a qualified good samaritan.
2-4. Advertise benefits of music lessons people may be unaware of.
Learning an instrument has all kinds of positive cognitive side effects. This could be especially interesting to parents with young children.
For example, taking piano lessons can improve reading skills in children.
Making music can significantly improve positive social behaviors in young children, making them more agreeable and cooperative.
2-5. Buy a car magnet to advertise your lessons as you drive around.
Include the name of your business, some contact information, a logo, and a slogan or short testimonial.
Search online for services that print custom magnets. There are sites that offer bulk orders of magnets and others that offer individual orders.
Sizes range from 5.5” circular magnets to 12” x 24” rectangular door magnets.
Bulk orders for magnets typically require a purchase of at least 100 and are approximately $500. Individual orders can range from $10 to $40, depending on size and design specifications.
2-6. Write a feature in your local newspaper about a musical topic.
Show your knowledge by writing a piece in the local paper about a concert that just happened or the benefits of taking music lessons.
Send an email or call your local newspaper’s offices to pitch an arts editor the idea for a guest editorial about a musical topic.
You may also be able to contribute a guest article to an existing column devoted to music and culture in your community.
This will build your recognition in your community and can also make you more visible on Internet search engines.
3. Staying Relevant
3-1. Market your lessons to underserved populations.
If you’re looking to gain more clients, do some research to figure out where in your local music lesson market there is an underserved population. For example:
Does anyone else offer in-home music lessons?
Is anyone else offering music lessons for retirement communities?
Are your competitors offering pre-kindergarten music lessons?
Is there a new type of music editing program software that you’re familiar with? Could you teach someone else how to use it?
3-2. Create a website to increase your web presence.
It’s easy to create a website for your business with some of the free platforms out there today. These platforms will increase your web presence and provide a place for you to post important information about your services. Make sure your website’s URL is on all your promotional materials!
Use your new website to advertise special promotions, show your normal rates, advertise group classes, and provide contact information.
You can also post photos and videos of you playing instruments and teaching students.
Keeping up a blog on your site is a good way to keep people updated on happenings with your business.
Research search engine optimization (SEO) to see how your website can more organically appear in search results.
3-3. Host a summer camp if you have the time and resources.
Some clients may be too busy during the school year to take lessons. A summer camp provides an opportunity for those interested in taking lessons with a limited time window.
Advertise your summer camp during the spring around schools and other similar businesses, like martial arts studios and sports clubs.
Be specific in your marketing efforts about your intended age group, instrument focus, hours per day, how many days it will last, pricing, and further details.
Have an idea of how many campers you can take on and distribute your advertisements accordingly.
3-4. Perform your music to show off your skills and attract clients.
Every so often, sign up to perform your music live at a coffee shop, restaurant or other venue. This is a good opportunity to show your skills and advertise your services. Invite current clients and bring business cards and flyers!
Do some research to find out where in your community your style of music is played. If you play jazz piano, you will probably have better luck meeting new clients by playing at a cocktail lounge than a rowdy dive bar.
Call the owner to ask about booking a gig. Many establishments that regularly host musicians will also have information regarding this topic on their websites.
3-5. Join a local music teachers’ association for benefits and referrals.
Most cities have a music teachers’ association. Joining yours will be a good way to land referrals and stay on top of new opportunities to attract clients.
A little bit of Internet research will help you find a local association.
There are also national associations you can join to gain benefits like discounts on conferences and competitions, educational opportunities, and professional support services.
A yearly membership for the Music Teachers National Association is $77; it is one of the most eminent music teachers’ associations in the country https://www.mtna.org/.
Warnings
Always get permission from individuals or parents before posting a picture displaying their likeness or the likeness of their child on your webpage or in other promotional materials.
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Display a sign visible to drivers passing by your business.\\nCheck with your local laws and regulations or homeowner’s association to be sure that you are allowed to advertise this way without attaining any kind of permit.\\nGet a sandwich board folding sign and make sure it is visible from a high-traffic area.\\nDisplay the name of your business, the instruments you teach, and a phone number.\\nIf you have space, add more information such as your rates, hours of operation, or any special promotions you are currently offering.\\n1-7. Use Internet advertising services for highly targeted marketing.\\nInternet services are highly customizable and pricing is flexible based on your budget. 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Offer a free public lesson to attract new clients.\\nThis is a great way for people who are curious to get their feet wet learning a new instrument without having to commit to spending money on lessons.\\nDon’t get too technical with this lesson; keep it light and interesting.\\nTry to offer a constructive critique to as many attendees as possible that they can implement and see improvements from right away.\\nFocus this lesson by limiting it to one specific instrument.\\nIf you get a lot of interest from a variety of people, consider holding separate sessions for different age groups or ability levels.\\n2-3. Volunteer with a school’s music department to increase referrals.\\nIf you have the time, this is a good way to build a relationship with a school’s music department and secure referrals for the foreseeable future.\\nCheck with neighbors and friends who have younger kids to get connected with a school’s music department before reaching out on your own.\\nA parent’s recommendation can help validate you as a qualified good samaritan.\\n2-4. Advertise benefits of music lessons people may be unaware of.\\nLearning an instrument has all kinds of positive cognitive side effects. This could be especially interesting to parents with young children.\\nFor example, taking piano lessons can improve reading skills in children.\\nMaking music can significantly improve positive social behaviors in young children, making them more agreeable and cooperative.\\n2-5. Buy a car magnet to advertise your lessons as you drive around.\\nInclude the name of your business, some contact information, a logo, and a slogan or short testimonial.\\nSearch online for services that print custom magnets. There are sites that offer bulk orders of magnets and others that offer individual orders.\\nSizes range from 5.5” circular magnets to 12” x 24” rectangular door magnets.\\nBulk orders for magnets typically require a purchase of at least 100 and are approximately $500. Individual orders can range from $10 to $40, depending on size and design specifications.\\n2-6. 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Joining yours will be a good way to land referrals and stay on top of new opportunities to attract clients.\\nA little bit of Internet research will help you find a local association.\\nThere are also national associations you can join to gain benefits like discounts on conferences and competitions, educational opportunities, and professional support services.\\nA yearly membership for the Music Teachers National Association is $77; it is one of the most eminent music teachers’ associations in the country https://www.mtna.org/.\\nWarnings\\nAlways get permission from individuals or parents before posting a picture displaying their likeness or the likeness of their child on your webpage or in other promotional materials.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out as a music teacher or you’re looking to expand your current client base, advertising is key to making people in your community aware of the services you offer. Whether you’re advertising by mail, on the Internet, or spreading the word through your network, effective advertising will ensure that your skills as a music teacher are common knowledge in your city or town.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Getting the Word out\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Ask other business owners to carry your cards or flyers.\", \"描述\": \"Think about the specific demographic you are trying to reach with your advertisements, and where else they might be frequenting in your town.\\nKids under 18, for example, might also be taking karate lessons, or playing recreational basketball at the local sports club.\\nAdult clients interested in learning an instrument might be at a local bar or restaurant that regularly hosts live music. These would be good places to advertise your lessons.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Have your network spread the word about your music lessons.\", \"描述\": \"This is especially important if you are just starting out. Tell anyone and everyone you know about your services to generate some word-of-mouth buzz.\\nYou should always have business cards or flyers on you that you can give to friends who might be able to connect you with potential clients.\\nFor example, a friend who is in real estate could leave your flyer on the counter of a home they just sold to a family with young kids.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"See if local school music teachers will refer interested students to you.\", \"描述\": \"If you have kids of your own that are in school, reach out to their music teacher and tell them about your private lessons. If you don’t have kids in school, that’s totally fine. Make some calls to schools around town and try to get connected to their music teachers.\\nOffer to assist with a rehearsal for a chance to advertise your services and hand out flyers for kids to take home to their parents.\\nCreating a relationship with a school’s music teacher is a great way to create a steady stream of referrals for years to come.\\nNurture this relationship and try to offer something in return to make things mutually beneficial between you and the school’s music teacher.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Join an online referral site to make it easy for local students to find you.\", \"描述\": \"There are a number of sites that allow visitors to find local music teachers based on parameters like instrument and geographic location.\\nThere is usually a small administrative fee (about 10%) that is taken out once you’ve been paid by a student to cover the costs of the services the website provides.\\nTo sign up, simply fill out your profile details, your experience level, complete a background check, and agree to the independent contractor terms.\\nIf you’re looking for a site that’s free to join, check out https://takelessons.com/teachers.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Put up flyers at your community center or other public space.\", \"描述\": \"Be sure to check with the offices to make sure this is allowed or to get the proper permits for advertising. You can also have friends put up your flyers at their respective churches or similar community centers.\\nConsider hiring a graphic designer to make high-quality mailable flyers.\\nYou can add a personal touch, like a picture of yourself playing an instrument along with your contact information.\\nFlyers can be mailed out using a direct-mail marketing service. For a service that will allow you to design a mailable promotional material and send it to targeted demographics, check out https://click2mail.com/?USPS=1.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Display a sign visible to drivers passing by your business.\", \"描述\": \"Check with your local laws and regulations or homeowner’s association to be sure that you are allowed to advertise this way without attaining any kind of permit.\\nGet a sandwich board folding sign and make sure it is visible from a high-traffic area.\\nDisplay the name of your business, the instruments you teach, and a phone number.\\nIf you have space, add more information such as your rates, hours of operation, or any special promotions you are currently offering.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Use Internet advertising services for highly targeted marketing.\", \"描述\": \"Internet services are highly customizable and pricing is flexible based on your budget. They are a great way to reach clients in a highly targeted manner.\\nGoogle AdWords is a pay-by-click style, where you only pay when people visit your website or contact you through an ad shown through this service.\\nFacebook Ads allow you to set your own budget that can be as low as $1 per day.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Book a radio or television ad to reach a specific niche.\", \"描述\": \"Check in with your local radio stations and TV stations for rates. Typically, the greater the reach of the station, the higher the price for a spot. Depending on the level of quality you’re trying to achieve, production can cost thousands of dollars on top of the cost of placing an ad.\\nA radio ad can cost anywhere between $200 and $5,000 depending on your location, time slots, and other factors that determine the volume of exposure.\\nYou can expect to pay between $30 and $200 per showing of your ad on cable TV channels, depending on time of day, what channel, your location, and other factors.\\nPerform market research to understand where you can reach your intended demographic.\\nFor insights into demographics for certain TV stations, consider buying this information from http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights.html.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Take out a print ad for local exposure.\", \"描述\": \"Contact your local newspaper or other publication for rates regarding advertisements. Many newspapers have graphic designers on staff that can design your ad for you.\\nYou can also hire your own graphic designer to create your advertisement.\\nBe sure to ask the publication about dimensions, color options and any other potential restrictions on what can go into your ad before designing.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Setting Yourself Apart from the Competition\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Offer appetizing incentives for referrals.\", \"描述\": \"Give fun perks to current students for referrals, like the chance to pick a prize from a prize bin. Keep the age of your clientele in mind. Picking from the prize bin will be more exciting for children, whereas adults would probably appreciate a discounted or free lesson in exchange for a referral.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Offer a free public lesson to attract new clients.\", \"描述\": \"This is a great way for people who are curious to get their feet wet learning a new instrument without having to commit to spending money on lessons.\\nDon’t get too technical with this lesson; keep it light and interesting.\\nTry to offer a constructive critique to as many attendees as possible that they can implement and see improvements from right away.\\nFocus this lesson by limiting it to one specific instrument.\\nIf you get a lot of interest from a variety of people, consider holding separate sessions for different age groups or ability levels.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Volunteer with a school’s music department to increase referrals.\", \"描述\": \"If you have the time, this is a good way to build a relationship with a school’s music department and secure referrals for the foreseeable future.\\nCheck with neighbors and friends who have younger kids to get connected with a school’s music department before reaching out on your own.\\nA parent’s recommendation can help validate you as a qualified good samaritan.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Advertise benefits of music lessons people may be unaware of.\", \"描述\": \"Learning an instrument has all kinds of positive cognitive side effects. This could be especially interesting to parents with young children.\\nFor example, taking piano lessons can improve reading skills in children.\\nMaking music can significantly improve positive social behaviors in young children, making them more agreeable and cooperative.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Buy a car magnet to advertise your lessons as you drive around.\", \"描述\": \"Include the name of your business, some contact information, a logo, and a slogan or short testimonial.\\nSearch online for services that print custom magnets. There are sites that offer bulk orders of magnets and others that offer individual orders.\\nSizes range from 5.5” circular magnets to 12” x 24” rectangular door magnets.\\nBulk orders for magnets typically require a purchase of at least 100 and are approximately $500. Individual orders can range from $10 to $40, depending on size and design specifications.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Write a feature in your local newspaper about a musical topic.\", \"描述\": \"Show your knowledge by writing a piece in the local paper about a concert that just happened or the benefits of taking music lessons.\\nSend an email or call your local newspaper’s offices to pitch an arts editor the idea for a guest editorial about a musical topic.\\nYou may also be able to contribute a guest article to an existing column devoted to music and culture in your community.\\nThis will build your recognition in your community and can also make you more visible on Internet search engines.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Staying Relevant\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Market your lessons to underserved populations.\", \"描述\": \"If you’re looking to gain more clients, do some research to figure out where in your local music lesson market there is an underserved population. For example:\\nDoes anyone else offer in-home music lessons?\\nIs anyone else offering music lessons for retirement communities?\\nAre your competitors offering pre-kindergarten music lessons?\\nIs there a new type of music editing program software that you’re familiar with? Could you teach someone else how to use it?\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Create a website to increase your web presence.\", \"描述\": \"It’s easy to create a website for your business with some of the free platforms out there today. These platforms will increase your web presence and provide a place for you to post important information about your services. Make sure your website’s URL is on all your promotional materials!\\nUse your new website to advertise special promotions, show your normal rates, advertise group classes, and provide contact information.\\nYou can also post photos and videos of you playing instruments and teaching students.\\nKeeping up a blog on your site is a good way to keep people updated on happenings with your business.\\nResearch search engine optimization (SEO) to see how your website can more organically appear in search results.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Host a summer camp if you have the time and resources.\", \"描述\": \"Some clients may be too busy during the school year to take lessons. 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Joining yours will be a good way to land referrals and stay on top of new opportunities to attract clients.\\nA little bit of Internet research will help you find a local association.\\nThere are also national associations you can join to gain benefits like discounts on conferences and competitions, educational opportunities, and professional support services.\\nA yearly membership for the Music Teachers National Association is $77; it is one of the most eminent music teachers’ associations in the country https://www.mtna.org/.\"}], \"注意事项\": [\"Always get permission from individuals or parents before posting a picture displaying their likeness or the likeness of their child on your webpage or in other promotional materials.\\n\"]}]}}",
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1,513 | How to Advertise School Clubs | 1. Using School Resources
1-1. Create a catchy statement to put in the morning announcements.
Think of something clever, attention-grabbing, and short to get listener’s attention. Your statement should get the basic information across, like the club name, something fun or interesting it does, and why it’s good to join.
You don’t want to spend too much time going over details--students may get bored and stop listening. Instead, give them the time and location of the first meeting and invite everyone to attend!
Try saying something like, “Checkmate! Want to be a winner? Join Chess Club! Our first meeting is this Friday in Mrs. Jones’ room #24 after school. All skill levels are welcome.”
1-2. Make flyers and posters to hang up around the building.
Make them bold and colorful, and use current trends and pop culture references to really grab everyone’s attention.
Most schools have to give approval from the main office before you can distribute flyers and posters, so be sure you check with them first so they don’t get taken down for not following the rules.
You could also create smaller flyers, by printing four-to-a-page, to pass out to individual students. Bookmarks would be a fun option, too!
1-3. Set up an information station in a busy location.
Ask the main office if you can set up a booth before or after school near the front entrance of the school or by the bus stop. Surround your area with your posters and flyers and be prepared to answer questions.
Offering drinks or small treats is a great way to get people to your table. Once they are there, wow them with information about your club!
You could also set your station up near the cafeteria during lunch or breakfast, but you can choose any place that a lot of students will pass by.
1-4. Go old-school and use word of mouth.
Still one of the best ways to get information out is to talk about it. Tell all of your friends about the club, even if you think they might not be interested, and ask them to tell their other friends.
Talk about all the good stuff like what you do at meetings, how fun competitions are, and the cool trips you might get to go on. Talk it up to get people excited and interested in joining.
2. Advertising Online
2-1. Publish your club information on your school’s website or in the school newsletter.
If you are able to use graphics or images, definitely do that. If you are limited to only words, keep it short and to the point, but also captivating.
Try something clever like, “To be successful in life you need to make the right moves, think strategically, and plan for the future. Chess teaches you all of these skills!” then give information about how to get involved.
This is also a great way to get the information out to parents, who may then encourage their student to join or find out more info.
2-2. Post information on your school’s social media pages.
Ask the main office (or whoever is in charge of communications) to post about your club on their Facebook, Instagram, Twitter--anything goes. The more places they can post the information, the more interest you will have.
Enter the names of those who comment on,“like”, and share the original post into a drawing for a prize. This is a fun way to encourage participation and generate interest.
2-3. Ask your friends to share the school’s post on their social media pages.
The club leader or coordinator and all current members should share the school’s post on their accounts, but ask your other friends to also, even if they aren’t involved yet.
Consider offering a prize to the student who get the most “likes” or re-shares on their Facebook post. The prize can be something simple like free time for younger students or a $5 gift card to a popular hangout spot for older ones.
Images are more eye-catching, so use pictures if possible.
If you have a just a few people post on their account, your club information has the potential to reach thousands of people!
2-4. Create a website for your club.
Sometimes it’s easier for people to look information up online, rather than attend a meeting. Create a fun, interesting website that gives potential members all of the information they need, and inspires them to want to get involved.
Wix, Webflow, and Google Sites offer web templates that are super user-friendly and free to use. Try one of these companies, or do an online search for “free website templates” for more options.
3. Making Meetings Fun
3-1. Schedule your meeting during lunch time so lots of students can come.
Since students will already be at the school, it will be super convenient for them to attend. After school meetings can be hard since students may already have other things to do.
See if a local restaurant can donate pizza or sandwiches and drinks, that way no one has to worry about trying to eat lunch before they come; or have current members chip in to bring in food.
3-2. Keep your meeting relaxed and casual so students feel comfortable.
Sitting in a desk while one person speaks nervously at the front of the room won’t be very engaging. Tell jokes, have some music playing in the background, and walk around and talk to guests before the meeting starts.
Desks lined up in straight lines may feel too much like class time. Arrange the desks in way that students can be grouped together, or put them in a large circle.
3-3. Play an icebreaker game to get your meeting off to a fun start.
Ask each student to write down an interesting or little-known fact about themselves on a small piece of paper. It can be something simple like, “I was born in Canada” or “I skipped 1st grade.”
Shuffle all of the papers and read each one aloud, asking students to guess who each statement belongs to.
This will ease the tension in the room and will help students start to get to know one another.
3-4. Invite a guest speaker to come to the meeting.
Ask them to talk about how great the club is, and the benefits of joining. It can be a teacher who participated in the club when they were a student, or someone well-known in your community who supports you.
Your guest speaker should be able to offer new perspectives, and will inspire and motivate students to be involved.
3-5. Give a prize for bringing guests to your next meeting.
This can be a soda and candy bar, $5 gift card, or even a club shirt if you have them. You can offer something small to each student who brings a guest, and a larger prize to the one who brings the most.
Tips
Don't be discouraged if you don't have much involvement at first. Forming a club-- especially a brand new one--takes a lot of time, effort, and patience. Stay persistent and don't give up trying!
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Make flyers and posters to hang up around the building.\\nMake them bold and colorful, and use current trends and pop culture references to really grab everyone’s attention.\\nMost schools have to give approval from the main office before you can distribute flyers and posters, so be sure you check with them first so they don’t get taken down for not following the rules.\\nYou could also create smaller flyers, by printing four-to-a-page, to pass out to individual students. Bookmarks would be a fun option, too!\\n1-3. Set up an information station in a busy location.\\nAsk the main office if you can set up a booth before or after school near the front entrance of the school or by the bus stop. Surround your area with your posters and flyers and be prepared to answer questions.\\nOffering drinks or small treats is a great way to get people to your table. Once they are there, wow them with information about your club!\\nYou could also set your station up near the cafeteria during lunch or breakfast, but you can choose any place that a lot of students will pass by.\\n1-4. Go old-school and use word of mouth.\\nStill one of the best ways to get information out is to talk about it. Tell all of your friends about the club, even if you think they might not be interested, and ask them to tell their other friends.\\nTalk about all the good stuff like what you do at meetings, how fun competitions are, and the cool trips you might get to go on. Talk it up to get people excited and interested in joining.\\n2. Advertising Online\\n2-1. Publish your club information on your school’s website or in the school newsletter.\\nIf you are able to use graphics or images, definitely do that. If you are limited to only words, keep it short and to the point, but also captivating.\\nTry something clever like, “To be successful in life you need to make the right moves, think strategically, and plan for the future. Chess teaches you all of these skills!” then give information about how to get involved.\\nThis is also a great way to get the information out to parents, who may then encourage their student to join or find out more info.\\n2-2. Post information on your school’s social media pages.\\nAsk the main office (or whoever is in charge of communications) to post about your club on their Facebook, Instagram, Twitter--anything goes. The more places they can post the information, the more interest you will have.\\nEnter the names of those who comment on,“like”, and share the original post into a drawing for a prize. This is a fun way to encourage participation and generate interest.\\n2-3. Ask your friends to share the school’s post on their social media pages.\\nThe club leader or coordinator and all current members should share the school’s post on their accounts, but ask your other friends to also, even if they aren’t involved yet.\\nConsider offering a prize to the student who get the most “likes” or re-shares on their Facebook post. The prize can be something simple like free time for younger students or a $5 gift card to a popular hangout spot for older ones.\\nImages are more eye-catching, so use pictures if possible.\\nIf you have a just a few people post on their account, your club information has the potential to reach thousands of people!\\n2-4. Create a website for your club.\\nSometimes it’s easier for people to look information up online, rather than attend a meeting. Create a fun, interesting website that gives potential members all of the information they need, and inspires them to want to get involved.\\nWix, Webflow, and Google Sites offer web templates that are super user-friendly and free to use. Try one of these companies, or do an online search for “free website templates” for more options.\\n3. Making Meetings Fun\\n3-1. Schedule your meeting during lunch time so lots of students can come.\\nSince students will already be at the school, it will be super convenient for them to attend. After school meetings can be hard since students may already have other things to do.\\nSee if a local restaurant can donate pizza or sandwiches and drinks, that way no one has to worry about trying to eat lunch before they come; or have current members chip in to bring in food.\\n3-2. Keep your meeting relaxed and casual so students feel comfortable.\\nSitting in a desk while one person speaks nervously at the front of the room won’t be very engaging. Tell jokes, have some music playing in the background, and walk around and talk to guests before the meeting starts.\\nDesks lined up in straight lines may feel too much like class time. Arrange the desks in way that students can be grouped together, or put them in a large circle.\\n3-3. Play an icebreaker game to get your meeting off to a fun start.\\nAsk each student to write down an interesting or little-known fact about themselves on a small piece of paper. It can be something simple like, “I was born in Canada” or “I skipped 1st grade.”\\nShuffle all of the papers and read each one aloud, asking students to guess who each statement belongs to.\\nThis will ease the tension in the room and will help students start to get to know one another.\\n3-4. Invite a guest speaker to come to the meeting.\\nAsk them to talk about how great the club is, and the benefits of joining. It can be a teacher who participated in the club when they were a student, or someone well-known in your community who supports you.\\nYour guest speaker should be able to offer new perspectives, and will inspire and motivate students to be involved.\\n3-5. Give a prize for bringing guests to your next meeting.\\nThis can be a soda and candy bar, $5 gift card, or even a club shirt if you have them. You can offer something small to each student who brings a guest, and a larger prize to the one who brings the most.\\nTips\\nDon't be discouraged if you don't have much involvement at first. Forming a club-- especially a brand new one--takes a lot of time, effort, and patience. Stay persistent and don't give up trying!\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Are you starting a new club and need more members? You’ll need to advertise in a bunch of different ways in order to spread the word and get people to join. By using your building’s resources, as well as outside sources like websites and social media, you’ll have the best chance to build your club. Then, keep members engaged by planning fun meetings.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Using School Resources\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Create a catchy statement to put in the morning announcements.\", \"描述\": \"Think of something clever, attention-grabbing, and short to get listener’s attention. Your statement should get the basic information across, like the club name, something fun or interesting it does, and why it’s good to join.\\nYou don’t want to spend too much time going over details--students may get bored and stop listening. Instead, give them the time and location of the first meeting and invite everyone to attend!\\nTry saying something like, “Checkmate! Want to be a winner? Join Chess Club! Our first meeting is this Friday in Mrs. Jones’ room #24 after school. All skill levels are welcome.”\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Make flyers and posters to hang up around the building.\", \"描述\": \"Make them bold and colorful, and use current trends and pop culture references to really grab everyone’s attention.\\nMost schools have to give approval from the main office before you can distribute flyers and posters, so be sure you check with them first so they don’t get taken down for not following the rules.\\nYou could also create smaller flyers, by printing four-to-a-page, to pass out to individual students. Bookmarks would be a fun option, too!\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Set up an information station in a busy location.\", \"描述\": \"Ask the main office if you can set up a booth before or after school near the front entrance of the school or by the bus stop. Surround your area with your posters and flyers and be prepared to answer questions.\\nOffering drinks or small treats is a great way to get people to your table. 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1,514 | How to Advertise Your Used Car for Sale | 1. Advertising Online
1-1. Advertise in a minimum of three places.
To bring in the most potential buyers, select three spots to place your ad. You could go all online or do a combination of websites and in-person methods, such as flyers. Make sure that you post the same information to all of these places to avoid any confusion.
Be sure to update all of your postings and flyers if you choose to change your selling terms, such as lowering your asking price.
1-2. Advertise on a sales website.
There are a number of websites that will allow you to post a used car ad, sometimes even with photos or video. Look into Craiglist, eBay, and AutoTrader for a start. Read over the terms closely to see if you will be charged a fee for posting, how long your post will run on the site, and other details.
Be aware that some sites will clean out all ads on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. This just means that you will need to hop online again and re-post your listing every so often.
Some of the websites use a fairly straightforward classifieds format where you list all of the information and then wait for a response. Other sites, such as eBay Motors, go with an auction format. This means that your vehicle could be sold with a reserve price (a set minimum) or a fixed amount.
1-3. Utilize social networking sites.
Take a few good pictures of your vehicle and create posts in Facebook and Twitter to let your friends and family know that you are selling. Ask them to share your posts and to spread the information around. Be sure to watch your email and message windows after you post in case someone outside of your friends list contacts you.
You can also network with your friends, family, and co-workers in person. Ask them if they know if anyone is looking to purchase a vehicle and give them the details in case they find someone.
1-4. Post on a peer-to-peer website.
These sites often cater to people interested in a certain type of car, sometimes a specialty make or model. Beepi, Tred, and Zipflip are all examples of buyer-seller direct marketplaces. Be aware that these sites may require that a seller jump through more hoops by following return and warranty policies.
If you are catering to buyers with more car expertise, then include additional details in your ad. You might write about any modifications you’ve made or the original dating of the parts.
A similar option is to post on an auto message board. Instead of a formal ad, you will likely need to put as much information as you can into an informal posting. Some boards will include a classified section just for this purpose.
2. Advertising in Print or in Person
2-1. Take out an ad in your newspaper.
Most local papers and newsletters contain a section devoted to classified listings. Depending on the circulation of the paper and the size of your ad, this can be a cheap way to find possible buyers. The drawback is that your car may take longer to sell because it’s not as visible as other options.
For example, you might write, "Reliable Car for Sale: 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe, Red, 25,0000 miles, One Owner, Maintenance Records and Vehicle History available upon request, Asking Price $7,000 OBO, Call XXX-XXX-XXXX for more details."
2-2. Post paper signs throughout your community.
Create a simple flyer that contains a clear picture of your car, the price, any details on the make and model, and your contact information. Attach these flyers to message boards at your office, church, grocery store, library, and even gym. Include rip-off tabs at the bottom of the sheet to make it easy for buyers to get ahold of you.
Try printing out your flyers on colored paper to get even more attention. Just make sure that this does not distort the appearance of your car’s photo.
Go around every few days and make sure that your flyers are still in place. If the location has removed them, it is okay to ask if there is an approved area for posting.
2-3. Enlist your mechanic’s help.
If you have a regular mechanic that you go to, tell them that you are selling your car and would like any advice that they can offer. They might even let you park it on their lot. Or, they may just spread the word to other customers or let you put up a flyer in their waiting room.
Your mechanic may be able to tell you which features to emphasize, such as especially good tires or a solid alarm system.
2-4. Write "for sale" on your car with window paint.
If you already have another vehicle, park your car off to the side of a main road with "for sale" written in big letters on the windshield. Then, on the other windows, write more details about the car, like the asking price, mileage, and year. If you don’t have another car yet, simply write the same information on one or two side windows and continue to drive it around.
After you finish the sign, take a good number of steps back and look at it. Make sure that other people could read it from afar.
3. Creating the Best Ad
3-1. Price it correctly.
Enter your car’s information onto a website, such as Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds, to get an instant appraisal. Or, scour the local classified ads to see if there are other people selling cars similar to yours. Find a price point you're comfortable with, keeping in mind that the buyer might try to negotiate with you and you'll probably end up getting less than your asking price.
Private party sellers generally see the best results with a price that is rounded, such as $11,000.
After you receive the online estimates, price your car between 97-102 percent of those figures.
Give potential buyers more information regarding your openness to negotiations by stating “firm” or “best offer” in your ad.
3-2. Write a specific ad.
Provide as many details regarding your car’s condition, model, mileage, and extras as you can. The more details that you provide the fewer random buyer questions you will need to answer. Do your best to avoid cheesy phrases, such as “like new,” as they are just narrative dead weight. Read through your ad’s text a few times to check that it sounds approachable and interesting.
For example, if your car has a clean accident history, then point this out and state that a vehicle history report is available upon request.
To draw in thrifty buyers, state if your car has exceptional gas mileage or other cost-saving features. Also, include a brief mention of any warranties that still cover the car.
3-3. Be honest about any flaws or damage.
To establish trust with a potential buyer, briefly mention any mechanical issues that might need to be addressed. You could even list your car’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), so that interested parties can do some research on their own.
Don’t take this too far and list everything that is wrong with your car. Just pick out one or two potential concerns to point out in your ad.
3-4. Provide a minimum of ten photos.
It’s easier for a buyer to envision themselves in a car when they can actually see it. If you are posting online, add photos up until you reach the limit. If you are creating a flyer, choose one or two shots that show off your car’s best features. Include photos of both the interior and exterior, if possible.
Get a bit creative and add in shots from a variety of angles. You can even include a video ad if the website will support it.
Tips
Consider doing any low-cost repairs before selling, so that you can ask for a higher price.[14]
X
Research source
Have all maintenance records available for potential buyers to look through.
Warnings
As soon as you post your ads, be available to take calls, texts, or emails.[15]
X
Research source
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1,515 | How to Advertise Your Web Design Business | 1. Advertising your Website Online
1-1. Advertise online.
You can use paid advertising, free advertising, social media, online directories and a variety of other techniques to spread the word about your business.
Look for a way to stand out, especially if you're competing against software that's telling your customer base that they don't need to hire you. You might position yourself by saying "You might think that you don't need a web designer because all the software told you that you didn't, but here's why you still need me to help you."
Free options to advertise locally online will depend on what you are advertising. If it is an event like an open house for a realtor or a seminar, you can set up an event on Facebook using Facebook events in their calendar to promote it.
Use websites like event break. It is free to list your events and put ticket information. It can show in local search results when someone is looking for something to do.
You can use free resources like Craiglist to advertise your business. If you want to advertise your business online, make sure you are listed in the local directories.
1-2. Work on your own website.
Websites are important for any business to have as the Internet continues to pull in consumers in nearly every industry, but since websites are your business, your company definitely needs one. How you structure your website is up to you, but you should have a clear focus on what your skill is while providing the information potential customers need. Your website doesn't have to include your rates, but it should include your services, examples of previous work, contact information, and supporting educational information such as if you attended a web design degree program of any kind.
Build a website that is driven to convert—a big part of that involves having copy on your site. You need to have words, and those words need to be compelling enough that someone's not going to leave your website and go somewhere else.
1-3. Pay for online advertising.
You could ad listings on high-traffic websites, or do a pay-per-click campaign with the large search engines. Pay for listings in business directories for web designers.
1-4. Become active in social media and in other online communities.
These are places you may find your customers. Facebook, Twitter, FourSquare, and other social networking websites give you another avenue to connect to both current and prospective clients while also giving them a way to connect with and learn about you before, during, and after the sale. Become active in places where you know your target market is and in industry-related communities to establish yourself as an expert.
1-5. Focus on search engine optimization (SEO).
Let the search engines do some of the work for you naturally at all hours of the day. If you are not familiar with SEO, you can either research and try your hand at it or hire someone to help you. Clients want to know their website is going to be seen, so if you can offer SEO services to your customers, then you have more value.
Keep in mind that SEO is a long-term, ongoing process. SEO may take 2-6 months before you start to see any real improvement after your website's launch, and that's if you're doing ongoing SEO.
2. Advertising your Website Offline
2-1. Use a variety of available media.
You can do this via newspaper ads, business cards and fliers, radio and/or TV spots, and through general face-to-face interaction.
Create videos and post them on YouTube! YouTube videos do show up in Google search results, and they can help boost your chances of being found on the web.
2-2. Attend industry-related conferences.
This may not bring in more customers unless some of the attendees are looking for services, but you may find other people to network with. Networking may help you offer more to customers or may help you handle e a higher customer volume. Industry conferences will also have valuable information to keep you on top of the latest trends and technology in the field, enabling you to provide more value to customers.
2-3. Read industry-related magazines.
One of the magazines is Website Magazine, which has a free and paid edition, and offers valuable information to designers and others who run online businesses. The magazine also offers ad spots, and since it targets Internet marketers and other online professionals, advertising web design services there could prove profitable.
2-4. Reach out to small businesses in your area.
Suggest that you help each other. Offer to help them grow their business if they use your services. Offer them a free consultation to show them where they can improve and how you can help.
2-5. Print fliers and business cards.
Pass these out at local events you attend, as long as you are allowed to do so. Hang fliers up at local businesses with permission. Leave business cards with other local businesses. Always have these on hand so if you strike up a conversation with someone while you are away from your office, your contact information is readily available to hand out.
2-6. Run a client referral incentive program both online and off.
Advertising and marketing go hand-in-hand. By marketing a web design business to existing customers and offering an incentive to them for bringing in more customers, you have an advertising team working for you.
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It can show in local search results when someone is looking for something to do.\\nYou can use free resources like Craiglist to advertise your business. If you want to advertise your business online, make sure you are listed in the local directories.\\n1-2. Work on your own website.\\nWebsites are important for any business to have as the Internet continues to pull in consumers in nearly every industry, but since websites are your business, your company definitely needs one. How you structure your website is up to you, but you should have a clear focus on what your skill is while providing the information potential customers need. Your website doesn't have to include your rates, but it should include your services, examples of previous work, contact information, and supporting educational information such as if you attended a web design degree program of any kind.\\nBuild a website that is driven to convert—a big part of that involves having copy on your site. You need to have words, and those words need to be compelling enough that someone's not going to leave your website and go somewhere else.\\n1-3. Pay for online advertising.\\nYou could ad listings on high-traffic websites, or do a pay-per-click campaign with the large search engines. Pay for listings in business directories for web designers.\\n1-4. Become active in social media and in other online communities.\\nThese are places you may find your customers. Facebook, Twitter, FourSquare, and other social networking websites give you another avenue to connect to both current and prospective clients while also giving them a way to connect with and learn about you before, during, and after the sale. Become active in places where you know your target market is and in industry-related communities to establish yourself as an expert.\\n1-5. Focus on search engine optimization (SEO).\\nLet the search engines do some of the work for you naturally at all hours of the day. If you are not familiar with SEO, you can either research and try your hand at it or hire someone to help you. Clients want to know their website is going to be seen, so if you can offer SEO services to your customers, then you have more value.\\nKeep in mind that SEO is a long-term, ongoing process. SEO may take 2-6 months before you start to see any real improvement after your website's launch, and that's if you're doing ongoing SEO.\\n2. Advertising your Website Offline\\n2-1. Use a variety of available media.\\nYou can do this via newspaper ads, business cards and fliers, radio and/or TV spots, and through general face-to-face interaction.\\nCreate videos and post them on YouTube! YouTube videos do show up in Google search results, and they can help boost your chances of being found on the web.\\n2-2. Attend industry-related conferences.\\nThis may not bring in more customers unless some of the attendees are looking for services, but you may find other people to network with. Networking may help you offer more to customers or may help you handle e a higher customer volume. Industry conferences will also have valuable information to keep you on top of the latest trends and technology in the field, enabling you to provide more value to customers.\\n2-3. Read industry-related magazines.\\nOne of the magazines is Website Magazine, which has a free and paid edition, and offers valuable information to designers and others who run online businesses. The magazine also offers ad spots, and since it targets Internet marketers and other online professionals, advertising web design services there could prove profitable.\\n2-4. Reach out to small businesses in your area.\\nSuggest that you help each other. Offer to help them grow their business if they use your services. Offer them a free consultation to show them where they can improve and how you can help.\\n2-5. Print fliers and business cards.\\nPass these out at local events you attend, as long as you are allowed to do so. Hang fliers up at local businesses with permission. Leave business cards with other local businesses. Always have these on hand so if you strike up a conversation with someone while you are away from your office, your contact information is readily available to hand out.\\n2-6. Run a client referral incentive program both online and off.\\nAdvertising and marketing go hand-in-hand. By marketing a web design business to existing customers and offering an incentive to them for bringing in more customers, you have an advertising team working for you.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"The Web design industry is an increasingly popular career choice, and competition could be fierce in your area due to a high volume of freelancers in the industry. Whether you are the owner of a firm with multiple employees or a lone freelancer, learning how to advertise your web design business is critical to your success. Since many freelance web designers and firms market locally and nationally, if not globally, advertising web design must be approached seriously and creatively to reach your segment of the market.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Advertising your Website Online\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Advertise online.\", \"描述\": \"You can use paid advertising, free advertising, social media, online directories and a variety of other techniques to spread the word about your business.\\nLook for a way to stand out, especially if you're competing against software that's telling your customer base that they don't need to hire you. 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1,516 | How to Advertise a Construction Business | 1. Building Your Brand
1-1. Create a logo
A great logo will draw the eyes of potential clients. It will also make advertising easier for you once you get some name recognition. Your logo can be simple or elaborate, but it should be the same across all of your business materials.
Investing in a logo created by a graphic artist is a great option, but you can create one yourself and scan it into your computer.
Check freelancing sites for an inexpensive option.
1-2. Take photos that demonstrate your work.
Photograph completed projects, your work in-progress, or related items, such as a piece of furniture you built. Clients are more likely to trust your work if they can see it for themselves. You can post your photos on your website and social media platforms.
Get creative and stage your own ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of a project you just completed, whether it’s a newly built home, a remodeled kitchen, or a piece of playground equipment.
If you’re just starting out, no project is too small. Share photos of the projects you’ve done and let your work speak for itself.
1-3. Create a website for your construction business.
Clients want to be able to type your company name into a search engine and find more information, and your website is the best way to make that happen. Not only does it provide a way for the clients to find you, it also gives you an opportunity to sell yourself. Make sure your website makes you look professional by including multiple pages, along with photos and well-written copy.
You can build a site for free through services like Wordpress or Wix, though you may want to pay a little more for customizable content.
As an alternative, you can pay someone to build and maintain your website, if you have the budget. Options include hiring a freelancer or paying a PR firm.
Include photographs of work you’ve completed.
Give clients details about your company, your values, and your specialties.
Provide a method for contacting you, including email, phone, and fax, if you have one.
1-4. Open social media accounts for your company.
A social media account raises your profile in the community and gives clients a window into your business. You can post photos of your work and success stories. It also allows clients a way to interact with you, which shows potential clients that you will be responsive to their needs.
Social media will get your name out there so that potential clients can easily find you.
If you open multiple accounts, you can use a service like Hootsuite, Buffer, or Everypost to update all of your accounts at once.
2. Using Traditional Advertising Techniques
2-1. Distribute business cards.
Business cards are a great advertising tool because you can leave them anywhere. They’re also easy to hand out to potential clients who’ve shown interest in your services. Carry your cards with you at all times so that you can hand them out anytime the opportunity arises.
Make sure your company name, logo, and contact information are included on the card.
You may want to spend more to include a photo of a successful construction project on your card so that potential clients see your work.
2-2. Create and post flyers
You can make a simple flyer in any word processor or in a program like Microsoft Publisher. Include a photo, your company information, and a few details about what sets your business apart. It’s a good idea to include pull tabs at the bottom containing your contact information so that clients can pull them off.
For example, you might include local specials you’re running, or you might provide a list of your services.
2-3. Publish an ad in your local classifieds, online, or in print.
Businesses have many options to advertise in the current market, so choose the option that will best reach clients in your area. If you have the funds, you may want to publish your ad in all available resources.
Which option is the best for your business will depend on your market. Choose the option most popular in your area.
For example, your city may have a popular local website where you can feature your ad. Alternatively, you may want to reach potential clients who still read the local paper.
Some online classifieds may allow you to advertise for free.
2-4. Send press releases to local news outlets.
A press release reads a lot like a news article but tells the public about a special announcement, event, or service. You can send the press release to local newspapers, radio stations, and TV outlets. They may share it at their discretion.
It’s best to use press releases to announce things like the opening of your business, special offers, and the completion of major projects. For example, you could issue a press release regarding a ribbon-cutting for a construction project you just completed.
Send your release to as many outlets as possible, but realize that not all of them will decide to publish it.
2-5. Conduct a direct mail campaign targeted to potential clients.
A direct mail campaign sends your business' promotional materials directly to potential clients through their mailbox. You can narrow your marketing campaign based on age, income, or family size. This allows you to tell the community about your business and include a few images of past projects.
For example, you could send a flyer with photos from recent projects, along with a list of ways you can update living spaces.
2-6. Buy “freebie” items printed with your company’s name.
Freebies include items like pens, notepads, koozies, frisbees, and related items that companies typically hand out to the public. The goal is to get your items in the hands of as many people as possible, which gets your name out in the community. That way, when people need to hire a contractor, they are more likely to think of your business.
Start small with pens and magnets.
You could provide free t-shirts with your company name on them to former clients, employees, and community officials.
2-7. Rent a billboard.
While it costs more than other advertising options, a billboard is a great way to reach people from all across your community. You could choose a road that’s heavily traveled or opt for an area of town that is under development and may attract people who need to hire a construction company, such as a site where there is acreage for sale.
Feature your company name, logo, and a tagline if you have one.
2-8. Invest in a radio or television commercial.
A commercial can be costly, but it will help you connect to more potential clients. Decide on a message you want to communicate to clients, such as the basic details of your business and the services you provide.
Contact the marketing director of local radio and television stations to purchase airtime for your commercial.
If you’re filming a spot for television, you may want to hire a filmographer or marketing specialist to help you create a professional-looking product.
3. Getting Creative With Your Advertising
3-1. Offer discounts to clients who refer others.
Good word of mouth is essential for construction businesses, as prospective clients will want referrals from past jobs. Although referrals are a great way to get clients, happy clients don’t always think to spread the word about your great services. You can encourage them to tell others about your terrific business by offering discounts and deals to clients who bring in new business.
Offer incentives for a good review on your website or social media account, such as a chance to win a prize, freebies, or a discount on a future job.
Offer return clients a discount on future work if they refer someone else.
Provide clients who refer someone with a free home maintenance project, such as cleaning out gutters or insulating pipes before winter. This could be a great option for clients you know won't need much construction work performed around their house or business, which means a discount on future work wouldn't appeal to them.
3-2. Create a blog to direct people to your website.
A blog promotes your business by helping you connect to clients. It also drives traffic to your website. Ideally, your blog posts will come up in the search results of your potential clients, who will then click on your website and learn about your business. Additionally, a blog provides prospective clients who directly seek you out more reason to stay on your page.
Great topics to write about include how-to projects, construction news, and helpful DIY tips. Think of topics that a potential client might search for, such as “How to repair my kitchen sink fast.”
You can also write about your success stories, such as a recently completed project.
If you aren’t a good writer, you could hire a freelance writer to contribute to your blog. Look for someone who has experience with search engine optimization (SEO), which helps your posts get a better ranking in the search results.
Maintaining a blog can also improve your website search rankings because it shows your site is active.
3-3. Buy banner ads on social media sites.
Once you have a page for your company, you can promote yourself on social media sites like Facebook by creating an ad campaign. Since your construction business is likely local, you can target your ad to your region and narrow the age range to your typical client base.
You can promote your business page, or a specific post made by your company page. For example, you might promote an article about a recent project you completed.
3-4. Share short videos on social media.
Running a construction business gives you a lot of options for making videos. You can keep it simple and capture a quick on-site clip, or you could get more technical with a video featuring a DIY project. The goal is to get potential clients to see the video and remember your company name.
Post the videos to your site and your social media pages.
Ask friends, family, and former clients to share the videos on their accounts.
For best results, include your logo on the screen. You should also mention your company name during the video.
Have fun with your videos.
3-5. Sponsor a local sports team or event.
Putting the name of your construction company on the back of a baseball jersey or behind home plate is a great way to get your name out there. You could also try sponsoring a local carnival or festival. A sponsorship helps you connect to potential clients and shows them that you’re committed to your community, which could give you an edge over your competitors.
Ask around for potential sponsorships.
Think about how the team or event would feature your business name. Will it be in a booklet? Will there be a sign with your name on it? Will the name be printed on shirts?
Check the details to find out how much your budget will buy. For example, it might be better to sponsor a sports league that will place your sign in its outfield rather than a local festival that will include a small logo on its program.
3-6. Network with potential clients.
The great thing about a construction business is that almost anyone can be a client. Businesses and homeowners both need repairs and remodeling to their property, and you never know when someone might be looking for the perfect contractor for their new home or building. Attend local events to talk up your business and take an active role in your community. People will start to recognize your face and name, making them more likely to contact you when they need construction work.
Join local professional associations and attend their events.
Attend events hosted by your community, such as movie screenings in the park, small carnivals, or educational workshops.
Attend events hosted by former clients, such as holiday parties or ribbon cuttings.
Tips
Your best source of new clients may be past clients, as word of mouth can be the best form of advertisement. Maintain great relationships with your clients and encourage them to share your cards with others who might need your services.
Warnings
One bad review could discourage customers from hiring you, so keep your customers happy.
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You can post your photos on your website and social media platforms.\\nGet creative and stage your own ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of a project you just completed, whether it’s a newly built home, a remodeled kitchen, or a piece of playground equipment.\\nIf you’re just starting out, no project is too small. Share photos of the projects you’ve done and let your work speak for itself.\\n1-3. Create a website for your construction business.\\nClients want to be able to type your company name into a search engine and find more information, and your website is the best way to make that happen. Not only does it provide a way for the clients to find you, it also gives you an opportunity to sell yourself. Make sure your website makes you look professional by including multiple pages, along with photos and well-written copy.\\nYou can build a site for free through services like Wordpress or Wix, though you may want to pay a little more for customizable content.\\nAs an alternative, you can pay someone to build and maintain your website, if you have the budget. Options include hiring a freelancer or paying a PR firm.\\nInclude photographs of work you’ve completed.\\nGive clients details about your company, your values, and your specialties.\\nProvide a method for contacting you, including email, phone, and fax, if you have one.\\n1-4. Open social media accounts for your company.\\nA social media account raises your profile in the community and gives clients a window into your business. You can post photos of your work and success stories. It also allows clients a way to interact with you, which shows potential clients that you will be responsive to their needs.\\nSocial media will get your name out there so that potential clients can easily find you.\\nIf you open multiple accounts, you can use a service like Hootsuite, Buffer, or Everypost to update all of your accounts at once.\\n2. Using Traditional Advertising Techniques\\n2-1. Distribute business cards.\\nBusiness cards are a great advertising tool because you can leave them anywhere. They’re also easy to hand out to potential clients who’ve shown interest in your services. Carry your cards with you at all times so that you can hand them out anytime the opportunity arises.\\nMake sure your company name, logo, and contact information are included on the card.\\nYou may want to spend more to include a photo of a successful construction project on your card so that potential clients see your work.\\n2-2. Create and post flyers\\nYou can make a simple flyer in any word processor or in a program like Microsoft Publisher. Include a photo, your company information, and a few details about what sets your business apart. It’s a good idea to include pull tabs at the bottom containing your contact information so that clients can pull them off.\\nFor example, you might include local specials you’re running, or you might provide a list of your services.\\n2-3. Publish an ad in your local classifieds, online, or in print.\\nBusinesses have many options to advertise in the current market, so choose the option that will best reach clients in your area. If you have the funds, you may want to publish your ad in all available resources.\\nWhich option is the best for your business will depend on your market. Choose the option most popular in your area.\\nFor example, your city may have a popular local website where you can feature your ad. Alternatively, you may want to reach potential clients who still read the local paper.\\nSome online classifieds may allow you to advertise for free.\\n2-4. Send press releases to local news outlets.\\nA press release reads a lot like a news article but tells the public about a special announcement, event, or service. You can send the press release to local newspapers, radio stations, and TV outlets. They may share it at their discretion.\\nIt’s best to use press releases to announce things like the opening of your business, special offers, and the completion of major projects. For example, you could issue a press release regarding a ribbon-cutting for a construction project you just completed.\\nSend your release to as many outlets as possible, but realize that not all of them will decide to publish it.\\n2-5. Conduct a direct mail campaign targeted to potential clients.\\nA direct mail campaign sends your business' promotional materials directly to potential clients through their mailbox. You can narrow your marketing campaign based on age, income, or family size. This allows you to tell the community about your business and include a few images of past projects.\\nFor example, you could send a flyer with photos from recent projects, along with a list of ways you can update living spaces.\\n2-6. Buy “freebie” items printed with your company’s name.\\nFreebies include items like pens, notepads, koozies, frisbees, and related items that companies typically hand out to the public. The goal is to get your items in the hands of as many people as possible, which gets your name out in the community. That way, when people need to hire a contractor, they are more likely to think of your business.\\nStart small with pens and magnets.\\nYou could provide free t-shirts with your company name on them to former clients, employees, and community officials.\\n2-7. Rent a billboard.\\nWhile it costs more than other advertising options, a billboard is a great way to reach people from all across your community. You could choose a road that’s heavily traveled or opt for an area of town that is under development and may attract people who need to hire a construction company, such as a site where there is acreage for sale.\\nFeature your company name, logo, and a tagline if you have one.\\n2-8. Invest in a radio or television commercial.\\nA commercial can be costly, but it will help you connect to more potential clients. Decide on a message you want to communicate to clients, such as the basic details of your business and the services you provide.\\nContact the marketing director of local radio and television stations to purchase airtime for your commercial.\\nIf you’re filming a spot for television, you may want to hire a filmographer or marketing specialist to help you create a professional-looking product.\\n3. Getting Creative With Your Advertising\\n3-1. Offer discounts to clients who refer others.\\nGood word of mouth is essential for construction businesses, as prospective clients will want referrals from past jobs. Although referrals are a great way to get clients, happy clients don’t always think to spread the word about your great services. You can encourage them to tell others about your terrific business by offering discounts and deals to clients who bring in new business.\\nOffer incentives for a good review on your website or social media account, such as a chance to win a prize, freebies, or a discount on a future job.\\nOffer return clients a discount on future work if they refer someone else.\\nProvide clients who refer someone with a free home maintenance project, such as cleaning out gutters or insulating pipes before winter. This could be a great option for clients you know won't need much construction work performed around their house or business, which means a discount on future work wouldn't appeal to them.\\n3-2. Create a blog to direct people to your website.\\nA blog promotes your business by helping you connect to clients. It also drives traffic to your website. Ideally, your blog posts will come up in the search results of your potential clients, who will then click on your website and learn about your business. Additionally, a blog provides prospective clients who directly seek you out more reason to stay on your page.\\nGreat topics to write about include how-to projects, construction news, and helpful DIY tips. Think of topics that a potential client might search for, such as “How to repair my kitchen sink fast.”\\nYou can also write about your success stories, such as a recently completed project.\\nIf you aren’t a good writer, you could hire a freelance writer to contribute to your blog. Look for someone who has experience with search engine optimization (SEO), which helps your posts get a better ranking in the search results.\\nMaintaining a blog can also improve your website search rankings because it shows your site is active.\\n3-3. Buy banner ads on social media sites.\\nOnce you have a page for your company, you can promote yourself on social media sites like Facebook by creating an ad campaign. Since your construction business is likely local, you can target your ad to your region and narrow the age range to your typical client base.\\nYou can promote your business page, or a specific post made by your company page. For example, you might promote an article about a recent project you completed.\\n3-4. Share short videos on social media.\\nRunning a construction business gives you a lot of options for making videos. You can keep it simple and capture a quick on-site clip, or you could get more technical with a video featuring a DIY project. The goal is to get potential clients to see the video and remember your company name.\\nPost the videos to your site and your social media pages.\\nAsk friends, family, and former clients to share the videos on their accounts.\\nFor best results, include your logo on the screen. You should also mention your company name during the video.\\nHave fun with your videos.\\n3-5. Sponsor a local sports team or event.\\nPutting the name of your construction company on the back of a baseball jersey or behind home plate is a great way to get your name out there. You could also try sponsoring a local carnival or festival. A sponsorship helps you connect to potential clients and shows them that you’re committed to your community, which could give you an edge over your competitors.\\nAsk around for potential sponsorships.\\nThink about how the team or event would feature your business name. Will it be in a booklet? Will there be a sign with your name on it? Will the name be printed on shirts?\\nCheck the details to find out how much your budget will buy. For example, it might be better to sponsor a sports league that will place your sign in its outfield rather than a local festival that will include a small logo on its program.\\n3-6. Network with potential clients.\\nThe great thing about a construction business is that almost anyone can be a client. Businesses and homeowners both need repairs and remodeling to their property, and you never know when someone might be looking for the perfect contractor for their new home or building. Attend local events to talk up your business and take an active role in your community. People will start to recognize your face and name, making them more likely to contact you when they need construction work.\\nJoin local professional associations and attend their events.\\nAttend events hosted by your community, such as movie screenings in the park, small carnivals, or educational workshops.\\nAttend events hosted by former clients, such as holiday parties or ribbon cuttings.\\nTips\\nYour best source of new clients may be past clients, as word of mouth can be the best form of advertisement. Maintain great relationships with your clients and encourage them to share your cards with others who might need your services.\\nWarnings\\nOne bad review could discourage customers from hiring you, so keep your customers happy.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Attracting new clients for your construction business can sometimes seem difficult, but advertising may be the answer. You can advertise your company in several different ways. First, you need to build your brand. Then you can advertise through traditional methods, or get creative. Start today and soon you’ll be on the road to expanding your client list.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Building Your Brand\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Create a logo\", \"描述\": \"A great logo will draw the eyes of potential clients. It will also make advertising easier for you once you get some name recognition. Your logo can be simple or elaborate, but it should be the same across all of your business materials.\\nInvesting in a logo created by a graphic artist is a great option, but you can create one yourself and scan it into your computer.\\nCheck freelancing sites for an inexpensive option.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Take photos that demonstrate your work.\", \"描述\": \"Photograph completed projects, your work in-progress, or related items, such as a piece of furniture you built. Clients are more likely to trust your work if they can see it for themselves. You can post your photos on your website and social media platforms.\\nGet creative and stage your own ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of a project you just completed, whether it’s a newly built home, a remodeled kitchen, or a piece of playground equipment.\\nIf you’re just starting out, no project is too small. Share photos of the projects you’ve done and let your work speak for itself.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Create a website for your construction business.\", \"描述\": \"Clients want to be able to type your company name into a search engine and find more information, and your website is the best way to make that happen. Not only does it provide a way for the clients to find you, it also gives you an opportunity to sell yourself. Make sure your website makes you look professional by including multiple pages, along with photos and well-written copy.\\nYou can build a site for free through services like Wordpress or Wix, though you may want to pay a little more for customizable content.\\nAs an alternative, you can pay someone to build and maintain your website, if you have the budget. Options include hiring a freelancer or paying a PR firm.\\nInclude photographs of work you’ve completed.\\nGive clients details about your company, your values, and your specialties.\\nProvide a method for contacting you, including email, phone, and fax, if you have one.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Open social media accounts for your company.\", \"描述\": \"A social media account raises your profile in the community and gives clients a window into your business. You can post photos of your work and success stories. It also allows clients a way to interact with you, which shows potential clients that you will be responsive to their needs.\\nSocial media will get your name out there so that potential clients can easily find you.\\nIf you open multiple accounts, you can use a service like Hootsuite, Buffer, or Everypost to update all of your accounts at once.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Using Traditional Advertising Techniques\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Distribute business cards.\", \"描述\": \"Business cards are a great advertising tool because you can leave them anywhere. They’re also easy to hand out to potential clients who’ve shown interest in your services. Carry your cards with you at all times so that you can hand them out anytime the opportunity arises.\\nMake sure your company name, logo, and contact information are included on the card.\\nYou may want to spend more to include a photo of a successful construction project on your card so that potential clients see your work.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Create and post flyers\", \"描述\": \"You can make a simple flyer in any word processor or in a program like Microsoft Publisher. Include a photo, your company information, and a few details about what sets your business apart. It’s a good idea to include pull tabs at the bottom containing your contact information so that clients can pull them off.\\nFor example, you might include local specials you’re running, or you might provide a list of your services.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Publish an ad in your local classifieds, online, or in print.\", \"描述\": \"Businesses have many options to advertise in the current market, so choose the option that will best reach clients in your area. If you have the funds, you may want to publish your ad in all available resources.\\nWhich option is the best for your business will depend on your market. Choose the option most popular in your area.\\nFor example, your city may have a popular local website where you can feature your ad. Alternatively, you may want to reach potential clients who still read the local paper.\\nSome online classifieds may allow you to advertise for free.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Send press releases to local news outlets.\", \"描述\": \"A press release reads a lot like a news article but tells the public about a special announcement, event, or service. You can send the press release to local newspapers, radio stations, and TV outlets. They may share it at their discretion.\\nIt’s best to use press releases to announce things like the opening of your business, special offers, and the completion of major projects. For example, you could issue a press release regarding a ribbon-cutting for a construction project you just completed.\\nSend your release to as many outlets as possible, but realize that not all of them will decide to publish it.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Conduct a direct mail campaign targeted to potential clients.\", \"描述\": \"A direct mail campaign sends your business' promotional materials directly to potential clients through their mailbox. You can narrow your marketing campaign based on age, income, or family size. This allows you to tell the community about your business and include a few images of past projects.\\nFor example, you could send a flyer with photos from recent projects, along with a list of ways you can update living spaces.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Buy “freebie” items printed with your company’s name.\", \"描述\": \"Freebies include items like pens, notepads, koozies, frisbees, and related items that companies typically hand out to the public. The goal is to get your items in the hands of as many people as possible, which gets your name out in the community. That way, when people need to hire a contractor, they are more likely to think of your business.\\nStart small with pens and magnets.\\nYou could provide free t-shirts with your company name on them to former clients, employees, and community officials.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Rent a billboard.\", \"描述\": \"While it costs more than other advertising options, a billboard is a great way to reach people from all across your community. You could choose a road that’s heavily traveled or opt for an area of town that is under development and may attract people who need to hire a construction company, such as a site where there is acreage for sale.\\nFeature your company name, logo, and a tagline if you have one.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Invest in a radio or television commercial.\", \"描述\": \"A commercial can be costly, but it will help you connect to more potential clients. Decide on a message you want to communicate to clients, such as the basic details of your business and the services you provide.\\nContact the marketing director of local radio and television stations to purchase airtime for your commercial.\\nIf you’re filming a spot for television, you may want to hire a filmographer or marketing specialist to help you create a professional-looking product.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Getting Creative With Your Advertising\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Offer discounts to clients who refer others.\", \"描述\": \"Good word of mouth is essential for construction businesses, as prospective clients will want referrals from past jobs. Although referrals are a great way to get clients, happy clients don’t always think to spread the word about your great services. You can encourage them to tell others about your terrific business by offering discounts and deals to clients who bring in new business.\\nOffer incentives for a good review on your website or social media account, such as a chance to win a prize, freebies, or a discount on a future job.\\nOffer return clients a discount on future work if they refer someone else.\\nProvide clients who refer someone with a free home maintenance project, such as cleaning out gutters or insulating pipes before winter. This could be a great option for clients you know won't need much construction work performed around their house or business, which means a discount on future work wouldn't appeal to them.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Create a blog to direct people to your website.\", \"描述\": \"A blog promotes your business by helping you connect to clients. It also drives traffic to your website. Ideally, your blog posts will come up in the search results of your potential clients, who will then click on your website and learn about your business. Additionally, a blog provides prospective clients who directly seek you out more reason to stay on your page.\\nGreat topics to write about include how-to projects, construction news, and helpful DIY tips. Think of topics that a potential client might search for, such as “How to repair my kitchen sink fast.”\\nYou can also write about your success stories, such as a recently completed project.\\nIf you aren’t a good writer, you could hire a freelance writer to contribute to your blog. Look for someone who has experience with search engine optimization (SEO), which helps your posts get a better ranking in the search results.\\nMaintaining a blog can also improve your website search rankings because it shows your site is active.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Buy banner ads on social media sites.\", \"描述\": \"Once you have a page for your company, you can promote yourself on social media sites like Facebook by creating an ad campaign. Since your construction business is likely local, you can target your ad to your region and narrow the age range to your typical client base.\\nYou can promote your business page, or a specific post made by your company page. For example, you might promote an article about a recent project you completed.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Share short videos on social media.\", \"描述\": \"Running a construction business gives you a lot of options for making videos. You can keep it simple and capture a quick on-site clip, or you could get more technical with a video featuring a DIY project. The goal is to get potential clients to see the video and remember your company name.\\nPost the videos to your site and your social media pages.\\nAsk friends, family, and former clients to share the videos on their accounts.\\nFor best results, include your logo on the screen. You should also mention your company name during the video.\\nHave fun with your videos.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Sponsor a local sports team or event.\", \"描述\": \"Putting the name of your construction company on the back of a baseball jersey or behind home plate is a great way to get your name out there. You could also try sponsoring a local carnival or festival. 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1,517 | How to Advertise a Garage Sale on Craigslist | 1. Creating a New Ad
1-1. Register for a Craigslist account if you don't have one already.
Pull up the Craigslist website for your city or territory and click on the “my account” link at the top of the home page. Enter a valid email address in the box labelled “create an account,” then hit the “create account” button. Check your inbox for a confirmation email and follow the instructions provided to complete the setup process.
Unless you're using an IP blocker, the site should automatically direct you to your local listings.
The confirmation email you receive may also include a special verification code that you'll be asked to provide the first time you log in.
1-2. Click the “create a posting” link on the main site to start a new ad.
This link is located in the upper left-hand corner of the home page. You'll use it anytime you want to post something as either a seller or buyer on Craigslist.
While you're on the home page, consider browsing Craigslist for other postings advertising garage sales in your area. Studying other ads can help you do a better job of structuring your own.
1-3. Specify the type of ad you want to post.
On the next screen, you'll be greeted with a prompt reading, “what type of posting is this” in bolded text. To get started on your ad, select either “for sale by owner” or “event,” then click the “garage & moving sales” option on the next screen.
Both of these options will redirect you to the same posting form.
If you haven't already registered or logged in, you'll also be able to do it from this screen.
2. Formatting Your Ad
2-1. Give your posting a short, straightforward title.
Come up with a catchy attention-grabbing title that conveys the purpose of your ad in as few words as possible—remember, you only have one line to work with. Something like “Garage Sale in Forest Glen, West Dallas” will let interested parties know immediately what's going on and where.
If you don't want to give the name of your neighborhood in the title of your ad, one alternative is to mention where in your area you're located, as in, “Massive Garage Sale—Buford County.”
You must fill out each of the boxes highlighted in green, including the title, in order to publish your ad. The black boxes are optional.
2-2. Provide your specific location if desired.
The next part of the form is for details that indicate where exactly your sale is taking place. Put in your full street address, or simply stick to the name of your city, county, or township. Once you've done this, enter your postal code in the following box.
Note that the city in which you're posting your ad will be visible whether or not you provide a specific location.
2-3. Fill out the body of your ad with a quick description of the sale.
As you did with the title, keep it short and sweet. Offer a brief overview of the types of items you'll have for sale. If you have any particularly rare or valuable items that you're looking to part with, feel free to list them by name.
The body of your post might say something like, “Holding a huge garage sale this Saturday and Sunday at 2852 Henderson Road (the house in the middle of the cul de sac). There will be furniture, books, kitchenware, baby clothes, toys, and more!”
There's no need to mention each and every item you're selling—your buyer will get the idea. The same goes for their condition, unless you have a collection of identical items that are more or less in the same shape.
2-4. Consider providing a few sample prices in the body of your ad.
Whether or not you want to list the prices of any of the items you have for sale within the ad itself is up to you. However, it can be useful for giving potential buyers an idea of how much things will cost.
If you plan on setting a fixed price for all the items in your garage sale (if, for instance, everything is $5), that might be something worth explaining in your description.
2-5. Put in your date, start time, and other relevant event details.
Pick a start time for your garage sale, along with the dates that it will be taking place. You can enter up to 3 separate dates for your event, which is useful if it will be going on all weekend.
In the “posting details” section, you'll also find checkboxes that give you options for customizing your ad even further, including displaying links to other postings that you currently have up on Craigslist.
2-6. Enter any personal contact information you want to include.
At the bottom of the form, you'll see a place where you can put in your email address, phone number, and street address (if you didn't already add a specific location). Put in the email address that you check most frequently, then choose whether you want other users to be able to contact you by phone or text. When you're finished, click the “continue” button to review your ad.
3. Finalizing and Publishing Your Ad
3-1. Upload images of a few of the items you're putting up for sale.
If you've already begun setting up for your garage sale, consider snapping a few shots of your displays to incorporate into your ad. Use the image upload tool found on the review screen to send them in along with your posting form.
Take multiple, high-quality pictures that clearly show off your inventory. You can add up to 12 photos in a single posting.
Pictures aren't a must, but they're handy for generating interest and enticing potential buyers to come out and have a closer look.
3-2. Proofread your ad to make sure everything looks correct.
Take a moment to read back over your posting and confirm that the information you've provided is complete and accurate. Pay special attention to the required fields highlighted in green, namely your title, postal code, event details, and email address.
Double-check for typos, grammatical faux pas, and other errors that may be offputting to a potential buyer reading your ad.
If you spot anything you need to change, you can do so by hitting the “edit text” or “edit images” button.
3-3. Click the “publish” button to submit your ad.
Your ad won't go up on the Craigslist website just yet. This will only happen after you've confirmed it by visiting a separate link, which will be sent to the email inbox that you used to sign up for your account.
3-4. Confirm your ad via email.
Before your posting is made visible to other users, you'll need to verify it. Open your email and look for the automated confirmation link. Once you click this link, your ad should go live within about 15 minutes.
If for some reason you're unable to open the link, try copying and pasting it into the address bar of your browser.
You should receive a confirmation email immediately after selecting the option to publish your posting.
Tips
You can renew your post every 48 hours up to the date of your event. Doing this bumps it back up to the top of the page to make sure that more users see it.
If you're selling several of the same item, you may be better off listing them together in a batch in their own sale post.
Don't forget to take down your ad once your garage sale has ended.
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You'll use it anytime you want to post something as either a seller or buyer on Craigslist.\\nWhile you're on the home page, consider browsing Craigslist for other postings advertising garage sales in your area. Studying other ads can help you do a better job of structuring your own.\\n1-3. Specify the type of ad you want to post.\\nOn the next screen, you'll be greeted with a prompt reading, “what type of posting is this” in bolded text. To get started on your ad, select either “for sale by owner” or “event,” then click the “garage & moving sales” option on the next screen.\\nBoth of these options will redirect you to the same posting form.\\nIf you haven't already registered or logged in, you'll also be able to do it from this screen.\\n2. Formatting Your Ad\\n2-1. Give your posting a short, straightforward title.\\nCome up with a catchy attention-grabbing title that conveys the purpose of your ad in as few words as possible—remember, you only have one line to work with. Something like “Garage Sale in Forest Glen, West Dallas” will let interested parties know immediately what's going on and where.\\nIf you don't want to give the name of your neighborhood in the title of your ad, one alternative is to mention where in your area you're located, as in, “Massive Garage Sale—Buford County.”\\nYou must fill out each of the boxes highlighted in green, including the title, in order to publish your ad. The black boxes are optional.\\n2-2. Provide your specific location if desired.\\nThe next part of the form is for details that indicate where exactly your sale is taking place. Put in your full street address, or simply stick to the name of your city, county, or township. Once you've done this, enter your postal code in the following box.\\nNote that the city in which you're posting your ad will be visible whether or not you provide a specific location.\\n2-3. Fill out the body of your ad with a quick description of the sale.\\nAs you did with the title, keep it short and sweet. Offer a brief overview of the types of items you'll have for sale. If you have any particularly rare or valuable items that you're looking to part with, feel free to list them by name.\\nThe body of your post might say something like, “Holding a huge garage sale this Saturday and Sunday at 2852 Henderson Road (the house in the middle of the cul de sac). There will be furniture, books, kitchenware, baby clothes, toys, and more!”\\nThere's no need to mention each and every item you're selling—your buyer will get the idea. The same goes for their condition, unless you have a collection of identical items that are more or less in the same shape.\\n2-4. Consider providing a few sample prices in the body of your ad.\\nWhether or not you want to list the prices of any of the items you have for sale within the ad itself is up to you. However, it can be useful for giving potential buyers an idea of how much things will cost.\\nIf you plan on setting a fixed price for all the items in your garage sale (if, for instance, everything is $5), that might be something worth explaining in your description.\\n2-5. Put in your date, start time, and other relevant event details.\\nPick a start time for your garage sale, along with the dates that it will be taking place. You can enter up to 3 separate dates for your event, which is useful if it will be going on all weekend.\\nIn the “posting details” section, you'll also find checkboxes that give you options for customizing your ad even further, including displaying links to other postings that you currently have up on Craigslist.\\n2-6. Enter any personal contact information you want to include.\\nAt the bottom of the form, you'll see a place where you can put in your email address, phone number, and street address (if you didn't already add a specific location). Put in the email address that you check most frequently, then choose whether you want other users to be able to contact you by phone or text. When you're finished, click the “continue” button to review your ad.\\n3. Finalizing and Publishing Your Ad\\n3-1. Upload images of a few of the items you're putting up for sale.\\nIf you've already begun setting up for your garage sale, consider snapping a few shots of your displays to incorporate into your ad. Use the image upload tool found on the review screen to send them in along with your posting form.\\nTake multiple, high-quality pictures that clearly show off your inventory. You can add up to 12 photos in a single posting.\\nPictures aren't a must, but they're handy for generating interest and enticing potential buyers to come out and have a closer look.\\n3-2. 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Once you click this link, your ad should go live within about 15 minutes.\\nIf for some reason you're unable to open the link, try copying and pasting it into the address bar of your browser.\\nYou should receive a confirmation email immediately after selecting the option to publish your posting.\\nTips\\nYou can renew your post every 48 hours up to the date of your event. Doing this bumps it back up to the top of the page to make sure that more users see it.\\nIf you're selling several of the same item, you may be better off listing them together in a batch in their own sale post.\\nDon't forget to take down your ad once your garage sale has ended.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"If you're holding a garage sale and want to get rid of as many things as possible, online resources like Craigslist can help you spread the word beyond your own neighborhood. 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Once you've done this, enter your postal code in the following box.\\nNote that the city in which you're posting your ad will be visible whether or not you provide a specific location.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Fill out the body of your ad with a quick description of the sale.\", \"描述\": \"As you did with the title, keep it short and sweet. Offer a brief overview of the types of items you'll have for sale. If you have any particularly rare or valuable items that you're looking to part with, feel free to list them by name.\\nThe body of your post might say something like, “Holding a huge garage sale this Saturday and Sunday at 2852 Henderson Road (the house in the middle of the cul de sac). There will be furniture, books, kitchenware, baby clothes, toys, and more!”\\nThere's no need to mention each and every item you're selling—your buyer will get the idea. The same goes for their condition, unless you have a collection of identical items that are more or less in the same shape.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Consider providing a few sample prices in the body of your ad.\", \"描述\": \"Whether or not you want to list the prices of any of the items you have for sale within the ad itself is up to you. However, it can be useful for giving potential buyers an idea of how much things will cost.\\nIf you plan on setting a fixed price for all the items in your garage sale (if, for instance, everything is $5), that might be something worth explaining in your description.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Put in your date, start time, and other relevant event details.\", \"描述\": \"Pick a start time for your garage sale, along with the dates that it will be taking place. You can enter up to 3 separate dates for your event, which is useful if it will be going on all weekend.\\nIn the “posting details” section, you'll also find checkboxes that give you options for customizing your ad even further, including displaying links to other postings that you currently have up on Craigslist.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Enter any personal contact information you want to include.\", \"描述\": \"At the bottom of the form, you'll see a place where you can put in your email address, phone number, and street address (if you didn't already add a specific location). Put in the email address that you check most frequently, then choose whether you want other users to be able to contact you by phone or text. When you're finished, click the “continue” button to review your ad.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Finalizing and Publishing Your Ad\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Upload images of a few of the items you're putting up for sale.\", \"描述\": \"If you've already begun setting up for your garage sale, consider snapping a few shots of your displays to incorporate into your ad. Use the image upload tool found on the review screen to send them in along with your posting form.\\nTake multiple, high-quality pictures that clearly show off your inventory. You can add up to 12 photos in a single posting.\\nPictures aren't a must, but they're handy for generating interest and enticing potential buyers to come out and have a closer look.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Proofread your ad to make sure everything looks correct.\", \"描述\": \"Take a moment to read back over your posting and confirm that the information you've provided is complete and accurate. Pay special attention to the required fields highlighted in green, namely your title, postal code, event details, and email address.\\nDouble-check for typos, grammatical faux pas, and other errors that may be offputting to a potential buyer reading your ad.\\nIf you spot anything you need to change, you can do so by hitting the “edit text” or “edit images” button.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Click the “publish” button to submit your ad.\", \"描述\": \"Your ad won't go up on the Craigslist website just yet. This will only happen after you've confirmed it by visiting a separate link, which will be sent to the email inbox that you used to sign up for your account.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Confirm your ad via email.\", \"描述\": \"Before your posting is made visible to other users, you'll need to verify it. Open your email and look for the automated confirmation link. Once you click this link, your ad should go live within about 15 minutes.\\nIf for some reason you're unable to open the link, try copying and pasting it into the address bar of your browser.\\nYou should receive a confirmation email immediately after selecting the option to publish your posting.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"You can renew your post every 48 hours up to the date of your event. Doing this bumps it back up to the top of the page to make sure that more users see it.\\n\", \"If you're selling several of the same item, you may be better off listing them together in a batch in their own sale post.\\n\", \"Don't forget to take down your ad once your garage sale has ended.\\n\"]}]}}",
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1,518 | How to Advertise a Garage Sale on Facebook on PC or Mac | 1. Advertising on the Facebook Marketplace
1-1. Login to your Facebook account.
If you don't have one make an account by going to https://www.facebook.com/.
1-2. Click on Marketplace from your newsfeed.
It's located on the left side of the page.
1-3. Click on Sell Something to list items.
It's located on the left side of the page.
1-4. Click on Category and select Garage Sale.
This will let people know you what type of sale you're having.
1-5. Create a description under "What are you Selling?".
Make your description brief by highlighting bargains or rare items you may be selling.
1-6. Set the price to zero.
This will make your Garage Sale come up first when people filter by price.
You are not listing all the items for sale so it would be misleading if you wrote the total price. Leaving it open will give buyers a chance to bargain and will attract more people.
1-7. Add your sale's location and some pictures.
Add photos of the most desirable items and the location itself to help people find your garage sale.
To upload a picture click the photos icon above the text "10 Photos". This means that you can upload 10 pictures total and the number will decrease as you add more.
1-8. Click Next and then Post.
This will advertise your garage sale to the marketplace.
Optionally, before hitting Post you can select private marketplace groups you're already in to share your garage sale with.
You can join private marketplace groups by searching for them with the address bar at the top of your newsfeed page.
2. Advertising via Events
2-1. Login to your Facebook account.
If you don't have one make an account by going to https://www.facebook.com/.
2-2. Click on Events from your newsfeed page.
This will be listed on the left side of the screen.
2-3. Click on Create Event and choose public event.
This will open a new window. If your event isn't public you will not be able to advertise it as effectively.
2-4. Fill in details about your garage sale.
You can list some pictures, the location, and details or a schedule about the event.
2-5. Click Create Event to publish your event.
This will save to your events page but is not posted yet.
2-6. Click the Share button to advertise it.
You can share this event with friends, via messenger, or publish it as a post.
You can pay for traditional advertising by clicking Promote Event at the top. This will allow you to pay for time to promote the visibility of your garage sale across Facebook.
3. Advertising with Status Updates
3-1. Login to your Facebook account.
If you don't have one make an account by going to https://www.facebook.com/.
3-2. Create a post by click “What's on your Mind?”
at the top.
3-3. Click ••• to add more details about your garage sale.
Consider adding the time, pinging a location, and maybe pictures of items you are thinking of selling.
You can add banners or large fonts here to catch your audience's attention as well.
3-4. Click share to post your status and garage sale.
Try tagging some friends who have agreed to help you promote your sale!
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Add your sale's location and some pictures.\\nAdd photos of the most desirable items and the location itself to help people find your garage sale.\\nTo upload a picture click the photos icon above the text \\\"10 Photos\\\". This means that you can upload 10 pictures total and the number will decrease as you add more.\\n1-8. Click Next and then Post.\\nThis will advertise your garage sale to the marketplace.\\nOptionally, before hitting Post you can select private marketplace groups you're already in to share your garage sale with.\\nYou can join private marketplace groups by searching for them with the address bar at the top of your newsfeed page.\\n2. Advertising via Events\\n2-1. Login to your Facebook account.\\nIf you don't have one make an account by going to https://www.facebook.com/.\\n2-2. Click on Events from your newsfeed page.\\nThis will be listed on the left side of the screen.\\n2-3. Click on Create Event and choose public event.\\nThis will open a new window. If your event isn't public you will not be able to advertise it as effectively.\\n2-4. Fill in details about your garage sale.\\nYou can list some pictures, the location, and details or a schedule about the event.\\n2-5. Click Create Event to publish your event.\\nThis will save to your events page but is not posted yet.\\n2-6. Click the Share button to advertise it.\\nYou can share this event with friends, via messenger, or publish it as a post.\\nYou can pay for traditional advertising by clicking Promote Event at the top. This will allow you to pay for time to promote the visibility of your garage sale across Facebook.\\n3. Advertising with Status Updates\\n3-1. Login to your Facebook account.\\nIf you don't have one make an account by going to https://www.facebook.com/.\\n3-2. Create a post by click “What's on your Mind?”\\nat the top.\\n3-3. Click ••• to add more details about your garage sale.\\nConsider adding the time, pinging a location, and maybe pictures of items you are thinking of selling.\\nYou can add banners or large fonts here to catch your audience's attention as well.\\n3-4. Click share to post your status and garage sale.\\nTry tagging some friends who have agreed to help you promote your sale!\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Got a ton of old gear sitting in your garage looking for a new home? Why not host a garage sale! In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of advertising a garage sale on Facebook. Since you only need a Facebook account, this will work on both PC and Mac computers. You can advertise a garage sale by creating an event, a status, or by using Facebook's marketplace. Read on to learn more so that you can draw a crowd and earn a couple of dollars in the process.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Advertising on the Facebook Marketplace\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Login to your Facebook account.\", \"描述\": \"If you don't have one make an account by going to https://www.facebook.com/.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Click on Marketplace from your newsfeed.\", \"描述\": \"It's located on the left side of the page.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Click on Sell Something to list items.\", \"描述\": \"It's located on the left side of the page.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Click on Category and select Garage Sale.\", \"描述\": \"This will let people know you what type of sale you're having.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Create a description under \\\"What are you Selling?\\\".\", \"描述\": \"Make your description brief by highlighting bargains or rare items you may be selling.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Set the price to zero.\", \"描述\": \"This will make your Garage Sale come up first when people filter by price.\\nYou are not listing all the items for sale so it would be misleading if you wrote the total price. Leaving it open will give buyers a chance to bargain and will attract more people.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Add your sale's location and some pictures.\", \"描述\": \"Add photos of the most desirable items and the location itself to help people find your garage sale.\\nTo upload a picture click the photos icon above the text \\\"10 Photos\\\". This means that you can upload 10 pictures total and the number will decrease as you add more.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Click Next and then Post.\", \"描述\": \"This will advertise your garage sale to the marketplace.\\nOptionally, before hitting Post you can select private marketplace groups you're already in to share your garage sale with.\\nYou can join private marketplace groups by searching for them with the address bar at the top of your newsfeed page.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Advertising via Events\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Login to your Facebook account.\", \"描述\": \"If you don't have one make an account by going to https://www.facebook.com/.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Click on Events from your newsfeed page.\", \"描述\": \"This will be listed on the left side of the screen.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Click on Create Event and choose public event.\", \"描述\": \"This will open a new window. 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1,519 | How to Advertise a Movie | 1. Make a website for the movie.
Put all your movie info in one convenient spot.
Set up a page that has a trailer, movie posters, release date, and any other important info for your fans. You can also have people sign up for a newsletter on your site to stay updated on your film and upcoming projects.
For a super professional-looking website, hire a web designer (if it’s in your budget).
If you don’t feel confident creating a website from scratch, try using a template from a site like Wix or Weebly.
2. Create social media pages.
Try Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.
You can post behind-the-scenes content, movie posters, and updates about the filmmaking process. If you have the budget, try paying for an advertising spot on social media to reach a wider audience.
Use relevant hashtags to allow your posts to reach a wide audience. Examples can be: #moviepromo, #studentfilm, or hashtagging the movie genre like #romcom and #horrormovie
Build your social media accounts by asking your friends and family members to like and share your content.
3. Put together a movie poster.
Let your audience easily identify your movie from the poster alone.
Work with a graphic designer or an artist to create a poster with the title of your movie, a photo, and a release date. You can print out physical copies or keep them strictly digital to spread the word about your film.
You can put up your posters at local theaters, coffee shops, libraries, and universities near you.
Or, put the poster on your website, social media pages, and newsletter.
Make the title of your movie the biggest thing on the page so people can see it from far away.
4. Keep a journal and post it online.
Entice your fans by writing notes about the movie-making process.
As the release date for your movie gets closer, take pictures or scans of your journal and post them to your website or social media. You might write about your casting process, the making of the props, behind-the-scenes footage, or any fun Easter eggs you’re including in the movie.
A lot of directors will release their journals ahead of the movie premiere to get people talking.
This might sound a little old school, but people love to get a behind-the-scenes sneak peek.
5. Send out a newsletter.
Update your true fans with release dates and new teasers.
If you have a website or social media page, ask people to sign up and collect their email addresses. Try to send out a newsletter about once a week to keep your fans updated.
You could also give a special early release or streaming date to anyone who signs up for the newsletter. That way, there’s an incentive for fans to sign up.
Include special sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes footage to keep people interested in your film.
6. Write a press release.
Contact your local newspaper to see if they’ll release a statement about your movie.
If they agree, write a compelling press release with a gripping headline and details about your movie. For example:
“Film exploring societal expectations set to release August 3rd. Up and coming director Alexandra Hecke will release her debut film titled “In the Winter” next month. This heartwarming story explores the relationship between human beings and the working class society we live in.”
Try to make your press release about 3 to 5 paragraphs long, but put the most important info (like the release date and the title) in the first paragraph.
If you’re a student, reach out to your school’s newspaper to see if they’ll publish a press release for you.
7. Submit your movie to an online student film site.
Use film sites if you’re an up and coming director or student director.
If your movie is accepted, a film site will help promote your film and release it online. You can submit your movie online with a short blurb about you and your movie-making process.
Most film sites have an entry fee of around $75.
Try sites like WithoutABox, Short-Filmz.com, IndieReign, and Distribber.
8. Release a teaser.
Set the tone of your movie with a 15 to 20 second clip.
Don’t give away any of the plot (save that for the trailer), but let the audience know who the characters are and what the general vibe of your movie is. You can make a couple of these teasers to really hype up your movie!
For example, the new Spider Man movie might show a clip of Spider Man swinging through New York to meet up with the main villain.
A romantic drama might focus on the 2 main characters and show a few clips of them laughing or crying.
You can post teasers on a webpage or social media pages, if you have them.
9. Make a trailer.
Explain the general plot of your movie to your audience.
Make a trailer that’s about 30 seconds to 2 minutes long, and focus on setting up the main plot without revealing too much. You can release your trailer a few months before the movie comes out.
For example, if you’re shooting a movie about a band, you might have an opening shot of them performing onstage. Then, pan to the band members walking off stage and chatting with each other. If it’s about them struggling, maybe show the members getting into a fight or storming off.
Put your trailer on your movie’s website and on any social media pages you have.
You could even make 2 different versions of your trailer to get people even more excited.
10. Promote at a film festival.
Submit your movie to a festival to reach a large audience.
You can send your movie in online for a chance at a big-screen promo and free advertising.
Sundance, Cannes Film Festival, and the Clermont Film Festival are all huge, international festivals you can enter. You can also check around in your city or state to see if there are any smaller, local festivals to submit to.
Every film festival has its own categories and rules, so check them out online before submitting.
Tips
Ask your friends and family members to spread the word about your movie to anyone they know.
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Examples can be: #moviepromo, #studentfilm, or hashtagging the movie genre like #romcom and #horrormovie\\nBuild your social media accounts by asking your friends and family members to like and share your content.\\n3. Put together a movie poster.\\nLet your audience easily identify your movie from the poster alone.\\nWork with a graphic designer or an artist to create a poster with the title of your movie, a photo, and a release date. You can print out physical copies or keep them strictly digital to spread the word about your film.\\nYou can put up your posters at local theaters, coffee shops, libraries, and universities near you.\\nOr, put the poster on your website, social media pages, and newsletter.\\nMake the title of your movie the biggest thing on the page so people can see it from far away.\\n4. Keep a journal and post it online.\\nEntice your fans by writing notes about the movie-making process.\\nAs the release date for your movie gets closer, take pictures or scans of your journal and post them to your website or social media. You might write about your casting process, the making of the props, behind-the-scenes footage, or any fun Easter eggs you’re including in the movie.\\nA lot of directors will release their journals ahead of the movie premiere to get people talking.\\nThis might sound a little old school, but people love to get a behind-the-scenes sneak peek.\\n5. Send out a newsletter.\\nUpdate your true fans with release dates and new teasers.\\nIf you have a website or social media page, ask people to sign up and collect their email addresses. Try to send out a newsletter about once a week to keep your fans updated.\\nYou could also give a special early release or streaming date to anyone who signs up for the newsletter. That way, there’s an incentive for fans to sign up.\\nInclude special sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes footage to keep people interested in your film.\\n6. Write a press release.\\nContact your local newspaper to see if they’ll release a statement about your movie.\\nIf they agree, write a compelling press release with a gripping headline and details about your movie. For example:\\n“Film exploring societal expectations set to release August 3rd. Up and coming director Alexandra Hecke will release her debut film titled “In the Winter” next month. This heartwarming story explores the relationship between human beings and the working class society we live in.”\\nTry to make your press release about 3 to 5 paragraphs long, but put the most important info (like the release date and the title) in the first paragraph.\\nIf you’re a student, reach out to your school’s newspaper to see if they’ll publish a press release for you.\\n7. Submit your movie to an online student film site.\\nUse film sites if you’re an up and coming director or student director.\\nIf your movie is accepted, a film site will help promote your film and release it online. You can submit your movie online with a short blurb about you and your movie-making process.\\nMost film sites have an entry fee of around $75.\\nTry sites like WithoutABox, Short-Filmz.com, IndieReign, and Distribber.\\n8. Release a teaser.\\nSet the tone of your movie with a 15 to 20 second clip.\\nDon’t give away any of the plot (save that for the trailer), but let the audience know who the characters are and what the general vibe of your movie is. You can make a couple of these teasers to really hype up your movie!\\nFor example, the new Spider Man movie might show a clip of Spider Man swinging through New York to meet up with the main villain.\\nA romantic drama might focus on the 2 main characters and show a few clips of them laughing or crying.\\nYou can post teasers on a webpage or social media pages, if you have them.\\n9. Make a trailer.\\nExplain the general plot of your movie to your audience.\\nMake a trailer that’s about 30 seconds to 2 minutes long, and focus on setting up the main plot without revealing too much. You can release your trailer a few months before the movie comes out.\\nFor example, if you’re shooting a movie about a band, you might have an opening shot of them performing onstage. Then, pan to the band members walking off stage and chatting with each other. If it’s about them struggling, maybe show the members getting into a fight or storming off.\\nPut your trailer on your movie’s website and on any social media pages you have.\\nYou could even make 2 different versions of your trailer to get people even more excited.\\n10. Promote at a film festival.\\nSubmit your movie to a festival to reach a large audience.\\nYou can send your movie in online for a chance at a big-screen promo and free advertising.\\nSundance, Cannes Film Festival, and the Clermont Film Festival are all huge, international festivals you can enter. You can also check around in your city or state to see if there are any smaller, local festivals to submit to.\\nEvery film festival has its own categories and rules, so check them out online before submitting.\\nTips\\nAsk your friends and family members to spread the word about your movie to anyone they know.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"The scenes are shot, the sequence is edited, and all that’s left to do is release your movie—but how do you get people to show up for the screening? By promoting your movie early and getting fans excited, you can build the hype for your film before it even comes out. Try using some (or all) of these ways to advertise your movie and let people know about your new and exciting project.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Make a website for the movie.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Put all your movie info in one convenient spot.\", \"描述\": \"Set up a page that has a trailer, movie posters, release date, and any other important info for your fans. 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You might write about your casting process, the making of the props, behind-the-scenes footage, or any fun Easter eggs you’re including in the movie.\\nA lot of directors will release their journals ahead of the movie premiere to get people talking.\\nThis might sound a little old school, but people love to get a behind-the-scenes sneak peek.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Send out a newsletter.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Update your true fans with release dates and new teasers.\", \"描述\": \"If you have a website or social media page, ask people to sign up and collect their email addresses. Try to send out a newsletter about once a week to keep your fans updated.\\nYou could also give a special early release or streaming date to anyone who signs up for the newsletter. 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1,520 | How to Advertise a Moving Sale | 1. Creating an Online Classified Ad
1-1. Write a catchy headline to grab reader’s attention.
Be concise yet descriptive. This could be your only chance to reel the reader in. If the headline doesn’t get their attention, they may not read the rest of the ad either.
Include your general location in the headline. You can list the name of your town, the part of town you live in, the subdivision, or you can be as specific as the street name. Including this information in the headline helps your ad show up in search results.
Try saying something like, “We have to go. . .And our stuff does too! North End moving sale.”
1-2. Include the general information about the sale in the body of the ad.
This is where readers can decide if they want or are even able to attend your sale. Make sure you state all of the information clearly so that shoppers can make a plan. If they have questions, they may not bother to ask and might just move on to the next ad.
Put the date, including the day of the week. Ex: Saturday, June 10th
Add the start and end times, including a.m. or p.m., and state if you will not accept early birds or latecomers. If you don’t state that it’s not allowed, expect a few stragglers. Ex: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. No early birds, please!
Give your full address to make it easy for shoppers to plan their trip. Alternatively, list only the general neighborhood and use large signs to direct traffic.
1-3. List examples of some of your items so shoppers know what to expect.
List items that are high in demand, rare, or that would be a great deal because it is significantly lower than retail price. Include the price and use descriptive words so shoppers know why your coffee table is better than another one listed down the street.
Furniture, appliances, baby items, power tools, and electronics are popular items that people that look for. If you are selling any types of these items, consider listing them as examples.
Be sure to include descriptive words such as, “like new,” “one of a kind,” or “still in the box.” Don’t be afraid to use brand names if you know it is popular.
Tell shoppers if you are firm on your pricing, or put OBO (or best offer) to indicate that you may accept offers lower than the listing price.
Mention if your items come from a smoke and/or pet-free home.
Ex: "Fisher Price deluxe baby swing with 5 speeds. Like new—only used 2 times! Smoke-free home. $50 OBO" or "Gently-used Coach Purse. Purchased for $400, sacrifice for $75 firm."
1-4. Include pictures of some of your best items if the site allows you to.
Take a few good pictures of some of your items to use in your ad. Pictures are easier than text to recognize and remember, so they make a bigger impact. It’s also much easier to post a picture of your couch, than to write out a lengthy description about the style.
1-5. Put your contact information if you want people to be able to reach you.
If you are interested in making potential early sales, then list your phone number with the area code and/or an email address at the bottom of the ad.
You don’t have to do this. If you would rather not deal with questions, requests to hold items or come early, etc. you can just leave your address for people to show up on the day of the sale.
1-6. Post your ad on an online classified advertisement website.
Posting on multiple sites will get you the best results. Choose a few sites that are popular in your area. Craigslist is the most popular site in the US, but it is available throughout the world as well. Try Gumtree if you live in the UK or Australia.
2. Advertising via Other Online Methods
2-1. Use Facebook Marketplace to promote your sale.
This is a great option no matter where you live. It allows you to post the general information about your sale as well as unlimited pictures for free.
2-2. Place an ad on your local newspaper’s website to reach more people.
There may be a fee for this service and you may have the option to customize your posting. For instance, the cost to create an ad may vary depending on how many lines of print you want, if you are including pictures, and how long you want the ad to be posted.
Check the websites for the newspapers in your area to find out more information.
2-3. Post about your sale on your personal social media accounts.
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter—anything goes. The more places you can post the information, the more interest you will have.
Remember that people like visuals. Pictures are easier to recognize and remember. Including a picture of the flyer or of the items will be more eye-catching and effective.
Once you have created your own post, let your friends and family know about it and ask them to hit the “share” button to post the information on their own pages.
2-4. Send an email to all of your contacts to personally invite them.
Write up an email that includes all of the information about your sale—the time, date, location, and some examples of the best items you will be selling. Don’t forget to include a few pictures.
Because an email will be sent to your personal contacts, feel free to use a more casual tone and include a funny meme.
3. Advertising Your Sale in Person or in Print
3-1. Use word of mouth to inform the people you know.
Still one of the best ways to get information out is to talk about it. Tell all of your friends, family, acquaintances, and neighbors about the sale. Let them know the time, date, location, and some items that you think they may be interested in.
Ask them to tell their friends and family, too.
If someone says they aren’t able to come, and if it works for you, offer them another time that they can stop by to look.
3-2. Create flyers to target shoppers and drivers.
Use a software program on your computer like Microsoft Word, or an online program like Canvas or Google Docs. Make a flyer that has big, bold print and pictures. Include the time, date, location, and some of the interesting items you are selling. Hang the flyers in places around your town that are sure to be seen.
You can print the flyers from your home computer and printer, but making copies at a print shop is fast and will only cost you a few cents per copy.
Hang the flyers on community bulletin boards at your church or work, and in local restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores. Also hang the flyers on posts in your neighborhood and nearby streets if your local government and homeowners association allow it.
3-3. Put an ad in a newspaper or newsletter to inform those who aren’t online.
Many churches, groups, and clubs distribute newsletters. If you are involved in any of these types of programs, ask someone in charge how you can list your moving sale in their next letter. Call or visit your local newspaper’s website for information on posting a classified ad in their next printing.
Be sure to include the time, date, location, and some of the items you are selling. Ask if you can include pictures.
There may be a fee to create an ad in the newspaper. Ask for this information when you call.
Tips
Don't worry if you have items left over after your moving sale! If you have the time, try selling your items online. If you don't have the time, or for any items that you aren't able to sell, consider donating your items to people in need.
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1,521 | How to Advertise a Preschool | 1. Advertising Using Conventional Methods
1-1. Design a memorable logo that will appeal to parents and kids.
Use primary colors and a friendly-looking font, and include a unique design element that will stand out, like a drawing of your building or a catchy slogan. Use this logo on all of your promotional materials as well as your social media pages and website.
If you're not artistic, hire a local graphic designer to design your logo for you. To save money, try to find someone who's still in school or just starting out!
1-2. Create eye-catching business cards and flyers.
Choose bright, bold colors featuring your logo for your business cards and flyers. Keep a stack of business cards with you at all times so you can give them to people you meet, and pass out flyers at kid-friendly events like a summer fair or a meet-and-greet with Santa.
1-3. List your school in local preschool directories.
Look online or check with your Chamber of Commerce or local Small Business Association (SBA) office to see if there are any local directories for preschools. Having yourself listed in these directories will make you seem more legitimate, and it will help new clients find you more easily.
1-4. Advertise during the spring and summer months to boost enrollment.
You're most likely to attract new students at the beginning of the school year. Create a targeted marketing campaign that will begin around March and run through the beginning of the fall semester. Take your flyers and business cards to places where parents are likely to bring their small children, like public pools, the local community center, or summer day camps.
As you're advertising, emphasize what makes your school unique. Do you have a special program for teaching kids to read, or a state-of-the-art playground? Think about what parents or kids will like the most about your school and include it in your ads and flyers.
1-5. Take out ads on local radio and television stations.
Target parents of small children by taking out an ad that will run during the same time slot as a popular children's show, or on a local radio station that plays kid-friendly songs. With the rise of digital media, many smaller radio and television stations have lowered their advertising rates in order to stay competitive.
Get your staff and students involved by having them participate in the ad. Record a few of your students (with their parents' permission, of course) sharing what they love about your school. Ask some of your teachers to participate as well.
If you don't have any experience with recording equipment, you can hire a professional to direct your radio or TV ad.
1-6. Get a vehicle magnet to promote your business wherever you go.
Vehicle magnets are an inexpensive way to get a lot of exposure for your preschool, especially if you drive a lot. Include your logo, phone number, and website info so people will know how to reach you.
1-7. Offer a referral discount to current clients.
Let your existing clients know that if they refer a friend to your preschool, they can save 10% on their fees for the next 3 months, for instance. This will encourage them to tell their friends about your school and will hopefully bring in new customers.
1-8. Host fun events for kids throughout the year.
Instead of going out and looking for parents of small children, get them to come to you! Host events throughout the year that will be fun for kids, like a summer fair with a bounce house and face painting. Start small, then build up the events each year.
1-9. Host an open house.
Plan an event where you invite the public to visit your school and tour the facility. Host your open house during the summer and have sign-up sheets available in case parents want to enroll their children on the spot.
Take out a new radio or TV ad several weeks before your open house to spread awareness so you'll have a good turnout.
2. Advertising Your Preschool Online
2-1. Create a quality website if you don't already have one.
Having a professional website is vital to attracting customers. When potential customers search for preschools online, they'll visit your website to get a quick impression of your school.
Even if you're not especially web-savvy, there are a number of easy-to-use templates to create a beautiful, professional-looking website. Check to see if your internet service provider (ISP) offers any templates. If not, a quick search online will turn up a number of options. Make sure you use one that is optimized for mobile sites too.
If you feel really intimidated by the idea of trying to build your own website, hire a local web designer to do it for you.
Include a strong call to action on your website, such as "Contact us today to learn how to enroll!"
2-2. List yourself on the major search engines.
Many parents will search online as they’re researching preschools. Create a business account with the major search engines like Google, Yahoo, and Bing. You should also claim your free Google My Business account to ensure you will be listed in Google searches as well as maps.
Optimizing your website with relevant keywords and updated content will help improve your search engine rankings.
2-3. Establish a strong social media presence.
Create a social media page which you can use to promote upcoming events, enrollment dates, or special recognition your preschool receives. Update your social media pages regularly with interesting content to create awareness for your preschool. Parents of young children who see their friends share these posts might be more likely to enroll their children in your school.
In addition to posting your own content, share posts that relate to your business, such as studies which are relevant to child development and cute viral videos of children.
Avoid posting pictures of the children in your school on public social media. Use pictures of your facility, your staff, or children’s artwork instead.
2-4. Create a blog and post high-quality content.
It will take a little time to build up a following for your blog, but it will pay off in the long run if you stick to it. Regularly posting fun articles like "5 Things You Didn't Know About Crayons" will not only attract readers, it will also cause your website to be ranked higher by search engines.
2-5. Keep in touch with parents through email.
Although this is aimed at your existing customers, don't underestimate the power of word-of-mouth advertising. Keeping in touch with parents will help them feel more secure about leaving their children with you every day, and they'll be more likely to refer their friends to you.
3. Partnering with Other Businesses
3-1. Team up with local businesses where parents take preschool-age children.
Look for places near your school like indoor play parks, arcades, and children's museums. Contact the marketing director at these places and ask if they’d put up a flyer for your preschool in return for you posting one of their advertisements in your building.
3-2. Build relationships with a few other quality preschools in the area.
Call up the heads of other preschools in town and see if they'd be open to a referral exchange. Offer to refer parents to them when your preschool is full.
Not all preschools in your area will be keen to cooperate with their competition, but if you can find 1 or 2 who are willing to team up, this can be a great way to get free advertising.
3-3. Contact the local newspaper to write a story featuring your preschool.
Your local paper isn't likely to give you free advertising for no reason, but if you can suggest a good story, they'll probably be happy to include you in the article.
Do you have any specific education or training that makes you an expert in your field? Offer to share your professional opinion on a recent study regarding preschool or early childhood education. Invite the journalist to observe at your business to follow up on the study.
Suggest an article about the types of things children learn in preschool, offering exclusive access to observe your class.
Stage an event, such as a parade or rocket launch to market your preschool. Invite the press a couple weeks ahead of time to take pictures and observe.
3-4. Sponsor a charity event or Little League team.
Getting involved in local events is a great way to make business contacts and find new students. For instance, sponsoring a Little League team is a great way to spread awareness about your school among parents of small children, and it can build goodwill in your community as well.
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List your school in local preschool directories.\\nLook online or check with your Chamber of Commerce or local Small Business Association (SBA) office to see if there are any local directories for preschools. Having yourself listed in these directories will make you seem more legitimate, and it will help new clients find you more easily.\\n1-4. Advertise during the spring and summer months to boost enrollment.\\nYou're most likely to attract new students at the beginning of the school year. Create a targeted marketing campaign that will begin around March and run through the beginning of the fall semester. Take your flyers and business cards to places where parents are likely to bring their small children, like public pools, the local community center, or summer day camps.\\nAs you're advertising, emphasize what makes your school unique. Do you have a special program for teaching kids to read, or a state-of-the-art playground? Think about what parents or kids will like the most about your school and include it in your ads and flyers.\\n1-5. Take out ads on local radio and television stations.\\nTarget parents of small children by taking out an ad that will run during the same time slot as a popular children's show, or on a local radio station that plays kid-friendly songs. With the rise of digital media, many smaller radio and television stations have lowered their advertising rates in order to stay competitive.\\nGet your staff and students involved by having them participate in the ad. Record a few of your students (with their parents' permission, of course) sharing what they love about your school. Ask some of your teachers to participate as well.\\nIf you don't have any experience with recording equipment, you can hire a professional to direct your radio or TV ad.\\n1-6. Get a vehicle magnet to promote your business wherever you go.\\nVehicle magnets are an inexpensive way to get a lot of exposure for your preschool, especially if you drive a lot. Include your logo, phone number, and website info so people will know how to reach you.\\n1-7. Offer a referral discount to current clients.\\nLet your existing clients know that if they refer a friend to your preschool, they can save 10% on their fees for the next 3 months, for instance. This will encourage them to tell their friends about your school and will hopefully bring in new customers.\\n1-8. Host fun events for kids throughout the year.\\nInstead of going out and looking for parents of small children, get them to come to you! Host events throughout the year that will be fun for kids, like a summer fair with a bounce house and face painting. Start small, then build up the events each year.\\n1-9. Host an open house.\\nPlan an event where you invite the public to visit your school and tour the facility. Host your open house during the summer and have sign-up sheets available in case parents want to enroll their children on the spot.\\nTake out a new radio or TV ad several weeks before your open house to spread awareness so you'll have a good turnout.\\n2. Advertising Your Preschool Online\\n2-1. Create a quality website if you don't already have one.\\nHaving a professional website is vital to attracting customers. When potential customers search for preschools online, they'll visit your website to get a quick impression of your school.\\nEven if you're not especially web-savvy, there are a number of easy-to-use templates to create a beautiful, professional-looking website. Check to see if your internet service provider (ISP) offers any templates. If not, a quick search online will turn up a number of options. Make sure you use one that is optimized for mobile sites too.\\nIf you feel really intimidated by the idea of trying to build your own website, hire a local web designer to do it for you.\\nInclude a strong call to action on your website, such as \\\"Contact us today to learn how to enroll!\\\"\\n2-2. List yourself on the major search engines.\\nMany parents will search online as they’re researching preschools. Create a business account with the major search engines like Google, Yahoo, and Bing. You should also claim your free Google My Business account to ensure you will be listed in Google searches as well as maps.\\nOptimizing your website with relevant keywords and updated content will help improve your search engine rankings.\\n2-3. Establish a strong social media presence.\\nCreate a social media page which you can use to promote upcoming events, enrollment dates, or special recognition your preschool receives. Update your social media pages regularly with interesting content to create awareness for your preschool. Parents of young children who see their friends share these posts might be more likely to enroll their children in your school.\\nIn addition to posting your own content, share posts that relate to your business, such as studies which are relevant to child development and cute viral videos of children.\\nAvoid posting pictures of the children in your school on public social media. Use pictures of your facility, your staff, or children’s artwork instead.\\n2-4. Create a blog and post high-quality content.\\nIt will take a little time to build up a following for your blog, but it will pay off in the long run if you stick to it. Regularly posting fun articles like \\\"5 Things You Didn't Know About Crayons\\\" will not only attract readers, it will also cause your website to be ranked higher by search engines.\\n2-5. Keep in touch with parents through email.\\nAlthough this is aimed at your existing customers, don't underestimate the power of word-of-mouth advertising. Keeping in touch with parents will help them feel more secure about leaving their children with you every day, and they'll be more likely to refer their friends to you.\\n3. Partnering with Other Businesses\\n3-1. Team up with local businesses where parents take preschool-age children.\\nLook for places near your school like indoor play parks, arcades, and children's museums. Contact the marketing director at these places and ask if they’d put up a flyer for your preschool in return for you posting one of their advertisements in your building.\\n3-2. Build relationships with a few other quality preschools in the area.\\nCall up the heads of other preschools in town and see if they'd be open to a referral exchange. Offer to refer parents to them when your preschool is full.\\nNot all preschools in your area will be keen to cooperate with their competition, but if you can find 1 or 2 who are willing to team up, this can be a great way to get free advertising.\\n3-3. Contact the local newspaper to write a story featuring your preschool.\\nYour local paper isn't likely to give you free advertising for no reason, but if you can suggest a good story, they'll probably be happy to include you in the article.\\nDo you have any specific education or training that makes you an expert in your field? Offer to share your professional opinion on a recent study regarding preschool or early childhood education. Invite the journalist to observe at your business to follow up on the study.\\nSuggest an article about the types of things children learn in preschool, offering exclusive access to observe your class.\\nStage an event, such as a parade or rocket launch to market your preschool. Invite the press a couple weeks ahead of time to take pictures and observe.\\n3-4. Sponsor a charity event or Little League team.\\nGetting involved in local events is a great way to make business contacts and find new students. For instance, sponsoring a Little League team is a great way to spread awareness about your school among parents of small children, and it can build goodwill in your community as well.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Whether you are just opening a new preschool or are looking for additional students, there are a number of methods to market your preschool, many of which are inexpensive or even free. 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Record a few of your students (with their parents' permission, of course) sharing what they love about your school. Ask some of your teachers to participate as well.\\nIf you don't have any experience with recording equipment, you can hire a professional to direct your radio or TV ad.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Get a vehicle magnet to promote your business wherever you go.\", \"描述\": \"Vehicle magnets are an inexpensive way to get a lot of exposure for your preschool, especially if you drive a lot. Include your logo, phone number, and website info so people will know how to reach you.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Offer a referral discount to current clients.\", \"描述\": \"Let your existing clients know that if they refer a friend to your preschool, they can save 10% on their fees for the next 3 months, for instance. 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Make sure you use one that is optimized for mobile sites too.\\nIf you feel really intimidated by the idea of trying to build your own website, hire a local web designer to do it for you.\\nInclude a strong call to action on your website, such as \\\"Contact us today to learn how to enroll!\\\"\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"List yourself on the major search engines.\", \"描述\": \"Many parents will search online as they’re researching preschools. Create a business account with the major search engines like Google, Yahoo, and Bing. You should also claim your free Google My Business account to ensure you will be listed in Google searches as well as maps.\\nOptimizing your website with relevant keywords and updated content will help improve your search engine rankings.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Establish a strong social media presence.\", \"描述\": \"Create a social media page which you can use to promote upcoming events, enrollment dates, or special recognition your preschool receives. 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1,522 | How to Advertise an Estate Sale for Free | 1. Advertising Online
1-1. Create a Craigslist advertisement
Go to Craigslist.org, click on “garage sale” under the “for sale” heading, and click “post” in the right-hand corner. Fill out the posting form, including what kind of post you are creating (for sale by owner), and the details of your advertisement. Press “submit” to publish your ad.
Craigslist is one of the most popular sites to find estate, yard, or garage sales.
You can make a Craigslist account, or you can create the ad as a guest by just listing your email.
1-2. Promote your estate sale on social media.
You can use sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Write a post about your estate sale, including information like date, time, and address. Snap a few pictures of your items to boost your post. Then, share it with your online network!
Facebook Marketplace is a great place to advertise an estate sale.
Build up your online presence by friending or following other people in the estate sale community. This is particularly helpful if you are looking to host many estate sales.
You can post your estate sale to estate sale Groups or Pages, as well as your own personal page.
1-3. Send out advertising emails
Create an advertisement for your sale in the body of an email. Include what items you are selling, when the sale is (date and time), and where the sale will take place. Then, blast out your email to everyone in your contacts. Don’t forget to send pictures of your best items!
You can also create an email list of people interested in sales and send these emails to your group.
1-4. Use programs like OfferUp and LetGo to sell your individual items.
Electronic apps can be great ways to advertise for free. There are programs specifically for buying and selling items, like LetGo and OfferUp. Download these apps, create a post for an item, and connect with local buyers.
You can chat privately with users in an instant messaging feature. This is where you can discuss the pricing of your items and arrange pick-up details.
2. Promoting in Person
2-1. Tell your friends, family members, and acquaintances about your sale.
This may seem old-fashioned, but spreading the news by word of mouth is an easy and free way to promote your sale. Tell everyone you know! Word travels quickly.
Mention details like the date and time of your sale. Highlight your most valuable or interesting items to get more interest.
2-2. Print out flyers and display them around your town.
Create a posting on your computer using a word processing program or Paint. List the location, time, and date, and remember to feature a few photos. Print out your flyers from home and hang them around your town in popular areas.
Post your flyers in places like cafes, coffee shops, and community bulletin boards.
Hand out your flyers to people on the street. Be careful of loitering!
This is helpful because you can attract shoppers from outside of your particular neighborhood.
2-3. Create road signs
Grab some paper or cardboard from home and make a sign to promote your estate sale. Physical signs will attract people driving and walking by. Position your signs at busy intersections.
Make your sign on the computer or write it by hand.
Write “Estate Sale” and draw an arrow. Orient your sign so the arrow is pointing in the direction of your house.
You can also list the address and times on the sign if you’d like.
If your property is difficult to find, create a few more signs to guide buyers up or down your street and to your house. Place a sign every 15–25 feet (4.6–7.6 metres) so visitors don’t get lost.
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Then, share it with your online network!\\nFacebook Marketplace is a great place to advertise an estate sale.\\nBuild up your online presence by friending or following other people in the estate sale community. This is particularly helpful if you are looking to host many estate sales.\\nYou can post your estate sale to estate sale Groups or Pages, as well as your own personal page.\\n1-3. Send out advertising emails\\nCreate an advertisement for your sale in the body of an email. Include what items you are selling, when the sale is (date and time), and where the sale will take place. Then, blast out your email to everyone in your contacts. Don’t forget to send pictures of your best items!\\nYou can also create an email list of people interested in sales and send these emails to your group.\\n1-4. Use programs like OfferUp and LetGo to sell your individual items.\\nElectronic apps can be great ways to advertise for free. There are programs specifically for buying and selling items, like LetGo and OfferUp. Download these apps, create a post for an item, and connect with local buyers.\\nYou can chat privately with users in an instant messaging feature. This is where you can discuss the pricing of your items and arrange pick-up details.\\n2. Promoting in Person\\n2-1. Tell your friends, family members, and acquaintances about your sale.\\nThis may seem old-fashioned, but spreading the news by word of mouth is an easy and free way to promote your sale. Tell everyone you know! Word travels quickly.\\nMention details like the date and time of your sale. Highlight your most valuable or interesting items to get more interest.\\n2-2. Print out flyers and display them around your town.\\nCreate a posting on your computer using a word processing program or Paint. List the location, time, and date, and remember to feature a few photos. Print out your flyers from home and hang them around your town in popular areas.\\nPost your flyers in places like cafes, coffee shops, and community bulletin boards.\\nHand out your flyers to people on the street. Be careful of loitering!\\nThis is helpful because you can attract shoppers from outside of your particular neighborhood.\\n2-3. Create road signs\\nGrab some paper or cardboard from home and make a sign to promote your estate sale. Physical signs will attract people driving and walking by. Position your signs at busy intersections.\\nMake your sign on the computer or write it by hand.\\nWrite “Estate Sale” and draw an arrow. Orient your sign so the arrow is pointing in the direction of your house.\\nYou can also list the address and times on the sign if you’d like.\\nIf your property is difficult to find, create a few more signs to guide buyers up or down your street and to your house. Place a sign every 15–25 feet (4.6–7.6 metres) so visitors don’t get lost.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Luckily, there are plenty of ways to promote your sale without spending a dime. Advertise your estate sale online with classified sites, and make use of your social media network. Tell your friends, and create flyers and road signs. Advertising for free means more money in your pocket!\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Advertising Online\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Create a Craigslist advertisement\", \"描述\": \"Go to Craigslist.org, click on “garage sale” under the “for sale” heading, and click “post” in the right-hand corner. Fill out the posting form, including what kind of post you are creating (for sale by owner), and the details of your advertisement. Press “submit” to publish your ad.\\nCraigslist is one of the most popular sites to find estate, yard, or garage sales.\\nYou can make a Craigslist account, or you can create the ad as a guest by just listing your email.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Promote your estate sale on social media.\", \"描述\": \"You can use sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Write a post about your estate sale, including information like date, time, and address. Snap a few pictures of your items to boost your post. Then, share it with your online network!\\nFacebook Marketplace is a great place to advertise an estate sale.\\nBuild up your online presence by friending or following other people in the estate sale community. 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Download these apps, create a post for an item, and connect with local buyers.\\nYou can chat privately with users in an instant messaging feature. This is where you can discuss the pricing of your items and arrange pick-up details.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Promoting in Person\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Tell your friends, family members, and acquaintances about your sale.\", \"描述\": \"This may seem old-fashioned, but spreading the news by word of mouth is an easy and free way to promote your sale. Tell everyone you know! Word travels quickly.\\nMention details like the date and time of your sale. Highlight your most valuable or interesting items to get more interest.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Print out flyers and display them around your town.\", \"描述\": \"Create a posting on your computer using a word processing program or Paint. List the location, time, and date, and remember to feature a few photos. 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1,523 | How to Advertise on Facebook | 1. Creating a New Ad Campaign
1-1. Open Facebook.
Go to https://www.facebook.com/ in your computer's web browser. This will open your Facebook News Feed if you're logged into Facebook.
If you aren't logged into Facebook, enter your email address (or phone number) and password in the upper-right side of the page, then click .
1-2. Create a business page
In order to create ads, you must first have at least one page on Facebook.
If you have a page that isn't linked to your business, it's strongly recommended that you create a business page before continuing.
1-3. Click the "Menu" icon.
It's in the top-right corner of the Facebook News Feed page. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu.
In some areas and versions of Facebook's website, this will be a gear-shaped icon instead.
1-4. Click Create Ads.
You'll find this option near the bottom of the drop-down menu. Doing so will open Facebook's Power Editor, which is its ad creator.
1-5. Select a marketing objective.
Click one of the tabs below the "What's your marketing objective" heading.
Your selected marketing objective is up to you, though your ad's initial preferences will differ depending on your selected objective.
1-6. Scroll down and enter a name for your campaign.
In the "Campaign Name" text box, type in whatever you want to name your ad campaign.
The title that you enter here is private, and serves only to differentiate this ad campaign from other ones that you run later.
If you selected the objective, you'll also have to click the "Key Result" drop-down box and then click the result that you want.
If you selected the objective, you'll first need to select a type of engagement below the "Engagement" heading.
For some objectives, you can check the "Create Split Test" checkbox in order to run two sets of ads at once so that you can compare them side-by-side.
1-7. Click Continue.
It's a blue button at the bottom of the page. This will take you to the main ad setup section, where you can begin by defining your audience.
2. Defining Your Audience
2-1. Edit your ad campaign's initial preferences.
Depending on the marketing objective that you selected, you may see a form or drop-down box at the top of the page. If so, fill out the form or select an option before proceeding to the "Audience" section.
2-2. Select your ad audience's location.
In the "Locations" section, remove the current location (e.g., "United States") if necessary by selecting it and clicking the in its upper-right corner, then type in a specific location (e.g., your current city and state).
You can also adjust your ad targeting preferences by clicking the "Locations" checkbox and then selecting a different option in the drop-down menu.
2-3. Select your ad's preferred age.
Scroll down to the "Age" section, then select a minimum age from the left-most age drop-down box and a maximum age from the right-most drop-down box.
2-4. Determine a gender if necessary.
If you want to gear your ad toward men or women, click or in the "Gender" section.
By default, this section has selected.
Unfortunately, Facebook does not offer gender options other than "Men", "Women", and "All".
2-5. Add a language if you like.
If you want to offer your ad in more than one language, you can type a different language into the "Languages" text box and then click the proper dialect in the resulting drop-down menu.
2-6. Include detailed targeting.
If you have a specific demographic (e.g., business analysts) in mind, type the first few letters of the demographic's name into the "Detailed Targeting" text box, then click the proper result in the drop-down menu that appears and repeat as needed.
You can also click to the right of this text field to look through the available demographics.
2-7. Select a connection type.
Click the "Connections" drop-down box, select a category (e.g., ), and click your preferred option in the pop-out menu.
For example, to target people who use an app that you designed, you would select the option in the "Connections" drop-down menu and then click in the menu.
3. Adjusting Your Ad's Placement and Budget
3-1. Select your ad's placement.
In the "Placements" section of this page, make sure that "Automatic Placements (Recommended)" is checked. This will place your ads in Facebook-tested locations, as well as on Instagram and other Facebook products.
If you want to select specific ad placements, check the "Edit Placements" box, then select your preferred options in the resulting menu.
3-2. Scroll down to the "Budget & Schedule" section.
It's near the bottom of the page.
3-3. Determine a type of budget.
By default, Facebook measures your ad budget in daily increments; if you want to switch to a one-time budget, click the box, then click in the resulting drop-down menu.
3-4. Enter your budget's limit.
Type the number of dollars per day (or per ad cycle if you chose the option) that you're willing to spend into the text box on the right side of the "Budget" heading.
The minimum required for daily ads is $1.00 per day, while lifetime ads require a minimum budget of $30.00 per day.
3-5. Schedule your ads.
You can select the start date for your ads by clicking the "Start" date box and selecting a date from the drop-down menu, and you can determine the time at which they go live by clicking the time text box and adjusting the time there.
You can adjust a campaign's end date and time in the same way.
3-6. Click Continue.
It's a blue button at the bottom of the page. Doing so will save your ad preferences thus far and take you to the next part, which is creating your ad itself.
4. Creating the Ad
4-1. Stick to visual ads.
When advertising on Facebook, videos and photos stick out much more than do text-only posts. It's worth putting some time and effort into creating a video or well-designed photo to promote your page rather than just posting text.
Keep in mind that text is still a mandatory part of your ads, since you'll use text to create your call to action and your website address link.
4-2. Keep your ads short.
Videos should be under a minute, and text should be under 200 characters. This will engage significantly more users than will longer videos or posts.
4-3. Add a name for the ad.
This is the title that will appear on the ad itself. Type your preferred title into the "Ad Name" text box at the top of the page.
4-4. Select your business page if necessary.
If you have more than one business page, click the "Facebook Page" drop-down box, then click the page for which you want to show your ads in the resulting drop-down menu.
4-5. Select an ad format.
Below the "Format" heading, click the checkbox next to the type of ad that you want to show people on Facebook, Instagram, and other Facebook-connected platforms.
You have four main format choices: Carousel, Single Image, Single Video, and Slideshow.
4-6. Edit the rest of your ad's preferences.
Depending on your selected format, you'll scroll down to the "Text" (or "Media" and then "Text") section near the bottom of the page and then add your text, image(s), and/or video for the ad.
For example, you might want to add your website's URL to the ad, in which case you'd check the "Add a website URL" checkbox and enter your website's address.
Even if you're using a video as the main point of outreach, add some text to the "Text" text box in order to add context and a call-to-action for the video.
4-7. Scroll down and click Confirm.
It's a green button at the very bottom of the page. Doing so will save your ads and begin showing them as soon as your scheduled ad date hits.
If Facebook doesn't have your payment information saved, you'll need to enter your payment information (e.g., PayPal login details or your credit card number) when prompted.
Tips
Make sure you follow Facebook’s advertising guidelines so your ad does not get rejected.
Warnings
Facebook is better for relationship building with your customers than it is for stimulating direct sales. Advertisers are warned not to expect an immediate increase in sales from Facebook ads. Keep this in mind when setting your budget.
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1,524 | How to Advertise on Reddit | 1. Creating an Ad Campaign
1-1. Open the Reddit advertising page and click Advertise on Reddit.
Use your browser to visit the Reddit advertising page, then click the button in the top right of the screen.
1-2. Fill in the required information on the next screen and click Sign Up.
Input things like the username and password for the account which will appear on your ads, your company name, and more, then click the orange button to get started.
Required fields are marked with an orange dot on the far right.
1-3. Name your campaign.
Type the name of your campaign in the “Name” box at the top of the screen.
1-4. Select an objective for your campaign.
Choose between , , , , and as goals for your ad campaign.
If you choose to focus on brand awareness, you pay per every thousand impressions. An impression occurs each time your ad is displayed on a person’s computer.
If you choose website traffic, actions on your website, or app installs, you pay per click.
Lastly, if you choose video views, you pay per view.
1-5. Choose a funding method.
Your “funding instrument”, as Reddit calls it, will be the way in which you pay for your ads.
2. Creating an Ad Group
2-1. Choose a name for your ad group.
Name your ad group by typing your selection into the textbox titled “Details” at the top of your screen.
2-2. Select your audience type.
Using the first dropdown in the “Audience” section, choose whether you would like to target or .
shows users ads based on their location, interests, communities, and device type, whereas focuses on attracting users who have already visited your site.
2-3. Specify the interests of your audience.
In the “Interests” sub-section, click the checkbox next to each interest you are targeting.
Each interest category contains several subcategories. For even more specificity, click the dropdown arrow next to each option, then check each subcategory you would like to target.
Alternatively, click the checkbox for the overarching interest category, then click the trashcan icon next to each unwanted subcategory.
2-4. Choose specific communities to target or avoid.
Begin typing in the name of the community you want your ad to reach in the “Communities” textbox, then select it from the dropdown list.
Consider checking redditlist for popular, active, and growing communities to maximize your exposure.
To select communities to be excluded, click the blue text and follow the same instructions as above.
To enter a number of target communities or communities to be avoided at once, click the blue text, then enter the names of each subreddit on separate lines in either the “Include” or “Exclude” box.
2-5. Identify locations in which you want your ad to be shown.
If you would like to show your ad to users from specific regions, follow the instructions in the previous step for the “Locations” box.
2-6. Select a device type, a specific device within that category, and a minimum and maximum operating system version.
You can choose to further narrow those who see your advertisement by targeting a device type, such as or , a type of device in those categories, such as or , and a range of operating system versions your user can be running.
2-7. Set your ads to display on the Feed, in Conversations, or both.
In the “Placements” section, choose for your ad to show up as users scroll through their Home, Popular, or community feed, choose for your ad to show up in specific threads, or choose to advertise in each location.
2-8. Specify a daily or lifetime budget for your ads.
Under the “Delivery” heading, use the dropdown menu in the “Budget” section to indicate either a or a . In the textbox to the left, write your budget for the specified option.
Your budget per day must be at least $5/USD.
Because Reddit uses an auction-based advertising system in which your bid, targeting, and creativity help or hurt the frequency at which your ad is displayed, your ad group may under-deliver and therefore not use its entire budget.
2-9. Input the maximum price you will pay for the specified interaction type.
Type a “bid” value that represents the most you will pay for interaction with your ad as determined by the objective you set for your campaign.
When targeting the US, the UK, and/or Canada, you must allocate a minimum of $3.50/USD for campaigns priced per thousand impressions, $0.10/USD for campaigns priced per click, or $0.01/USD for campaigns priced per view.
When targeting other countries, Reddit requires a minimum bid of $1.00/USD for impression-based campaigns, $0.05/USD for click-based campaigns, or $0.01/USD for view-based campaigns.
Your bid is one of the tools which Reddit’s auction-based system will take into account to determine the frequency with which your ad is shown.
2-10. Set a schedule for your advertisement to run on.
Click the bubble next to or to either run your campaign indefinitely or in a certain time frame.
If you choose to set a date range for your campaign, dropdown menus will appear where you can adjust the start and end date.
You can also set specific times of day during which your campaign will run by clicking the dropdown arrow next to “Time of day”, then clicking the desired boxes corresponding to specific times on specific days of the week.
Alternatively, to quickly select a time range, hold your mouse down and drag along the desired boxes.
3. Creating an Ad
3-1. Name your ad.
In the textbox labeled “Details”, type in the desired name for your ad.
3-2. Click New Post to create your ad.
The button can be found at the top of the “Creative” textbox.
3-3. Indicate the type of post you are creating.
Click , , , or to shape the content of your sponsored post.
For the dimensions and specifications of each type of auction ad, read this Reddit Ads help page.
3-4. Customize your post, then click Submit.
In the fields provided, include headlines, images, URLs, and more as dictated by your post type, then save your ad with the blue button.
Your customization options will vary depending on the type of post you have selected, so consider looking at the available content for each type before deciding which one to use.
Images and videos can be uploaded by either dragging and dropping a file into the appropriate box or clicking the box, then selecting the desired file in the window that appears.
If you would like users to be able to comment on your ad, scroll to the bottom of the “New Post” sidebar, then click the checkbox.
To promote a post that was previously created on the Reddit account in use, select under “Post Source”, then look through your “Post Library” using the arrows in the bottom left.
3-5. Track interaction with your post by adding a third-party tracker (optional).
In the “Trackers” section, consider implementing a click or impression tracker by clicking , then selecting the you would like to track and entering the tracker URL.
For detailed information on how to set up third party trackers and which trackers are currently Reddit-approved, visit this page.
3-6. Preview your ad, then click Review.
Toggle between platforms and view modes to ensure you are content with the different ways your ad will be displayed. Once you are satisfied, click the blue button.
3-7. Review your selections, then click Publish.
Go over the selections you have made on the “Review” page, then move on by clicking the blue button.
4. Finalizing Your Ad Campaign
4-1. Click Set Up Payment and input your payment information.
Click the red button at the top of the screen, fill in your credit card information and billing address, then click the blue button.
4-2. Press Metrics and customize your dashboard (optional).
Click the white button at the top left of the page, then select the analytics and details you would like to see for each category listed on the left. Save your changes by clicking the blue button.
4-3. Create additional ads in an ad group under the Ad Groups tab (optional).
If you would like to include more than one ad in an ad group, you can create more ads to be shown by selecting the tab, then clicking the three dots on the desired ad group. From there, click the button and follow the steps in the method above.
Tips
Each ad has to be approved before running, so expect a delay of up to 48 hours before new ads are shown.[2]
X
Research source
For the best chance of success, make your ad as creative and engaging as possible! Try to pull users in with an engaging title and thumbnail image while avoiding clickbait.
If your company has at least $10,000/USD in quarterly spend or wants to advertise for recreational drugs and tobacco, medicine, alcohol, politics, or gambling, contact the Reddit Sales team for tailored recommendations and support.
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An impression occurs each time your ad is displayed on a person’s computer.\\nIf you choose website traffic, actions on your website, or app installs, you pay per click.\\nLastly, if you choose video views, you pay per view.\\n1-5. Choose a funding method.\\nYour “funding instrument”, as Reddit calls it, will be the way in which you pay for your ads.\\n2. Creating an Ad Group\\n2-1. Choose a name for your ad group.\\nName your ad group by typing your selection into the textbox titled “Details” at the top of your screen.\\n2-2. Select your audience type.\\nUsing the first dropdown in the “Audience” section, choose whether you would like to target or .\\n shows users ads based on their location, interests, communities, and device type, whereas focuses on attracting users who have already visited your site.\\n2-3. Specify the interests of your audience.\\nIn the “Interests” sub-section, click the checkbox next to each interest you are targeting.\\nEach interest category contains several subcategories. For even more specificity, click the dropdown arrow next to each option, then check each subcategory you would like to target.\\nAlternatively, click the checkbox for the overarching interest category, then click the trashcan icon next to each unwanted subcategory.\\n2-4. Choose specific communities to target or avoid.\\nBegin typing in the name of the community you want your ad to reach in the “Communities” textbox, then select it from the dropdown list.\\nConsider checking redditlist for popular, active, and growing communities to maximize your exposure.\\nTo select communities to be excluded, click the blue text and follow the same instructions as above.\\nTo enter a number of target communities or communities to be avoided at once, click the blue text, then enter the names of each subreddit on separate lines in either the “Include” or “Exclude” box.\\n2-5. Identify locations in which you want your ad to be shown.\\nIf you would like to show your ad to users from specific regions, follow the instructions in the previous step for the “Locations” box.\\n2-6. Select a device type, a specific device within that category, and a minimum and maximum operating system version.\\nYou can choose to further narrow those who see your advertisement by targeting a device type, such as or , a type of device in those categories, such as or , and a range of operating system versions your user can be running.\\n2-7. Set your ads to display on the Feed, in Conversations, or both.\\nIn the “Placements” section, choose for your ad to show up as users scroll through their Home, Popular, or community feed, choose for your ad to show up in specific threads, or choose to advertise in each location.\\n2-8. Specify a daily or lifetime budget for your ads.\\nUnder the “Delivery” heading, use the dropdown menu in the “Budget” section to indicate either a or a . In the textbox to the left, write your budget for the specified option.\\nYour budget per day must be at least $5/USD.\\nBecause Reddit uses an auction-based advertising system in which your bid, targeting, and creativity help or hurt the frequency at which your ad is displayed, your ad group may under-deliver and therefore not use its entire budget.\\n2-9. Input the maximum price you will pay for the specified interaction type.\\nType a “bid” value that represents the most you will pay for interaction with your ad as determined by the objective you set for your campaign.\\nWhen targeting the US, the UK, and/or Canada, you must allocate a minimum of $3.50/USD for campaigns priced per thousand impressions, $0.10/USD for campaigns priced per click, or $0.01/USD for campaigns priced per view.\\nWhen targeting other countries, Reddit requires a minimum bid of $1.00/USD for impression-based campaigns, $0.05/USD for click-based campaigns, or $0.01/USD for view-based campaigns.\\nYour bid is one of the tools which Reddit’s auction-based system will take into account to determine the frequency with which your ad is shown.\\n2-10. Set a schedule for your advertisement to run on.\\nClick the bubble next to or to either run your campaign indefinitely or in a certain time frame.\\nIf you choose to set a date range for your campaign, dropdown menus will appear where you can adjust the start and end date.\\nYou can also set specific times of day during which your campaign will run by clicking the dropdown arrow next to “Time of day”, then clicking the desired boxes corresponding to specific times on specific days of the week.\\nAlternatively, to quickly select a time range, hold your mouse down and drag along the desired boxes.\\n3. Creating an Ad\\n3-1. Name your ad.\\nIn the textbox labeled “Details”, type in the desired name for your ad.\\n3-2. Click New Post to create your ad.\\nThe button can be found at the top of the “Creative” textbox.\\n3-3. Indicate the type of post you are creating.\\nClick , , , or to shape the content of your sponsored post.\\nFor the dimensions and specifications of each type of auction ad, read this Reddit Ads help page.\\n3-4. Customize your post, then click Submit.\\nIn the fields provided, include headlines, images, URLs, and more as dictated by your post type, then save your ad with the blue button.\\nYour customization options will vary depending on the type of post you have selected, so consider looking at the available content for each type before deciding which one to use.\\nImages and videos can be uploaded by either dragging and dropping a file into the appropriate box or clicking the box, then selecting the desired file in the window that appears.\\nIf you would like users to be able to comment on your ad, scroll to the bottom of the “New Post” sidebar, then click the checkbox.\\nTo promote a post that was previously created on the Reddit account in use, select under “Post Source”, then look through your “Post Library” using the arrows in the bottom left.\\n3-5. Track interaction with your post by adding a third-party tracker (optional).\\nIn the “Trackers” section, consider implementing a click or impression tracker by clicking , then selecting the you would like to track and entering the tracker URL.\\nFor detailed information on how to set up third party trackers and which trackers are currently Reddit-approved, visit this page.\\n3-6. Preview your ad, then click Review.\\nToggle between platforms and view modes to ensure you are content with the different ways your ad will be displayed. Once you are satisfied, click the blue button.\\n3-7. Review your selections, then click Publish.\\nGo over the selections you have made on the “Review” page, then move on by clicking the blue button.\\n4. Finalizing Your Ad Campaign\\n4-1. Click Set Up Payment and input your payment information.\\nClick the red button at the top of the screen, fill in your credit card information and billing address, then click the blue button.\\n4-2. Press Metrics and customize your dashboard (optional).\\nClick the white button at the top left of the page, then select the analytics and details you would like to see for each category listed on the left. Save your changes by clicking the blue button.\\n4-3. Create additional ads in an ad group under the Ad Groups tab (optional).\\nIf you would like to include more than one ad in an ad group, you can create more ads to be shown by selecting the tab, then clicking the three dots on the desired ad group. From there, click the button and follow the steps in the method above.\\nTips\\nEach ad has to be approved before running, so expect a delay of up to 48 hours before new ads are shown.[2]\\nX\\nResearch source\\nFor the best chance of success, make your ad as creative and engaging as possible! Try to pull users in with an engaging title and thumbnail image while avoiding clickbait.\\nIf your company has at least $10,000/USD in quarterly spend or wants to advertise for recreational drugs and tobacco, medicine, alcohol, politics, or gambling, contact the Reddit Sales team for tailored recommendations and support.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Almost all large websites now offer some form of advertising system, and Reddit is no exception. The interest-based communities that constitute Reddit are especially useful for marketing campaigns, making it much easier to show ads to more applicable audiences. This wikiHow article will teach you how to create targeted ad campaigns on Reddit.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Creating an Ad Campaign\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Open the Reddit advertising page and click Advertise on Reddit.\", \"描述\": \"Use your browser to visit the Reddit advertising page, then click the button in the top right of the screen.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Fill in the required information on the next screen and click Sign Up.\", \"描述\": \"Input things like the username and password for the account which will appear on your ads, your company name, and more, then click the orange button to get started.\\nRequired fields are marked with an orange dot on the far right.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Name your campaign.\", \"描述\": \"Type the name of your campaign in the “Name” box at the top of the screen.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Select an objective for your campaign.\", \"描述\": \"Choose between , , , , and as goals for your ad campaign.\\nIf you choose to focus on brand awareness, you pay per every thousand impressions. An impression occurs each time your ad is displayed on a person’s computer.\\nIf you choose website traffic, actions on your website, or app installs, you pay per click.\\nLastly, if you choose video views, you pay per view.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Choose a funding method.\", \"描述\": \"Your “funding instrument”, as Reddit calls it, will be the way in which you pay for your ads.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Creating an Ad Group\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Choose a name for your ad group.\", \"描述\": \"Name your ad group by typing your selection into the textbox titled “Details” at the top of your screen.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Select your audience type.\", \"描述\": \"Using the first dropdown in the “Audience” section, choose whether you would like to target or .\\n shows users ads based on their location, interests, communities, and device type, whereas focuses on attracting users who have already visited your site.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Specify the interests of your audience.\", \"描述\": \"In the “Interests” sub-section, click the checkbox next to each interest you are targeting.\\nEach interest category contains several subcategories. For even more specificity, click the dropdown arrow next to each option, then check each subcategory you would like to target.\\nAlternatively, click the checkbox for the overarching interest category, then click the trashcan icon next to each unwanted subcategory.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Choose specific communities to target or avoid.\", \"描述\": \"Begin typing in the name of the community you want your ad to reach in the “Communities” textbox, then select it from the dropdown list.\\nConsider checking redditlist for popular, active, and growing communities to maximize your exposure.\\nTo select communities to be excluded, click the blue text and follow the same instructions as above.\\nTo enter a number of target communities or communities to be avoided at once, click the blue text, then enter the names of each subreddit on separate lines in either the “Include” or “Exclude” box.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Identify locations in which you want your ad to be shown.\", \"描述\": \"If you would like to show your ad to users from specific regions, follow the instructions in the previous step for the “Locations” box.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Select a device type, a specific device within that category, and a minimum and maximum operating system version.\", \"描述\": \"You can choose to further narrow those who see your advertisement by targeting a device type, such as or , a type of device in those categories, such as or , and a range of operating system versions your user can be running.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Set your ads to display on the Feed, in Conversations, or both.\", \"描述\": \"In the “Placements” section, choose for your ad to show up as users scroll through their Home, Popular, or community feed, choose for your ad to show up in specific threads, or choose to advertise in each location.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Specify a daily or lifetime budget for your ads.\", \"描述\": \"Under the “Delivery” heading, use the dropdown menu in the “Budget” section to indicate either a or a . In the textbox to the left, write your budget for the specified option.\\nYour budget per day must be at least $5/USD.\\nBecause Reddit uses an auction-based advertising system in which your bid, targeting, and creativity help or hurt the frequency at which your ad is displayed, your ad group may under-deliver and therefore not use its entire budget.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Input the maximum price you will pay for the specified interaction type.\", \"描述\": \"Type a “bid” value that represents the most you will pay for interaction with your ad as determined by the objective you set for your campaign.\\nWhen targeting the US, the UK, and/or Canada, you must allocate a minimum of $3.50/USD for campaigns priced per thousand impressions, $0.10/USD for campaigns priced per click, or $0.01/USD for campaigns priced per view.\\nWhen targeting other countries, Reddit requires a minimum bid of $1.00/USD for impression-based campaigns, $0.05/USD for click-based campaigns, or $0.01/USD for view-based campaigns.\\nYour bid is one of the tools which Reddit’s auction-based system will take into account to determine the frequency with which your ad is shown.\"}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Set a schedule for your advertisement to run on.\", \"描述\": \"Click the bubble next to or to either run your campaign indefinitely or in a certain time frame.\\nIf you choose to set a date range for your campaign, dropdown menus will appear where you can adjust the start and end date.\\nYou can also set specific times of day during which your campaign will run by clicking the dropdown arrow next to “Time of day”, then clicking the desired boxes corresponding to specific times on specific days of the week.\\nAlternatively, to quickly select a time range, hold your mouse down and drag along the desired boxes.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Creating an Ad\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Name your ad.\", \"描述\": \"In the textbox labeled “Details”, type in the desired name for your ad.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Click New Post to create your ad.\", \"描述\": \"The button can be found at the top of the “Creative” textbox.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Indicate the type of post you are creating.\", \"描述\": \"Click , , , or to shape the content of your sponsored post.\\nFor the dimensions and specifications of each type of auction ad, read this Reddit Ads help page.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Customize your post, then click Submit.\", \"描述\": \"In the fields provided, include headlines, images, URLs, and more as dictated by your post type, then save your ad with the blue button.\\nYour customization options will vary depending on the type of post you have selected, so consider looking at the available content for each type before deciding which one to use.\\nImages and videos can be uploaded by either dragging and dropping a file into the appropriate box or clicking the box, then selecting the desired file in the window that appears.\\nIf you would like users to be able to comment on your ad, scroll to the bottom of the “New Post” sidebar, then click the checkbox.\\nTo promote a post that was previously created on the Reddit account in use, select under “Post Source”, then look through your “Post Library” using the arrows in the bottom left.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Track interaction with your post by adding a third-party tracker (optional).\", \"描述\": \"In the “Trackers” section, consider implementing a click or impression tracker by clicking , then selecting the you would like to track and entering the tracker URL.\\nFor detailed information on how to set up third party trackers and which trackers are currently Reddit-approved, visit this page.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Preview your ad, then click Review.\", \"描述\": \"Toggle between platforms and view modes to ensure you are content with the different ways your ad will be displayed. Once you are satisfied, click the blue button.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Review your selections, then click Publish.\", \"描述\": \"Go over the selections you have made on the “Review” page, then move on by clicking the blue button.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Finalizing Your Ad Campaign\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Click Set Up Payment and input your payment information.\", \"描述\": \"Click the red button at the top of the screen, fill in your credit card information and billing address, then click the blue button.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Press Metrics and customize your dashboard (optional).\", \"描述\": \"Click the white button at the top left of the page, then select the analytics and details you would like to see for each category listed on the left. Save your changes by clicking the blue button.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Create additional ads in an ad group under the Ad Groups tab (optional).\", \"描述\": \"If you would like to include more than one ad in an ad group, you can create more ads to be shown by selecting the tab, then clicking the three dots on the desired ad group. From there, click the button and follow the steps in the method above.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Each ad has to be approved before running, so expect a delay of up to 48 hours before new ads are shown.[2]\\nX\\nResearch source\\n\", \"For the best chance of success, make your ad as creative and engaging as possible! Try to pull users in with an engaging title and thumbnail image while avoiding clickbait.\\n\", \"If your company has at least $10,000/USD in quarterly spend or wants to advertise for recreational drugs and tobacco, medicine, alcohol, politics, or gambling, contact the Reddit Sales team for tailored recommendations and support.\\n\"]}]}}",
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1,525 | How to Advertise on Reddit for Free | 1. Create a Reddit account for your business.
Make a profile to begin posting content and growing your brand’s presence.
When creating your profile, use your company name rather than your own name to maintain transparency. This will also help build connections between posts you create with informative, helpful content and your brand.
2. Find your target audience.
Select a few subreddits that will likely overlap with your target audience.
Use the search bar at the top of the page to look up interests that align with your products, then pick a few subreddits from the list that appears. You can also use tools like http://redditlist.com to check how active a subreddit is, how quickly it is growing, and the size of its user base.
3. Read the rules.
Familiarize yourself with Reddit’s overall rules and the rules of your chosen subreddits.
Reading pages like Reddit’s rules on spam will help you ensure you are posting acceptable content. The rules of specific subreddits are always listed on each subreddit’s home page.
If you have any questions about what you should or should not post, consider reaching out to the moderators of that subreddit.
4. Post engaging and valuable content.
Create informative posts that help members of a subreddit rather than directly promoting your business.
Offer solutions to a problem and provide valuable information to grow your reputation in a community. You can reference or include items related to your company, such as a link to your website, but those inclusions should always be integrated into the post, not simply self-promotion.
5. Interact with the community of each subreddit.
Upvote posts, reply to comments, and more to create connections in a subreddit.
If you only post links or content about a business you own, that is considered spam. Instead, try to make connections with individuals and communities to increase interest in your company and build brand loyalty.
6. Engage consistently.
Interact with content posted by others and create helpful, informative posts regularly.
While you should be careful of posting too often, consistency is key in building an online presence. Try to post and engage on a regular basis to create familiarity with your profile and company for regular users of a subreddit.
7. Offer exclusive deals and hold contests.
Create posts that give Reddit users unique shopping opportunities with your company.
Before publishing these posts, reach out to the moderators of the subreddit to check that your post will not break any rules. While these posts can draw customers, there is often a fine line between acceptable contests and spam.
8. Post an Ask Me Anything.
Create a post where users can ask questions about you and your company to generate interest.
Ask Me Anythings, or AMAs, are particularly effective if you have an interesting story to tell. Consider creating a post on https://www.reddit.com/r/AMA/ with your job or something interesting about your company in the title, then answer questions as they appear.
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The rules of specific subreddits are always listed on each subreddit’s home page.\\nIf you have any questions about what you should or should not post, consider reaching out to the moderators of that subreddit.\\n4. Post engaging and valuable content.\\nCreate informative posts that help members of a subreddit rather than directly promoting your business.\\nOffer solutions to a problem and provide valuable information to grow your reputation in a community. You can reference or include items related to your company, such as a link to your website, but those inclusions should always be integrated into the post, not simply self-promotion.\\n5. Interact with the community of each subreddit.\\nUpvote posts, reply to comments, and more to create connections in a subreddit.\\nIf you only post links or content about a business you own, that is considered spam. Instead, try to make connections with individuals and communities to increase interest in your company and build brand loyalty.\\n6. Engage consistently.\\nInteract with content posted by others and create helpful, informative posts regularly.\\nWhile you should be careful of posting too often, consistency is key in building an online presence. Try to post and engage on a regular basis to create familiarity with your profile and company for regular users of a subreddit.\\n7. Offer exclusive deals and hold contests.\\nCreate posts that give Reddit users unique shopping opportunities with your company.\\nBefore publishing these posts, reach out to the moderators of the subreddit to check that your post will not break any rules. While these posts can draw customers, there is often a fine line between acceptable contests and spam.\\n8. Post an Ask Me Anything.\\nCreate a post where users can ask questions about you and your company to generate interest.\\nAsk Me Anythings, or AMAs, are particularly effective if you have an interesting story to tell. Consider creating a post on https://www.reddit.com/r/AMA/ with your job or something interesting about your company in the title, then answer questions as they appear.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"While Reddit offers a paid advertising service, there are many ways brands can use the site to build their presence for free. In particular, the site contains millions of communities known as subreddits that focus on specific interests. You can engage with these subreddits to advertise your brand to people in your target audience. This wikiHow article will teach you how to promote your business for free on Reddit.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Create a Reddit account for your business.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Make a profile to begin posting content and growing your brand’s presence.\", \"描述\": \"When creating your profile, use your company name rather than your own name to maintain transparency. This will also help build connections between posts you create with informative, helpful content and your brand.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Find your target audience.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Select a few subreddits that will likely overlap with your target audience.\", \"描述\": \"Use the search bar at the top of the page to look up interests that align with your products, then pick a few subreddits from the list that appears. You can also use tools like http://redditlist.com to check how active a subreddit is, how quickly it is growing, and the size of its user base.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Read the rules.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Familiarize yourself with Reddit’s overall rules and the rules of your chosen subreddits.\", \"描述\": \"Reading pages like Reddit’s rules on spam will help you ensure you are posting acceptable content. The rules of specific subreddits are always listed on each subreddit’s home page.\\nIf you have any questions about what you should or should not post, consider reaching out to the moderators of that subreddit.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Post engaging and valuable content.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Create informative posts that help members of a subreddit rather than directly promoting your business.\", \"描述\": \"Offer solutions to a problem and provide valuable information to grow your reputation in a community. You can reference or include items related to your company, such as a link to your website, but those inclusions should always be integrated into the post, not simply self-promotion.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Interact with the community of each subreddit.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Upvote posts, reply to comments, and more to create connections in a subreddit.\", \"描述\": \"If you only post links or content about a business you own, that is considered spam. Instead, try to make connections with individuals and communities to increase interest in your company and build brand loyalty.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Engage consistently.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Interact with content posted by others and create helpful, informative posts regularly.\", \"描述\": \"While you should be careful of posting too often, consistency is key in building an online presence. Try to post and engage on a regular basis to create familiarity with your profile and company for regular users of a subreddit.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Offer exclusive deals and hold contests.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Create posts that give Reddit users unique shopping opportunities with your company.\", \"描述\": \"Before publishing these posts, reach out to the moderators of the subreddit to check that your post will not break any rules. While these posts can draw customers, there is often a fine line between acceptable contests and spam.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Post an Ask Me Anything.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Create a post where users can ask questions about you and your company to generate interest.\", \"描述\": \"Ask Me Anythings, or AMAs, are particularly effective if you have an interesting story to tell. Consider creating a post on https://www.reddit.com/r/AMA/ with your job or something interesting about your company in the title, then answer questions as they appear.\"}]}]}}",
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1,526 | How to Advertise to Be a Tutor | 1. Making Your Tutoring Profile
1-1. Choose a subject to tutor.
The subject you tutor should be one that you're strong in, so think about which classes you make A’s in. If you make A’s in multiple subjects narrow it down to your favorite subject or two.
Since you'll be teaching others, you'll need to have mastered the subject yourself.
1-2. Narrow your grade levels.
Most tutors focus on a particular grade level or subject level, such as 2nd-3rd grade, high school level, or simply geometry. Decide which level best suits your skills.
Go online and look up assignments for the grade levels you're considering to see if you can do the work.
Consider classes you recently aced, such as the math or science class you took last year.
1-3. Create a resume
Include any kind of tutoring experience you’ve had, including tutoring your friends and family members. Try to think of times that you’ve helped your classmates, as well. This will help you craft a better ad, as well as help you explain to parents why they should hire you.
Include clubs that you’re a member of if they’re related to the subject you want to tutor. For example, list math club if you want to tutor math, or the literary criticism team if you want to tutor English.
Include honors classes and related awards, such as a mathletes trophy.
If you don’t have any experience, look for volunteer opportunities or tutor someone you know who struggles in that subject. Ask if you can tutor them for free to gain experience for your resume.
1-4. Set your rates.
Check the going rates for other tutors in your area. Set your rates based on how much people with a similar skillset to yours are charging.
Tutors often make between $17 to $45 an hour, based on experience.
1-5. Choose a location to tutor.
You can tutor in your clients’ homes, in your home, or in at a third location, such as a coffee shop or the library. Decide if you have a location preference, or if you’re willing to work with the client. Outline this information in your ad.
If you plan to go to the client, talk to them about travel time when you’re quoting the job.
2. Creating Advertising Materials
2-1. Make flyers.
Flyers are great way to advertise because you can create an eye-catching flyer that has a lot of information. Title your flyer with the type of services you’re providing, then follow up with a few sentences about your qualifications. Use your resume to decide what to write. Make sure to state your rates and provide contact information.
Great titles tell potential clients what type of service you offer and why they should choose you. For example, “Math Tutoring by Honor Student,” “Tutoring by Certified English Teacher,” or “Qualified Chemistry Tutor.”
Include a photo to catch people’s eye. For a public flyer, good photos include things like apples, desks, or groups of students. You may not want to post a picture of yourself all around town.
Always ask for permission before posting your flyers.
2-2. Write a classified advertisement.
Prepare an ad for your local online classifieds or newspaper. You will need to write your headline, summarize your qualifications, state your rates, and provide your contact information.
Make sure that your ad has a great headline. Try using a similar headline to the one you used for your flyer.
Keep your classified ad short. Provide just the essential details. You will always have to pay more for a longer ad in a newspaper, and you may have to pay for a longer ad when posting online.
Include an eye catching photo of either yourself or a tutoring scene.
2-3. Make Business Cards
Business cards are great for when you meet potential clients in passing. When you hear someone complain about performing poorly in school or how they need help on an upcoming test, you can hand them your card. You could miss out on clients if you don’t have a way to make them remember you. You can also leave the cards at local coffee shops or the library.
You can make your own business cards if you have a printer. You can find blank business cards at your local department store, office supply store, or online retailer.
You could also buy low-cost professional business cards online from a site like Vista Print.
2-4. Make a brochure.
Brochures can provide more information about your services and can be especially helpful if your community has a lot of tutors operating in the same place. You can show customers that you are the more professional, qualified tutor by providing additional details about your tutoring services. Having a brochure makes you look polished.
You can make a hardcopy or an e-brochure.
Having an e-brochure will also make it easier for you to explain what you have to offer when clients contact you for your services. You can send them the flyer with all of your information.
3. Posting Your Ads
3-1. Publish your ad on your local online classifieds.
Post your classified ad to several local advertising sites. Many online sites offer free ads, but you will likely have to pay to post in the local newspaper.
Try Craigslist, Yahoo! Local, and Angie’s List.
See if your city has its own community site where you can place ads for local services.
For online ads, you may have to go back and repost the ad regularly to ensure that people see it. Check back to see if your ad comes up easily when you click on the classifieds.
3-2. Post your flyers.
Hang your flyers in local libraries, near the local school, and in popular establishments that are frequented by teens and families, such as pizza restaurants, ice cream shops, and coffee shops.
Ask the local school if you can post your flyers in the counselor’s office or in the school library.
You may also find places that will allow you to leave flyers. For example, some coffee shops have a table where people can leave or take flyers.
3-3. Distribute your business cards and brochures.
Carry your business cards with you so that you can hand them to potential clients. In addition to handing out the business cards, leave your business cards and your brochures at school counseling offices, in libraries, coffee shops, and other places that allow people to leave or post business cards.
Look for community bulletin boards at places like the library or coffee shops. Pin up a few business cards.
3-4. Post in social media groups.
Join local groups on social media and post about your services. You can look for parents groups, study groups, and groups that are dedicated to the local schools. Your city or town may also have a social media group that allows locals to advertise services, so look for those as well.
If you really want to get your name out there, consider taking a digital marketing class. This will help you better understand how to advertise on social media.
Look for homeschooling groups.
3-5. Create a website.
If you're serious about your tutoring business, you'll want to set up a website at some point or another. Your website should clearly and accurately describe the services you offer as well as positive reviews from any clients you've tutored previously.
Tips
Make sure you tutor in a subject that you really know and understand.
Consider offering a first session for free or a reduced rate.
Ask your customers to spread the word about your services.
Warnings
Find out whether you need a business license or other credential to work as a tutor.
Tutoring is considered self-employment, so you will have to pay the appropriate taxes on your income.
Always do your best. Slacking off during a session can ruin your entire business because clients will talk.
Some advertisements are restricted, so ask for permission before you post your flyers or handouts.
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1,527 | Aerating Wine: Benefits, the Breakdown, & Which Wines You Can Skip | 1. Using a Blender
1-1. Open up a bottle of red wine.
If it is under eight years old, chances are, it will be slightly tannic. If the wine is older, it won't need any aeration.
1-2. Pour the wine into a blender.
If you do not have a blender, you can use a food processor with a blade attachment.
1-3. Close the blender and pulse it on high for 15 to 30 seconds.
This will help mix air into the wine and soften tannins. Don't worry if you see bubbles forming. This is simply the air bubbles, which will help aerate the wine.
1-4. Pour the wine into wine glasses and serve.
For a better presentation, you can also use a funnel to pour the wine back into its original bottle.
2. Using Two Pitchers
2-1. Get two pitchers.
You will be pouring the wine back and forth between the pitchers, so it might be a good idea to use ones that are lightweight and easy to handle.
2-2. Pour a bottle of tannic red wine into the first pitcher.
If the wine is under eight years old, it will probably be somewhat tannic and need aeration. If the wine is older than it, you won't need to aerate it.
2-3. Pour the wine into the second pitcher.
Don't worry about how fast or how slow you do this. You will be doing this repeatedly, which will help aerate the wine.
2-4. Continue pouring the wine back and forth between the pitcher.
Do this for a total of 15 times.
2-5. Serve the wine.
At this point, you can pour the wine into the wine glasses, or you can pour it back into its original bottle. Place a funnel into the neck of the bottle first, so that you don't spill any wine.
3. Using a Wine Glass
3-1. Choose a red wine glass with a large bowl.
Red wine glasses are different from white wine glasses for a reason: to help aerate the red wine.
If you are serving a larger number of people, you can use a red wine decanter instead. Choose one with a larger bowl.
3-2. Pour some tannic red wine into the glass.
Stop pouring at the widest part of the glass. This will allow more of the wine to come in contact with the air. It will also prevent any sloshing or spilling when you swirl the wine.
As you pour, try to hold the bottle about 10 inches (25.4 centimeters) above the glass. This way, the wine will be exposed to more air on its way into the glass.
3-3. Set the wine aside and let it breathe for at least 45 minutes.
The younger the wine is, the longer it will need to sit. For example, a young wine might need to sit for up to six hours, whereas an older wine might turn to vinegar after one hour.
If you are pouring an old, fragile, and mature wine, drink it within 30 minutes. Don't let it sit any longer than that.
Lighter bodied red wines, such as pinot noir's, typically need only 15 to 20 minutes to breathe, if that.
3-4. Swirl the wine in its glass and take a sip to test the flavor.
Swirling the wine in the glass helps aerate it further.
Tips
Red wines need aeration more than white wines do. White wines typically don't need any aeration at all. If a white wine tastes "oaky," then it may need some aeration.[7]
X
Research source
If the red wine is younger than eight years, it may benefit from aeration.[8]
X
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Consider using an aerating funnel. It will not only aerate the wine, but also catch any sediment.[9]
X
Research source
Warnings
Lighter bodied reds or whites may taste a bit harsh, a condition known as “bottle stink,” but this clears up after about 15 minutes of aeration.
Don't uncork the bottle and let it sit for an hour. This is not very effective, because the narrow bottle neck will not allow enough air into the wine.[11]
X
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Don't attempt to aerate old, fragile, and mature wines. They should be drunk within 30 minutes of opening. If you leave them out too long, their flavor will spoil.[12]
X
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Pour a bottle of tannic red wine into the first pitcher.\\nIf the wine is under eight years old, it will probably be somewhat tannic and need aeration. If the wine is older than it, you won't need to aerate it.\\n2-3. Pour the wine into the second pitcher.\\nDon't worry about how fast or how slow you do this. You will be doing this repeatedly, which will help aerate the wine.\\n2-4. Continue pouring the wine back and forth between the pitcher.\\nDo this for a total of 15 times.\\n2-5. Serve the wine.\\nAt this point, you can pour the wine into the wine glasses, or you can pour it back into its original bottle. Place a funnel into the neck of the bottle first, so that you don't spill any wine.\\n3. Using a Wine Glass\\n3-1. Choose a red wine glass with a large bowl.\\nRed wine glasses are different from white wine glasses for a reason: to help aerate the red wine.\\nIf you are serving a larger number of people, you can use a red wine decanter instead. Choose one with a larger bowl.\\n3-2. Pour some tannic red wine into the glass.\\nStop pouring at the widest part of the glass. This will allow more of the wine to come in contact with the air. It will also prevent any sloshing or spilling when you swirl the wine.\\nAs you pour, try to hold the bottle about 10 inches (25.4 centimeters) above the glass. This way, the wine will be exposed to more air on its way into the glass.\\n3-3. Set the wine aside and let it breathe for at least 45 minutes.\\nThe younger the wine is, the longer it will need to sit. For example, a young wine might need to sit for up to six hours, whereas an older wine might turn to vinegar after one hour.\\nIf you are pouring an old, fragile, and mature wine, drink it within 30 minutes. Don't let it sit any longer than that.\\nLighter bodied red wines, such as pinot noir's, typically need only 15 to 20 minutes to breathe, if that.\\n3-4. Swirl the wine in its glass and take a sip to test the flavor.\\nSwirling the wine in the glass helps aerate it further.\\nTips\\nRed wines need aeration more than white wines do. White wines typically don't need any aeration at all. If a white wine tastes \\\"oaky,\\\" then it may need some aeration.[7]\\nX\\nResearch source\\nIf the red wine is younger than eight years, it may benefit from aeration.[8]\\nX\\nResearch source\\nConsider using an aerating funnel. It will not only aerate the wine, but also catch any sediment.[9]\\nX\\nResearch source\\nWarnings\\nLighter bodied reds or whites may taste a bit harsh, a condition known as “bottle stink,” but this clears up after about 15 minutes of aeration.\\nDon't uncork the bottle and let it sit for an hour. This is not very effective, because the narrow bottle neck will not allow enough air into the wine.[11]\\nX\\nResearch source\\nDon't attempt to aerate old, fragile, and mature wines. They should be drunk within 30 minutes of opening. If you leave them out too long, their flavor will spoil.[12]\\nX\\nResearch source\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"If you're drinking a bottle of tannic red wine that is under eight years old, chances are that letting it breathe, or aerate, will improve its taste. Tannins are the chemicals that make wine astringent; they are what make your mouth pucker and feel dry after taking a sip. In older vintages, tannins break down in the bottle as the wine's bouquet evolves. In young, full-bodied reds, however, tannins can overwhelm a wine's more delicate flavors. Aerating wine lessens its astringency by breaking down its tannins and opening up its bouquet.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Using a Blender\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Open up a bottle of red wine.\", \"描述\": \"If it is under eight years old, chances are, it will be slightly tannic. If the wine is older, it won't need any aeration.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Pour the wine into a blender.\", \"描述\": \"If you do not have a blender, you can use a food processor with a blade attachment.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Close the blender and pulse it on high for 15 to 30 seconds.\", \"描述\": \"This will help mix air into the wine and soften tannins. Don't worry if you see bubbles forming. 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It will also prevent any sloshing or spilling when you swirl the wine.\\nAs you pour, try to hold the bottle about 10 inches (25.4 centimeters) above the glass. This way, the wine will be exposed to more air on its way into the glass.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Set the wine aside and let it breathe for at least 45 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"The younger the wine is, the longer it will need to sit. For example, a young wine might need to sit for up to six hours, whereas an older wine might turn to vinegar after one hour.\\nIf you are pouring an old, fragile, and mature wine, drink it within 30 minutes. Don't let it sit any longer than that.\\nLighter bodied red wines, such as pinot noir's, typically need only 15 to 20 minutes to breathe, if that.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Swirl the wine in its glass and take a sip to test the flavor.\", \"描述\": \"Swirling the wine in the glass helps aerate it further.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Red wines need aeration more than white wines do. 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1,528 | How to Aerate a Yard | 1. Determining When It's Time to Aerate Your Yard
1-1. Know what kind of grass you have.
Different types of grasses grow most actively during certain seasons of the year. It's best to aerate your lawn just before or during your lawn's most active period of growth, so that the grass will grow back quickly and recover from the aeration process.
Warm-season grasses like buffalo grass, Bermuda grass and St. Augustine grass grow most actively during the summer. If you have warm season grass, it's best to aerate in the late spring to early summer.
Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass have their most active growing season in the fall, when the temperature drops. Aerate cool season grass at the end of the summer or the beginning of fall. Just make sure you aerate early enough that you allow the lawn to recover from aeration for a month or so before the first frost hits.
1-2. Know what type of soil you have.
Clay-heavy soils need to be aerated frequently, about once a year, since the soil tends to be dense and compact. Sandy soils can be aerated every two years or so.
1-3. Know your lawn habits.
Do you drive on your lawn often, or frequently have large groups of people walking over it? Lawns that are trampled often need to be aerated once a year to prevent the soil from getting too compact.
Have you recently reseeded your lawn? It's best not to aerate within a year of reseeding, since the grass needs time to get strong.
Test your lawn's need for aeration by examining how deep the grass's roots extend into the soil. If the roots don't go deeper than two inches, you should aerate the soil. You can check using a soil probe, single core probe, a heavy, long shanked screwdriver, or a small spade.
2. Preparing to Aerate Your Yard
2-1. Decide which type of yard aerator to use.
There are two types of aerators: power and manual. Choose the one that best fits your needs.
A power yard aerator is a gasoline-driven machine that is best suited for large yards. This type of aerator uses a spike system to poke holes in the soil or a coring system that pulls plugs of soil out of the ground to allow for water and nutrient absorption. You can rent a power yard aerator from a landscape company by the day for a small fee. Talk with your neighbors about splitting the cost of the rental and sharing the machine.
A manual yard aerator works more efficiently on small yards or heavily-trafficked areas of a lawn. Two types of manual yard aerators exist: a coring-style aerator that uses a cylinder to remove cores of earth and a spike-type of aerator that rolls over patches of lawn to insert holes without extracting soil. Lawn-care specialists and enthusiasts promote the core-style of yard aerators, as these types promote the best water and nutrient absorption.
2-2. Prep the yard for aeration.
Yard aerators work best on cleared, mowed yards. If you have sprinklers, then turn them on for a short time first and mark where each on is so that you can avoid them.
Rake debris like leaves, sticks and other plant matter from the yard to make sure nothing obstructs the path of the aerator.
Mow the yard before you aerate to ensure the aerator has easy access to the ground. If your lawn mower doesn't contain a bag to catch the grass clippings, rake them up and discard or compost them when you are finished mowing.
2-3. Check the moisture level of your yard.
If your region has been dry lately, Water your lawn for a few days before you aerate the yard to soften tough soil. Manual and power yard aerators perform more efficiently on softened earth. However, core aerators perform better on dry soil because the corer will not pull the plug out if it is too wet and aeration holes will seal shut.
2-4. Know which areas of your yard are the most trafficked.
Plan to go over those areas with your aerator more than once to ensure you sufficiently aerate that section of yard.
3. Aerating the Yard
3-1. Position the yard aerator in one corner of the yard.
Move it from one side of the yard to the other in even rows until the whole area is properly aerated.
Don't cover the entire yard more than once. Only double over areas that need extra aeration.
If your yard requires further aeration, run the yard aerator in the opposite direction from the first pass you took to maximize aeration.
Leave the cores of earth alone after you aerate. These cores will compost over time and benefit your yard with nutrients. Keep in mind that it might look unsightly for a little while. If someone asks about it, then you can just make a joke and say you have very healthy earthworms.
3-2. Fertilize
Spread compost, sand, peat moss, or another fertilizer over your yard to help your lawn spring back from aeration. The fertilizer will be absorbed easily through the newly-made holes.
Tips
Consider lawn aerator shoes as a cost-effective way to aerate smaller yards. The shoes are equipped with steel spikes that create holes wherever you walk. However, keep in mind that proper aeration and de-thatching are a crucial element to keeping a healthy turf. It is easy to do and very cost effective compared to starting over, but many people do not do it enough.
Plan to core-aerate your yard every three years, and more often if it's heavily-trafficked or if your soil is clay-heavy, to maintain a healthy yard. You can safely spike-aerate your yard once a year to promote grass growth.
Keep an eye on heavy thatch build up, which may require the use of a gas powered power rake to loosen and remove the buildup.
Warnings
Remember there may be pipes, electrical lines and an irrigation system under your yard. Mark those systems so that you don't damage them while aerating the soil. Call '811' to request utility locations in your property before you start digging.[3]
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Expert Source
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Expert Interview. 20 August 2021.
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1,529 | AeroGarden Tomatoes: Your Complete Guide to Planting, Pruning, and Harvesting | 1. What is an AeroGarden?
An AeroGarden is an indoor hydroponics garden.
It’s ideal for apartment-dwellers or anyone who doesn’t have an outdoor space for a traditional soil garden. Growing tomatoes in an AeroGarden usually takes 9 to 12 weeks. There are a few different models to choose from based on the size of your harvest: a Sprout, which can grow 3 tomato plants, a Harvest Family, which can grow 6 tomato plants, a Bounty Family, which can grow up to 9 tomato plants, and a Farm Family, which can grow 12 to 24 tomato plants.
AeroGarden is also ideal for people who don’t have a ton of natural light in their home, because the AeroGarden has grow lights attached to it.
Most AeroGarden systems are small enough to fit on a countertop or a table. The Farm Family model is the largest model, so it may do better on the floor.
2. What kind of tomatoes can you grow in the AeroGarden?
Cherry tomatoes grow best in an AeroGarden because they’re so small.
You can choose from Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes (6 pods or 9 pods), Mini Cherry Tomatoes (3 pods, 6 pods, or 9 pods), Golden Harvest Cherry Tomatoes (6 pods or 9 pods), or Mega Cherry Tomatoes (for Tall AeroGarden models).
Want to grow a variety of veggies at the same time? Go for a Salsa Garden Kit for a mixture of peppers and tomatoes.
3. Planting Tomato Seeds in the AeroGarden
3-1. Fill the tank and add 4 mL (0.81 tsp) of nutrients for every 1 US gal (16 c) of water.
Use room temperature tap, bottled, or purified water to fill your tank up to the “Fill here” line. Add the recommended amount of Starting Nutrients into the water, and wait until the nutrients dissolve.
Your AeroGarden system will automatically check the water level in your tank for you. If your system needs more water, the “Water Low” light on the control panel will flash.
3-2. Plant a seed pod in each opening of the AeroGarden.
Depending on your model, you might have 3 pods, 6 pods, or 9 pods to use. If you have any extra spaces in your AeroGarden, use a Plant Spacer to fill the gaps.
Plant Spacers cover up any openings, which will prevent your water from getting dirty.
3-3. Place a Grow Dome over each seed pod.
Grow Domes help keep your tomato sprouts warm as they grow. Since tomatoes thrive in a greenhouse environment, these Grow Domes will help your tomatoes grow faster and healthier.
3-4. Place the grow lights about 3 in (7.6 cm) over the system.
If your grow lights are too close to your seed pods, your tomatoes won’t have any room to grow! Adjust your grow lights by gently pulling them down toward the tomatoes so they’re 3 to 5 in (7.6 to 12.7 cm) above the Grow Domes.
3-5. Select “tomato” on the AeroGarden system.
The great thing about the AeroGarden system is that it will automatically set a timer on your lights for you. On your control panel, press the “Select” button and click on “Cherry Tomatoes.” Your lights will be programmed to turn on for 16 hours per day and shut off for 8 hours at night.
4. Pruning, Pollinating, and Harvesting Tomatoes
4-1. Week 1: Keep your tomatoes at room temperature.
For the first week after planting, you don’t have to do much. Keep the Grow Domes on top of your seed pods and make sure your room is right around 75 °F (24 °C). You’ll notice small sprouts starting to emerge after about 7 days.
4-2. Week 2: Prune the smallest sprouts.
Once you see a young stem with a few leaves on it, remove the Grow Domes and set them aside. You’ll probably see a few different sprouts coming out of each seed pod. Near the end of week 2, grab some pruners and carefully cut the smaller, weaker stem out of each seed pod so that there’s only one stem in each pod.
Cutting away the weaker stem lets the stronger one grow faster and produce more fruit.
4-3. Weeks 3 and 4: Monitor the water level and nutrient indicator.
These 2 weeks are easy—you don’t have to do much of anything! Add water if the level gets too low, and add nutrients if the control panel tells you to.
While the water level indicator is a helpful tool, it can sometimes malfunction. Be sure you’re actually checking the water level yourself instead of relying on the water level indicator to tell you when your AeroGarden needs more water.
4-4. Week 5: Clip the main stem above the 5th branch.
This is called “topping” the plant, and it encourages more growth so that you have a larger harvest. Find the main stem of each tomato plant, and use your pruners to clip it just above the 5th branch.
Try to avoid clipping the first 2 leaves on the tomato plant. Cutting those leaves off could shock your tomato plant and lead to fewer tomatoes.
4-5. Week 6: Prune any branches that grow outside of the light hood.
If you notice that there are any leaves or branches that are starting to grow outside the scope of the light hood, grab your pruners and gently clip them off. You can also prune off any tall leaves or branches to encourage fruit growth.
4-6. Week 7: Pollinate your tomato plants.
In a normal garden, bees and insects would come by and pollinate your tomato plants for you. Since your garden is indoors, you’ll have to do this process yourself. Fortunately, it’s fairly easy—once you notice bright yellow flowers appearing on your tomato plants, gently shake the flowers or vibrate them with an electric toothbrush once a day. The vibrations will transfer the pollen from the petals of the flowers to the inner part of the flower (the pistil). Since tomato flowers have all of the necessary parts for pollination (meaning there are no “male” or “female” flowers), there’s no need to transfer pollen between flowers.
To pollinate by hand, gently grab one flower at a time and shake it gently for about 30 seconds. Do this to every flower on every plant to pollinate each flower.
To pollinate with an electric toothbrush, turn on the toothbrush and gently place the head onto the petals of one flower. Hold it there for about 30 seconds, then move onto the rest of the flowers on every plant.
You can also direct a fan at your garden to gently blow pollen out of the flowers.
4-7. Week 8: Pollinate any plants that don’t have fruit yet.
By week 8, you should notice most (if not all) of your flowers closing up and turning into tomatoes. If there are any flowers that haven’t done that yet, gently shake or vibrate them to pollinate them and get them growing.
4-8. Weeks 9 - 12: Harvest the ripe tomatoes.
Congratulations! You’ve just grown your very own AeroGarden tomatoes. Once your tomatoes turn bright red and feel slightly squishy with a little give to them, you can gently pull them off the branches. Your AeroGarden will keep producing tomatoes for about 4 weeks.
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Plant a seed pod in each opening of the AeroGarden.\\nDepending on your model, you might have 3 pods, 6 pods, or 9 pods to use. If you have any extra spaces in your AeroGarden, use a Plant Spacer to fill the gaps.\\nPlant Spacers cover up any openings, which will prevent your water from getting dirty.\\n3-3. Place a Grow Dome over each seed pod.\\nGrow Domes help keep your tomato sprouts warm as they grow. Since tomatoes thrive in a greenhouse environment, these Grow Domes will help your tomatoes grow faster and healthier.\\n3-4. Place the grow lights about 3 in (7.6 cm) over the system.\\nIf your grow lights are too close to your seed pods, your tomatoes won’t have any room to grow! Adjust your grow lights by gently pulling them down toward the tomatoes so they’re 3 to 5 in (7.6 to 12.7 cm) above the Grow Domes.\\n3-5. Select “tomato” on the AeroGarden system.\\nThe great thing about the AeroGarden system is that it will automatically set a timer on your lights for you. On your control panel, press the “Select” button and click on “Cherry Tomatoes.” Your lights will be programmed to turn on for 16 hours per day and shut off for 8 hours at night.\\n4. Pruning, Pollinating, and Harvesting Tomatoes\\n4-1. Week 1: Keep your tomatoes at room temperature.\\nFor the first week after planting, you don’t have to do much. Keep the Grow Domes on top of your seed pods and make sure your room is right around 75 °F (24 °C). You’ll notice small sprouts starting to emerge after about 7 days.\\n4-2. Week 2: Prune the smallest sprouts.\\nOnce you see a young stem with a few leaves on it, remove the Grow Domes and set them aside. You’ll probably see a few different sprouts coming out of each seed pod. Near the end of week 2, grab some pruners and carefully cut the smaller, weaker stem out of each seed pod so that there’s only one stem in each pod.\\nCutting away the weaker stem lets the stronger one grow faster and produce more fruit.\\n4-3. Weeks 3 and 4: Monitor the water level and nutrient indicator.\\nThese 2 weeks are easy—you don’t have to do much of anything! Add water if the level gets too low, and add nutrients if the control panel tells you to.\\nWhile the water level indicator is a helpful tool, it can sometimes malfunction. Be sure you’re actually checking the water level yourself instead of relying on the water level indicator to tell you when your AeroGarden needs more water.\\n4-4. Week 5: Clip the main stem above the 5th branch.\\nThis is called “topping” the plant, and it encourages more growth so that you have a larger harvest. Find the main stem of each tomato plant, and use your pruners to clip it just above the 5th branch.\\nTry to avoid clipping the first 2 leaves on the tomato plant. Cutting those leaves off could shock your tomato plant and lead to fewer tomatoes.\\n4-5. Week 6: Prune any branches that grow outside of the light hood.\\nIf you notice that there are any leaves or branches that are starting to grow outside the scope of the light hood, grab your pruners and gently clip them off. You can also prune off any tall leaves or branches to encourage fruit growth.\\n4-6. Week 7: Pollinate your tomato plants.\\nIn a normal garden, bees and insects would come by and pollinate your tomato plants for you. Since your garden is indoors, you’ll have to do this process yourself. Fortunately, it’s fairly easy—once you notice bright yellow flowers appearing on your tomato plants, gently shake the flowers or vibrate them with an electric toothbrush once a day. The vibrations will transfer the pollen from the petals of the flowers to the inner part of the flower (the pistil). Since tomato flowers have all of the necessary parts for pollination (meaning there are no “male” or “female” flowers), there’s no need to transfer pollen between flowers.\\nTo pollinate by hand, gently grab one flower at a time and shake it gently for about 30 seconds. Do this to every flower on every plant to pollinate each flower.\\nTo pollinate with an electric toothbrush, turn on the toothbrush and gently place the head onto the petals of one flower. Hold it there for about 30 seconds, then move onto the rest of the flowers on every plant.\\nYou can also direct a fan at your garden to gently blow pollen out of the flowers.\\n4-7. Week 8: Pollinate any plants that don’t have fruit yet.\\nBy week 8, you should notice most (if not all) of your flowers closing up and turning into tomatoes. If there are any flowers that haven’t done that yet, gently shake or vibrate them to pollinate them and get them growing.\\n4-8. Weeks 9 - 12: Harvest the ripe tomatoes.\\nCongratulations! You’ve just grown your very own AeroGarden tomatoes. Once your tomatoes turn bright red and feel slightly squishy with a little give to them, you can gently pull them off the branches. Your AeroGarden will keep producing tomatoes for about 4 weeks.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"There’s nothing better than biting into a ripe, juicy tomato from your own garden. But what if you don’t have the space to grow vegetables outside? Or, maybe you want to enjoy fresh tomatoes all year round. Growing tomatoes in an AeroGarden is a great way to plant and harvest tomatoes inside your very own home. Keep reading for a complete guide on how to plant, care for, and pick tomatoes in an AeroGarden system.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"What is an AeroGarden?\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"An AeroGarden is an indoor hydroponics garden.\", \"描述\": \"It’s ideal for apartment-dwellers or anyone who doesn’t have an outdoor space for a traditional soil garden. 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Add the recommended amount of Starting Nutrients into the water, and wait until the nutrients dissolve.\\nYour AeroGarden system will automatically check the water level in your tank for you. If your system needs more water, the “Water Low” light on the control panel will flash.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Plant a seed pod in each opening of the AeroGarden.\", \"描述\": \"Depending on your model, you might have 3 pods, 6 pods, or 9 pods to use. If you have any extra spaces in your AeroGarden, use a Plant Spacer to fill the gaps.\\nPlant Spacers cover up any openings, which will prevent your water from getting dirty.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Place a Grow Dome over each seed pod.\", \"描述\": \"Grow Domes help keep your tomato sprouts warm as they grow. 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1,530 | How to Afford Dental Implants | 1. Working With Your Dentist
1-1. Determine if your insurance will cover any of the cost.
Dental insurance doesn't often cover a large percentage of dental procedure costs, but some plans do cover a fraction of the overall cost. Although it may not be a lot, every penny the insurance company will pay will help in the long run.
Call your insurance company to discuss the best way of paying for your dental implants.
It is important to determine if going to an in-network provider will affect the amount the insurance company will cover.
1-2. Discuss your options with your dentist.
Let your dentist know if the cost of the dental implants is unattainable for you. Some dental offices that do implants may consider offering you a payment plan that would make the implants more affordable. Approach the payment office at your dentist and see if they allow such plans.
Scheduling multiple implants at once is recommended to promote the healing process and for improving benefits for a long term result. Scheduling multiple implants at once might also help you save on the cost of office visits, anesthesia, and other charges.
Asking your dentist for a temporary solution until you can afford to get the implants is also a possibility.
1-3. Ask your dentist if they discount multiple implants.
Some dental offices have packages available to help make implants more affordable for their patients. Inquire if they have packages available, or if they provide discounts with multiple implants.
1-4. Find a dentist that performs all the steps.
Dental implants involve many steps, and many times require both a surgeon and a dentist. If you can find a dentist who performs both the surgical and restorative work, you may save money, and there is one person who takes all the responsibility for the entire procedure, which is really important. You also save time this way because the provider is able to combine the visits.
It can take multiple appointments to get an implant that feels like a natural tooth, so talk to your clinician to be sure you understand the process from start to finish.
2. Finding Alternative Ways to Afford Implants
2-1. Comparison shop.
Before deciding, call around to get quotes from different dentists. You want to make sure you are getting the best quality care for the best price. Don't stop at dentists, though; periodontists and oral surgeons also offer dental implants. Make sure you have looked at all your available options.
Widen the net for where you get your implants. If you live in a large city, try finding a quality, recommended dentist in a suburb. Many times, dentists in smaller areas will charge less than those in large cities.
Look for new practices. Newly opened practices may charge less as they build their reputation and client lists. Be sure to check references, like where they went to school and where they worked previously, their type of experience and methods they use, along with reviews from people in the community who have been to the new practice.
2-2. Try a dental implant center.
A dental implant center specializes in this kind of oral surgery. The center might charge less because dental implants are what they do on a regular basis, while your dentist might charge more because it is a special surgery. These centers also usually strive to provide lower treatment cost by having one surgical team to work on your mouth, instead of different specialists who charge separate fees.
2-3. Look into dental schools.
Many college and universities have dental schools that provide dental care at reduced costs. Most of these dental schools have recently graduated students working alongside experienced dentists and professors. They may even have better medical equipment, such as computers that they use for guided surgery.
2-4. Finance your implants.
Try health care financing, like CareCredit or Springstone. Some companies offer special financing for health care related costs at no interest or low, fixed interest rates. Usually these financing option require decent credit scores. If your credit score is low, you can get one or two cosigners on the application to get approved.
2-5. Look into low-income resources.
Some organizations offer aid to low-income households who need dental care. Some non-profits and dental associations provide aid to certain demographics, such as people with disabilities, women and children, and others.
The American Dental Association provides a list by state of local dental societies that can help you find affordable payment options.
2-6. Get a dental plan.
If your insurance doesn't pay for implants, there are dental insurance alternative plans that offer implant coverage. These plans usually require you to use dentists in their network.
2-7. Look into dental tourism.
Dental tourism has become a popular method for high priced dental work. Dental implants are cheaper in other countries, such as Mexico, Hungary, Italy, Costa Rica, and many Asian countries. Sometimes, the same dental implants can cost half of the price it would in the US.
Dental tourism should be practiced with caution. Different government health standards means that not every dentist will be equal. Research the regulations, licensing standards, procedures, and the dental office carefully before getting work done. Get an international dental referral if at all possible.
Also, you need to make sure that the implant you get is a high quality one because there are many companies on the market and dental implants have also started to be manufactured in China. Another risk you need to consider is that you may end up spending more money if the treatment doesn't go as planned and complications appear.
2-8. Make dental implants a top priority.
If dental implants are something you really want and need, consider making that a top priority. Instead of buying a new car or taking a vacation, use that money to help pay for your dental health.
When they're placed properly, dental implants can have a very high and long-term success rate, making them a good investment.
2-9. Start saving.
Once you have determined how much it will cost to get dental implants, start setting aside a designated amount each week or month until you save the desired amount. Saving in small increments may help the overall cost seem less overwhelming. Calculate how long it will take to save up enough money for your dental implants and schedule your appointment for that time.
2-10. Take it one step at a time.
Don't feel like you need to have all of the dental work done at the same time. If you can only afford to have the teeth extracted at this time, then stop there until you can afford the rest. Dental work is often done in stages, so it is feasible that you may need to pay for one stage at a time until you have completed the process. Even if it takes an extended amount of time, you won't be burdened with the whole bill at once.
Dental implants take time to heal in the bone and this process takes at least four to six months. This means you have plenty of time to gather the money for the prosthetic part.
2-11. Think about a funding campaign.
If you are in serious need of dental implants but still can't raise the money, think about starting a campaign to raise the money. Websites such as Indiegogo and GoFundMe allow you to raise money for health care. After setting up the account, you can share via social media so friends and family members can donate if they are willing.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Working With Your Dentist\\n1-1. Determine if your insurance will cover any of the cost.\\nDental insurance doesn't often cover a large percentage of dental procedure costs, but some plans do cover a fraction of the overall cost. Although it may not be a lot, every penny the insurance company will pay will help in the long run.\\nCall your insurance company to discuss the best way of paying for your dental implants.\\nIt is important to determine if going to an in-network provider will affect the amount the insurance company will cover.\\n1-2. Discuss your options with your dentist.\\nLet your dentist know if the cost of the dental implants is unattainable for you. Some dental offices that do implants may consider offering you a payment plan that would make the implants more affordable. Approach the payment office at your dentist and see if they allow such plans.\\nScheduling multiple implants at once is recommended to promote the healing process and for improving benefits for a long term result. Scheduling multiple implants at once might also help you save on the cost of office visits, anesthesia, and other charges.\\nAsking your dentist for a temporary solution until you can afford to get the implants is also a possibility.\\n1-3. Ask your dentist if they discount multiple implants.\\nSome dental offices have packages available to help make implants more affordable for their patients. Inquire if they have packages available, or if they provide discounts with multiple implants.\\n1-4. Find a dentist that performs all the steps.\\nDental implants involve many steps, and many times require both a surgeon and a dentist. If you can find a dentist who performs both the surgical and restorative work, you may save money, and there is one person who takes all the responsibility for the entire procedure, which is really important. You also save time this way because the provider is able to combine the visits.\\nIt can take multiple appointments to get an implant that feels like a natural tooth, so talk to your clinician to be sure you understand the process from start to finish.\\n2. Finding Alternative Ways to Afford Implants\\n2-1. Comparison shop.\\nBefore deciding, call around to get quotes from different dentists. You want to make sure you are getting the best quality care for the best price. Don't stop at dentists, though; periodontists and oral surgeons also offer dental implants. Make sure you have looked at all your available options.\\nWiden the net for where you get your implants. If you live in a large city, try finding a quality, recommended dentist in a suburb. Many times, dentists in smaller areas will charge less than those in large cities.\\nLook for new practices. Newly opened practices may charge less as they build their reputation and client lists. Be sure to check references, like where they went to school and where they worked previously, their type of experience and methods they use, along with reviews from people in the community who have been to the new practice.\\n2-2. Try a dental implant center.\\nA dental implant center specializes in this kind of oral surgery. The center might charge less because dental implants are what they do on a regular basis, while your dentist might charge more because it is a special surgery. These centers also usually strive to provide lower treatment cost by having one surgical team to work on your mouth, instead of different specialists who charge separate fees.\\n2-3. Look into dental schools.\\nMany college and universities have dental schools that provide dental care at reduced costs. Most of these dental schools have recently graduated students working alongside experienced dentists and professors. They may even have better medical equipment, such as computers that they use for guided surgery.\\n2-4. Finance your implants.\\nTry health care financing, like CareCredit or Springstone. Some companies offer special financing for health care related costs at no interest or low, fixed interest rates. Usually these financing option require decent credit scores. If your credit score is low, you can get one or two cosigners on the application to get approved.\\n2-5. Look into low-income resources.\\nSome organizations offer aid to low-income households who need dental care. Some non-profits and dental associations provide aid to certain demographics, such as people with disabilities, women and children, and others.\\nThe American Dental Association provides a list by state of local dental societies that can help you find affordable payment options.\\n2-6. Get a dental plan.\\nIf your insurance doesn't pay for implants, there are dental insurance alternative plans that offer implant coverage. These plans usually require you to use dentists in their network.\\n2-7. Look into dental tourism.\\nDental tourism has become a popular method for high priced dental work. Dental implants are cheaper in other countries, such as Mexico, Hungary, Italy, Costa Rica, and many Asian countries. Sometimes, the same dental implants can cost half of the price it would in the US.\\nDental tourism should be practiced with caution. Different government health standards means that not every dentist will be equal. Research the regulations, licensing standards, procedures, and the dental office carefully before getting work done. Get an international dental referral if at all possible.\\nAlso, you need to make sure that the implant you get is a high quality one because there are many companies on the market and dental implants have also started to be manufactured in China. Another risk you need to consider is that you may end up spending more money if the treatment doesn't go as planned and complications appear.\\n2-8. Make dental implants a top priority.\\nIf dental implants are something you really want and need, consider making that a top priority. Instead of buying a new car or taking a vacation, use that money to help pay for your dental health.\\nWhen they're placed properly, dental implants can have a very high and long-term success rate, making them a good investment.\\n2-9. Start saving.\\nOnce you have determined how much it will cost to get dental implants, start setting aside a designated amount each week or month until you save the desired amount. Saving in small increments may help the overall cost seem less overwhelming. Calculate how long it will take to save up enough money for your dental implants and schedule your appointment for that time.\\n2-10. Take it one step at a time.\\nDon't feel like you need to have all of the dental work done at the same time. If you can only afford to have the teeth extracted at this time, then stop there until you can afford the rest. Dental work is often done in stages, so it is feasible that you may need to pay for one stage at a time until you have completed the process. Even if it takes an extended amount of time, you won't be burdened with the whole bill at once.\\nDental implants take time to heal in the bone and this process takes at least four to six months. This means you have plenty of time to gather the money for the prosthetic part.\\n2-11. Think about a funding campaign.\\nIf you are in serious need of dental implants but still can't raise the money, think about starting a campaign to raise the money. Websites such as Indiegogo and GoFundMe allow you to raise money for health care. After setting up the account, you can share via social media so friends and family members can donate if they are willing.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"The cost of dental implants can be outrageous. The benefits of implants over other dental care, however, can be significant because they can entirely replace your missing teeth while leaving the other teeth intact. If you are interested in dental implants, try these options to see if you can afford dental implants before ruling them out completely.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Working With Your Dentist\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Determine if your insurance will cover any of the cost.\", \"描述\": \"Dental insurance doesn't often cover a large percentage of dental procedure costs, but some plans do cover a fraction of the overall cost. Although it may not be a lot, every penny the insurance company will pay will help in the long run.\\nCall your insurance company to discuss the best way of paying for your dental implants.\\nIt is important to determine if going to an in-network provider will affect the amount the insurance company will cover.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Discuss your options with your dentist.\", \"描述\": \"Let your dentist know if the cost of the dental implants is unattainable for you. Some dental offices that do implants may consider offering you a payment plan that would make the implants more affordable. Approach the payment office at your dentist and see if they allow such plans.\\nScheduling multiple implants at once is recommended to promote the healing process and for improving benefits for a long term result. Scheduling multiple implants at once might also help you save on the cost of office visits, anesthesia, and other charges.\\nAsking your dentist for a temporary solution until you can afford to get the implants is also a possibility.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Ask your dentist if they discount multiple implants.\", \"描述\": \"Some dental offices have packages available to help make implants more affordable for their patients. Inquire if they have packages available, or if they provide discounts with multiple implants.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Find a dentist that performs all the steps.\", \"描述\": \"Dental implants involve many steps, and many times require both a surgeon and a dentist. If you can find a dentist who performs both the surgical and restorative work, you may save money, and there is one person who takes all the responsibility for the entire procedure, which is really important. You also save time this way because the provider is able to combine the visits.\\nIt can take multiple appointments to get an implant that feels like a natural tooth, so talk to your clinician to be sure you understand the process from start to finish.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Finding Alternative Ways to Afford Implants\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Comparison shop.\", \"描述\": \"Before deciding, call around to get quotes from different dentists. You want to make sure you are getting the best quality care for the best price. Don't stop at dentists, though; periodontists and oral surgeons also offer dental implants. Make sure you have looked at all your available options.\\nWiden the net for where you get your implants. If you live in a large city, try finding a quality, recommended dentist in a suburb. Many times, dentists in smaller areas will charge less than those in large cities.\\nLook for new practices. Newly opened practices may charge less as they build their reputation and client lists. Be sure to check references, like where they went to school and where they worked previously, their type of experience and methods they use, along with reviews from people in the community who have been to the new practice.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Try a dental implant center.\", \"描述\": \"A dental implant center specializes in this kind of oral surgery. The center might charge less because dental implants are what they do on a regular basis, while your dentist might charge more because it is a special surgery. These centers also usually strive to provide lower treatment cost by having one surgical team to work on your mouth, instead of different specialists who charge separate fees.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Look into dental schools.\", \"描述\": \"Many college and universities have dental schools that provide dental care at reduced costs. Most of these dental schools have recently graduated students working alongside experienced dentists and professors. They may even have better medical equipment, such as computers that they use for guided surgery.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Finance your implants.\", \"描述\": \"Try health care financing, like CareCredit or Springstone. Some companies offer special financing for health care related costs at no interest or low, fixed interest rates. Usually these financing option require decent credit scores. If your credit score is low, you can get one or two cosigners on the application to get approved.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Look into low-income resources.\", \"描述\": \"Some organizations offer aid to low-income households who need dental care. Some non-profits and dental associations provide aid to certain demographics, such as people with disabilities, women and children, and others.\\nThe American Dental Association provides a list by state of local dental societies that can help you find affordable payment options.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Get a dental plan.\", \"描述\": \"If your insurance doesn't pay for implants, there are dental insurance alternative plans that offer implant coverage. These plans usually require you to use dentists in their network.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Look into dental tourism.\", \"描述\": \"Dental tourism has become a popular method for high priced dental work. Dental implants are cheaper in other countries, such as Mexico, Hungary, Italy, Costa Rica, and many Asian countries. Sometimes, the same dental implants can cost half of the price it would in the US.\\nDental tourism should be practiced with caution. Different government health standards means that not every dentist will be equal. Research the regulations, licensing standards, procedures, and the dental office carefully before getting work done. Get an international dental referral if at all possible.\\nAlso, you need to make sure that the implant you get is a high quality one because there are many companies on the market and dental implants have also started to be manufactured in China. Another risk you need to consider is that you may end up spending more money if the treatment doesn't go as planned and complications appear.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Make dental implants a top priority.\", \"描述\": \"If dental implants are something you really want and need, consider making that a top priority. Instead of buying a new car or taking a vacation, use that money to help pay for your dental health.\\nWhen they're placed properly, dental implants can have a very high and long-term success rate, making them a good investment.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Start saving.\", \"描述\": \"Once you have determined how much it will cost to get dental implants, start setting aside a designated amount each week or month until you save the desired amount. Saving in small increments may help the overall cost seem less overwhelming. Calculate how long it will take to save up enough money for your dental implants and schedule your appointment for that time.\"}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Take it one step at a time.\", \"描述\": \"Don't feel like you need to have all of the dental work done at the same time. If you can only afford to have the teeth extracted at this time, then stop there until you can afford the rest. Dental work is often done in stages, so it is feasible that you may need to pay for one stage at a time until you have completed the process. Even if it takes an extended amount of time, you won't be burdened with the whole bill at once.\\nDental implants take time to heal in the bone and this process takes at least four to six months. This means you have plenty of time to gather the money for the prosthetic part.\"}, {\"编号\": 11, \"标题\": \"Think about a funding campaign.\", \"描述\": \"If you are in serious need of dental implants but still can't raise the money, think about starting a campaign to raise the money. Websites such as Indiegogo and GoFundMe allow you to raise money for health care. After setting up the account, you can share via social media so friends and family members can donate if they are willing.\"}]}]}}",
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1,531 | How to Afford Healthy Food | 1. Finding Deals on Healthy Groceries
1-1. Pick what's in season.
When fruits and vegetables are in season, they tend to cost less. Often, grocery stores will run sales on what's in season because they know customers expect certain fruits and veggies at certain times of the year. As an added bonus, when things are in season, they taste better.
In fall, look for produce like pumpkins, winter squash, cabbage, and apples.
In the winter, opt for winter squash, cabbage, and other root vegetables.
Springtime is great for produce like beets, leafy greens, spring onions, and asparagus.
Summer is a good time for watermelon, corn, and berries, just to name a few. You'll likely notice the cheapest produce prices in summer. Also, because produce is cheaper this time of year, you can buy extra and freeze it or can it yourself.
1-2. Check the prices on frozen and canned.
While you may prefer fresh fruits and vegetables, you can often save money by opting for frozen or canned instead. These options have the same health benefits, though be sure to pick ones that don't have added sugar or salt.
Check your proteins, too. Frozen chicken may be cheaper than fresh, and canned salmon and tuna is likely cheaper than fresh fish.
1-3. Check out the weekly deals.
Most grocery stores run weekly specials, which you can learn about through their weekly ads. When something is on sale, that's the time to stock up on it. Most protein can be frozen and saved for later, for instance, so if your store is running a sale on boneless, skinless chicken breasts, buy some to use and save for later.
1-4. Compare prices every time.
You probably already know to check for the lowest prices on the items you're buying. However, you may get stuck in a rut buying a certain brand and assuming it's the cheapest because it always has been. However, be vigilant, as prices change all the time. Occasionally there is a sale on a certain package size, or a discount on a run of product that changes what is the most affordable option.
Look up and down, as grocery stores tend to put the most expensive items at eye level.
Keep an eye on store brands-- they tend to be cheaper.
1-5. Buy in bulk.
While buying in bulk can come with a higher price upfront, it'll be cheaper overall. For instance, buying a large can of quick oatmeal is much cheaper than buying a box of the instant packets. Add some fresh fruit to create your own flavors.
You can also buy some items in bulk bins at health food stores. Often these stores will have items like grains, beans, pastas, nuts, granolas, flours, and sugars. You can get just what you need, taking advantage of the cheaper prices without having to buy more than you need.
Bulk items require timely use. Do not fall into the trap of buying an entire gallon of mayonnaise that you will never use up before it expires, or that bargain box of cereal that no one in the family will eat.
1-6. Use coupons.
Take advantage of coupons when you come across them. However, only use them for the foods you would buy anyway. If you're buying something you don't normally buy--even if it is inexpensive--you may be spending extra money for a product you do not want.
You can find coupons online, as well as in the newspaper. You can also use a variety of coupon apps to save money.
1-7. Apply for SNAP or WIC.
If you are low-income, you might qualify for SNAP or WIC. SNAP is the contemporary version of food stamps, and you get your assistance on a debit-type card. WIC is only for women with low income who have young children. Pregnant women also qualify. It's also more restrictive about what you can buy, but it can still help you afford healthy food.
Visit your local SNAP office to apply in person, or you can apply online in many states. Check if you can apply online in your state at https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/state-directory.
To apply for WIC, contact your local WIC office.
1-8. Find a farmer's market or local farms.
Sometimes, you can find cheaper produce at the farmer's market, though you must hunt for deals. Also, driving out to local farms to pick your own produce can make it cheaper, as well. Be ready to use what you buy, though, as farm-fresh produce doesn't tend to last as long as grocery market produce, which is bred and treated to last longer. However, you'll make up for it in flavor.
Some farmer's markets even accept SNAP.
2. Focusing on Cheaper Healthy Ingredients
2-1. Choose cheaper ingredients.
Not all healthy ingredients are expensive. In fact, many healthy ingredients are cheap. Take each category of food you need to buy, and figure out options in each one.
For instance, in whole grains, you can try oatmeal, brown rice, bulgur, popcorn, and whole-wheat bread and pasta.
For vegetables, pick ones like cabbage, leafy greens (like mustard greens, kale, or even broccoli), squash, carrots, and celery.
In fruit, go for cheaper options, such as oranges, apples, and bananas.
In the dairy section, reach for milk and plain yogurt in large containers. Milk and yogurt can be flavored at home at minimal cost.
2-2. Make your proteins last longer.
Keep in mind that you probably need less protein than you think in your diet. Making your proteins last across several meals will help both your budget and your diet. For instance, if you make a chicken dish one night, use the leftovers the next night to make a chicken soup. The night after that, use some of the chicken in tacos.
Adult women under 30 only need 5 1/2 ounce-equivalents each day, while women over 30 only need 5 ounce-equivalents. Adult men under 30 need 6 1/2, while if you're 30 to 50, you need 6 ounce-equivalents and 5 1/2 if you're over 50.
An "ounce-equivalent" is one ounce (28 grams) of meat (3 ounces of meat is about the size of a deck of cards).
2-3. Go vegetarian.
While you don't need to completely cut animal protein out of your diet, opting for plant-based protein sometimes can help cut costs. Try focusing meals around these vegetarian options, such as having beans and rice one night instead of chili.
Some vegetarian equivalents to an ounce of meat include an egg, 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) of beans, peas, or lentils, 1/2 an ounce (14 grams) of nuts or seeds, a tablespoon (15 milliliters) of peanut butter, or 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of hummus.
Extend your proteins with vegetables and complex carbohydrates. Combining a modest amount of meat with healthy extenders can make not only a healthier but also more filling meal. Consider:
Stir fry
Tacos
Pasta dishes
2-4. Read labels.
While you need to compare prices on foods, you should also compare labels for items you're buying, particularly if you're buying prepacked food of any kind. For instance, if you must have a box of macaroni and cheese, it's best to pick the healthiest one you can find.
Look for foods low in sugar and sodium. You should be eating about 2,300 milligrams (1 teaspoon) of salt per day. Also, check for lower trans and saturated fat. Even the healthier fats should only be 20 to 30 percent of what you eat.
Keep serving sizes to 400 calories or less. Also, check to see how many vitamins and minerals foods you purchase have.
3. Making Meal Plans
3-1. Decide on your main meals for the week.
Making a meal plan will help you to only buy what you need and therefore stay under budget. If you don't already have healthy recipes you love, find some you like online, do some research with recipes books, or ask your friends for recommendations.
One site you can try is the USDA's What's Cooking website (https://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/). It has healthy recipes that you can use to plan meals.
Don't forget to plan around your schedule. Opt for leftovers or quick meals on nights you're going to be busy.
3-2. Stick with what you know.
You may think that eating healthy means you need to try out a bunch of new trendy health foods. While these trendy foods may be healthy, that doesn't mean they're the only healthy foods. Stick to simpler ingredients that you know, even something as simple as a roasted chicken with vegetables and brown rice. You'll be more likely to keep eating healthy, and you'll save money at the same time.
3-3. Create your shopping list.
Once you've planned out your meals, create a list of the items you'll need. Sticking to a list (and not buying extras) can help you stay on budget, so you can afford healthier food.
3-4. Plan ahead when you eat out.
Meal planning isn't just for eating at home. It can help to make a plan before you go to a restaurant. Look over the menu if it's available online, and compare calorie counts. Many restaurants have the calorie counts available, but you can also use online calorie counters or websites.
Consider choosing a healthy appetizer to save money. It will also keep the portion small.
Opt for dishes with lean proteins paired with whole grains and lots of veggies.
Choose veggies or fruit over fries, onion rings, or mashed potatoes.
Ask for a take-out box when you get your food. Split it in half before you start eating, and put half in the box to take home. Splitting it up helps you control your portion and stretch your money.
4. Making Food at Home
4-1. Grow what you can.
Often, having a small garden or even a few potted plants can be a cheap way to get in the veggies you need. Try growing a tomato plant, for instance, or even just a few herbs on your window sill.
4-2. Create your own snacks.
You can buy pre-made snacks at the store that are a bit healthier than your average chips, such as veggie chips or fruit cups. However, they tend to be expensive, so making your own at home is a more affordable alternative.
For example, try making kale chips. Wash and dry kale thoroughly. Chop or tear the leaves into large pieces. Toss them in olive oil, or spray them with cooking spray, and then spread them out on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top and any other seasoning you want. Bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 Celsius) until crispy (about 15 minutes).
You can also make yourself individual cups of fruits and veggies. For instance, cut up oranges, apples, and grapefruit, and toss them with a tiny bit of honey. Spoon them into small reusable containers so you can grab them any time. You can do the same with veggies. Cut them into bite-sized pieces, and put them in reusable bags. Spoon out (homemade) hummus into individual containers to go with them.
4-3. Boil up your own stocks and broths.
Stocks and broths are a great way to start out soups, but buying them in cans or cartons can get expensive. Plus, they're often loaded with extra sodium. Making your own at home results in better quality, and it's cheaper, too.
You can even make a stock with your scraps. Save the bits of vegetables you have leftover, such as onion skins, the ends of carrots, and the tops of celery. When you eat a chicken, save the bones and the bits of meat. Freeze them in a bag until you have enough. When you do, throw them in a pot and cover them with water. Boil them (covered on low heat) for six to eight hours or until you have a stock with a flavor you like. Strain it, and your stock is ready.
Once you have your stock, you can portion it out in small containers and freeze it.
4-4. Branch out into making other foods.
Lots of foods besides snacks and broths can be made cheaper at home. For instance, if you eat yogurt often, making your own yogurt might be a good option. For bread, consider investing in a bread making machine, so you can make your own bread at the push of a button.
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Check the prices on frozen and canned.\\nWhile you may prefer fresh fruits and vegetables, you can often save money by opting for frozen or canned instead. These options have the same health benefits, though be sure to pick ones that don't have added sugar or salt.\\nCheck your proteins, too. Frozen chicken may be cheaper than fresh, and canned salmon and tuna is likely cheaper than fresh fish.\\n1-3. Check out the weekly deals.\\nMost grocery stores run weekly specials, which you can learn about through their weekly ads. When something is on sale, that's the time to stock up on it. Most protein can be frozen and saved for later, for instance, so if your store is running a sale on boneless, skinless chicken breasts, buy some to use and save for later.\\n1-4. Compare prices every time.\\nYou probably already know to check for the lowest prices on the items you're buying. However, you may get stuck in a rut buying a certain brand and assuming it's the cheapest because it always has been. However, be vigilant, as prices change all the time. Occasionally there is a sale on a certain package size, or a discount on a run of product that changes what is the most affordable option. \\nLook up and down, as grocery stores tend to put the most expensive items at eye level.\\nKeep an eye on store brands-- they tend to be cheaper.\\n1-5. Buy in bulk.\\nWhile buying in bulk can come with a higher price upfront, it'll be cheaper overall. For instance, buying a large can of quick oatmeal is much cheaper than buying a box of the instant packets. Add some fresh fruit to create your own flavors.\\nYou can also buy some items in bulk bins at health food stores. Often these stores will have items like grains, beans, pastas, nuts, granolas, flours, and sugars. You can get just what you need, taking advantage of the cheaper prices without having to buy more than you need.\\nBulk items require timely use. Do not fall into the trap of buying an entire gallon of mayonnaise that you will never use up before it expires, or that bargain box of cereal that no one in the family will eat.\\n1-6. Use coupons.\\nTake advantage of coupons when you come across them. However, only use them for the foods you would buy anyway. If you're buying something you don't normally buy--even if it is inexpensive--you may be spending extra money for a product you do not want.\\nYou can find coupons online, as well as in the newspaper. You can also use a variety of coupon apps to save money.\\n1-7. Apply for SNAP or WIC.\\nIf you are low-income, you might qualify for SNAP or WIC. SNAP is the contemporary version of food stamps, and you get your assistance on a debit-type card. WIC is only for women with low income who have young children. Pregnant women also qualify. It's also more restrictive about what you can buy, but it can still help you afford healthy food.\\nVisit your local SNAP office to apply in person, or you can apply online in many states. Check if you can apply online in your state at https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/state-directory.\\nTo apply for WIC, contact your local WIC office.\\n1-8. Find a farmer's market or local farms.\\nSometimes, you can find cheaper produce at the farmer's market, though you must hunt for deals. Also, driving out to local farms to pick your own produce can make it cheaper, as well. Be ready to use what you buy, though, as farm-fresh produce doesn't tend to last as long as grocery market produce, which is bred and treated to last longer. However, you'll make up for it in flavor.\\nSome farmer's markets even accept SNAP.\\n2. Focusing on Cheaper Healthy Ingredients\\n2-1. Choose cheaper ingredients.\\nNot all healthy ingredients are expensive. In fact, many healthy ingredients are cheap. Take each category of food you need to buy, and figure out options in each one.\\nFor instance, in whole grains, you can try oatmeal, brown rice, bulgur, popcorn, and whole-wheat bread and pasta.\\nFor vegetables, pick ones like cabbage, leafy greens (like mustard greens, kale, or even broccoli), squash, carrots, and celery.\\nIn fruit, go for cheaper options, such as oranges, apples, and bananas.\\nIn the dairy section, reach for milk and plain yogurt in large containers. Milk and yogurt can be flavored at home at minimal cost.\\n2-2. Make your proteins last longer.\\nKeep in mind that you probably need less protein than you think in your diet. Making your proteins last across several meals will help both your budget and your diet. For instance, if you make a chicken dish one night, use the leftovers the next night to make a chicken soup. The night after that, use some of the chicken in tacos.\\nAdult women under 30 only need 5 1/2 ounce-equivalents each day, while women over 30 only need 5 ounce-equivalents. Adult men under 30 need 6 1/2, while if you're 30 to 50, you need 6 ounce-equivalents and 5 1/2 if you're over 50.\\nAn \\\"ounce-equivalent\\\" is one ounce (28 grams) of meat (3 ounces of meat is about the size of a deck of cards).\\n2-3. Go vegetarian.\\nWhile you don't need to completely cut animal protein out of your diet, opting for plant-based protein sometimes can help cut costs. Try focusing meals around these vegetarian options, such as having beans and rice one night instead of chili.\\nSome vegetarian equivalents to an ounce of meat include an egg, 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) of beans, peas, or lentils, 1/2 an ounce (14 grams) of nuts or seeds, a tablespoon (15 milliliters) of peanut butter, or 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of hummus.\\nExtend your proteins with vegetables and complex carbohydrates. Combining a modest amount of meat with healthy extenders can make not only a healthier but also more filling meal. Consider:\\nStir fry\\nTacos\\nPasta dishes\\n2-4. Read labels.\\nWhile you need to compare prices on foods, you should also compare labels for items you're buying, particularly if you're buying prepacked food of any kind. For instance, if you must have a box of macaroni and cheese, it's best to pick the healthiest one you can find. \\nLook for foods low in sugar and sodium. You should be eating about 2,300 milligrams (1 teaspoon) of salt per day. Also, check for lower trans and saturated fat. Even the healthier fats should only be 20 to 30 percent of what you eat.\\nKeep serving sizes to 400 calories or less. Also, check to see how many vitamins and minerals foods you purchase have.\\n3. Making Meal Plans\\n3-1. Decide on your main meals for the week.\\nMaking a meal plan will help you to only buy what you need and therefore stay under budget. If you don't already have healthy recipes you love, find some you like online, do some research with recipes books, or ask your friends for recommendations. \\nOne site you can try is the USDA's What's Cooking website (https://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/). It has healthy recipes that you can use to plan meals.\\nDon't forget to plan around your schedule. Opt for leftovers or quick meals on nights you're going to be busy.\\n3-2. Stick with what you know.\\nYou may think that eating healthy means you need to try out a bunch of new trendy health foods. While these trendy foods may be healthy, that doesn't mean they're the only healthy foods. Stick to simpler ingredients that you know, even something as simple as a roasted chicken with vegetables and brown rice. You'll be more likely to keep eating healthy, and you'll save money at the same time.\\n3-3. Create your shopping list.\\nOnce you've planned out your meals, create a list of the items you'll need. Sticking to a list (and not buying extras) can help you stay on budget, so you can afford healthier food.\\n3-4. Plan ahead when you eat out.\\nMeal planning isn't just for eating at home. It can help to make a plan before you go to a restaurant. Look over the menu if it's available online, and compare calorie counts. Many restaurants have the calorie counts available, but you can also use online calorie counters or websites.\\nConsider choosing a healthy appetizer to save money. It will also keep the portion small.\\nOpt for dishes with lean proteins paired with whole grains and lots of veggies.\\nChoose veggies or fruit over fries, onion rings, or mashed potatoes.\\nAsk for a take-out box when you get your food. Split it in half before you start eating, and put half in the box to take home. Splitting it up helps you control your portion and stretch your money.\\n4. Making Food at Home\\n4-1. Grow what you can.\\nOften, having a small garden or even a few potted plants can be a cheap way to get in the veggies you need. Try growing a tomato plant, for instance, or even just a few herbs on your window sill.\\n4-2. Create your own snacks.\\nYou can buy pre-made snacks at the store that are a bit healthier than your average chips, such as veggie chips or fruit cups. However, they tend to be expensive, so making your own at home is a more affordable alternative.\\nFor example, try making kale chips. Wash and dry kale thoroughly. Chop or tear the leaves into large pieces. Toss them in olive oil, or spray them with cooking spray, and then spread them out on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top and any other seasoning you want. Bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 Celsius) until crispy (about 15 minutes).\\nYou can also make yourself individual cups of fruits and veggies. For instance, cut up oranges, apples, and grapefruit, and toss them with a tiny bit of honey. Spoon them into small reusable containers so you can grab them any time. You can do the same with veggies. Cut them into bite-sized pieces, and put them in reusable bags. Spoon out (homemade) hummus into individual containers to go with them.\\n4-3. Boil up your own stocks and broths.\\nStocks and broths are a great way to start out soups, but buying them in cans or cartons can get expensive. Plus, they're often loaded with extra sodium. Making your own at home results in better quality, and it's cheaper, too.\\nYou can even make a stock with your scraps. Save the bits of vegetables you have leftover, such as onion skins, the ends of carrots, and the tops of celery. When you eat a chicken, save the bones and the bits of meat. Freeze them in a bag until you have enough. When you do, throw them in a pot and cover them with water. Boil them (covered on low heat) for six to eight hours or until you have a stock with a flavor you like. Strain it, and your stock is ready.\\nOnce you have your stock, you can portion it out in small containers and freeze it.\\n4-4. Branch out into making other foods.\\nLots of foods besides snacks and broths can be made cheaper at home. For instance, if you eat yogurt often, making your own yogurt might be a good option. For bread, consider investing in a bread making machine, so you can make your own bread at the push of a button.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Eating healthy might take a little more work, but it doesn't have to be prohibitively expensive. While it is true that often unhealthy choices are the cheapest options in the grocery store, recognize often this comes with the hidden cost of your health. With a little insight, planning and forethought, you can find ingredients that are healthy, such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and lean protein and dairy, and make healthy meals at home. Don't forget to make a plan and stick to it at the grocery store. It can also help to make ingredients yourself, such as yogurt and broths/stocks.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Finding Deals on Healthy Groceries\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Pick what's in season.\", \"描述\": \"When fruits and vegetables are in season, they tend to cost less. Often, grocery stores will run sales on what's in season because they know customers expect certain fruits and veggies at certain times of the year. As an added bonus, when things are in season, they taste better.\\nIn fall, look for produce like pumpkins, winter squash, cabbage, and apples.\\nIn the winter, opt for winter squash, cabbage, and other root vegetables.\\nSpringtime is great for produce like beets, leafy greens, spring onions, and asparagus.\\nSummer is a good time for watermelon, corn, and berries, just to name a few. You'll likely notice the cheapest produce prices in summer. Also, because produce is cheaper this time of year, you can buy extra and freeze it or can it yourself.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Check the prices on frozen and canned.\", \"描述\": \"While you may prefer fresh fruits and vegetables, you can often save money by opting for frozen or canned instead. These options have the same health benefits, though be sure to pick ones that don't have added sugar or salt.\\nCheck your proteins, too. Frozen chicken may be cheaper than fresh, and canned salmon and tuna is likely cheaper than fresh fish.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Check out the weekly deals.\", \"描述\": \"Most grocery stores run weekly specials, which you can learn about through their weekly ads. When something is on sale, that's the time to stock up on it. Most protein can be frozen and saved for later, for instance, so if your store is running a sale on boneless, skinless chicken breasts, buy some to use and save for later.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Compare prices every time.\", \"描述\": \"You probably already know to check for the lowest prices on the items you're buying. However, you may get stuck in a rut buying a certain brand and assuming it's the cheapest because it always has been. However, be vigilant, as prices change all the time. Occasionally there is a sale on a certain package size, or a discount on a run of product that changes what is the most affordable option. \\nLook up and down, as grocery stores tend to put the most expensive items at eye level.\\nKeep an eye on store brands-- they tend to be cheaper.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Buy in bulk.\", \"描述\": \"While buying in bulk can come with a higher price upfront, it'll be cheaper overall. For instance, buying a large can of quick oatmeal is much cheaper than buying a box of the instant packets. Add some fresh fruit to create your own flavors.\\nYou can also buy some items in bulk bins at health food stores. Often these stores will have items like grains, beans, pastas, nuts, granolas, flours, and sugars. You can get just what you need, taking advantage of the cheaper prices without having to buy more than you need.\\nBulk items require timely use. Do not fall into the trap of buying an entire gallon of mayonnaise that you will never use up before it expires, or that bargain box of cereal that no one in the family will eat.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Use coupons.\", \"描述\": \"Take advantage of coupons when you come across them. However, only use them for the foods you would buy anyway. If you're buying something you don't normally buy--even if it is inexpensive--you may be spending extra money for a product you do not want.\\nYou can find coupons online, as well as in the newspaper. You can also use a variety of coupon apps to save money.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Apply for SNAP or WIC.\", \"描述\": \"If you are low-income, you might qualify for SNAP or WIC. SNAP is the contemporary version of food stamps, and you get your assistance on a debit-type card. WIC is only for women with low income who have young children. Pregnant women also qualify. It's also more restrictive about what you can buy, but it can still help you afford healthy food.\\nVisit your local SNAP office to apply in person, or you can apply online in many states. Check if you can apply online in your state at https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/state-directory.\\nTo apply for WIC, contact your local WIC office.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Find a farmer's market or local farms.\", \"描述\": \"Sometimes, you can find cheaper produce at the farmer's market, though you must hunt for deals. Also, driving out to local farms to pick your own produce can make it cheaper, as well. Be ready to use what you buy, though, as farm-fresh produce doesn't tend to last as long as grocery market produce, which is bred and treated to last longer. However, you'll make up for it in flavor.\\nSome farmer's markets even accept SNAP.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Focusing on Cheaper Healthy Ingredients\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Choose cheaper ingredients.\", \"描述\": \"Not all healthy ingredients are expensive. In fact, many healthy ingredients are cheap. Take each category of food you need to buy, and figure out options in each one.\\nFor instance, in whole grains, you can try oatmeal, brown rice, bulgur, popcorn, and whole-wheat bread and pasta.\\nFor vegetables, pick ones like cabbage, leafy greens (like mustard greens, kale, or even broccoli), squash, carrots, and celery.\\nIn fruit, go for cheaper options, such as oranges, apples, and bananas.\\nIn the dairy section, reach for milk and plain yogurt in large containers. Milk and yogurt can be flavored at home at minimal cost.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Make your proteins last longer.\", \"描述\": \"Keep in mind that you probably need less protein than you think in your diet. Making your proteins last across several meals will help both your budget and your diet. For instance, if you make a chicken dish one night, use the leftovers the next night to make a chicken soup. The night after that, use some of the chicken in tacos.\\nAdult women under 30 only need 5 1/2 ounce-equivalents each day, while women over 30 only need 5 ounce-equivalents. Adult men under 30 need 6 1/2, while if you're 30 to 50, you need 6 ounce-equivalents and 5 1/2 if you're over 50.\\nAn \\\"ounce-equivalent\\\" is one ounce (28 grams) of meat (3 ounces of meat is about the size of a deck of cards).\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Go vegetarian.\", \"描述\": \"While you don't need to completely cut animal protein out of your diet, opting for plant-based protein sometimes can help cut costs. Try focusing meals around these vegetarian options, such as having beans and rice one night instead of chili.\\nSome vegetarian equivalents to an ounce of meat include an egg, 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) of beans, peas, or lentils, 1/2 an ounce (14 grams) of nuts or seeds, a tablespoon (15 milliliters) of peanut butter, or 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of hummus.\\nExtend your proteins with vegetables and complex carbohydrates. Combining a modest amount of meat with healthy extenders can make not only a healthier but also more filling meal. Consider:\\nStir fry\\nTacos\\nPasta dishes\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Read labels.\", \"描述\": \"While you need to compare prices on foods, you should also compare labels for items you're buying, particularly if you're buying prepacked food of any kind. For instance, if you must have a box of macaroni and cheese, it's best to pick the healthiest one you can find. \\nLook for foods low in sugar and sodium. You should be eating about 2,300 milligrams (1 teaspoon) of salt per day. Also, check for lower trans and saturated fat. Even the healthier fats should only be 20 to 30 percent of what you eat.\\nKeep serving sizes to 400 calories or less. Also, check to see how many vitamins and minerals foods you purchase have.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Making Meal Plans\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Decide on your main meals for the week.\", \"描述\": \"Making a meal plan will help you to only buy what you need and therefore stay under budget. If you don't already have healthy recipes you love, find some you like online, do some research with recipes books, or ask your friends for recommendations. \\nOne site you can try is the USDA's What's Cooking website (https://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/). It has healthy recipes that you can use to plan meals.\\nDon't forget to plan around your schedule. Opt for leftovers or quick meals on nights you're going to be busy.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Stick with what you know.\", \"描述\": \"You may think that eating healthy means you need to try out a bunch of new trendy health foods. While these trendy foods may be healthy, that doesn't mean they're the only healthy foods. Stick to simpler ingredients that you know, even something as simple as a roasted chicken with vegetables and brown rice. You'll be more likely to keep eating healthy, and you'll save money at the same time.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Create your shopping list.\", \"描述\": \"Once you've planned out your meals, create a list of the items you'll need. Sticking to a list (and not buying extras) can help you stay on budget, so you can afford healthier food.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Plan ahead when you eat out.\", \"描述\": \"Meal planning isn't just for eating at home. It can help to make a plan before you go to a restaurant. Look over the menu if it's available online, and compare calorie counts. Many restaurants have the calorie counts available, but you can also use online calorie counters or websites.\\nConsider choosing a healthy appetizer to save money. It will also keep the portion small.\\nOpt for dishes with lean proteins paired with whole grains and lots of veggies.\\nChoose veggies or fruit over fries, onion rings, or mashed potatoes.\\nAsk for a take-out box when you get your food. Split it in half before you start eating, and put half in the box to take home. Splitting it up helps you control your portion and stretch your money.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Making Food at Home\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Grow what you can.\", \"描述\": \"Often, having a small garden or even a few potted plants can be a cheap way to get in the veggies you need. Try growing a tomato plant, for instance, or even just a few herbs on your window sill.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Create your own snacks.\", \"描述\": \"You can buy pre-made snacks at the store that are a bit healthier than your average chips, such as veggie chips or fruit cups. However, they tend to be expensive, so making your own at home is a more affordable alternative.\\nFor example, try making kale chips. Wash and dry kale thoroughly. Chop or tear the leaves into large pieces. Toss them in olive oil, or spray them with cooking spray, and then spread them out on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top and any other seasoning you want. Bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 Celsius) until crispy (about 15 minutes).\\nYou can also make yourself individual cups of fruits and veggies. For instance, cut up oranges, apples, and grapefruit, and toss them with a tiny bit of honey. Spoon them into small reusable containers so you can grab them any time. You can do the same with veggies. Cut them into bite-sized pieces, and put them in reusable bags. Spoon out (homemade) hummus into individual containers to go with them.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Boil up your own stocks and broths.\", \"描述\": \"Stocks and broths are a great way to start out soups, but buying them in cans or cartons can get expensive. Plus, they're often loaded with extra sodium. Making your own at home results in better quality, and it's cheaper, too.\\nYou can even make a stock with your scraps. Save the bits of vegetables you have leftover, such as onion skins, the ends of carrots, and the tops of celery. When you eat a chicken, save the bones and the bits of meat. Freeze them in a bag until you have enough. When you do, throw them in a pot and cover them with water. Boil them (covered on low heat) for six to eight hours or until you have a stock with a flavor you like. Strain it, and your stock is ready.\\nOnce you have your stock, you can portion it out in small containers and freeze it.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Branch out into making other foods.\", \"描述\": \"Lots of foods besides snacks and broths can be made cheaper at home. For instance, if you eat yogurt often, making your own yogurt might be a good option. For bread, consider investing in a bread making machine, so you can make your own bread at the push of a button.\"}]}]}}",
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1,532 | How to Age Aluminum | 1. Bleaching Aluminum
1-1. Rough up the surface with sandpaper.
If you want a truly distressed and aged look, but are working with shiny, new aluminum, you can sand it down. Use 80-grit sandpaper to rough up the surface of the metal.
1-2. Spray your aluminum with bleach.
Wear a mask and protective gloves when working with bleach. Do this in a well-ventilated area so fumes can easily disperse. Put regular bleach in a spray bottle and spray it onto the aluminum.
1-3. Let the aluminum sit in the sun for a few hours.
Set the aluminum outside in the sun for several hours. The sun speeds up the process and helps the bleach distress the metal. Soon, the chemical reaction will create an aged look on your aluminum.
1-4. Rinse off the bleach.
Use running water to rinse the bleach off the aluminum, or soak the aluminum in a container of water for a few minutes. If your aluminum piece has electronic parts or other things that would prevent you from rinsing or submerging it in water, use a clean, white cloth to wipe the bleach off the surface of the aluminum.
2. Putting Aluminum in the Dishwasher
2-1. Wrap your aluminum piece in aluminum foil.
Place your aluminum piece on a sheet of aluminum foil with the shiny side facing away from the aluminum piece. Fold the foil over so it covers the aluminum piece but is not sealed. The aluminum foil creates distortions as well as a rainbow pattern on the aluminum due to the heat and chemical reaction.
2-2. Load your aluminum pieces in the dishwasher.
Keep the open ends of the aluminum foil facing upwards so that the water can run down into the package. Stack your pieces in the dish rack of the washer.
2-3. Fill the dispenser with powdered dishwashing detergent and TSP.
Add powdered dishwashing detergent, like Cascade Complete or Finish Dishwasher Powder, to the dispenser. Then, add 1 teaspoon of trisodium phosphate (TSP) to the dispenser.
TSP can be found at your local hardware or home improvement store.
2-4. Run the pots and pans cycle.
Age the aluminum by running the dishwasher on the pots and pans cycle. Turn on the drying cycle as well.
2-5. Remove the pieces from the dishwasher.
After the cycle is complete, carefully remove the aluminum pieces from the dishwasher. Use caution, as they may be hot. Remove the foil around the aluminum.
2-6. Repeat the process to add more patina.
If you want to add more patina or increase the aged look of the aluminum, wrap the pieces in aluminum foil at a different orientation and run them through the dishwashing cycle again.
3. Using Cold Water and Oxygen Cleaner
3-1. Sprinkle oxygen-based cleaner in the bottom of a container.
Choose a container large enough for your aluminum pieces to fit inside and be completely submerged. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of an oxygen-based cleaner (like Oxi-Clean, Clorox Oxygen Action, All Oxi-Active, or Shout Oxy Powder) in the bottom of the container.
You can make your own oxygen cleaner by combining 1 part sodium percarbonate (dry, powdered hydrogen peroxide) and 1 part sodium carbonate (washing soda or soda ash).
Take care not to confuse either of those powders with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).
3-2. Place crumpled aluminum foil in the container to create patterns.
If you’d like your aluminum to have patterns in the aging, you can create them with aluminum foil. Crumple up several pieces of aluminum foil and place them in the bottom of the container, on top of the oxygen-based cleaner. Press them flat into the bottom of the container.
Add a few more tablespoons of oxygen-based cleaner on top of the aluminum foil.
3-3. Lay your aluminum pieces on top of the aluminum foil.
You can put templates, gears, or other items on top of the aluminum that will prevent the covered sections from being aged, if you’d like to make designs or shapes on your aluminum.
3-4. Sprinkle more oxygen-based cleaner on top of the aluminum pieces.
Several tablespoons should suffice. Spread the cleaner evenly over the metal and try to avoid building up piles of the powder on top of the aluminum.
3-5. Place something heavy on top of the aluminum.
In order to keep your aluminum pieces from floating in the water, place a heavy object on top of them. You can use another piece of metal like a weight or a gear, or even a wrapped stack of dinner plates.
3-6. Pour cold water in the container.
Pour cold water in the container until the entire piece of aluminum is submerged. Add up to ½ inch (1.3 cm) of water over the top of the aluminum to ensure it is completely covered.
3-7. Tip the container gently to get the cleaner to flow.
Carefully tip your container a little bit to one side and then the other in order to get the oxygen-based cleaner to flow. If the container is too heavy for you to move, gently agitate the mixture with a long spoon.
3-8. Add another few tablespoons of oxygen-based cleaner to the water.
Swirl the mixture to get the powder to flow through the water. The oxygen bubbles produced by the cleaner are what cause the oxidation of the aluminum and make it change colors.
3-9. Allow the aluminum to soak for at least 24 hours.
Though you may begin to notice the aluminum changing color after four hours, for best results you should leave the aluminum to soak for at least 24 hours. You can leave it for up to two days if you desire a deeper color change.
3-10. Remove the aluminum from the water.
Take the aluminum piece out of the water. Use a razor blade or the edge of a plastic card (like a hotel room key or credit card) to remove any heavy crusts of oxygen-based cleaner left on the aluminum.
3-11. Rinse the aluminum with water and vinegar.
Mix 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of distilled white vinegar with each cup of water. Pour the mixture over the aluminum or soak the aluminum in the mixture for a few minutes. Then rinse the aluminum with plain water.
3-12. Allow the aluminum to dry.
Set the aluminum in a dish drainer to dry, if the piece is small enough, or prop it against a hard surface to dry if the piece is large. This aging process creates flowing gray tones in the aluminum.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Bleaching Aluminum\\n1-1. Rough up the surface with sandpaper.\\nIf you want a truly distressed and aged look, but are working with shiny, new aluminum, you can sand it down. Use 80-grit sandpaper to rough up the surface of the metal.\\n1-2. Spray your aluminum with bleach.\\nWear a mask and protective gloves when working with bleach. Do this in a well-ventilated area so fumes can easily disperse. Put regular bleach in a spray bottle and spray it onto the aluminum.\\n1-3. Let the aluminum sit in the sun for a few hours.\\nSet the aluminum outside in the sun for several hours. The sun speeds up the process and helps the bleach distress the metal. Soon, the chemical reaction will create an aged look on your aluminum.\\n1-4. Rinse off the bleach.\\nUse running water to rinse the bleach off the aluminum, or soak the aluminum in a container of water for a few minutes. If your aluminum piece has electronic parts or other things that would prevent you from rinsing or submerging it in water, use a clean, white cloth to wipe the bleach off the surface of the aluminum.\\n2. Putting Aluminum in the Dishwasher\\n2-1. Wrap your aluminum piece in aluminum foil.\\nPlace your aluminum piece on a sheet of aluminum foil with the shiny side facing away from the aluminum piece. Fold the foil over so it covers the aluminum piece but is not sealed. The aluminum foil creates distortions as well as a rainbow pattern on the aluminum due to the heat and chemical reaction.\\n2-2. Load your aluminum pieces in the dishwasher.\\nKeep the open ends of the aluminum foil facing upwards so that the water can run down into the package. Stack your pieces in the dish rack of the washer.\\n2-3. Fill the dispenser with powdered dishwashing detergent and TSP.\\nAdd powdered dishwashing detergent, like Cascade Complete or Finish Dishwasher Powder, to the dispenser. Then, add 1 teaspoon of trisodium phosphate (TSP) to the dispenser.\\nTSP can be found at your local hardware or home improvement store.\\n2-4. Run the pots and pans cycle.\\nAge the aluminum by running the dishwasher on the pots and pans cycle. Turn on the drying cycle as well.\\n2-5. Remove the pieces from the dishwasher.\\nAfter the cycle is complete, carefully remove the aluminum pieces from the dishwasher. Use caution, as they may be hot. Remove the foil around the aluminum.\\n2-6. Repeat the process to add more patina.\\nIf you want to add more patina or increase the aged look of the aluminum, wrap the pieces in aluminum foil at a different orientation and run them through the dishwashing cycle again.\\n3. Using Cold Water and Oxygen Cleaner\\n3-1. Sprinkle oxygen-based cleaner in the bottom of a container.\\nChoose a container large enough for your aluminum pieces to fit inside and be completely submerged. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of an oxygen-based cleaner (like Oxi-Clean, Clorox Oxygen Action, All Oxi-Active, or Shout Oxy Powder) in the bottom of the container.\\nYou can make your own oxygen cleaner by combining 1 part sodium percarbonate (dry, powdered hydrogen peroxide) and 1 part sodium carbonate (washing soda or soda ash).\\nTake care not to confuse either of those powders with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).\\n3-2. Place crumpled aluminum foil in the container to create patterns.\\nIf you’d like your aluminum to have patterns in the aging, you can create them with aluminum foil. Crumple up several pieces of aluminum foil and place them in the bottom of the container, on top of the oxygen-based cleaner. Press them flat into the bottom of the container.\\nAdd a few more tablespoons of oxygen-based cleaner on top of the aluminum foil.\\n3-3. Lay your aluminum pieces on top of the aluminum foil.\\nYou can put templates, gears, or other items on top of the aluminum that will prevent the covered sections from being aged, if you’d like to make designs or shapes on your aluminum.\\n3-4. Sprinkle more oxygen-based cleaner on top of the aluminum pieces.\\nSeveral tablespoons should suffice. Spread the cleaner evenly over the metal and try to avoid building up piles of the powder on top of the aluminum.\\n3-5. Place something heavy on top of the aluminum.\\nIn order to keep your aluminum pieces from floating in the water, place a heavy object on top of them. You can use another piece of metal like a weight or a gear, or even a wrapped stack of dinner plates.\\n3-6. Pour cold water in the container.\\nPour cold water in the container until the entire piece of aluminum is submerged. Add up to ½ inch (1.3 cm) of water over the top of the aluminum to ensure it is completely covered.\\n3-7. Tip the container gently to get the cleaner to flow.\\nCarefully tip your container a little bit to one side and then the other in order to get the oxygen-based cleaner to flow. If the container is too heavy for you to move, gently agitate the mixture with a long spoon.\\n3-8. Add another few tablespoons of oxygen-based cleaner to the water.\\nSwirl the mixture to get the powder to flow through the water. The oxygen bubbles produced by the cleaner are what cause the oxidation of the aluminum and make it change colors.\\n3-9. Allow the aluminum to soak for at least 24 hours.\\nThough you may begin to notice the aluminum changing color after four hours, for best results you should leave the aluminum to soak for at least 24 hours. You can leave it for up to two days if you desire a deeper color change.\\n3-10. Remove the aluminum from the water.\\nTake the aluminum piece out of the water. Use a razor blade or the edge of a plastic card (like a hotel room key or credit card) to remove any heavy crusts of oxygen-based cleaner left on the aluminum.\\n3-11. Rinse the aluminum with water and vinegar.\\nMix 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of distilled white vinegar with each cup of water. Pour the mixture over the aluminum or soak the aluminum in the mixture for a few minutes. Then rinse the aluminum with plain water.\\n3-12. Allow the aluminum to dry.\\nSet the aluminum in a dish drainer to dry, if the piece is small enough, or prop it against a hard surface to dry if the piece is large. This aging process creates flowing gray tones in the aluminum.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"If you have a piece of aluminum you’d like to age, there are several methods of doing so. You can spray your aluminum with bleach and set it in the sun to create an aged look. Alternatively, you can wrap your aluminum in aluminum foil and run it through the dishwasher after adding powdered dishwashing detergent and trisodium phosphate to the dispenser. Or, you can soak you aluminum in cold water and oxygen-based cleaner to create aging and patterns. No matter the method, you’ll create a cool, distressed look to aluminum pieces that are perfect for decor and crafting.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Bleaching Aluminum\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Rough up the surface with sandpaper.\", \"描述\": \"If you want a truly distressed and aged look, but are working with shiny, new aluminum, you can sand it down. Use 80-grit sandpaper to rough up the surface of the metal.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Spray your aluminum with bleach.\", \"描述\": \"Wear a mask and protective gloves when working with bleach. Do this in a well-ventilated area so fumes can easily disperse. Put regular bleach in a spray bottle and spray it onto the aluminum.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Let the aluminum sit in the sun for a few hours.\", \"描述\": \"Set the aluminum outside in the sun for several hours. The sun speeds up the process and helps the bleach distress the metal. Soon, the chemical reaction will create an aged look on your aluminum.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Rinse off the bleach.\", \"描述\": \"Use running water to rinse the bleach off the aluminum, or soak the aluminum in a container of water for a few minutes. If your aluminum piece has electronic parts or other things that would prevent you from rinsing or submerging it in water, use a clean, white cloth to wipe the bleach off the surface of the aluminum.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Putting Aluminum in the Dishwasher\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Wrap your aluminum piece in aluminum foil.\", \"描述\": \"Place your aluminum piece on a sheet of aluminum foil with the shiny side facing away from the aluminum piece. Fold the foil over so it covers the aluminum piece but is not sealed. The aluminum foil creates distortions as well as a rainbow pattern on the aluminum due to the heat and chemical reaction.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Load your aluminum pieces in the dishwasher.\", \"描述\": \"Keep the open ends of the aluminum foil facing upwards so that the water can run down into the package. Stack your pieces in the dish rack of the washer.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Fill the dispenser with powdered dishwashing detergent and TSP.\", \"描述\": \"Add powdered dishwashing detergent, like Cascade Complete or Finish Dishwasher Powder, to the dispenser. Then, add 1 teaspoon of trisodium phosphate (TSP) to the dispenser.\\nTSP can be found at your local hardware or home improvement store.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Run the pots and pans cycle.\", \"描述\": \"Age the aluminum by running the dishwasher on the pots and pans cycle. Turn on the drying cycle as well.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Remove the pieces from the dishwasher.\", \"描述\": \"After the cycle is complete, carefully remove the aluminum pieces from the dishwasher. Use caution, as they may be hot. Remove the foil around the aluminum.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Repeat the process to add more patina.\", \"描述\": \"If you want to add more patina or increase the aged look of the aluminum, wrap the pieces in aluminum foil at a different orientation and run them through the dishwashing cycle again.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Using Cold Water and Oxygen Cleaner\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Sprinkle oxygen-based cleaner in the bottom of a container.\", \"描述\": \"Choose a container large enough for your aluminum pieces to fit inside and be completely submerged. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of an oxygen-based cleaner (like Oxi-Clean, Clorox Oxygen Action, All Oxi-Active, or Shout Oxy Powder) in the bottom of the container.\\nYou can make your own oxygen cleaner by combining 1 part sodium percarbonate (dry, powdered hydrogen peroxide) and 1 part sodium carbonate (washing soda or soda ash).\\nTake care not to confuse either of those powders with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda).\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Place crumpled aluminum foil in the container to create patterns.\", \"描述\": \"If you’d like your aluminum to have patterns in the aging, you can create them with aluminum foil. Crumple up several pieces of aluminum foil and place them in the bottom of the container, on top of the oxygen-based cleaner. Press them flat into the bottom of the container.\\nAdd a few more tablespoons of oxygen-based cleaner on top of the aluminum foil.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Lay your aluminum pieces on top of the aluminum foil.\", \"描述\": \"You can put templates, gears, or other items on top of the aluminum that will prevent the covered sections from being aged, if you’d like to make designs or shapes on your aluminum.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Sprinkle more oxygen-based cleaner on top of the aluminum pieces.\", \"描述\": \"Several tablespoons should suffice. Spread the cleaner evenly over the metal and try to avoid building up piles of the powder on top of the aluminum.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Place something heavy on top of the aluminum.\", \"描述\": \"In order to keep your aluminum pieces from floating in the water, place a heavy object on top of them. You can use another piece of metal like a weight or a gear, or even a wrapped stack of dinner plates.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Pour cold water in the container.\", \"描述\": \"Pour cold water in the container until the entire piece of aluminum is submerged. Add up to ½ inch (1.3 cm) of water over the top of the aluminum to ensure it is completely covered.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Tip the container gently to get the cleaner to flow.\", \"描述\": \"Carefully tip your container a little bit to one side and then the other in order to get the oxygen-based cleaner to flow. If the container is too heavy for you to move, gently agitate the mixture with a long spoon.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Add another few tablespoons of oxygen-based cleaner to the water.\", \"描述\": \"Swirl the mixture to get the powder to flow through the water. 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Then rinse the aluminum with plain water.\"}, {\"编号\": 12, \"标题\": \"Allow the aluminum to dry.\", \"描述\": \"Set the aluminum in a dish drainer to dry, if the piece is small enough, or prop it against a hard surface to dry if the piece is large. This aging process creates flowing gray tones in the aluminum.\"}]}]}}",
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1,533 | How to Age Beef | 1. Readying Your Freezer for Dry Aging
1-1. Designate a separate dry aging refrigerator or freezer.
To dry age your meat safely and properly, you'll need to take steps to limit changes in temperature and humidity. It is especially important to keep your meat at the right temperature during the aging process. Designating a separate dry aging refrigerator or freezer is the easiest way of doing this.
Meat will spoil above 40°F (4°C) but will freeze below 32°F (0°C). The ideal temperature for aging is 36°F (2.2°C) throughout the entire aging process.
Using your everyday refrigerator is not recommended. The more you open and close your refrigerator/freezer, the more the temperature and humidity will change.
You might use a small, temperature adjustable "dorm" refrigerator or a storage freezer for your dry aging.
1-2. Clean your refrigerator of possible contaminants.
Meats will absorb other strong flavors and odors. Items like cheese, fish, and garlic will likely influence the taste of your meat while it ages. A thorough cleaning before dry aging will help protect the natural flavor profile of your meat.
The best way to ensure that there are no subtle contaminants in your refrigerator/freezer is to defrost and clean your freezer with a suitable general purpose cleaner.
If smells linger after cleaning, sprinkle a layer of baking soda on the inner surfaces of your refrigerator/freezer and thoroughly wipe it with a rag.
1-3. Verify the temperature in your refrigerator/freezer.
Home refrigerators and freezers sometimes do not have as fine an internal thermometer as commercial grade ones. In some cases, your refrigerator might not have an internal temperature gauge, and you'll need to buy one so you ensure a consistent temperature throughout the aging process.
A normal thermometer might not stand up to the cold temperatures as well as a specifically intended cold temperature/freezer thermometer. These will likely be available at your local hardware store.
You might want to choose a thermometer that has a humidity gauge, as well. For consistent results, a humidity of 60% should be maintained, though many at home dry-agers have found a wider range has little effect on the end product.
1-4. Add a fan for improved circulation.
Air circulation is important for the dry aging process. Limited circulation can lead to your meat failing to dehydrate at the optimal level. Adding a small desk fan to the inside of your meat refrigerator/freezer can solve this problem.
You may need to cut a notch in the seal of your refrigerator/freezer for the cord of the fan. After fitting the cord into the notch, you may want to pack any open gaps with some kind of insulation.
2. Selecting and Preparing the Meat
2-1. Choose a high quality, large cut of meat.
You'll also want your meat to be a kind that uses quick cooking methods, like New York strips, rib steak, and porterhouse cuts. Small cuts of meat should be avoided, as the loss of moisture during aging can make these seem too small to be the main course of a meal. Larger pieces, on the other hand, can be trimmed down.
Individually cut steaks will not work for the dry aging process. You'll need a whole cut, like rib sections 103, 107, 109A, and 109 Export.
Boneless beef rib or loin roast rated as "choice" or "prime" are also good options for your dry aging.
When buying one of these cuts from a butcher, you should ask him not to trim your cut of meat at all.
Do not trim your meat before storing it for dry aging.
2-2. Examine the color of the meat prior to storing.
The color is directly related to the tenderness of the beef and how long the aging process should last. If your beef is darker, it does not need to be aged more than a week. Beef that is lighter in color should be aged more than 7 days, but no longer than 30 days.
If you have difficulty discerning the color of your meat at a glance, you might want to compare it side by side with a fresh cut of meat.
2-3. Unwrap and rinse the meat.
Remove your meat from the packaging it came wrapped in. Then, with cool water, thoroughly rinse all parts of the meat exposed to the open air. After you have finished rinsing, pat the meat dry with paper towels. Once your meat is dry, it's ready to be wrapped.
2-4. Wrap your meat in cheesecloth.
The cheesecloth will form a protective barrier around your meat and will prevent the meat from dehydrating too suddenly. Wrap your cut of meat loosely in the cheesecloth so that all exposed portions of it are covered by three layers of the cloth.
You can also protect your meat from sudden dehydration with a triple thick layer of paper towel.
3. Dry Aging Your Meat
3-1. Place your beef in your refrigerator/freezer.
You can place your meat directly onto a clean rack of your refrigerator/freezer, or you can first put your meat onto a suitable tray, like a rimmed baking sheet. Set your refrigerator fan to low, and double check the temperature to make sure it is at 36°F (2.2°C).
3-2. Rewrap your meat after the first day.
As the meat ages, sometimes your covering can get stuck to the meat, leaving fibers behind. After the first day, remove your cheesecloth or paper towel covering, and then loosely rewrap the meat using the same covering.
As your paper cheesecloth/paper towel will have already absorbed some moisture from the meat, it'll be less likely to leave fibers behind when the aging process is finished.
3-3. Allow your meat to age for the designated time.
You'll want to dry age your meat for the length of time you determined it would need from its coloring. You may not notice a difference in your meat when aging it for periods of time shorter than two weeks.
It's common for your meat to start developing an unpleasant smell during the aging process. This could affect other meat in your fridge, which is another reason why it's good to use a separate, designated fridge/freezer for aging.
3-4. Shave off the dry exterior.
The outer parts of the meat will be the most dehydrated. These parts won't likely be edible, but under this crusty surface you'll find the tender, flavorful meat that aged beef is known for. Use a sharp knife to shave free the outer layer.
If you notice any fat that has dried, shave this from your meat as well. Good fat that still looks moist, however, should be kept.
3-5. Consume the beef soon after aging.
Now that the aging is complete, you can cut your meat into portions, like steaks. Shortly after that, your meat should be eaten to prevent an unhealthy amount of post-aging breakdown.
If you are unable to eat the meat the day it is done aging, you can leave it in a refrigerator for 1 to 2 days without damaging the meat.
Tips
You can also make use of dry aging bag while aging your meat. However, you may find the seal formed by these bags inadequate.[17]
X
Research source
If you are freezing the beef, never freeze, thaw, and then refreeze it. This will severely impact the quality of the flavor and tenderness of your meat.
Warnings
Do not move or disturb the aging process, if possible, until you are ready to consume.
Failing to properly clean your refrigerator before aging can result in the growth of bacteria that can ruin your meat or contaminate it.
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1,534 | How to Age Cheese | 1. Choosing and Prepping the Storage Area
1-1. Make sure the environment is clean and sanitized.
If your cheese will be sitting on a shelf or in a drawer, clean the shelf or drawer thoroughly. You should also wash your hands before handling the cheese, or wear gloves to prevent bacteria from getting into it.
Check on the cheese’s environment often to make sure it’s still clean.
1-2. Use a wine or mini fridge to control the temperature easily.
These types of small fridges have a temperature control that you can use to easily adjust the temperature. Make sure you add a thermometer inside the fridge and fill a cup or jar half full with water before putting it in the fridge to help with the humidity levels.
You can use any normal thermometer, such as a meat or cheese thermometer.
Look for mini fridges at a home goods or big box store, as well as online.
1-3. Put the cheese in a crisper drawer to use a regular fridge.
While it’s more difficult to regulate the temperature and humidity in a normal fridge, it can be done if you check on the cheese regularly. Place the cheese in a sealed container in the crisper drawer and fill a small jar half full with water.
Clean the crisper drawer thoroughly with bleach before putting the cheese inside.
If your drawer has adjustable temperature or humidity settings, change these to the warmest and highest settings.
Check on your cheese daily in the crisper drawer to make sure there isn’t unwanted mold growing.
1-4. Take advantage of a cool cellar to age the cheese.
If you have a cellar with cool temperatures that are stable throughout the year, this can be a good place to age your cheese. Store the cheese in protected cabinets or plastic boxes, adding a damp paper towel for moisture. Open the cabinets or containers every day so that fresh air can reach the cheese.
When you put the damp paper towel inside the plastic box or cabinet, make sure it isn’t touching the cheese.
Try using plastic boxes such as plastic tupperware or cake holders.
Put the cheese on mats so that they’re not touching the bottom of the cabinet or plastic container.
2. Maintaining the Environment
2-1. Maintain a constant temperature between 45–58 °F (7–14 °C).
While the exact preferred temperature will vary depending on the type of cheese, it should stay within this range. Most normal refrigerators are colder than this, making it a better choice to use a fridge with an adjustable temperature device.
2-2. Set the humidity levels between 75 and 95%, depending on the cheese.
The moisture level is important when aging cheese—if the humidity is too high, the cheese will grow mold, while if it’s too low, the cheese will dry out. Use a hygrometer to measure the humidity in the area where you’re storing the cheese.
You can find hygrometers at a big box store or home improvement store.
2-3. Control the air ventilation to ensure the cheese has access to fresh air.
You can do this by spacing the cheese evenly and away from walls or shelf sides. If the cheese is in a fridge, drawer, or cellar, make sure you open the door to the appliance or room’s door at least once a day so that fresh air circulates.
For example, if the cheese is placed on a shelf in a cellar, make sure the sides of the cheese are at least 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) away from the wall or other cheeses.
2-4. Check on the cheese daily for necessary maintenance.
Some cheeses will need to be flipped or wiped every day, so check the recipe for specific instructions. It’s also important to check on the cheese daily to make sure there aren’t any unwanted molds growing.
If there is unwanted mold growing, wipe it off with a clean rag dipped in white vinegar.
2-5. Use vinegar to remove unwanted mold, if necessary.
If your cheese starts growing mold that you want removed, dip a cloth or towel in white vinegar. Rub the cheese with the vinegar to remove the mold and help prevent cross contamination.
Rub all of the cheese with the white vinegar, not just the spot with mold.
Tips
If you plan on selling your cheese, check with your state's regulatory office for aging time and temperature safety requirements.
Non-steam humidifiers can be a useful tool for controlling humidity. Be sure to re-check humidity levels when the season changes.
Date the cheese so that you remember when you started aging it.
Warnings
Always use bleach and water solutions to sanitize all surfaces, containers, and tools to avoid mold and allergen growths. Wash your hands before working with any cheeses or tools to maintain sanitary conditions.
Aging specialty and exotic cheese, such as blue cheese, can be more difficult than aging standard cheese. Prepare for a steeper learning curve and start with small batches.
Strange odors, mold, or excess liquid should all signal that something has gone wrong and the cheese should be thrown out.
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Put the cheese in a crisper drawer to use a regular fridge.\\nWhile it’s more difficult to regulate the temperature and humidity in a normal fridge, it can be done if you check on the cheese regularly. Place the cheese in a sealed container in the crisper drawer and fill a small jar half full with water.\\nClean the crisper drawer thoroughly with bleach before putting the cheese inside.\\nIf your drawer has adjustable temperature or humidity settings, change these to the warmest and highest settings.\\nCheck on your cheese daily in the crisper drawer to make sure there isn’t unwanted mold growing.\\n1-4. Take advantage of a cool cellar to age the cheese.\\nIf you have a cellar with cool temperatures that are stable throughout the year, this can be a good place to age your cheese. Store the cheese in protected cabinets or plastic boxes, adding a damp paper towel for moisture. Open the cabinets or containers every day so that fresh air can reach the cheese.\\nWhen you put the damp paper towel inside the plastic box or cabinet, make sure it isn’t touching the cheese.\\nTry using plastic boxes such as plastic tupperware or cake holders.\\nPut the cheese on mats so that they’re not touching the bottom of the cabinet or plastic container.\\n2. Maintaining the Environment\\n2-1. Maintain a constant temperature between 45–58 °F (7–14 °C).\\nWhile the exact preferred temperature will vary depending on the type of cheese, it should stay within this range. Most normal refrigerators are colder than this, making it a better choice to use a fridge with an adjustable temperature device.\\n2-2. Set the humidity levels between 75 and 95%, depending on the cheese.\\nThe moisture level is important when aging cheese—if the humidity is too high, the cheese will grow mold, while if it’s too low, the cheese will dry out. Use a hygrometer to measure the humidity in the area where you’re storing the cheese.\\nYou can find hygrometers at a big box store or home improvement store.\\n2-3. Control the air ventilation to ensure the cheese has access to fresh air.\\nYou can do this by spacing the cheese evenly and away from walls or shelf sides. If the cheese is in a fridge, drawer, or cellar, make sure you open the door to the appliance or room’s door at least once a day so that fresh air circulates.\\nFor example, if the cheese is placed on a shelf in a cellar, make sure the sides of the cheese are at least 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) away from the wall or other cheeses.\\n2-4. Check on the cheese daily for necessary maintenance.\\nSome cheeses will need to be flipped or wiped every day, so check the recipe for specific instructions. It’s also important to check on the cheese daily to make sure there aren’t any unwanted molds growing.\\nIf there is unwanted mold growing, wipe it off with a clean rag dipped in white vinegar.\\n2-5. Use vinegar to remove unwanted mold, if necessary.\\nIf your cheese starts growing mold that you want removed, dip a cloth or towel in white vinegar. Rub the cheese with the vinegar to remove the mold and help prevent cross contamination.\\nRub all of the cheese with the white vinegar, not just the spot with mold.\\nTips\\nIf you plan on selling your cheese, check with your state's regulatory office for aging time and temperature safety requirements.\\nNon-steam humidifiers can be a useful tool for controlling humidity. Be sure to re-check humidity levels when the season changes.\\nDate the cheese so that you remember when you started aging it.\\nWarnings\\nAlways use bleach and water solutions to sanitize all surfaces, containers, and tools to avoid mold and allergen growths. Wash your hands before working with any cheeses or tools to maintain sanitary conditions.\\nAging specialty and exotic cheese, such as blue cheese, can be more difficult than aging standard cheese. Prepare for a steeper learning curve and start with small batches.\\nStrange odors, mold, or excess liquid should all signal that something has gone wrong and the cheese should be thrown out.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Aging cheese is an important step in its production that changes the cheese's flavor and texture. When you start the process of aging cheese, it's most important that the temperature and humidity level are at the proper setting. You can age cheese in a wine fridge, cellar, or regular fridge, though you'll have the best results using a mini fridge that you can easily control. Check your cheese often for signs of molding or dryness.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Choosing and Prepping the Storage Area\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Make sure the environment is clean and sanitized.\", \"描述\": \"If your cheese will be sitting on a shelf or in a drawer, clean the shelf or drawer thoroughly. You should also wash your hands before handling the cheese, or wear gloves to prevent bacteria from getting into it.\\nCheck on the cheese’s environment often to make sure it’s still clean.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Use a wine or mini fridge to control the temperature easily.\", \"描述\": \"These types of small fridges have a temperature control that you can use to easily adjust the temperature. Make sure you add a thermometer inside the fridge and fill a cup or jar half full with water before putting it in the fridge to help with the humidity levels.\\nYou can use any normal thermometer, such as a meat or cheese thermometer.\\nLook for mini fridges at a home goods or big box store, as well as online.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Put the cheese in a crisper drawer to use a regular fridge.\", \"描述\": \"While it’s more difficult to regulate the temperature and humidity in a normal fridge, it can be done if you check on the cheese regularly. Place the cheese in a sealed container in the crisper drawer and fill a small jar half full with water.\\nClean the crisper drawer thoroughly with bleach before putting the cheese inside.\\nIf your drawer has adjustable temperature or humidity settings, change these to the warmest and highest settings.\\nCheck on your cheese daily in the crisper drawer to make sure there isn’t unwanted mold growing.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Take advantage of a cool cellar to age the cheese.\", \"描述\": \"If you have a cellar with cool temperatures that are stable throughout the year, this can be a good place to age your cheese. Store the cheese in protected cabinets or plastic boxes, adding a damp paper towel for moisture. Open the cabinets or containers every day so that fresh air can reach the cheese.\\nWhen you put the damp paper towel inside the plastic box or cabinet, make sure it isn’t touching the cheese.\\nTry using plastic boxes such as plastic tupperware or cake holders.\\nPut the cheese on mats so that they’re not touching the bottom of the cabinet or plastic container.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Maintaining the Environment\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Maintain a constant temperature between 45–58 °F (7–14 °C).\", \"描述\": \"While the exact preferred temperature will vary depending on the type of cheese, it should stay within this range. Most normal refrigerators are colder than this, making it a better choice to use a fridge with an adjustable temperature device.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Set the humidity levels between 75 and 95%, depending on the cheese.\", \"描述\": \"The moisture level is important when aging cheese—if the humidity is too high, the cheese will grow mold, while if it’s too low, the cheese will dry out. Use a hygrometer to measure the humidity in the area where you’re storing the cheese.\\nYou can find hygrometers at a big box store or home improvement store.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Control the air ventilation to ensure the cheese has access to fresh air.\", \"描述\": \"You can do this by spacing the cheese evenly and away from walls or shelf sides. If the cheese is in a fridge, drawer, or cellar, make sure you open the door to the appliance or room’s door at least once a day so that fresh air circulates.\\nFor example, if the cheese is placed on a shelf in a cellar, make sure the sides of the cheese are at least 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) away from the wall or other cheeses.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Check on the cheese daily for necessary maintenance.\", \"描述\": \"Some cheeses will need to be flipped or wiped every day, so check the recipe for specific instructions. It’s also important to check on the cheese daily to make sure there aren’t any unwanted molds growing.\\nIf there is unwanted mold growing, wipe it off with a clean rag dipped in white vinegar.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Use vinegar to remove unwanted mold, if necessary.\", \"描述\": \"If your cheese starts growing mold that you want removed, dip a cloth or towel in white vinegar. Rub the cheese with the vinegar to remove the mold and help prevent cross contamination.\\nRub all of the cheese with the white vinegar, not just the spot with mold.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"If you plan on selling your cheese, check with your state's regulatory office for aging time and temperature safety requirements.\\n\", \"Non-steam humidifiers can be a useful tool for controlling humidity. Be sure to re-check humidity levels when the season changes.\\n\", \"Date the cheese so that you remember when you started aging it.\\n\"], \"注意事项\": [\"Always use bleach and water solutions to sanitize all surfaces, containers, and tools to avoid mold and allergen growths. Wash your hands before working with any cheeses or tools to maintain sanitary conditions.\\n\", \"Aging specialty and exotic cheese, such as blue cheese, can be more difficult than aging standard cheese. 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1,535 | How to Age Copper | 1. Preparing the Project
1-1. Wipe the surface completely with a lint-free cloth.
For the aging process to be effective, the copper must be free of oils and other surface contaminants, meaning that you'll need to take a little bit of time to clean up the object before you attempt to age it. Be sure to clean the entire surface, including small crevices for the best effect.
1-2. Mix the aging compound.
To quickly oxidize your copper, the best mixture involves one cup (.24 liter) of plain white vinegar, 3/4 cup (.18 liter) of household ammonia, and 1/4 cup (.19 liter) of table salt. Mix the ingredients into a spray bottle for easy application, and shake it up to mix the ingredients thoroughly.
For the best effects, non-iodized table salt would be more desirable. Whatever kind of salt you use, try to dissolve it as much as possible to avoid scratching up your copper.
Some aging compound recipes also like to add a 1/4 cup (.19 liter) of lemon juice to the mixture. If you have lemon juice, use equal parts of all the ingredients listed above.
1-3. Spray the object with window cleaner.
After dusting the object thoroughly, clean it up with some commercial window cleaner, preferably one with an ammonia base. After giving it a light coat, wipe it down with the same cloth, buffing out as much of the dust and grime as possible.
Spray the copper lightly with the window cleaner again, but do not wipe it off this time. This serves to break the invisible surface tension so that the aging compound makes solid contact with the metal itself.
2. Aging the Copper
2-1. Cover the object with the patina mixture.
Once you've cleaned up your copper piece and sprayed it with the window cleaner, apply the aging compound, covering the object completed. Make sure to get into even the smallest spaces, creating an even coat.
Don't over-do it. It's not necessary to soak the piece, so it's dripping all over the place. Just use enough to wet it in an even coat.
2-2. Cover the object.
To create humidity, it's usually recommended that you place the copper object into a plastic bag, or tent it under a piece of plastic to create an artificial environment while the aging compound works. Allow the piece to sit undisturbed for about an hour.
If you live in an area with high humidity, or if you apply the mixture during a rainstorm, you do not need the plastic's artificial environment. In general, it's an advantage to try to age copper at the wettest or most humid point in the year, to give yourself the best natural benefit in the environment.
2-3. Reapply the aging compound.
Remove the item from the plastic and apply the patina mix again, once more making certain that you have covered the entire metallic surface. Return it to the humidifying bag or tent, and allow it to rest overnight.
2-4. Continue reapplying as desired.
The amount of coloring you want on your copper piece will be up to you. Remove the piece from the bag each morning and examine it thoroughly, then add more aging compound if necessary and repeat the process if you want to get more color on the piece.
In general, you probably won't want to age a piece using this method for too long, especially if you live in a humid climate. Remember that the copper will age naturally with time, as well, so you don't have to do too much to get the effect you want on an object you'll have for a long time.
2-5. Clean the object with a clean cloth.
After you've achieved the age coloring you like, spritz a clean cloth with a small amount of window cleaner and wipe it down to get any of the remnants of the aging compound off, and return the copper to it's place.
Tips
For larger or smaller projects, maintain the same ratios for the ingredients to produce more or less of the aging solution.
Once you know how to age copper, you can experiment with using the patina like another tool. Before you spray the oxidizing mixture on the copper, mask off some areas with paper or tape to create design elements on the surface.
Warnings
Use ammonia products only outdoors or in well-ventilated areas, as the fumes can be toxic.
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Whatever kind of salt you use, try to dissolve it as much as possible to avoid scratching up your copper.\\nSome aging compound recipes also like to add a 1/4 cup (.19 liter) of lemon juice to the mixture. If you have lemon juice, use equal parts of all the ingredients listed above.\\n1-3. Spray the object with window cleaner.\\nAfter dusting the object thoroughly, clean it up with some commercial window cleaner, preferably one with an ammonia base. After giving it a light coat, wipe it down with the same cloth, buffing out as much of the dust and grime as possible.\\nSpray the copper lightly with the window cleaner again, but do not wipe it off this time. This serves to break the invisible surface tension so that the aging compound makes solid contact with the metal itself.\\n2. Aging the Copper\\n2-1. Cover the object with the patina mixture.\\nOnce you've cleaned up your copper piece and sprayed it with the window cleaner, apply the aging compound, covering the object completed. Make sure to get into even the smallest spaces, creating an even coat.\\nDon't over-do it. It's not necessary to soak the piece, so it's dripping all over the place. Just use enough to wet it in an even coat.\\n2-2. Cover the object.\\nTo create humidity, it's usually recommended that you place the copper object into a plastic bag, or tent it under a piece of plastic to create an artificial environment while the aging compound works. Allow the piece to sit undisturbed for about an hour.\\nIf you live in an area with high humidity, or if you apply the mixture during a rainstorm, you do not need the plastic's artificial environment. In general, it's an advantage to try to age copper at the wettest or most humid point in the year, to give yourself the best natural benefit in the environment.\\n2-3. Reapply the aging compound.\\nRemove the item from the plastic and apply the patina mix again, once more making certain that you have covered the entire metallic surface. Return it to the humidifying bag or tent, and allow it to rest overnight.\\n2-4. Continue reapplying as desired.\\nThe amount of coloring you want on your copper piece will be up to you. Remove the piece from the bag each morning and examine it thoroughly, then add more aging compound if necessary and repeat the process if you want to get more color on the piece.\\nIn general, you probably won't want to age a piece using this method for too long, especially if you live in a humid climate. Remember that the copper will age naturally with time, as well, so you don't have to do too much to get the effect you want on an object you'll have for a long time.\\n2-5. Clean the object with a clean cloth.\\nAfter you've achieved the age coloring you like, spritz a clean cloth with a small amount of window cleaner and wipe it down to get any of the remnants of the aging compound off, and return the copper to it's place.\\nTips\\nFor larger or smaller projects, maintain the same ratios for the ingredients to produce more or less of the aging solution.\\nOnce you know how to age copper, you can experiment with using the patina like another tool. Before you spray the oxidizing mixture on the copper, mask off some areas with paper or tape to create design elements on the surface.\\nWarnings\\nUse ammonia products only outdoors or in well-ventilated areas, as the fumes can be toxic.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"When copper reacts with the oxygen in the air, copper oxide (CuO) is formed, giving the copper a greenish color which some people desire for its classical look. When allowed to age naturally, copper can take years to develop what's called the verdigris patina, especially in dry climates. If you know how to age copper artificially, however, you can achieve the same effect much more quickly, almost overnight. The process is simple, and you can use common household supplies to do it, rather than harsh or dangerous chemicals.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Preparing the Project\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Wipe the surface completely with a lint-free cloth.\", \"描述\": \"For the aging process to be effective, the copper must be free of oils and other surface contaminants, meaning that you'll need to take a little bit of time to clean up the object before you attempt to age it. Be sure to clean the entire surface, including small crevices for the best effect.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Mix the aging compound.\", \"描述\": \"To quickly oxidize your copper, the best mixture involves one cup (.24 liter) of plain white vinegar, 3/4 cup (.18 liter) of household ammonia, and 1/4 cup (.19 liter) of table salt. Mix the ingredients into a spray bottle for easy application, and shake it up to mix the ingredients thoroughly.\\nFor the best effects, non-iodized table salt would be more desirable. Whatever kind of salt you use, try to dissolve it as much as possible to avoid scratching up your copper.\\nSome aging compound recipes also like to add a 1/4 cup (.19 liter) of lemon juice to the mixture. If you have lemon juice, use equal parts of all the ingredients listed above.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Spray the object with window cleaner.\", \"描述\": \"After dusting the object thoroughly, clean it up with some commercial window cleaner, preferably one with an ammonia base. After giving it a light coat, wipe it down with the same cloth, buffing out as much of the dust and grime as possible.\\nSpray the copper lightly with the window cleaner again, but do not wipe it off this time. This serves to break the invisible surface tension so that the aging compound makes solid contact with the metal itself.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Aging the Copper\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Cover the object with the patina mixture.\", \"描述\": \"Once you've cleaned up your copper piece and sprayed it with the window cleaner, apply the aging compound, covering the object completed. Make sure to get into even the smallest spaces, creating an even coat.\\nDon't over-do it. It's not necessary to soak the piece, so it's dripping all over the place. Just use enough to wet it in an even coat.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Cover the object.\", \"描述\": \"To create humidity, it's usually recommended that you place the copper object into a plastic bag, or tent it under a piece of plastic to create an artificial environment while the aging compound works. Allow the piece to sit undisturbed for about an hour.\\nIf you live in an area with high humidity, or if you apply the mixture during a rainstorm, you do not need the plastic's artificial environment. In general, it's an advantage to try to age copper at the wettest or most humid point in the year, to give yourself the best natural benefit in the environment.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Reapply the aging compound.\", \"描述\": \"Remove the item from the plastic and apply the patina mix again, once more making certain that you have covered the entire metallic surface. Return it to the humidifying bag or tent, and allow it to rest overnight.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Continue reapplying as desired.\", \"描述\": \"The amount of coloring you want on your copper piece will be up to you. Remove the piece from the bag each morning and examine it thoroughly, then add more aging compound if necessary and repeat the process if you want to get more color on the piece.\\nIn general, you probably won't want to age a piece using this method for too long, especially if you live in a humid climate. 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1,536 | How to Age Homemade Wine | 1. Steps
1-1. Use quality wine ingredients.
The first step to ensuring that the wine aging process goes well is to make the wine using quality ingredients. Using boiled water, quality grapes and other high end ingredients is essential to making a good quality homemade wine. The better the quality wine you make, the better it will age.
1-2. Use the correct bottles.
Red or rose wines need to be stored in dark colored bottles; otherwise the wine can become discolored. Homemade red wines can be stored for up to 18 months or longer, if it is a dessert wine. Properly sterilized and sealed bottles are also necessary for aging wine.
1-3. Control the temperature.
Homemade wines don't follow the same rules as those made at wineries, where the wine is stored in casks for much longer. Once bottled, your homemade wine should be stored between 50 and 60 degrees F (10 and 15 degrees C). Keeping a consistent temperature is key; fluctuating temperatures can dull the flavor of the wine, it can lose its aroma, and any special flavor notes you were looking to give it might be lost.
1-4. Consider the position of the bottle.
Experts are not in agreement on how the bottle should be stored for aging. Some experts say that an upright bottle will allow any residual sediment to fall to the bottom, while others claim that a bottle on its side is the best, especially if the bottle is corked. Some humidity is needed to keep the cork from drying out, but even on its side, one end of the cork will be exposed to less humidity. A large number of bottles are best stored on their side as they will be more easily accessed and will take up less storage room. Sparkling wines and champagne, however, should be stored upright because the trapped carbonic gas bubble prevents the contents from spoiling due to exposure to oxygen.
1-5. Control the humidity.
Wine bottles that are sealed with corks require that they be stored in a humidity controlled environment. Humidity levels of 55 to 75 percent will prevent the cork from drying out and shrinking. If the cork shrinks the wine could leak out, and oxygen can get in and cause the wine to spoil.
1-6. Store the wine at home.
Most homes aren't equipped with underground wine cellars that remain cool and humid all year long. There are, however, wine storage cabinets that you can purchase. They can be adjusted to maintain whatever humidity and temperature level you choose. Most homemade white wines can be enjoyed soon after bottling so long term storage isn't necessary. Expensive wines, or batches you want to preserve, should be stored properly at home.
1-7. Store the wine off-site.
Some companies offer wine storage. These facilities are humidity and temperature controlled for optimal wine storage. Some wine making supply stores offer storage facilities.
Tips
If your wine doesn't age properly and smells "off" or vinegary when you open it, don't drink it because you won't enjoy it. Instead, try to figure out what went wrong and dump the bottle out. Or, add it to your favorite stew recipe, provided it isn't too vinegary.
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Keeping a consistent temperature is key; fluctuating temperatures can dull the flavor of the wine, it can lose its aroma, and any special flavor notes you were looking to give it might be lost.\\n1-4. Consider the position of the bottle.\\nExperts are not in agreement on how the bottle should be stored for aging. Some experts say that an upright bottle will allow any residual sediment to fall to the bottom, while others claim that a bottle on its side is the best, especially if the bottle is corked. Some humidity is needed to keep the cork from drying out, but even on its side, one end of the cork will be exposed to less humidity. A large number of bottles are best stored on their side as they will be more easily accessed and will take up less storage room. Sparkling wines and champagne, however, should be stored upright because the trapped carbonic gas bubble prevents the contents from spoiling due to exposure to oxygen.\\n1-5. Control the humidity.\\nWine bottles that are sealed with corks require that they be stored in a humidity controlled environment. Humidity levels of 55 to 75 percent will prevent the cork from drying out and shrinking. If the cork shrinks the wine could leak out, and oxygen can get in and cause the wine to spoil.\\n1-6. Store the wine at home.\\nMost homes aren't equipped with underground wine cellars that remain cool and humid all year long. There are, however, wine storage cabinets that you can purchase. They can be adjusted to maintain whatever humidity and temperature level you choose. Most homemade white wines can be enjoyed soon after bottling so long term storage isn't necessary. Expensive wines, or batches you want to preserve, should be stored properly at home.\\n1-7. Store the wine off-site.\\nSome companies offer wine storage. These facilities are humidity and temperature controlled for optimal wine storage. Some wine making supply stores offer storage facilities.\\nTips\\nIf your wine doesn't age properly and smells \\\"off\\\" or vinegary when you open it, don't drink it because you won't enjoy it. Instead, try to figure out what went wrong and dump the bottle out. Or, add it to your favorite stew recipe, provided it isn't too vinegary.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Wine making has long been a passion of many people. In fact, evidence supports the fact that wine making has been taking place for over 8,000 years. With the introduction of commercial wine-making, what was once a homemade product quickly became eclipsed by the mass production of quality wines. Despite the wide availability of wine, many people choose to make their own. Homemade wine has become a hobby for many wine enthusiasts; they make wine from kits or totally from scratch. One of the most important steps in the homemade wine making process is aging the wine. Aging wine allows the flavors to mature, rounds out the flavors so there are no sharp flavor notes, and to reduce the strength and bitterness of tannins. Homemade wines need at least 4 weeks to age after being bottled.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Steps\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Use quality wine ingredients.\", \"描述\": \"The first step to ensuring that the wine aging process goes well is to make the wine using quality ingredients. Using boiled water, quality grapes and other high end ingredients is essential to making a good quality homemade wine. The better the quality wine you make, the better it will age.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Use the correct bottles.\", \"描述\": \"Red or rose wines need to be stored in dark colored bottles; otherwise the wine can become discolored. Homemade red wines can be stored for up to 18 months or longer, if it is a dessert wine. Properly sterilized and sealed bottles are also necessary for aging wine.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Control the temperature.\", \"描述\": \"Homemade wines don't follow the same rules as those made at wineries, where the wine is stored in casks for much longer. Once bottled, your homemade wine should be stored between 50 and 60 degrees F (10 and 15 degrees C). Keeping a consistent temperature is key; fluctuating temperatures can dull the flavor of the wine, it can lose its aroma, and any special flavor notes you were looking to give it might be lost.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Consider the position of the bottle.\", \"描述\": \"Experts are not in agreement on how the bottle should be stored for aging. Some experts say that an upright bottle will allow any residual sediment to fall to the bottom, while others claim that a bottle on its side is the best, especially if the bottle is corked. Some humidity is needed to keep the cork from drying out, but even on its side, one end of the cork will be exposed to less humidity. A large number of bottles are best stored on their side as they will be more easily accessed and will take up less storage room. Sparkling wines and champagne, however, should be stored upright because the trapped carbonic gas bubble prevents the contents from spoiling due to exposure to oxygen.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Control the humidity.\", \"描述\": \"Wine bottles that are sealed with corks require that they be stored in a humidity controlled environment. Humidity levels of 55 to 75 percent will prevent the cork from drying out and shrinking. If the cork shrinks the wine could leak out, and oxygen can get in and cause the wine to spoil.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Store the wine at home.\", \"描述\": \"Most homes aren't equipped with underground wine cellars that remain cool and humid all year long. 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1,537 | How to Age Metal | 1. Aging Metal with Paint
1-1. Find a piece of new shiny metal.
Most often you will find galvanized metal, which has a steel coating over it to protect it from rust. This process is ideal for props or furniture, where you want to create an artistic antique finish.
1-2. Sand the metal object with 80-grit sandpaper.
Use a sanding pad or sander for larger pieces of metal. Sanding will remove the shine on a finish. Rub the metal object until the surface loses the shine and slickness. Wipe away any dust left behind from the sanding.
Wipe down the metal with mineral spirits or vinegar to clean the surface. Having a clean surface will assure the paint can stick to the surface and last longer.
1-3. Pour some matte, black acrylic paint onto a palette.
Dip your sponge brush in water to soften the bristles.
Be sure to paint only in a well-ventilated area.
1-4. Start dabbing or brushing in very small strokes on your metal object.
Begin with the cracks and crevices of the object, and then continue all around it. Black should cover the piece, but have some variation to mimic the aging process.
1-5. Let the coat of black acrylic dry overnight.
You will need to allow the paint to dry completely before applying the next layer. Find an out of the way area to store your metal overnight. Wash your brush while the paint is still wet to remove it more easily.
1-6. Choose your accent colors.
If you want a galvanized look, buy a matte gunmetal grey and burnt umber paint color. If you want a bronzed look, buy matte acrylic burnt and raw umber paints.
Don't feel like you have to layer your paints. You can try sponging some gunmetal grey to create and aged galvanized metal look. Then decide how much, if any, umber to add.
If you want a bronzed look, you will mix your raw and burnt umbers to create a warm bronze color.
1-7. Wet your brush.
Pour your selected paint color onto your palette. Your paint color will vary depending upon the finish you want to achieve.
1-8. Dab the paint unevenly around the metal object.
You want to create the look of an uneven patina. For instance, you could make it grayer or bronze around the edges or divots.
If you are aiming for a galvanized look, you can an additional light layer of umber paint.
1-9. Wait for the coat of paint to dry.
Leave the metal in a well-ventilated, out of the way location for the next 24 hours.
1-10. Sand the edges.
Take a look at your aged metal and decide if it needs a few finishing touches. If you want to create further aging or variations, go over the desire areas with the sandpaper one last time. Wipe the dust away and your aged metal piece is ready to display.
2. Aging Galvanized Metal with Acid
2-1. Find a galvanized or grey metal object.
This is an ideal process if you want to create a white, aged or mineralized look. You may even be able to create a little bit of rust in some areas.
2-2. Sand the surface of the metal with a sander or sanding block.
Choose 80-grit sandpaper. Rub away at the surface until the shininess and slickness of the finish is gone. Wipe down the piece to clear away any debris.
2-3. Place the metal object in an open or well-ventilated area.
You may also want to spread a plastic sheet on the ground to protect it from exposure to the chemicals.
Wear safety glasses, gloves, and a long-sleeved shirt. Toilet bowl cleaner can be pretty strong stuff. It can ruin your clothes and irritate your skin and eyes if you come in direct contact.
2-4. Pour an acid toilet bowl cleaner on the metal.
Hold the bottle with one hand and move the metal so the liquid pours over the surface of the metal until it is completely coated.
Dip a steel wool pad in the cleaner and rub it all over the metal object. Be sure to get any handles or similar areas as well. Apply cleaner as needed until the entire surface is covered.
2-5. Allow the cleaner to sit on the object in a fairly even layer for 30 minutes.
You will be able to actually see the metal aging before your eyes. If you aren't happy with the results, let the metal soak a bit longer.
2-6. Rinse off the metal object.
You can use your rubber gloves to help wipe away the cleaner as you rinse. Be sure all of the chemicals are removed and disposed of safely. Dry the metal off before using.
3. Creating a Brass-like Patina
3-1. Find a metal object.
Brass or copper metals work best. This process creates the green verdigris patina. You can find recipes that use different ingredients to create a wide range of other colors by using the same methods.
3-2. Mix a solution of three parts apple cider vinegar with one part salt.
Make sure the salt is non-iodized, such as sea salt.
Pour the mixed solution into a bowl if your object is small.
Place the solution in a spray bottle if you plan on using this process on a large item.
You can find many other recipes to make patinas. Chlorides will create green shades, while sulfides will create brown shades.
3-3. Place the object in the solution for 30 minutes.
Completely submerge the metal object. Let it sit.
You can also spray the object and set it out. Reapply the solution to the surface several times over the next 30 minutes.
3-4. Take the metal object out.
Place it on a paper towel. Allow it to sit for several hours to develop. Once it has completely developed, you can decide if you want to repeat the process to change the object further.
3-5. Spray the object with lacquer or wax.
This will seal the altered color onto the metal. Once you are satisfied with the coloring of your metal object, coat the entire surface with varnish.
Be sure the metal is completely dry. If there is still moisture on the metal when you seal it, the metal will tarnish.
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Start dabbing or brushing in very small strokes on your metal object.\\nBegin with the cracks and crevices of the object, and then continue all around it. Black should cover the piece, but have some variation to mimic the aging process.\\n1-5. Let the coat of black acrylic dry overnight.\\nYou will need to allow the paint to dry completely before applying the next layer. Find an out of the way area to store your metal overnight. Wash your brush while the paint is still wet to remove it more easily.\\n1-6. Choose your accent colors.\\nIf you want a galvanized look, buy a matte gunmetal grey and burnt umber paint color. If you want a bronzed look, buy matte acrylic burnt and raw umber paints.\\nDon't feel like you have to layer your paints. You can try sponging some gunmetal grey to create and aged galvanized metal look. Then decide how much, if any, umber to add.\\nIf you want a bronzed look, you will mix your raw and burnt umbers to create a warm bronze color.\\n1-7. Wet your brush.\\nPour your selected paint color onto your palette. Your paint color will vary depending upon the finish you want to achieve.\\n1-8. Dab the paint unevenly around the metal object.\\nYou want to create the look of an uneven patina. For instance, you could make it grayer or bronze around the edges or divots.\\nIf you are aiming for a galvanized look, you can an additional light layer of umber paint.\\n1-9. Wait for the coat of paint to dry.\\nLeave the metal in a well-ventilated, out of the way location for the next 24 hours.\\n1-10. Sand the edges.\\nTake a look at your aged metal and decide if it needs a few finishing touches. If you want to create further aging or variations, go over the desire areas with the sandpaper one last time. Wipe the dust away and your aged metal piece is ready to display.\\n2. Aging Galvanized Metal with Acid\\n2-1. Find a galvanized or grey metal object.\\nThis is an ideal process if you want to create a white, aged or mineralized look. You may even be able to create a little bit of rust in some areas.\\n2-2. Sand the surface of the metal with a sander or sanding block.\\nChoose 80-grit sandpaper. Rub away at the surface until the shininess and slickness of the finish is gone. Wipe down the piece to clear away any debris.\\n2-3. Place the metal object in an open or well-ventilated area.\\nYou may also want to spread a plastic sheet on the ground to protect it from exposure to the chemicals.\\nWear safety glasses, gloves, and a long-sleeved shirt. Toilet bowl cleaner can be pretty strong stuff. It can ruin your clothes and irritate your skin and eyes if you come in direct contact.\\n2-4. Pour an acid toilet bowl cleaner on the metal.\\nHold the bottle with one hand and move the metal so the liquid pours over the surface of the metal until it is completely coated.\\nDip a steel wool pad in the cleaner and rub it all over the metal object. Be sure to get any handles or similar areas as well. Apply cleaner as needed until the entire surface is covered.\\n2-5. Allow the cleaner to sit on the object in a fairly even layer for 30 minutes.\\nYou will be able to actually see the metal aging before your eyes. If you aren't happy with the results, let the metal soak a bit longer.\\n2-6. Rinse off the metal object.\\nYou can use your rubber gloves to help wipe away the cleaner as you rinse. Be sure all of the chemicals are removed and disposed of safely. Dry the metal off before using.\\n3. Creating a Brass-like Patina\\n3-1. Find a metal object.\\nBrass or copper metals work best. This process creates the green verdigris patina. You can find recipes that use different ingredients to create a wide range of other colors by using the same methods.\\n3-2. Mix a solution of three parts apple cider vinegar with one part salt.\\nMake sure the salt is non-iodized, such as sea salt.\\nPour the mixed solution into a bowl if your object is small.\\nPlace the solution in a spray bottle if you plan on using this process on a large item.\\nYou can find many other recipes to make patinas. Chlorides will create green shades, while sulfides will create brown shades.\\n3-3. Place the object in the solution for 30 minutes.\\nCompletely submerge the metal object. Let it sit.\\nYou can also spray the object and set it out. Reapply the solution to the surface several times over the next 30 minutes.\\n3-4. Take the metal object out.\\nPlace it on a paper towel. Allow it to sit for several hours to develop. Once it has completely developed, you can decide if you want to repeat the process to change the object further.\\n3-5. Spray the object with lacquer or wax.\\nThis will seal the altered color onto the metal. 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1,538 | How to Age Paper Using Tea | 1. Brewing Your Tea
1-1. Place 1-2 tea bags into a mug used for hot beverages.
The amount of tea you use depends on whether you want to dye your paper a lot or a little. For most projects, 1 tea bag per sheet of paper should be plenty, but if you're just going to do a few splotches of tea, you might be able to use one bag for several sheets of paper. However, if you're planning to fully saturate the paper and you want a very dark finish, you might need 2 tea bags for each sheet.
If you use a cup that isn't intended for hot beverages, you could end up with a nasty burn. Stick to a coffee or tea cup, and avoid cups made from plastic or metal, as they aren't meant to hold boiling water.
1-2. Fill a tea kettle or a small pot with water.
You only need enough water to fill up a mug, or about 1 cup (240 mL), but since water evaporates as it boils, it's better to start with more than you'll need. If you'll be brewing multiple mugs of tea at the same time, make sure you have enough water for each mug.
1-3. Bring the water to a boil on the stove.
In order to extract the tea from the bag, the water needs to be as hot as possible. If you're using a pot, you'll see bubbles on the surface of the water when it's boiling. If you're using a tea kettle, you'll hear a high-pitched whistle when the water is ready.
Be very careful when you're working with boiling water. If the pot you're using has a metal handle, use a pot holder to move it so you don't burn yourself, and be very careful not to spill any on your skin.
If you're a kid, ask an adult to help you boil the water for this step.
You can also boil the water in the microwave if you like, but be sure to use a microwave-safe dish and place a non-metallic object like a popsicle stick into the dish so the water doesn't become super-heated and explode.
1-4. Pour the hot water over the tea and allow it to steep for about 5 minutes.
Carefully pour the hot water into the mug to start brewing your tea. Don't get the mug too full, or you might accidentally spill boiling water on yourself. Wait about 5 minutes for the tea to brew, or until the water turns the color you want.
Try to leave about 1–2 in (2.5–5.1 cm) of space at the top of the mug.
If you're trying to get a very dark color, use 2 tea bags in the mug at the same time. If you want a lighter color, 1 bag will be fine.
2. Applying the Tea to the Paper
2-1. Print or write whatever you want on the paper first.
Once you stain the paper, it won't accept ink evenly, so anything you try to write or print on it will look messy. It's best to write, print, or draw whatever you'd like on the paper before you do anything else. Let the ink dry completely so it doesn’t run.
Any paper will work for this, from plain white copy paper to heavier paper used for painting. Thicker papers might produce a lighter result that takes longer to dry.
Some inks are more likely to run when they're wet, especially if you write with a washable marker or you print your design on an inkjet printer. If you can, use a laser printer or some sort of waterproof ink. If you can't, just try not to rub the paper when you add the tea. Hopefully this will minimize the smudging.
If you like, you can also lightly crumple the paper, then smooth it out. This will make the paper look like it's been shuffled around for a number of years.
To make the paper look even more worn, like for an old treasure map, tear off the edges of the paper.
2-2. Lay the paper on a baking sheet.
A baking sheet with a raised rim will keep the tea from spilling over the sides as you're working. The baking sheet should be a little bigger than the paper you use. For instance, if you're using an 8.5 in × 11 in (22 cm × 28 cm) sheet of paper, a 9 in × 13 in (23 cm × 33 cm) baking sheet would be perfect.
Tea can stain your countertop or table, so it's important to protect your work surface.
If you don't have a baking sheet that you can use, you can lay trash bags flat on your work surface instead.
2-3. Dab one of the tea bags over the paper.
Holding the tea bag by the top, blot it down onto the paper. Continue doing this until you've covered as much of the paper as you want. If the tea bag starts to dry out, dip it in the mug of tea to wet it again.
It's up to you whether you want to cover the whole page or just a few areas. Either way, don't worry about getting a perfect application. The paper will look more authentic if the yellowing is a little uneven.
Experiment with ways to get the tea on the paper. If you like, you can use a paintbrush, a straw, or even your fingers to create different effects.
2-4. Flip the paper over and stain the other side.
Even if you only plan on showing one side of the paper, the aging effect will look more authentic if you apply the tea to both sides of the paper. This will also make your page look darker once it’s finished.
2-5. Sprinkle the page with turmeric if you want the paper to be more yellow.
While this step isn't strictly necessary, adding a light coat of the spice turmeric will help yellow the effect of the tea. Use your fingers to rub the turmeric into the tea.
2-6. Use coffee to make the paper more brown.
If you want your aged paper to look like it's been exposed to the elements, you can sprinkle a few coffee grounds over the wet tea or soak the paper in coffee itself. Rub the coffee grounds into the tea to help them stick to the paper.
Loose tea leaves may work for this as well, but the effect will not be as dramatic. You can even break open one of the tea bags if you want.
You'll remove the excess coffee grounds after the paper is dry.
2-7. Dab away excess tea with paper towels.
Make sure there isn't any water pooled on the page itself or on the baking sheet. This will ensure the page dries evenly, which will help prevent the paper from curling too much in the oven.
3. Drying the Paper
3-1. Allow the paper to air-dry for 24 hours if you're not in a hurry.
While baking the paper is the fastest way to dry it, you can let it air-dry if you prefer. Just place your baking sheet in an area with plenty of air circulation.
Don't dry the paper in direct sunlight, as it may become too brittle to use.
Give the paper about 24 hours to air-dry.
3-2. Heat your oven to the lowest setting if you want to dry the paper quickly.
Baking the paper will dry it quickly, allowing you to finish your project the same day you started it. If you bake the paper too quickly, however, it will become brittle, and it may even scorch, so it's important to use the lowest heat possible.
3-3. Bake the paper for about 5 minutes.
On the lowest setting, this should be enough time to evaporate the layer of tea on your paper. Keep a close eye on the paper while it's in the oven, however, since paper is highly flammable.
If you used too much liquid, or if the paper is very thick, you might need to leave it in for a little longer.
You can tell the paper is dry when the edges start to curl up.
Use oven mitts to protect your hands when you take the baking sheet out of the oven.
3-4. Brush away any residue with a soft paintbrush.
You don't have to do this if you only used tea to color your paper. However, if you added turmeric or coffee grounds to affect the final shade, you should brush away anything the paper didn't absorb. A soft paint brush will remove the residue without roughing up the paper.
3-5. Rough up the paper if it doesn't look old enough.
Depending on your project, just yellowing the paper might not give it the authentic look you're going for. If you need it to look like it's been damaged, try crumpling the paper, singing it with a flame, or adding more stains or tears.
For instance, if you're making an old treasure map, you might want to crumple it up and carefully burn the edges so it will look old and worn.
If you want to create holes in the paper, crumple the sheet and spritz it with a little water, then use your fingernails to make small tears. Allow the paper to air dry.
If you use a lighter to singe the edges, blow out the flame as soon as the paper catches. Otherwise, the paper may quickly burn up.
Tips
If the dried paper curls too much, place it between two large, heavy books overnight.
Tea bags will work best for this project. However, if all you have is loose-leaf tea, you can brew it the same way you would a tea bag, then use a sponge or a paintbrush to apply the tea to the paper. Since you're not drinking the tea, there's no need to strain out the loose tea leaves.
Warnings
Don’t leave your paper unattended in the oven or it could catch fire.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Brewing Your Tea\\n1-1. Place 1-2 tea bags into a mug used for hot beverages.\\nThe amount of tea you use depends on whether you want to dye your paper a lot or a little. For most projects, 1 tea bag per sheet of paper should be plenty, but if you're just going to do a few splotches of tea, you might be able to use one bag for several sheets of paper. However, if you're planning to fully saturate the paper and you want a very dark finish, you might need 2 tea bags for each sheet.\\nIf you use a cup that isn't intended for hot beverages, you could end up with a nasty burn. Stick to a coffee or tea cup, and avoid cups made from plastic or metal, as they aren't meant to hold boiling water.\\n1-2. Fill a tea kettle or a small pot with water.\\nYou only need enough water to fill up a mug, or about 1 cup (240 mL), but since water evaporates as it boils, it's better to start with more than you'll need. If you'll be brewing multiple mugs of tea at the same time, make sure you have enough water for each mug.\\n1-3. Bring the water to a boil on the stove.\\nIn order to extract the tea from the bag, the water needs to be as hot as possible. If you're using a pot, you'll see bubbles on the surface of the water when it's boiling. If you're using a tea kettle, you'll hear a high-pitched whistle when the water is ready.\\nBe very careful when you're working with boiling water. If the pot you're using has a metal handle, use a pot holder to move it so you don't burn yourself, and be very careful not to spill any on your skin.\\nIf you're a kid, ask an adult to help you boil the water for this step.\\nYou can also boil the water in the microwave if you like, but be sure to use a microwave-safe dish and place a non-metallic object like a popsicle stick into the dish so the water doesn't become super-heated and explode.\\n1-4. Pour the hot water over the tea and allow it to steep for about 5 minutes.\\nCarefully pour the hot water into the mug to start brewing your tea. Don't get the mug too full, or you might accidentally spill boiling water on yourself. Wait about 5 minutes for the tea to brew, or until the water turns the color you want.\\nTry to leave about 1–2 in (2.5–5.1 cm) of space at the top of the mug.\\nIf you're trying to get a very dark color, use 2 tea bags in the mug at the same time. If you want a lighter color, 1 bag will be fine.\\n2. Applying the Tea to the Paper\\n2-1. Print or write whatever you want on the paper first.\\nOnce you stain the paper, it won't accept ink evenly, so anything you try to write or print on it will look messy. It's best to write, print, or draw whatever you'd like on the paper before you do anything else. Let the ink dry completely so it doesn’t run.\\nAny paper will work for this, from plain white copy paper to heavier paper used for painting. Thicker papers might produce a lighter result that takes longer to dry.\\nSome inks are more likely to run when they're wet, especially if you write with a washable marker or you print your design on an inkjet printer. If you can, use a laser printer or some sort of waterproof ink. If you can't, just try not to rub the paper when you add the tea. Hopefully this will minimize the smudging.\\nIf you like, you can also lightly crumple the paper, then smooth it out. This will make the paper look like it's been shuffled around for a number of years.\\nTo make the paper look even more worn, like for an old treasure map, tear off the edges of the paper.\\n2-2. Lay the paper on a baking sheet.\\nA baking sheet with a raised rim will keep the tea from spilling over the sides as you're working. The baking sheet should be a little bigger than the paper you use. For instance, if you're using an 8.5 in × 11 in (22 cm × 28 cm) sheet of paper, a 9 in × 13 in (23 cm × 33 cm) baking sheet would be perfect.\\nTea can stain your countertop or table, so it's important to protect your work surface.\\nIf you don't have a baking sheet that you can use, you can lay trash bags flat on your work surface instead.\\n2-3. Dab one of the tea bags over the paper.\\nHolding the tea bag by the top, blot it down onto the paper. Continue doing this until you've covered as much of the paper as you want. If the tea bag starts to dry out, dip it in the mug of tea to wet it again.\\nIt's up to you whether you want to cover the whole page or just a few areas. Either way, don't worry about getting a perfect application. The paper will look more authentic if the yellowing is a little uneven.\\nExperiment with ways to get the tea on the paper. If you like, you can use a paintbrush, a straw, or even your fingers to create different effects.\\n2-4. Flip the paper over and stain the other side.\\nEven if you only plan on showing one side of the paper, the aging effect will look more authentic if you apply the tea to both sides of the paper. This will also make your page look darker once it’s finished.\\n2-5. Sprinkle the page with turmeric if you want the paper to be more yellow.\\nWhile this step isn't strictly necessary, adding a light coat of the spice turmeric will help yellow the effect of the tea. Use your fingers to rub the turmeric into the tea.\\n2-6. Use coffee to make the paper more brown.\\nIf you want your aged paper to look like it's been exposed to the elements, you can sprinkle a few coffee grounds over the wet tea or soak the paper in coffee itself. Rub the coffee grounds into the tea to help them stick to the paper.\\nLoose tea leaves may work for this as well, but the effect will not be as dramatic. You can even break open one of the tea bags if you want.\\nYou'll remove the excess coffee grounds after the paper is dry.\\n2-7. Dab away excess tea with paper towels.\\nMake sure there isn't any water pooled on the page itself or on the baking sheet. This will ensure the page dries evenly, which will help prevent the paper from curling too much in the oven.\\n3. Drying the Paper\\n3-1. Allow the paper to air-dry for 24 hours if you're not in a hurry.\\nWhile baking the paper is the fastest way to dry it, you can let it air-dry if you prefer. Just place your baking sheet in an area with plenty of air circulation. \\nDon't dry the paper in direct sunlight, as it may become too brittle to use.\\nGive the paper about 24 hours to air-dry.\\n3-2. Heat your oven to the lowest setting if you want to dry the paper quickly.\\nBaking the paper will dry it quickly, allowing you to finish your project the same day you started it. If you bake the paper too quickly, however, it will become brittle, and it may even scorch, so it's important to use the lowest heat possible.\\n3-3. Bake the paper for about 5 minutes.\\nOn the lowest setting, this should be enough time to evaporate the layer of tea on your paper. Keep a close eye on the paper while it's in the oven, however, since paper is highly flammable.\\nIf you used too much liquid, or if the paper is very thick, you might need to leave it in for a little longer.\\nYou can tell the paper is dry when the edges start to curl up.\\nUse oven mitts to protect your hands when you take the baking sheet out of the oven.\\n3-4. Brush away any residue with a soft paintbrush.\\nYou don't have to do this if you only used tea to color your paper. However, if you added turmeric or coffee grounds to affect the final shade, you should brush away anything the paper didn't absorb. A soft paint brush will remove the residue without roughing up the paper.\\n3-5. Rough up the paper if it doesn't look old enough.\\nDepending on your project, just yellowing the paper might not give it the authentic look you're going for. If you need it to look like it's been damaged, try crumpling the paper, singing it with a flame, or adding more stains or tears.\\nFor instance, if you're making an old treasure map, you might want to crumple it up and carefully burn the edges so it will look old and worn.\\nIf you want to create holes in the paper, crumple the sheet and spritz it with a little water, then use your fingernails to make small tears. Allow the paper to air dry.\\nIf you use a lighter to singe the edges, blow out the flame as soon as the paper catches. Otherwise, the paper may quickly burn up.\\nTips\\nIf the dried paper curls too much, place it between two large, heavy books overnight.\\nTea bags will work best for this project. However, if all you have is loose-leaf tea, you can brew it the same way you would a tea bag, then use a sponge or a paintbrush to apply the tea to the paper. Since you're not drinking the tea, there's no need to strain out the loose tea leaves.\\nWarnings\\nDon’t leave your paper unattended in the oven or it could catch fire.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Aging paper with tea is a fun craft that's perfect if you're working on a vintage project. Whether you want to put your paper in a scrapbook, age a whole book, or make a prop for a play, it's easy to make your paper look like it's been around for years. For a more subtle look, you can drip tea onto the paper from tea bags, or you can soak the paper for a darker effect. Once you apply the tea, you can then either air-dry the paper or bake it in the oven for an even more vintage look.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Brewing Your Tea\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Place 1-2 tea bags into a mug used for hot beverages.\", \"描述\": \"The amount of tea you use depends on whether you want to dye your paper a lot or a little. For most projects, 1 tea bag per sheet of paper should be plenty, but if you're just going to do a few splotches of tea, you might be able to use one bag for several sheets of paper. However, if you're planning to fully saturate the paper and you want a very dark finish, you might need 2 tea bags for each sheet.\\nIf you use a cup that isn't intended for hot beverages, you could end up with a nasty burn. Stick to a coffee or tea cup, and avoid cups made from plastic or metal, as they aren't meant to hold boiling water.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Fill a tea kettle or a small pot with water.\", \"描述\": \"You only need enough water to fill up a mug, or about 1 cup (240 mL), but since water evaporates as it boils, it's better to start with more than you'll need. If you'll be brewing multiple mugs of tea at the same time, make sure you have enough water for each mug.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Bring the water to a boil on the stove.\", \"描述\": \"In order to extract the tea from the bag, the water needs to be as hot as possible. If you're using a pot, you'll see bubbles on the surface of the water when it's boiling. If you're using a tea kettle, you'll hear a high-pitched whistle when the water is ready.\\nBe very careful when you're working with boiling water. If the pot you're using has a metal handle, use a pot holder to move it so you don't burn yourself, and be very careful not to spill any on your skin.\\nIf you're a kid, ask an adult to help you boil the water for this step.\\nYou can also boil the water in the microwave if you like, but be sure to use a microwave-safe dish and place a non-metallic object like a popsicle stick into the dish so the water doesn't become super-heated and explode.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Pour the hot water over the tea and allow it to steep for about 5 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Carefully pour the hot water into the mug to start brewing your tea. Don't get the mug too full, or you might accidentally spill boiling water on yourself. Wait about 5 minutes for the tea to brew, or until the water turns the color you want.\\nTry to leave about 1–2 in (2.5–5.1 cm) of space at the top of the mug.\\nIf you're trying to get a very dark color, use 2 tea bags in the mug at the same time. If you want a lighter color, 1 bag will be fine.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Applying the Tea to the Paper\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Print or write whatever you want on the paper first.\", \"描述\": \"Once you stain the paper, it won't accept ink evenly, so anything you try to write or print on it will look messy. It's best to write, print, or draw whatever you'd like on the paper before you do anything else. Let the ink dry completely so it doesn’t run.\\nAny paper will work for this, from plain white copy paper to heavier paper used for painting. Thicker papers might produce a lighter result that takes longer to dry.\\nSome inks are more likely to run when they're wet, especially if you write with a washable marker or you print your design on an inkjet printer. If you can, use a laser printer or some sort of waterproof ink. If you can't, just try not to rub the paper when you add the tea. Hopefully this will minimize the smudging.\\nIf you like, you can also lightly crumple the paper, then smooth it out. This will make the paper look like it's been shuffled around for a number of years.\\nTo make the paper look even more worn, like for an old treasure map, tear off the edges of the paper.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Lay the paper on a baking sheet.\", \"描述\": \"A baking sheet with a raised rim will keep the tea from spilling over the sides as you're working. The baking sheet should be a little bigger than the paper you use. For instance, if you're using an 8.5 in × 11 in (22 cm × 28 cm) sheet of paper, a 9 in × 13 in (23 cm × 33 cm) baking sheet would be perfect.\\nTea can stain your countertop or table, so it's important to protect your work surface.\\nIf you don't have a baking sheet that you can use, you can lay trash bags flat on your work surface instead.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Dab one of the tea bags over the paper.\", \"描述\": \"Holding the tea bag by the top, blot it down onto the paper. Continue doing this until you've covered as much of the paper as you want. If the tea bag starts to dry out, dip it in the mug of tea to wet it again.\\nIt's up to you whether you want to cover the whole page or just a few areas. Either way, don't worry about getting a perfect application. The paper will look more authentic if the yellowing is a little uneven.\\nExperiment with ways to get the tea on the paper. If you like, you can use a paintbrush, a straw, or even your fingers to create different effects.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Flip the paper over and stain the other side.\", \"描述\": \"Even if you only plan on showing one side of the paper, the aging effect will look more authentic if you apply the tea to both sides of the paper. This will also make your page look darker once it’s finished.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Sprinkle the page with turmeric if you want the paper to be more yellow.\", \"描述\": \"While this step isn't strictly necessary, adding a light coat of the spice turmeric will help yellow the effect of the tea. Use your fingers to rub the turmeric into the tea.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Use coffee to make the paper more brown.\", \"描述\": \"If you want your aged paper to look like it's been exposed to the elements, you can sprinkle a few coffee grounds over the wet tea or soak the paper in coffee itself. Rub the coffee grounds into the tea to help them stick to the paper.\\nLoose tea leaves may work for this as well, but the effect will not be as dramatic. You can even break open one of the tea bags if you want.\\nYou'll remove the excess coffee grounds after the paper is dry.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Dab away excess tea with paper towels.\", \"描述\": \"Make sure there isn't any water pooled on the page itself or on the baking sheet. This will ensure the page dries evenly, which will help prevent the paper from curling too much in the oven.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Drying the Paper\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Allow the paper to air-dry for 24 hours if you're not in a hurry.\", \"描述\": \"While baking the paper is the fastest way to dry it, you can let it air-dry if you prefer. Just place your baking sheet in an area with plenty of air circulation. \\nDon't dry the paper in direct sunlight, as it may become too brittle to use.\\nGive the paper about 24 hours to air-dry.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Heat your oven to the lowest setting if you want to dry the paper quickly.\", \"描述\": \"Baking the paper will dry it quickly, allowing you to finish your project the same day you started it. If you bake the paper too quickly, however, it will become brittle, and it may even scorch, so it's important to use the lowest heat possible.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Bake the paper for about 5 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"On the lowest setting, this should be enough time to evaporate the layer of tea on your paper. 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1,539 | How to Age Well | 1. Caring for Your Health
1-1. Start caring for yourself as early as possible.
If you can, develop healthy lifestyle habits while you’re still in your 20s. The choices you make while you’re young can have a major impact on how you age. For example, people who eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly in their 20s are much less likely to develop heart disease as they enter middle age.
If you’re already out of your 20s, you can still reap major benefits (such as reduced risk of heart disease and diabetes) by adopting a healthier lifestyle at any age.
1-2. Eat a healthy diet
What you eat affects your health as you age, so stick to healthy foods that are rich in a variety of nutrients. While different people have different dietary needs, it’s generally best to eat a diet that includes a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins (such as fish, poultry, and legumes), healthy fats (such as nuts, seeds, and olive oil), and complex carbohydrates (like those found in brown rice and other whole grains).
Some studies have suggested that the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in healthy fats and antioxidants, may help slow the aging process.
Avoid refined, processed, and pre-packaged foods. Don’t eat a lot of foods that are greasy, sugary, or high in sodium.
Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about how to best meet your personal dietary needs.
1-3. Get plenty of exercise.
If you can, try to do at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity every day and a little strength training 2 to 3 days a week. Some good examples of aerobic exercise include jogging or walking, biking, and swimming. Strength training could involve lifting weights or using resistance machines at the gym.
The type and amount of exercise you should be doing depends on a lot of factors, such as your current age, level of fitness, and overall health. Talk to your doctor about what kind of exercise is appropriate for you.
Maintaining a healthy exercise routine into middle age and beyond may slow the aging process in your body at the cellular level.
Exercise can
1-4. Maintain a healthy weight
Talk to your doctor about the healthiest and most effective ways to manage your weight. For most people, this involves a combination of good dietary choices and exercise.
Being either overweight or underweight can be associated with health problems as you age. Work with your doctor or a dietitian to figure out the healthiest weight range for you at your current age and as you get older.
1-5. Practice good sleep hygiene
Keep yourself healthier and happier as you age by ensuring that you get plenty of good-quality sleep. To get the sleep you need, establish a consistent bedtime and wake-up time. Turn off all bright screens at least 30 minutes before bed and try unwinding by taking a warm shower or bath and reading from a relaxing book. Make sure your room is dark and comfortable at night.
Most adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night to stay healthy.
As you get older, you may have a more difficult time sleeping comfortably at night. Ask your doctor for advice if you have trouble getting a good night’s sleep.
Lack of sleep can contribute to a variety of health problems, including premature aging of your skin.
1-6. Protect your skin from the sun
Whenever you spend time in the sun, wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. You can protect yourself further by wearing sunglasses, a hat, and clothing that covers your arms and legs. Too much sun exposure can prematurely age your skin and put you at risk of developing skin cancer.
Instead of tanning yourself in the sun or at a salon, skip the harmful UV radiation and use a sunless self-tanning spray or lotion.
1-7. Avoid tobacco products.
If you use cigarettes or other tobacco products, talk to your doctor about the best way to quit. Smoking can contribute to a whole host of health problems as you age, including lung cancer, emphysema, heart disease, and stroke. It can also dramatically speed up the aging of your skin.
Quitting tobacco can dramatically reduce your risk of developing smoking-related diseases. For example, after you quit smoking, your risk of having a stroke may drop to around that of a non-smoker within just 2 to 5 years.
1-8. Limit your alcohol intake to no more than 1-2 drinks per day.
Doctors recommend that women have no more than 1 alcoholic drink per day at any age, while men under 65 should limit themselves to 2 drinks daily. Men over 65 should restrict themselves to just 1 drink. Your ability to tolerate alcohol diminishes with age, so you may need to cut back even more as you get older.
1 alcoholic drink is defined as 12 fluid ounces (350 mL) of beer, 5 fluid ounces (150 mL) of wine, and 1.5 fluid ounces (44 mL) of 80 proof distilled spirits.
There is some evidence that moderate alcohol use can reduce your risk of certain age-related diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. However, excessive drinking can contribute to a wide variety of health problems, such as cancer, pancreatitis, heart problems, and liver disease.
If you are dependent on alcohol or worried that your alcohol use might be affecting your health, talk to your doctor about the best way to cut back or quit.
1-9. Take good care of your teeth
Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and floss your teeth daily. You can also protect your teeth by avoiding sugary and acidic foods. See your dentist as often as recommended (usually twice a year) for cleanings and dental health checkups.
Your risk of dental disease and tooth loss increases as you get older.
Diseases of the gums and teeth are correlated with other health problems, such as stroke, diabetes, heart disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. Investing in good dental care can also benefit your overall health and quality of life as you age.
1-10. Get regular medical checkups.
Seeing your doctor regularly is vital for prevention and early detection of age-related health problems. Make appointments as often as recommended for physical exams and any other necessary tests and evaluations.
How often you should see your doctor and what kinds of routine checkups you need depend on factors such as your age, sex, and overall health. Talk to your doctor about your routine care needs.
2. Meeting Your Mental and Emotional Needs
2-1. Take up some creative hobbies.
Try to make time for creative activities you enjoy, such as painting, dancing, doing crafts, or making music. If you’ve never had a creative hobby, look into taking classes or joining a local group that fits with your interests. Studies show that participating in creative and artistic activities can greatly benefit the mental and physical well-being of older adults.
Artistic hobbies such as drawing, painting, pottery making, quilting, and woodworking are associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing cognitive issues and memory problems as you age.
Joining classes or groups that share your creative interests can also help you make social connections, which are vital to good mental and physical health as you grow older.
2-2. Try yoga and meditation.
In addition to keeping your joints limber and building strength in your bones and muscles, yoga can also reduce stress and hypertension and keep your mind sharp. You can get even greater mental and emotional benefits if you combine your yoga practice with meditation, which can slow age-related mental decline.
If you’re new to yoga and meditation, do a search for classes in your area. You can often find affordable classes at gyms and community centers.
If you’re already middle-aged or older, look for yoga classes that are specifically geared toward older adults or seniors. Talk to your doctor, a personal trainer, or a physical therapist about what poses are safe and appropriate for you.
2-3. Do puzzles and games that exercise your mind.
Games and puzzles that engage your brain and memory can help keep your mind sharp and improve your cognitive skills. As you master one type of game or puzzle, look for new ones to keep challenging your brain and working different mental muscles. A few types of games and puzzles you could try include:
Tangrams and shape-finding games.
Memory games, like Simon or card-matching games.
Sudoku and crossword puzzles.
Word-building games, like UpWords, Scrabble, or anagram games.
Trivia games.
Strategy-based board games, like chess or Parcheesi.
Despite their bad rap as time-wasters, even video games can have cognitive and emotional benefits for older adults!
2-4. Take measures to minimize stress in your life.
While some stress is inevitable, there are things you can do to combat it. In addition to doing things that you find enjoyable, you can also reduce your stress levels by keeping your time and environment organized. Look for ways to get unnecessary obligations off your plate and find time to relax.
Stress can contribute to a variety of health problems, including accelerated aging on the cellular level.
If you’re stressed because you're having trouble keeping track of all your tasks and responsibilities, try keeping a paper planner or setting reminders for yourself on your phone or computer.
If you can, ask friends or family to help with things that are stressing you out. This can take some of the pressure off you and give you an opportunity to spend quality time with people you love.
Try to set aside a little personal time each day to do something fun, work on a project that’s important to you, or just unwind.
2-5. Stay connected with your friends
As you get older, look for ways to keep spending quality time with people you are close to. People who engage in social activities with good friends tend to live longer, stay mentally and emotionally healthier, and enjoy a higher overall quality of life as they age.
If you don’t have any close friends to hang out with, look for ways to meet new people and form new friendships. You might do this by taking classes, joining clubs or groups in your area, or participating in causes you care about.
Look for opportunities to mingle, like dances and other social events near you.
2-6. Maintain an upbeat attitude about aging
Instead of looking at aging as a loss or decline, look at the positive aspects of growing older. Reflect on the wisdom and experience that you’ve gained and think about how you can use those things to be a positive force in the world and in the lives of those around you. And remember, getting older doesn’t mean that you have to stop having fun!
Studies show that people who stay positive and upbeat about aging tend to stay more physically, cognitively, and emotionally healthy than those who have more negative attitudes.
Finding a strong sense of purpose is a great way to stay positive as you age. Focus on something in your life that is deeply meaningful to you, such as family, causes you care about, or any spiritual beliefs you may hold.
3. Looking Your Best as You Age
3-1. Moisturize your skin
As you become older, your skin tends to dry out, contributing to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. You can help your skin stay moist and retain its elasticity by applying gentle moisturizers to your face, hands, and body every day. Choose products that are free of fragrances and oils to prevent irritation and clogged pores.
For the greatest benefits, apply moisturizer while your skin is still damp after showering or washing your hands or face.
Give special attention to areas that tend to dry out the most, like your hands and elbows.
3-2. Try a retinoid cream to reduce wrinkles.
Ask your doctor or dermatologist about using a retinoid product, such as tretinoin, to treat your skin and slow down the aging process. These products typically come in cream, gel, or liquid forms, and may be applied to the skin once daily after cleansing.
In addition to treating and preventing sun damage, retinoids can also unclog your pores and improve uneven pigmentation.
Although they offer many benefits for your skin, retinoids can also cause side effects such as irritation and redness, drying of the skin, and itching. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of using retinoids.
3-3. Take care of your hair and nails.
Your hair and nails tend to get more dull, dry and brittle as you age. Keeping them healthy can make you look younger.
Keep your nails young by moisturizing them regularly and keeping them trimmed and clean. You can apply a nail hardener for added strength, but be cautious about using drying polishes and gels.
Condition your hair every time you wash it and use gentle, sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners. Avoid harsh heat styling tools and chemical dyes and relaxers.
Talk to your doctor about using biotin supplements to boost the health of your hair and nails.
3-4. Avoid foods and drinks that stain your teeth.
Minimize staining beverages like wine, coffee, and tea. Tobacco products can also stain and discolor your teeth. Maintaining white, healthy-looking teeth can keep you looking younger for longer.
Your teeth may naturally begin to darken as you age because your enamel tends to wear down and the yellower dentin underneath begins to thicken.
If your teeth are discolored, talk to your dentist about safe and effective options for whitening your teeth and removing stains. Some options include adding porcelain veneers or having an in-office whitening procedure done.
3-5. Choose clothes that flatter you
As you age, look for clothes that appeal to your sense of personal style but also help you look your best. The way you dress can have an impact on how old you look—and feel. While there are no hard and fast rules for what you can or can’t wear at any age, you can keep yourself looking sharp and youthful by:
Offsetting black or dark clothes with contrasting bright or neutral accessories. Black is slimming, but brighter tones help your skin look less washed out and draw attention away from shadows and wrinkles.
Wearing fitted or tailored pieces that create a strong visual line and flatter your figure.
Choosing thicker, more structured fabrics that don’t cling to your body as much as thinner alternatives (e.g., a double-knit jersey as opposed to a regular jersey).
Tips
If you choose to dye your hair to cover greys, opt for warm shades. Hair that is too dark or too light can wash out your skin and make you look older.[41]
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Talk to your stylist about how to maintain your color without damaging your hair.
If you are interested in cosmetic procedures that reduce the appearance of aging, such as Botox injections or facelifts, talk to your doctor about the potential risks. Only get work done by reputable, licensed cosmetic surgeons.
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While different people have different dietary needs, it’s generally best to eat a diet that includes a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins (such as fish, poultry, and legumes), healthy fats (such as nuts, seeds, and olive oil), and complex carbohydrates (like those found in brown rice and other whole grains).\\nSome studies have suggested that the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in healthy fats and antioxidants, may help slow the aging process.\\nAvoid refined, processed, and pre-packaged foods. Don’t eat a lot of foods that are greasy, sugary, or high in sodium.\\nTalk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about how to best meet your personal dietary needs.\\n1-3. Get plenty of exercise.\\nIf you can, try to do at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity every day and a little strength training 2 to 3 days a week. Some good examples of aerobic exercise include jogging or walking, biking, and swimming. 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Practice good sleep hygiene\\nKeep yourself healthier and happier as you age by ensuring that you get plenty of good-quality sleep. To get the sleep you need, establish a consistent bedtime and wake-up time. Turn off all bright screens at least 30 minutes before bed and try unwinding by taking a warm shower or bath and reading from a relaxing book. Make sure your room is dark and comfortable at night.\\nMost adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night to stay healthy.\\nAs you get older, you may have a more difficult time sleeping comfortably at night. Ask your doctor for advice if you have trouble getting a good night’s sleep.\\nLack of sleep can contribute to a variety of health problems, including premature aging of your skin.\\n1-6. Protect your skin from the sun\\nWhenever you spend time in the sun, wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. You can protect yourself further by wearing sunglasses, a hat, and clothing that covers your arms and legs. Too much sun exposure can prematurely age your skin and put you at risk of developing skin cancer.\\nInstead of tanning yourself in the sun or at a salon, skip the harmful UV radiation and use a sunless self-tanning spray or lotion.\\n1-7. Avoid tobacco products.\\nIf you use cigarettes or other tobacco products, talk to your doctor about the best way to quit. Smoking can contribute to a whole host of health problems as you age, including lung cancer, emphysema, heart disease, and stroke. It can also dramatically speed up the aging of your skin.\\nQuitting tobacco can dramatically reduce your risk of developing smoking-related diseases. For example, after you quit smoking, your risk of having a stroke may drop to around that of a non-smoker within just 2 to 5 years.\\n1-8. Limit your alcohol intake to no more than 1-2 drinks per day.\\nDoctors recommend that women have no more than 1 alcoholic drink per day at any age, while men under 65 should limit themselves to 2 drinks daily. Men over 65 should restrict themselves to just 1 drink. Your ability to tolerate alcohol diminishes with age, so you may need to cut back even more as you get older.\\n1 alcoholic drink is defined as 12 fluid ounces (350 mL) of beer, 5 fluid ounces (150 mL) of wine, and 1.5 fluid ounces (44 mL) of 80 proof distilled spirits.\\nThere is some evidence that moderate alcohol use can reduce your risk of certain age-related diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. However, excessive drinking can contribute to a wide variety of health problems, such as cancer, pancreatitis, heart problems, and liver disease.\\nIf you are dependent on alcohol or worried that your alcohol use might be affecting your health, talk to your doctor about the best way to cut back or quit.\\n1-9. Take good care of your teeth\\nBrush your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and floss your teeth daily. You can also protect your teeth by avoiding sugary and acidic foods. See your dentist as often as recommended (usually twice a year) for cleanings and dental health checkups.\\nYour risk of dental disease and tooth loss increases as you get older.\\nDiseases of the gums and teeth are correlated with other health problems, such as stroke, diabetes, heart disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. Investing in good dental care can also benefit your overall health and quality of life as you age.\\n1-10. Get regular medical checkups.\\nSeeing your doctor regularly is vital for prevention and early detection of age-related health problems. Make appointments as often as recommended for physical exams and any other necessary tests and evaluations.\\nHow often you should see your doctor and what kinds of routine checkups you need depend on factors such as your age, sex, and overall health. Talk to your doctor about your routine care needs.\\n2. Meeting Your Mental and Emotional Needs\\n2-1. Take up some creative hobbies.\\nTry to make time for creative activities you enjoy, such as painting, dancing, doing crafts, or making music. If you’ve never had a creative hobby, look into taking classes or joining a local group that fits with your interests. Studies show that participating in creative and artistic activities can greatly benefit the mental and physical well-being of older adults.\\nArtistic hobbies such as drawing, painting, pottery making, quilting, and woodworking are associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing cognitive issues and memory problems as you age.\\nJoining classes or groups that share your creative interests can also help you make social connections, which are vital to good mental and physical health as you grow older.\\n2-2. Try yoga and meditation.\\nIn addition to keeping your joints limber and building strength in your bones and muscles, yoga can also reduce stress and hypertension and keep your mind sharp. You can get even greater mental and emotional benefits if you combine your yoga practice with meditation, which can slow age-related mental decline.\\nIf you’re new to yoga and meditation, do a search for classes in your area. You can often find affordable classes at gyms and community centers.\\nIf you’re already middle-aged or older, look for yoga classes that are specifically geared toward older adults or seniors. Talk to your doctor, a personal trainer, or a physical therapist about what poses are safe and appropriate for you.\\n2-3. Do puzzles and games that exercise your mind.\\nGames and puzzles that engage your brain and memory can help keep your mind sharp and improve your cognitive skills. As you master one type of game or puzzle, look for new ones to keep challenging your brain and working different mental muscles. A few types of games and puzzles you could try include:\\nTangrams and shape-finding games.\\nMemory games, like Simon or card-matching games.\\nSudoku and crossword puzzles.\\nWord-building games, like UpWords, Scrabble, or anagram games.\\nTrivia games.\\nStrategy-based board games, like chess or Parcheesi.\\nDespite their bad rap as time-wasters, even video games can have cognitive and emotional benefits for older adults!\\n2-4. Take measures to minimize stress in your life.\\nWhile some stress is inevitable, there are things you can do to combat it. In addition to doing things that you find enjoyable, you can also reduce your stress levels by keeping your time and environment organized. Look for ways to get unnecessary obligations off your plate and find time to relax.\\nStress can contribute to a variety of health problems, including accelerated aging on the cellular level.\\nIf you’re stressed because you're having trouble keeping track of all your tasks and responsibilities, try keeping a paper planner or setting reminders for yourself on your phone or computer.\\nIf you can, ask friends or family to help with things that are stressing you out. This can take some of the pressure off you and give you an opportunity to spend quality time with people you love.\\nTry to set aside a little personal time each day to do something fun, work on a project that’s important to you, or just unwind.\\n2-5. Stay connected with your friends\\nAs you get older, look for ways to keep spending quality time with people you are close to. People who engage in social activities with good friends tend to live longer, stay mentally and emotionally healthier, and enjoy a higher overall quality of life as they age.\\nIf you don’t have any close friends to hang out with, look for ways to meet new people and form new friendships. You might do this by taking classes, joining clubs or groups in your area, or participating in causes you care about.\\nLook for opportunities to mingle, like dances and other social events near you.\\n2-6. Maintain an upbeat attitude about aging\\nInstead of looking at aging as a loss or decline, look at the positive aspects of growing older. Reflect on the wisdom and experience that you’ve gained and think about how you can use those things to be a positive force in the world and in the lives of those around you. And remember, getting older doesn’t mean that you have to stop having fun!\\nStudies show that people who stay positive and upbeat about aging tend to stay more physically, cognitively, and emotionally healthy than those who have more negative attitudes.\\nFinding a strong sense of purpose is a great way to stay positive as you age. Focus on something in your life that is deeply meaningful to you, such as family, causes you care about, or any spiritual beliefs you may hold.\\n3. Looking Your Best as You Age\\n3-1. Moisturize your skin\\nAs you become older, your skin tends to dry out, contributing to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. You can help your skin stay moist and retain its elasticity by applying gentle moisturizers to your face, hands, and body every day. Choose products that are free of fragrances and oils to prevent irritation and clogged pores.\\nFor the greatest benefits, apply moisturizer while your skin is still damp after showering or washing your hands or face.\\nGive special attention to areas that tend to dry out the most, like your hands and elbows.\\n3-2. Try a retinoid cream to reduce wrinkles.\\nAsk your doctor or dermatologist about using a retinoid product, such as tretinoin, to treat your skin and slow down the aging process. These products typically come in cream, gel, or liquid forms, and may be applied to the skin once daily after cleansing.\\nIn addition to treating and preventing sun damage, retinoids can also unclog your pores and improve uneven pigmentation.\\nAlthough they offer many benefits for your skin, retinoids can also cause side effects such as irritation and redness, drying of the skin, and itching. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of using retinoids.\\n3-3. Take care of your hair and nails.\\nYour hair and nails tend to get more dull, dry and brittle as you age. Keeping them healthy can make you look younger.\\nKeep your nails young by moisturizing them regularly and keeping them trimmed and clean. You can apply a nail hardener for added strength, but be cautious about using drying polishes and gels.\\n\\nCondition your hair every time you wash it and use gentle, sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners. Avoid harsh heat styling tools and chemical dyes and relaxers.\\nTalk to your doctor about using biotin supplements to boost the health of your hair and nails.\\n3-4. Avoid foods and drinks that stain your teeth.\\nMinimize staining beverages like wine, coffee, and tea. Tobacco products can also stain and discolor your teeth. Maintaining white, healthy-looking teeth can keep you looking younger for longer.\\nYour teeth may naturally begin to darken as you age because your enamel tends to wear down and the yellower dentin underneath begins to thicken.\\nIf your teeth are discolored, talk to your dentist about safe and effective options for whitening your teeth and removing stains. Some options include adding porcelain veneers or having an in-office whitening procedure done.\\n3-5. Choose clothes that flatter you\\nAs you age, look for clothes that appeal to your sense of personal style but also help you look your best. The way you dress can have an impact on how old you look—and feel. While there are no hard and fast rules for what you can or can’t wear at any age, you can keep yourself looking sharp and youthful by:\\nOffsetting black or dark clothes with contrasting bright or neutral accessories. Black is slimming, but brighter tones help your skin look less washed out and draw attention away from shadows and wrinkles.\\nWearing fitted or tailored pieces that create a strong visual line and flatter your figure.\\nChoosing thicker, more structured fabrics that don’t cling to your body as much as thinner alternatives (e.g., a double-knit jersey as opposed to a regular jersey).\\nTips\\nIf you choose to dye your hair to cover greys, opt for warm shades. Hair that is too dark or too light can wash out your skin and make you look older.[41]\\nX\\nResearch source\\n\\n\\n\\n Talk to your stylist about how to maintain your color without damaging your hair.\\nIf you are interested in cosmetic procedures that reduce the appearance of aging, such as Botox injections or facelifts, talk to your doctor about the potential risks. Only get work done by reputable, licensed cosmetic surgeons.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Aging is an inevitable process. 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1,540 | How to Age Wood | 1. Aging Wood Using Steel Wool and Vinegar
1-1. Know what happens when steel wool and vinegar interact.
Placing steel wool in vinegar will, over time, dissolve the wool. This combines with the vinegar to create an aging stain.
1-2. Create the steel wool-vinegar solution.
Fill a glass jar with vinegar, and place a fist-sized chunk of steel wool inside it. Let it settle for a minimum of one day, but up to five days for a darker solution.
1-3. Prepare your wood.
Sand it to remove any stain or coating which might prevent your aging solution from adhering properly.
1-4. Make a tea stain.
Boil black tea to brush onto the wood prior to using your steel wool solution. Tea contains tannic acid, which reacts with the vinegar stain and darkens it. The tea will not add any color by itself, it will only make the wood appear wet.
1-5. Apply the steel wool-vinegar solution.
Use a paintbrush to give a thorough coat to the wood. You should see an immediate change in color, which will dry after a few hours. Only one coat is necessary to give the “aged” look, but multiple coats can be applied to darken the wood.
1-6. Finish the wood.
Allow time to dry, and then use a damp rag and cold water to remove any residue from the steel wool. This can be the finished product, but if desired, a wax coating can be applied to preserve the effect.
2. Aging Wood Using Stains and Paints
2-1. Apply a coat of sun bleach stain to your wood.
Allow time to set and then wipe off the excess. This will remove any previous color or stain from the wood, and enhance the natural grain and texture.
2-2. Add a layer of early American stain.
This particular stain gives the appearance and color of wood that has been left for many years. If desired, this can be the final step.
2-3. Make a rustic stain.
Combine your own unique combination of a color glaze, antiquing glaze, and mixing glaze. Be sure to use all three glazes from the same brand, so as to insure proper color mixing.
2-4. Apply the rustic stain.
Use a paintbrush to thoroughly coat the wood with the stain. There are multiple methods to do this:
Apply a single coat for a lighter look. This also can give the appearance of slightly newer wood.
Add multiple coats of stain to create a more worn look. This will also darken the wood, giving it a richer color.
Create “freckles” on your wood by flicking stain using a paintbrush or toothbrush. This will give irregular small spots of dark color on the wood.
3. Creating Crackles in Your Wood
3-1. Paint your wood.
Use any hue of your choice, but it must be an acrylic paint.
3-2. Apply white school glue.
Use a generous amount to completely coat the wood. You should apply enough glue so that it appears opaque. Allow it to partially dry, until tacky.
3-3. Add a second coat of paint.
Brush the paint over the still tacky glue, and allow time to dry.
3-4. Wait for the crackle effect to start taking place.
It may take several hours for it to appear, after the glue and paint completely dry.
4. Distressing Wood
4-1. Distress wood with nails in a sock.
Pour nails or screws into a sock, and hit the wood until it reaches your desired level of distress.
4-2. Hit the wood with a hammer or mallet.
Soft strikes with a hammer will create small divots in the wood, while a mallet will make wider impressions.
4-3. Rub the wood with sandpaper.
This will remove areas of stain and give the wood a rough texture, as is likely to occur in a natural setting over time.
4-4. Make "wormholes" with drywall screws hammered into a 2x4.
If you want to give your wood the appearance of having been eaten by worms over many decades, you can try to give it wormholes yourself. Hammer or screw the drywall nails into the 2x4 completely so that their ends stick through the bottom of your makeshift hammer. Next, strike the piece of wood with your wormhole hammer repeatedly, creating small puncture marks.
To create a more interesting wormhole pattern, be sure to hammer your drywall screws into the 2x4 in an irregular pattern. Turn the wormhole hammer around and strike your wood at different angles to create a more natural looking effect.
Tips
Different types of wood's age and stain differently. For example, pine wood turns a grayish-brown while redwood becomes a deep shade of sienna brown when using the vinegar-steel wool solution.
Before aging your own wood, ask around for real aged wood from old barns or houses. Many people have unused aged wood left on their property that you can buy or use with much less work.
Lumber supply companies and art supply companies often offer "aged" or "pre-distressed" wood for sale.
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You should see an immediate change in color, which will dry after a few hours. Only one coat is necessary to give the “aged” look, but multiple coats can be applied to darken the wood.\\n1-6. Finish the wood.\\nAllow time to dry, and then use a damp rag and cold water to remove any residue from the steel wool. This can be the finished product, but if desired, a wax coating can be applied to preserve the effect.\\n2. Aging Wood Using Stains and Paints\\n2-1. Apply a coat of sun bleach stain to your wood.\\nAllow time to set and then wipe off the excess. This will remove any previous color or stain from the wood, and enhance the natural grain and texture.\\n2-2. Add a layer of early American stain.\\nThis particular stain gives the appearance and color of wood that has been left for many years. If desired, this can be the final step.\\n2-3. Make a rustic stain.\\nCombine your own unique combination of a color glaze, antiquing glaze, and mixing glaze. Be sure to use all three glazes from the same brand, so as to insure proper color mixing.\\n2-4. Apply the rustic stain.\\nUse a paintbrush to thoroughly coat the wood with the stain. There are multiple methods to do this:\\nApply a single coat for a lighter look. This also can give the appearance of slightly newer wood.\\nAdd multiple coats of stain to create a more worn look. This will also darken the wood, giving it a richer color.\\nCreate “freckles” on your wood by flicking stain using a paintbrush or toothbrush. This will give irregular small spots of dark color on the wood.\\n3. Creating Crackles in Your Wood\\n3-1. Paint your wood.\\nUse any hue of your choice, but it must be an acrylic paint.\\n3-2. Apply white school glue.\\nUse a generous amount to completely coat the wood. You should apply enough glue so that it appears opaque. Allow it to partially dry, until tacky.\\n3-3. Add a second coat of paint.\\nBrush the paint over the still tacky glue, and allow time to dry.\\n3-4. Wait for the crackle effect to start taking place.\\nIt may take several hours for it to appear, after the glue and paint completely dry.\\n4. Distressing Wood\\n4-1. Distress wood with nails in a sock.\\nPour nails or screws into a sock, and hit the wood until it reaches your desired level of distress.\\n4-2. Hit the wood with a hammer or mallet.\\nSoft strikes with a hammer will create small divots in the wood, while a mallet will make wider impressions.\\n4-3. Rub the wood with sandpaper.\\nThis will remove areas of stain and give the wood a rough texture, as is likely to occur in a natural setting over time.\\n4-4. Make \\\"wormholes\\\" with drywall screws hammered into a 2x4.\\nIf you want to give your wood the appearance of having been eaten by worms over many decades, you can try to give it wormholes yourself. Hammer or screw the drywall nails into the 2x4 completely so that their ends stick through the bottom of your makeshift hammer. Next, strike the piece of wood with your wormhole hammer repeatedly, creating small puncture marks.\\nTo create a more interesting wormhole pattern, be sure to hammer your drywall screws into the 2x4 in an irregular pattern. Turn the wormhole hammer around and strike your wood at different angles to create a more natural looking effect.\\nTips\\nDifferent types of wood's age and stain differently. For example, pine wood turns a grayish-brown while redwood becomes a deep shade of sienna brown when using the vinegar-steel wool solution.\\nBefore aging your own wood, ask around for real aged wood from old barns or houses. 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1,541 | How to Age Wood With Vinegar and Steel Wool | 1. Preparing to Make Your Stain
1-1. Gather your materials.
This is a fairly simple process that requires minimal supplies. You may already have them at home. If not, you should be able to find everything you need at a dollar store, grocery store, or somewhere like Target or Walmart.
White distilled vinegar. Any brand will do.
Steel wool. Fine graded is ideal because it disintegrates best, but any grade will work.
A container of some sort. This can be a bucket, a jar, a pot, a bowl, or whatever else you have on hand. If you dislike the smell of vinegar you may want to opt for a container you can close while the mixture sits, particularly if you want it to get quite dark, as this will involve letting it sit for a while.
Rubber gloves. These are optional, but a good idea if you are concerned about cutting your fingers on the steel wool, or if you plan on making a particularly dark solution that might stain your fingers.
A strainer. This is also optional, as you can apply the stain straight from whatever container you made it in. This will come in handy if you want to transfer the liquid to another container to store and use again later.
A paintbrush.
1-2. Make sure you are staining an appropriate kind of wood.
Some woods will work better than others. You don’t want to go to the trouble of making a stain only to discover that it won’t stain.
Wood with bifurcated grains is best, particularly where the wood grain is layered in hard/soft layers, so the soft layers are affected by the process but the hard layers are not, causing the wood to look old.
Softwoods are easier to work with than hardwoods. Southern yellow pine, western cedar, and fir are excellent candidates for aging. Red oak, maple, or other slow-growing, tightly grained woods are not.
Hardwoods with a distinct grain, such as hickory, white oak, elm, or ash, can also work well.
This method is not appropriate for laminate flooring, as the vinegar will likely cause the glue holding the layers together to fall apart.
1-3. Decide how you want your wood to look.
Stains made with steel wool and vinegar range from a reddish, rusty brown, to a very dark, burnt brown. They also range in intensity from very subtle, to very intense. These factors are influenced by the ratio of steel wool to vinegar, and by how long you let the mixture sit. Before you begin, decide approximately color stain you want to create, and plan accordingly.
The color of the stain is determined by how long it sits. Stain soaked for just a couple days will have a dark, burnt tone. The longer it sits, the rustier in color it will become.
The intensity of the stain is determined both by how many steel wool pads you use, and how long you let the mixture sit. 1-3 steel wool pads to a half-gallon of vinegar should work for most projects. If you want your stain to darken faster, try adding another steel wool pad. If it becomes too dark, simply dilute it with water.
2. Making Your Stain
2-1. Break up your steel wool.
This step is not strictly required, but it will help the disintegration process and speed things up. You will want to wear plastic gloves to avoid cutting your fingers. Break apart the steel wool pads, and put the pieces in the container you are mixing your stain in.
2-2. Combine your materials.
This is pretty straightforward. Just pour the vinegar over the steel wool. Give it a good mix, and put the cover on.
2-3. Let it sit.
You can create a very subtle stain in just 15 minutes or so, but you will probably want to wait longer. 2-4 days will make a stain suitable for most projects, but you can let the mixture steep for months at a time to create a more dramatic effect.
2-4. Strain the stain.
This is an optional step and is more important if you plan on storing the stain for later use. When it reaches the color you want, you can pour the mixture through a colander and into a new, sealable container. You can also use it straight from whatever container it is in.
3. Applying Your Stain
3-1. Stain a test surface.
Without knowing what your stain looks like when applied, you might not want to brush it onto your furniture just yet. Brush some onto a scrap piece of the same sort of wood, or a part of whatever you are staining that is not usually visible, and wait an hour. If you don’t like the color you end up with, make adjustments to your mixture; add more steel wool or wait longer if you want it to be darker, wait longer if you want it to be redder, or dilute it with water if you want it to be more subtle.
3-2. Sand the wood.
Sanding your wood down before painting it can give it an even more dramatically weathered look. This step is optional, and your stain should look good with or without it. It’s just a matter of what effect you want to achieve.
3-3. Brush the stain onto the wood.
There is no particular technique necessary for this. Brush in the direction of the grain, coating it evenly, and let it sit to allow the stain to penetrate the wood. Then just let it dry, and sit back and admire your work.
3-4. Wax the wood.
You can choose whether or not to do this based on how you want the final product to look. For a polished sheen, wait for the wood to dry completely, brush on the wax, let it dry for an hour, and polish it with a towel. If you want a more natural, weather-beaten look, skip this step.
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This is also optional, as you can apply the stain straight from whatever container you made it in. This will come in handy if you want to transfer the liquid to another container to store and use again later.\\nA paintbrush.\\n1-2. Make sure you are staining an appropriate kind of wood.\\nSome woods will work better than others. You don’t want to go to the trouble of making a stain only to discover that it won’t stain.\\nWood with bifurcated grains is best, particularly where the wood grain is layered in hard/soft layers, so the soft layers are affected by the process but the hard layers are not, causing the wood to look old.\\nSoftwoods are easier to work with than hardwoods. Southern yellow pine, western cedar, and fir are excellent candidates for aging. Red oak, maple, or other slow-growing, tightly grained woods are not.\\nHardwoods with a distinct grain, such as hickory, white oak, elm, or ash, can also work well.\\nThis method is not appropriate for laminate flooring, as the vinegar will likely cause the glue holding the layers together to fall apart.\\n1-3. Decide how you want your wood to look.\\nStains made with steel wool and vinegar range from a reddish, rusty brown, to a very dark, burnt brown. They also range in intensity from very subtle, to very intense. These factors are influenced by the ratio of steel wool to vinegar, and by how long you let the mixture sit. Before you begin, decide approximately color stain you want to create, and plan accordingly.\\nThe color of the stain is determined by how long it sits. Stain soaked for just a couple days will have a dark, burnt tone. The longer it sits, the rustier in color it will become.\\nThe intensity of the stain is determined both by how many steel wool pads you use, and how long you let the mixture sit. 1-3 steel wool pads to a half-gallon of vinegar should work for most projects. If you want your stain to darken faster, try adding another steel wool pad. If it becomes too dark, simply dilute it with water.\\n2. Making Your Stain\\n2-1. Break up your steel wool.\\nThis step is not strictly required, but it will help the disintegration process and speed things up. You will want to wear plastic gloves to avoid cutting your fingers. Break apart the steel wool pads, and put the pieces in the container you are mixing your stain in.\\n2-2. Combine your materials.\\nThis is pretty straightforward. Just pour the vinegar over the steel wool. Give it a good mix, and put the cover on.\\n2-3. Let it sit.\\nYou can create a very subtle stain in just 15 minutes or so, but you will probably want to wait longer. 2-4 days will make a stain suitable for most projects, but you can let the mixture steep for months at a time to create a more dramatic effect.\\n2-4. Strain the stain.\\nThis is an optional step and is more important if you plan on storing the stain for later use. When it reaches the color you want, you can pour the mixture through a colander and into a new, sealable container. You can also use it straight from whatever container it is in.\\n3. Applying Your Stain\\n3-1. Stain a test surface.\\nWithout knowing what your stain looks like when applied, you might not want to brush it onto your furniture just yet. Brush some onto a scrap piece of the same sort of wood, or a part of whatever you are staining that is not usually visible, and wait an hour. If you don’t like the color you end up with, make adjustments to your mixture; add more steel wool or wait longer if you want it to be darker, wait longer if you want it to be redder, or dilute it with water if you want it to be more subtle.\\n3-2. Sand the wood.\\nSanding your wood down before painting it can give it an even more dramatically weathered look. This step is optional, and your stain should look good with or without it. It’s just a matter of what effect you want to achieve.\\n3-3. Brush the stain onto the wood.\\nThere is no particular technique necessary for this. Brush in the direction of the grain, coating it evenly, and let it sit to allow the stain to penetrate the wood. Then just let it dry, and sit back and admire your work.\\n3-4. Wax the wood.\\nYou can choose whether or not to do this based on how you want the final product to look. For a polished sheen, wait for the wood to dry completely, brush on the wax, let it dry for an hour, and polish it with a towel. If you want a more natural, weather-beaten look, skip this step.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Weathered wood can be appealing and beautiful in its own rustic way. It can be expensive, but luckily it is cheap and easy to do yourself. This wikiHow will teach you how to age wood using vinegar and steel wool to get that weathered effect.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Preparing to Make Your Stain\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Gather your materials.\", \"描述\": \"This is a fairly simple process that requires minimal supplies. You may already have them at home. If not, you should be able to find everything you need at a dollar store, grocery store, or somewhere like Target or Walmart.\\nWhite distilled vinegar. Any brand will do.\\nSteel wool. Fine graded is ideal because it disintegrates best, but any grade will work.\\nA container of some sort. This can be a bucket, a jar, a pot, a bowl, or whatever else you have on hand. 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1,542 | How to Age Wood with Baking Soda | 1. Choosing and Preparing the Wood
1-1. Choose a wood variety with tannins for the most noticeable impact.
Baking soda reacts chemically with tannins, which are acidic compounds found in plants, including trees. Some types of wood have greater concentrations of tannins than others, though. These include cedar, pine, red oak, redwood, and mahogany, among others.
Woods that are harder and darker have more tannins.
The concentration of tannins varies from tree to tree—this means that 2 cedar boards may age differently when treated with baking soda. Consider these differences and imperfections part of the aging process.
You can use baking soda on woods with low concentrations of tannins, but the results will be much less noticeable. You’re better off trying a different aging technique.
1-2. Turn flaws into highlights by aging imperfect wood.
You can certainly age pristine, freshly-cut wood with baking soda. However, to save some money or make use of wood you already have around, try using cast-off, damaged, or otherwise imperfect wood. The aging process will make beauty of the wood’s imperfections.
If you want to “rough up” wood that is pristine, you can beat it up with tools, such as a bag of screws or a hammer. Hit it repeatedly or drag the sharp ends across the wood’s surface.
1-3. Sand the wood
If the wood you want to age has been previously painted or stained, sand off the top layer to expose the untreated wood below. For wood that has been painted more than once, you may need to use a chemical stripper.
Wear safety goggles, long-sleeved work clothes, and gloves when you use a sander or chemical stripper.
Work in a ventilated area, such as an open shop or garage, when using chemicals.
If you want your project to look older and more distressed, you can leave some paint on portions of the wood.
1-4. Lay the wood on sawhorses or a dropcloth in a sunny spot.
If you’re aging 1 or several individual boards, set up 2 sawhorses so that you can lay the wood on top of them. If you’re working on a piece of furniture or something else that won’t easily rest on sawhorses, lay out a dropcloth on the ground.
Exposing the wood to direct sunlight will speed up the baking soda aging process. It will still work without sunlight, but the baking soda application will take longer to dry, and you’ll probably need to reapply the baking soda more times to get the look you want.
If you want to age both sides of a board, finish aging 1 side, then turn it over and do the other side.
2. Applying the Baking Soda Paste
2-1. Mix a solution of 1 part baking soda to 1 part water.
Add the baking soda to a large bowl or medium bucket, then pour in the water and stir it thoroughly with a spoon. The goal is to create a paste of medium thickness that you can apply with a paintbrush.
If you’re aging a few smaller boards, you might start with 1 c (240 ml) of water and 1 c (240 g) of baking soda.
2-2. Paint
Dip the brush into the paste and paint it on in the direction of the wood grain. Cover the entire surface completely in a thick layer of paste.
If the paste is too thick to paint on, add a bit more water. If it’s too runny, stir in a little more baking soda.
2-3. Leave the coated wood in the sun all day for the best results.
Allow it to stay on for at least 6 hours, so that the baking soda has a chance to leach the tannins from the wood. The longer you leave it on, the more noticeable the impact will be.
2-4. Apply white or cider vinegar to speed up the aging process.
If you don’t have access to direct sunlight or 6 hours to spare, spray the surface of the wood with vinegar after you have applied the baking soda. Let it sit for 10 minutes (in the sun, if possible) before moving onto the removal process—which is the same whether you use vinegar or not.
You can use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Simply pour some into a spray bottle.
There will be some foaming when you apply the vinegar to the baking soda.
While adding vinegar speeds up the process significantly, you may have to repeat the process more times to get the same results as you would with just baking soda.
3. Cleaning and Finishing the Wood
3-1. Scrub the surface of the wood with a wire scrub brush.
Scrub hard enough to brush away all of the baking soda paste, and press even harder if you want to scuff up the wood and add to the aged look. Some of the wood may flake off as you scrub.
Scrub in the direction of the grain of the wood, unless you want to add more scrapes and scoring marks to the wood.
If you used only baking soda and let the wood dry in the sun for 6-plus hours, the paste will be dry and crumbly. If you added vinegar and only waited 10 minutes, it will still be damp and pasty. Scrub it off with the wire brush in the same manner regardless.
3-2. Wipe the wood clean with a damp rag.
Wipe down the wood in the direction of the grain. You’ll probably see some darker reddish coloring (from the tannins) lifting off onto the rag. Keep wiping until all remnants of the baking soda paste are removed.
You can rinse the wood with a hose or under a faucet instead, but it will take longer to dry.
3-3. Dry the wood with a clean cloth, then let it air dry.
Wipe with the grain of the wood and remove as much moisture as you can. Then, let it air dry completely.
This will reveal the full extent of the aging accomplished by the baking soda.
3-4. Repeat the entire process to further age the wood.
If the wood color still isn’t aged to your liking, add a new coating of baking soda paste the following day, or whenever you have the opportunity. Follow the same procedures for putting on the paste, adding vinegar (if desired), waiting either 10 minutes or 6-plus hours, and scrubbing, wiping, and drying the wood.
Repeat the process as many times as you like. Every time you apply baking soda, it will leach out more tannins and give the wood more of a greyish, weathered look.
3-5. Apply stain, if desired, to give the wood an aged-but-finished look.
Choose a stain that complements the color you’ve achieved through the aging process. Apply it with a paintbrush, going with the grain, then use a damp cloth to remove excess stain immediately after application.
Apply 1 or multiple coats, depending on your preferences. Let the stain dry completely between coats.
You don’t have to apply stain, if you prefer a more natural aged look.
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However, to save some money or make use of wood you already have around, try using cast-off, damaged, or otherwise imperfect wood. The aging process will make beauty of the wood’s imperfections.\\nIf you want to “rough up” wood that is pristine, you can beat it up with tools, such as a bag of screws or a hammer. Hit it repeatedly or drag the sharp ends across the wood’s surface.\\n1-3. Sand the wood\\nIf the wood you want to age has been previously painted or stained, sand off the top layer to expose the untreated wood below. For wood that has been painted more than once, you may need to use a chemical stripper.\\nWear safety goggles, long-sleeved work clothes, and gloves when you use a sander or chemical stripper.\\nWork in a ventilated area, such as an open shop or garage, when using chemicals.\\nIf you want your project to look older and more distressed, you can leave some paint on portions of the wood.\\n1-4. 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If you added vinegar and only waited 10 minutes, it will still be damp and pasty. Scrub it off with the wire brush in the same manner regardless.\\n3-2. Wipe the wood clean with a damp rag.\\nWipe down the wood in the direction of the grain. You’ll probably see some darker reddish coloring (from the tannins) lifting off onto the rag. Keep wiping until all remnants of the baking soda paste are removed.\\nYou can rinse the wood with a hose or under a faucet instead, but it will take longer to dry.\\n3-3. Dry the wood with a clean cloth, then let it air dry.\\nWipe with the grain of the wood and remove as much moisture as you can. Then, let it air dry completely.\\nThis will reveal the full extent of the aging accomplished by the baking soda.\\n3-4. Repeat the entire process to further age the wood.\\nIf the wood color still isn’t aged to your liking, add a new coating of baking soda paste the following day, or whenever you have the opportunity. 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1,543 | How to Age Your Face with Makeup | 1. Sharpening Your Features and Adding Wrinkles
1-1. Gather your materials.
Before you get started, you will need to gather some special items. You will need:
Foundation
Dark brown eyeshadow
Medium brown eyeshadow
Light brown eyeshadow
Makeup brushes and sponges
Matte pink or nude color lipstick or lip liner
Highlighter
1-2. Apply a layer of foundation.
Start with a clean, dry face and then apply a layer of foundation to your entire face. This will help to create an even canvas for the old age makeup look. Use some liquid foundation and then set it with a layer of translucent powder.
Use a makeup sponge to apply the liquid makeup to your entire face. Then, use the sponge to blend the makeup.
Follow up the foundation layer with a dusting of translucent powder.
1-3. Highlight the most prominent areas of your face.
Next, identify the most prominent areas of your face and then apply some highlighter to sharpen those areas. Use a highlighter that is a couple of shades lighter than your natural skin tone. Apply the highlighter using a makeup sponge.
For example, you can highlight your forehead, cheekbones, chin, jaw, and the outer corners of your lower lip.
Try looking at yourself in the mirror with a bright light shining at your face. This can help you to identify the most prominent areas of your face. Since you want to sharpen these areas, apply highlighter to these prominent areas.
1-4. Apply brown eyeshadow or liner around your mouth.
To begin creating the appearance of wrinkles on your face, start tracing over the natural lines and folds of your face with a dark brown eyeshadow or eyeliner. The idea is to identify the areas of your face that are the most recessed and then darken them so they look even more recessed. Looking at the mirror will also help you to identify these areas.
Draw lines extending down from your nostrils. The folds that extend down from your nostrils to the area just below and outside of your chin will become deeper as you age. To create this effect, go over these lines with a dark brown eyeshadow or liner.
Create lines extending down from the corners of your lips. The area below the outer corners of your lower lip will also deepen as you age. Draw lines extending down to your chin from the outer corners of your lips.
Deepen the fold between your chin and lower lip. The fold between your lower lip and chin will also deepen as you age. Line this area with the dark brown eye shadow or liner.
Make sure that you blend the lines you have created to make them seem more subtle and natural.
1-5. Line the areas around your eyes.
Creating older looking eyes requires adding lines to mimic the effects of aging. You can do this by lining the areas around your eyes with a bit of dark brown eye shadow.
Start by creating pockets under your eyes. Draw lines that trace over the lower part of your eye sockets and above your cheek bones. This will help to create the appearance of sagging eyes.
Draw lines extending from the inner part of your upper eye socket as well and out past the edge of your eyelids.
Add lines between your eyebrows. You can also add a few lines between your eyebrows to create the appearance of wrinkles in the ridge of your nose.
Blend these lines gently by smudging them with the brush or with your fingers.
2. Aging Your Eyes and Nose
2-1. Create crow’s feet.
After you finish creating some basic wrinkles on your face, you can begin to intensify the wrinkles around your eyes and nose. Begin by creating some crow’s feet. You can do this by adding a few lines extending out from the outer edges of your eyes.
Use the eyeshadow or eyeliner to create these lines. Extend the lines out and away from the eyes.
Squinting your eyes may help you to identify the natural folds in your skin next to your eyes. Then, you can just fill in these lines with the eyeshadow or liner.
Blend the lines gently.
2-2. Add medium brown eyeshadow to the inner eyelid.
Next, you will need to deepen the color of your eyelids to give the appearance of sunken eyes, which is common with old age. Use some brown eyeshadow to fill in the inner part of the eyelid with some medium brown eyeshadow.
Try to make the inner eyelid look darker than the outer eyelid. This will help to give the appearance of sunken eyes and harsher features.
You can also highlight the outer edge of the upper eyelid to help intensify the sunken eye look and to give the appearance of sagging. Just make sure that you do not apply thy highlighter over the dark lines you have already created.
2-3. Intensify the features of your nose.
As you age, your nose will begin to look sharper and harsher. To intensify the features of your nose using makeup, line or shade in the sides of your nose. This will help to make the nose look somewhat pointy and narrow.
Darken the sides of your nose to make it seem sharper and longer. Draw a line extending down from the ridge of your nose near your inner eye to the nostril. Then, smudge and blend this line to make it seem more natural
You can also add a few lines extending between your inner eye and the ridge of your nose. This will help to create the appearance of wrinkles on your nose.
For even more definition, try drawing lines extending from your nostrils to your upper lip, just alongside the natural ridges between your nose and upper lip.
3. Creating Older Looking Lips
3-1. Create fine lines around your lips.
To create the appearance of fine lines on your lips, purse your lips and use a dark brown eyeliner or eyeshadow to fill in a few lines above your lips. Don’t make them very big. Just draw lines that are about a centimeter (1/4 inch) long.
After you relax your lips, you should have some lines above your lips that look like wrinkles.
You can also blend the lines to make them seem more natural. Use your fingers to gently smudge them.
3-2. Apply a layer of matte pink lipstick or liner.
Next, you will need to apply a layer of matte pink or nude lip color. This will create a canvas for creating a wrinkled look on your lips. Apply a layer of the lipstick or liner of your choice.
Don’t go outside the lines of your lips. It is okay if your lips look a bit thin.
3-3. Create wrinkles on your lips using highlighter.
To complete your lip look, you will need to apply some highlighter to your lips while you are pursing them. Purse your lips and then apply some highlighter just to the prominent areas of your lips. Dab the highlighter onto these areas using a brush or makeup sponge.
After you relax your lips, they should appear to have a wrinkled appearance.
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Use a highlighter that is a couple of shades lighter than your natural skin tone. Apply the highlighter using a makeup sponge.\\nFor example, you can highlight your forehead, cheekbones, chin, jaw, and the outer corners of your lower lip.\\nTry looking at yourself in the mirror with a bright light shining at your face. This can help you to identify the most prominent areas of your face. Since you want to sharpen these areas, apply highlighter to these prominent areas.\\n1-4. Apply brown eyeshadow or liner around your mouth.\\nTo begin creating the appearance of wrinkles on your face, start tracing over the natural lines and folds of your face with a dark brown eyeshadow or eyeliner. The idea is to identify the areas of your face that are the most recessed and then darken them so they look even more recessed. Looking at the mirror will also help you to identify these areas.\\nDraw lines extending down from your nostrils. The folds that extend down from your nostrils to the area just below and outside of your chin will become deeper as you age. To create this effect, go over these lines with a dark brown eyeshadow or liner.\\nCreate lines extending down from the corners of your lips. The area below the outer corners of your lower lip will also deepen as you age. Draw lines extending down to your chin from the outer corners of your lips.\\nDeepen the fold between your chin and lower lip. The fold between your lower lip and chin will also deepen as you age. Line this area with the dark brown eye shadow or liner.\\nMake sure that you blend the lines you have created to make them seem more subtle and natural.\\n1-5. Line the areas around your eyes.\\nCreating older looking eyes requires adding lines to mimic the effects of aging. You can do this by lining the areas around your eyes with a bit of dark brown eye shadow.\\nStart by creating pockets under your eyes. Draw lines that trace over the lower part of your eye sockets and above your cheek bones. This will help to create the appearance of sagging eyes.\\nDraw lines extending from the inner part of your upper eye socket as well and out past the edge of your eyelids.\\nAdd lines between your eyebrows. You can also add a few lines between your eyebrows to create the appearance of wrinkles in the ridge of your nose.\\nBlend these lines gently by smudging them with the brush or with your fingers.\\n2. Aging Your Eyes and Nose\\n2-1. Create crow’s feet.\\nAfter you finish creating some basic wrinkles on your face, you can begin to intensify the wrinkles around your eyes and nose. Begin by creating some crow’s feet. You can do this by adding a few lines extending out from the outer edges of your eyes.\\nUse the eyeshadow or eyeliner to create these lines. Extend the lines out and away from the eyes.\\nSquinting your eyes may help you to identify the natural folds in your skin next to your eyes. Then, you can just fill in these lines with the eyeshadow or liner.\\nBlend the lines gently.\\n2-2. Add medium brown eyeshadow to the inner eyelid.\\nNext, you will need to deepen the color of your eyelids to give the appearance of sunken eyes, which is common with old age. Use some brown eyeshadow to fill in the inner part of the eyelid with some medium brown eyeshadow.\\nTry to make the inner eyelid look darker than the outer eyelid. This will help to give the appearance of sunken eyes and harsher features.\\nYou can also highlight the outer edge of the upper eyelid to help intensify the sunken eye look and to give the appearance of sagging. Just make sure that you do not apply thy highlighter over the dark lines you have already created.\\n2-3. Intensify the features of your nose.\\nAs you age, your nose will begin to look sharper and harsher. To intensify the features of your nose using makeup, line or shade in the sides of your nose. This will help to make the nose look somewhat pointy and narrow.\\nDarken the sides of your nose to make it seem sharper and longer. Draw a line extending down from the ridge of your nose near your inner eye to the nostril. Then, smudge and blend this line to make it seem more natural\\nYou can also add a few lines extending between your inner eye and the ridge of your nose. This will help to create the appearance of wrinkles on your nose.\\nFor even more definition, try drawing lines extending from your nostrils to your upper lip, just alongside the natural ridges between your nose and upper lip.\\n3. Creating Older Looking Lips\\n3-1. Create fine lines around your lips.\\nTo create the appearance of fine lines on your lips, purse your lips and use a dark brown eyeliner or eyeshadow to fill in a few lines above your lips. Don’t make them very big. Just draw lines that are about a centimeter (1/4 inch) long.\\nAfter you relax your lips, you should have some lines above your lips that look like wrinkles.\\nYou can also blend the lines to make them seem more natural. Use your fingers to gently smudge them.\\n3-2. Apply a layer of matte pink lipstick or liner.\\nNext, you will need to apply a layer of matte pink or nude lip color. This will create a canvas for creating a wrinkled look on your lips. Apply a layer of the lipstick or liner of your choice.\\nDon’t go outside the lines of your lips. It is okay if your lips look a bit thin.\\n3-3. Create wrinkles on your lips using highlighter.\\nTo complete your lip look, you will need to apply some highlighter to your lips while you are pursing them. Purse your lips and then apply some highlighter just to the prominent areas of your lips. Dab the highlighter onto these areas using a brush or makeup sponge.\\nAfter you relax your lips, they should appear to have a wrinkled appearance.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"If you are young, then old age makeup can enhance a costume or theater production by making you look more convincing as an elderly person. Old age makeup may seem complicated, but it is quite easy. You only need a few makeup products and tools to create an older looking face and you can complete a basic old age look in just a few minutes.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Sharpening Your Features and Adding Wrinkles\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Gather your materials.\", \"描述\": \"Before you get started, you will need to gather some special items. You will need:\\nFoundation\\nDark brown eyeshadow\\nMedium brown eyeshadow\\nLight brown eyeshadow\\nMakeup brushes and sponges\\nMatte pink or nude color lipstick or lip liner\\nHighlighter\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Apply a layer of foundation.\", \"描述\": \"Start with a clean, dry face and then apply a layer of foundation to your entire face. This will help to create an even canvas for the old age makeup look. Use some liquid foundation and then set it with a layer of translucent powder.\\nUse a makeup sponge to apply the liquid makeup to your entire face. Then, use the sponge to blend the makeup.\\nFollow up the foundation layer with a dusting of translucent powder.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Highlight the most prominent areas of your face.\", \"描述\": \"Next, identify the most prominent areas of your face and then apply some highlighter to sharpen those areas. Use a highlighter that is a couple of shades lighter than your natural skin tone. Apply the highlighter using a makeup sponge.\\nFor example, you can highlight your forehead, cheekbones, chin, jaw, and the outer corners of your lower lip.\\nTry looking at yourself in the mirror with a bright light shining at your face. This can help you to identify the most prominent areas of your face. Since you want to sharpen these areas, apply highlighter to these prominent areas.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Apply brown eyeshadow or liner around your mouth.\", \"描述\": \"To begin creating the appearance of wrinkles on your face, start tracing over the natural lines and folds of your face with a dark brown eyeshadow or eyeliner. The idea is to identify the areas of your face that are the most recessed and then darken them so they look even more recessed. Looking at the mirror will also help you to identify these areas.\\nDraw lines extending down from your nostrils. The folds that extend down from your nostrils to the area just below and outside of your chin will become deeper as you age. To create this effect, go over these lines with a dark brown eyeshadow or liner.\\nCreate lines extending down from the corners of your lips. The area below the outer corners of your lower lip will also deepen as you age. Draw lines extending down to your chin from the outer corners of your lips.\\nDeepen the fold between your chin and lower lip. The fold between your lower lip and chin will also deepen as you age. Line this area with the dark brown eye shadow or liner.\\nMake sure that you blend the lines you have created to make them seem more subtle and natural.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Line the areas around your eyes.\", \"描述\": \"Creating older looking eyes requires adding lines to mimic the effects of aging. You can do this by lining the areas around your eyes with a bit of dark brown eye shadow.\\nStart by creating pockets under your eyes. Draw lines that trace over the lower part of your eye sockets and above your cheek bones. This will help to create the appearance of sagging eyes.\\nDraw lines extending from the inner part of your upper eye socket as well and out past the edge of your eyelids.\\nAdd lines between your eyebrows. You can also add a few lines between your eyebrows to create the appearance of wrinkles in the ridge of your nose.\\nBlend these lines gently by smudging them with the brush or with your fingers.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Aging Your Eyes and Nose\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Create crow’s feet.\", \"描述\": \"After you finish creating some basic wrinkles on your face, you can begin to intensify the wrinkles around your eyes and nose. Begin by creating some crow’s feet. You can do this by adding a few lines extending out from the outer edges of your eyes.\\nUse the eyeshadow or eyeliner to create these lines. Extend the lines out and away from the eyes.\\nSquinting your eyes may help you to identify the natural folds in your skin next to your eyes. Then, you can just fill in these lines with the eyeshadow or liner.\\nBlend the lines gently.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Add medium brown eyeshadow to the inner eyelid.\", \"描述\": \"Next, you will need to deepen the color of your eyelids to give the appearance of sunken eyes, which is common with old age. Use some brown eyeshadow to fill in the inner part of the eyelid with some medium brown eyeshadow.\\nTry to make the inner eyelid look darker than the outer eyelid. This will help to give the appearance of sunken eyes and harsher features.\\nYou can also highlight the outer edge of the upper eyelid to help intensify the sunken eye look and to give the appearance of sagging. Just make sure that you do not apply thy highlighter over the dark lines you have already created.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Intensify the features of your nose.\", \"描述\": \"As you age, your nose will begin to look sharper and harsher. To intensify the features of your nose using makeup, line or shade in the sides of your nose. This will help to make the nose look somewhat pointy and narrow.\\nDarken the sides of your nose to make it seem sharper and longer. Draw a line extending down from the ridge of your nose near your inner eye to the nostril. Then, smudge and blend this line to make it seem more natural\\nYou can also add a few lines extending between your inner eye and the ridge of your nose. This will help to create the appearance of wrinkles on your nose.\\nFor even more definition, try drawing lines extending from your nostrils to your upper lip, just alongside the natural ridges between your nose and upper lip.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Creating Older Looking Lips\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Create fine lines around your lips.\", \"描述\": \"To create the appearance of fine lines on your lips, purse your lips and use a dark brown eyeliner or eyeshadow to fill in a few lines above your lips. Don’t make them very big. Just draw lines that are about a centimeter (1/4 inch) long.\\nAfter you relax your lips, you should have some lines above your lips that look like wrinkles.\\nYou can also blend the lines to make them seem more natural. Use your fingers to gently smudge them.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Apply a layer of matte pink lipstick or liner.\", \"描述\": \"Next, you will need to apply a layer of matte pink or nude lip color. 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1,544 | How to Age a Deer | 1. Aging a Whitetail Buck Based on Its Size
1-1. Learn what female deer look like.
A doe is a female deer and is commonly confused with young male deer, or fawns. Female deer do not have antlers and neither do fawns. Typically, the top of a fawns head will be much flatter than a doe's head. Female deer will have longer, more muscular necks than young male deer.
1-2. Study what baby deer look like.
Fawns, or baby deer, have small, square bodies, square heads, and large ears. Their bodies and legs are thin and haven't built any significant muscle definition. Sometimes fawns will not have any antlers, so they are easy to confuse with does.
1-3. Examine the neck width.
Young bucks will have much thinner necks than adult bucks. Once the deer reaches 3 to 3.5 years old, the neck will begin to start to look more muscular. By 4.5 years old, the buck will have a muscular, proportionally sized neck.
During breeding season or the rut, a buck's neck will become swollen and large.
1-4. Look at the deer's legs.
Young deer's legs look much thinner and longer in comparison to its body. Up until three years old, the legs will maintain this thin and long appearance. When the deer reaches 4 1/2 years in maturity, the legs will often look much shorter and stockier in comparison to younger deer.
You should also look for dark tarsal glands. These can be found at the joint on the deer's leg and are darker the older the deer is.
1-5. Study the deer's body.
Young deer will have much smaller stomachs and torsos than fully grown deer. Examine the deer's stomach. If it looks stocky or bulky, there's a good chance that the deer is fully matured. Another area to look at is between the neck and chest. As the buck ages, this area will also become larger.
2. Aging a Buck Based by Its Antlers
2-1. Look at the length of its antlers.
Get a side view of the deer and take a look at how long the antlers extend in front of its face. An older buck's antlers will stick out about as far as the deer's nose. Adult deer's antlers will typically jut out 20 inches (50.8 cm) or more in front of their face. If the antlers do not protrude far in front of the deer's face, there's a good chance that it's a younger buck.
It may be hard for novice hunters to determine an age of a buck by its antlers because they grow at different rates depending on the health of the habitat.
2-2. Examine the antler spread.
Look at the buck straight on and try to estimate the distance in between both of his antlers. Antlers will almost never be larger than 14 inches (35.56 cm) apart for bucks who are younger than 2.5 years old. Once the buck is 3.5 years old or older, the antler diameter will typically grow to over 15 inches (38.1 cm).
2-3. Understand the deer in your area.
The size of deer antlers will often heavily depend on the healthiness of the habitat for the deer. Get to understand the deer's habitat and the average size for antlers of adult and young bucks. Talk to your local hunting association or park rangers to better understand the deer in your area.
In places like South Texas a buck's antlers can grow to 110-150 inches (279.4-381 cm) long.
In Wisconsin a buck's antlers can grow to be over 200 inches (508 cm) long.
3. Determining the Age of a Deer Based on Its Teeth
3-1. Count the number of teeth in the jaw.
A deer that has five or fewer teeth in its mouth is a fawn. Typically a deer will have four teeth if it's 5 to 6 months old and five teeth if it's 7 months old to one-year-old. Once the deer is over a year old, it will develop its sixth tooth.
3-2. Look at the third tooth in the deer's mouth.
If the deer is under a year old, its third tooth will be a tricuspid, or have three cusps that form a single tooth. This tricuspid will look worn down until it falls out to be replaced by a permanent bicuspid, or a tooth that has two ridges.
3-3. Examine the coloring on the third tooth.
If the third tooth is bicuspid, it could still be a younger deer. If the coloring is lighter on its third tooth, or the tooth is just starting to develop, the deer is a little older than one year old. If the third tooth is the same color as the rest of the teeth, the deer could be anywhere between 2.5 years old to a fully matured deer.
3-4. Look at the enamel on the teeth.
As a deer starts to age, the enamel on its teeth will start to wear away and the teeth will start to brown. Fully matured deer will have most of the enamel on their teeth worn away at this point. If the teeth look worn down, there's a good possibility the deer is over five years old.
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Look at the length of its antlers.\\nGet a side view of the deer and take a look at how long the antlers extend in front of its face. An older buck's antlers will stick out about as far as the deer's nose. Adult deer's antlers will typically jut out 20 inches (50.8 cm) or more in front of their face. If the antlers do not protrude far in front of the deer's face, there's a good chance that it's a younger buck.\\nIt may be hard for novice hunters to determine an age of a buck by its antlers because they grow at different rates depending on the health of the habitat.\\n2-2. Examine the antler spread.\\nLook at the buck straight on and try to estimate the distance in between both of his antlers. Antlers will almost never be larger than 14 inches (35.56 cm) apart for bucks who are younger than 2.5 years old. Once the buck is 3.5 years old or older, the antler diameter will typically grow to over 15 inches (38.1 cm).\\n2-3. Understand the deer in your area.\\nThe size of deer antlers will often heavily depend on the healthiness of the habitat for the deer. Get to understand the deer's habitat and the average size for antlers of adult and young bucks. Talk to your local hunting association or park rangers to better understand the deer in your area.\\nIn places like South Texas a buck's antlers can grow to 110-150 inches (279.4-381 cm) long.\\nIn Wisconsin a buck's antlers can grow to be over 200 inches (508 cm) long.\\n3. Determining the Age of a Deer Based on Its Teeth\\n3-1. Count the number of teeth in the jaw.\\nA deer that has five or fewer teeth in its mouth is a fawn. Typically a deer will have four teeth if it's 5 to 6 months old and five teeth if it's 7 months old to one-year-old. Once the deer is over a year old, it will develop its sixth tooth.\\n3-2. Look at the third tooth in the deer's mouth.\\nIf the deer is under a year old, its third tooth will be a tricuspid, or have three cusps that form a single tooth. This tricuspid will look worn down until it falls out to be replaced by a permanent bicuspid, or a tooth that has two ridges.\\n3-3. Examine the coloring on the third tooth.\\nIf the third tooth is bicuspid, it could still be a younger deer. If the coloring is lighter on its third tooth, or the tooth is just starting to develop, the deer is a little older than one year old. If the third tooth is the same color as the rest of the teeth, the deer could be anywhere between 2.5 years old to a fully matured deer.\\n3-4. Look at the enamel on the teeth.\\nAs a deer starts to age, the enamel on its teeth will start to wear away and the teeth will start to brown. Fully matured deer will have most of the enamel on their teeth worn away at this point. If the teeth look worn down, there's a good possibility the deer is over five years old.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Being able to determine a deer's age when you're hunting is a major factor in controlling deer populations and promoting a diverse spectrum of ages among the deer. An important thing to keep in mind is that deer characteristics will vary depending on where the deer population is located. If you take your time and get to know the local wildlife, there are easy ways that you can age a deer by looking at it or by studying its teeth.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Aging a Whitetail Buck Based on Its Size\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Learn what female deer look like.\", \"描述\": \"A doe is a female deer and is commonly confused with young male deer, or fawns. Female deer do not have antlers and neither do fawns. Typically, the top of a fawns head will be much flatter than a doe's head. 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1,545 | How to Aid a Sick Family Member | 1. Providing Comfort and Support
1-1. Find out what kind of illness they have, and research it.
Understand the symptoms so that you can monitor the illness and determine if your relative is getting better or worse. Certain illnesses can be aided by home remedies, over the counter medicines, and simple treatments. Other, more serious illnesses, will require professional medical help.
1-2. Give your relative medicine to help fight their illness.
If they've been prescribed a certain medicine from the doctor, make sure they get it on time. If they are taking over the counter painkillers or medication to ease cold and flu symptoms, make sure you ask them regularly whether they feel like they need another dose. Carefully read the information provided with the medication to make sure that they are taking the medicine properly. Some medications need to be taken with food and drink. Ensure that all directions are followed. Do not exceed the daily dosage limit. Common types of over the counter medication to consider are:
Antihistamines
Decongestants
Cough medicine
1-3. Stay near them and help out as much as possible.
If the relative is frequently throwing up or suffering fits, make sure you stay near them to provide support and comfort. Hold them steady, comfort them, and help them clean up any mess that may result from the sickness.
1-4. Provide them with blankets and pillows.
Rest is a very important aspect of recovery for many illnesses. Make sure that your relative is comfortable and in a relaxed environment suitable for getting lots of rest. Blankets, comfy pillows, and a bed will help your relative get the added rest they need on the road to recovery.
Creating a separate sick room is also a good idea if the illness is contagious. This will give your relative some privacy and create a quiet space while at the same time protecting the rest of the family from unwanted germs.
1-5. Make sure they have tissues and a garbage bin near by.
Many common illnesses cause nasal congestion and/or vomiting. Your relative will be much more comfortable with tissues, water, and a trash can within reach. This way they can easily blow their nose or vomit without having to get up and move around.
1-6. Keep them entertained.
Being sick in bed all day can be very boring, so help them find things to enjoy. Read to them, settle them near the TV or talk to them for a while. Chances are, the less bored they are, the less down in the dumps they'll feel.
1-7. Give them lots of clear fluids.
Fluid loss can lead to dehydration and is common for people with cold and flu symptoms. Water is the best choice. Keeping your relative well hydrated means their body is better equipped to battle their illness. Signs of dehydration include:
Less than normal amounts of urine.
Dry mouth and/or eyes
Dry skin that doesn’t easily go back to normal after being pinched.
Blood in the stool or blood in the vomit.
1-8. Make sure they only eat light food.
Light foods are easier on the digestive system and some can help to aid with hydration.
Popsicles, yogurt, toast, crackers, and broth-based soups are excellent choices.
1-9. Try Ginger.
Ginger has long been associated with alternative medicinal treatments. Ginger root, best consumed as a tea when sick, can help treat nausea and other digestive issues.
Give your relative flat ginger ale or ginger tea in order to reduce the nausea associated with the flu, chemotherapy, or pregnancy-related “morning” sickness.
1-10. Avoid sweets and fatty foods.
Research shows that sweets can actually suppress the immune system and cause inflammation. In a similar way, fatty foods are harder to digest and may cause stomach pains and cramping. Specific foods to avoid include:
Red meats
Fried foods
Soda
Candy
2. Aiding Someone with a Chronic Illness
2-1. Be present.
When a family member is diagnosed with a chronic illness such as arthritis, diabetes, or multiple sclerosis they may begin to suffer from depression. It is very important you are present and supportive. Chronic illnesses are not curable, and although there are treatments to help manage the symptoms, individuals diagnosed with a chronic illness can often feel hopeless. Depression is one of the leading complications associated with chronic illness.
You may also want to look into providing your relative with a social network or support group to help them stay connected with others and avoid the feeling of isolation.
2-2. Learn about their condition.
It is very important that you learn as much as possible about their condition because this will help you provide treatment, manage pain, and understand what they are experiencing.
For example, if your loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes you will want to have a thorough understanding of what foods they can eat and how to administer any medications, such as insulin.
2-3. Provide support.
People suffering from chronic illness often have a team of medical health care professionals including doctors, nurses, and counsellors. The best way that you can be supportive is by working with the health care professionals to administer medications and provide emotional support. Try and allow your relative to maintain a normal life as much as possible. If there were activities they enjoyed prior to their illness try and allow them to continue to engage in these activities. You will not be able to cure their illness, but you can greatly improve their quality of life.
2-4. Be aware of changing needs.
As their illness progresses or changes they may need different forms of treatment. For example, they may require medical aids and new equipment, nursing care, or other forms of assistance. Monitor their symptoms and comfort level to ensure that they are being cared for in the best possible way. Speak with their doctors and health care professionals whenever you notice a change in their symptoms and behaviour.
3. Supporting a Family Member Suffering from Mental Illness
3-1. Talk with your family member about their condition.
If you notice a family member may be suffering from a mental health illness or they have recently been diagnosed, it is important to talk openly with them about their health. Mental illness is something we don’t talk about enough in our society. The best way to show your relative support is by talking openly and positively about mental illness. Some tips for talking about mental illness include:
Communicate in a direct and clear manner. For example, you might say “I have been worried about you lately. Is there anything I can do to help?”
Use language that is appropriate to the age and developmental level of your relative. If you are speaking with a child don’t provide too many details.
Discuss mental illness in a place where your family member feels safe and comfortable.
Be aware of their reactions and slow down if they seem overwhelmed or confused during the conversation.
3-2. Assist in finding professional help.
Some mental illnesses will require professional therapy. It is important to know that in some instances you will not be able to help your relative overcome their mental health issues. Your relative may feel more comfortable discussing their mental health issues with someone they don’t know, like a therapist or support group. In these circumstances it is important that you are supportive and encourage them to seek out a professional therapist.
You may say “I know you have been struggling lately and you may not be comfortable talking to me about your condition. That is okay. Can I assist you in finding someone to talk to?”
3-3. Educate yourself about their mental illness.
By knowing the details of the specific illness you can provide better care and support. Not understanding the illness and symptoms may lead to misconceptions and will impact your ability to give adequate care.
For example, you are more likely to understand and sympathize with the suicidal thoughts of a loved one suffering from depression if you are educated about depression.
3-4. Allow your loved one to have some control.
Often when an individual is suffering from a mental illness they feel as though they have lost control over their life and they struggle with self esteem. You can help them feel in control again by allowing them to take part in decision making.
For example, if your loved one decides to wear an outfit that doesn’t match don’t criticize them. This is not a major decision and by letting them choose their own clothing they will feel some sense of normalcy.
3-5. Be calm and supportive.
At times caring for a loved one with mental health issues can be frustrating and exhausting. It is important to remain calm and positive even during stressful periods. Remember that they also feel frustrated and likely have less control over their actions. Try and avoid responding to your loved one in an angry manner.
For example, if your loved one is aggressive or violent you may respond by saying “I understand you are frustrated, but we do not allow violence in our household.”
4. Practicing Self-Care
4-1. Make time for yourself.
Caring for a loved one can take up a lot of time and energy. Schedule time to rest, have fun, and get away this will allow you to return to your loved one refreshed and in a positive mental state.
4-2. Ask for assistance.
At times you may find it too difficult to be the sole caregiver of a sick family member. You can find assistance in a number of places:
Ask another family member to pitch in and help out.
Look into hiring a nurse or other health care professional to assist with home care.
Find a service that will deliver meals. This will enable you to focus more specifically on emotional support.
Seek out a support group. Depending on your relative's illness you may be feeling emotionally and mentally exhausted from providing constant care. A support group will help you meet and talk with other people who are dealing with similar situations.
4-3. Be physically active.
One of the best ways to protect your mental health during times of crisis is by looking after your physical health. Try and find a way to exercise daily. This does not have to be strenuous exercise, and includes anything from taking the stairs when possible to joining a group exercise class. This will help alleviate the stress associated with your relative's illness while keeping your body healthy.
4-4. Avoid drugs and alcohol.
Some people will turn to drugs and alcohol during periods of stress. They do not actually help relieve stress and often times can worsen feelings of anxiety or stress. It is best to turn to other family members or friends when you are feeling overwhelmed.
4-5. Talk with your employer about sick leave.
Some employers will allow for paid sick leave which can include caring for a seriously ill family member. Check with your employer to see what your benefits are. This will help give you both the time and financial assistance necessary to look after your ailing relative. Individual benefits will vary, but it is a good idea to speak with your employer about this type of financial assistance.
Tips
Don't keep pestering them. Just because they're sick doesn't mean that they don't want space. If they need something, tell them to ask you.
Wash your hands regularly to avoid spreading germs.
If your family member has an illness, to avoid catching it, consider using vitamins and ensure proper disposal of infectious material.
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Common types of over the counter medication to consider are: \\nAntihistamines\\nDecongestants\\nCough medicine\\n1-3. Stay near them and help out as much as possible.\\nIf the relative is frequently throwing up or suffering fits, make sure you stay near them to provide support and comfort. Hold them steady, comfort them, and help them clean up any mess that may result from the sickness.\\n1-4. Provide them with blankets and pillows.\\nRest is a very important aspect of recovery for many illnesses. Make sure that your relative is comfortable and in a relaxed environment suitable for getting lots of rest. Blankets, comfy pillows, and a bed will help your relative get the added rest they need on the road to recovery.\\nCreating a separate sick room is also a good idea if the illness is contagious. This will give your relative some privacy and create a quiet space while at the same time protecting the rest of the family from unwanted germs.\\n1-5. Make sure they have tissues and a garbage bin near by.\\nMany common illnesses cause nasal congestion and/or vomiting. Your relative will be much more comfortable with tissues, water, and a trash can within reach. This way they can easily blow their nose or vomit without having to get up and move around.\\n1-6. Keep them entertained.\\nBeing sick in bed all day can be very boring, so help them find things to enjoy. Read to them, settle them near the TV or talk to them for a while. Chances are, the less bored they are, the less down in the dumps they'll feel.\\n1-7. Give them lots of clear fluids.\\nFluid loss can lead to dehydration and is common for people with cold and flu symptoms. Water is the best choice. Keeping your relative well hydrated means their body is better equipped to battle their illness. Signs of dehydration include: \\nLess than normal amounts of urine.\\nDry mouth and/or eyes\\nDry skin that doesn’t easily go back to normal after being pinched.\\nBlood in the stool or blood in the vomit.\\n1-8. Make sure they only eat light food.\\nLight foods are easier on the digestive system and some can help to aid with hydration.\\nPopsicles, yogurt, toast, crackers, and broth-based soups are excellent choices.\\n1-9. Try Ginger.\\nGinger has long been associated with alternative medicinal treatments. Ginger root, best consumed as a tea when sick, can help treat nausea and other digestive issues. \\nGive your relative flat ginger ale or ginger tea in order to reduce the nausea associated with the flu, chemotherapy, or pregnancy-related “morning” sickness.\\n1-10. Avoid sweets and fatty foods.\\nResearch shows that sweets can actually suppress the immune system and cause inflammation. In a similar way, fatty foods are harder to digest and may cause stomach pains and cramping. Specific foods to avoid include:\\nRed meats\\nFried foods\\nSoda\\nCandy\\n2. Aiding Someone with a Chronic Illness\\n2-1. Be present.\\nWhen a family member is diagnosed with a chronic illness such as arthritis, diabetes, or multiple sclerosis they may begin to suffer from depression. It is very important you are present and supportive. Chronic illnesses are not curable, and although there are treatments to help manage the symptoms, individuals diagnosed with a chronic illness can often feel hopeless. Depression is one of the leading complications associated with chronic illness. \\nYou may also want to look into providing your relative with a social network or support group to help them stay connected with others and avoid the feeling of isolation.\\n2-2. Learn about their condition.\\nIt is very important that you learn as much as possible about their condition because this will help you provide treatment, manage pain, and understand what they are experiencing. \\nFor example, if your loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes you will want to have a thorough understanding of what foods they can eat and how to administer any medications, such as insulin.\\n2-3. Provide support.\\nPeople suffering from chronic illness often have a team of medical health care professionals including doctors, nurses, and counsellors. The best way that you can be supportive is by working with the health care professionals to administer medications and provide emotional support. Try and allow your relative to maintain a normal life as much as possible. If there were activities they enjoyed prior to their illness try and allow them to continue to engage in these activities. You will not be able to cure their illness, but you can greatly improve their quality of life.\\n2-4. Be aware of changing needs.\\nAs their illness progresses or changes they may need different forms of treatment. For example, they may require medical aids and new equipment, nursing care, or other forms of assistance. Monitor their symptoms and comfort level to ensure that they are being cared for in the best possible way. Speak with their doctors and health care professionals whenever you notice a change in their symptoms and behaviour.\\n3. Supporting a Family Member Suffering from Mental Illness\\n3-1. Talk with your family member about their condition.\\nIf you notice a family member may be suffering from a mental health illness or they have recently been diagnosed, it is important to talk openly with them about their health. Mental illness is something we don’t talk about enough in our society. 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Your relative may feel more comfortable discussing their mental health issues with someone they don’t know, like a therapist or support group. In these circumstances it is important that you are supportive and encourage them to seek out a professional therapist. \\nYou may say “I know you have been struggling lately and you may not be comfortable talking to me about your condition. That is okay. Can I assist you in finding someone to talk to?”\\n3-3. Educate yourself about their mental illness.\\nBy knowing the details of the specific illness you can provide better care and support. Not understanding the illness and symptoms may lead to misconceptions and will impact your ability to give adequate care. \\nFor example, you are more likely to understand and sympathize with the suicidal thoughts of a loved one suffering from depression if you are educated about depression.\\n3-4. 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1,546 | How to Aim a BB Gun | 1. Preparing to Aim a BB Gun
1-1. Familiarize yourself with the parts of your BB gun.
Understanding the name and function of each part is essential in maintaining control over your gun at all times.
1-2. Determine your dominant eye.
This helps you aim with precision and tells you which side to hold the gun on (if applicable).
Extend both arms in front of you.
Make a small circle with the index fingers and thumbs of both hands.
Looking through the circle, focus on a distant object.
Draw the circle back towards you, still focusing on the object.
The eye in line with the circle is the dominant eye.
If you are shooting an air rifle, the gun should rest on the same side as your dominant eye.
1-3. Learn the proper breathing technique.
Breathing - or, rather, not breathing - is an important element in aiming your gun. The movement of the body as it breathes makes it difficult to get a good sight picture, much less shoot straight.
Breath and relax the body before aiming.
Take a deep breath and exhale halfway.
Hold your breath halfway exhaled as you aim and squeeze the trigger, then exhale.
You can practice this technique without your gun to get used to it.
2. Getting into a Firing Position
2-1. Start with the free-arm standing position.
Stand with your knees straight, feet shoulder-width apart, and your body and head erect. Your left arm supports the rifle by resting against your rib cage. The rifle butt rests against your right shoulder. Your left hand supports the weight of the rifle from under the fore-end and the right holds the grip.
To adjust your aim left or right from this position, move your feet. To correct aim up or down, raise or lower the gun.
2-2. Get down low into the prone position.
Lie on the ground facing your target, angling your body a bit to the left. Your right knee bends slightly, drawing the right leg up but keeping it parallel with your back and your foot on the ground. Extend your left arm forward, supporting the fore-end of the gun from underneath with your left hand. The rifle butt should rest against your right shoulder as your right-hand holds the grip.
To adjust aim left or right, pivot your body on the left elbow; to correct aim up or down, move your left hand backward or forward, respectively.
2-3. Learn the kneeling position.
Kneel on your right knee with your foot centered under your buttocks. Your weight is on the bottom of your right heel, with your toes flat on the ground. Your left leg is drawn up in front of you, knee bent, foot flat on the ground. Position the flat part of your left elbow onto the flat part of the left kneecap. The fore-end of the rifle rests in the palm of your left hand.
Aim by pivoting your body on your right foot and adjusting your left foot for balance.
2-4. Try out the sitting position.
Sit cross-legged and rest your elbows on your legs just behind the knees. Hold the rifle fore-end in your left hand and put your right hand on the grip.
Aim left or right by pivoting the body from the waist, and up and down by adjusting your left elbow's position.
3. Sighting Your BB Gun
3-1. Ensure that you have a proper backstop.
The backstop is the background to your target. Avoid hard surfaces, water, tin cans, or other hard objects that might result in a ricochet.
3-2. Make sure that the surrounding area is clear.
There should be no one and nothing in the immediate vicinity of your target.
3-3. Get into your firing position.
Always remember to aim the gun in a safe direction so that if it were to go off it would not cause injury or damage.
Keep your index finger off the trigger (resting along the side) and hold the gun with both hands.
Bring the gun to eye level.
3-4. Locate the rear sight.
This is either a horizontal bar with a notch in it (open rear sight) or a hole (aperture).
Do not keep your eye too close to the backside of the aim as it may damage your eye.
3-5. Align the rear sight with the front sight.
Front sights are either a small post or another aperture. When the front and rear sights are aligned, the front is centered in relation to the rear.
3-6. Align your body's position with your target for the sight picture.
Now you should have all three things aligned, with the front sight and target centered in relation to the rear sight.
3-7. Identify your target.
Be absolutely certain that you know what your target is, and what's beyond it.
3-8. Practice your breathing.
Relax your body, take a deep breath, exhale halfway, and hold.
3-9. Ensure once again that the target, backstop and surrounding area are clear.
Always think before you shoot.
3-10. Squeeze the trigger.
Do not jerk or pull it.
3-11. Follow through.
After you fire, you should not move until you have hit your target. It takes just a split second for the pellet to leave the gun, but even in this short amount of time, any movement will interrupt your aim.
Exhale fully only after your target is hit.
Tips
The descriptions of the firing positions are for right shooters; left shooters need to reverse the position accordingly.
For the firing positions, watch your instructor demonstrate the positions first, pay close attention to the position of different body parts. You should practice the positions first without a gun until you are comfortable.
If there are other people besides you, make sure everyone stays behind you.
Warnings
Always wear eye protection when shooting your BB gun, as pellets may ricochet.
Your gun should always be unloaded until you are ready to use it.
Engage the safety if possible, but do not rely on this to prevent accidents. Mechanical failures can happen at any time, so this is not a substitute for proper gun handling.
Learn how to safely handle and operate a gun before even picking one up.
Air rifle pellets still have the power to injure or even kill: these guns are not toys and should be treated with the same caution as any weapon.
Always check local laws before using a BB gun.
Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
Never use your BB gun in public. Under some circumstances, it can be difficult to distinguish between these guns and firearms, and you put yourself and others at risk.
Ear protection is also desirable since shots can be loud.
Store your gun so that unauthorized people cannot have access to it. Untrained individuals, especially children, should never have access to a gun.[3]
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Preparing to Aim a BB Gun\\n1-1. Familiarize yourself with the parts of your BB gun.\\nUnderstanding the name and function of each part is essential in maintaining control over your gun at all times.\\n1-2. Determine your dominant eye.\\nThis helps you aim with precision and tells you which side to hold the gun on (if applicable).\\nExtend both arms in front of you.\\nMake a small circle with the index fingers and thumbs of both hands.\\nLooking through the circle, focus on a distant object.\\nDraw the circle back towards you, still focusing on the object.\\nThe eye in line with the circle is the dominant eye.\\nIf you are shooting an air rifle, the gun should rest on the same side as your dominant eye.\\n1-3. Learn the proper breathing technique.\\nBreathing - or, rather, not breathing - is an important element in aiming your gun. The movement of the body as it breathes makes it difficult to get a good sight picture, much less shoot straight.\\nBreath and relax the body before aiming.\\nTake a deep breath and exhale halfway.\\nHold your breath halfway exhaled as you aim and squeeze the trigger, then exhale.\\nYou can practice this technique without your gun to get used to it.\\n2. Getting into a Firing Position\\n2-1. Start with the free-arm standing position.\\nStand with your knees straight, feet shoulder-width apart, and your body and head erect. Your left arm supports the rifle by resting against your rib cage. The rifle butt rests against your right shoulder. Your left hand supports the weight of the rifle from under the fore-end and the right holds the grip.\\nTo adjust your aim left or right from this position, move your feet. To correct aim up or down, raise or lower the gun.\\n2-2. Get down low into the prone position.\\nLie on the ground facing your target, angling your body a bit to the left. Your right knee bends slightly, drawing the right leg up but keeping it parallel with your back and your foot on the ground. Extend your left arm forward, supporting the fore-end of the gun from underneath with your left hand. The rifle butt should rest against your right shoulder as your right-hand holds the grip.\\nTo adjust aim left or right, pivot your body on the left elbow; to correct aim up or down, move your left hand backward or forward, respectively.\\n2-3. Learn the kneeling position.\\nKneel on your right knee with your foot centered under your buttocks. Your weight is on the bottom of your right heel, with your toes flat on the ground. Your left leg is drawn up in front of you, knee bent, foot flat on the ground. Position the flat part of your left elbow onto the flat part of the left kneecap. The fore-end of the rifle rests in the palm of your left hand.\\nAim by pivoting your body on your right foot and adjusting your left foot for balance.\\n2-4. Try out the sitting position.\\nSit cross-legged and rest your elbows on your legs just behind the knees. Hold the rifle fore-end in your left hand and put your right hand on the grip.\\nAim left or right by pivoting the body from the waist, and up and down by adjusting your left elbow's position.\\n3. Sighting Your BB Gun\\n3-1. Ensure that you have a proper backstop.\\nThe backstop is the background to your target. Avoid hard surfaces, water, tin cans, or other hard objects that might result in a ricochet.\\n3-2. Make sure that the surrounding area is clear.\\nThere should be no one and nothing in the immediate vicinity of your target.\\n3-3. Get into your firing position.\\nAlways remember to aim the gun in a safe direction so that if it were to go off it would not cause injury or damage.\\nKeep your index finger off the trigger (resting along the side) and hold the gun with both hands.\\nBring the gun to eye level.\\n3-4. Locate the rear sight.\\nThis is either a horizontal bar with a notch in it (open rear sight) or a hole (aperture).\\nDo not keep your eye too close to the backside of the aim as it may damage your eye.\\n3-5. Align the rear sight with the front sight.\\nFront sights are either a small post or another aperture. When the front and rear sights are aligned, the front is centered in relation to the rear.\\n3-6. Align your body's position with your target for the sight picture.\\nNow you should have all three things aligned, with the front sight and target centered in relation to the rear sight.\\n3-7. Identify your target.\\nBe absolutely certain that you know what your target is, and what's beyond it.\\n3-8. Practice your breathing.\\nRelax your body, take a deep breath, exhale halfway, and hold.\\n3-9. Ensure once again that the target, backstop and surrounding area are clear.\\nAlways think before you shoot.\\n3-10. Squeeze the trigger.\\nDo not jerk or pull it.\\n3-11. Follow through.\\nAfter you fire, you should not move until you have hit your target. It takes just a split second for the pellet to leave the gun, but even in this short amount of time, any movement will interrupt your aim.\\nExhale fully only after your target is hit.\\nTips\\nThe descriptions of the firing positions are for right shooters; left shooters need to reverse the position accordingly.\\nFor the firing positions, watch your instructor demonstrate the positions first, pay close attention to the position of different body parts. You should practice the positions first without a gun until you are comfortable.\\nIf there are other people besides you, make sure everyone stays behind you.\\nWarnings\\nAlways wear eye protection when shooting your BB gun, as pellets may ricochet.\\nYour gun should always be unloaded until you are ready to use it.\\nEngage the safety if possible, but do not rely on this to prevent accidents. Mechanical failures can happen at any time, so this is not a substitute for proper gun handling.\\nLearn how to safely handle and operate a gun before even picking one up.\\nAir rifle pellets still have the power to injure or even kill: these guns are not toys and should be treated with the same caution as any weapon.\\nAlways check local laws before using a BB gun.\\nAlways keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.\\nNever use your BB gun in public. Under some circumstances, it can be difficult to distinguish between these guns and firearms, and you put yourself and others at risk.\\nEar protection is also desirable since shots can be loud.\\nStore your gun so that unauthorized people cannot have access to it. Untrained individuals, especially children, should never have access to a gun.[3]\\nX\\nResearch source\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Since the introduction of the Daisy air rifle in 1895, BB guns have been a classic, used in everything from military training to the Olympic Games. Whether you're interested in target shooting or hunting, practicing with a BB gun can be lots of fun. Learning how to aim is a great way to improve your concentration and physical control. Remember, though: safety is of utmost importance. Before you handle your BB gun, you'll need an experienced shooter to show you how to operate it.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Preparing to Aim a BB Gun\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Familiarize yourself with the parts of your BB gun.\", \"描述\": \"Understanding the name and function of each part is essential in maintaining control over your gun at all times.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Determine your dominant eye.\", \"描述\": \"This helps you aim with precision and tells you which side to hold the gun on (if applicable).\\nExtend both arms in front of you.\\nMake a small circle with the index fingers and thumbs of both hands.\\nLooking through the circle, focus on a distant object.\\nDraw the circle back towards you, still focusing on the object.\\nThe eye in line with the circle is the dominant eye.\\nIf you are shooting an air rifle, the gun should rest on the same side as your dominant eye.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Learn the proper breathing technique.\", \"描述\": \"Breathing - or, rather, not breathing - is an important element in aiming your gun. The movement of the body as it breathes makes it difficult to get a good sight picture, much less shoot straight.\\nBreath and relax the body before aiming.\\nTake a deep breath and exhale halfway.\\nHold your breath halfway exhaled as you aim and squeeze the trigger, then exhale.\\nYou can practice this technique without your gun to get used to it.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Getting into a Firing Position\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Start with the free-arm standing position.\", \"描述\": \"Stand with your knees straight, feet shoulder-width apart, and your body and head erect. Your left arm supports the rifle by resting against your rib cage. The rifle butt rests against your right shoulder. Your left hand supports the weight of the rifle from under the fore-end and the right holds the grip.\\nTo adjust your aim left or right from this position, move your feet. To correct aim up or down, raise or lower the gun.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Get down low into the prone position.\", \"描述\": \"Lie on the ground facing your target, angling your body a bit to the left. Your right knee bends slightly, drawing the right leg up but keeping it parallel with your back and your foot on the ground. Extend your left arm forward, supporting the fore-end of the gun from underneath with your left hand. The rifle butt should rest against your right shoulder as your right-hand holds the grip.\\nTo adjust aim left or right, pivot your body on the left elbow; to correct aim up or down, move your left hand backward or forward, respectively.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Learn the kneeling position.\", \"描述\": \"Kneel on your right knee with your foot centered under your buttocks. Your weight is on the bottom of your right heel, with your toes flat on the ground. Your left leg is drawn up in front of you, knee bent, foot flat on the ground. Position the flat part of your left elbow onto the flat part of the left kneecap. The fore-end of the rifle rests in the palm of your left hand.\\nAim by pivoting your body on your right foot and adjusting your left foot for balance.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Try out the sitting position.\", \"描述\": \"Sit cross-legged and rest your elbows on your legs just behind the knees. Hold the rifle fore-end in your left hand and put your right hand on the grip.\\nAim left or right by pivoting the body from the waist, and up and down by adjusting your left elbow's position.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Sighting Your BB Gun\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Ensure that you have a proper backstop.\", \"描述\": \"The backstop is the background to your target. 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1,547 | How to Aim a Compound Bow | 1. Adopting Good Form
1-1. Warm up and relax.
Tense muscles can interfere with shooting form, and produce less consistent shots. Think of it this way: it's tough to reproduce a precise level of tension each time, but a fully relaxed muscle is always in the same position. Encourage this consistency by warming up before each archery session, stretching your shoulders, upper back, neck, or anything else that feels tense.
Check your muscles again before releasing an arrow. Relaxing your forearm is one of the most important steps for consistent, accurate shooting. Tense your tricep instead.
1-2. Adopt a shooting stance.
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, at a 90º angle to the target. Step a couple inches (few centimeters) forward with your lead foot and turn it outward. Balance your weight evenly between your two feet, without leaning in any direction.
If you catch yourself leaning or having balance issues, adjust your stance to be a little more open (facing the target).
1-3. Grasp the bow in a natural position.
When holding the bow handle, most of the pressure should rest on the lower part of your thumb, about an inch (2.5cm) below the joint. Rotate your hand slightly so your palm and fingers are relaxed, not pushing against the bow. This natural hand position is easy to maintain and prevents you from twisting the bow with your palm as you shoot.
Some archers use other holds, but these tend to be less forgiving. If your wrist is not in a natural position, you will need to exert strength to keep it in that position during shooting.
1-4. Draw the bow to your anchor points.
Nock the arrow onto your bowstring and draw it back, keeping your wrist straight and relaxed. As you bring the string to your face, look for "anchor points" where parts of the bow meet your face. The more natural your anchor points feel, and the easier it is to locate them, the more consistent your shooting will be. Pick two or three of the following to use as anchor points, or invent your own that work well for you:
Point where your hand touches your face. This is a specific point on your jaw, cheek, neck, or under your ear, depending on draw length and release type.
Point where the string lightly touches your nose (only if convenient).
Point where a "kisser button" on your string touches your mouth. (Some archers do not recommend a kisser button if you are using a peep sight.)
2. Sighting the Shot
2-1. Look through the peep sight.
Most compound bows are set up with a peep sight attached to the string. This is simply a ring you look through to help you aim. The sight should be attached somewhere you can easily look through it with your bow drawn to your anchor points.
If you don't have a peep sight, buy one online or at an archery store. A small peep sight lets you focus on targets across a wider range of distances, but make sure it is large enough to view your entire forward sight. Large sights are more useful in low-light conditions.
2-2. Sight the target through the forward sight.
The forward sight is attached to the front of your bow. Align the bow so the forward sight and target are visible through the peep sight.
The longer the distance between the peep sight and forward sight, the more accurate your aim will be. Target archers sometimes extend their forward sight several inches in front of the bow.
2-3. Close one eye (optional).
Archers often close one eye, so it is easier to focus through the sight. This is usually a good tactic for beginners, and plenty of experienced archers do it as well. There are advantages to leaving both eyes open, however. Two eyes provide depth perception and a more complete view of the target. They are also better at tracking the arrow in flight, so you can see whether it flew too high, too wobbly, or so on.
If you shoot with both eyes open, it helps to use a bow built for your dominant eye (for instance, a bow drawn with the right hand for a right-eye dominant person). If you use the other type of bow, you'll need to learn to make side-to-side aiming compensations when shooting with both eyes open. You can determine your dominant eye with simple home tests.
2-4. Align the correct pin with your target.
A typical compound bow's forward sight has several pins lined up inside. These usually mark 20 yards (the topmost pin), 30 yards, 40 yards, and 50 yards. Choose the pin that best matches your distance to the target, and move your bow so that pin is directly in front of the target.
If you're not sure which distance the pins represent, find out by trial and error. Measure 20 yards to a target and sight through each pin until you discover one that lets you hit consistently.
Some bows use one or more adjustable "slider" pins. In order to set them to different distances quickly, use software that prints out a custom "sight tape" for your bow.
2-5. Check the bubble level.
Most forward sights also have a bubble level. If the bubble is not in the center of the level, tilt the bow left or right until it is.
2-6. Float the pin (optional).
Many beginners shoot as soon as the pin lines up with the target. Surprisingly, you can get more consistent results by letting the pin "float" off target before you shoot. Focusing on getting your pin 100% perfect can lead to tension or bad form. Let the pin drift small distances back and forth or around your target instead, and release when you are relaxed.
2-7. Try focusing on the target (optional).
The peep sight and pins are a great way to turn aiming into a precise, focused task. Some archers, however, prefer to focus on the target instead. By focusing farther away, minor movements do not make as big a difference in their sight. Some archers also find this tactic reduces anxiety.
Ideally, you can still use the blurry sight as a rough guide as it "floats" across your target, but it takes practice to get this to a subconscious level.
Tips
Longer, heavier bows are easier for an experienced archer to aim accurately.[6]
X
Research source
Lightweight bows are best for beginners, however, since high draw weights make it more difficult to concentrate on form.[1]
X
Research source
Schuh, Dwight R. <i>Bowhunter's Encyclopedia</i>. Stackpole Books, Jun 1, 1992.
Tune your bow to improve accuracy. Twin-cam bows in particular can become inaccurate if the timing of the two cams is out of sync. Consult an experienced compound archer to help you adjust timing, since the process can be dangerous if performed incorrectly.
Many bow hunters practice shooting from different positions and angles. That's a good idea, but only once you have the basics down. Become a competent target shooter with good form before you try more difficult challenges, even if your end goal is hunting.
Warnings
If your arm feels overextended or unstable at full draw, your bow's draw length may be set too long for you. This makes it very hard to shoot accurately.
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Balance your weight evenly between your two feet, without leaning in any direction.\\nIf you catch yourself leaning or having balance issues, adjust your stance to be a little more open (facing the target).\\n1-3. Grasp the bow in a natural position.\\nWhen holding the bow handle, most of the pressure should rest on the lower part of your thumb, about an inch (2.5cm) below the joint. Rotate your hand slightly so your palm and fingers are relaxed, not pushing against the bow. This natural hand position is easy to maintain and prevents you from twisting the bow with your palm as you shoot.\\nSome archers use other holds, but these tend to be less forgiving. If your wrist is not in a natural position, you will need to exert strength to keep it in that position during shooting.\\n1-4. Draw the bow to your anchor points.\\nNock the arrow onto your bowstring and draw it back, keeping your wrist straight and relaxed. As you bring the string to your face, look for \\\"anchor points\\\" where parts of the bow meet your face. The more natural your anchor points feel, and the easier it is to locate them, the more consistent your shooting will be. Pick two or three of the following to use as anchor points, or invent your own that work well for you:\\nPoint where your hand touches your face. This is a specific point on your jaw, cheek, neck, or under your ear, depending on draw length and release type.\\nPoint where the string lightly touches your nose (only if convenient).\\nPoint where a \\\"kisser button\\\" on your string touches your mouth. (Some archers do not recommend a kisser button if you are using a peep sight.)\\n2. Sighting the Shot\\n2-1. Look through the peep sight.\\nMost compound bows are set up with a peep sight attached to the string. This is simply a ring you look through to help you aim. The sight should be attached somewhere you can easily look through it with your bow drawn to your anchor points.\\nIf you don't have a peep sight, buy one online or at an archery store. A small peep sight lets you focus on targets across a wider range of distances, but make sure it is large enough to view your entire forward sight. Large sights are more useful in low-light conditions.\\n2-2. Sight the target through the forward sight.\\nThe forward sight is attached to the front of your bow. Align the bow so the forward sight and target are visible through the peep sight.\\nThe longer the distance between the peep sight and forward sight, the more accurate your aim will be. Target archers sometimes extend their forward sight several inches in front of the bow.\\n2-3. Close one eye (optional).\\nArchers often close one eye, so it is easier to focus through the sight. This is usually a good tactic for beginners, and plenty of experienced archers do it as well. There are advantages to leaving both eyes open, however. Two eyes provide depth perception and a more complete view of the target. They are also better at tracking the arrow in flight, so you can see whether it flew too high, too wobbly, or so on.\\nIf you shoot with both eyes open, it helps to use a bow built for your dominant eye (for instance, a bow drawn with the right hand for a right-eye dominant person). If you use the other type of bow, you'll need to learn to make side-to-side aiming compensations when shooting with both eyes open. You can determine your dominant eye with simple home tests.\\n2-4. Align the correct pin with your target.\\nA typical compound bow's forward sight has several pins lined up inside. These usually mark 20 yards (the topmost pin), 30 yards, 40 yards, and 50 yards. Choose the pin that best matches your distance to the target, and move your bow so that pin is directly in front of the target.\\nIf you're not sure which distance the pins represent, find out by trial and error. Measure 20 yards to a target and sight through each pin until you discover one that lets you hit consistently.\\nSome bows use one or more adjustable \\\"slider\\\" pins. In order to set them to different distances quickly, use software that prints out a custom \\\"sight tape\\\" for your bow.\\n2-5. Check the bubble level.\\nMost forward sights also have a bubble level. If the bubble is not in the center of the level, tilt the bow left or right until it is.\\n2-6. Float the pin (optional).\\nMany beginners shoot as soon as the pin lines up with the target. Surprisingly, you can get more consistent results by letting the pin \\\"float\\\" off target before you shoot. Focusing on getting your pin 100% perfect can lead to tension or bad form. Let the pin drift small distances back and forth or around your target instead, and release when you are relaxed.\\n2-7. Try focusing on the target (optional).\\nThe peep sight and pins are a great way to turn aiming into a precise, focused task. Some archers, however, prefer to focus on the target instead. By focusing farther away, minor movements do not make as big a difference in their sight. Some archers also find this tactic reduces anxiety.\\nIdeally, you can still use the blurry sight as a rough guide as it \\\"floats\\\" across your target, but it takes practice to get this to a subconscious level.\\nTips\\nLonger, heavier bows are easier for an experienced archer to aim accurately.[6]\\nX\\nResearch source\\n\\n\\n\\n Lightweight bows are best for beginners, however, since high draw weights make it more difficult to concentrate on form.[1]\\nX\\nResearch source\\nSchuh, Dwight R. <i>Bowhunter's Encyclopedia</i>. Stackpole Books, Jun 1, 1992.\\nTune your bow to improve accuracy. Twin-cam bows in particular can become inaccurate if the timing of the two cams is out of sync. Consult an experienced compound archer to help you adjust timing, since the process can be dangerous if performed incorrectly.\\nMany bow hunters practice shooting from different positions and angles. That's a good idea, but only once you have the basics down. Become a competent target shooter with good form before you try more difficult challenges, even if your end goal is hunting.\\nWarnings\\nIf your arm feels overextended or unstable at full draw, your bow's draw length may be set too long for you. This makes it very hard to shoot accurately.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"A compound bow uses a set of pulleys to propel an arrow toward a target at faster speeds than a conventional bow. The key to successfully using a compound bow is aiming it correctly. Fortunately, a compound bow is equipped with guides that can help you with your aiming.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Adopting Good Form\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Warm up and relax.\", \"描述\": \"Tense muscles can interfere with shooting form, and produce less consistent shots. Think of it this way: it's tough to reproduce a precise level of tension each time, but a fully relaxed muscle is always in the same position. Encourage this consistency by warming up before each archery session, stretching your shoulders, upper back, neck, or anything else that feels tense.\\nCheck your muscles again before releasing an arrow. Relaxing your forearm is one of the most important steps for consistent, accurate shooting. Tense your tricep instead.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Adopt a shooting stance.\", \"描述\": \"Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, at a 90º angle to the target. Step a couple inches (few centimeters) forward with your lead foot and turn it outward. Balance your weight evenly between your two feet, without leaning in any direction.\\nIf you catch yourself leaning or having balance issues, adjust your stance to be a little more open (facing the target).\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Grasp the bow in a natural position.\", \"描述\": \"When holding the bow handle, most of the pressure should rest on the lower part of your thumb, about an inch (2.5cm) below the joint. Rotate your hand slightly so your palm and fingers are relaxed, not pushing against the bow. This natural hand position is easy to maintain and prevents you from twisting the bow with your palm as you shoot.\\nSome archers use other holds, but these tend to be less forgiving. If your wrist is not in a natural position, you will need to exert strength to keep it in that position during shooting.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Draw the bow to your anchor points.\", \"描述\": \"Nock the arrow onto your bowstring and draw it back, keeping your wrist straight and relaxed. As you bring the string to your face, look for \\\"anchor points\\\" where parts of the bow meet your face. The more natural your anchor points feel, and the easier it is to locate them, the more consistent your shooting will be. Pick two or three of the following to use as anchor points, or invent your own that work well for you:\\nPoint where your hand touches your face. This is a specific point on your jaw, cheek, neck, or under your ear, depending on draw length and release type.\\nPoint where the string lightly touches your nose (only if convenient).\\nPoint where a \\\"kisser button\\\" on your string touches your mouth. (Some archers do not recommend a kisser button if you are using a peep sight.)\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Sighting the Shot\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Look through the peep sight.\", \"描述\": \"Most compound bows are set up with a peep sight attached to the string. This is simply a ring you look through to help you aim. The sight should be attached somewhere you can easily look through it with your bow drawn to your anchor points.\\nIf you don't have a peep sight, buy one online or at an archery store. A small peep sight lets you focus on targets across a wider range of distances, but make sure it is large enough to view your entire forward sight. Large sights are more useful in low-light conditions.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Sight the target through the forward sight.\", \"描述\": \"The forward sight is attached to the front of your bow. Align the bow so the forward sight and target are visible through the peep sight.\\nThe longer the distance between the peep sight and forward sight, the more accurate your aim will be. Target archers sometimes extend their forward sight several inches in front of the bow.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Close one eye (optional).\", \"描述\": \"Archers often close one eye, so it is easier to focus through the sight. This is usually a good tactic for beginners, and plenty of experienced archers do it as well. There are advantages to leaving both eyes open, however. Two eyes provide depth perception and a more complete view of the target. They are also better at tracking the arrow in flight, so you can see whether it flew too high, too wobbly, or so on.\\nIf you shoot with both eyes open, it helps to use a bow built for your dominant eye (for instance, a bow drawn with the right hand for a right-eye dominant person). If you use the other type of bow, you'll need to learn to make side-to-side aiming compensations when shooting with both eyes open. You can determine your dominant eye with simple home tests.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Align the correct pin with your target.\", \"描述\": \"A typical compound bow's forward sight has several pins lined up inside. These usually mark 20 yards (the topmost pin), 30 yards, 40 yards, and 50 yards. Choose the pin that best matches your distance to the target, and move your bow so that pin is directly in front of the target.\\nIf you're not sure which distance the pins represent, find out by trial and error. Measure 20 yards to a target and sight through each pin until you discover one that lets you hit consistently.\\nSome bows use one or more adjustable \\\"slider\\\" pins. In order to set them to different distances quickly, use software that prints out a custom \\\"sight tape\\\" for your bow.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Check the bubble level.\", \"描述\": \"Most forward sights also have a bubble level. If the bubble is not in the center of the level, tilt the bow left or right until it is.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Float the pin (optional).\", \"描述\": \"Many beginners shoot as soon as the pin lines up with the target. Surprisingly, you can get more consistent results by letting the pin \\\"float\\\" off target before you shoot. Focusing on getting your pin 100% perfect can lead to tension or bad form. Let the pin drift small distances back and forth or around your target instead, and release when you are relaxed.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Try focusing on the target (optional).\", \"描述\": \"The peep sight and pins are a great way to turn aiming into a precise, focused task. Some archers, however, prefer to focus on the target instead. By focusing farther away, minor movements do not make as big a difference in their sight. Some archers also find this tactic reduces anxiety.\\nIdeally, you can still use the blurry sight as a rough guide as it \\\"floats\\\" across your target, but it takes practice to get this to a subconscious level.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Longer, heavier bows are easier for an experienced archer to aim accurately.[6]\\nX\\nResearch source\\n\\n\\n\\n Lightweight bows are best for beginners, however, since high draw weights make it more difficult to concentrate on form.[1]\\nX\\nResearch source\\nSchuh, Dwight R. <i>Bowhunter's Encyclopedia</i>. Stackpole Books, Jun 1, 1992.\\n\", \"Tune your bow to improve accuracy. Twin-cam bows in particular can become inaccurate if the timing of the two cams is out of sync. Consult an experienced compound archer to help you adjust timing, since the process can be dangerous if performed incorrectly.\\n\", \"Many bow hunters practice shooting from different positions and angles. That's a good idea, but only once you have the basics down. 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1,548 | How to Aim a Pistol | 1. Aiming Essentials
1-1. Aim with your dominant eye.
Aiming with both eyes is next to impossible, so you need to take aim with your dominant eye. Your dominant eye presents a more accurate picture of your surroundings than your non-dominant eye.
Your dominant eye is usually lines up with your dominant hand, but this is not always the case.
To determine which eye is your dominant one, form a 1-inch (2.5-cm) circle with your thumb and index finger. Hold the circle at arm's length and look through it to a distant object.
Gradually bring the circle toward your face with both eyes open, but do not look at it. You hand will naturally move toward your dominant eye.
1-2. Align the front and back sights.
A pistol has a rear sight and a front sight. When aiming the gun, the post of the front sight should be evenly centered in between the two posts of the rear sight.
The front sight consists of a single post and the back sight consists of two posts.
There needs to be an equal amount of space to the left and the right of the front sight.
The top of the front sight should also be flush or even with the tops of the back sight posts.
1-3. Focus your eyes on the gun.
As you aim the pistol, you will need to look at the rear sight, front sight, and the target. It is physically impossible for your eyes to focus on all three objects at once, though. In order to aim the gun properly, you need to make sure that your eyes are focused on the gun sights and not the target.
The target should look a little blurry. You should still be able to see it, but it should fall to the background and look much less crisp than the gun sights appear.
More specifically, you should be focusing on your front sight. The front sight lets you know what your gun's relative position to the target is.
1-4. Choose your point of aim.
There are three acceptable points of aim. No single option is officially better than the others, so you'll need to test them each out to determine which works best for you.
For the center hold or center of mass aim, place the top of the front sight at the center of the target. The top should run through the horizontal center of the target.
For the 6 o'clock aim, place the top of the front sight just below the bullseye area. If using an actual shooting target, the top of the front sight will overlap the bottom of the black bullseye.
For the sub-6 aim, you will need to place the top of the front sight even further below the bullseye area. When using actual shooting targets, the top of the sight will be roughly in the middle of the white portion below the black bullseye area.
1-5. Concentrate.
Aiming a pistol requires patience and concentration. Sloppy aim will result in a sloppy shot.
Before firing the pistol, make sure your shots are correctly aligned.
Be patient when pressing the trigger. If you feel anxious about firing the gun and concentrate on applying more pressure to the trigger, even for a moment, you will lose concentration on your aim and will probably have a poor shot.
2. Common Mistakes
2-1. Identify angular shift errors.
An angular shift error occurs when the sights are not properly aligned. You can usually determine if you are making a consistent angular error based on the placement of your bullet in the target.
If the bullet hits below the center of the target, the top of the front sight may have shifted below the tops of the back sight posts.
If the bullet hits above the center of the target, the top of the front sight may have shifted above the tops of the back sight posts.
If the bullet hits right of center, the front sight might be closer to the right side of the back sight.
If the bullet hits left of center, the front sight might be closer to the left side of the back sight.
2-2. Pick out a parallel shift error.
Parallel shift errors occur when your sights are properly aligned, but your hand moves as you fire. Holding the pistol still results in the most accurate shot, but typically, parallel shift errors do not disrupt your aim as much as angular shift errors do.
Parallel shift errors almost always result from your wrist either breaking up or breaking down, so the placement of your shot will usually be either just above center or just below it, respectively.
2-3. Spot grip and handling errors.
Shift errors are not the only problems you might encounter. The placement of your bullet in the target could also indicate a handful of other problems.
If the bullet hits out of center and closer to your dominant side, you could be squeezing your thumb or using too much trigger finger. Similarly, if it falls to the other side of the center, you might be using too little trigger finger.
If it falls to the lower right for right-handed shooters, or vice versa for left-handed shooters, you could be tightening your grip while pulling the trigger. If it falls to the lower left, you could be tightening your fingers or jerking the trigger.
If the bullet lands to the upper right for right-handed shooters, or vice versa for left-handed shooters, you might be anticipating recoil in your shot. If it goes to the upper left, you might be anticipating recoil or lacking follow through.
3. Putting It All Together
3-1. Grip the gun on the back strap with your dominant hand.
Your dominant hand should be placed high along the back strap—the back of your pistol's grip—with your thumb to the inside of the barrel.
Your middle, ring, and pinky fingers should wrap around the outside and front of the grip.
Your index finger should rest against the outside of the trigger guard.
This position give you the maximum amount of leverage against the gun. When you fire the pistol, it will recoil, and good leverage is an important part of keeping your hand steady.
3-2. Place your non-dominant hand against the exposed grip.
Your non-dominant hand is your support hand, and the way you position this hand will add further support and leverage against the recoil of your firing pistol.
Place the support hand as high as possible around the grip.
All four fingers should be under the trigger guard, and the index finger should press the bottom outside of the guard firmly.
The thumb should point forward and meet with your other thumb on the opposite side of the gun.
3-3. Take the extended shooting position.
Stand with your feet planted firmly on the ground and pointed in the direction of your target. Your feet should be shoulder width apart, and your knees should be slightly bent.
This stance makes it easy to move yet provides you with stability.
Grab your pistol and raise it up until it is positioned in front of you. Your arms should be straight out and slightly bent at the elbows, and the gun should be nowhere near your face.
3-4. Aim the pistol.
Follow the instructions provided in this article to aim the pistol at your target properly.
3-5. Press the trigger until the pistol fires.
Instead of "pulling" the trigger, you need to press or squeeze the trigger in a controlled fashion.
Press the trigger straight to the rear using a constant pressure. Only use pressure on the front of the trigger and not on the sides.
Squeeze the trigger until you start feeling resistance to take the slack out of it.
Continue pressing the trigger in this manner until the pistol shoots. Try not to anticipate when this will happen, since doing so often leads to a last-minute error in aim.
Warnings
Keep the trigger finger off the trigger until just before you shoot. Your trigger finger should be placed outside the trigger guard until you have consciously decided to shoot.
Be conscious of your target, as well as the entire area around and beyond it. At a professional gun range, there are safety precautions to prevent anyone from getting caught in the line of fire, and targets are positioned in a spot that will not pose any threat to anyone or anything else in the area. If you go shooting on private property, however, you need to make sure that there are no residences or businesses behind your target area.
Point the pistol in a safe direction.[14]
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You should always point the gun away from others, and the direction it points in should cause no physical injury and minimal property damage, if any at all. If at a firing range, the safest direction to point the pistol is downrange.
Treat the pistol as if it were loaded, even when it isn't.[15]
X
Research source
This is an absolute in the world of firearms, and following it can prevent a possible tragedy.
Never let your thumb go behind the barrel. When you fire it slides back and could cause injury to your thumb, so it's essential to follow the handling instructions.
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If it falls to the lower left, you could be tightening your fingers or jerking the trigger.\\nIf the bullet lands to the upper right for right-handed shooters, or vice versa for left-handed shooters, you might be anticipating recoil in your shot. If it goes to the upper left, you might be anticipating recoil or lacking follow through.\\n3. Putting It All Together\\n3-1. Grip the gun on the back strap with your dominant hand.\\nYour dominant hand should be placed high along the back strap—the back of your pistol's grip—with your thumb to the inside of the barrel.\\nYour middle, ring, and pinky fingers should wrap around the outside and front of the grip.\\nYour index finger should rest against the outside of the trigger guard.\\nThis position give you the maximum amount of leverage against the gun. When you fire the pistol, it will recoil, and good leverage is an important part of keeping your hand steady.\\n3-2. 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When you fire it slides back and could cause injury to your thumb, so it's essential to follow the handling instructions.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"If you've never shot a gun before, it's not necessarily a bad idea to know how to do so the right way. Aiming a pistol is fairly easy, in theory, but it will probably take practice and experience before aiming correctly becomes second nature. When you do take a trip to a gun range, here's what you need to do to aim a pistol correctly.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Aiming Essentials\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Aim with your dominant eye.\", \"描述\": \"Aiming with both eyes is next to impossible, so you need to take aim with your dominant eye. Your dominant eye presents a more accurate picture of your surroundings than your non-dominant eye.\\nYour dominant eye is usually lines up with your dominant hand, but this is not always the case.\\nTo determine which eye is your dominant one, form a 1-inch (2.5-cm) circle with your thumb and index finger. Hold the circle at arm's length and look through it to a distant object.\\nGradually bring the circle toward your face with both eyes open, but do not look at it. You hand will naturally move toward your dominant eye.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Align the front and back sights.\", \"描述\": \"A pistol has a rear sight and a front sight. 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You can usually determine if you are making a consistent angular error based on the placement of your bullet in the target.\\nIf the bullet hits below the center of the target, the top of the front sight may have shifted below the tops of the back sight posts.\\nIf the bullet hits above the center of the target, the top of the front sight may have shifted above the tops of the back sight posts.\\nIf the bullet hits right of center, the front sight might be closer to the right side of the back sight.\\nIf the bullet hits left of center, the front sight might be closer to the left side of the back sight.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Pick out a parallel shift error.\", \"描述\": \"Parallel shift errors occur when your sights are properly aligned, but your hand moves as you fire. 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If it falls to the lower left, you could be tightening your fingers or jerking the trigger.\\nIf the bullet lands to the upper right for right-handed shooters, or vice versa for left-handed shooters, you might be anticipating recoil in your shot. If it goes to the upper left, you might be anticipating recoil or lacking follow through.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Putting It All Together\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Grip the gun on the back strap with your dominant hand.\", \"描述\": \"Your dominant hand should be placed high along the back strap—the back of your pistol's grip—with your thumb to the inside of the barrel.\\nYour middle, ring, and pinky fingers should wrap around the outside and front of the grip.\\nYour index finger should rest against the outside of the trigger guard.\\nThis position give you the maximum amount of leverage against the gun. When you fire the pistol, it will recoil, and good leverage is an important part of keeping your hand steady.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Place your non-dominant hand against the exposed grip.\", \"描述\": \"Your non-dominant hand is your support hand, and the way you position this hand will add further support and leverage against the recoil of your firing pistol.\\nPlace the support hand as high as possible around the grip.\\nAll four fingers should be under the trigger guard, and the index finger should press the bottom outside of the guard firmly.\\nThe thumb should point forward and meet with your other thumb on the opposite side of the gun.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Take the extended shooting position.\", \"描述\": \"Stand with your feet planted firmly on the ground and pointed in the direction of your target. Your feet should be shoulder width apart, and your knees should be slightly bent.\\nThis stance makes it easy to move yet provides you with stability.\\nGrab your pistol and raise it up until it is positioned in front of you. Your arms should be straight out and slightly bent at the elbows, and the gun should be nowhere near your face.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Aim the pistol.\", \"描述\": \"Follow the instructions provided in this article to aim the pistol at your target properly.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Press the trigger until the pistol fires.\", \"描述\": \"Instead of \\\"pulling\\\" the trigger, you need to press or squeeze the trigger in a controlled fashion.\\nPress the trigger straight to the rear using a constant pressure. Only use pressure on the front of the trigger and not on the sides.\\nSqueeze the trigger until you start feeling resistance to take the slack out of it.\\nContinue pressing the trigger in this manner until the pistol shoots. 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If at a firing range, the safest direction to point the pistol is downrange.\\n\", \"Treat the pistol as if it were loaded, even when it isn't.[15]\\nX\\nResearch source\\n\\n\\n\\n This is an absolute in the world of firearms, and following it can prevent a possible tragedy.\\n\", \"Never let your thumb go behind the barrel. When you fire it slides back and could cause injury to your thumb, so it's essential to follow the handling instructions.\\n\"]}]}}",
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1,549 | How to Aim a Rifle | 1. Holding the Rifle Steady
1-1. Develop your steady position.
In the Army, soldiers who pass basic marksmanship are expected to hold their rifle steady enough to keep the front sighting post straight even if a hammer falls on the barrel. By mastering these fundamentals of basic steadying technique, you should be able to hold your sights that steady in any position.
Practice different positions to find what works best and is most comfortable for you. The seated position, comfortable for some, is uncomfortable for shooters with bad hips.
If you're right-handed, your "firing hand" will be your right hand and your "non-firing hand" will be your left hand, and vice versa.
However, eye dominance also plays a factor. Generally, with shoulder-fired weapons, you line up on the side of the dominant eye. This is even true for cross-dominant shooters — people who are left or right handed and dominant in the opposite eye.
1-2. Steady the handgrip with your non-firing hand.
The rifle's hand guard should rest in the "V" created by your thumb and forefingers. The grip should be light, like a bad handshake, and the wrist should be straight with the fingers curled naturally around the handguard.
The non-firing hand should keep the rifle steady as the non-shooting hand in basketball should steady the ball. Most of the support of the rifle should come from your firing hand and your position, but the non-firing hand is for steadiness.
Take precaution to always keep this hand clear of the rifle's action and ejected shells.
1-3. Put the rifle butt firmly in the pocket of your firing shoulder.
Make sure the butt is steadied against your shoulder, not the fleshy part of your armpit beneath it, or on your collarbone.
Keeping it firmly in this pocket allows the recoil to be absorbed by your whole body, rather than snapping back into your shoulder, making for a painful and inaccurate shot.
1-4. Grip the pistol grip with your firing hand.
Depending on the kind of rifle you're firing, you'll be gripping either a full pistol grip or a tapered shotgun-style grip. Regardless, your grip on it should be more firm than your non-firing hand, more like a business handshake. There should be some backward pull on the grip, pulling the rifle back firmly into your shoulder. This ensures that, when you're ready to fire, squeezing the trigger won't move the rifle and jostle your accuracy.
Your trigger finger should be straight. Do not curl it around the trigger until you're ready to fire. Rest it on the side of the trigger guard, or use it with the other fingers to grip the stock.
1-5. Keep your elbows down and in.
Your elbows will be placed somewhat differently depending on whether you're seated, standing, or prone, but all positions require that your elbows stay under the rifle to support its weight. Imagine a string connected your elbows toward your hips, pulling them in toward your center of gravity.
1-6. Relax your neck and let your cheek fall naturally to the stock.
This is sometimes called "cheek to stock weld," and can be obtained by bringing your nose to the charging handle on some rifles. Consistent cheek-to-stock weld will ensure that your eye aligns naturally to the sight and that you don't have to use your peripheral vision to strain and aim.
1-7. Relax your body.
With proper technique, you should be able to relax your body and assume a calm breathing rhythm. Your grip should be firm on the rifle without being tense. If you're using your muscles to hold the rifle, eventually they'll tire and your accuracy will waver. Getting into a comfortable, relaxed position is the best way to shoot accurately.
2. Shooting with Accuracy
2-1. Check your natural point of aim.
Having oriented yourself in the general direction of the target and relaxed in a steady position, your rifle should be oriented mostly on-target without much more effort on your part. This is called your "natural point of aim" and is a sign of proper technique.
If, when you relax your muscles in your steady position and let your cheek weld to the stock, you have to expend effort to twist your body around even slightly to get the sight directly on target, this is a sign you need to reposition yourself. Abandon your position and realign yourself properly.
2-2. Align the rifle sight.
A basic aperture-sighted rifle (i.e., there's no scope on the rifle) – often called "iron sights" – consists of two parts, a front sight post or "bead" near the tip of the rifle's barrel and an aperture or "crook" about halfway up the barrel. Before you worry about your target, you need to align the bead in the crook to ensure that the rifle is "sighted." Any error here in alignment multiplies exponentially when the bullet leaves the gun.
If you've got good cheek-to-stock weld, the sighting post should align in the aperture without much difficulty. Reposition your neck slightly if you need to.
If you're using a telescopic sight, the principle will be essentially the same. Make sure that your eye is the proper distance back from the scope, far enough to avoid recoil and aligned properly so there are no "shadows" in the scope's vision.
Make sure your scope is properly sighted before firing and that your front sight post is blackened and matte, not reflective. Use gun blacking or pencil lead to blacken.
2-3. Focus your eye.
Align your eye with and focus on the front sight post. When you're trying to balance your elbows on your knees and breathe evenly and keep the stock tight and keep a little bead in a little aperture on a tiny target 50 yards (45.7 m) away, it can get frustrating: What do you even focus on? The short answer is the bead, not the target. Trust that you're in the right position, relax, and focus on the bead.
If you're in proper position and you've aligned the sight, your target should be in the aperture, and though it will appear blurry to you, focusing on the bead ensures that you maintain proper sight alignment while firing, resulting in a more accurate shot picture.
2-4. Check your sight picture.
A correctly aimed shot has the front sight post, the aperture, the target, and your eye aligned perfectly (or if using a scope, the crosshairs and the target). This is called a "sight picture." Take a second to shift your focus back and forth between the target and your sight, ensuring that everything is aligned.
Eventually, the more you practice your aim, you'll be able to do this without changing your focus, which tends to strain the eyes. Practicing cheek-to-stock weld and sight alignment will ensure that your eye doesn't have to work too hard when aiming.
2-5. Control your breathing.
Shooting is a skill of millimeters, and you'll notice how much your breath affects your aim as you train your sights. But it's important to breathe naturally and fully. Holding your breath will cause discomfort and inaccurate shots. In your breathing, learn to notice the moment immediately following an exhale, when you've completely emptied your lungs of air, but before you become uncomfortable and need to take a breath. It's a split-second, but it's the steadiest and most perfect moment to squeeze the trigger.
2-6. Squeeze the trigger.
All of your careful alignment and positioning will be undone if you yank on the trigger like a gear shift. Instead, you want to squeeze the trigger as if you were bringing your finger to your fist, completing the firm business handshake you've got on the grip with a gentle squeeze.
Early on, anticipating the report and recoil of the rifle causes many shooters to wobble when pulling the trigger. It's a lot to keep straight at once, but getting comfortable your rifle is the only way to shoot accurately. Take lots of time setting up your shots and learn to relax. That groundwork will pay off.
2-7. Follow through.
Just like in basketball or golf, the proper positioning and balance needs to continue all the way through the shot. Jerking your head up to see whether you hit the target is the best way to miss it. Keep your muscles relaxed, your cheek welded to the stock, the butt tight to your shoulder pocket, and keep your eye focused on the front sight post. Take a few breaths and you're ready to either check your shot or fire again.
3. Developing Accuracy from Any Position
3-1. Fire from a prone position.
Make a line with your non-firing leg and elbow that points about 25 - 30 degrees to the right of your target. Shoulder the rifle in the crook of your firing shoulder so your natural point of aim falls on your target. Keep the butt high enough in the shoulder so your head stays upright as if you were standing. Use your left hand to bring the rifle up to the target level.
The prone position is the most stable of all standard firing positions because the shooter's elbows and the weight of the rifle are supported by the ground. You can also use a bipod, sandbag, or other steadying device in this position.
Be careful of your hot shell casings. Since you're prone, hot spent casings can roll against your skin or fall onto your body, but this applies to shooting from any position.
3-2. Shoot from a seated position.
In this position, you'll sit cross-legged, oriented 90 degrees toward to the target. Rest your elbows on each knee to support the rifle stock, keeping your back as straight as possible to improve your accuracy.
This position is very comfortable for some shooters, but is effected significantly by breathing. Maintain good breath control when firing in this position.
3-3. Shoot from the standing position with your feet shoulder width apart.
Keep your non-firing hip pointed at the target. You want to distribute the weight of the rifle over both feet evenly to ensure the most accurate shot, so keep your elbows down, your weight balanced on your hips.
Securely support the rifle by forming straight column of support with your body. The rifle should balance comfortably atop your body, requiring only minimal muscle use from you.
3-4. Fire while kneeling.
Professional shooters use something called a "kneeling roll" to brace the ankle of the firing-side leg, but you can also use a rolled up t-shirt or other brace. Kneel over your brace, keeping your bracing ankle on the firing side straight and the non-firing knee vertical. You can rest the non-firing elbow on your non-firing knee, or use the kneeling position as a modified standing position and keep it up. Either way, keep your elbows and in and down, supporting the weight of the rifle.
If you do rest your elbow on your knee, make sure you avoid unstable "bone-to-bone" contact. Instead brace the "meat" of your arm against your knee. Try placing your knee against your left tricep an inch or two above your elbow, then making minor adjustments to find the stablest, most comfortable position for you.
Tips
Strong winds can also affect aim. Again, this effect increases with distance.
If your shots are off-target but you are confident that you've done everything correctly, your sights or scope may not be properly aligned. Either adjust them (see: How to Sight in a Rifle), or if you can't, compensate your aim.
Compensate for distance. Your gun sights are usually set for a specific distance range optimized for the ammunition the gun is designed to use. Different loads are designed for certain distances. A 22 lr round is not as accurate at 100 yards (91.4 m) as a 7.62x34 is, and that round is not as accurate as a .223 is, etc. Take that into consideration when aiming. What is on target at 50 yards (45.7 m) will not be on target at 100 yards (91.4 m). This deviation increases the farther the target is from the shooter.
Warnings
Never leave your gun loaded and unattended when you go to retrieve your target. Lock the bolt or cylinder in the "open" position if you have to leave your gun - this way, even if the trigger is pulled, the bullet won't fire.
Most rifles, particularly semi-automatic weapons, are designed to eject spent casings from the side of a gun. If you are shooting left handed or right handed using a left-handed weapon, make sure the casings will not eject back into your face.
Never put your eye right up against a scope mounted on a rifle when firing — the resulting kick will damage the orbit, and may, at the least, give you a black eye, and at the worst, hospitalize you.
Always, always, always handle guns safely. Used carelessly, guns can be fatal. Always assume a gun is loaded, even if you think it isn't. If you're not 100% sure how to handle a gun safely, read our wikiHow article on firearm safety before proceeding.
Observe safe range practices and rules at all times.[8]
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Always use ear protection and eye protection when using a firearm.[9]
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Steady the handgrip with your non-firing hand.\\nThe rifle's hand guard should rest in the \\\"V\\\" created by your thumb and forefingers. The grip should be light, like a bad handshake, and the wrist should be straight with the fingers curled naturally around the handguard.\\nThe non-firing hand should keep the rifle steady as the non-shooting hand in basketball should steady the ball. Most of the support of the rifle should come from your firing hand and your position, but the non-firing hand is for steadiness.\\nTake precaution to always keep this hand clear of the rifle's action and ejected shells.\\n1-3. Put the rifle butt firmly in the pocket of your firing shoulder.\\nMake sure the butt is steadied against your shoulder, not the fleshy part of your armpit beneath it, or on your collarbone.\\nKeeping it firmly in this pocket allows the recoil to be absorbed by your whole body, rather than snapping back into your shoulder, making for a painful and inaccurate shot.\\n1-4. Grip the pistol grip with your firing hand.\\nDepending on the kind of rifle you're firing, you'll be gripping either a full pistol grip or a tapered shotgun-style grip. Regardless, your grip on it should be more firm than your non-firing hand, more like a business handshake. There should be some backward pull on the grip, pulling the rifle back firmly into your shoulder. This ensures that, when you're ready to fire, squeezing the trigger won't move the rifle and jostle your accuracy.\\nYour trigger finger should be straight. Do not curl it around the trigger until you're ready to fire. Rest it on the side of the trigger guard, or use it with the other fingers to grip the stock.\\n1-5. Keep your elbows down and in.\\nYour elbows will be placed somewhat differently depending on whether you're seated, standing, or prone, but all positions require that your elbows stay under the rifle to support its weight. Imagine a string connected your elbows toward your hips, pulling them in toward your center of gravity.\\n1-6. Relax your neck and let your cheek fall naturally to the stock.\\nThis is sometimes called \\\"cheek to stock weld,\\\" and can be obtained by bringing your nose to the charging handle on some rifles. Consistent cheek-to-stock weld will ensure that your eye aligns naturally to the sight and that you don't have to use your peripheral vision to strain and aim.\\n1-7. Relax your body.\\nWith proper technique, you should be able to relax your body and assume a calm breathing rhythm. Your grip should be firm on the rifle without being tense. If you're using your muscles to hold the rifle, eventually they'll tire and your accuracy will waver. Getting into a comfortable, relaxed position is the best way to shoot accurately.\\n2. Shooting with Accuracy\\n2-1. Check your natural point of aim.\\nHaving oriented yourself in the general direction of the target and relaxed in a steady position, your rifle should be oriented mostly on-target without much more effort on your part. This is called your \\\"natural point of aim\\\" and is a sign of proper technique.\\nIf, when you relax your muscles in your steady position and let your cheek weld to the stock, you have to expend effort to twist your body around even slightly to get the sight directly on target, this is a sign you need to reposition yourself. Abandon your position and realign yourself properly.\\n2-2. Align the rifle sight.\\nA basic aperture-sighted rifle (i.e., there's no scope on the rifle) – often called \\\"iron sights\\\" – consists of two parts, a front sight post or \\\"bead\\\" near the tip of the rifle's barrel and an aperture or \\\"crook\\\" about halfway up the barrel. Before you worry about your target, you need to align the bead in the crook to ensure that the rifle is \\\"sighted.\\\" Any error here in alignment multiplies exponentially when the bullet leaves the gun.\\nIf you've got good cheek-to-stock weld, the sighting post should align in the aperture without much difficulty. Reposition your neck slightly if you need to.\\nIf you're using a telescopic sight, the principle will be essentially the same. Make sure that your eye is the proper distance back from the scope, far enough to avoid recoil and aligned properly so there are no \\\"shadows\\\" in the scope's vision.\\nMake sure your scope is properly sighted before firing and that your front sight post is blackened and matte, not reflective. Use gun blacking or pencil lead to blacken.\\n2-3. Focus your eye.\\nAlign your eye with and focus on the front sight post. When you're trying to balance your elbows on your knees and breathe evenly and keep the stock tight and keep a little bead in a little aperture on a tiny target 50 yards (45.7 m) away, it can get frustrating: What do you even focus on? The short answer is the bead, not the target. Trust that you're in the right position, relax, and focus on the bead.\\nIf you're in proper position and you've aligned the sight, your target should be in the aperture, and though it will appear blurry to you, focusing on the bead ensures that you maintain proper sight alignment while firing, resulting in a more accurate shot picture.\\n2-4. Check your sight picture.\\nA correctly aimed shot has the front sight post, the aperture, the target, and your eye aligned perfectly (or if using a scope, the crosshairs and the target). 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Squeeze the trigger.\\nAll of your careful alignment and positioning will be undone if you yank on the trigger like a gear shift. Instead, you want to squeeze the trigger as if you were bringing your finger to your fist, completing the firm business handshake you've got on the grip with a gentle squeeze.\\nEarly on, anticipating the report and recoil of the rifle causes many shooters to wobble when pulling the trigger. It's a lot to keep straight at once, but getting comfortable your rifle is the only way to shoot accurately. Take lots of time setting up your shots and learn to relax. That groundwork will pay off.\\n2-7. Follow through.\\nJust like in basketball or golf, the proper positioning and balance needs to continue all the way through the shot. Jerking your head up to see whether you hit the target is the best way to miss it. Keep your muscles relaxed, your cheek welded to the stock, the butt tight to your shoulder pocket, and keep your eye focused on the front sight post. Take a few breaths and you're ready to either check your shot or fire again.\\n3. Developing Accuracy from Any Position\\n3-1. Fire from a prone position.\\nMake a line with your non-firing leg and elbow that points about 25 - 30 degrees to the right of your target. Shoulder the rifle in the crook of your firing shoulder so your natural point of aim falls on your target. Keep the butt high enough in the shoulder so your head stays upright as if you were standing. Use your left hand to bring the rifle up to the target level. \\nThe prone position is the most stable of all standard firing positions because the shooter's elbows and the weight of the rifle are supported by the ground. You can also use a bipod, sandbag, or other steadying device in this position.\\nBe careful of your hot shell casings. Since you're prone, hot spent casings can roll against your skin or fall onto your body, but this applies to shooting from any position.\\n3-2. Shoot from a seated position.\\nIn this position, you'll sit cross-legged, oriented 90 degrees toward to the target. Rest your elbows on each knee to support the rifle stock, keeping your back as straight as possible to improve your accuracy.\\nThis position is very comfortable for some shooters, but is effected significantly by breathing. Maintain good breath control when firing in this position.\\n3-3. Shoot from the standing position with your feet shoulder width apart.\\nKeep your non-firing hip pointed at the target. You want to distribute the weight of the rifle over both feet evenly to ensure the most accurate shot, so keep your elbows down, your weight balanced on your hips.\\nSecurely support the rifle by forming straight column of support with your body. The rifle should balance comfortably atop your body, requiring only minimal muscle use from you.\\n3-4. Fire while kneeling.\\nProfessional shooters use something called a \\\"kneeling roll\\\" to brace the ankle of the firing-side leg, but you can also use a rolled up t-shirt or other brace. Kneel over your brace, keeping your bracing ankle on the firing side straight and the non-firing knee vertical. You can rest the non-firing elbow on your non-firing knee, or use the kneeling position as a modified standing position and keep it up. Either way, keep your elbows and in and down, supporting the weight of the rifle.\\nIf you do rest your elbow on your knee, make sure you avoid unstable \\\"bone-to-bone\\\" contact. Instead brace the \\\"meat\\\" of your arm against your knee. Try placing your knee against your left tricep an inch or two above your elbow, then making minor adjustments to find the stablest, most comfortable position for you.\\nTips\\nStrong winds can also affect aim. Again, this effect increases with distance.\\nIf your shots are off-target but you are confident that you've done everything correctly, your sights or scope may not be properly aligned. Either adjust them (see: How to Sight in a Rifle), or if you can't, compensate your aim.\\nCompensate for distance. Your gun sights are usually set for a specific distance range optimized for the ammunition the gun is designed to use. Different loads are designed for certain distances. A 22 lr round is not as accurate at 100 yards (91.4 m) as a 7.62x34 is, and that round is not as accurate as a .223 is, etc. Take that into consideration when aiming. What is on target at 50 yards (45.7 m) will not be on target at 100 yards (91.4 m). This deviation increases the farther the target is from the shooter.\\nWarnings\\nNever leave your gun loaded and unattended when you go to retrieve your target. Lock the bolt or cylinder in the \\\"open\\\" position if you have to leave your gun - this way, even if the trigger is pulled, the bullet won't fire.\\nMost rifles, particularly semi-automatic weapons, are designed to eject spent casings from the side of a gun. If you are shooting left handed or right handed using a left-handed weapon, make sure the casings will not eject back into your face.\\nNever put your eye right up against a scope mounted on a rifle when firing — the resulting kick will damage the orbit, and may, at the least, give you a black eye, and at the worst, hospitalize you.\\nAlways, always, always handle guns safely. Used carelessly, guns can be fatal. Always assume a gun is loaded, even if you think it isn't. 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By mastering these fundamentals of basic steadying technique, you should be able to hold your sights that steady in any position.\\nPractice different positions to find what works best and is most comfortable for you. The seated position, comfortable for some, is uncomfortable for shooters with bad hips.\\nIf you're right-handed, your \\\"firing hand\\\" will be your right hand and your \\\"non-firing hand\\\" will be your left hand, and vice versa.\\nHowever, eye dominance also plays a factor. Generally, with shoulder-fired weapons, you line up on the side of the dominant eye. This is even true for cross-dominant shooters — people who are left or right handed and dominant in the opposite eye.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Steady the handgrip with your non-firing hand.\", \"描述\": \"The rifle's hand guard should rest in the \\\"V\\\" created by your thumb and forefingers. The grip should be light, like a bad handshake, and the wrist should be straight with the fingers curled naturally around the handguard.\\nThe non-firing hand should keep the rifle steady as the non-shooting hand in basketball should steady the ball. 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There should be some backward pull on the grip, pulling the rifle back firmly into your shoulder. This ensures that, when you're ready to fire, squeezing the trigger won't move the rifle and jostle your accuracy.\\nYour trigger finger should be straight. Do not curl it around the trigger until you're ready to fire. Rest it on the side of the trigger guard, or use it with the other fingers to grip the stock.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Keep your elbows down and in.\", \"描述\": \"Your elbows will be placed somewhat differently depending on whether you're seated, standing, or prone, but all positions require that your elbows stay under the rifle to support its weight. Imagine a string connected your elbows toward your hips, pulling them in toward your center of gravity.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Relax your neck and let your cheek fall naturally to the stock.\", \"描述\": \"This is sometimes called \\\"cheek to stock weld,\\\" and can be obtained by bringing your nose to the charging handle on some rifles. Consistent cheek-to-stock weld will ensure that your eye aligns naturally to the sight and that you don't have to use your peripheral vision to strain and aim.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Relax your body.\", \"描述\": \"With proper technique, you should be able to relax your body and assume a calm breathing rhythm. Your grip should be firm on the rifle without being tense. If you're using your muscles to hold the rifle, eventually they'll tire and your accuracy will waver. Getting into a comfortable, relaxed position is the best way to shoot accurately.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Shooting with Accuracy\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Check your natural point of aim.\", \"描述\": \"Having oriented yourself in the general direction of the target and relaxed in a steady position, your rifle should be oriented mostly on-target without much more effort on your part. This is called your \\\"natural point of aim\\\" and is a sign of proper technique.\\nIf, when you relax your muscles in your steady position and let your cheek weld to the stock, you have to expend effort to twist your body around even slightly to get the sight directly on target, this is a sign you need to reposition yourself. Abandon your position and realign yourself properly.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Align the rifle sight.\", \"描述\": \"A basic aperture-sighted rifle (i.e., there's no scope on the rifle) – often called \\\"iron sights\\\" – consists of two parts, a front sight post or \\\"bead\\\" near the tip of the rifle's barrel and an aperture or \\\"crook\\\" about halfway up the barrel. Before you worry about your target, you need to align the bead in the crook to ensure that the rifle is \\\"sighted.\\\" Any error here in alignment multiplies exponentially when the bullet leaves the gun.\\nIf you've got good cheek-to-stock weld, the sighting post should align in the aperture without much difficulty. Reposition your neck slightly if you need to.\\nIf you're using a telescopic sight, the principle will be essentially the same. Make sure that your eye is the proper distance back from the scope, far enough to avoid recoil and aligned properly so there are no \\\"shadows\\\" in the scope's vision.\\nMake sure your scope is properly sighted before firing and that your front sight post is blackened and matte, not reflective. Use gun blacking or pencil lead to blacken.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Focus your eye.\", \"描述\": \"Align your eye with and focus on the front sight post. When you're trying to balance your elbows on your knees and breathe evenly and keep the stock tight and keep a little bead in a little aperture on a tiny target 50 yards (45.7 m) away, it can get frustrating: What do you even focus on? The short answer is the bead, not the target. Trust that you're in the right position, relax, and focus on the bead.\\nIf you're in proper position and you've aligned the sight, your target should be in the aperture, and though it will appear blurry to you, focusing on the bead ensures that you maintain proper sight alignment while firing, resulting in a more accurate shot picture.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Check your sight picture.\", \"描述\": \"A correctly aimed shot has the front sight post, the aperture, the target, and your eye aligned perfectly (or if using a scope, the crosshairs and the target). This is called a \\\"sight picture.\\\" Take a second to shift your focus back and forth between the target and your sight, ensuring that everything is aligned.\\nEventually, the more you practice your aim, you'll be able to do this without changing your focus, which tends to strain the eyes. Practicing cheek-to-stock weld and sight alignment will ensure that your eye doesn't have to work too hard when aiming.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Control your breathing.\", \"描述\": \"Shooting is a skill of millimeters, and you'll notice how much your breath affects your aim as you train your sights. But it's important to breathe naturally and fully. Holding your breath will cause discomfort and inaccurate shots. In your breathing, learn to notice the moment immediately following an exhale, when you've completely emptied your lungs of air, but before you become uncomfortable and need to take a breath. It's a split-second, but it's the steadiest and most perfect moment to squeeze the trigger.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Squeeze the trigger.\", \"描述\": \"All of your careful alignment and positioning will be undone if you yank on the trigger like a gear shift. Instead, you want to squeeze the trigger as if you were bringing your finger to your fist, completing the firm business handshake you've got on the grip with a gentle squeeze.\\nEarly on, anticipating the report and recoil of the rifle causes many shooters to wobble when pulling the trigger. It's a lot to keep straight at once, but getting comfortable your rifle is the only way to shoot accurately. Take lots of time setting up your shots and learn to relax. That groundwork will pay off.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Follow through.\", \"描述\": \"Just like in basketball or golf, the proper positioning and balance needs to continue all the way through the shot. Jerking your head up to see whether you hit the target is the best way to miss it. Keep your muscles relaxed, your cheek welded to the stock, the butt tight to your shoulder pocket, and keep your eye focused on the front sight post. Take a few breaths and you're ready to either check your shot or fire again.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Developing Accuracy from Any Position\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Fire from a prone position.\", \"描述\": \"Make a line with your non-firing leg and elbow that points about 25 - 30 degrees to the right of your target. Shoulder the rifle in the crook of your firing shoulder so your natural point of aim falls on your target. Keep the butt high enough in the shoulder so your head stays upright as if you were standing. Use your left hand to bring the rifle up to the target level. \\nThe prone position is the most stable of all standard firing positions because the shooter's elbows and the weight of the rifle are supported by the ground. You can also use a bipod, sandbag, or other steadying device in this position.\\nBe careful of your hot shell casings. Since you're prone, hot spent casings can roll against your skin or fall onto your body, but this applies to shooting from any position.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Shoot from a seated position.\", \"描述\": \"In this position, you'll sit cross-legged, oriented 90 degrees toward to the target. Rest your elbows on each knee to support the rifle stock, keeping your back as straight as possible to improve your accuracy.\\nThis position is very comfortable for some shooters, but is effected significantly by breathing. Maintain good breath control when firing in this position.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Shoot from the standing position with your feet shoulder width apart.\", \"描述\": \"Keep your non-firing hip pointed at the target. You want to distribute the weight of the rifle over both feet evenly to ensure the most accurate shot, so keep your elbows down, your weight balanced on your hips.\\nSecurely support the rifle by forming straight column of support with your body. 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Try placing your knee against your left tricep an inch or two above your elbow, then making minor adjustments to find the stablest, most comfortable position for you.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Strong winds can also affect aim. Again, this effect increases with distance.\\n\", \"If your shots are off-target but you are confident that you've done everything correctly, your sights or scope may not be properly aligned. Either adjust them (see: How to Sight in a Rifle), or if you can't, compensate your aim.\\n\", \"Compensate for distance. Your gun sights are usually set for a specific distance range optimized for the ammunition the gun is designed to use. Different loads are designed for certain distances. A 22 lr round is not as accurate at 100 yards (91.4 m) as a 7.62x34 is, and that round is not as accurate as a .223 is, etc. Take that into consideration when aiming. What is on target at 50 yards (45.7 m) will not be on target at 100 yards (91.4 m). 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1,550 | How to Air Condition Your Dog's House | 1. Keeping Your Dog Cool Naturally
1-1. Provide sources of shade.
One of the best things you can do to help your dog stay cool outside is to make sure there is plenty of shade outside for it to rest under. Temperatures are much cooler in the shade, so it’s important to provide some shady spaces for your dog to use when it’s hot outside.
Some good ways to create shady spots in your yard are by planting plenty of trees and bushes, by creating some kind of deck or porch space for your dog to get under, or by giving your dog a doghouse.
1-2. Keep your dog hydrated.
For humans and dogs alike, hydration is essential to staying cool in the summer. Make sure your dog has several sources of water available to it at all times so that it can drink and stay hydrated whenever it wants.
Making more than one water source available is important because your dog might knock over one of them. So you need to have at least one backup in place so your dog doesn’t go thirsty.
1-3. Set up a kiddie pool.
Get a kiddie pool and fill it up with cold water – this could be water from the hose in your yard, which is usually quite cold. This will give your pup a place to relax and cool off during the hot summer days.
You can usually find a cheap plastic kiddie pool for under $20 at most larger general supply stores – like Walmart or Target.
1-4. Let your dog inside occasionally.
No matter how well you try to keep your dog cool outside, you should consider letting them inside during extreme weather conditions. They can overheat easily, but the cool air inside will help keep them safe and healthy.
This is especially important during the hottest summer months when you need to take extra care about keeping your dog cool.
2. Buying a Doghouse Air Conditioner
2-1. Buy a doghouse.
You’ll need a sturdy wood doghouse if you want to install a useable, sustainable air conditioning system inside of it. Most pet shops, outdoor stores, and supercenter stores sell doghouses.
Spend some time finding one you like that will last for quite a while.
You can also consider building a doghouse yourself out of sturdy wood.
2-2. Purchase a doghouse air conditioning unit.
For the doghouse project, an air conditioning unit specifically designed for doghouses is probably your best option. These are designed for outdoor use and will be much less hazardous for your dog.
Check your local pet store or even an appliance store for this special kind of unit. But you may need to search online for a specific retailer that sells this product.
Regardless, you will have to be mindful about keeping the electrical parts protected from exposure to the elements by keeping it covered and out of the open.
2-3. Install the air conditioner.
Since this is a complicated mechanical system, it is best to let a licensed professional install it for you. Most companies who sell doghouse air conditioners will come out and install the equipment for you, making sure that it is done properly.
You’ll have to pay for installation, but it is often included in the price of the air conditioning unit.
2-4. Ready the doghouse.
Once the air conditioner is installed and secured to the doghouse, you’ll need to make sure it runs properly. Give it a test run before letting your dog use the doghouse.
Put your dog’s bed inside the doghouse and let the dog go inside. Then your dog will be all set.
Make sure the electrical elements are not positioned near any water sources to avoid damage or possible electrocution.
3. Installing a Standard Air Conditioner
3-1. Get the necessary tools.
As with any project, it’s important to have the right tools needed to complete the job. You will be sawing and cutting wood, as well as securing the air conditioning into place. So you will need quite a variety of tools for this job.
For this project, you’ll need a saw, hammer, nails, and an old shed or other doghouse structure.
3-2. Choose the doghouse.
It can be quite unsafe for your dog if you attempt to install an air conditioner in a small doghouse. So it is a better idea to air condition a more stable structure instead.
Consider installing an air conditioning unit inside an existing shed in your yard. This will be a safer way to help keep your dog cool in the summer.
3-3. Purchase a small air conditioning unit.
For the doghouse project, a small window unit is probably your best option. Try to find a nice used one (on Craigslist or in the newspaper classifieds), or go to an appliance store to buy a new one.
You can usually find a nice, small air conditioning window unit for less than $200.
If you don’t want to cut into the side of the doghouse, you could consider getting a portable air conditioning unit. However, you’d have to consider how to keep it from being overexposed to the elements by covering it.
3-4. Make sure the doghouse is safe.
Keep the air conditioning unit (along with all related plugs, cords, and electrical outlets) out of your dog’s reach. You don’t want your dog to gnaw on the cords and get electrocuted, or for the air conditioner to short out because it got rained on.
You might also consider insulating the doghouse to add an extra measure of protection from the elements. This will help the doghouse maintain its cool interior during the summer months.
3-5. Cut a hole for the air conditioner.
Just as you would to make room for any window air conditioning unit, cut a hole in the side of the shed. Saw a square hole where the air conditioner will go on the back side of the shed.
You may want to use a pencil to trace the outline of the air conditioner onto the wood so that you know exactly where to cut to make a hole that is the correct size.
3-6. Install the air conditioner.
After you have sawed the square, take the air conditioner and put it in the square. Carefully slide the air conditioner into the open space, making sure to avoid scraping the edges. And you don’t want to push the air conditioner too far into the shed. Make sure the front of the unit is fully inserted and then stop.
Use the accordion side panels on the window unit to adjust the unit more closely to the size of the hole. This will help it stay in place more securely.
Use the securing brackets that came with the air conditioning unit to firmly mount the unit in place. If the unit didn't come with mounting brackets, purchase or fashion a support system that will hold the air conditioner securely in place. You’ll need to use a screwdriver and/or hammer and nails to mount the safety brackets to the wall and to the unit.
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So you need to have at least one backup in place so your dog doesn’t go thirsty.\\n1-3. Set up a kiddie pool.\\nGet a kiddie pool and fill it up with cold water – this could be water from the hose in your yard, which is usually quite cold. This will give your pup a place to relax and cool off during the hot summer days. \\nYou can usually find a cheap plastic kiddie pool for under $20 at most larger general supply stores – like Walmart or Target.\\n1-4. Let your dog inside occasionally.\\nNo matter how well you try to keep your dog cool outside, you should consider letting them inside during extreme weather conditions. They can overheat easily, but the cool air inside will help keep them safe and healthy.\\nThis is especially important during the hottest summer months when you need to take extra care about keeping your dog cool.\\n2. Buying a Doghouse Air Conditioner\\n2-1. Buy a doghouse.\\nYou’ll need a sturdy wood doghouse if you want to install a useable, sustainable air conditioning system inside of it. Most pet shops, outdoor stores, and supercenter stores sell doghouses.\\nSpend some time finding one you like that will last for quite a while.\\nYou can also consider building a doghouse yourself out of sturdy wood.\\n2-2. Purchase a doghouse air conditioning unit.\\nFor the doghouse project, an air conditioning unit specifically designed for doghouses is probably your best option. These are designed for outdoor use and will be much less hazardous for your dog.\\nCheck your local pet store or even an appliance store for this special kind of unit. But you may need to search online for a specific retailer that sells this product.\\nRegardless, you will have to be mindful about keeping the electrical parts protected from exposure to the elements by keeping it covered and out of the open.\\n2-3. Install the air conditioner.\\nSince this is a complicated mechanical system, it is best to let a licensed professional install it for you. Most companies who sell doghouse air conditioners will come out and install the equipment for you, making sure that it is done properly.\\nYou’ll have to pay for installation, but it is often included in the price of the air conditioning unit.\\n2-4. Ready the doghouse.\\nOnce the air conditioner is installed and secured to the doghouse, you’ll need to make sure it runs properly. Give it a test run before letting your dog use the doghouse.\\nPut your dog’s bed inside the doghouse and let the dog go inside. Then your dog will be all set.\\nMake sure the electrical elements are not positioned near any water sources to avoid damage or possible electrocution.\\n3. Installing a Standard Air Conditioner\\n3-1. Get the necessary tools.\\nAs with any project, it’s important to have the right tools needed to complete the job. You will be sawing and cutting wood, as well as securing the air conditioning into place. So you will need quite a variety of tools for this job.\\nFor this project, you’ll need a saw, hammer, nails, and an old shed or other doghouse structure.\\n3-2. Choose the doghouse.\\nIt can be quite unsafe for your dog if you attempt to install an air conditioner in a small doghouse. So it is a better idea to air condition a more stable structure instead.\\nConsider installing an air conditioning unit inside an existing shed in your yard. This will be a safer way to help keep your dog cool in the summer.\\n3-3. Purchase a small air conditioning unit.\\nFor the doghouse project, a small window unit is probably your best option. Try to find a nice used one (on Craigslist or in the newspaper classifieds), or go to an appliance store to buy a new one.\\nYou can usually find a nice, small air conditioning window unit for less than $200.\\nIf you don’t want to cut into the side of the doghouse, you could consider getting a portable air conditioning unit. However, you’d have to consider how to keep it from being overexposed to the elements by covering it.\\n3-4. Make sure the doghouse is safe.\\nKeep the air conditioning unit (along with all related plugs, cords, and electrical outlets) out of your dog’s reach. You don’t want your dog to gnaw on the cords and get electrocuted, or for the air conditioner to short out because it got rained on.\\nYou might also consider insulating the doghouse to add an extra measure of protection from the elements. This will help the doghouse maintain its cool interior during the summer months.\\n3-5. Cut a hole for the air conditioner.\\nJust as you would to make room for any window air conditioning unit, cut a hole in the side of the shed. Saw a square hole where the air conditioner will go on the back side of the shed.\\nYou may want to use a pencil to trace the outline of the air conditioner onto the wood so that you know exactly where to cut to make a hole that is the correct size.\\n3-6. Install the air conditioner.\\nAfter you have sawed the square, take the air conditioner and put it in the square. Carefully slide the air conditioner into the open space, making sure to avoid scraping the edges. And you don’t want to push the air conditioner too far into the shed. Make sure the front of the unit is fully inserted and then stop.\\nUse the accordion side panels on the window unit to adjust the unit more closely to the size of the hole. This will help it stay in place more securely.\\nUse the securing brackets that came with the air conditioning unit to firmly mount the unit in place. If the unit didn't come with mounting brackets, purchase or fashion a support system that will hold the air conditioner securely in place. You’ll need to use a screwdriver and/or hammer and nails to mount the safety brackets to the wall and to the unit.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Dogs are man’s best friend, but sometimes dogs can’t live in the house with their humans. You might love your dog, but certain circumstances may prevent you from being able to allow your dog indoors all the time. Perhaps you or another family member are allergic. Or maybe you just don’t like all the dog hair that gets all over the furniture. Whatever the reason, it’s important to make sure your pup has a comfortable space to hang out in, especially during the hot summers. 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1,551 | How to Air Dry Parsley | 1. Steps
1-1. Harvest parsley right before the first buds open.
Harvest the herb early in the morning, but after the dew has evaporated, to help prevent wilting. To harvest, collect the leaves and stalks together, then use a sharp knife to cut them off. If you do not have your own herb garden, many grocery stores carry a selection of fresh herbs, including parsley.
1-2. Wash the parsley.
Shake the leaves lightly to remove any extra water from the rinsing process. Pat it dry carefully to avoid causing damage to the leaves.
1-3. Look for any damaged leaves, and remove them.
1-4. Gather the parsley into small bundles, and tie them together using a small piece of string.
1-5. Hang the bundles upside down in a well-ventilated, warm area to dry them.
1-6. Check the herbs from time to time to see if they are dry enough to be stored.
If the parsley crinkles between your fingers, then it is ready. If it does not, it will need more time. The time spent drying parsley will vary based on the humidity and temperature of the room where it is being dried.
1-7. Remove the dried parsley leaves from the stem carefully to prepare them for storage.
1-8. Store the dried parsley in an air-tight container until ready for use.
Tips
Though drying parsley leaves can be done outside, better results are usually seen when the parsley is dried inside. When dried indoors, you will get a better color and better flavor.
Dried herbs are generally 3 to 4 times stronger than fresh herbs, because as they dry, their flavor becomes more concentrated. When using these herbs in a recipe, make sure you pay attention to whether it calls for fresh or dried. If it calls for fresh, reduce the amount of dried you use by at least 1/4. If the herbs seem strong, reduce the amount by 1/3.
Once you know how to air dry parsley, you can try other air-dried herbs such as thyme, rosemary, sage, and summer savory.
Warnings
Drying parsley leaves in direct sunlight will cause the herbs to lose a lot of flavor and color. If you decide to dry the parsley outdoors, do your best to keep it out of the sun.
More tender-leaved herbs, such as basil, mint, oregano, and tarragon will not be as easy as drying parsley. These herbs are at an increased risk for mold if they are not dried quickly and are best suited for drying with a dehydrator. They can, however, be air dried in small quantities, if dried inside a paper bag with holes for ventilation. The bigger the bundle, the greater chance of mold.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Steps\\n1-1. Harvest parsley right before the first buds open.\\nHarvest the herb early in the morning, but after the dew has evaporated, to help prevent wilting. To harvest, collect the leaves and stalks together, then use a sharp knife to cut them off. If you do not have your own herb garden, many grocery stores carry a selection of fresh herbs, including parsley.\\n1-2. Wash the parsley.\\nShake the leaves lightly to remove any extra water from the rinsing process. Pat it dry carefully to avoid causing damage to the leaves.\\n1-3. Look for any damaged leaves, and remove them.\\n\\n1-4. Gather the parsley into small bundles, and tie them together using a small piece of string.\\n\\n1-5. Hang the bundles upside down in a well-ventilated, warm area to dry them.\\n\\n1-6. Check the herbs from time to time to see if they are dry enough to be stored.\\nIf the parsley crinkles between your fingers, then it is ready. If it does not, it will need more time. The time spent drying parsley will vary based on the humidity and temperature of the room where it is being dried.\\n1-7. Remove the dried parsley leaves from the stem carefully to prepare them for storage.\\n\\n1-8. Store the dried parsley in an air-tight container until ready for use.\\n\\nTips\\nThough drying parsley leaves can be done outside, better results are usually seen when the parsley is dried inside. When dried indoors, you will get a better color and better flavor.\\nDried herbs are generally 3 to 4 times stronger than fresh herbs, because as they dry, their flavor becomes more concentrated. When using these herbs in a recipe, make sure you pay attention to whether it calls for fresh or dried. If it calls for fresh, reduce the amount of dried you use by at least 1/4. If the herbs seem strong, reduce the amount by 1/3.\\nOnce you know how to air dry parsley, you can try other air-dried herbs such as thyme, rosemary, sage, and summer savory.\\nWarnings\\nDrying parsley leaves in direct sunlight will cause the herbs to lose a lot of flavor and color. If you decide to dry the parsley outdoors, do your best to keep it out of the sun.\\nMore tender-leaved herbs, such as basil, mint, oregano, and tarragon will not be as easy as drying parsley. These herbs are at an increased risk for mold if they are not dried quickly and are best suited for drying with a dehydrator. They can, however, be air dried in small quantities, if dried inside a paper bag with holes for ventilation. The bigger the bundle, the greater chance of mold.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Drying herbs is an excellent way to preserve them once they have stopped growing for the season. Dried parsley can add an extra sizzle to your dish in terms of color and flavor. Air drying is both cost effective and easy. Follow these steps to learn how to air dry parsley.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Steps\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Harvest parsley right before the first buds open.\", \"描述\": \"Harvest the herb early in the morning, but after the dew has evaporated, to help prevent wilting. To harvest, collect the leaves and stalks together, then use a sharp knife to cut them off. If you do not have your own herb garden, many grocery stores carry a selection of fresh herbs, including parsley.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Wash the parsley.\", \"描述\": \"Shake the leaves lightly to remove any extra water from the rinsing process. Pat it dry carefully to avoid causing damage to the leaves.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Look for any damaged leaves, and remove them.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Gather the parsley into small bundles, and tie them together using a small piece of string.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Hang the bundles upside down in a well-ventilated, warm area to dry them.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Check the herbs from time to time to see if they are dry enough to be stored.\", \"描述\": \"If the parsley crinkles between your fingers, then it is ready. If it does not, it will need more time. The time spent drying parsley will vary based on the humidity and temperature of the room where it is being dried.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Remove the dried parsley leaves from the stem carefully to prepare them for storage.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Store the dried parsley in an air-tight container until ready for use.\", \"描述\": \"\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Though drying parsley leaves can be done outside, better results are usually seen when the parsley is dried inside. When dried indoors, you will get a better color and better flavor.\\n\", \"Dried herbs are generally 3 to 4 times stronger than fresh herbs, because as they dry, their flavor becomes more concentrated. When using these herbs in a recipe, make sure you pay attention to whether it calls for fresh or dried. If it calls for fresh, reduce the amount of dried you use by at least 1/4. 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1,552 | How to Air Dry Relaxed Hair | 1. Wash and condition your hair.
Detangle the hair with a wide-toothed comb or brush.
You can also opt to use a leave-in conditioner to further prevent hair damage.
2. Apply coconut oil to your hair.
Use 5 to 6 drops for short to medium hair.
Use more for longer hair. Make sure to cover the ends of your hair thoroughly. Coconut oil protects the hair and produces a smooth texture as it dries.
3. Part your hair using your fingers or the end of a comb.
Comb the rest of your hair into place with a wide-toothed comb.
4. Grab the hair to the right side of your part.
Comb it through so it aligns into a ponytail.
Make sure there are no stray hairs.
5. Split the hair into 2 bunches.
Twist them together until you reach the ends of the hair.
6. Place a soft roller underneath the end of the hair.
Then, roll the twist up.
Flexible, soft curlers (otherwise known as a flexi-roller or flexible curler) are available at beauty supply stores and some drugstores. Roll the twist into the roller until you reach your skull. Bend the sides of the flexi-roller toward the top and center of the rolled and twisted hair.
Repeat the twist and the roller on the left side of your head.
7. Wrap a satin scarf around your head while it dries.
You can cover it with a hat if you are going out.
8. Leave the twists in your hair for 2 to 24 hours, until fully dried.
This timing will differ greatly depending upon the thickness, texture and length of your hair.
You want to wait until the hair inside the twists has dried to get the full smoothing effect of air drying with curlers.
9. Undo your twists.
Start from the bottom and working your way to the top.
10. Touch up with an iron if desired.
You can use a ceramic iron to smooth out any sections that you would like to be smoother.
11. Smooth drops of oil into the hair to further smooth down.
The results should last from 3 days to a week.
12. Finished.
Enjoy your hair!
Tips
Sleep on a satin pillowcase to smooth hair at night.
You can replace the flexible curlers with mesh curlers and part your hair into more sections. Mesh curlers allow more air to get inside the twist.
Warnings
Do not comb the hair after it has air dried. It may become frizzy.
Repeated relaxing can lead to breakage, brittleness or loss of hair.
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Place a soft roller underneath the end of the hair.\\nThen, roll the twist up.\\nFlexible, soft curlers (otherwise known as a flexi-roller or flexible curler) are available at beauty supply stores and some drugstores. Roll the twist into the roller until you reach your skull. Bend the sides of the flexi-roller toward the top and center of the rolled and twisted hair.\\nRepeat the twist and the roller on the left side of your head.\\n7. Wrap a satin scarf around your head while it dries.\\nYou can cover it with a hat if you are going out.\\n\\n8. Leave the twists in your hair for 2 to 24 hours, until fully dried.\\nThis timing will differ greatly depending upon the thickness, texture and length of your hair.\\nYou want to wait until the hair inside the twists has dried to get the full smoothing effect of air drying with curlers.\\n9. Undo your twists.\\nStart from the bottom and working your way to the top.\\n\\n10. Touch up with an iron if desired.\\nYou can use a ceramic iron to smooth out any sections that you would like to be smoother.\\n\\n11. Smooth drops of oil into the hair to further smooth down.\\nThe results should last from 3 days to a week.\\n\\n12. Finished.\\nEnjoy your hair!\\n\\nTips\\nSleep on a satin pillowcase to smooth hair at night.\\nYou can replace the flexible curlers with mesh curlers and part your hair into more sections. Mesh curlers allow more air to get inside the twist.\\nWarnings\\nDo not comb the hair after it has air dried. It may become frizzy.\\nRepeated relaxing can lead to breakage, brittleness or loss of hair.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Relaxed hair needs to be treated gently and rarely blow dried, but keeping it loose while air drying won't guarantee that it dries straight. This article will lead you through an easy regimen of twisting or using rollers to help to keep hair straight without causing breakage. Read on to learn what to do!\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Wash and condition your hair.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Detangle the hair with a wide-toothed comb or brush.\", \"描述\": \"You can also opt to use a leave-in conditioner to further prevent hair damage.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Apply coconut oil to your hair.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Use 5 to 6 drops for short to medium hair.\", \"描述\": \"Use more for longer hair. Make sure to cover the ends of your hair thoroughly. 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Bend the sides of the flexi-roller toward the top and center of the rolled and twisted hair.\\nRepeat the twist and the roller on the left side of your head.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Wrap a satin scarf around your head while it dries.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"You can cover it with a hat if you are going out.\", \"描述\": \"\"}]}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Leave the twists in your hair for 2 to 24 hours, until fully dried.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"This timing will differ greatly depending upon the thickness, texture and length of your hair.\", \"描述\": \"You want to wait until the hair inside the twists has dried to get the full smoothing effect of air drying with curlers.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Undo your twists.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Start from the bottom and working your way to the top.\", \"描述\": \"\"}]}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Touch up with an iron if desired.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"You can use a ceramic iron to smooth out any sections that you would like to be smoother.\", \"描述\": \"\"}]}, {\"编号\": 11, \"标题\": \"Smooth drops of oil into the hair to further smooth down.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"The results should last from 3 days to a week.\", \"描述\": \"\"}]}, {\"编号\": 12, \"标题\": \"Finished.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Enjoy your hair!\", \"描述\": \"\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Sleep on a satin pillowcase to smooth hair at night.\\n\", \"You can replace the flexible curlers with mesh curlers and part your hair into more sections. 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1,553 | How to Air Dry Thick Hair | 1. Washing and Detangling Your Hair
1-1. Cut down on shampooing your hair.
Washing your hair strips away moisture, which leads to frizz. Try to shampoo you hair once a week and never more than a couple times a week. Instead of washing it, just apply a little leave-in conditioner to the ends of your hair each day, or you can treat the ends of your hair with regular conditioner when you’re in the shower. If you’re too intimidated by the thought of cutting out shampoo, try a cleansing conditioner that will gently remove oil while still moisturizing your hair.
1-2. Shampoo only your roots.
When you apply shampoo, only lather up the hair around your scalp. It's the youngest and most oily area of your hair, while the ends are the oldest and driest, so they don't need the same amount of washing. Massage the shampoo into your roots with your fingers and then rinse it out.
1-3. Comb your hair in the shower.
Use a wide-toothed comb to detangle your hair while it’s still wet. To help prevent breakage, try combing it while the conditioner is still in your hair, then rinse when you’re done. Don’t wait until your hair starts to dry to comb it. If you wait too long, combing can make hair frizzy.
2. Drying Your Hair
2-1. Use your hands to squeeze out excess water.
Once you’re done showering, gather your hair into a ponytail with your hands at the back of your head and move down the length of your hair, squeezing the water down as you go. This will help excess water run off the ends of your hair to prepare for the towel.
2-2. Blot your hair with an absorbent towel.
Do not rub your hair vigorously with the towel. The friction of rubbing not only results in frizz but also breakage. Wrap the towel gently around your hair and squeeze it in various spots to absorb as much water as possible.
2-3. Run your fingers through your hair.
Slide your fingers through your hair at the scalp, and then run them through your hair down to the ends. This allows the air to work through the hair, decreasing drying time.
2-4. Use your fingers to style your hair.
If you want defined curls or waves in your hair as it dries, try twisting several sections of hair around a finger and holding it for a few seconds to create spirals. For a beach waves look, apply an anti-frizz product and scrunch your hair up in your palm before releasing it.
2-5. Braid your hair to create more defined waves.
Divide your hair into 2-4 parts, depending on your hair's thickness. Braid each part and secure each braid with a rubber band. When your braids feel dry to the touch, undo them and enjoy your beautiful waves.
If you're hair is naturally straight, this approach may work better for you than creating twists with your fingers.
If you don't like the way your hair looks while braided, you can use hair clips to pin your braids up--keeping them on top of your head for a cute updo until they are dry.
3. Finding the Right Products
3-1. Switch to either a microfiber towel or a t-shirt.
Microfiber towels and t-shirts are gentler on your hair than traditional, terrycloth towels. Microfiber towels are also more absorbent than traditional towels, so you should use a microfiber towel to help your hair dry faster if you have straight or wavy hair. However, if you have curly hair, try using a t-shirt instead. T-shirts are less absorbent, and the extra moisture helps to create soft curls.
Long sleeve t-shirts work best because they are easier to wrap and tie around your head.
3-2. Ditch the brush for a comb.
Hairbrushes will only add frizz to your thick hair. Find a comb, preferably a wide-toothed one, and use it sparingly, such as only in the shower or when your hair is already wet. Avoid combing or brushing dry hair, especially if your hair is curly, since the resulting frizz could get out of control.
3-3. Fight frizz with anti-frizz products.
Apply a serum or oil suitable for your hair type to get silky, shiny hair. Try a gel-based product for straight hair and a cream or mousse for curly hair. Do not use products intended for blow drying as many of them are activated by the heat of the blow dryer.
To protect the ends of your hair, apply an anti-breakage serum to them while your hair is still wet.
3-4. Apply leave-in conditioner at least once a week.
While your hair is still wet, saturate it with leave-in conditioner from root to tip, or just from the middle down if you're concerned about excess oil from your scalp. If you don’t have a leave-in conditioner, you can do the same thing with coconut oil, and allow the product to sit in your hair as it dries. This will help restore lost moisture to your hair and eliminate frizz.
Avoid overloading your hair with too many products, since this can make it stiff or greasy.
3-5. Use hair clips to create volume.
If you want to add extra volume to your roots, gather a section of hair at a time and lift the hair up at the root before sliding a clip in. Do this several times around your part and the crown of your head. Then remove the clips once your hair is dry and enjoy the extra lift.
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Comb your hair in the shower.\\nUse a wide-toothed comb to detangle your hair while it’s still wet. To help prevent breakage, try combing it while the conditioner is still in your hair, then rinse when you’re done. Don’t wait until your hair starts to dry to comb it. If you wait too long, combing can make hair frizzy.\\n2. Drying Your Hair\\n2-1. Use your hands to squeeze out excess water.\\nOnce you’re done showering, gather your hair into a ponytail with your hands at the back of your head and move down the length of your hair, squeezing the water down as you go. This will help excess water run off the ends of your hair to prepare for the towel.\\n2-2. Blot your hair with an absorbent towel.\\nDo not rub your hair vigorously with the towel. The friction of rubbing not only results in frizz but also breakage. Wrap the towel gently around your hair and squeeze it in various spots to absorb as much water as possible.\\n2-3. Run your fingers through your hair.\\nSlide your fingers through your hair at the scalp, and then run them through your hair down to the ends. This allows the air to work through the hair, decreasing drying time.\\n2-4. Use your fingers to style your hair.\\nIf you want defined curls or waves in your hair as it dries, try twisting several sections of hair around a finger and holding it for a few seconds to create spirals. For a beach waves look, apply an anti-frizz product and scrunch your hair up in your palm before releasing it.\\n2-5. Braid your hair to create more defined waves.\\nDivide your hair into 2-4 parts, depending on your hair's thickness. Braid each part and secure each braid with a rubber band. When your braids feel dry to the touch, undo them and enjoy your beautiful waves.\\nIf you're hair is naturally straight, this approach may work better for you than creating twists with your fingers.\\nIf you don't like the way your hair looks while braided, you can use hair clips to pin your braids up--keeping them on top of your head for a cute updo until they are dry.\\n3. Finding the Right Products\\n3-1. Switch to either a microfiber towel or a t-shirt.\\nMicrofiber towels and t-shirts are gentler on your hair than traditional, terrycloth towels. Microfiber towels are also more absorbent than traditional towels, so you should use a microfiber towel to help your hair dry faster if you have straight or wavy hair. However, if you have curly hair, try using a t-shirt instead. T-shirts are less absorbent, and the extra moisture helps to create soft curls.\\nLong sleeve t-shirts work best because they are easier to wrap and tie around your head.\\n3-2. Ditch the brush for a comb.\\nHairbrushes will only add frizz to your thick hair. Find a comb, preferably a wide-toothed one, and use it sparingly, such as only in the shower or when your hair is already wet. Avoid combing or brushing dry hair, especially if your hair is curly, since the resulting frizz could get out of control.\\n3-3. Fight frizz with anti-frizz products.\\nApply a serum or oil suitable for your hair type to get silky, shiny hair. Try a gel-based product for straight hair and a cream or mousse for curly hair. Do not use products intended for blow drying as many of them are activated by the heat of the blow dryer.\\nTo protect the ends of your hair, apply an anti-breakage serum to them while your hair is still wet.\\n3-4. Apply leave-in conditioner at least once a week.\\nWhile your hair is still wet, saturate it with leave-in conditioner from root to tip, or just from the middle down if you're concerned about excess oil from your scalp. If you don’t have a leave-in conditioner, you can do the same thing with coconut oil, and allow the product to sit in your hair as it dries. This will help restore lost moisture to your hair and eliminate frizz.\\nAvoid overloading your hair with too many products, since this can make it stiff or greasy.\\n3-5. Use hair clips to create volume.\\nIf you want to add extra volume to your roots, gather a section of hair at a time and lift the hair up at the root before sliding a clip in. Do this several times around your part and the crown of your head. Then remove the clips once your hair is dry and enjoy the extra lift.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Using a blow dryer on hair exposes it to extreme heat that can leave it dry and brittle. However, just letting your hair air dry often results in frizz, especially if you have thick hair. It takes a change in routine and some specialty products to get thick hair to air dry properly.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Washing and Detangling Your Hair\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Cut down on shampooing your hair.\", \"描述\": \"Washing your hair strips away moisture, which leads to frizz. Try to shampoo you hair once a week and never more than a couple times a week. Instead of washing it, just apply a little leave-in conditioner to the ends of your hair each day, or you can treat the ends of your hair with regular conditioner when you’re in the shower. If you’re too intimidated by the thought of cutting out shampoo, try a cleansing conditioner that will gently remove oil while still moisturizing your hair.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Shampoo only your roots.\", \"描述\": \"When you apply shampoo, only lather up the hair around your scalp. It's the youngest and most oily area of your hair, while the ends are the oldest and driest, so they don't need the same amount of washing. Massage the shampoo into your roots with your fingers and then rinse it out.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Comb your hair in the shower.\", \"描述\": \"Use a wide-toothed comb to detangle your hair while it’s still wet. To help prevent breakage, try combing it while the conditioner is still in your hair, then rinse when you’re done. Don’t wait until your hair starts to dry to comb it. If you wait too long, combing can make hair frizzy.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Drying Your Hair\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Use your hands to squeeze out excess water.\", \"描述\": \"Once you’re done showering, gather your hair into a ponytail with your hands at the back of your head and move down the length of your hair, squeezing the water down as you go. This will help excess water run off the ends of your hair to prepare for the towel.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Blot your hair with an absorbent towel.\", \"描述\": \"Do not rub your hair vigorously with the towel. The friction of rubbing not only results in frizz but also breakage. Wrap the towel gently around your hair and squeeze it in various spots to absorb as much water as possible.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Run your fingers through your hair.\", \"描述\": \"Slide your fingers through your hair at the scalp, and then run them through your hair down to the ends. This allows the air to work through the hair, decreasing drying time.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Use your fingers to style your hair.\", \"描述\": \"If you want defined curls or waves in your hair as it dries, try twisting several sections of hair around a finger and holding it for a few seconds to create spirals. For a beach waves look, apply an anti-frizz product and scrunch your hair up in your palm before releasing it.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Braid your hair to create more defined waves.\", \"描述\": \"Divide your hair into 2-4 parts, depending on your hair's thickness. Braid each part and secure each braid with a rubber band. When your braids feel dry to the touch, undo them and enjoy your beautiful waves.\\nIf you're hair is naturally straight, this approach may work better for you than creating twists with your fingers.\\nIf you don't like the way your hair looks while braided, you can use hair clips to pin your braids up--keeping them on top of your head for a cute updo until they are dry.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Finding the Right Products\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Switch to either a microfiber towel or a t-shirt.\", \"描述\": \"Microfiber towels and t-shirts are gentler on your hair than traditional, terrycloth towels. Microfiber towels are also more absorbent than traditional towels, so you should use a microfiber towel to help your hair dry faster if you have straight or wavy hair. However, if you have curly hair, try using a t-shirt instead. T-shirts are less absorbent, and the extra moisture helps to create soft curls.\\nLong sleeve t-shirts work best because they are easier to wrap and tie around your head.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Ditch the brush for a comb.\", \"描述\": \"Hairbrushes will only add frizz to your thick hair. Find a comb, preferably a wide-toothed one, and use it sparingly, such as only in the shower or when your hair is already wet. Avoid combing or brushing dry hair, especially if your hair is curly, since the resulting frizz could get out of control.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Fight frizz with anti-frizz products.\", \"描述\": \"Apply a serum or oil suitable for your hair type to get silky, shiny hair. 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1,554 | How to Air Dry Your Hair Straight | 1. Air-Drying Straight or Wavy Hair
1-1. Wash your hair
Shampoo your hair and rinse away the suds, then generously apply conditioner from about mid-way down your hair all the way to the ends. Rinse out the conditioner thoroughly with cool water to help seal the cuticle, which will make your hair look shiny and smooth.
If your hair is thick or frizzy, consider cutting back to only washing it 1-2 times a week, and use a deep conditioner about once a week. That can help your strands look smoother when they're air-dried.
1-2. Detangle your hair with a wide-tooth comb while you’re in the shower.
When your hair is wet, it’s fragile and more prone to breakage. The best time to detangle it is while it’s still slick and wet, right after you condition it. Before you get out of the shower, comb out any tangles, then smooth your hair into the style you want it to have.
1-3. Blot your hair dry with a soft towel.
Once you’ve combed your hair, get out of the shower and gently towel-dry your hair. Squeeze your hair from the roots to the tips, but don’t rub vigorously, as the friction can damage your hair. Continue blotting until your hair is just damp.
Microfiber towels or old T-shirts are great for gently drying your hair.
1-4. Work cream or straightening balm into your hair if it’s naturally wavy.
To tame your natural waves, coat your hair evenly with a leave-in styling product like cream, spray, straightening balm, or hair oil. This will help your hair stay straighter as it dries, and it will make your hair look smoother and shinier when you’re finished.
There are a lot of factors that affect how well a product will work on your hair, like the texture and thickness of your hair, your natural wave pattern, and your scalp chemistry. Keep in mind that it can sometimes take a little trial and error to find the perfect product.
Some products are designed to be used with heat tools like a straightener or hair dryer.
1-5. Comb your hair into the shape you want it to dry.
Part your hair in the center or on the side depending on the style you want your hair to dry in. Make sure to comb your bangs toward or away from your face to add a different style.
1-6. Place clips in your hair at the roots if you want more volume.
By lifting your hair with clips, your roots will dry slightly lifted. This is a great way to get more volume around your face or at your crown, where hair tends to look slightly limp sometimes. Try using a plastic duckbill clip for the smoothest result.
If you’re worried about having creases in your hair, put a small square of tissue between your hair and the clip.
You can also clip your hair behind your ears for a sleek look.
1-7. Smooth your hair with a sleek brush every 5 minutes if you have one.
If you have one, brush your hair out as straight as you possibly can every 5 minutes or so. Brush it as straight as possible. Continue doing this until your hair is completely dry.
You can also use a wide-tooth comb if you prefer.
1-8. Spray hairspray onto a brush and smooth down flyaways.
Once your hair is dry, spritz a little hairspray on your brush bristles. Then, brush your hair around your face and at the top of your head to help tame any stray pieces of hair that lifted while your hair was drying.
Don’t forget to wash your hairbrush to remove any hairspray residue!
2. Straightening Curly Hair with Rollers
2-1. Wash, condition, and detangle your hair in the shower.
Shampoo your hair as you normally would, then condition it from the roots to the ends. Be sure to fully saturate the ends of your hair with conditioner, since they tend to get the driest. Detangle your hair with a wide-tooth comb while your conditioner is soaking in, then rinse your hair thoroughly.
Combing your hair while you have the conditioner in will help minimize breakage.
2-2. Blot your hair gently with a microfiber towel to remove excess water.
Using a soft towel, gently squeeze and blot your hair, but try not to rub it vigorously, as this can be damaging. Continue towel-drying your hair until it’s damp, rather than soaking wet.
2-3. Work a styling product into your hair.
Look for a smoothing or straightening product that doesn’t need to be heat activated. If your curls are loose, you might only need a lightweight mousse or cream product, but if you have tight curls, a heavier product like a gel might give you more control over the finished product.
2-4. Divide your hair into sections.
You’ll need 1 section for each roller. The amount of sections you’ll need depends on the thickness of your hair and the size of the rollers, but you’ll probably need at least 6 rollers—3 on each side.
If your hair is tightly coiled or very thick, you may need 8 or more sections.
2-5. Wrap each section tightly onto a jumbo plastic roller.
Place the roller under the ends of one of your sections of hair, then roll the hair tightly onto the roller. Roll all the way up to your scalp, then use clips or pins to secure the roller.
Jumbo rollers are typically 1 ⁄2–2 in (3.8–5.1 cm) in diameter, and you can find them wherever hair supplies are sold.
Your hair has to be tight on the rollers in order to straighten out your curls.
The angle you roll at controls how much volume your hair has. Lift your hair higher before rolling if you want to have more volume.
2-6. Leave the rollers in for 2-3 hours or overnight.
Allow your hair to dry completely on the rollers. This might take as little as 2-3 hours, but if your hair is very thick, it could take longer.
If you’re not sure how long it will take for your hair to dry, you might want to plan to sleep with the rollers in place. You may also dampen hair with a spray bottle instead of washing it if you want to rollers to set faster.
2-7. Remove the rollers and use your fingers to style your hair.
Once your hair is dry, take the rollers out. Smooth your hair with your fingers, and use hairspray or a lightweight oil to tame any frizzy flyaways.
3. Wrapping Wavy or Curly Hair to Dry
3-1. Wash and condition your hair.
Cleanse your hair with your normal shampoo and rinse it thoroughly, then saturate your hair with conditioner. While you have the conditioner in your hair, detangle it with a wide-tooth comb. Once you’ve combed it out, rinse away the conditioner with cool water.
The cool water will help seal your hair’s cuticles, making it look shiny.
3-2. Blot your hair with a microfiber towel.
Once you get out of the shower, use a soft microfiber towel or an old T-shirt to gently squeeze away excess moisture. Continue squeezing and blotting your hair until it’s just damp, not soaking wet.
Do not rub your hair too vigorously, as this can lead to breakage.
3-3. Wrap a section of your hair around your head and pin it in place.
Starting at the front of your head, take a small section of your hair and wrap it around your head just above your ears. When you get to the end of the strand, use a bobby pin to secure the section in place.
3-4. Continue wrapping your hair all the way around your head.
Once the first section is pinned, take the next section from the same side and wrap it around your head as well. Pin it place, then continue for each section all the way to the back of your head. Then, start again at the front on the opposite side of your head and wrap the rest of your hair in sections.
By wrapping your hair, it will dry with a gentle curve, but it should look smooth and straight once you take it down.
Make sure you’re wrapping your hair all in the same direction.
3-5. Leave your hair to dry overnight, then style it with your fingers.
It can take several hours for your hair to air-dry, especially when it’s wrapped tightly in this way. This is a great method for straightening your hair while you sleep if you like to wash your hair overnight. Once your hair is dry, remove the pins that hold the sections in place, then use your fingers to smooth out your hair and enjoy your straight style!
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Blot your hair dry with a soft towel.\\nOnce you’ve combed your hair, get out of the shower and gently towel-dry your hair. Squeeze your hair from the roots to the tips, but don’t rub vigorously, as the friction can damage your hair. Continue blotting until your hair is just damp.\\nMicrofiber towels or old T-shirts are great for gently drying your hair.\\n1-4. Work cream or straightening balm into your hair if it’s naturally wavy.\\nTo tame your natural waves, coat your hair evenly with a leave-in styling product like cream, spray, straightening balm, or hair oil. This will help your hair stay straighter as it dries, and it will make your hair look smoother and shinier when you’re finished.\\nThere are a lot of factors that affect how well a product will work on your hair, like the texture and thickness of your hair, your natural wave pattern, and your scalp chemistry. 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Smooth your hair with a sleek brush every 5 minutes if you have one.\\nIf you have one, brush your hair out as straight as you possibly can every 5 minutes or so. Brush it as straight as possible. Continue doing this until your hair is completely dry.\\nYou can also use a wide-tooth comb if you prefer.\\n1-8. Spray hairspray onto a brush and smooth down flyaways.\\nOnce your hair is dry, spritz a little hairspray on your brush bristles. Then, brush your hair around your face and at the top of your head to help tame any stray pieces of hair that lifted while your hair was drying.\\nDon’t forget to wash your hairbrush to remove any hairspray residue!\\n2. Straightening Curly Hair with Rollers\\n2-1. Wash, condition, and detangle your hair in the shower.\\nShampoo your hair as you normally would, then condition it from the roots to the ends. Be sure to fully saturate the ends of your hair with conditioner, since they tend to get the driest. 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Blot your hair with a microfiber towel.\\nOnce you get out of the shower, use a soft microfiber towel or an old T-shirt to gently squeeze away excess moisture. Continue squeezing and blotting your hair until it’s just damp, not soaking wet.\\nDo not rub your hair too vigorously, as this can lead to breakage.\\n3-3. Wrap a section of your hair around your head and pin it in place.\\nStarting at the front of your head, take a small section of your hair and wrap it around your head just above your ears. When you get to the end of the strand, use a bobby pin to secure the section in place.\\n3-4. Continue wrapping your hair all the way around your head.\\nOnce the first section is pinned, take the next section from the same side and wrap it around your head as well. Pin it place, then continue for each section all the way to the back of your head. 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1,555 | How to Air Fry Bacon | 1. Cooking Bacon in an Air Fryer
1-1. Preheat the air fryer before adding the bacon.
Your air fryer requires a two to three minute preheating period. This allows the machine time to achieve the temperature necessary to begin cooking your bacon. For most models, simply set the air fryer to the desired temperature and wait at least two minutes before adding your bacon to the air fryer’s cooking basket.
Operate your air fryer only on level, heat-resistant surfaces. Further, ensure that there is at least a hand’s length worth of open space behind the air fryer’s exhaust.
1-2. Spray oil onto the bacon.
You’ll need to apply a thin coat of oil directly to the bacon you place in the air fryer’s cooking basket. The best way to do so is by using a spray bottle filled with your favored cooking oil. Spray the bottom of the cooking basket as well, to reduce sticking, and spray. For crispy bacon, spray on only a single thin layer of oil.
Opt for a hand-pumped plastic spray bottle and fill it with liquid oil, such as olive oil.
While you can buy spray-able oil, the aerosol can break down some of the non-stick surfaces you use in your kitchen (including the one on your air fryer basket).
1-3. Space the bacon out in the basket.
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer’s cooking basket by limiting the amount you put in. Since basket sizes differ, there is no standard amount that is ideal. The important thing is that air is allowed to circulate around the bacon and come into contact with almost all of the bacon’s surface. As such, avoid piles of bacon that cause some pieces to be covered up.
Proper air circulation shortens cooking time and ensures optimal cooking results, particularly in terms of crispiness.
1-4. Shake the basket during cooking.
While the air fryer is cooking your bacon, pause it once to twice to remove the basket and shake it. This will adjust the bacon’s position in the basket, and help ensure that it is evenly cooked. To ensure that each piece if adequately adjusted during cooking, you can also use tongs to simply flip individual slices of bacon.
1-5. Follow the directions that came with your air fryer.
Length of cook time and recommend cooking temperature will vary from model to model. As such, use the chart of other information source that came with your air fryer to determine the proper cook time and temperature.
One of the benefits of an air fryer is that you can remove the cooking basket whenever you like to check on your food.
2. Managing Your Air Fryer
2-1. Add water to the drip tray.
Since bacon is naturally fatty, grease will likely drip off of the bacon and onto the tray beneath the cooking basket. To prevent the grease from burning and making smoke, add a bit of water to the tray. This will help the grease cool.
To minimize the amount of fat that drips from your bacon during cooking, dab individual pieces with paper towel before placing them in the cooking basket.
Smoke from fat and grease is white. If there is ever black smoke coming from your air fryer, turn it off. Once the machine has cooled, look inside the heating element compartment and clear any food that has gotten into it.
2-2. Allow the air fryer to cool.
Once you’re finished with the air fryer, turn it off. The machine may have a shut down process that allows the fan to continue running as it cools down. As such, don’t be alarmed if it’s still making noise, just check to ensure it is turned off. The fan will likely turn off after 20 to 30 seconds.
Do not handle the air fryer until it has cooled down. Unplug the machine and remove the cooking basket and drawer.
2-3. Wash the components of the fryer with hot, soapy water.
Be sure to wash the basket, the drawer that holds the basket, and the drip tray beneath the basket. Use a sponge or soft brush to avoid damaging the non-stick coating of the basket. Soaking these pieces in soapy water may make cleaning easier. These items are also likely top-rack dishwasher safe.
Wipe down the surface of the machine with a damp clean cloth and spot clean any particular locations that need it.
2-4. Turn the air fryer back on to dry it.
After cleaning and rinsing, plug the machine back in. Turn it on for two or three minutes. This will dry all of the components of the machine better than you could by hand. Don't forget to turn it off and unplug it after it has dried.
Always store your air fryer in a clean, dry area.
3. Making Bacon Dishes in Your Air Fryer
3-1. Make bacon-topped meatloaf.
To make a meal that will yield several servings, first gather one pound of ground beef, ⅔ of a cup of bread crumbs, ¼ of a cup of ketchup, one teaspoon each of salt and pepper, one tablespoon of dried onion, one beaten egg, two strips of thin bacon, and barbecue sauce. Combine everything but the bacon and sauce in a mixing bowl and fashion into a loaf about as long as a dollar bill.
After pre-heating, cooking the loaf for 20 minutes at 350ºF (177ºC). Remove the basket with the meatloaf still in it.
Cut the bacon into shorter strips and position them on top of the meatloaf. Brush barbecue sauce onto each and place everything back in the air fryer for 15 more minutes.
Ensure the meatloaf is finished before turning off the air fryer. If not, cook for five more minutes at a time until the meatloaf is fully cooked.
3-2. Cook bacon-wrapped shrimp.
For four servings, gather 16 pieces of peeled and deveined tiger shrimp and 16 slices of thinly sliced bacon. With the bacon at air temp, wrap each slice around its own piece of shrimp. Start at the head of the shrimp and wrap towards the tail. Refrigerate your beautiful meat sculptures for 20 minutes. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (199°C) and cook your bacon-wrapped shrimp for 5-7 minutes.
Allow your creations to cool and drain excess fluid on a paper towel before serving.
3-3. Bake cheesy bacon croquettes.
For six servings, gather a pound of sharp cheddar, a pound of thinly sliced bacon, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 beaten eggs, and 1 cup breadcrumbs. Cut the cheese into six portions and wrap each in two slices of bacon. The bacon should fully enclose the cheese.
Place your creations in the freezer for five minutes to firm them up, but take care not to forget about them.
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (199°C). Meanwhile, mix the breadcrumbs with the oil until even blended. Dip each cheesy bacon block into flour, then eggs, then the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to ensure adhesion.
Double dip, if you so desire, into the eggs and then the breadcrumbs. This will help prevent the cheese from escaping.
Cook the croquettes in the air fryer for 7-8 minutes or until they begin to brown.
Warnings
Do not attempt to disassemble and service your air fryer. Contact the place of purchase or the manufacturer about what to do if your air fryer is broken.
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For crispy bacon, spray on only a single thin layer of oil.\\nOpt for a hand-pumped plastic spray bottle and fill it with liquid oil, such as olive oil.\\nWhile you can buy spray-able oil, the aerosol can break down some of the non-stick surfaces you use in your kitchen (including the one on your air fryer basket).\\n1-3. Space the bacon out in the basket.\\nAvoid overcrowding the air fryer’s cooking basket by limiting the amount you put in. Since basket sizes differ, there is no standard amount that is ideal. The important thing is that air is allowed to circulate around the bacon and come into contact with almost all of the bacon’s surface. As such, avoid piles of bacon that cause some pieces to be covered up.\\nProper air circulation shortens cooking time and ensures optimal cooking results, particularly in terms of crispiness.\\n1-4. Shake the basket during cooking.\\nWhile the air fryer is cooking your bacon, pause it once to twice to remove the basket and shake it. This will adjust the bacon’s position in the basket, and help ensure that it is evenly cooked. To ensure that each piece if adequately adjusted during cooking, you can also use tongs to simply flip individual slices of bacon.\\n1-5. Follow the directions that came with your air fryer.\\nLength of cook time and recommend cooking temperature will vary from model to model. As such, use the chart of other information source that came with your air fryer to determine the proper cook time and temperature.\\nOne of the benefits of an air fryer is that you can remove the cooking basket whenever you like to check on your food.\\n2. Managing Your Air Fryer\\n2-1. Add water to the drip tray.\\nSince bacon is naturally fatty, grease will likely drip off of the bacon and onto the tray beneath the cooking basket. To prevent the grease from burning and making smoke, add a bit of water to the tray. This will help the grease cool.\\nTo minimize the amount of fat that drips from your bacon during cooking, dab individual pieces with paper towel before placing them in the cooking basket.\\nSmoke from fat and grease is white. If there is ever black smoke coming from your air fryer, turn it off. Once the machine has cooled, look inside the heating element compartment and clear any food that has gotten into it.\\n2-2. Allow the air fryer to cool.\\nOnce you’re finished with the air fryer, turn it off. The machine may have a shut down process that allows the fan to continue running as it cools down. As such, don’t be alarmed if it’s still making noise, just check to ensure it is turned off. The fan will likely turn off after 20 to 30 seconds.\\nDo not handle the air fryer until it has cooled down. Unplug the machine and remove the cooking basket and drawer.\\n2-3. Wash the components of the fryer with hot, soapy water.\\nBe sure to wash the basket, the drawer that holds the basket, and the drip tray beneath the basket. Use a sponge or soft brush to avoid damaging the non-stick coating of the basket. Soaking these pieces in soapy water may make cleaning easier. These items are also likely top-rack dishwasher safe.\\nWipe down the surface of the machine with a damp clean cloth and spot clean any particular locations that need it.\\n2-4. Turn the air fryer back on to dry it.\\nAfter cleaning and rinsing, plug the machine back in. Turn it on for two or three minutes. This will dry all of the components of the machine better than you could by hand. Don't forget to turn it off and unplug it after it has dried.\\nAlways store your air fryer in a clean, dry area.\\n3. Making Bacon Dishes in Your Air Fryer\\n3-1. Make bacon-topped meatloaf.\\nTo make a meal that will yield several servings, first gather one pound of ground beef, ⅔ of a cup of bread crumbs, ¼ of a cup of ketchup, one teaspoon each of salt and pepper, one tablespoon of dried onion, one beaten egg, two strips of thin bacon, and barbecue sauce. Combine everything but the bacon and sauce in a mixing bowl and fashion into a loaf about as long as a dollar bill.\\nAfter pre-heating, cooking the loaf for 20 minutes at 350ºF (177ºC). Remove the basket with the meatloaf still in it.\\nCut the bacon into shorter strips and position them on top of the meatloaf. Brush barbecue sauce onto each and place everything back in the air fryer for 15 more minutes.\\nEnsure the meatloaf is finished before turning off the air fryer. If not, cook for five more minutes at a time until the meatloaf is fully cooked.\\n3-2. Cook bacon-wrapped shrimp.\\nFor four servings, gather 16 pieces of peeled and deveined tiger shrimp and 16 slices of thinly sliced bacon. With the bacon at air temp, wrap each slice around its own piece of shrimp. Start at the head of the shrimp and wrap towards the tail. Refrigerate your beautiful meat sculptures for 20 minutes. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (199°C) and cook your bacon-wrapped shrimp for 5-7 minutes.\\nAllow your creations to cool and drain excess fluid on a paper towel before serving.\\n3-3. Bake cheesy bacon croquettes.\\nFor six servings, gather a pound of sharp cheddar, a pound of thinly sliced bacon, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 beaten eggs, and 1 cup breadcrumbs. Cut the cheese into six portions and wrap each in two slices of bacon. The bacon should fully enclose the cheese.\\nPlace your creations in the freezer for five minutes to firm them up, but take care not to forget about them.\\nPreheat the air fryer to 390°F (199°C). Meanwhile, mix the breadcrumbs with the oil until even blended. Dip each cheesy bacon block into flour, then eggs, then the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to ensure adhesion.\\nDouble dip, if you so desire, into the eggs and then the breadcrumbs. This will help prevent the cheese from escaping.\\nCook the croquettes in the air fryer for 7-8 minutes or until they begin to brown.\\nWarnings\\nDo not attempt to disassemble and service your air fryer. Contact the place of purchase or the manufacturer about what to do if your air fryer is broken.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"An air fryer is a machine that suspends food, such as bacon, in a wire basket and cycles hot air over and around it. This produce effects similar to baking, grilling, or frying. Further, much less oil is necessary compared to other cooking methods, and your bacon will drip away excess fat while air frying. 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The best way to do so is by using a spray bottle filled with your favored cooking oil. Spray the bottom of the cooking basket as well, to reduce sticking, and spray. For crispy bacon, spray on only a single thin layer of oil.\\nOpt for a hand-pumped plastic spray bottle and fill it with liquid oil, such as olive oil.\\nWhile you can buy spray-able oil, the aerosol can break down some of the non-stick surfaces you use in your kitchen (including the one on your air fryer basket).\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Space the bacon out in the basket.\", \"描述\": \"Avoid overcrowding the air fryer’s cooking basket by limiting the amount you put in. Since basket sizes differ, there is no standard amount that is ideal. The important thing is that air is allowed to circulate around the bacon and come into contact with almost all of the bacon’s surface. As such, avoid piles of bacon that cause some pieces to be covered up.\\nProper air circulation shortens cooking time and ensures optimal cooking results, particularly in terms of crispiness.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Shake the basket during cooking.\", \"描述\": \"While the air fryer is cooking your bacon, pause it once to twice to remove the basket and shake it. This will adjust the bacon’s position in the basket, and help ensure that it is evenly cooked. To ensure that each piece if adequately adjusted during cooking, you can also use tongs to simply flip individual slices of bacon.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Follow the directions that came with your air fryer.\", \"描述\": \"Length of cook time and recommend cooking temperature will vary from model to model. As such, use the chart of other information source that came with your air fryer to determine the proper cook time and temperature.\\nOne of the benefits of an air fryer is that you can remove the cooking basket whenever you like to check on your food.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Managing Your Air Fryer\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Add water to the drip tray.\", \"描述\": \"Since bacon is naturally fatty, grease will likely drip off of the bacon and onto the tray beneath the cooking basket. To prevent the grease from burning and making smoke, add a bit of water to the tray. This will help the grease cool.\\nTo minimize the amount of fat that drips from your bacon during cooking, dab individual pieces with paper towel before placing them in the cooking basket.\\nSmoke from fat and grease is white. If there is ever black smoke coming from your air fryer, turn it off. Once the machine has cooled, look inside the heating element compartment and clear any food that has gotten into it.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Allow the air fryer to cool.\", \"描述\": \"Once you’re finished with the air fryer, turn it off. The machine may have a shut down process that allows the fan to continue running as it cools down. As such, don’t be alarmed if it’s still making noise, just check to ensure it is turned off. The fan will likely turn off after 20 to 30 seconds.\\nDo not handle the air fryer until it has cooled down. Unplug the machine and remove the cooking basket and drawer.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Wash the components of the fryer with hot, soapy water.\", \"描述\": \"Be sure to wash the basket, the drawer that holds the basket, and the drip tray beneath the basket. Use a sponge or soft brush to avoid damaging the non-stick coating of the basket. Soaking these pieces in soapy water may make cleaning easier. 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Combine everything but the bacon and sauce in a mixing bowl and fashion into a loaf about as long as a dollar bill.\\nAfter pre-heating, cooking the loaf for 20 minutes at 350ºF (177ºC). Remove the basket with the meatloaf still in it.\\nCut the bacon into shorter strips and position them on top of the meatloaf. Brush barbecue sauce onto each and place everything back in the air fryer for 15 more minutes.\\nEnsure the meatloaf is finished before turning off the air fryer. If not, cook for five more minutes at a time until the meatloaf is fully cooked.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Cook bacon-wrapped shrimp.\", \"描述\": \"For four servings, gather 16 pieces of peeled and deveined tiger shrimp and 16 slices of thinly sliced bacon. With the bacon at air temp, wrap each slice around its own piece of shrimp. Start at the head of the shrimp and wrap towards the tail. Refrigerate your beautiful meat sculptures for 20 minutes. 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1,556 | How to Air Fry Corn Dogs | 1. Lightly oil your air fryer basket or tray.
Using a pastry brush, or spray oil, lightly coat your air fryer basket.
Avoid using non-stick sprays that can damage the non-stick coating already on the air fryer. This will make the pan unsafe for use. Try these oils the next time you’re air frying:
Avocado oil
Grapeseed oil
Extra light olive oil
Peanut oil
2. Place a single layer of frozen corn dogs into the air fryer.
Avoid crowding or thawing your corn dogs.
Spread out the frozen cord dogs so they aren't touching or stacked. This will prevent the hot air of the air fryer from evenly crisping your corn dogs. Thawing your corn dogs might also lead to a soggier result.
Try arranging the corn dogs in alternating directions to fit in as many as 6 in one basket or tray.
You may need to trim the corn dog sticks so your corn dogs are able to lay flat in the air fryer.
3. Air fry your corn dogs at 375–400 °F (191–204 °C) for 8-9 minutes.
In general, 380 °F (193 °C) is a good temperature for frying corn dogs.
Each air fryer is a little different though, so keep an eye on your corn dogs. If after 5-6 minutes they aren’t warming or crisping up a little, feel free to bump the temperature up to 400 °F (204 °C).
If you don’t want to increase the temperature, you can also leave the corn dogs in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes longer.
If you’ve preheated your air fryer, decrease the cook time to about 6 minutes.
Air fry fresh, homemade corn dogs the same way. However, you might want to coat your corn dogs in panko to prevent the batter from making a mess in your air fryer.
4. Let the corn dogs cool for 3-4 minutes before serving.
Allow the corn dogs to rest in the warm air fryer to avoid burning yourself.
This will not only ensure the inside of the corn dog is warm, but also allows the corn dog stick to cool down so it isn’t too hot to hold.
5. Eat with your favorite dipping sauce.
Dip your corn dog or squeeze the sauce directly on your corn dog.
Popular dipping sauces that pair well with corn dogs are ketchup, mustard and relish, but feel free to try other options like barbecue sauce or ranch!
6. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Eat the corn dogs within 3-4 days.
Make sure to put your corn dogs in the fridge within 1-2 hours of cooking them as bacteria can rapidly grow on food left out at room temperature. If it’s been more than 2 hours since you’ve made your corn dogs, it’s best to just toss them.
7. Air fry leftovers for 3-5 minutes at 400 °F (204 °C).
Reheating leftover corn dogs is quick and easy.
Since they’re no longer frozen, you can cut the cooking time in half and increase the heat to quickly re-crisp the bread. With an air fryer, no leftovers go to waste! Your corn dogs will be just as golden and crispy as they were the first time.
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Air fry your corn dogs at 375–400 °F (191–204 °C) for 8-9 minutes.\\nIn general, 380 °F (193 °C) is a good temperature for frying corn dogs.\\nEach air fryer is a little different though, so keep an eye on your corn dogs. If after 5-6 minutes they aren’t warming or crisping up a little, feel free to bump the temperature up to 400 °F (204 °C).\\nIf you don’t want to increase the temperature, you can also leave the corn dogs in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes longer.\\nIf you’ve preheated your air fryer, decrease the cook time to about 6 minutes.\\nAir fry fresh, homemade corn dogs the same way. However, you might want to coat your corn dogs in panko to prevent the batter from making a mess in your air fryer.\\n4. Let the corn dogs cool for 3-4 minutes before serving.\\nAllow the corn dogs to rest in the warm air fryer to avoid burning yourself.\\nThis will not only ensure the inside of the corn dog is warm, but also allows the corn dog stick to cool down so it isn’t too hot to hold.\\n5. Eat with your favorite dipping sauce.\\nDip your corn dog or squeeze the sauce directly on your corn dog.\\nPopular dipping sauces that pair well with corn dogs are ketchup, mustard and relish, but feel free to try other options like barbecue sauce or ranch!\\n6. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.\\nEat the corn dogs within 3-4 days.\\nMake sure to put your corn dogs in the fridge within 1-2 hours of cooking them as bacteria can rapidly grow on food left out at room temperature. If it’s been more than 2 hours since you’ve made your corn dogs, it’s best to just toss them.\\n7. Air fry leftovers for 3-5 minutes at 400 °F (204 °C).\\nReheating leftover corn dogs is quick and easy.\\nSince they’re no longer frozen, you can cut the cooking time in half and increase the heat to quickly re-crisp the bread. With an air fryer, no leftovers go to waste! Your corn dogs will be just as golden and crispy as they were the first time.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Do you want a hot, crispy, golden corn dog in less than 10 minutes? Do you have an air fryer just sitting in your kitchen? Try air frying a corn dog for a healthier, quicker cooking method. No more oil splatters or mixing your own batter from scratch. Read on to see how you can transform frozen corn dogs into the nostalgic carnival taste you know and love with just an air fryer and a brush of oil.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Lightly oil your air fryer basket or tray.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Using a pastry brush, or spray oil, lightly coat your air fryer basket.\", \"描述\": \"Avoid using non-stick sprays that can damage the non-stick coating already on the air fryer. This will make the pan unsafe for use. Try these oils the next time you’re air frying:\\nAvocado oil\\nGrapeseed oil\\nExtra light olive oil\\nPeanut oil\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Place a single layer of frozen corn dogs into the air fryer.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Avoid crowding or thawing your corn dogs.\", \"描述\": \"Spread out the frozen cord dogs so they aren't touching or stacked. This will prevent the hot air of the air fryer from evenly crisping your corn dogs. Thawing your corn dogs might also lead to a soggier result.\\nTry arranging the corn dogs in alternating directions to fit in as many as 6 in one basket or tray.\\nYou may need to trim the corn dog sticks so your corn dogs are able to lay flat in the air fryer.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Air fry your corn dogs at 375–400 °F (191–204 °C) for 8-9 minutes.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"In general, 380 °F (193 °C) is a good temperature for frying corn dogs.\", \"描述\": \"Each air fryer is a little different though, so keep an eye on your corn dogs. If after 5-6 minutes they aren’t warming or crisping up a little, feel free to bump the temperature up to 400 °F (204 °C).\\nIf you don’t want to increase the temperature, you can also leave the corn dogs in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes longer.\\nIf you’ve preheated your air fryer, decrease the cook time to about 6 minutes.\\nAir fry fresh, homemade corn dogs the same way. However, you might want to coat your corn dogs in panko to prevent the batter from making a mess in your air fryer.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Let the corn dogs cool for 3-4 minutes before serving.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Allow the corn dogs to rest in the warm air fryer to avoid burning yourself.\", \"描述\": \"This will not only ensure the inside of the corn dog is warm, but also allows the corn dog stick to cool down so it isn’t too hot to hold.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Eat with your favorite dipping sauce.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Dip your corn dog or squeeze the sauce directly on your corn dog.\", \"描述\": \"Popular dipping sauces that pair well with corn dogs are ketchup, mustard and relish, but feel free to try other options like barbecue sauce or ranch!\"}]}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Eat the corn dogs within 3-4 days.\", \"描述\": \"Make sure to put your corn dogs in the fridge within 1-2 hours of cooking them as bacteria can rapidly grow on food left out at room temperature. If it’s been more than 2 hours since you’ve made your corn dogs, it’s best to just toss them.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Air fry leftovers for 3-5 minutes at 400 °F (204 °C).\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Reheating leftover corn dogs is quick and easy.\", \"描述\": \"Since they’re no longer frozen, you can cut the cooking time in half and increase the heat to quickly re-crisp the bread. With an air fryer, no leftovers go to waste! Your corn dogs will be just as golden and crispy as they were the first time.\"}]}]}}",
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1,557 | How to Air Fry Sweet Potatoes | 1. Steps
1-1. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into uniform pieces, about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick.
1-2. Toss the sweet potatoes in oil.
Place the sweet potato pieces in a bowl, and toss them with a tablespoon of oil. This will help them become crispy and golden brown in the air fryer.
1-3. Season the sweet potatoes.
Once the sweet potatoes are coated in oil, season them with your favorite spices and herbs. Some delicious options include garlic powder, chili powder, and dried oregano.
1-4. Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer.
Once the sweet potatoes are seasoned, place them in the air fryer. Be sure to spread them out in a single layer, and avoid overcrowding the basket.
1-5. Cook the sweet potatoes.
Cook the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and crispy. Shake the basket a few times during cooking to ensure that the sweet potatoes cook evenly.
1-6. Serve and enjoy.
Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove them from the air fryer and serve immediately. They are delicious on their own, or served with your favorite dipping sauce.
Tips
Try different seasonings. The beauty of air frying sweet potatoes is that you can experiment with different seasonings and flavors. Try using different herbs and spices, or even adding a sprinkle of grated cheese or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Store leftovers in the fridge. If you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer or in the oven before serving.
Use different types of sweet potatoes. There are many different types of sweet potatoes, and each has its own unique flavor and texture. Try using different types of sweet potatoes in your air fryer to see which ones you like best.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Steps\\n1-1. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes.\\nPeel the sweet potatoes and cut them into uniform pieces, about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick.\\n1-2. Toss the sweet potatoes in oil.\\nPlace the sweet potato pieces in a bowl, and toss them with a tablespoon of oil. This will help them become crispy and golden brown in the air fryer.\\n1-3. Season the sweet potatoes.\\nOnce the sweet potatoes are coated in oil, season them with your favorite spices and herbs. Some delicious options include garlic powder, chili powder, and dried oregano.\\n1-4. Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer.\\nOnce the sweet potatoes are seasoned, place them in the air fryer. Be sure to spread them out in a single layer, and avoid overcrowding the basket.\\n1-5. Cook the sweet potatoes.\\nCook the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and crispy. Shake the basket a few times during cooking to ensure that the sweet potatoes cook evenly.\\n1-6. Serve and enjoy.\\nOnce the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove them from the air fryer and serve immediately. They are delicious on their own, or served with your favorite dipping sauce.\\nTips\\nTry different seasonings. The beauty of air frying sweet potatoes is that you can experiment with different seasonings and flavors. Try using different herbs and spices, or even adding a sprinkle of grated cheese or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.\\nStore leftovers in the fridge. If you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer or in the oven before serving.\\nUse different types of sweet potatoes. There are many different types of sweet potatoes, and each has its own unique flavor and texture. Try using different types of sweet potatoes in your air fryer to see which ones you like best.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Air frying is a healthy and easy way to cook sweet potatoes. Air frying uses hot air to cook food, which produces crispy and delicious results without the need for oil. In this article, we'll show you how to air fry sweet potatoes, and how to season them for maximum flavor.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Steps\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Peel and cut the sweet potatoes.\", \"描述\": \"Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into uniform pieces, about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Toss the sweet potatoes in oil.\", \"描述\": \"Place the sweet potato pieces in a bowl, and toss them with a tablespoon of oil. This will help them become crispy and golden brown in the air fryer.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Season the sweet potatoes.\", \"描述\": \"Once the sweet potatoes are coated in oil, season them with your favorite spices and herbs. Some delicious options include garlic powder, chili powder, and dried oregano.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer.\", \"描述\": \"Once the sweet potatoes are seasoned, place them in the air fryer. Be sure to spread them out in a single layer, and avoid overcrowding the basket.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Cook the sweet potatoes.\", \"描述\": \"Cook the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender and crispy. Shake the basket a few times during cooking to ensure that the sweet potatoes cook evenly.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Serve and enjoy.\", \"描述\": \"Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove them from the air fryer and serve immediately. They are delicious on their own, or served with your favorite dipping sauce.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Try different seasonings. The beauty of air frying sweet potatoes is that you can experiment with different seasonings and flavors. Try using different herbs and spices, or even adding a sprinkle of grated cheese or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.\\n\", \"Store leftovers in the fridge. If you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer or in the oven before serving.\\n\", \"Use different types of sweet potatoes. There are many different types of sweet potatoes, and each has its own unique flavor and texture. Try using different types of sweet potatoes in your air fryer to see which ones you like best.\\n\"]}]}}",
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1,558 | How to Air Fry Vegetables | 1. Air-Frying Fresh or Frozen Veggies
1-1. Turn the air fryer to 360–375 °F (182–191 °C).
If you'd like, you can play around a little with the temperature of your air fryer for cooking vegetables, but in general, a temp of about 375 °F (191 °C) will work for air-frying vegetables. However, if you find your food is cooking a little too fast, you can bump the temperature down to about 360 °F (182 °C), and just add 1-2 minutes to the cooking time if it's needed.
One advantage of using an air fryer over a conventional oven is that an air fryer preheats very quickly, so you can wait to preheat it until about 3-5 minutes before you're ready to cook.
1-2. Start with about 1.5 lb (0.68 kg) of your favorite vegetables.
You can cook almost any veggie you can imagine in your air fryer, from potatoes, carrots, and yams to broccoli, peppers, and zucchini. You can air fry frozen vegetables, as well. Just open the bag and pour them into a bowl to season them, then cook the same way as fresh veggies.
Air-frying veggies is quick and healthy, so this is perfect for a weeknight side dish, or even an afternoon snack!
1-3. Peel and cut larger veggies into 1 in (2.5 cm) pieces.
If you're cooking a larger vegetable like potatoes, sweet potatoes, or squash, you'll likely need to cut them into bite-sized pieces. If you want to remove the skin, place the edge of a knife or a vegetable peeler at the top of the food you're preparing, then drag it firmly down to slice away the peel, if you'd like. Then, place your veggies on a sturdy cutting board and cut them into cubes, sticks, or slices—whatever shape you prefer!
For instance, you might slice carrots into 1 in (2.5 cm) rounds, while you might cut a sweet potato into large cubes.
Don't cut the vegetables too thin. If you're cooking potatoes, for instance, you might dice them or cut them into French fries or steak fries, but shoestring cuts will tend to burn quickly in an air fryer.
If you're working with smaller vegetables, like baby carrots, brussels sprouts, or broccoli, or if you want to serve the vegetables whole, like carrots or ears of corn, you don't have to cut them.
1-4. Toss your vegetables in oil and your choice of seasonings.
Place your sliced veggies in a large bowl and pour in about 2 tsp (9.9 mL) of olive or vegetable oil. Sprinkle in 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) of salt and 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) of pepper, or whatever seasonings you want to use. Then, gently toss the vegetables in the bowl to coat them evenly.
Choose seasonings that will complement the dish you're making! For instance, if you're serving your veggies alongside lasagna, you might use 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) of salt and 1/2 tsp (7 g) of Italian seasoning.
If you're serving grilled hamburgers or ribs, you might mix 1/2 tsp (1.5 g) of salt and 1/2 tsp (0.9 g) of smoked paprika and sprinkle the mixture on the vegetables.
Consider how the seasoning will go with the vegetable you're eating, as well. For instance, if you're making sweet potatoes, you might sprinkle them with brown sugar and cinnamon for a sweet treat, or you might use salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne if you'd prefer a more savory side.
1-5. Place the veggies in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
Slide the basket out of your air fryer and shake in some of your vegetables. Spread them across the bottom of the basket. Depending on the size of your vegetable pieces and your air fryer basket, you'll probably need to split them into 2 batches.
If you overcrowd the basket, your vegetables won't crisp up properly or evenly.
1-6. Cook the veggies for 10-20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.
As you saute the vegetables in the air fryer, give them a good shake every 5 minutes or so. That will help ensure that they cook more evenly.
Thicker, denser veggies, like potatoes, carrots, and Brussels sprouts will take longer to cook. Soft or thin vegetables, like asparagus or bell peppers, will cook faster. Also, the larger you cut your veggies, the longer they'll take to cook.
Check the vegetables frequently as they near the end of their cooking time, as they can go from just-done to overcooked quickly. When the veggies are browned and tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork, they're ready to come out of the air fryer.
1-7. Enjoy your air-fried vegetables while they're hot.
Try to plan your meal so that the veggies will be ready at about the same time as the rest of your food. They'll taste their best fresh out of the air fryer. However, if you're making multiple batches, cover the first batch tightly to keep them warm while the next batch finishes.
2. Making Vegetable Chips
2-1. Preheat the air fryer to 320 °F (160 °C).
Find the temperature setting on your air fryer and start heating it to 320 °F (160 °C) a few minutes before you plan to start cooking. An air fryer only needs about 5 minutes to pre-heat, but letting it come up to temperature first will help ensure that you get consistent results, even if you're making multiple batches of veggie chips.
2-2. Slice 1.5 lb (0.68 kg) of potatoes or veggies into ⁄8 in (0.32 cm) rounds.
If you want to make vegetable chips, you'll need to cut very thin slices of your chosen veggie. Use a knife and a cutting board to carefully slice the vegetables into ⁄8 in (0.32 cm) pieces, or run them along a mandoline placed on the thinnest setting.
Some vegetables that you could use to make chips include zucchini, squash, beets, sweet potato, and carrots.
You can also make kale chips in an air fryer—just cut the leaves off of the stalk instead of chopping them.
2-3. Place the slices in a single layer on the air fryer tray.
Once you get your vegetables cut, lay the slices in your air fryer basket or tray. Try not to overlap them, since they'll cook more evenly if they're in a single layer.
Work in small batches if you're making a lot of chips.
2-4. Cook at 320 °F (160 °C) for 25-30 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes.
Turn on your air fryer and set the temperature to 320 °F (160 °C). Then, place the basket in the air fryer and set the timer to about 25 minutes. Every 5 minutes or so, lift the basket and shake it back and forth to shift the chips around. This will help ensure the chips crisp evenly.
Thinner, more delicate vegetables, like kale chips, might only need 7-10 minutes.
2-5. Check the chips frequently near the end of the cooking time.
During the last 5 minutes or so, keep a close eye on your vegetable chips. Once they get crispy, the edges can start to burn easily, so you'll want to pull them out right away once the chips appear to be thoroughly cooked.
The chips should have a relatively uniform toasty color when they're ready.
2-6. Toss your chips in a bowl with oil and seasoning.
After they're finished cooking, transfer your veggie chips to a bowl, then add about 2 tsp (9.9 mL) of canola or vegetable oil, along with seasonings like salt and pepper. Gently shake the bowl to coat the chips evenly, then serve and enjoy!
For a simple, tasty treat, season the chips with 3/4 tsp (4.5 g) of salt and 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) of black pepper.
If you love the cool tangy flavor of ranch, try shaking on 1 tsp (2 g) of ranch powder.
Make craveable savory chips by mixing 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) of salt, 1/8 tsp (0.25 g) of garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) (5 g) of grated parmesan.
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Just open the bag and pour them into a bowl to season them, then cook the same way as fresh veggies.\\nAir-frying veggies is quick and healthy, so this is perfect for a weeknight side dish, or even an afternoon snack!\\n1-3. Peel and cut larger veggies into 1 in (2.5 cm) pieces.\\nIf you're cooking a larger vegetable like potatoes, sweet potatoes, or squash, you'll likely need to cut them into bite-sized pieces. If you want to remove the skin, place the edge of a knife or a vegetable peeler at the top of the food you're preparing, then drag it firmly down to slice away the peel, if you'd like. Then, place your veggies on a sturdy cutting board and cut them into cubes, sticks, or slices—whatever shape you prefer!\\nFor instance, you might slice carrots into 1 in (2.5 cm) rounds, while you might cut a sweet potato into large cubes.\\nDon't cut the vegetables too thin. If you're cooking potatoes, for instance, you might dice them or cut them into French fries or steak fries, but shoestring cuts will tend to burn quickly in an air fryer.\\nIf you're working with smaller vegetables, like baby carrots, brussels sprouts, or broccoli, or if you want to serve the vegetables whole, like carrots or ears of corn, you don't have to cut them.\\n1-4. Toss your vegetables in oil and your choice of seasonings.\\nPlace your sliced veggies in a large bowl and pour in about 2 tsp (9.9 mL) of olive or vegetable oil. Sprinkle in 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) of salt and 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) of pepper, or whatever seasonings you want to use. Then, gently toss the vegetables in the bowl to coat them evenly.\\nChoose seasonings that will complement the dish you're making! For instance, if you're serving your veggies alongside lasagna, you might use 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) of salt and 1/2 tsp (7 g) of Italian seasoning.\\nIf you're serving grilled hamburgers or ribs, you might mix 1/2 tsp (1.5 g) of salt and 1/2 tsp (0.9 g) of smoked paprika and sprinkle the mixture on the vegetables.\\nConsider how the seasoning will go with the vegetable you're eating, as well. For instance, if you're making sweet potatoes, you might sprinkle them with brown sugar and cinnamon for a sweet treat, or you might use salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne if you'd prefer a more savory side.\\n1-5. Place the veggies in a single layer in your air fryer basket.\\nSlide the basket out of your air fryer and shake in some of your vegetables. Spread them across the bottom of the basket. Depending on the size of your vegetable pieces and your air fryer basket, you'll probably need to split them into 2 batches.\\nIf you overcrowd the basket, your vegetables won't crisp up properly or evenly.\\n1-6. Cook the veggies for 10-20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.\\nAs you saute the vegetables in the air fryer, give them a good shake every 5 minutes or so. That will help ensure that they cook more evenly.\\nThicker, denser veggies, like potatoes, carrots, and Brussels sprouts will take longer to cook. Soft or thin vegetables, like asparagus or bell peppers, will cook faster. Also, the larger you cut your veggies, the longer they'll take to cook.\\nCheck the vegetables frequently as they near the end of their cooking time, as they can go from just-done to overcooked quickly. When the veggies are browned and tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork, they're ready to come out of the air fryer.\\n1-7. Enjoy your air-fried vegetables while they're hot.\\nTry to plan your meal so that the veggies will be ready at about the same time as the rest of your food. They'll taste their best fresh out of the air fryer. However, if you're making multiple batches, cover the first batch tightly to keep them warm while the next batch finishes.\\n2. Making Vegetable Chips\\n2-1. Preheat the air fryer to 320 °F (160 °C).\\nFind the temperature setting on your air fryer and start heating it to 320 °F (160 °C) a few minutes before you plan to start cooking. An air fryer only needs about 5 minutes to pre-heat, but letting it come up to temperature first will help ensure that you get consistent results, even if you're making multiple batches of veggie chips.\\n2-2. Slice 1.5 lb (0.68 kg) of potatoes or veggies into ⁄8 in (0.32 cm) rounds.\\nIf you want to make vegetable chips, you'll need to cut very thin slices of your chosen veggie. Use a knife and a cutting board to carefully slice the vegetables into ⁄8 in (0.32 cm) pieces, or run them along a mandoline placed on the thinnest setting.\\nSome vegetables that you could use to make chips include zucchini, squash, beets, sweet potato, and carrots.\\nYou can also make kale chips in an air fryer—just cut the leaves off of the stalk instead of chopping them.\\n2-3. Place the slices in a single layer on the air fryer tray.\\nOnce you get your vegetables cut, lay the slices in your air fryer basket or tray. Try not to overlap them, since they'll cook more evenly if they're in a single layer.\\nWork in small batches if you're making a lot of chips.\\n2-4. Cook at 320 °F (160 °C) for 25-30 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes.\\nTurn on your air fryer and set the temperature to 320 °F (160 °C). Then, place the basket in the air fryer and set the timer to about 25 minutes. Every 5 minutes or so, lift the basket and shake it back and forth to shift the chips around. This will help ensure the chips crisp evenly.\\nThinner, more delicate vegetables, like kale chips, might only need 7-10 minutes.\\n2-5. Check the chips frequently near the end of the cooking time.\\nDuring the last 5 minutes or so, keep a close eye on your vegetable chips. Once they get crispy, the edges can start to burn easily, so you'll want to pull them out right away once the chips appear to be thoroughly cooked.\\nThe chips should have a relatively uniform toasty color when they're ready.\\n2-6. Toss your chips in a bowl with oil and seasoning.\\nAfter they're finished cooking, transfer your veggie chips to a bowl, then add about 2 tsp (9.9 mL) of canola or vegetable oil, along with seasonings like salt and pepper. Gently shake the bowl to coat the chips evenly, then serve and enjoy!\\nFor a simple, tasty treat, season the chips with 3/4 tsp (4.5 g) of salt and 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) of black pepper.\\nIf you love the cool tangy flavor of ranch, try shaking on 1 tsp (2 g) of ranch powder.\\nMake craveable savory chips by mixing 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) of salt, 1/8 tsp (0.25 g) of garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) (5 g) of grated parmesan.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Air fryers have gained a lot of popularity in recent years, in large part because they allow you to cook crisp, delicious vegetables without having to deep-fry them in oil. Even better, most air fryer frozen vegetable recipes are very similar, no matter what veggies you choose. You can even make crispy air fryer vegetable chips that are perfect for guilt-free snacking!\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Air-Frying Fresh or Frozen Veggies\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Turn the air fryer to 360–375 °F (182–191 °C).\", \"描述\": \"If you'd like, you can play around a little with the temperature of your air fryer for cooking vegetables, but in general, a temp of about 375 °F (191 °C) will work for air-frying vegetables. However, if you find your food is cooking a little too fast, you can bump the temperature down to about 360 °F (182 °C), and just add 1-2 minutes to the cooking time if it's needed.\\nOne advantage of using an air fryer over a conventional oven is that an air fryer preheats very quickly, so you can wait to preheat it until about 3-5 minutes before you're ready to cook.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Start with about 1.5 lb (0.68 kg) of your favorite vegetables.\", \"描述\": \"You can cook almost any veggie you can imagine in your air fryer, from potatoes, carrots, and yams to broccoli, peppers, and zucchini. You can air fry frozen vegetables, as well. Just open the bag and pour them into a bowl to season them, then cook the same way as fresh veggies.\\nAir-frying veggies is quick and healthy, so this is perfect for a weeknight side dish, or even an afternoon snack!\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Peel and cut larger veggies into 1 in (2.5 cm) pieces.\", \"描述\": \"If you're cooking a larger vegetable like potatoes, sweet potatoes, or squash, you'll likely need to cut them into bite-sized pieces. If you want to remove the skin, place the edge of a knife or a vegetable peeler at the top of the food you're preparing, then drag it firmly down to slice away the peel, if you'd like. Then, place your veggies on a sturdy cutting board and cut them into cubes, sticks, or slices—whatever shape you prefer!\\nFor instance, you might slice carrots into 1 in (2.5 cm) rounds, while you might cut a sweet potato into large cubes.\\nDon't cut the vegetables too thin. If you're cooking potatoes, for instance, you might dice them or cut them into French fries or steak fries, but shoestring cuts will tend to burn quickly in an air fryer.\\nIf you're working with smaller vegetables, like baby carrots, brussels sprouts, or broccoli, or if you want to serve the vegetables whole, like carrots or ears of corn, you don't have to cut them.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Toss your vegetables in oil and your choice of seasonings.\", \"描述\": \"Place your sliced veggies in a large bowl and pour in about 2 tsp (9.9 mL) of olive or vegetable oil. Sprinkle in 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) of salt and 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) of pepper, or whatever seasonings you want to use. Then, gently toss the vegetables in the bowl to coat them evenly.\\nChoose seasonings that will complement the dish you're making! For instance, if you're serving your veggies alongside lasagna, you might use 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) of salt and 1/2 tsp (7 g) of Italian seasoning.\\nIf you're serving grilled hamburgers or ribs, you might mix 1/2 tsp (1.5 g) of salt and 1/2 tsp (0.9 g) of smoked paprika and sprinkle the mixture on the vegetables.\\nConsider how the seasoning will go with the vegetable you're eating, as well. For instance, if you're making sweet potatoes, you might sprinkle them with brown sugar and cinnamon for a sweet treat, or you might use salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne if you'd prefer a more savory side.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Place the veggies in a single layer in your air fryer basket.\", \"描述\": \"Slide the basket out of your air fryer and shake in some of your vegetables. Spread them across the bottom of the basket. Depending on the size of your vegetable pieces and your air fryer basket, you'll probably need to split them into 2 batches.\\nIf you overcrowd the basket, your vegetables won't crisp up properly or evenly.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Cook the veggies for 10-20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"As you saute the vegetables in the air fryer, give them a good shake every 5 minutes or so. That will help ensure that they cook more evenly.\\nThicker, denser veggies, like potatoes, carrots, and Brussels sprouts will take longer to cook. Soft or thin vegetables, like asparagus or bell peppers, will cook faster. Also, the larger you cut your veggies, the longer they'll take to cook.\\nCheck the vegetables frequently as they near the end of their cooking time, as they can go from just-done to overcooked quickly. When the veggies are browned and tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork, they're ready to come out of the air fryer.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Enjoy your air-fried vegetables while they're hot.\", \"描述\": \"Try to plan your meal so that the veggies will be ready at about the same time as the rest of your food. They'll taste their best fresh out of the air fryer. However, if you're making multiple batches, cover the first batch tightly to keep them warm while the next batch finishes.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Making Vegetable Chips\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Preheat the air fryer to 320 °F (160 °C).\", \"描述\": \"Find the temperature setting on your air fryer and start heating it to 320 °F (160 °C) a few minutes before you plan to start cooking. An air fryer only needs about 5 minutes to pre-heat, but letting it come up to temperature first will help ensure that you get consistent results, even if you're making multiple batches of veggie chips.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Slice 1.5 lb (0.68 kg) of potatoes or veggies into ⁄8 in (0.32 cm) rounds.\", \"描述\": \"If you want to make vegetable chips, you'll need to cut very thin slices of your chosen veggie. Use a knife and a cutting board to carefully slice the vegetables into ⁄8 in (0.32 cm) pieces, or run them along a mandoline placed on the thinnest setting.\\nSome vegetables that you could use to make chips include zucchini, squash, beets, sweet potato, and carrots.\\nYou can also make kale chips in an air fryer—just cut the leaves off of the stalk instead of chopping them.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Place the slices in a single layer on the air fryer tray.\", \"描述\": \"Once you get your vegetables cut, lay the slices in your air fryer basket or tray. Try not to overlap them, since they'll cook more evenly if they're in a single layer.\\nWork in small batches if you're making a lot of chips.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Cook at 320 °F (160 °C) for 25-30 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Turn on your air fryer and set the temperature to 320 °F (160 °C). Then, place the basket in the air fryer and set the timer to about 25 minutes. Every 5 minutes or so, lift the basket and shake it back and forth to shift the chips around. This will help ensure the chips crisp evenly.\\nThinner, more delicate vegetables, like kale chips, might only need 7-10 minutes.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Check the chips frequently near the end of the cooking time.\", \"描述\": \"During the last 5 minutes or so, keep a close eye on your vegetable chips. Once they get crispy, the edges can start to burn easily, so you'll want to pull them out right away once the chips appear to be thoroughly cooked.\\nThe chips should have a relatively uniform toasty color when they're ready.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Toss your chips in a bowl with oil and seasoning.\", \"描述\": \"After they're finished cooking, transfer your veggie chips to a bowl, then add about 2 tsp (9.9 mL) of canola or vegetable oil, along with seasonings like salt and pepper. Gently shake the bowl to coat the chips evenly, then serve and enjoy!\\nFor a simple, tasty treat, season the chips with 3/4 tsp (4.5 g) of salt and 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) of black pepper.\\nIf you love the cool tangy flavor of ranch, try shaking on 1 tsp (2 g) of ranch powder.\\nMake craveable savory chips by mixing 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) of salt, 1/8 tsp (0.25 g) of garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) (5 g) of grated parmesan.\"}]}]}}",
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1,559 | How to Air Kiss | 1. Giving an Air Kiss
1-1. Air kiss at special, formal occasions.
Typically, formal events (such as weddings, formal parties, and official ceremonies) that bring together people who are on good terms, but who otherwise don't see each other, is the common setting for air kisses.
Less formal occasions (family get-togethers, neighborhood barbecues, and casual lunches) may warrant the traditional hug and lips-on-cheek kiss, especially if you see the person you're greeting on a regular basis.
1-2. Air kiss people you know, but don't know well.
In most places, air kisses are not given to strangers. Instead, consider distant relatives, friends of your parents, or people to whom you've been introduced by a mutual friend as good candidates for air kisses.
Family members and close friends might be offended at an air kiss' subtle implication that you don't know them well enough for a hug or a real kiss.
1-3. Greet your acquaintance by name.
Before moving in for the air kiss, exclaim your acquaintance’s name and smile as you approach them. If you’ve forgotten their name, simply exclaim, “How great to see you!”, or “There you are!”
1-4. Read the body language
As you approach, reach out with your hand, whether to touch or grasp your acquaintance's upper arm, elbow, or hand(s). If they recoil or tighten up in any way, consider defaulting to a loose hug or shoulder pat instead. If they seem relaxed and return your contact, an air kiss is probably in order. And if they embrace you affectionately or touch your face, prepare to kiss and be kissed, traditional-style.
1-5. Lean in for an air kiss.
Aim to bring your lips near their right cheek (unless it's customary in your culture to start with the left). However, make sure that your acquaintance is also going for right cheek to avoid an awkward halt as you both realize your faces are about to crash together.
As you're going in for the kiss, it's not uncommon to brush cheeks gently.
1-6. Kiss the air next to the cheek.
Purse your lips together and kiss the air just to the side of their face. Depending what's customary for the cultural context of the event, it may be appropriate to switch sides and repeat, going in for an air kiss on the opposite cheek.
A sound effect, like a discreet kissing sound is generally seen as a friendly and feminine gesture to further embellish the greeting.
2. Understanding the Differing Cultural Conventions
2-1. Read up on the common cultural conventions.
If you are visiting or moving to a foreign country, it would be wise to spend some time reading about what is common. This is also important if you have visitors from a foreign country. Knowing the correct greeting will help you fit in, and will make others more comfortable around you.
In North America, it is common for acquaintances or close friends to give one or two air kisses, starting with the right cheek. Men and men generally do not kiss, though men kiss women and women kiss women often. Air kisses are more popular in large cities, as well as in parts of Quebec and New England.
In the United Kingdom, air kisses between upper class friends are common. It's considered unusual, though not unacceptable, for two men to air kiss.
In Spain and Italy, it's generally two kisses, starting with the right or the left cheek, depending on the region.
In France, it will be two, three or four kisses depending on the region. If you don't know, check first or go for two kisses. Usually the air kiss is done when meeting with women, but men air kiss each other as well. French people are usually air kissing when meeting and leaving at anytime of the day.
In the Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland and Belgium, three kisses are expected.
In Southern and Eastern Europe, air kissing is a common form of greeting between friends and acquaintances.
In Jordan, it is one to the left cheek and several to the right, depending on how much you like the person.
In Latin America, it can be one, two or three kisses. This depends on the location and person. Air kisses are often used to greet new acquaintances, as well as close friends. Men are almost always expected to air kiss women upon greeting.
In Chile, Argentina and Uruguay, air kissing between men a la italiana, e.g., in the style of soccer players, is common.
In Greece it is customary for men to air kiss as well if they know each other well (e.g., distant male relatives, two good friends, etc.).
In the Middle East, air kissing between two people of the same gender is common. Air kisses between opposite genders are not permitted unless the kissers are closely related or married.
In the Philippines, air kisses are a popular form of greeting between adults who are close friends or relatives. In general, women kiss women or men kiss women. Elder relatives often air kiss younger relatives.
In Malaysia and Indonesia, it is expected that a younger relative will air kiss an older relative's hand as a show of respect. Exhale through the nose on the elder's hand; the lips are not pursed. Then press the elder's hand to your forehead.
In South, Central and East Asia, cheek kissing - even air kissing - is uncommon and could perhaps be considered offensive, though it is growing in popularity in metropolitan areas. Follow the lead of those around you.
2-2. Observe the behavior of others.
If you didn’t have time to do your research about a foreign culture, you can see what other people are doing. This can give you a good idea about whether or not an air kiss is appropriate.
For example, if you're approaching an entrance and the host is at the door greeting people, see how he or she is behaving.
Watch how people in the street greet each other, as well as how people in cafes greet each other. It will give you a good idea about the levels of intimacy.
2-3. Search on the internet.
If you didn’t find the kissing etiquette for the place you are visiting above, a quick Google search should give you the information you need. Simply search “air kissing customs” + the name of the country/city you are visiting. Take these with a grain of salt though, as some information may not be true in all situations.
You can also do this quickly on your phone if you realize you forgot, and you're meeting someone important in 10 minutes.
2-4. Ask a native.
Don't be afraid to ask natives of the culture you are interested in about what is typical. While it may not be polite to ask what is appropriate in the moment, if you are having comfortable conversation, it is likely acceptable to politely ask them to explain the greetings that are typical for the culture you are visiting.
This may be particularly valuable if you are visiting a more remote area of a country, where the greeting habits may be less well-known.
Tips
When in doubt, shake hands.
The air kiss is all about showing affection without actually giving it. To further reinforce a positive interaction without physical contact, smile widely and make an extravagant display of asking how your acquaintance is doing.
If you are unsure about what type of greeting to give, try to go with the flow, and follow the lead of the person you are greeting.
Warnings
If you are visiting a foreign culture, take the time to read about common ways of greeting one another. Giving the wrong kind of greeting can be offensive, even if you didn’t mean to be.
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However, make sure that your acquaintance is also going for right cheek to avoid an awkward halt as you both realize your faces are about to crash together.\\nAs you're going in for the kiss, it's not uncommon to brush cheeks gently.\\n1-6. Kiss the air next to the cheek.\\nPurse your lips together and kiss the air just to the side of their face. Depending what's customary for the cultural context of the event, it may be appropriate to switch sides and repeat, going in for an air kiss on the opposite cheek.\\nA sound effect, like a discreet kissing sound is generally seen as a friendly and feminine gesture to further embellish the greeting.\\n2. Understanding the Differing Cultural Conventions\\n2-1. Read up on the common cultural conventions.\\nIf you are visiting or moving to a foreign country, it would be wise to spend some time reading about what is common. This is also important if you have visitors from a foreign country. 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1,560 | How to Air Out a Mattress | 1. Airing the Mattress
1-1. Pull off all the bed linen and let the mattress breathe.
Remove all clothing, sheets and even pillows from the mattress so that it is completely open to the air. If possible, open all windows and allow the sun to shine on the mattress through the window.
When the sun shines on the mattress, it will naturally purge it of many germs and bacteria.
This is the ideal time to wash your sheets and other bedding as necessary. A recommended washing time is weekly for sheets and pillowcases and quarterly for blankets and heavier bedding items.
Wash the mattress cover monthly to quarterly, depending on how dirty it appears.
1-2. Vacuum the mattress.
With the mattress exposed to the fresh air, run your vacuum over the mattress to gather any dust which may have accumulated on it. You need not vacuum every time you air the mattress, but a weekly or monthly vacuuming will help to remove dust and dust mites. With the mattress vacuumed, air will more easily flow over and through the mattress, and you will reduce the amount of time needed to air it.
1-3. Get a friend to help lift the mattress.
You will be unable to easily maneuver your mattress outside yourself. In order to get it through your house and outside, enlist the aid of an able-bodied friend. Air the mattress outdoors as often as you have time for, but aim for once or twice a year. Get help moving it to a dry, clean spot outdoors. Make sure it is a sunny out, whether it's winter or summer.
1-4. Leave the mattress in the sun to air for at least 3-4 hours.
Leaving it out for 6 hours or more is preferable. Don't leave the mattress out in the evening air or it will become damp. Return it to the bedroom before the sun disappears.
2. Planning When to Air the Mattress
2-1. Ensure the weather is pleasant.
If you want to expose the mattress to sunlight as well as fresh air, you’ll need to wait for a sunny, warm day. Spring through fall is the best time to find a day free of rain or excessive cold. If the weather is unpleasant, you do have the option of airing the mattress indoors, but the ideal, of course, is to air it out-of-doors.
2-2. Choose a good time of day.
You should try to let your mattress breathe for at least one hour before replacing the bedding. Airing the mattress in the morning is often the preferred time because the average morning routine before going to work takes about an hour. This way, you can shower and breakfast at the same time your mattress is being aired, and replace it just before heading out the door.
If you work late, you might be too tired to strip the bedding and pillows from the mattress just to let it air. Late in the evening, the only thing you’ll want to do with a bed is sleep on it!
2-3. Air your mattress when it is new.
Mattresses often have a residual odor that lingers on them due to the manufacturing and packaging process. In order to minimize or eliminate this odor, the first thing you should do after stripping off its protective plastic wrapping is to let it air. While normally mattresses should air for just an hour or two, new mattresses should air for a full 24 hours because off-gassing will occur during that entire first day.
2-4. Clean other bedroom components.
When you air your mattress, you have to remove – at the very least -- the sheets, blankets, and pillows from the bed. If airing the mattress outside, you could remove the bed skirt easily, too. You might consider laundering these things since you’ll be removing them from the bed anyhow, and if you don’t, they’ll just be strewn haphazardly about your bedroom, crowding your bedroom walking space.
2-5. Decide where to air your mattress.
If you live in a relatively rural environment with lots of critters like mice and raccoons, you don’t want them making your new mattress into their home. Worse, they could mark it as their territory with urine or feces. In such an environment, air your mattress in doors. In an urban area, you might lack space and be obligated to air your mattress indoors as well. If you live in the suburbs, though, you’ll be able to air your mattress outside. Your backyard is the best place to air the mattress out. You could also lean it against a wall on a clean porch.
Urbanist's whose homes have an upper-story balcony which can accommodate the mattress could consider setting it up there if they want to air it outside.
2-6. Choose a good environment in which to air the mattress.
You can air the mattress outside or inside. If airing inside, all you have to do after stripping the bed of linens is to open the window(s). For added purification, introduce plants into the bedroom. Plants purify the air naturally and will ensure the air your mattress is exposed to is as fresh as can be.
If airing outside, ensure the spot you’re setting the mattress on is free of puddles or wetness, and will not be exposed to dripping water or precipitation. Find a place which is clean and dry for the mattress to stand. You should try to lean the mattress against a wall or vertical beam, either on its end or on its side. In this way, the maximum amount of area possible will be exposed to the air.
If airing outside, find a place where the sun can touch the mattress as well. If necessary, place a tarp between the mattress and the ground. A wet mattress will encourage mold.
Tips
Use a mattress liner to protect the mattress against spills and stains. Breathable but liquid-tight mattress pads are preferable.
Warnings
Don't eat in bed except for rare occasions like when you are ill. Crumbs encourage bugs to move in, and stains can result from spills.
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With the mattress vacuumed, air will more easily flow over and through the mattress, and you will reduce the amount of time needed to air it.\\n1-3. Get a friend to help lift the mattress.\\nYou will be unable to easily maneuver your mattress outside yourself. In order to get it through your house and outside, enlist the aid of an able-bodied friend. Air the mattress outdoors as often as you have time for, but aim for once or twice a year. Get help moving it to a dry, clean spot outdoors. Make sure it is a sunny out, whether it's winter or summer.\\n1-4. Leave the mattress in the sun to air for at least 3-4 hours.\\nLeaving it out for 6 hours or more is preferable. Don't leave the mattress out in the evening air or it will become damp. Return it to the bedroom before the sun disappears.\\n2. Planning When to Air the Mattress\\n2-1. Ensure the weather is pleasant.\\nIf you want to expose the mattress to sunlight as well as fresh air, you’ll need to wait for a sunny, warm day. Spring through fall is the best time to find a day free of rain or excessive cold. If the weather is unpleasant, you do have the option of airing the mattress indoors, but the ideal, of course, is to air it out-of-doors.\\n2-2. Choose a good time of day.\\nYou should try to let your mattress breathe for at least one hour before replacing the bedding. Airing the mattress in the morning is often the preferred time because the average morning routine before going to work takes about an hour. This way, you can shower and breakfast at the same time your mattress is being aired, and replace it just before heading out the door.\\nIf you work late, you might be too tired to strip the bedding and pillows from the mattress just to let it air. Late in the evening, the only thing you’ll want to do with a bed is sleep on it!\\n2-3. Air your mattress when it is new.\\nMattresses often have a residual odor that lingers on them due to the manufacturing and packaging process. In order to minimize or eliminate this odor, the first thing you should do after stripping off its protective plastic wrapping is to let it air. While normally mattresses should air for just an hour or two, new mattresses should air for a full 24 hours because off-gassing will occur during that entire first day.\\n2-4. Clean other bedroom components.\\nWhen you air your mattress, you have to remove – at the very least -- the sheets, blankets, and pillows from the bed. If airing the mattress outside, you could remove the bed skirt easily, too. You might consider laundering these things since you’ll be removing them from the bed anyhow, and if you don’t, they’ll just be strewn haphazardly about your bedroom, crowding your bedroom walking space.\\n2-5. Decide where to air your mattress.\\nIf you live in a relatively rural environment with lots of critters like mice and raccoons, you don’t want them making your new mattress into their home. Worse, they could mark it as their territory with urine or feces. In such an environment, air your mattress in doors. In an urban area, you might lack space and be obligated to air your mattress indoors as well. If you live in the suburbs, though, you’ll be able to air your mattress outside. Your backyard is the best place to air the mattress out. You could also lean it against a wall on a clean porch.\\nUrbanist's whose homes have an upper-story balcony which can accommodate the mattress could consider setting it up there if they want to air it outside.\\n2-6. Choose a good environment in which to air the mattress.\\nYou can air the mattress outside or inside. If airing inside, all you have to do after stripping the bed of linens is to open the window(s). For added purification, introduce plants into the bedroom. Plants purify the air naturally and will ensure the air your mattress is exposed to is as fresh as can be.\\nIf airing outside, ensure the spot you’re setting the mattress on is free of puddles or wetness, and will not be exposed to dripping water or precipitation. Find a place which is clean and dry for the mattress to stand. You should try to lean the mattress against a wall or vertical beam, either on its end or on its side. In this way, the maximum amount of area possible will be exposed to the air.\\nIf airing outside, find a place where the sun can touch the mattress as well. If necessary, place a tarp between the mattress and the ground. A wet mattress will encourage mold.\\nTips\\nUse a mattress liner to protect the mattress against spills and stains. Breathable but liquid-tight mattress pads are preferable.\\nWarnings\\nDon't eat in bed except for rare occasions like when you are ill. Crumbs encourage bugs to move in, and stains can result from spills.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Airing your mattress regularly is a crucial but often neglected aspect of home care. Mattresses which are aired regularly have fewer allergens and germs than mattresses which are not aired. Airing can be done indoors or outdoors, and can be easily integrated into your home cleaning routine. Cleaning your mattress can be done in concert with other housecleaning tasks or separately. Airing the mattress is possible in almost all weather, and even winter airing can result in reducing dust and nasty bed bugs.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Airing the Mattress\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Pull off all the bed linen and let the mattress breathe.\", \"描述\": \"Remove all clothing, sheets and even pillows from the mattress so that it is completely open to the air. If possible, open all windows and allow the sun to shine on the mattress through the window.\\nWhen the sun shines on the mattress, it will naturally purge it of many germs and bacteria.\\nThis is the ideal time to wash your sheets and other bedding as necessary. A recommended washing time is weekly for sheets and pillowcases and quarterly for blankets and heavier bedding items.\\nWash the mattress cover monthly to quarterly, depending on how dirty it appears.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Vacuum the mattress.\", \"描述\": \"With the mattress exposed to the fresh air, run your vacuum over the mattress to gather any dust which may have accumulated on it. You need not vacuum every time you air the mattress, but a weekly or monthly vacuuming will help to remove dust and dust mites. With the mattress vacuumed, air will more easily flow over and through the mattress, and you will reduce the amount of time needed to air it.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Get a friend to help lift the mattress.\", \"描述\": \"You will be unable to easily maneuver your mattress outside yourself. In order to get it through your house and outside, enlist the aid of an able-bodied friend. Air the mattress outdoors as often as you have time for, but aim for once or twice a year. Get help moving it to a dry, clean spot outdoors. Make sure it is a sunny out, whether it's winter or summer.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Leave the mattress in the sun to air for at least 3-4 hours.\", \"描述\": \"Leaving it out for 6 hours or more is preferable. Don't leave the mattress out in the evening air or it will become damp. Return it to the bedroom before the sun disappears.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Planning When to Air the Mattress\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Ensure the weather is pleasant.\", \"描述\": \"If you want to expose the mattress to sunlight as well as fresh air, you’ll need to wait for a sunny, warm day. Spring through fall is the best time to find a day free of rain or excessive cold. If the weather is unpleasant, you do have the option of airing the mattress indoors, but the ideal, of course, is to air it out-of-doors.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Choose a good time of day.\", \"描述\": \"You should try to let your mattress breathe for at least one hour before replacing the bedding. Airing the mattress in the morning is often the preferred time because the average morning routine before going to work takes about an hour. This way, you can shower and breakfast at the same time your mattress is being aired, and replace it just before heading out the door.\\nIf you work late, you might be too tired to strip the bedding and pillows from the mattress just to let it air. Late in the evening, the only thing you’ll want to do with a bed is sleep on it!\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Air your mattress when it is new.\", \"描述\": \"Mattresses often have a residual odor that lingers on them due to the manufacturing and packaging process. In order to minimize or eliminate this odor, the first thing you should do after stripping off its protective plastic wrapping is to let it air. While normally mattresses should air for just an hour or two, new mattresses should air for a full 24 hours because off-gassing will occur during that entire first day.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Clean other bedroom components.\", \"描述\": \"When you air your mattress, you have to remove – at the very least -- the sheets, blankets, and pillows from the bed. If airing the mattress outside, you could remove the bed skirt easily, too. You might consider laundering these things since you’ll be removing them from the bed anyhow, and if you don’t, they’ll just be strewn haphazardly about your bedroom, crowding your bedroom walking space.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Decide where to air your mattress.\", \"描述\": \"If you live in a relatively rural environment with lots of critters like mice and raccoons, you don’t want them making your new mattress into their home. Worse, they could mark it as their territory with urine or feces. In such an environment, air your mattress in doors. In an urban area, you might lack space and be obligated to air your mattress indoors as well. If you live in the suburbs, though, you’ll be able to air your mattress outside. Your backyard is the best place to air the mattress out. You could also lean it against a wall on a clean porch.\\nUrbanist's whose homes have an upper-story balcony which can accommodate the mattress could consider setting it up there if they want to air it outside.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Choose a good environment in which to air the mattress.\", \"描述\": \"You can air the mattress outside or inside. If airing inside, all you have to do after stripping the bed of linens is to open the window(s). For added purification, introduce plants into the bedroom. Plants purify the air naturally and will ensure the air your mattress is exposed to is as fresh as can be.\\nIf airing outside, ensure the spot you’re setting the mattress on is free of puddles or wetness, and will not be exposed to dripping water or precipitation. Find a place which is clean and dry for the mattress to stand. You should try to lean the mattress against a wall or vertical beam, either on its end or on its side. In this way, the maximum amount of area possible will be exposed to the air.\\nIf airing outside, find a place where the sun can touch the mattress as well. If necessary, place a tarp between the mattress and the ground. A wet mattress will encourage mold.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Use a mattress liner to protect the mattress against spills and stains. Breathable but liquid-tight mattress pads are preferable.\\n\"], \"注意事项\": [\"Don't eat in bed except for rare occasions like when you are ill. 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1,561 | How to Air up an Exercise Ball | 1. Inflating the Ball
1-1. Let the ball sit at room temperature for two hours.
Remove your stability ball from the packaging and allow it to sit in a 20°C (68° F) room for two hours. Doing this will normalize the temperature of the plastic and make it easier for you to blow up the ball.
1-2. Insert the tip of your ball pump into the hole in the ball.
Take the pointed end from your ball pump and place it into the hole in your exercise ball. There may also be an adapter that fits over the nozzle of the pump. This will usually look like a cylinder or cone that comes with your exercise ball. If you have one, simply screw it onto the nozzle of your pump.
If there is a white plug inside your ball, you'll have to remove it with a butter knife or other object like a key.
If you are using an electric pump, flip the switch to inflate it.
If you don't have a plug, you'll have to find replacement parts.
When removing the plug, be careful not to puncture your ball.
If your ball didn't come with a pump, purchase one at your local hardware store.
1-3. Pump the ball up 80% of the way.
Push up and down on the handle on your ball's pump to inflate your ball. The ball should start to become bigger as you pump. Once the ball is pumped up, insert the small white plug that came with the ball and allow it to sit for 24 hours before pumping it up again.
The ball will be very firm at this point.
If you pump up the ball completely at this point, instead of doing so gradually, it may end up egg-shaped instead of round.
1-4. Pump the ball up to its full diameter.
After you've allowed the ball to sit, the ball is ready to be pumped its full size. Remove the white plug that you inserted earlier and quickly insert the ball pump adapter into the hole. Continue to pump the ball by pressing up and down on the handle until the ball is filled completely.
1-5. Insert the plug and the let the ball sit for another day.
Once the ball is fully filled up with air, press the plug back into the hole to stop the air from escaping your ball. Sit your ball indoors for a day before using it.
2. Checking that Your Ball is Properly Inflated
2-1. Measure the final diameter of the ball.
Read the instructions or the packaging that your ball came in and got the correct measurements for how large your ball should be when fully inflated. Use a tape measure to measure the diameter of the ball and make sure that it corresponds with what it says in the instructions.
If you are 4'11"(1.49 m) to 5'6" (1.67 m) tall you should get a 55 cm (1.80 ft) ball.
If you are 5'7″ (1.70 m) to 6'0″ (1.82 m) tall you should get a 65 cm (2.13 ft) ball.
If you are 6'1″ (1.85 m) to 6′ 6″ (1.98 cm) tall you should get a 75 cm (2.46 ft) ball.
2-2. Sit on your inflated exercise ball.
Sit on your ball with your knees slightly bent with your feet flat on the floor. Your knees and hips should be level and your thighs should be parallel to the ground. Look in the mirror to see if you are sinking in too deeply, in which case you'll need to inflate your ball more. If your feet are not flat on the ground or your thighs are sloping downwards, your ball is overly inflated. In this case, release a little air from your ball.
2-3. Bounce up and down slowly on your exercise ball.
Doing a bounce test will give you an indication of whether your exercise ball is properly inflated. Bounce up and down on the ball and make sure that your hips and shoulders are in a vertical line while you're bouncing. If the ball is able to hold your weight and your posture stays straight, the ball is properly filled up.
As you work out on your exercise ball, it will slowly deflate over time. Remember to keep the levels of air adequate as time goes on.
3. Deflating Your Ball
3-1. Sit on top of your ball with your legs spread.
Move the ball under you and find the white stopper on the ball. Face the stopper in front of you in between your legs.
3-2. Remove the stopper and slowly bounce until the ball is deflated.
Once you remove the stopper, the air should start escaping from the ball. To speed up the process, lightly bounce on the ball to force the remaining air out of the ball. Continue to do this until it's completely deflated.
3-3. Fold up your ball when you store it.
When your ball is fully deflated, and you've removed all of the air, fold it several times before putting it back into storage. Do not crumple your ball because it can damage it over time and can create creases and cracks when you inflate it.
Store your ball at room temperature and don't expose it to direct sunlight.
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Pump the ball up to its full diameter.\\nAfter you've allowed the ball to sit, the ball is ready to be pumped its full size. Remove the white plug that you inserted earlier and quickly insert the ball pump adapter into the hole. Continue to pump the ball by pressing up and down on the handle until the ball is filled completely.\\n1-5. Insert the plug and the let the ball sit for another day.\\nOnce the ball is fully filled up with air, press the plug back into the hole to stop the air from escaping your ball. Sit your ball indoors for a day before using it.\\n2. Checking that Your Ball is Properly Inflated\\n2-1. Measure the final diameter of the ball.\\nRead the instructions or the packaging that your ball came in and got the correct measurements for how large your ball should be when fully inflated. Use a tape measure to measure the diameter of the ball and make sure that it corresponds with what it says in the instructions.\\nIf you are 4'11\\\"(1.49 m) to 5'6\\\" (1.67 m) tall you should get a 55 cm (1.80 ft) ball.\\nIf you are 5'7″ (1.70 m) to 6'0″ (1.82 m) tall you should get a 65 cm (2.13 ft) ball.\\nIf you are 6'1″ (1.85 m) to 6′ 6″ (1.98 cm) tall you should get a 75 cm (2.46 ft) ball.\\n2-2. Sit on your inflated exercise ball.\\nSit on your ball with your knees slightly bent with your feet flat on the floor. Your knees and hips should be level and your thighs should be parallel to the ground. Look in the mirror to see if you are sinking in too deeply, in which case you'll need to inflate your ball more. If your feet are not flat on the ground or your thighs are sloping downwards, your ball is overly inflated. In this case, release a little air from your ball.\\n2-3. Bounce up and down slowly on your exercise ball.\\nDoing a bounce test will give you an indication of whether your exercise ball is properly inflated. Bounce up and down on the ball and make sure that your hips and shoulders are in a vertical line while you're bouncing. If the ball is able to hold your weight and your posture stays straight, the ball is properly filled up.\\nAs you work out on your exercise ball, it will slowly deflate over time. Remember to keep the levels of air adequate as time goes on.\\n3. Deflating Your Ball\\n3-1. Sit on top of your ball with your legs spread.\\nMove the ball under you and find the white stopper on the ball. Face the stopper in front of you in between your legs.\\n3-2. Remove the stopper and slowly bounce until the ball is deflated.\\nOnce you remove the stopper, the air should start escaping from the ball. To speed up the process, lightly bounce on the ball to force the remaining air out of the ball. Continue to do this until it's completely deflated.\\n3-3. Fold up your ball when you store it.\\nWhen your ball is fully deflated, and you've removed all of the air, fold it several times before putting it back into storage. Do not crumple your ball because it can damage it over time and can create creases and cracks when you inflate it.\\nStore your ball at room temperature and don't expose it to direct sunlight.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Exercise or stability balls can be used in a variety of ways to improve your posture or to aid in physical therapy or training like yoga and Pilates. When using an exercise ball, it's important that it is properly inflated. One that's not correctly inflated could lead to posture problems and won't help you in your workout. 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1,562 | How to Airbrush | 1. Painting with an Airbrush
1-1. Connect the air hose from the air compressor to the stylus.
Set your air compressor close to your work area so you can easily access it. Push one end of the air hose onto the nozzle on the side of your compressor so it has a tight fit. Find the long air nozzle on the bottom of the airbrush stylus and push the other end of the hose over it. Make sure the hose fits tightly or else the airbrush won’t get the right amount of pressure.
Many airbrushes are sold in kits that include a small air compressor and hose. Look at hobby stores or online for airbrush kits.
1-2. Thin your paint in a mixing tray before you load it into the airbrush.
Paint is too thick to load directly into your airbrush and won’t apply smoothly to your work. Pour a small amount of paint into a mixing dish and add an equal amount of paint thinner. Stir the paint and paint thinner together until it has the same consistency as the plain paint thinner. Continue adding more paint or thinner until it’s thin enough to use.
If you’re using acrylic paints, you can use water to thin your paint.
If you’re using enamel or lacquer paint, then use either paint thinner or lacquer thinner respectively.
The ratio between paint and thinner depends on the brand and base of the paint. Look on the paint’s packaging to determine how much thinner you need to use.
1-3. Put 4-6 drops of paint into the airbrush cup.
Once you thin the paint so it works in the airbrush, use a pipette to transfer the paint from the mixing dish to the cup on your airbrush stylus. Only use a few drops at a time since airbrushes don’t need much paint to work. Once you load the paint, be sure not to tip the stylus over, or else it will spill.
You can use either a top-loading or bottom-loading stylus.
1-4. Turn on the air compressor so it’s around 10 PSI.
Switch the air compressor so you can use your airbrush. Check the dial on the air compressor and reduce the amount of air pressure to 10 PSI when you first start. As you get more comfortable painting with the airbrush, you can adjust the pressure to get different results.
Higher pressure is less likely to clog the airbrush and forms tiny droplets, but the paint dries quickly and there’s more overspray.
Lower pressure lets you paint fine details and uses less paint, but it’s more likely to clog and the paint texture will look rougher.
1-5. Hold the airbrush 1–2 in (2.5–5.1 cm) away from the object you’re painting.
Put the airbrush in your dominant hand like you’re holding a pen. Rest your index finger on the trigger button on top of the airbrush. Point the airbrush nozzle at the object you’re painting so it’s about 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) away and perpendicular to the object.
Wrap the airbrush hose around your arm so it doesn’t get in the way of the object you’re painting.
The distance between the object and your airbrush affects the thickness of your lines. If you want to paint finer details, hold the airbrush closer.
1-6. Push the trigger on the airbrush down to apply the paint.
When you’re ready to start painting, use your index finger to press down on the trigger. Keep your wrist locked in place and move your arm to control where the airbrush sprays. When you want to stop, let go of the trigger so the airbrush doesn’t spray anymore. Practice drawing different lines and shapes so you can warm up and get comfortable using the airbrush.
Some airbrushes require you to pull back on the trigger to apply the paint. More paint will come out of your airbrush the further back you pull the trigger.
Test spraying the airbrush on a scrap sheet of paper first to make sure the paint comes out smoothly.
Use a stencil if you want to copy a design perfectly.
1-7. Let the paint dry for 24 hours so it can cure.
If you need to handle the piece you just painted, wait at least 30 minutes or until the paint isn’t tacky. Then, leave the paint alone for at least 24 hours to let it fully cure. If you put on a thick application of paint, it may take longer to cure since it will stay wet for longer.
You can speed up the drying process by using a hair dryer or heat gun.
2. Applying Airbrush Makeup
2-1. Wash and moisturize your face first.
Before you apply any makeup, make sure to wash your face with a cleanser and moisturizer. Work the facial cleanser into your skin and rinse it thoroughly when you’re finished. Pat your face dry so you can apply your makeup.
Washing and moisturizing helps the airbrush makeup stay better and helps reduce the chances of your face breaking out.
2-2. Connect the compressor to the stylus with an air hose.
Put the air compressor close to your work area so it’s not in your way. Connect one end of the hose to the air nozzle on your compressor, and stretch the hose out so it doesn’t tangle or snag. Attach the other end of the hose to the nozzle on the bottom of the airbrush stylus.
You can get an airbrush kit meant for makeup application online or from cosmetic stores.
2-3. Load 4-5 drops of airbrush foundation into the airbrush stylus.
Get an airbrush foundation that matches your complexion so it blends in well with your skin. Open the container of foundation and place 4-5 drops inside the cup on top of the airbrush stylus. Place the drops in the center of the cup so it goes inside of the stylus.
You can buy airbrush foundation from cosmetic stores or online.
Don’t use too much foundation since you’ll waste product.
2-4. Turn your compressor to 10-15 PSI.
Switch your air compressor on and turn the control dial so it’s at 10-15 PSI. Wait until the pressure changes on the machine before using your airbrush so you don’t accidentally overspray. Don’t use pressure much higher since it could apply your makeup too thick.
2-5. Hold the stylus 4–6 in (10–15 cm) from your face.
Place the stylus in your dominant hand like you are holding a pencil and so your index finger rests on the trigger on top. Keep the cup on top of the stylus upright so you don’t accidentally spill your makeup. Hold the stylus 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) away so you get a light, even application.
Holding the stylus closer to your face will give you a thicker layer of makeup, but it will give you more control.
2-6. Press down on the trigger to apply your foundation.
Once you’re ready to apply the makeup, press the trigger with your index finger to spray the foundation. Move the airbrush in small circles across your face while you’re spraying so you get an even application on your face. Only use the 4-5 drops you originally loaded so you don’t use too much makeup. Close your eyes while you’re spraying and open them occasionally to look for any areas you missed.
Rather than applying a thick coat of makeup, gradually build up lighter layers for a more even appearance.
Be careful not to blow the makeup up your nose or in your eyes.
2-7. Use your airbrush for bronzer and blush.
Make sure you get bronzer and blush that’s meant to be used in an airbrush applicator. Only use 2-3 drops at a time and refill the airbrush if you need to. Hold the airbrush about 5 inches (13 cm) from your face and lightly press down on the trigger to apply a light layer of the makeup around your cheeks.
Make sure you flush out your airbrush whenever you change makeups since they could cross-contaminate.
3. Flushing the Airbrush
3-1. Clean your airbrush whenever you change materials or when you’re finished.
Paint or makeup can clog the nozzle and needle inside of your airbrush if it’s left inside. If you need to switch the colors you’re applying or you’re done with your application, then take a few minutes to clean the airbrush.
3-2. Pour airbrush cleaning solution into the stylus cup.
Look for airbrush cleaning solution at hobby stores or online. Fill the airbrush cup half full with the cleaning solution so it travels through your airbrush. Let the solution sit inside the stylus cup for 10-15 seconds so it breaks down any paint or makeup left inside.
If you want to save your cleaning solution, you can dilute it with equal parts water.
3-3. Loosen paint in the airbrush cup with a cotton swab or paintbrush.
If there’s paint or makeup stuck on the side of the airbrush cup, dip the bristles of a paintbrush or the end of a cotton swab into the solution. Scrape the sides of the cup with the swab so it mixes with the solution and runs through the stylus.
You may not need to use a cotton swab or paintbrush if nothing is sticking on the sides.
3-4. Spray the cleaning solution through the airbrush into a container.
Make sure the airbrush is still connected to the compressor so you can spray it. Point the nozzle of your airbrush inside an empty cup and press down on the nozzle so the solution goes through the stylus. Keep the trigger pressed down until the cup is empty.
Only use about 10-15 PSI while you’re cleaning your airbrush so it sprays evenly.
3-5. Continue running cleaning solution through the stylus until it’s clear.
Refill the cup on the stylus and check if it changes color. If the cleaning solution changes at all, then there is still makeup or paint inside of the airbrush. Press down on the trigger again to empty the cup and spray the cleaner through the stylus. Once the cleaner is clear when you put it in the cup, you can stop cleaning and put your airbrush away.
Tips
Practice moving the airbrush around while you’re spraying to make different types of lines and shapes.
Warnings
Enamel and lacquer paints can let off fumes when you work with it. Wear a face mask and work in a well-ventilated area so you don’t breathe them in.[16]
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Continue adding more paint or thinner until it’s thin enough to use.\\nIf you’re using acrylic paints, you can use water to thin your paint.\\nIf you’re using enamel or lacquer paint, then use either paint thinner or lacquer thinner respectively.\\nThe ratio between paint and thinner depends on the brand and base of the paint. Look on the paint’s packaging to determine how much thinner you need to use.\\n1-3. Put 4-6 drops of paint into the airbrush cup.\\nOnce you thin the paint so it works in the airbrush, use a pipette to transfer the paint from the mixing dish to the cup on your airbrush stylus. Only use a few drops at a time since airbrushes don’t need much paint to work. Once you load the paint, be sure not to tip the stylus over, or else it will spill.\\nYou can use either a top-loading or bottom-loading stylus.\\n1-4. Turn on the air compressor so it’s around 10 PSI.\\nSwitch the air compressor so you can use your airbrush. Check the dial on the air compressor and reduce the amount of air pressure to 10 PSI when you first start. As you get more comfortable painting with the airbrush, you can adjust the pressure to get different results.\\nHigher pressure is less likely to clog the airbrush and forms tiny droplets, but the paint dries quickly and there’s more overspray.\\nLower pressure lets you paint fine details and uses less paint, but it’s more likely to clog and the paint texture will look rougher.\\n1-5. Hold the airbrush 1–2 in (2.5–5.1 cm) away from the object you’re painting.\\nPut the airbrush in your dominant hand like you’re holding a pen. Rest your index finger on the trigger button on top of the airbrush. Point the airbrush nozzle at the object you’re painting so it’s about 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) away and perpendicular to the object.\\nWrap the airbrush hose around your arm so it doesn’t get in the way of the object you’re painting.\\nThe distance between the object and your airbrush affects the thickness of your lines. If you want to paint finer details, hold the airbrush closer.\\n1-6. Push the trigger on the airbrush down to apply the paint.\\nWhen you’re ready to start painting, use your index finger to press down on the trigger. Keep your wrist locked in place and move your arm to control where the airbrush sprays. When you want to stop, let go of the trigger so the airbrush doesn’t spray anymore. Practice drawing different lines and shapes so you can warm up and get comfortable using the airbrush.\\nSome airbrushes require you to pull back on the trigger to apply the paint. More paint will come out of your airbrush the further back you pull the trigger.\\nTest spraying the airbrush on a scrap sheet of paper first to make sure the paint comes out smoothly.\\nUse a stencil if you want to copy a design perfectly.\\n1-7. Let the paint dry for 24 hours so it can cure.\\nIf you need to handle the piece you just painted, wait at least 30 minutes or until the paint isn’t tacky. Then, leave the paint alone for at least 24 hours to let it fully cure. If you put on a thick application of paint, it may take longer to cure since it will stay wet for longer.\\nYou can speed up the drying process by using a hair dryer or heat gun.\\n2. Applying Airbrush Makeup\\n2-1. Wash and moisturize your face first.\\nBefore you apply any makeup, make sure to wash your face with a cleanser and moisturizer. Work the facial cleanser into your skin and rinse it thoroughly when you’re finished. Pat your face dry so you can apply your makeup.\\nWashing and moisturizing helps the airbrush makeup stay better and helps reduce the chances of your face breaking out.\\n2-2. Connect the compressor to the stylus with an air hose.\\nPut the air compressor close to your work area so it’s not in your way. Connect one end of the hose to the air nozzle on your compressor, and stretch the hose out so it doesn’t tangle or snag. Attach the other end of the hose to the nozzle on the bottom of the airbrush stylus.\\nYou can get an airbrush kit meant for makeup application online or from cosmetic stores.\\n2-3. Load 4-5 drops of airbrush foundation into the airbrush stylus.\\nGet an airbrush foundation that matches your complexion so it blends in well with your skin. Open the container of foundation and place 4-5 drops inside the cup on top of the airbrush stylus. Place the drops in the center of the cup so it goes inside of the stylus.\\nYou can buy airbrush foundation from cosmetic stores or online.\\nDon’t use too much foundation since you’ll waste product.\\n2-4. Turn your compressor to 10-15 PSI.\\nSwitch your air compressor on and turn the control dial so it’s at 10-15 PSI. Wait until the pressure changes on the machine before using your airbrush so you don’t accidentally overspray. Don’t use pressure much higher since it could apply your makeup too thick.\\n2-5. Hold the stylus 4–6 in (10–15 cm) from your face.\\nPlace the stylus in your dominant hand like you are holding a pencil and so your index finger rests on the trigger on top. Keep the cup on top of the stylus upright so you don’t accidentally spill your makeup. Hold the stylus 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) away so you get a light, even application.\\nHolding the stylus closer to your face will give you a thicker layer of makeup, but it will give you more control.\\n2-6. Press down on the trigger to apply your foundation.\\nOnce you’re ready to apply the makeup, press the trigger with your index finger to spray the foundation. Move the airbrush in small circles across your face while you’re spraying so you get an even application on your face. Only use the 4-5 drops you originally loaded so you don’t use too much makeup. Close your eyes while you’re spraying and open them occasionally to look for any areas you missed.\\nRather than applying a thick coat of makeup, gradually build up lighter layers for a more even appearance.\\nBe careful not to blow the makeup up your nose or in your eyes.\\n2-7. Use your airbrush for bronzer and blush.\\nMake sure you get bronzer and blush that’s meant to be used in an airbrush applicator. Only use 2-3 drops at a time and refill the airbrush if you need to. Hold the airbrush about 5 inches (13 cm) from your face and lightly press down on the trigger to apply a light layer of the makeup around your cheeks.\\nMake sure you flush out your airbrush whenever you change makeups since they could cross-contaminate.\\n3. Flushing the Airbrush\\n3-1. Clean your airbrush whenever you change materials or when you’re finished.\\nPaint or makeup can clog the nozzle and needle inside of your airbrush if it’s left inside. If you need to switch the colors you’re applying or you’re done with your application, then take a few minutes to clean the airbrush.\\n3-2. Pour airbrush cleaning solution into the stylus cup.\\nLook for airbrush cleaning solution at hobby stores or online. Fill the airbrush cup half full with the cleaning solution so it travels through your airbrush. Let the solution sit inside the stylus cup for 10-15 seconds so it breaks down any paint or makeup left inside.\\nIf you want to save your cleaning solution, you can dilute it with equal parts water.\\n3-3. Loosen paint in the airbrush cup with a cotton swab or paintbrush.\\nIf there’s paint or makeup stuck on the side of the airbrush cup, dip the bristles of a paintbrush or the end of a cotton swab into the solution. Scrape the sides of the cup with the swab so it mixes with the solution and runs through the stylus.\\nYou may not need to use a cotton swab or paintbrush if nothing is sticking on the sides.\\n3-4. Spray the cleaning solution through the airbrush into a container.\\nMake sure the airbrush is still connected to the compressor so you can spray it. Point the nozzle of your airbrush inside an empty cup and press down on the nozzle so the solution goes through the stylus. Keep the trigger pressed down until the cup is empty.\\nOnly use about 10-15 PSI while you’re cleaning your airbrush so it sprays evenly.\\n3-5. Continue running cleaning solution through the stylus until it’s clear.\\nRefill the cup on the stylus and check if it changes color. If the cleaning solution changes at all, then there is still makeup or paint inside of the airbrush. Press down on the trigger again to empty the cup and spray the cleaner through the stylus. Once the cleaner is clear when you put it in the cup, you can stop cleaning and put your airbrush away.\\nTips\\nPractice moving the airbrush around while you’re spraying to make different types of lines and shapes.\\nWarnings\\nEnamel and lacquer paints can let off fumes when you work with it. Wear a face mask and work in a well-ventilated area so you don’t breathe them in.[16]\\nX\\nResearch source\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Airbrushing is a process that uses compressed air to spray paint or makeup onto a surface and create smooth lines. When you want to start airbrushing, all you need is the stylus, an air compressor, and either paint or makeup made for airbrushes. Regardless of whether you use your airbrush for painting or makeup, be sure to clean and flush it out when you’re finished so it doesn’t jam. Once you learn how to set up and use your airbrush, you’ll be able to use it for a variety of projects!\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Painting with an Airbrush\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Connect the air hose from the air compressor to the stylus.\", \"描述\": \"Set your air compressor close to your work area so you can easily access it. Push one end of the air hose onto the nozzle on the side of your compressor so it has a tight fit. 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Rest your index finger on the trigger button on top of the airbrush. Point the airbrush nozzle at the object you’re painting so it’s about 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) away and perpendicular to the object.\\nWrap the airbrush hose around your arm so it doesn’t get in the way of the object you’re painting.\\nThe distance between the object and your airbrush affects the thickness of your lines. If you want to paint finer details, hold the airbrush closer.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Push the trigger on the airbrush down to apply the paint.\", \"描述\": \"When you’re ready to start painting, use your index finger to press down on the trigger. Keep your wrist locked in place and move your arm to control where the airbrush sprays. When you want to stop, let go of the trigger so the airbrush doesn’t spray anymore. Practice drawing different lines and shapes so you can warm up and get comfortable using the airbrush.\\nSome airbrushes require you to pull back on the trigger to apply the paint. 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1,563 | How to Airbrush Nails | 1. Using an Airbrush Kit
1-1. Purchase a single action airbrush kit if you’re a beginner.
If nail airbrushing is new for you, consider buying a single action airbrush kit. It is easy to operate, as all you need to do to is press a button that will release your paint. They are excellent starter airbrushes because they provide great paint coverage on the nail. Plus, they are relatively cheap compared to other airbrush types.
Single action airbrush kits do not offer great precision, so if you’re creating a nail look with intricate details, this might not be the right kit for you.
1-2. Buy a dual action airbrush kit for precision and extensive detailing.
Dual action airbrush kits are typically for the more experienced nail technician. They allow you to fully control the air pressure and paint flow during application. Dual action kits are great if you need to paint with precise lines and fine details.
Many airbrushes serve many functions. They can be used for cosmetics, painting, tattooing, and tanning. Make sure the airbrush kit you purchase is compatible with nail crafting.
1-3. Connect your airbrush to the air compressor with the air hose.
Included in any airbrush set are an airbrush stylus, air hose, and air compressor. The air hose is a long, durable pipe that connects the airbrush stylus to the air compressor machine. It pushes air from the compressor, which ultimately shoots to the stylus and mixes with the paint. Each end of the hose has a metal screw-on connector. You’ll use your thumb and index finger to twist the screws. Attach one end of the hose to the compressor, and then the do the same thing on the other side to attach it to the gun.
Make sure you screw on each end of the hose very tight before starting the machine.
1-4. Select a water-based paint.
Airbrush kits must be used with water-based paint. Regular nail polish is too thick and will not flow well through the airbrush gun. Some airbrush kits made especially for nails may already include some airbrush nail paint. Others will not, so you’ll have to purchase your own paint separately online or at a beauty supply store.
Don’t try to use regular nail polish in your airbrush unless the directions specify that it’s okay to do so. Using the wrong kind of paint, even with paint thinner mixed in, could clog up your airbrush gun or create a lumpy and uneven paint job.
1-5. Load the paint into the airbrush cup.
Most airbrush guns will have a cup-shaped hole at the top. This is where you will pour your paint to load the gun. You don’t need a lot of paint for nail art design, so 4-6 drops should be enough. If you run out, you can always add more.
Some airbrush kits will come with paint that attaches to the bottom of the gun. Read the manufacturer’s instructions on how to properly load the paint.
1-6. Pull the airbrush trigger to release the paint.
Now that your paint is loaded into the gun, you’re ready to start painting! Some airbrushes have a rounded trigger at the top, while others have a pointed trigger at the bottom. Whichever type you have, all you need to do is hold the handle like you would a pencil and pull the trigger back with your index finger to release the paint.
If you’re using a dual-action airbrush, first release the air by pressing down on the trigger. Then pull the trigger back to release the paint. Make sure the air is coming out at all times.
You can adjust the volume of paint using the trigger. The amount of pressure you put on the trigger controls how much paint is released.
1-7. Practice using the airbrush gun on graph paper.
If you’re new to nail design using an airbrush kit, it would be wise to practice operating the gun on paper before you start painting your actual nails. You can use graph paper to practice making straight lines with the airbrush gun. While you’re practicing spraying the gun, pay attention to the pressure you put on the trigger, your hand motion, and the angle of the gun.
While you’re practicing on the paper, the paint should go on dry. If it’s going on wet, you’re pulling the trigger back too far.
You can also practice spraying dots on the graph paper by just pressing the trigger without moving the gun. The dot should be clear and perfectly round.
2. Creating Designs with Stencils
2-1. Protect your workspace with newspaper or a drop cloth.
Airbrushing your nails can be a messy process. To protect the area where you’ll be painting, spread out some newspaper or a cloth to catch any dripping paint.
If you use a cloth, make sure to choose something you don’t mind getting messy (like an old tablecloth or sheet).
2-2. Select your preferred stencil.
When airbrushing nails, the options for stencil designs are endless. You can make a design with star shapes or abstract patterns. Choose whatever best fits your personal style. You can find stencils at most local beauty supply stores. Airbrush stencils are versatile and most are reusable.
You can choose between plastic, paper, and self-adhesive stencils. Purchase plastic stencils if you plan on reusing them.
If you want to make your own stencils, create designs on paper with designer hole punchers or a craft knife. You can even use materials you already have at home, such as lace or feathers.
2-3. Apply a base coat to your nails.
Use a base coat that is specifically for airbrush nail designs. Some airbrush paints will not adhere to regular base coat nail polish. Apply the base coat like you would regular nail polish. Use the provided brush to apply a thin coat on each nail, then let it dry.
Check the supplier of your airbrush kit. They may offer specific top and base coats to use on your nails.
Apply a thin layer of white nail polish over the topcoat to really make the airbrush paint pop.
2-4. Put tape around your nails to avoid getting airbrush paint on your skin.
If you’re airbrushing without stencils, or you’re using small stencils that don’t cover your fingers, you are bound to get paint on your skin. To avoid this, get some tape, tear it into small pieces, and place it around the nail. This will prevent spray paint from getting on your skin and make cleanup easy.
Make sure the tape isn’t covering any part of the nail you wish to spray paint.
2-5. Place the stencil on top of your fingernail.
When you’ve chosen a stencil, put it on top of the nail, making sure to place it in the area you want the design. Some stencils that you buy from the beauty supply store will have a sticky side, so use that to apply it to the nail and keep it in place.
Make sure your base coat is completely dry before placing the stencil on the nail.
You can experiment with designs by adding multiple stencil layers.
2-6. Spray the airbrush over the stencil to create the design.
When your stencil is in place, you can begin painting. Aim the airbrush at a protected surface and pull the trigger on the airbrush gun to release the paint. Once you have a stream going, move the airbrush over the stencil on your fingernail. Spray lightly on the stencil until you see the holes completely covered with your paint color. That way, you know your design will come out complete.
Move the airbrush gun in a smooth, fluid motion as you work to get even results.
Once you’re done spraying, move the airbrush away from your nail with the stream still going before you release the trigger.
Repeat this step for all the nails you want to apply a design to.
2-7. Remove the stencil and apply a topcoat to seal the nail design.
Once you have finished using the airbrush to create your designs, take the stencil off of your nails. Make sure the paint is dry, and then apply a topcoat. You can purchase topcoats designed specifically for airbrushed nail art. They will seal and protect your designs and prevent chipping and fading.
Make sure your base coat and airbrush paint are completely dry before applying the topcoat.
Apply 2 coats for extra protection.
Tips
Clean the airbrush thoroughly between each use. Don’t use acetone to clean your airbrush, since this will turn the water-based paint inside into a sticky sludge.
You can overlap designs with different colors for a unique look.
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They can be used for cosmetics, painting, tattooing, and tanning. Make sure the airbrush kit you purchase is compatible with nail crafting.\\n1-3. Connect your airbrush to the air compressor with the air hose.\\nIncluded in any airbrush set are an airbrush stylus, air hose, and air compressor. The air hose is a long, durable pipe that connects the airbrush stylus to the air compressor machine. It pushes air from the compressor, which ultimately shoots to the stylus and mixes with the paint. Each end of the hose has a metal screw-on connector. You’ll use your thumb and index finger to twist the screws. Attach one end of the hose to the compressor, and then the do the same thing on the other side to attach it to the gun.\\nMake sure you screw on each end of the hose very tight before starting the machine.\\n1-4. Select a water-based paint.\\nAirbrush kits must be used with water-based paint. Regular nail polish is too thick and will not flow well through the airbrush gun. Some airbrush kits made especially for nails may already include some airbrush nail paint. Others will not, so you’ll have to purchase your own paint separately online or at a beauty supply store.\\nDon’t try to use regular nail polish in your airbrush unless the directions specify that it’s okay to do so. Using the wrong kind of paint, even with paint thinner mixed in, could clog up your airbrush gun or create a lumpy and uneven paint job.\\n1-5. Load the paint into the airbrush cup.\\nMost airbrush guns will have a cup-shaped hole at the top. This is where you will pour your paint to load the gun. You don’t need a lot of paint for nail art design, so 4-6 drops should be enough. If you run out, you can always add more.\\nSome airbrush kits will come with paint that attaches to the bottom of the gun. Read the manufacturer’s instructions on how to properly load the paint.\\n1-6. Pull the airbrush trigger to release the paint.\\nNow that your paint is loaded into the gun, you’re ready to start painting! Some airbrushes have a rounded trigger at the top, while others have a pointed trigger at the bottom. Whichever type you have, all you need to do is hold the handle like you would a pencil and pull the trigger back with your index finger to release the paint.\\nIf you’re using a dual-action airbrush, first release the air by pressing down on the trigger. Then pull the trigger back to release the paint. Make sure the air is coming out at all times.\\nYou can adjust the volume of paint using the trigger. The amount of pressure you put on the trigger controls how much paint is released.\\n1-7. Practice using the airbrush gun on graph paper.\\nIf you’re new to nail design using an airbrush kit, it would be wise to practice operating the gun on paper before you start painting your actual nails. You can use graph paper to practice making straight lines with the airbrush gun. While you’re practicing spraying the gun, pay attention to the pressure you put on the trigger, your hand motion, and the angle of the gun.\\nWhile you’re practicing on the paper, the paint should go on dry. If it’s going on wet, you’re pulling the trigger back too far.\\nYou can also practice spraying dots on the graph paper by just pressing the trigger without moving the gun. The dot should be clear and perfectly round.\\n2. Creating Designs with Stencils\\n2-1. Protect your workspace with newspaper or a drop cloth.\\nAirbrushing your nails can be a messy process. To protect the area where you’ll be painting, spread out some newspaper or a cloth to catch any dripping paint.\\nIf you use a cloth, make sure to choose something you don’t mind getting messy (like an old tablecloth or sheet).\\n2-2. Select your preferred stencil.\\nWhen airbrushing nails, the options for stencil designs are endless. You can make a design with star shapes or abstract patterns. Choose whatever best fits your personal style. You can find stencils at most local beauty supply stores. Airbrush stencils are versatile and most are reusable.\\nYou can choose between plastic, paper, and self-adhesive stencils. Purchase plastic stencils if you plan on reusing them.\\nIf you want to make your own stencils, create designs on paper with designer hole punchers or a craft knife. You can even use materials you already have at home, such as lace or feathers.\\n2-3. Apply a base coat to your nails.\\nUse a base coat that is specifically for airbrush nail designs. Some airbrush paints will not adhere to regular base coat nail polish. Apply the base coat like you would regular nail polish. Use the provided brush to apply a thin coat on each nail, then let it dry.\\nCheck the supplier of your airbrush kit. They may offer specific top and base coats to use on your nails.\\nApply a thin layer of white nail polish over the topcoat to really make the airbrush paint pop.\\n2-4. Put tape around your nails to avoid getting airbrush paint on your skin.\\nIf you’re airbrushing without stencils, or you’re using small stencils that don’t cover your fingers, you are bound to get paint on your skin. To avoid this, get some tape, tear it into small pieces, and place it around the nail. This will prevent spray paint from getting on your skin and make cleanup easy.\\nMake sure the tape isn’t covering any part of the nail you wish to spray paint.\\n2-5. Place the stencil on top of your fingernail.\\nWhen you’ve chosen a stencil, put it on top of the nail, making sure to place it in the area you want the design. Some stencils that you buy from the beauty supply store will have a sticky side, so use that to apply it to the nail and keep it in place.\\nMake sure your base coat is completely dry before placing the stencil on the nail.\\nYou can experiment with designs by adding multiple stencil layers.\\n2-6. Spray the airbrush over the stencil to create the design.\\nWhen your stencil is in place, you can begin painting. Aim the airbrush at a protected surface and pull the trigger on the airbrush gun to release the paint. Once you have a stream going, move the airbrush over the stencil on your fingernail. Spray lightly on the stencil until you see the holes completely covered with your paint color. That way, you know your design will come out complete.\\nMove the airbrush gun in a smooth, fluid motion as you work to get even results.\\nOnce you’re done spraying, move the airbrush away from your nail with the stream still going before you release the trigger.\\nRepeat this step for all the nails you want to apply a design to.\\n2-7. Remove the stencil and apply a topcoat to seal the nail design.\\nOnce you have finished using the airbrush to create your designs, take the stencil off of your nails. Make sure the paint is dry, and then apply a topcoat. You can purchase topcoats designed specifically for airbrushed nail art. They will seal and protect your designs and prevent chipping and fading.\\nMake sure your base coat and airbrush paint are completely dry before applying the topcoat.\\nApply 2 coats for extra protection.\\nTips\\nClean the airbrush thoroughly between each use. 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1,564 | How to Airbrush T Shirts | 1. Prepare the Stencil
1-1. Choose a design.
You can draw your own design, create a design using digital image software, or find a pre-made design.
If creating or using a digital design, you will need to print the design out before you can use it. Print the design on heavy paper for best results.
Similarly, if drawing the design by hand, you should sketch it out onto heavy paper instead of sketching it out directly onto your stencil material.
The easiest option is to use ready-made stencils, of course, but this option will also provide you with fewer design options.
1-2. Transfer the design to pennant felt.
Place the design over a patch of pennant felt. Trace around the edges of the design with a pencil to transfer it onto the felt.
Pennant felt is one of the best materials to use since it is durable and capable of absorbing excess paint. Cardstock, photo paper, and freezer paper can also be used but may produce messier results.
When using ready-made stencils, you can trace the design without taking any additional steps.
If using your own images, you will need to cut around the lines of the image to create a temporary stencil. After doing that, you can trace these newly created edges onto the felt.
1-3. Cut out the stencil.
Place a cutting mat beneath the pennant felt, then carefully cut along the traced lines. Remove the scraps of material to reveal the finished stencil.
For most designs, a hobby knife or utility knife should work adequately well. Detailed designs tend to look better when cut out with a stencil burner, however.
1-4. Apply a light coat of temporary adhesive.
Flip the stencil over to its back and lightly coat it with repositionable spray adhesive.
The adhesive should help the stencil stay in place on the t-shirt. Make sure that you choose repositionable or temporary adhesive, though. Do not use permanent adhesive.
For best results, allow the spray adhesive to dry for a few minutes before continuing to the next step. Doing so should prevent any residue from sticking to the shirt after you remove the stencil.
1-5. Position the stencil.
Place the stencil adhesive-side down onto the t-shirt in the desired location. Press firmly to help the stencil adhere to the t-shirt.
After a few more minutes, check the stencil to make sure that it is securely stuck in place.
It is also a good idea to secure the edges of the stencil with painter's tape. Aside from keeping the stencil steady, doing so can also protect the exposed portion of the t-shirt from over-spray.
2. Prepare the Airbrush
2-1. Select the airbrush.
The best airbrush to use, especially as a novice, will be a dual action, internal-mix airbrush with a bottom feed.
When using a dual-action airbrush, you will press the switch down to draw air and pull it back to spray paint.
Internal-mix airbrushes introduce the paint directly into the center of the air stream, creating an even spray of paint.
With a bottom feeding airbrush, moderately sized jars of paint are positioned to the side or bottom of the brush. The airbrush will draw paint directly from these jars as you work.
2-2. Use an appropriate air source.
You will need to use an air source that can provide a steady, consistent stream of air at 60 psi.
Typically, this will be either a CO2 tank or a commercial air compressor. Compressors marketed for airbrushing purposes will work for the most part, but professional grade compressors will produce even better results.
2-3. Choose your paint.
Select pre-reduced fabric paint for this project. This paint is water-soluble and will need to be set with heat if you want the design to remain after the shirt gets washed.
Use a limited palette of colors, especially while you're a beginner.
Note that you will need to use a separate jar for each color of paint.
2-4. Load the paint.
Fill an empty, clean airbrush jar with enough paint for your project, then screw the jar onto the airbrush.
Start with the first color you intend to use. If you want to use more than one color, prepare the jars of paint in advance and swap out as needed while airbrushing the design.
If you plan to mix colors, you should make sure that you have made enough for the entire project. Attempting to mix more later may create slight differences in shade.
2-5. Attach the airbrush to the air source.
Turn on the compressor and attach the airbrush using an appropriate hose.
Turning the compressor on first will give the machine more time to build up the right amount of pressure. After the pressure builds up, adjust the regulator as needed to get it to 60 psi.
Attach the compressor air hose to the airbrush using the attached coupling. If necessary, wrap Teflon tape around the coupling to create an airtight seal.
Introduce air into the airbrush by pressing down on the switch or by opening the metering valve.
3. Airbrush the T-Shirt
3-1. Set up the t-shirt.
Place a t-shirt board inside of the shirt and set the shirt onto an easel.
The t-shirt board will stretch the material, preventing wrinkles, folds, and dimples from sneaking in and ruining your design. They also prevent paint from seeping through to the other side of the shirt.
Most t-shirt boards are made of thick cardboard, masonite, or foam board.
The easel should hold the shirt at least 32 inches (81 cm) above the ground. It must be positioned in a way that allows your hand to move naturally over the shirt as you work.
3-2. Hold the airbrush over the shirt.
Position the airbrush over the stencil attached to the shirt. It is best to start at the edge of the design right than starting at the middle.
The distance between the airbrush and the shirt will create different effects. For a soft appearance, hold the airbrush roughly 6 inches (15 cm) away from the shirt. For a harder appearance, hold it roughly 4 inches (10 cm) away from the material.
3-3. Spray even, overlapping strokes across the surface.
Gently ease the trigger back to release a stream of paint. Steadily move your hand over the entire stencil to fill the exposed areas with paint.
When holding the airbrush close to the surface, ease up on the trigger to use less paint.
You need to move your hand steadily across the entire surface as you airbrush the paint onto the material. Failing to move your hand will cause globs of paint to appear at the beginning and end of each stroke.
Overlapping each pass will prevent gaps of blank space from appearing, creating a more even appearance.
3-4. Switch colors as needed.
To switch colors, merely release the trigger to stop the spray, unscrew the old jar, and screw on the new jar.
Some airbrush artists prefer to use a different airbrush for each color, but for bottom-fed airbrushes, you should be able to use the same brush for all colors.
3-5. Carefully remove the stencil.
After filling in the stencil portion of the design, carefully peel the stencil straight back to remove it from the shirt.
Remove any tape holding the edges down before lifting away the stencil.
If the stencil resists too much, you may need to wait until the paint dries before peeling it away. Doing so will minimize the risk of disturbing the paint and ruining the image.
3-6. Add freehand designs as desired.
If you want to add freehand elements, now is the time to do so. Consider the placement carefully since there will be no way to undo any mistakes.
Letters and numbers are the most common freehand elements. Consider practicing different fonts in advance before attempting to airbrush them onto a shirt.
4. Set the Paint
4-1. Allow the paint to dry.
Give the paint adequate time to dry before attempting to heat press it.
The exact amount of time will vary by manufacturer, but you should usually let the paint dry for at least 30 minutes. When you touch the surface of the shirt, you should not pull away any paint and your fingers should not feel tacky.
4-2. Protect the t-shirt with parchment paper.
Place the t-shirt on a hard, flat surface and cover the design with a sheet of parchment paper or brown craft paper.
Never apply heat directly to the design since doing so can actually cause the paint to peel away or stick to the iron.
If you don't have parchment paper, turn the t-shirt over and iron the reverse side.
Make sure that the material is flat and smooth before continuing to the next step.
4-3. Pass over the design with an iron.
Allow a standard iron to preheat to the "cotton" setting, then carefully press the entire design with the hot iron for approximately two minutes.
Heat-treating the airbrushed design should set the paint and prevent it from washing out.
Note that the iron must reach a temperature of at least 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius).
Other options for heat setting the design include:
Using a professional conveyor set to 120 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius) for 20 minutes.
Using a heat press set to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for 30 seconds.
Rotating a heat gun over the surface for 30 seconds.
4-4. Launder as usual.
Once the t-shirt cools, you should be able to wash the shirt in cold water using mild detergent. Tumble dry the shirt on low or allow the material to air dry.
After washing and drying the t-shirt once, the process is complete and the garment is ready to wear.
Tips
Use 100% cotton t-shirts or 50/50 cotton blends since they do not require pre-washing.[4]
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Research source
Consider practicing on other materials before trying to airbrush a t-shirt. Practice on newsprint or other heavy paper first to familiarize yourself with the mechanics of the airbrush, then practice on cheap cotton fabric. Once you feel confident enough with your technique, move onto the t-shirt itself.
Warnings
Wear a safety mask, safety goggles, and gloves when airbrushing t-shirts. Doing so should prevent over-flow paint from getting into your lungs, into your eyes, or onto your hands.
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Cardstock, photo paper, and freezer paper can also be used but may produce messier results.\\nWhen using ready-made stencils, you can trace the design without taking any additional steps.\\nIf using your own images, you will need to cut around the lines of the image to create a temporary stencil. After doing that, you can trace these newly created edges onto the felt.\\n1-3. Cut out the stencil.\\nPlace a cutting mat beneath the pennant felt, then carefully cut along the traced lines. Remove the scraps of material to reveal the finished stencil.\\nFor most designs, a hobby knife or utility knife should work adequately well. Detailed designs tend to look better when cut out with a stencil burner, however.\\n1-4. Apply a light coat of temporary adhesive.\\nFlip the stencil over to its back and lightly coat it with repositionable spray adhesive.\\nThe adhesive should help the stencil stay in place on the t-shirt. Make sure that you choose repositionable or temporary adhesive, though. Do not use permanent adhesive.\\nFor best results, allow the spray adhesive to dry for a few minutes before continuing to the next step. Doing so should prevent any residue from sticking to the shirt after you remove the stencil.\\n1-5. Position the stencil.\\nPlace the stencil adhesive-side down onto the t-shirt in the desired location. Press firmly to help the stencil adhere to the t-shirt.\\nAfter a few more minutes, check the stencil to make sure that it is securely stuck in place.\\nIt is also a good idea to secure the edges of the stencil with painter's tape. Aside from keeping the stencil steady, doing so can also protect the exposed portion of the t-shirt from over-spray.\\n2. Prepare the Airbrush\\n2-1. 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This paint is water-soluble and will need to be set with heat if you want the design to remain after the shirt gets washed.\\nUse a limited palette of colors, especially while you're a beginner.\\nNote that you will need to use a separate jar for each color of paint.\\n2-4. Load the paint.\\nFill an empty, clean airbrush jar with enough paint for your project, then screw the jar onto the airbrush.\\nStart with the first color you intend to use. If you want to use more than one color, prepare the jars of paint in advance and swap out as needed while airbrushing the design.\\nIf you plan to mix colors, you should make sure that you have made enough for the entire project. Attempting to mix more later may create slight differences in shade.\\n2-5. Attach the airbrush to the air source.\\nTurn on the compressor and attach the airbrush using an appropriate hose.\\nTurning the compressor on first will give the machine more time to build up the right amount of pressure. After the pressure builds up, adjust the regulator as needed to get it to 60 psi.\\nAttach the compressor air hose to the airbrush using the attached coupling. If necessary, wrap Teflon tape around the coupling to create an airtight seal.\\nIntroduce air into the airbrush by pressing down on the switch or by opening the metering valve.\\n3. Airbrush the T-Shirt\\n3-1. Set up the t-shirt.\\nPlace a t-shirt board inside of the shirt and set the shirt onto an easel.\\nThe t-shirt board will stretch the material, preventing wrinkles, folds, and dimples from sneaking in and ruining your design. They also prevent paint from seeping through to the other side of the shirt.\\nMost t-shirt boards are made of thick cardboard, masonite, or foam board.\\nThe easel should hold the shirt at least 32 inches (81 cm) above the ground. It must be positioned in a way that allows your hand to move naturally over the shirt as you work.\\n3-2. Hold the airbrush over the shirt.\\nPosition the airbrush over the stencil attached to the shirt. It is best to start at the edge of the design right than starting at the middle.\\nThe distance between the airbrush and the shirt will create different effects. For a soft appearance, hold the airbrush roughly 6 inches (15 cm) away from the shirt. For a harder appearance, hold it roughly 4 inches (10 cm) away from the material.\\n3-3. Spray even, overlapping strokes across the surface.\\nGently ease the trigger back to release a stream of paint. Steadily move your hand over the entire stencil to fill the exposed areas with paint.\\nWhen holding the airbrush close to the surface, ease up on the trigger to use less paint.\\nYou need to move your hand steadily across the entire surface as you airbrush the paint onto the material. Failing to move your hand will cause globs of paint to appear at the beginning and end of each stroke.\\nOverlapping each pass will prevent gaps of blank space from appearing, creating a more even appearance.\\n3-4. Switch colors as needed.\\nTo switch colors, merely release the trigger to stop the spray, unscrew the old jar, and screw on the new jar.\\nSome airbrush artists prefer to use a different airbrush for each color, but for bottom-fed airbrushes, you should be able to use the same brush for all colors.\\n3-5. Carefully remove the stencil.\\nAfter filling in the stencil portion of the design, carefully peel the stencil straight back to remove it from the shirt.\\nRemove any tape holding the edges down before lifting away the stencil.\\nIf the stencil resists too much, you may need to wait until the paint dries before peeling it away. Doing so will minimize the risk of disturbing the paint and ruining the image.\\n3-6. Add freehand designs as desired.\\nIf you want to add freehand elements, now is the time to do so. Consider the placement carefully since there will be no way to undo any mistakes.\\nLetters and numbers are the most common freehand elements. Consider practicing different fonts in advance before attempting to airbrush them onto a shirt.\\n4. Set the Paint\\n4-1. Allow the paint to dry.\\nGive the paint adequate time to dry before attempting to heat press it.\\nThe exact amount of time will vary by manufacturer, but you should usually let the paint dry for at least 30 minutes. When you touch the surface of the shirt, you should not pull away any paint and your fingers should not feel tacky.\\n4-2. Protect the t-shirt with parchment paper.\\nPlace the t-shirt on a hard, flat surface and cover the design with a sheet of parchment paper or brown craft paper.\\nNever apply heat directly to the design since doing so can actually cause the paint to peel away or stick to the iron.\\nIf you don't have parchment paper, turn the t-shirt over and iron the reverse side.\\nMake sure that the material is flat and smooth before continuing to the next step.\\n4-3. Pass over the design with an iron.\\nAllow a standard iron to preheat to the \\\"cotton\\\" setting, then carefully press the entire design with the hot iron for approximately two minutes.\\nHeat-treating the airbrushed design should set the paint and prevent it from washing out.\\nNote that the iron must reach a temperature of at least 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius).\\nOther options for heat setting the design include:\\nUsing a professional conveyor set to 120 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius) for 20 minutes.\\nUsing a heat press set to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for 30 seconds.\\nRotating a heat gun over the surface for 30 seconds.\\n4-4. Launder as usual.\\nOnce the t-shirt cools, you should be able to wash the shirt in cold water using mild detergent. Tumble dry the shirt on low or allow the material to air dry.\\nAfter washing and drying the t-shirt once, the process is complete and the garment is ready to wear.\\nTips\\nUse 100% cotton t-shirts or 50/50 cotton blends since they do not require pre-washing.[4]\\nX\\nResearch source\\nConsider practicing on other materials before trying to airbrush a t-shirt. Practice on newsprint or other heavy paper first to familiarize yourself with the mechanics of the airbrush, then practice on cheap cotton fabric. Once you feel confident enough with your technique, move onto the t-shirt itself.\\nWarnings\\nWear a safety mask, safety goggles, and gloves when airbrushing t-shirts. Doing so should prevent over-flow paint from getting into your lungs, into your eyes, or onto your hands.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Airbrushed t-shirts are popular, but creating them is trickier than it seems. The hardest part is controlling the airbrush. Once you are able to produce consistent, even strokes of paint, however, you should be able to airbrush a variety of stenciled and freehand designs onto nearly any cotton t-shirt.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Prepare the Stencil\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Choose a design.\", \"描述\": \"You can draw your own design, create a design using digital image software, or find a pre-made design.\\nIf creating or using a digital design, you will need to print the design out before you can use it. Print the design on heavy paper for best results.\\nSimilarly, if drawing the design by hand, you should sketch it out onto heavy paper instead of sketching it out directly onto your stencil material.\\nThe easiest option is to use ready-made stencils, of course, but this option will also provide you with fewer design options.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Transfer the design to pennant felt.\", \"描述\": \"Place the design over a patch of pennant felt. Trace around the edges of the design with a pencil to transfer it onto the felt.\\nPennant felt is one of the best materials to use since it is durable and capable of absorbing excess paint. Cardstock, photo paper, and freezer paper can also be used but may produce messier results.\\nWhen using ready-made stencils, you can trace the design without taking any additional steps.\\nIf using your own images, you will need to cut around the lines of the image to create a temporary stencil. After doing that, you can trace these newly created edges onto the felt.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Cut out the stencil.\", \"描述\": \"Place a cutting mat beneath the pennant felt, then carefully cut along the traced lines. Remove the scraps of material to reveal the finished stencil.\\nFor most designs, a hobby knife or utility knife should work adequately well. Detailed designs tend to look better when cut out with a stencil burner, however.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Apply a light coat of temporary adhesive.\", \"描述\": \"Flip the stencil over to its back and lightly coat it with repositionable spray adhesive.\\nThe adhesive should help the stencil stay in place on the t-shirt. Make sure that you choose repositionable or temporary adhesive, though. Do not use permanent adhesive.\\nFor best results, allow the spray adhesive to dry for a few minutes before continuing to the next step. Doing so should prevent any residue from sticking to the shirt after you remove the stencil.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Position the stencil.\", \"描述\": \"Place the stencil adhesive-side down onto the t-shirt in the desired location. Press firmly to help the stencil adhere to the t-shirt.\\nAfter a few more minutes, check the stencil to make sure that it is securely stuck in place.\\nIt is also a good idea to secure the edges of the stencil with painter's tape. Aside from keeping the stencil steady, doing so can also protect the exposed portion of the t-shirt from over-spray.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Prepare the Airbrush\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Select the airbrush.\", \"描述\": \"The best airbrush to use, especially as a novice, will be a dual action, internal-mix airbrush with a bottom feed.\\nWhen using a dual-action airbrush, you will press the switch down to draw air and pull it back to spray paint.\\nInternal-mix airbrushes introduce the paint directly into the center of the air stream, creating an even spray of paint.\\nWith a bottom feeding airbrush, moderately sized jars of paint are positioned to the side or bottom of the brush. The airbrush will draw paint directly from these jars as you work.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Use an appropriate air source.\", \"描述\": \"You will need to use an air source that can provide a steady, consistent stream of air at 60 psi.\\nTypically, this will be either a CO2 tank or a commercial air compressor. Compressors marketed for airbrushing purposes will work for the most part, but professional grade compressors will produce even better results.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Choose your paint.\", \"描述\": \"Select pre-reduced fabric paint for this project. This paint is water-soluble and will need to be set with heat if you want the design to remain after the shirt gets washed.\\nUse a limited palette of colors, especially while you're a beginner.\\nNote that you will need to use a separate jar for each color of paint.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Load the paint.\", \"描述\": \"Fill an empty, clean airbrush jar with enough paint for your project, then screw the jar onto the airbrush.\\nStart with the first color you intend to use. If you want to use more than one color, prepare the jars of paint in advance and swap out as needed while airbrushing the design.\\nIf you plan to mix colors, you should make sure that you have made enough for the entire project. Attempting to mix more later may create slight differences in shade.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Attach the airbrush to the air source.\", \"描述\": \"Turn on the compressor and attach the airbrush using an appropriate hose.\\nTurning the compressor on first will give the machine more time to build up the right amount of pressure. After the pressure builds up, adjust the regulator as needed to get it to 60 psi.\\nAttach the compressor air hose to the airbrush using the attached coupling. If necessary, wrap Teflon tape around the coupling to create an airtight seal.\\nIntroduce air into the airbrush by pressing down on the switch or by opening the metering valve.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Airbrush the T-Shirt\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Set up the t-shirt.\", \"描述\": \"Place a t-shirt board inside of the shirt and set the shirt onto an easel.\\nThe t-shirt board will stretch the material, preventing wrinkles, folds, and dimples from sneaking in and ruining your design. They also prevent paint from seeping through to the other side of the shirt.\\nMost t-shirt boards are made of thick cardboard, masonite, or foam board.\\nThe easel should hold the shirt at least 32 inches (81 cm) above the ground. It must be positioned in a way that allows your hand to move naturally over the shirt as you work.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Hold the airbrush over the shirt.\", \"描述\": \"Position the airbrush over the stencil attached to the shirt. It is best to start at the edge of the design right than starting at the middle.\\nThe distance between the airbrush and the shirt will create different effects. For a soft appearance, hold the airbrush roughly 6 inches (15 cm) away from the shirt. For a harder appearance, hold it roughly 4 inches (10 cm) away from the material.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Spray even, overlapping strokes across the surface.\", \"描述\": \"Gently ease the trigger back to release a stream of paint. Steadily move your hand over the entire stencil to fill the exposed areas with paint.\\nWhen holding the airbrush close to the surface, ease up on the trigger to use less paint.\\nYou need to move your hand steadily across the entire surface as you airbrush the paint onto the material. Failing to move your hand will cause globs of paint to appear at the beginning and end of each stroke.\\nOverlapping each pass will prevent gaps of blank space from appearing, creating a more even appearance.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Switch colors as needed.\", \"描述\": \"To switch colors, merely release the trigger to stop the spray, unscrew the old jar, and screw on the new jar.\\nSome airbrush artists prefer to use a different airbrush for each color, but for bottom-fed airbrushes, you should be able to use the same brush for all colors.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Carefully remove the stencil.\", \"描述\": \"After filling in the stencil portion of the design, carefully peel the stencil straight back to remove it from the shirt.\\nRemove any tape holding the edges down before lifting away the stencil.\\nIf the stencil resists too much, you may need to wait until the paint dries before peeling it away. Doing so will minimize the risk of disturbing the paint and ruining the image.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Add freehand designs as desired.\", \"描述\": \"If you want to add freehand elements, now is the time to do so. Consider the placement carefully since there will be no way to undo any mistakes.\\nLetters and numbers are the most common freehand elements. Consider practicing different fonts in advance before attempting to airbrush them onto a shirt.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Set the Paint\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Allow the paint to dry.\", \"描述\": \"Give the paint adequate time to dry before attempting to heat press it.\\nThe exact amount of time will vary by manufacturer, but you should usually let the paint dry for at least 30 minutes. When you touch the surface of the shirt, you should not pull away any paint and your fingers should not feel tacky.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Protect the t-shirt with parchment paper.\", \"描述\": \"Place the t-shirt on a hard, flat surface and cover the design with a sheet of parchment paper or brown craft paper.\\nNever apply heat directly to the design since doing so can actually cause the paint to peel away or stick to the iron.\\nIf you don't have parchment paper, turn the t-shirt over and iron the reverse side.\\nMake sure that the material is flat and smooth before continuing to the next step.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Pass over the design with an iron.\", \"描述\": \"Allow a standard iron to preheat to the \\\"cotton\\\" setting, then carefully press the entire design with the hot iron for approximately two minutes.\\nHeat-treating the airbrushed design should set the paint and prevent it from washing out.\\nNote that the iron must reach a temperature of at least 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius).\\nOther options for heat setting the design include:\\nUsing a professional conveyor set to 120 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius) for 20 minutes.\\nUsing a heat press set to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for 30 seconds.\\nRotating a heat gun over the surface for 30 seconds.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Launder as usual.\", \"描述\": \"Once the t-shirt cools, you should be able to wash the shirt in cold water using mild detergent. Tumble dry the shirt on low or allow the material to air dry.\\nAfter washing and drying the t-shirt once, the process is complete and the garment is ready to wear.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Use 100% cotton t-shirts or 50/50 cotton blends since they do not require pre-washing.[4]\\nX\\nResearch source\\n\", \"Consider practicing on other materials before trying to airbrush a t-shirt. Practice on newsprint or other heavy paper first to familiarize yourself with the mechanics of the airbrush, then practice on cheap cotton fabric. Once you feel confident enough with your technique, move onto the t-shirt itself.\\n\"], \"注意事项\": [\"Wear a safety mask, safety goggles, and gloves when airbrushing t-shirts. Doing so should prevent over-flow paint from getting into your lungs, into your eyes, or onto your hands.\\n\"]}]}}",
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1,565 | 12 Easy Ways to Fix Apple AirDrop When It's Not Sending | 1. Check your Wi-Fi settings.
Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
You don't need to connect a network, but AirDrop uses point-to-point Wi-Fi to send data to someone else. If Wi-Fi is disabled, you'll need to turn it on.
Go to → → toggle on .
2. Enable Bluetooth connection.
Bluetooth
If you're having trouble sending files, the Bluetooth connection could have been disabled during the transfer.
Go to → → toggle on .
3. Turn off Personal Hotspot.
You can't have a Personal Hotspot active when trying to AirDrop.
You need your Bluetooth connectivity free while you complete the transfer.
To turn off Hotspot, go to → → toggle off .
4. Unlock both devices.
Make sure both devices are unlocked.
Use the passcode or Face ID to unlock the devices. For best results, leave the receiving device on the home page while the file sends.
5. Change the receiving settings.
Change AirDrop settings to "Everyone".
If you have your settings set to , you'll need to change this.
Go to → → → .
Older versions of iOS will show .
6. Check the sending distance.
AirDrop only has a range of about 30 feet.
To ensure your files aren't getting lost over the connection, place the two devices next to each other. Make sure you're only sending to one device at a time.
7. Remove AirDrop restrictions.
Make sure both devices have access to AirDrop.
You may have accidentally blocked its permissions. To change it, do the following:
Open the app.
Tap .
Tap .
Tap .
Toggle on .
8. Update to the latest OS.
Update both devices.
Make sure you're running the latest update supported on your device. This could include major bug fixes.
On iPhone, check for updates in → → .
On Mac Ventura, click the Apple menu → → → .
On Mac Monterey and older, click the Apple menu → → .
9. Restart both devices.
Try to restart your device and the receiving device.
You may just need a simple reset to get your connection working.
On iPhone X and newer, press and hold the side button and either volume button until the slider appears. Slide to power off.
On iPhones with a home button, press and hold the side button until the slider appears. Slide to power off.
Wait a few seconds, then power on your device again.
10. Turn off all VPNs.
Disable any active VPNs.
Virtual Private Networks can interfere with your Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection. Temporarily disable your VPN, then try to AirDrop your file again.
11. Reset your network settings.
Reset your network settings.
If all else fails, this might be an issue with your network.
Open the app.
Tap .
Tap .
Tap .
12. Use an alternative service.
Consider a cloud service.
If you need to send a large file, consider using a cloud service such as Apple iCloud, Google Drive, or Microsoft OneDrive. These can host larger files that can be accessed around the clock, which can be beneficial if you need to share with multiple people.
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Change the receiving settings.\\nChange AirDrop settings to \\\"Everyone\\\".\\nIf you have your settings set to , you'll need to change this.\\nGo to → → → .\\nOlder versions of iOS will show .\\n6. Check the sending distance.\\nAirDrop only has a range of about 30 feet.\\nTo ensure your files aren't getting lost over the connection, place the two devices next to each other. Make sure you're only sending to one device at a time.\\n7. Remove AirDrop restrictions.\\nMake sure both devices have access to AirDrop.\\nYou may have accidentally blocked its permissions. To change it, do the following:\\nOpen the app.\\nTap .\\nTap .\\nTap .\\nToggle on .\\n8. Update to the latest OS.\\nUpdate both devices.\\nMake sure you're running the latest update supported on your device. This could include major bug fixes.\\n\\nOn iPhone, check for updates in → → .\\nOn Mac Ventura, click the Apple menu → → → .\\nOn Mac Monterey and older, click the Apple menu → → .\\n9. Restart both devices.\\nTry to restart your device and the receiving device.\\nYou may just need a simple reset to get your connection working.\\nOn iPhone X and newer, press and hold the side button and either volume button until the slider appears. Slide to power off.\\nOn iPhones with a home button, press and hold the side button until the slider appears. Slide to power off.\\nWait a few seconds, then power on your device again.\\n10. Turn off all VPNs.\\nDisable any active VPNs.\\nVirtual Private Networks can interfere with your Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection. Temporarily disable your VPN, then try to AirDrop your file again.\\n11. Reset your network settings.\\nReset your network settings.\\nIf all else fails, this might be an issue with your network.\\nOpen the app.\\nTap .\\nTap .\\nTap .\\n12. Use an alternative service.\\nConsider a cloud service.\\nIf you need to send a large file, consider using a cloud service such as Apple iCloud, Google Drive, or Microsoft OneDrive. These can host larger files that can be accessed around the clock, which can be beneficial if you need to share with multiple people.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Are you trying to send files through AirDrop, but it's stuck on waiting? If you're having trouble transferring things between an iPhone, Mac, or other Apple device, this can be due to a variety of issues. Luckily, these can be solved in a few simple steps. This wikiHow will show you how to fix your iOS or Mac device when it's stuck on preparing or waiting to send.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Check your Wi-Fi settings.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.\", \"描述\": \"You don't need to connect a network, but AirDrop uses point-to-point Wi-Fi to send data to someone else. If Wi-Fi is disabled, you'll need to turn it on. \\nGo to → → toggle on .\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Enable Bluetooth connection.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Bluetooth\", \"描述\": \"If you're having trouble sending files, the Bluetooth connection could have been disabled during the transfer. \\nGo to → → toggle on .\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Turn off Personal Hotspot.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"You can't have a Personal Hotspot active when trying to AirDrop.\", \"描述\": \"You need your Bluetooth connectivity free while you complete the transfer. \\nTo turn off Hotspot, go to → → toggle off .\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Unlock both devices.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Make sure both devices are unlocked.\", \"描述\": \"Use the passcode or Face ID to unlock the devices. For best results, leave the receiving device on the home page while the file sends.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Change the receiving settings.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Change AirDrop settings to \\\"Everyone\\\".\", \"描述\": \"If you have your settings set to , you'll need to change this.\\nGo to → → → .\\nOlder versions of iOS will show .\"}]}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Check the sending distance.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"AirDrop only has a range of about 30 feet.\", \"描述\": \"To ensure your files aren't getting lost over the connection, place the two devices next to each other. Make sure you're only sending to one device at a time.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Remove AirDrop restrictions.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Make sure both devices have access to AirDrop.\", \"描述\": \"You may have accidentally blocked its permissions. 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1,566 | 17 Ways to Get Airplay Working on Your Samsung TV | 1. Make sure your Samsung TV supports AirPlay.
Most modern Samsung TVs can handle AirPlay.
However, not every TV has this capability. If you can’t get AirPlay to work with your Samsung, this is the first thing you should check.
The Apple website has a list of AirPlay-compatible TVs: https://www.apple.com/home-app/accessories/#section-tvs
You can also check Samsung’s AirPlay support page for more information: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00082643/
2. Be sure your devices are in close range.
Sometimes being too far from your TV can cause connection issues.
If your Mac, iPhone, or iPad isn’t detecting your Samsung TV, move a little closer and check again. AirPlay works best when your Apple device is about 25–30 feet (7.6–9.1 m) from your TV.
Don’t forget to double-check that both devices are turned on, too!
Too much distance between your device and your TV can also cause other problems, such as your TV playing audio but no video over AirPlay.
3. Check that your devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.
AirPlay may not work if your devices are on different networks.
If you have more than one Wi-Fi network running, check the settings on both your Apple device and your Samsung TV to make sure they’re on the same one. To do this:
On a Mac, click the {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/b\/b9\/Macwifi.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b9\/Macwifi.png\/41px-Macwifi.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":337,"bigWidth":41,"bigHeight":30,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of a Mac icon.\n<\/p><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} symbol at the top of your screen. Look under to see which network your device is connected to, and select a different one if necessary.
On an iPhone or iPad, open the {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/7\/7e\/Iphonesettingsappicon.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/7e\/Iphonesettingsappicon.png\/30px-Iphonesettingsappicon.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":460,"bigWidth":30,"bigHeight":30,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of an iPhone icon.\n<\/p><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} app and select to see which network you’re connected to or choose a different one.
To see your network settings on your Samsung TV, click on your remote, then navigate to . Depending on your TV model, select and then , or go directly to . Select to see which network you’re connected to or select a new one.
Make sure you’re connected to a standard Wi-Fi network and not a mobile hotspot. AirPlay won’t work over a hotspot connection.
4. Restart all your devices.
This standard troubleshooting trick often fixes connection issues.
If other options aren’t working, try the old turn-it-off-and-turn-it-on-again trick. Restart everything involved in the AirPlay process: your Apple device, your Samsung TV, and your router or modem.
Some tech experts recommend completely shutting down your devices and leaving them unplugged for a few minutes before reconnecting the power and booting them back up again.
5. Disable Bluetooth on your Apple device.
Some users report that Bluetooth can interfere with AirPlay.
This can especially be a problem if you’re using a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection, which is the type that’s compatible with most Samsung TVs. You may need to shut it off in order for your devices to connect properly. While it’s not always easy to disable Bluetooth on a Samsung TV, you can easily turn it off on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. To do this:
On a Mac, click the {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/9\/9c\/Macbluetooth1.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/9c\/Macbluetooth1.png\/15px-Macbluetooth1.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":920,"bigWidth":15,"bigHeight":30,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of a Mac icon\n<\/p><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} icon at the top of the screen and set the {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/2\/25\/Iphoneswitchofficon.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/25\/Iphoneswitchofficon.png\/47px-Iphoneswitchofficon.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":294,"bigWidth":47,"bigHeight":30,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of an iPhone icon\n<\/p><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} button to the position. You can also turn it off in in the {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/f\/ff\/Macapple1.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/ff\/Macapple1.png\/29px-Macapple1.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":476,"bigWidth":29,"bigHeight":30,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of a Mac icon.\n<\/p><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} .
On an iPhone or iPad, open your . If the {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/9\/9c\/Macbluetooth1.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/9c\/Macbluetooth1.png\/15px-Macbluetooth1.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":920,"bigWidth":15,"bigHeight":30,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of a Mac icon\n<\/p><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} icon is blue, tap it to turn it off. You can also turn it off in {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/7\/7e\/Iphonesettingsappicon.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/7e\/Iphonesettingsappicon.png\/30px-Iphonesettingsappicon.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":460,"bigWidth":30,"bigHeight":30,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of an iPhone icon.\n<\/p><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} .
6. Turn off your VPN.
A VPN connection can interfere with AirPlay.
A VPN connection can make it appear to AirPlay that your devices are not all on the same network. If you have a VPN enabled on your Apple device, you may need to switch it off while you’re using AirPlay.
Wi-Fi extenders may also disrupt AirPlay connections.
7. Check your network connection status in your TV’s settings.
Sometimes it can help to reconnect to Wi-Fi.
Even if you’re on the right network, there might be a temporary problem with the connection. To troubleshoot your Samsung TV’s network connection:
Click the button on your remote, then open .
Under , select , then .
This screen will let you know whether your network connection is currently active. If it isn’t, try the following:
Take a look at your router or modem and make sure it’s working properly. If not, you may need to restart it.
Select on the screen and see if that fixes the connection problem.
8. Re-enable AirPlay on your Samsung TV.
If AirPlay is disabled on your Samsung TV, you won’t be able to connect.
To enable AirPlay on your Samsung TV:
Press the button on your remote, then navigate to .
Select from the menu. On some models, you may need to select instead.
Navigate to and select AirPlay to turn it on if it isn’t already enabled.
If AirPlay is enabled and you still can’t connect, try switching it off and then on again.
9. Reconfigure your AirPlay passcode settings.
It may help to change how often your TV requests a passcode.
Sometimes the passcode settings can stop working correctly between your Apple device and your Samsung TV, causing AirPlay to malfunction. If you think this might be the problem, try reconfiguring your TV’s passcode requirement. To do this:
Navigate to from your TV’s home screen, then select (or on some models).
Select .
Select and try adjusting the settings. You can either set it to require a code the first time you connect an iOS device, or to require a code every time. You can also set your own passcode if you don’t want to use a randomly generated one.
The code will be displayed on your Samsung TV screen, and you’ll need to enter it on your Apple device in order to activate AirPlay.
If adjusting the passcode settings doesn’t work, select from your TV’s AirPlay settings menu. Then, try reconnecting your device to your TV.
10. Update your TV’s firmware.
AirPlay works best when your firmware is up to date.
To check, press the button on your remote and navigate to , then . Select , then . If an update is available, your TV will download and install it. The TV will restart automatically when the update is complete. Try AirPlay again once the update is installed.
You can also set your Samsung TV to update automatically. Go to , , then . Select to turn auto updates on (if they aren’t turned on already).
11. Make sure your MacOS or iOS is up to date.
If your TV’s system is up to date, the problem might be with your Apple device.
If you’re trying to stream over AirPlay from an iPhone or iPad, check to make sure you have the latest iOS installed. On a Mac, make sure you’re running the most recent MacOS. To update your operating system:
On an iPhone or iPad, open {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/7\/7e\/Iphonesettingsappicon.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/7e\/Iphonesettingsappicon.png\/30px-Iphonesettingsappicon.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":460,"bigWidth":30,"bigHeight":30,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of an iPhone icon.\n<\/p><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} , select , then tap . If there’s an update available, tap and follow the on-screen prompts.
On a Mac, click the {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/f\/ff\/Macapple1.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/ff\/Macapple1.png\/29px-Macapple1.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":476,"bigWidth":29,"bigHeight":30,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of a Mac icon.\n<\/p><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} and select , then click {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/3\/36\/Iphonesettingsgeneralicon.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/36\/Iphonesettingsgeneralicon.png\/30px-Iphonesettingsgeneralicon.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":460,"bigWidth":30,"bigHeight":30,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of an iPhone icon\n<\/p><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} in the sidebar. Click to check for and install any available updates.
Once the update is installed, try AirPlay again.
12. Connect to a different network band on your router.
Some Samsung TVs can’t connect to 5Ghz internet connections.
If you have a dual-band router, make sure your TV and your Apple device are both connected to the 2.4Ghz band. You can check which band your Mac or iOS device is connected to by opening , then selecting (on an iPhone or iPad), or by clicking the {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/b\/b9\/Macwifi.png","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b9\/Macwifi.png\/41px-Macwifi.png","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":337,"bigWidth":41,"bigHeight":30,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>I edited this screenshot of a Mac icon.\n<\/p><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a><br>\n<\/p><\/div>"} button at the top of your screen and looking at your connection (on a Mac).
Most dual-band routers will display two different network names in your list of available networks. One may be labeled 5G and the other 2.4G, although in some cases only one will have a special label.
If you’re not sure which network name is the right one, look for a sticker on the back or side of your router. It should tell you which network is which.
If your Samsung TV is not compatible with 5Ghz internet connections, you won’t see that band displayed in your list of available networks on the TV. Only the 2.4Ghz band will show up.
13. Disable Auto Protection Time on your TV.
Auto Protection Time is a screensaver setting that can interfere with AirPlay.
To turn it off, go to the home screen on your TV and select , then or . In some models, is located under in the menu. Depending on your Samsung TV model, you can either select to toggle it off, or open a drop-down menu to set how much time will elapse before your TV goes into screensaver mode.
14. Check that IP remote is enabled.
On some TVs, AirPlay won’t work if this setting is disabled.
To check if IP remote is enabled on your Samsung TV, navigate to from the home screen and select , then . Open and select . If it’s currently disabled, select . Then, try AirPlay again.
If AirPlay still isn’t working properly, try disabling , which you can also find in the menu. This setting may sometimes cause issues with AirPlay.
15. Switch to a different DNS setting.
A cluttered DNS cache may be the problem.
If your Samsung TV is having trouble making an AirPlay connection, it might help to switch to a new DNS server on your TV. You can do this in your TV’s menu. To change your DNS:
Navigate to from the home screen on your TV and select (which may be located under ).
Select , then .
In the popup menu, choose and select .
Try entering the Google Public DNS, 8.8.8.8. Google offers this DNS as an alternative to your default DNS provider, and using it may help resolve connection problems.
16. Reset your TV’s firmware and Smart Hub.
If all else fails, try a factory reset.
If something in your TV’s settings has become corrupted, that might be causing issues with AirPlay. To resolve this problem, there are a couple of things you can try:
Reset Samsung Smart Hub to factory settings. To do this:
Navigate to your TV’s home screen and select , , and then (on some models) .
Select , then . You’ll be prompted to enter your PIN, which is 0000 by default.
Click to complete the reset.
Reset your TV’s firmware to factory settings by doing the following:
Open , then , and select .
Enter your PIN, which is 0000 by default. Select again.
Select to confirm the reset and restart your TV.
On some models, the reset option may be located under .
17. Ensure that audio is on for both devices if there’s no sound.
If either your Apple device or your TV is muted, the sound won’t work.
Check the volume settings on your TV, then on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Make sure the ringer switch on your iPhone or iPad isn’t set to silent (if it is, you’ll see an orange line next to the switch).
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One may be labeled 5G and the other 2.4G, although in some cases only one will have a special label.\\nIf you’re not sure which network name is the right one, look for a sticker on the back or side of your router. It should tell you which network is which.\\nIf your Samsung TV is not compatible with 5Ghz internet connections, you won’t see that band displayed in your list of available networks on the TV. Only the 2.4Ghz band will show up.\\n13. Disable Auto Protection Time on your TV.\\nAuto Protection Time is a screensaver setting that can interfere with AirPlay.\\nTo turn it off, go to the home screen on your TV and select , then or . In some models, is located under in the menu. Depending on your Samsung TV model, you can either select to toggle it off, or open a drop-down menu to set how much time will elapse before your TV goes into screensaver mode.\\n14. Check that IP remote is enabled.\\nOn some TVs, AirPlay won’t work if this setting is disabled.\\nTo check if IP remote is enabled on your Samsung TV, navigate to from the home screen and select , then . Open and select . If it’s currently disabled, select . Then, try AirPlay again.\\nIf AirPlay still isn’t working properly, try disabling , which you can also find in the menu. This setting may sometimes cause issues with AirPlay.\\n15. Switch to a different DNS setting.\\nA cluttered DNS cache may be the problem.\\nIf your Samsung TV is having trouble making an AirPlay connection, it might help to switch to a new DNS server on your TV. You can do this in your TV’s menu. To change your DNS:\\nNavigate to from the home screen on your TV and select (which may be located under ).\\nSelect , then .\\nIn the popup menu, choose and select .\\nTry entering the Google Public DNS, 8.8.8.8. Google offers this DNS as an alternative to your default DNS provider, and using it may help resolve connection problems.\\n16. Reset your TV’s firmware and Smart Hub.\\nIf all else fails, try a factory reset.\\nIf something in your TV’s settings has become corrupted, that might be causing issues with AirPlay. To resolve this problem, there are a couple of things you can try:\\nReset Samsung Smart Hub to factory settings. To do this:\\nNavigate to your TV’s home screen and select , , and then (on some models) .\\nSelect , then . You’ll be prompted to enter your PIN, which is 0000 by default.\\nClick to complete the reset.\\n\\nReset your TV’s firmware to factory settings by doing the following:\\nOpen , then , and select .\\nEnter your PIN, which is 0000 by default. Select again.\\nSelect to confirm the reset and restart your TV.\\nOn some models, the reset option may be located under .\\n17. Ensure that audio is on for both devices if there’s no sound.\\nIf either your Apple device or your TV is muted, the sound won’t work.\\nCheck the volume settings on your TV, then on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Make sure the ringer switch on your iPhone or iPad isn’t set to silent (if it is, you’ll see an orange line next to the switch).\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"AirPlay is a type of wireless connection that lets you share images, audio, and video from your Mac, iPhone, or iPad to a smart TV. While many Samsung TVs are AirPlay compatible, the connection doesn’t always work the way it should. If you’re having trouble getting AirPlay to work on your Samsung, don’t worry! We’ll guide you through the most common fixes as well as more advanced troubleshooting methods so you can get AirPlay working again on your Samsung TV.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Make sure your Samsung TV supports AirPlay.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Most modern Samsung TVs can handle AirPlay.\", \"描述\": \"However, not every TV has this capability. If you can’t get AirPlay to work with your Samsung, this is the first thing you should check. \\nThe Apple website has a list of AirPlay-compatible TVs: https://www.apple.com/home-app/accessories/#section-tvs\\nYou can also check Samsung’s AirPlay support page for more information: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00082643/\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Be sure your devices are in close range.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Sometimes being too far from your TV can cause connection issues.\", \"描述\": \"If your Mac, iPhone, or iPad isn’t detecting your Samsung TV, move a little closer and check again. AirPlay works best when your Apple device is about 25–30 feet (7.6–9.1 m) from your TV.\\nDon’t forget to double-check that both devices are turned on, too!\\nToo much distance between your device and your TV can also cause other problems, such as your TV playing audio but no video over AirPlay.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Check that your devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"AirPlay may not work if your devices are on different networks.\", \"描述\": \"If you have more than one Wi-Fi network running, check the settings on both your Apple device and your Samsung TV to make sure they’re on the same one. To do this: \\nOn a Mac, click the {\\\"smallUrl\\\":\\\"https:\\\\/\\\\/www.wikihow.com\\\\/images\\\\/b\\\\/b9\\\\/Macwifi.png\\\",\\\"bigUrl\\\":\\\"\\\\/images\\\\/thumb\\\\/b\\\\/b9\\\\/Macwifi.png\\\\/41px-Macwifi.png\\\",\\\"smallWidth\\\":460,\\\"smallHeight\\\":337,\\\"bigWidth\\\":41,\\\"bigHeight\\\":30,\\\"licensing\\\":\\\"<div class=\\\\\\\"mw-parser-output\\\\\\\"><p>I edited this screenshot of a Mac icon.\\\\n<\\\\/p><p>License: <a target=\\\\\\\"_blank\\\\\\\" rel=\\\\\\\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\\\\\\\" class=\\\\\\\"external text\\\\\\\" href=\\\\\\\"http:\\\\/\\\\/en.wikipedia.org\\\\/wiki\\\\/Fair_use\\\\\\\">Fair Use<\\\\/a><br>\\\\n<\\\\/p><\\\\/div>\\\"} symbol at the top of your screen. Look under to see which network your device is connected to, and select a different one if necessary.\\nOn an iPhone or iPad, open the {\\\"smallUrl\\\":\\\"https:\\\\/\\\\/www.wikihow.com\\\\/images\\\\/7\\\\/7e\\\\/Iphonesettingsappicon.png\\\",\\\"bigUrl\\\":\\\"\\\\/images\\\\/thumb\\\\/7\\\\/7e\\\\/Iphonesettingsappicon.png\\\\/30px-Iphonesettingsappicon.png\\\",\\\"smallWidth\\\":460,\\\"smallHeight\\\":460,\\\"bigWidth\\\":30,\\\"bigHeight\\\":30,\\\"licensing\\\":\\\"<div class=\\\\\\\"mw-parser-output\\\\\\\"><p>I edited this screenshot of an iPhone icon.\\\\n<\\\\/p><p>License: <a target=\\\\\\\"_blank\\\\\\\" rel=\\\\\\\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\\\\\\\" class=\\\\\\\"external text\\\\\\\" href=\\\\\\\"http:\\\\/\\\\/en.wikipedia.org\\\\/wiki\\\\/Fair_use\\\\\\\">Fair Use<\\\\/a><br>\\\\n<\\\\/p><\\\\/div>\\\"} app and select to see which network you’re connected to or choose a different one.\\nTo see your network settings on your Samsung TV, click on your remote, then navigate to . Depending on your TV model, select and then , or go directly to . Select to see which network you’re connected to or select a new one.\\nMake sure you’re connected to a standard Wi-Fi network and not a mobile hotspot. AirPlay won’t work over a hotspot connection.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Restart all your devices.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"This standard troubleshooting trick often fixes connection issues.\", \"描述\": \"If other options aren’t working, try the old turn-it-off-and-turn-it-on-again trick. Restart everything involved in the AirPlay process: your Apple device, your Samsung TV, and your router or modem.\\nSome tech experts recommend completely shutting down your devices and leaving them unplugged for a few minutes before reconnecting the power and booting them back up again.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Disable Bluetooth on your Apple device.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Some users report that Bluetooth can interfere with AirPlay.\", \"描述\": \"This can especially be a problem if you’re using a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection, which is the type that’s compatible with most Samsung TVs. You may need to shut it off in order for your devices to connect properly. While it’s not always easy to disable Bluetooth on a Samsung TV, you can easily turn it off on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. 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If you have a VPN enabled on your Apple device, you may need to switch it off while you’re using AirPlay.\\nWi-Fi extenders may also disrupt AirPlay connections.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Check your network connection status in your TV’s settings.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Sometimes it can help to reconnect to Wi-Fi.\", \"描述\": \"Even if you’re on the right network, there might be a temporary problem with the connection. To troubleshoot your Samsung TV’s network connection:\\nClick the button on your remote, then open .\\nUnder , select , then .\\nThis screen will let you know whether your network connection is currently active. If it isn’t, try the following:\\nTake a look at your router or modem and make sure it’s working properly. If not, you may need to restart it.\\nSelect on the screen and see if that fixes the connection problem.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Re-enable AirPlay on your Samsung TV.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"If AirPlay is disabled on your Samsung TV, you won’t be able to connect.\", \"描述\": \"To enable AirPlay on your Samsung TV:\\nPress the button on your remote, then navigate to .\\nSelect from the menu. On some models, you may need to select instead.\\nNavigate to and select AirPlay to turn it on if it isn’t already enabled.\\nIf AirPlay is enabled and you still can’t connect, try switching it off and then on again.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Reconfigure your AirPlay passcode settings.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"It may help to change how often your TV requests a passcode.\", \"描述\": \"Sometimes the passcode settings can stop working correctly between your Apple device and your Samsung TV, causing AirPlay to malfunction. If you think this might be the problem, try reconfiguring your TV’s passcode requirement. To do this:\\nNavigate to from your TV’s home screen, then select (or on some models).\\nSelect .\\nSelect and try adjusting the settings. You can either set it to require a code the first time you connect an iOS device, or to require a code every time. You can also set your own passcode if you don’t want to use a randomly generated one.\\nThe code will be displayed on your Samsung TV screen, and you’ll need to enter it on your Apple device in order to activate AirPlay.\\nIf adjusting the passcode settings doesn’t work, select from your TV’s AirPlay settings menu. Then, try reconnecting your device to your TV.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Update your TV’s firmware.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"AirPlay works best when your firmware is up to date.\", \"描述\": \"To check, press the button on your remote and navigate to , then . Select , then . If an update is available, your TV will download and install it. The TV will restart automatically when the update is complete. Try AirPlay again once the update is installed.\\nYou can also set your Samsung TV to update automatically. Go to , , then . Select to turn auto updates on (if they aren’t turned on already).\"}]}, {\"编号\": 11, \"标题\": \"Make sure your MacOS or iOS is up to date.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"If your TV’s system is up to date, the problem might be with your Apple device.\", \"描述\": \"If you’re trying to stream over AirPlay from an iPhone or iPad, check to make sure you have the latest iOS installed. On a Mac, make sure you’re running the most recent MacOS. 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Click to check for and install any available updates.\\nOnce the update is installed, try AirPlay again.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 12, \"标题\": \"Connect to a different network band on your router.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Some Samsung TVs can’t connect to 5Ghz internet connections.\", \"描述\": \"If you have a dual-band router, make sure your TV and your Apple device are both connected to the 2.4Ghz band. 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1,567 | How to AirPlay to a Fire Stick from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac | 1. Using AirScreen
1-1. Select the Search icon on the Fire TV home screen.
Because your Fire Stick doesn't support AirPlay out of the box, you'll need to install an app called AirScreen if you want to AirPlay to your TV. The search icon is in the upper-left area of the Fire TV home screen.
While AirScreen is free, it does have some limitations. You might see an ad here and there, and you might have some trouble playing copyrighted content from apps like Netflix and Hulu. But since those apps are available on your Fire Stick anyway, you probably won't need to worry about that.
If you want an ad-free option, you'll need to pay for a premium app. Some popular options are Replica (iPhone/iPad only) or AirPlayMirror Receiver (all Apple devices).
1-2. Search for AirScreen.
After typing "AirScreen" into the search bar, press the Select button on your remote to choose the AirScreen app.
1-3. Select AirScreen.
You'll see this under "Apps & Games."
1-4. Select Get to install the app.
It's the round icon with an arrow inside. This installs AirScreen on your Fire TV Stick and adds a tile for the app to your app list.
1-5. Connect your Apple device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV Stick.
You'll need to make sure you're connected to the same network as your Fire TV Stick each time you want to AirPlay video or mirror your screen to your TV.
You can use any Apple device, including your Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, to AirPlay with AirScreen.
1-6. Open the AirScreen app on your Fire Stick.
To do this, select the AirScreen tile in your list of apps. Or, if you're still on the installation screen, you can select .
1-7. Launch AirPlay on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
The steps are a little different depending on your device:
Open the Control Center. If your device has a Home button, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. On a phone or tablet that doesn't have a Home button, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen instead.
Tap the Screen Mirroring icon. It's the one with two overlapping squares.
Tap the name of your Fire Stick. You'll then see your iOS device's screen mirrored on your TV.
Click the Control Center icon at the top-right corner of your Mac's desktop. It's the two horizontal sliders.
Click the Screen Mirroring icon, which looks like two overlapping squares.
1-8. Select your Fire Stick.
Now you'll see your screen mirrored to your TV. Now, any videos, audio, games, or apps you launch on your device will stream to your Fire TV.
To stop mirroring, just go back to the Control Center and select the icon again.
2. Using iWebTV
2-1. Install the iWebTV app on your iPhone or iPad.
This is another free option that allows you to AirPlay certain content to your Fire Stick from an Apple device. You can get it from the App Store. However, this option has its limitations:
First, it'll only work on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, not your Mac.
The app also only lets you AirPlay streaming videos from the internet—you'll use a web browser that's built into the app to search for content, which you can then AirPlay to your Fire Stick.
The free version displays a banner at the top of the AirPlay content. However, you can pay to remove this ad.
2-2. Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV Stick.
You'll need to make sure you're connected to the same network as your Fire TV Stick each time you want to AirPlay web videos.
The first time you launch the app, you'll need to give it permission to access your network.
2-3. Search for a video in the browser.
If you're looking for a YouTube video or something else in particular, you can type your search terms, hit , and then tap to see only video results.
You can also point the browser straight to a site like https://www.youtube.com and search that site directly.
2-4. Turn on your TV and Fire Stick.
iWebTV will only be able to detect the Fire Stick if it's turned on. Make sure to keep your remote control handy, as you'll need it in a moment.
2-5. Tap the Cast icon at the top-right corner.
This icon is a square with an arrow inside. After a few moments, the app will detect your Fire Stick, as well as any other devices on the network it can stream to.
2-6. Tap the name of your Fire Stick.
A pop-up will appear, asking you to install iWebTV on your Fire TV. The install screen will also instantly appear on your TV.
2-7. Select the Get icon on your TV to install iWebTV.
This downloads the app onto your Fire Stick and places its icon in your app list.
Once the app is installed on your Fire Stick, tap on your phone or tablet, and then tap . Now you're ready to stream!
2-8. Open the iWebTV app on your Fire Stick.
You can select on the install screen or choose in the app list.
2-9. Tap Cast below the video in the iWebTV app.
It's the blue app with a TV screen under the video's bottom-left corner. The video will start streaming to your TV.
When you're finished streaming, you can search for another video, or tap the yellow icon at the top-right and select .
3. AirPlay to Amazon Fire TV
3-1. Make sure your Amazon Fire TV supports AirPlay.
If you have any of these smart TV models, you can easily AirPlay from your Apple devices without installing any other software:
Toshiba 4K UHD (2020 Model)
Toshiba M550 Series
Insignia 4K UHD (2020 Model)
Fire TV Omni QLED Series
Fire TV Omni Series
Fire TV 4-Series
If you don't have one of these models, you can still use AirScreen or iWebTV to stream. The steps will be the same on your Fire TV.
3-2. Open your Settings on your Fire TV.
It's the gear icon in the upper-left corner of the Home screen.
3-3. Select Display and Sounds.
This brings up options for audio and video on your TV.
3-4. Select AirPlay and HomeKit.
This option is only available on AirPlay-supported models.
3-5. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AirPlay.
Once you complete the setup process, you'll be able to mirror your iPhone, iPad, iPhone Touch, or Mac's screen using AirPlay easily.
3-6. Connect your Apple device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV Stick.
You'll need to make sure you're connected to the same network as your Fire TV each time you want to AirPlay.
3-7. Open the Control Center on your Apple device.
The steps are a little different depending on your device:
If your device has a Home button, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. On a phone or tablet that doesn't have a Home button, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen instead.
Click the Control Center icon at the top-right corner of your Mac's desktop. It's the two horizontal sliders. It's the one with two overlapping squares.
3-8. Click or tap the Screen Mirroring icon.
It's the one with two overlapping squares.
3-9. Select your Fire TV from the list.
Once selected, you'll see your device's screen on your Fire TV. Now, any videos, audio, games, or apps you launch on your device will stream to your Fire TV.
To stop mirroring, just go back to the Control Center and select the icon again.
Tips
If you lose your Fire Stick remote control, you can use your phone to control your TV until you get a replacement.
If you aren't able to install apps on your Fire Stick, you can use an adapter to connect your iPhone or iPad to your TV.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Using AirScreen\\n1-1. Select the Search icon on the Fire TV home screen.\\nBecause your Fire Stick doesn't support AirPlay out of the box, you'll need to install an app called AirScreen if you want to AirPlay to your TV. The search icon is in the upper-left area of the Fire TV home screen.\\nWhile AirScreen is free, it does have some limitations. You might see an ad here and there, and you might have some trouble playing copyrighted content from apps like Netflix and Hulu. But since those apps are available on your Fire Stick anyway, you probably won't need to worry about that.\\nIf you want an ad-free option, you'll need to pay for a premium app. Some popular options are Replica (iPhone/iPad only) or AirPlayMirror Receiver (all Apple devices).\\n1-2. Search for AirScreen.\\nAfter typing \\\"AirScreen\\\" into the search bar, press the Select button on your remote to choose the AirScreen app.\\n1-3. Select AirScreen.\\nYou'll see this under \\\"Apps & Games.\\\"\\n1-4. Select Get to install the app.\\nIt's the round icon with an arrow inside. This installs AirScreen on your Fire TV Stick and adds a tile for the app to your app list.\\n1-5. Connect your Apple device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV Stick.\\nYou'll need to make sure you're connected to the same network as your Fire TV Stick each time you want to AirPlay video or mirror your screen to your TV.\\nYou can use any Apple device, including your Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, to AirPlay with AirScreen.\\n1-6. Open the AirScreen app on your Fire Stick.\\nTo do this, select the AirScreen tile in your list of apps. Or, if you're still on the installation screen, you can select .\\n1-7. Launch AirPlay on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.\\nThe steps are a little different depending on your device:\\n\\n\\nOpen the Control Center. If your device has a Home button, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. On a phone or tablet that doesn't have a Home button, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen instead.\\nTap the Screen Mirroring icon. It's the one with two overlapping squares.\\nTap the name of your Fire Stick. You'll then see your iOS device's screen mirrored on your TV.\\n\\n\\nClick the Control Center icon at the top-right corner of your Mac's desktop. It's the two horizontal sliders.\\nClick the Screen Mirroring icon, which looks like two overlapping squares.\\n1-8. Select your Fire Stick.\\nNow you'll see your screen mirrored to your TV. Now, any videos, audio, games, or apps you launch on your device will stream to your Fire TV.\\nTo stop mirroring, just go back to the Control Center and select the icon again.\\n2. Using iWebTV\\n2-1. Install the iWebTV app on your iPhone or iPad.\\nThis is another free option that allows you to AirPlay certain content to your Fire Stick from an Apple device. You can get it from the App Store. However, this option has its limitations:\\nFirst, it'll only work on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, not your Mac.\\nThe app also only lets you AirPlay streaming videos from the internet—you'll use a web browser that's built into the app to search for content, which you can then AirPlay to your Fire Stick.\\nThe free version displays a banner at the top of the AirPlay content. However, you can pay to remove this ad.\\n2-2. Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV Stick.\\nYou'll need to make sure you're connected to the same network as your Fire TV Stick each time you want to AirPlay web videos.\\nThe first time you launch the app, you'll need to give it permission to access your network.\\n2-3. Search for a video in the browser.\\nIf you're looking for a YouTube video or something else in particular, you can type your search terms, hit , and then tap to see only video results.\\nYou can also point the browser straight to a site like https://www.youtube.com and search that site directly.\\n2-4. Turn on your TV and Fire Stick.\\niWebTV will only be able to detect the Fire Stick if it's turned on. Make sure to keep your remote control handy, as you'll need it in a moment.\\n2-5. Tap the Cast icon at the top-right corner.\\nThis icon is a square with an arrow inside. After a few moments, the app will detect your Fire Stick, as well as any other devices on the network it can stream to.\\n2-6. Tap the name of your Fire Stick.\\nA pop-up will appear, asking you to install iWebTV on your Fire TV. The install screen will also instantly appear on your TV.\\n2-7. Select the Get icon on your TV to install iWebTV.\\nThis downloads the app onto your Fire Stick and places its icon in your app list.\\nOnce the app is installed on your Fire Stick, tap on your phone or tablet, and then tap . Now you're ready to stream!\\n2-8. Open the iWebTV app on your Fire Stick.\\nYou can select on the install screen or choose in the app list.\\n2-9. Tap Cast below the video in the iWebTV app.\\nIt's the blue app with a TV screen under the video's bottom-left corner. The video will start streaming to your TV.\\nWhen you're finished streaming, you can search for another video, or tap the yellow icon at the top-right and select .\\n3. AirPlay to Amazon Fire TV\\n3-1. Make sure your Amazon Fire TV supports AirPlay.\\nIf you have any of these smart TV models, you can easily AirPlay from your Apple devices without installing any other software:\\nToshiba 4K UHD (2020 Model)\\nToshiba M550 Series\\nInsignia 4K UHD (2020 Model)\\nFire TV Omni QLED Series\\nFire TV Omni Series\\nFire TV 4-Series\\nIf you don't have one of these models, you can still use AirScreen or iWebTV to stream. The steps will be the same on your Fire TV.\\n3-2. Open your Settings on your Fire TV.\\nIt's the gear icon in the upper-left corner of the Home screen.\\n3-3. Select Display and Sounds.\\nThis brings up options for audio and video on your TV.\\n3-4. Select AirPlay and HomeKit.\\nThis option is only available on AirPlay-supported models.\\n3-5. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AirPlay.\\nOnce you complete the setup process, you'll be able to mirror your iPhone, iPad, iPhone Touch, or Mac's screen using AirPlay easily.\\n3-6. Connect your Apple device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV Stick.\\nYou'll need to make sure you're connected to the same network as your Fire TV each time you want to AirPlay.\\n3-7. Open the Control Center on your Apple device.\\nThe steps are a little different depending on your device:\\n\\n If your device has a Home button, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. On a phone or tablet that doesn't have a Home button, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen instead.\\n Click the Control Center icon at the top-right corner of your Mac's desktop. It's the two horizontal sliders. It's the one with two overlapping squares.\\n3-8. Click or tap the Screen Mirroring icon.\\nIt's the one with two overlapping squares.\\n3-9. Select your Fire TV from the list.\\nOnce selected, you'll see your device's screen on your Fire TV. Now, any videos, audio, games, or apps you launch on your device will stream to your Fire TV.\\nTo stop mirroring, just go back to the Control Center and select the icon again.\\nTips\\nIf you lose your Fire Stick remote control, you can use your phone to control your TV until you get a replacement.\\nIf you aren't able to install apps on your Fire Stick, you can use an adapter to connect your iPhone or iPad to your TV.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Do you want to cast your iPhone, iPad, or Mac's screen to your Fire TV Stick? Unfortunately, the Fire Stick doesn't support AirPlay—only Chromecast. The only exception is that some Fire TV models (but not Fire Stick) do have AirPlay built in. But don't worry—you can still stream content from your Apple devices! The free AirScreen app adds AirPlay support to your Fire Stick, and it's easy to install. You can also try iWebTV, which lets you stream any web-based video from an iOS device to your Fire Stick. This wikiHow article will teach you how to AirPlay content and mirror your screen to your Amazon Fire Stick and to some Fire TVs.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Using AirScreen\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Select the Search icon on the Fire TV home screen.\", \"描述\": \"Because your Fire Stick doesn't support AirPlay out of the box, you'll need to install an app called AirScreen if you want to AirPlay to your TV. The search icon is in the upper-left area of the Fire TV home screen.\\nWhile AirScreen is free, it does have some limitations. You might see an ad here and there, and you might have some trouble playing copyrighted content from apps like Netflix and Hulu. But since those apps are available on your Fire Stick anyway, you probably won't need to worry about that.\\nIf you want an ad-free option, you'll need to pay for a premium app. Some popular options are Replica (iPhone/iPad only) or AirPlayMirror Receiver (all Apple devices).\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Search for AirScreen.\", \"描述\": \"After typing \\\"AirScreen\\\" into the search bar, press the Select button on your remote to choose the AirScreen app.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Select AirScreen.\", \"描述\": \"You'll see this under \\\"Apps & Games.\\\"\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Select Get to install the app.\", \"描述\": \"It's the round icon with an arrow inside. This installs AirScreen on your Fire TV Stick and adds a tile for the app to your app list.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Connect your Apple device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV Stick.\", \"描述\": \"You'll need to make sure you're connected to the same network as your Fire TV Stick each time you want to AirPlay video or mirror your screen to your TV.\\nYou can use any Apple device, including your Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, to AirPlay with AirScreen.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Open the AirScreen app on your Fire Stick.\", \"描述\": \"To do this, select the AirScreen tile in your list of apps. Or, if you're still on the installation screen, you can select .\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Launch AirPlay on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.\", \"描述\": \"The steps are a little different depending on your device:\\n\\n\\nOpen the Control Center. If your device has a Home button, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. On a phone or tablet that doesn't have a Home button, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen instead.\\nTap the Screen Mirroring icon. It's the one with two overlapping squares.\\nTap the name of your Fire Stick. You'll then see your iOS device's screen mirrored on your TV.\\n\\n\\nClick the Control Center icon at the top-right corner of your Mac's desktop. It's the two horizontal sliders.\\nClick the Screen Mirroring icon, which looks like two overlapping squares.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Select your Fire Stick.\", \"描述\": \"Now you'll see your screen mirrored to your TV. Now, any videos, audio, games, or apps you launch on your device will stream to your Fire TV.\\nTo stop mirroring, just go back to the Control Center and select the icon again.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Using iWebTV\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Install the iWebTV app on your iPhone or iPad.\", \"描述\": \"This is another free option that allows you to AirPlay certain content to your Fire Stick from an Apple device. You can get it from the App Store. However, this option has its limitations:\\nFirst, it'll only work on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, not your Mac.\\nThe app also only lets you AirPlay streaming videos from the internet—you'll use a web browser that's built into the app to search for content, which you can then AirPlay to your Fire Stick.\\nThe free version displays a banner at the top of the AirPlay content. However, you can pay to remove this ad.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV Stick.\", \"描述\": \"You'll need to make sure you're connected to the same network as your Fire TV Stick each time you want to AirPlay web videos.\\nThe first time you launch the app, you'll need to give it permission to access your network.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Search for a video in the browser.\", \"描述\": \"If you're looking for a YouTube video or something else in particular, you can type your search terms, hit , and then tap to see only video results.\\nYou can also point the browser straight to a site like https://www.youtube.com and search that site directly.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Turn on your TV and Fire Stick.\", \"描述\": \"iWebTV will only be able to detect the Fire Stick if it's turned on. Make sure to keep your remote control handy, as you'll need it in a moment.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Tap the Cast icon at the top-right corner.\", \"描述\": \"This icon is a square with an arrow inside. After a few moments, the app will detect your Fire Stick, as well as any other devices on the network it can stream to.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Tap the name of your Fire Stick.\", \"描述\": \"A pop-up will appear, asking you to install iWebTV on your Fire TV. The install screen will also instantly appear on your TV.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Select the Get icon on your TV to install iWebTV.\", \"描述\": \"This downloads the app onto your Fire Stick and places its icon in your app list.\\nOnce the app is installed on your Fire Stick, tap on your phone or tablet, and then tap . 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The video will start streaming to your TV.\\nWhen you're finished streaming, you can search for another video, or tap the yellow icon at the top-right and select .\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"AirPlay to Amazon Fire TV\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Make sure your Amazon Fire TV supports AirPlay.\", \"描述\": \"If you have any of these smart TV models, you can easily AirPlay from your Apple devices without installing any other software:\\nToshiba 4K UHD (2020 Model)\\nToshiba M550 Series\\nInsignia 4K UHD (2020 Model)\\nFire TV Omni QLED Series\\nFire TV Omni Series\\nFire TV 4-Series\\nIf you don't have one of these models, you can still use AirScreen or iWebTV to stream. 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1,568 | 12 Ways to Fix AirPods Not Playing Sound When Connected | 1. Put the AirPods back in the case.
Place both AirPods inside of the charging case.
Once they're inside, open the case next to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. This will show the AirPods battery on your device. After a few seconds, remove them from the case and try to use them again.
2. Wait for a full charge.
Leave your AirPods to charge for at least an hour.
You can charge AirPods wirelessly with a QI-certified charging pad or using the built-in lightning port. Once your AirPods have adequate charge, try to use them again.
3. Clean your AirPods.
Clean your AirPods
Dirt and debris can get lodged in the small openings in your AirPods, which can lead to muffled sound or no sound at all. Use a microfiber cloth to clean the surface of each AirPod. To clean the speaker grooves, use an anti-static brush or a clean, dry toothbrush with a gentle brushing motion.
4. Update your phone, tablet, or computer.
AirPods firmware is automatically installed with each iOS update.
If you're running an older version of iOS on your iPhone or iPad, your AirPods may not play sound as expected. Be sure to update iOS, and then connect your AirPods again.
5. Unpair and pair the AirPods again.
"Forget" your AirPods and pair again.
On iPhone and iPad, open the app. Tap , and then tap next to your AirPods. Tap . To pair the AirPods again, open the case next to your device.
If you're trying to connect AirPods to a computer or laptop, you'll need to open your computer's settings, disconnect the AirPods, and then pair them again.
6. Set the AirPods as your default device (Windows).
Make sure the AirPods are set as your audio output.
On Windows 10, open → → → → select your AirPods.
On Windows 11, will be . Select your AirPods. Click the arrow beside your AirPods. In the menu, select for the drop-down menu.
7. Adjust the audio balance (Windows).
Make sure your audio balance is set to 50.
If you can't hear anything from one of your AirPods, the balance may be off. On Windows 10, open → → → → select your AirPods. Click and adjust the Left and Right balance to 50.
On Windows 11, will be . Select your AirPods. Click the arrow beside your AirPods. In the menu, adjust the Left channel and Right channel underneath .
8. Reset your network settings (Windows).
Reset your network settings to fix your Bluetooth connection.
On Windows 10, open → → → → . Click to confirm.
On Windows 11, find in the tab.
9. Update your Bluetooth driver (Windows).
Update all Bluetooth drivers.
Open the . Expand the section by clicking the arrow. Right-click your AirPods, and then click . Select . Be sure to restart your computer.
10. Factory reset your AirPods.
Reset your AirPods
Your AirPods may be struggling to connect to your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth. A simple reset can help pair the two devices again.
Press and hold the button on the back of the Charging Case.
Wait for the status light to flash yellow, and then white.
Pair your Airpods again.
11. Restart your device.
Restart your device to fix minor errors in your software.
If you leave your device on without the occasional restart, this could cause your device to run slower. You'll need to restart your computer or your iOS device.
On iPhones without a home button, press and hold either volume button and the power button. Swipe the slider to shut off your device. Wait at least 30 seconds, and then hold the power button to turn it on again.
On iPhones with a home button, press and hold the power button. Swipe the slider to shut off your device. Wait at least 30 seconds, and then hold the power button to turn it on again.
On iPads, press and hold either volume button and the power button at the same time. Swipe the slider to shut off your device. Wait at least 30 seconds, and then hold the power button to turn it on again.
12. Contact Apple for a repair or replacement.
If your AirPods are still under warranty, request a repair or replacement.
You may have received a faulty pair of AirPods. Contact Apple and see the options for your specific warranty. In most cases, Apple will be able to repair your AirPods for free. If it's unable to be fixed, you can request a replacement.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Put the AirPods back in the case.\\nPlace both AirPods inside of the charging case.\\nOnce they're inside, open the case next to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. This will show the AirPods battery on your device. After a few seconds, remove them from the case and try to use them again.\\n2. Wait for a full charge.\\nLeave your AirPods to charge for at least an hour.\\nYou can charge AirPods wirelessly with a QI-certified charging pad or using the built-in lightning port. Once your AirPods have adequate charge, try to use them again.\\n3. Clean your AirPods.\\nClean your AirPods\\nDirt and debris can get lodged in the small openings in your AirPods, which can lead to muffled sound or no sound at all. Use a microfiber cloth to clean the surface of each AirPod. To clean the speaker grooves, use an anti-static brush or a clean, dry toothbrush with a gentle brushing motion.\\n4. Update your phone, tablet, or computer.\\nAirPods firmware is automatically installed with each iOS update.\\nIf you're running an older version of iOS on your iPhone or iPad, your AirPods may not play sound as expected. Be sure to update iOS, and then connect your AirPods again.\\n5. Unpair and pair the AirPods again.\\n\\\"Forget\\\" your AirPods and pair again.\\nOn iPhone and iPad, open the app. Tap , and then tap next to your AirPods. Tap . To pair the AirPods again, open the case next to your device.\\nIf you're trying to connect AirPods to a computer or laptop, you'll need to open your computer's settings, disconnect the AirPods, and then pair them again.\\n6. Set the AirPods as your default device (Windows).\\nMake sure the AirPods are set as your audio output.\\nOn Windows 10, open → → → → select your AirPods.\\nOn Windows 11, will be . Select your AirPods. Click the arrow beside your AirPods. In the menu, select for the drop-down menu.\\n7. Adjust the audio balance (Windows).\\nMake sure your audio balance is set to 50.\\nIf you can't hear anything from one of your AirPods, the balance may be off. On Windows 10, open → → → → select your AirPods. Click and adjust the Left and Right balance to 50.\\nOn Windows 11, will be . Select your AirPods. Click the arrow beside your AirPods. In the menu, adjust the Left channel and Right channel underneath .\\n8. Reset your network settings (Windows).\\nReset your network settings to fix your Bluetooth connection.\\nOn Windows 10, open → → → → . Click to confirm.\\nOn Windows 11, find in the tab.\\n9. Update your Bluetooth driver (Windows).\\nUpdate all Bluetooth drivers.\\nOpen the . Expand the section by clicking the arrow. Right-click your AirPods, and then click . Select . Be sure to restart your computer.\\n10. Factory reset your AirPods.\\nReset your AirPods\\nYour AirPods may be struggling to connect to your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth. A simple reset can help pair the two devices again.\\nPress and hold the button on the back of the Charging Case.\\nWait for the status light to flash yellow, and then white.\\nPair your Airpods again.\\n11. Restart your device.\\nRestart your device to fix minor errors in your software.\\nIf you leave your device on without the occasional restart, this could cause your device to run slower. You'll need to restart your computer or your iOS device. \\n\\nOn iPhones without a home button, press and hold either volume button and the power button. Swipe the slider to shut off your device. Wait at least 30 seconds, and then hold the power button to turn it on again.\\nOn iPhones with a home button, press and hold the power button. Swipe the slider to shut off your device. Wait at least 30 seconds, and then hold the power button to turn it on again.\\nOn iPads, press and hold either volume button and the power button at the same time. Swipe the slider to shut off your device. Wait at least 30 seconds, and then hold the power button to turn it on again.\\n12. Contact Apple for a repair or replacement.\\nIf your AirPods are still under warranty, request a repair or replacement.\\nYou may have received a faulty pair of AirPods. Contact Apple and see the options for your specific warranty. In most cases, Apple will be able to repair your AirPods for free. If it's unable to be fixed, you can request a replacement.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Are your AirPods silent even though they're connected? Whether listening on your iPhone, Android, or Windows or Mac computer, there are a few ways to troubleshoot your AirPods when there's no sound. As always with Bluetooth devices, make sure they're fully charged and connected securely to your device. 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1,569 | 30 Cocktails & Shots That Taste Alcohol-Free | 1. Strawberry Margarita
As cold as it is sweet, you can barely taste the buzz in a strawberry marg.
Blend about 1-2 cups (217-434 g) of crushed ice cubes with 8-10 fresh strawberries, 4 fl oz (120 mL) of tequila, 1 ⁄2 fl oz (44 mL) of triple sec, and 1 ⁄2 fl oz (44 mL) of lime juice. Then, transfer the chilly mixture into 2-3 margarita glasses lined with sugar or salt. To really sweeten things up, stir a spoonful of sugar syrup (or however much you want) into your chilly treat.
Tequila, triple sec
2-3 servings
2. Cosmopolitan
The citrusy cosmopolitan adds plenty of flavor to your drink line-up.
Pour ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of citrus-flavored vodka, ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of triple sec, ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of cranberry juice, and ⁄4 fl oz (7.4 mL) of fresh lime juice into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Give all the ingredients a good shake before filtering the mixture into a pre-chilled cocktail glass. As a finishing touch, stick an orange twist into your tasty drink.
Citrus vodka, triple sec
1 serving
3. Kamikaze
Kamikaze cocktails offer plenty of fun, refreshing flavors.
Add 1 cup (217 g) of ice into a cocktail shaker, along with ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of lime juice, ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of triple sec, and ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of regular vodka. Shake all of the ingredients together, and then filter the mixture into a pre-chilled cocktail glass (or short glass). Garnish the drink with a lime wedge for good measure, and you’re ready to go.
Triple sec, vodka
1 serving
Combine 6 fl oz (180 mL) of vodka, 3 fl oz (89 mL) of triple sec, and 3 fl oz (89 mL) of lime juice together in a cocktail shaker. Then, strain the mixture into 8 different shot glasses.
4. Sex on the Beach
A sex on the beach cocktail takes your tastebuds to fruity bliss.
Mix 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) of vodka, 0.85 fl oz (25 mL) of peach schnapps, 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) of cranberry juice, and 2 oranges’ worth of juice together into a pitcher. Then, pour your delicious concoction into two ice-filled glasses. You’re now ready to embark on a refreshing (and practically alcohol-free) tropical excursion!
Vodka, peach schnapps
2 servings
5. Caipirinha
You don’t have to be in Brazil to enjoy a sweet and zesty caipirinha.
Toss ½ of a lime (sliced into 4 even pieces) into a cocktail shaker, along with 1-2 tsp (2.6-5.2 g) of powdered sugar. Using a muddler (like the end of a rolling pin), mash the ingredients together inside of the shaker. To finish off your refreshing drink, just add in 2 fl oz (59 mL) of cachaça and shake everything together. Serve the drink (without straining) in a regular glass—or on the rocks, if you’d like to keep things chilly.
Cachaça (fermented sugar cane juice)
1 serving
6. Pina Colada
A tropical wonder, the pina colada is a true staple in the cocktail world.
Add 1.5 cups of ice (326 g), ½ cup of chopped, frozen pineapple, 2 fl oz (59 mL) of pineapple juice, 2 fl oz (59 mL) of coconut cream, 1 ⁄2 fl oz (44 mL) of white rum, and 1 fl oz (30 mL) of dark rum to a blender, and combine everything together until it’s totally smooth. Serve this fruity drink in the glass of your choice, topped with a pineapple slice.
White rum, dark rum
2 servings
7. Fuzzy Navel
It’s easy to forget that this fruity and flavorful drink has any alcohol.
Fill up a highball glass with 3 fl oz (89 mL) of peach schnapps and 3 fl oz (89 mL) of orange juice. Stir in ½ cup (109 g) of ice to make your drink nice and cold, and then dress it up with a single orange slice.
Peach schnapps
1 serving
8. Screwdriver
No toolbox is required to make this fruity delight.
Fill up a tall glass with a scoop of ice cubes, along with 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) of vodka, 1 juiced clementine, and 1 juiced orange (large). Mix everything together with a spoon, and then top it off with a few sprinklings of Angostura bitters and a fresh orange slice.
Vodka, Angostura bitters
1 serving
9. Mai Tai
Sweet and rum-filled, Mai Tais give you a buzz without any of the burn.
Fill up a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice (217 g), along with 1 fl oz (30 mL) of dark rum, 1 fl oz (30 mL) of aged rum, 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of fresh orange juice, ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of triple sec, 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of fresh lime juice, 1 tsp (4.9 mL) of orgeat syrup, 1 tsp (2.6 g) of powdered sugar, and a dash of grenadine. Give everything a good shake before filtering it into an ice-filled lowball glass.
Dark rum, aged rum, triple sec
1 serving
10. Cape Codder
Think of a Cape Codder as fruit juice for adults.
Add a handful of ice cubes to a highball glass, followed by 2 fl oz (59 mL) of vodka, 4 fl oz (120 mL) of cranberry juice, and half a lime’s worth of juice. Give your refreshing beverage a quick stir before topping it off with a lime slice.
Vodka
1 serving
11. Pink Gin Fizz
Sugar, gin, and sparkling wine make for an unforgettable drink.
Mix 5 tbsp (39 g) of powdered sugar and 2.5 fl oz (75 mL) of lemon juice together in a pitcher, along with 5.1 fl oz (150 mL) of gin and a couple handfuls of ice. Mix all the ingredients together, filter out the ice, and ladle 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of the gin mixture into 8 separate flute glasses. Sprinkle a dash of bitters into each glass, and fill it up the rest of the way with sparkling wine to complete your refreshing pink cocktail.
Gin, Angostura bitters, sparkling wine
8 servings
Give your pink gin fizz an even fancier look by garnishing it with a fresh raspberry.
12. Spritzer
Wine and club soda are all you need to create this fizzy marvel.
Pour some chilled white wine into a wine glass until it’s halfway full. Then, jazz up your drink with a splash of club soda (so the glass is around 75% full). Just stick a lime wedge on the side of your glass, and your delicious spritzer is ready to go!
White wine
1 serving
For an even sweeter spritzer, switch out club soda with lemon-lime soda or ginger ale.
13. White Russian
Equal parts cream, kahlua, and vodka make for a delectable surprise.
Fill a lowball glass with 4-5 small ice cubes, along with 2 fl oz (59 mL) of vodka and 1 fl oz (30 mL) of Kahlua. Mix everything together for 30 seconds so it’s nice and cold, and then top off the drink with 1 fl oz (30 mL) of heavy cream.
Vodka, Kahlua
1 serving
For an even sweeter drink, use just 1 fl oz (30 mL) of vodka.
14. Mimosa
Morning or night, mimosas are a true delight.
Grab 2 flute glasses and fill each of them up with ⁄4 c (59 mL) of orange juice, followed by ⁄4 c (180 mL) of chilled champagne. Your sweet mimosas are now ready to go!
Champagne (chilled)
2 servings
15. Coconut Rum with Pineapple Juice
The pineapple juice drowns out the rum in this sunny beverage.
Grab a lowball glass that can hold 10 fl oz (300 mL) and fill it up most of the way with pineapple juice. To give your juice a tropical kick, pour in 1 ⁄4 fl oz (37 mL) of coconut rum.
Coconut rum
1 serving
16. Long Island Iced Tea
Don’t let the ingredient list fool you—this drink tastes just like iced tea.
Fill up a bowl with ice, along with ⁄2 c (120 mL) of tequila, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of white rum, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of vodka, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of gin, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of triple sec, ⁄4 c (180 mL) of lemon juice, and ⁄4 c (180 mL) of sugar syrup. Stir everything together until it’s nice and cold, and then filter it into a pitcher. Pour the drink into various ice-filled highball glasses, and your happy hour is ready to begin.
Tequila, white rum, vodka, gin, triple sec
8 to 12 servings
Top each glass with a lemon wedge as a nice garnish. If you’d like, pour a little extra cola into your glass.
17. Malibu Sunset
Fans of citrus and coconut will love this refreshing tropical escape.
Add some ice to a tall glass, followed by 2 fl oz (59 mL) of coconut rum, 1 fl oz (30 mL) of coconut milk, 4 fl oz (120 mL) of citrus punch, and 1 fl oz (30 mL) of grenadine. Enjoy this drink at sunset, or whenever you’d prefer—the choice is yours!
Coconut rum
1-2 servings
18. Mojito
The mellow, minty mojito hardly tastes alcoholic.
Grab a small jug and use it to muddle 1 lime’s worth of juice, 1 tsp (4.2 g) of white sugar, and a small fistful of mint leaves together. Transfer the mixture into an ice-filled highball glass, along with with 2 fl oz (60 mL) of white rum. To finish off your drink, fill up your glass the rest of the way with soda water.
White rum
1 serving
19. Tequila Sunrise
Don’t worry—tequila can be sweet when mixed with the right ingredients.
Grab a highball glass and fill it with 2 fl oz (59 mL) of tequila and 3 fl oz (89 mL) of orange juice, along with a few ice cubes. To give your drink its iconic, rosy look, drizzle ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of grenadine (or creme de cassis) over the top of the drink. Simply add a cherry and orange slice on top, and your cocktail is ready to enjoy at any time of day!
Tequila
1 serving
20. Radler
Beer, fruit juice, sugar, and sparkling water? Yes please.
Whip up a batch of sugar syrup with 2 fl oz (59 mL) of water and 1.5 tbsp (18.75 g) of white sugar. Once the syrup cools, mix in 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of fresh lemon juice, 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of fresh lime juice, 12 fl oz (350 mL) of sparkling water, and 16 fl oz (470 mL) of pilsner beer. Divide the drink into 3 beer glasses, and enjoy!
Pilsner
3 servings
Add a lemon or lime slice to your drink as a fun garnish.
21. Sangria
It’s hard to go wrong with wine, triple sec, brandy, and fruit juice.
Combine 25.4 fl oz (750 mL) of dry red wine, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of brandy, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of triple sec, ⁄3 c (79 mL) of frozen lemonade concentrate, ⁄3 c (79 mL) of orange juice, ⁄4 c (59 mL) of lemon juice, and ¼ cup (50 g) of white sugar all together in a large bowl. Add in 1 sliced orange, 1 sliced lemon, 1 sliced lime, and 8 maraschino cherries into the mixture as an extra fruity touch. Refrigerate the drink overnight so it’s nice and cold—or, if you’re in a rush, pour it into a glass filled with ice.
Red wine (dry), brandy, triple sec
6 servings
Give your sangria a sparkling touch by adding in 2 c (470 mL) of sparkling water.
22. Appletini
You heard it here first—appletinis are as tasty as they come.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, along with 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) of vodka, 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) of cloudy apple juice, 1 tsp (4.9 mL) of lemon juice, and 1 tsp (4.9 mL) of maple syrup. Once the mixture is super cold, filter it into a martini glass and decorate it with an apple slice.
Vodka
1 serving
23. Moscow Mule
Vodka and ginger beer really are a match made in heaven.
Grab a mug and fill it with some ice cubes, as well as 1 ⁄2 fl oz (44 mL) of vodka, ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of lime juice, and ⁄2 c (120 mL) of ginger beer. For good measure, stick a lime wedge on top of your delightfully refreshing beverage.
Vodka, ginger beer
1 serving
To make your Moscow mule as traditional as possible, serve it in a copper mug.
24. Cuba Libre
Also known as a rum and coke, a Cuba Libre is a really delicious drink.
Grab a highball glass and squeeze in an entire lime’s worth of juice. Then, muddle half of the squeezed lime in the glass—this mixes the oils from the lime in with the juice. Finish off your sweet drink by adding in 2 fl oz (59 mL) of dark rum, a few ice cubes, and enough cola to fill up the glass. Mix everything together, and enjoy!
Dark rum
1 serving
25. The Melon Ball
Bright and fruity, the Melon Ball definitely lives up to its name.
Fill a small glass with 2 fl oz (59 mL) of Midori and 1 fl oz (30 mL) of vodka. To give it an extra fruity finish, fill it up the rest of the way with fresh-squeezed orange juice. As a tasty garnish, add drape a small skewer of melon balls on top of your bright green beverage.
Midori, vodka
1 serving
26. Gin & Tonic
A refreshing G&T won’t leave you with any icky afterburn.
Grab a thin, tall glass and toss in 4 ice cubes. Start by pouring 2 fl oz (59 mL) of gin directly into the glass, followed by 4 fl oz (120 mL) of tonic water and 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of fresh lime juice. After mixing everything together with a spoon, top off this classic beverage with a lime wedge.
Gin
1 serving
27. Polar Bear Shot
Minty and delicious, polar bear shots lack any real bite.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of creme de cacao along with ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of creme de menthe. Shake everything together before pouring the minty mixture into a single shot glass. Some people like to drink this shot all in one go, while other people prefer to sip and savor it—the choice is yours!
Creme de cacao, creme de menthe
1 shot
28. Lemon Drop
As sweet as it is tart, you’ll forget this shot has any alcohol.
Add ⁄4 fl oz (22 mL) of vodka to a single shot glass, along with ⁄4 fl oz (22 mL) of lemon juice. Mix ½ tsp (2.1 g) of white sugar into the shot glass, and dip a fresh lemon slice into 2 extra tsp (8.4 g) of sugar. Once you’ve enjoyed the shot, finish things off by sucking on a sweet lemon slice.
Vodka
1 shot
29. Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot
This sweet shot isn’t actually a cake, but it might as well be.
Add 1 fl oz (30 mL) of vanilla vodka into a shot glass, along with 1 fl oz (30 mL) of pineapple juice. For a touch touch, drip a single drop of grenadine on top of your sweet shot before gulping it down.
Vanilla vodka
1 shot
30. Irish Car Bomb
No cars are destroyed in the making of this sweet shot.
Grab a regular glass that can hold at least 8 fl oz (240 mL) of liquid and fill it with 6 fl oz (180 mL) of Guinness. In a separate shot glass, combine ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of Irish cream liqueur with ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of jameson Irish whiskey. As quickly as you can, submerge the shot glass in the cup of Guinness and drink it all as quickly as you can.
Irish cream liqueur, Irish whiskey, Guinness
1 serving
Make sure that your Guinness glass is wide enough to fit a shot glass.
Tips
It’s always fun to enjoy a tasty cocktail or shot, but it’s just as important to pace yourself. Make sure that you’re drinking plenty of water, and try to enjoy your beverage in small sips (rather than chugging it down in one go).[30]
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Stir in ½ cup (109 g) of ice to make your drink nice and cold, and then dress it up with a single orange slice.\\n\\n Peach schnapps\\n 1 serving\\n8. Screwdriver\\nNo toolbox is required to make this fruity delight.\\nFill up a tall glass with a scoop of ice cubes, along with 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) of vodka, 1 juiced clementine, and 1 juiced orange (large). Mix everything together with a spoon, and then top it off with a few sprinklings of Angostura bitters and a fresh orange slice.\\n\\n Vodka, Angostura bitters\\n\\n 1 serving\\n9. Mai Tai\\nSweet and rum-filled, Mai Tais give you a buzz without any of the burn.\\nFill up a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice (217 g), along with 1 fl oz (30 mL) of dark rum, 1 fl oz (30 mL) of aged rum, 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of fresh orange juice, ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of triple sec, 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of fresh lime juice, 1 tsp (4.9 mL) of orgeat syrup, 1 tsp (2.6 g) of powdered sugar, and a dash of grenadine. Give everything a good shake before filtering it into an ice-filled lowball glass.\\n\\n Dark rum, aged rum, triple sec\\n 1 serving\\n10. Cape Codder\\nThink of a Cape Codder as fruit juice for adults.\\nAdd a handful of ice cubes to a highball glass, followed by 2 fl oz (59 mL) of vodka, 4 fl oz (120 mL) of cranberry juice, and half a lime’s worth of juice. Give your refreshing beverage a quick stir before topping it off with a lime slice.\\n\\n Vodka\\n 1 serving\\n11. Pink Gin Fizz\\nSugar, gin, and sparkling wine make for an unforgettable drink.\\nMix 5 tbsp (39 g) of powdered sugar and 2.5 fl oz (75 mL) of lemon juice together in a pitcher, along with 5.1 fl oz (150 mL) of gin and a couple handfuls of ice. Mix all the ingredients together, filter out the ice, and ladle 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of the gin mixture into 8 separate flute glasses. Sprinkle a dash of bitters into each glass, and fill it up the rest of the way with sparkling wine to complete your refreshing pink cocktail.\\n\\n Gin, Angostura bitters, sparkling wine\\n 8 servings\\n Give your pink gin fizz an even fancier look by garnishing it with a fresh raspberry.\\n12. Spritzer\\nWine and club soda are all you need to create this fizzy marvel.\\nPour some chilled white wine into a wine glass until it’s halfway full. Then, jazz up your drink with a splash of club soda (so the glass is around 75% full). Just stick a lime wedge on the side of your glass, and your delicious spritzer is ready to go!\\n\\n White wine\\n\\n 1 serving\\n For an even sweeter spritzer, switch out club soda with lemon-lime soda or ginger ale.\\n13. White Russian\\nEqual parts cream, kahlua, and vodka make for a delectable surprise.\\nFill a lowball glass with 4-5 small ice cubes, along with 2 fl oz (59 mL) of vodka and 1 fl oz (30 mL) of Kahlua. Mix everything together for 30 seconds so it’s nice and cold, and then top off the drink with 1 fl oz (30 mL) of heavy cream.\\n\\n Vodka, Kahlua\\n\\n 1 serving\\n For an even sweeter drink, use just 1 fl oz (30 mL) of vodka.\\n14. Mimosa\\nMorning or night, mimosas are a true delight.\\nGrab 2 flute glasses and fill each of them up with ⁄4 c (59 mL) of orange juice, followed by ⁄4 c (180 mL) of chilled champagne. Your sweet mimosas are now ready to go!\\n\\n Champagne (chilled)\\n 2 servings\\n15. Coconut Rum with Pineapple Juice\\nThe pineapple juice drowns out the rum in this sunny beverage.\\nGrab a lowball glass that can hold 10 fl oz (300 mL) and fill it up most of the way with pineapple juice. To give your juice a tropical kick, pour in 1 ⁄4 fl oz (37 mL) of coconut rum.\\n\\n Coconut rum\\n 1 serving\\n16. Long Island Iced Tea\\nDon’t let the ingredient list fool you—this drink tastes just like iced tea.\\nFill up a bowl with ice, along with ⁄2 c (120 mL) of tequila, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of white rum, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of vodka, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of gin, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of triple sec, ⁄4 c (180 mL) of lemon juice, and ⁄4 c (180 mL) of sugar syrup. Stir everything together until it’s nice and cold, and then filter it into a pitcher. Pour the drink into various ice-filled highball glasses, and your happy hour is ready to begin.\\n\\n Tequila, white rum, vodka, gin, triple sec\\n 8 to 12 servings\\n Top each glass with a lemon wedge as a nice garnish. If you’d like, pour a little extra cola into your glass.\\n17. Malibu Sunset\\nFans of citrus and coconut will love this refreshing tropical escape.\\nAdd some ice to a tall glass, followed by 2 fl oz (59 mL) of coconut rum, 1 fl oz (30 mL) of coconut milk, 4 fl oz (120 mL) of citrus punch, and 1 fl oz (30 mL) of grenadine. Enjoy this drink at sunset, or whenever you’d prefer—the choice is yours!\\n\\n Coconut rum\\n\\n 1-2 servings\\n18. Mojito\\nThe mellow, minty mojito hardly tastes alcoholic.\\nGrab a small jug and use it to muddle 1 lime’s worth of juice, 1 tsp (4.2 g) of white sugar, and a small fistful of mint leaves together. Transfer the mixture into an ice-filled highball glass, along with with 2 fl oz (60 mL) of white rum. To finish off your drink, fill up your glass the rest of the way with soda water.\\n\\n White rum\\n 1 serving\\n19. Tequila Sunrise\\nDon’t worry—tequila can be sweet when mixed with the right ingredients.\\nGrab a highball glass and fill it with 2 fl oz (59 mL) of tequila and 3 fl oz (89 mL) of orange juice, along with a few ice cubes. To give your drink its iconic, rosy look, drizzle ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of grenadine (or creme de cassis) over the top of the drink. Simply add a cherry and orange slice on top, and your cocktail is ready to enjoy at any time of day!\\n\\n Tequila\\n 1 serving\\n20. Radler\\nBeer, fruit juice, sugar, and sparkling water? Yes please.\\nWhip up a batch of sugar syrup with 2 fl oz (59 mL) of water and 1.5 tbsp (18.75 g) of white sugar. Once the syrup cools, mix in 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of fresh lemon juice, 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of fresh lime juice, 12 fl oz (350 mL) of sparkling water, and 16 fl oz (470 mL) of pilsner beer. Divide the drink into 3 beer glasses, and enjoy!\\n\\n Pilsner\\n\\n 3 servings\\n Add a lemon or lime slice to your drink as a fun garnish.\\n21. Sangria\\nIt’s hard to go wrong with wine, triple sec, brandy, and fruit juice.\\nCombine 25.4 fl oz (750 mL) of dry red wine, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of brandy, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of triple sec, ⁄3 c (79 mL) of frozen lemonade concentrate, ⁄3 c (79 mL) of orange juice, ⁄4 c (59 mL) of lemon juice, and ¼ cup (50 g) of white sugar all together in a large bowl. Add in 1 sliced orange, 1 sliced lemon, 1 sliced lime, and 8 maraschino cherries into the mixture as an extra fruity touch. Refrigerate the drink overnight so it’s nice and cold—or, if you’re in a rush, pour it into a glass filled with ice.\\n\\n Red wine (dry), brandy, triple sec\\n 6 servings\\n Give your sangria a sparkling touch by adding in 2 c (470 mL) of sparkling water.\\n22. Appletini\\nYou heard it here first—appletinis are as tasty as they come.\\nFill a cocktail shaker with ice, along with 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) of vodka, 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) of cloudy apple juice, 1 tsp (4.9 mL) of lemon juice, and 1 tsp (4.9 mL) of maple syrup. Once the mixture is super cold, filter it into a martini glass and decorate it with an apple slice.\\n\\n Vodka\\n 1 serving\\n23. Moscow Mule\\nVodka and ginger beer really are a match made in heaven.\\nGrab a mug and fill it with some ice cubes, as well as 1 ⁄2 fl oz (44 mL) of vodka, ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of lime juice, and ⁄2 c (120 mL) of ginger beer. For good measure, stick a lime wedge on top of your delightfully refreshing beverage.\\n\\n Vodka, ginger beer\\n\\n 1 serving\\n To make your Moscow mule as traditional as possible, serve it in a copper mug.\\n24. Cuba Libre\\nAlso known as a rum and coke, a Cuba Libre is a really delicious drink.\\nGrab a highball glass and squeeze in an entire lime’s worth of juice. Then, muddle half of the squeezed lime in the glass—this mixes the oils from the lime in with the juice. Finish off your sweet drink by adding in 2 fl oz (59 mL) of dark rum, a few ice cubes, and enough cola to fill up the glass. Mix everything together, and enjoy!\\n\\n Dark rum\\n 1 serving\\n25. The Melon Ball\\nBright and fruity, the Melon Ball definitely lives up to its name.\\nFill a small glass with 2 fl oz (59 mL) of Midori and 1 fl oz (30 mL) of vodka. To give it an extra fruity finish, fill it up the rest of the way with fresh-squeezed orange juice. As a tasty garnish, add drape a small skewer of melon balls on top of your bright green beverage.\\n\\n Midori, vodka\\n 1 serving\\n26. Gin & Tonic\\nA refreshing G&T won’t leave you with any icky afterburn.\\nGrab a thin, tall glass and toss in 4 ice cubes. Start by pouring 2 fl oz (59 mL) of gin directly into the glass, followed by 4 fl oz (120 mL) of tonic water and 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of fresh lime juice. After mixing everything together with a spoon, top off this classic beverage with a lime wedge.\\n\\n Gin\\n 1 serving\\n27. Polar Bear Shot\\nMinty and delicious, polar bear shots lack any real bite.\\nFill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of creme de cacao along with ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of creme de menthe. Shake everything together before pouring the minty mixture into a single shot glass. Some people like to drink this shot all in one go, while other people prefer to sip and savor it—the choice is yours!\\n\\n Creme de cacao, creme de menthe\\n\\n 1 shot\\n28. Lemon Drop\\nAs sweet as it is tart, you’ll forget this shot has any alcohol.\\nAdd ⁄4 fl oz (22 mL) of vodka to a single shot glass, along with ⁄4 fl oz (22 mL) of lemon juice. Mix ½ tsp (2.1 g) of white sugar into the shot glass, and dip a fresh lemon slice into 2 extra tsp (8.4 g) of sugar. Once you’ve enjoyed the shot, finish things off by sucking on a sweet lemon slice.\\n\\n Vodka\\n 1 shot\\n29. Pineapple Upside Down Cake Shot\\nThis sweet shot isn’t actually a cake, but it might as well be.\\nAdd 1 fl oz (30 mL) of vanilla vodka into a shot glass, along with 1 fl oz (30 mL) of pineapple juice. For a touch touch, drip a single drop of grenadine on top of your sweet shot before gulping it down.\\n\\n Vanilla vodka\\n\\n 1 shot\\n30. Irish Car Bomb\\nNo cars are destroyed in the making of this sweet shot.\\nGrab a regular glass that can hold at least 8 fl oz (240 mL) of liquid and fill it with 6 fl oz (180 mL) of Guinness. In a separate shot glass, combine ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of Irish cream liqueur with ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of jameson Irish whiskey. As quickly as you can, submerge the shot glass in the cup of Guinness and drink it all as quickly as you can.\\n\\n Irish cream liqueur, Irish whiskey, Guinness\\n\\n 1 serving\\n Make sure that your Guinness glass is wide enough to fit a shot glass.\\nTips\\nIt’s always fun to enjoy a tasty cocktail or shot, but it’s just as important to pace yourself. Make sure that you’re drinking plenty of water, and try to enjoy your beverage in small sips (rather than chugging it down in one go).[30]\\nX\\nResearch source\\nWarnings\\nRemember to use a taxi or rideshare service so you can get home safely (or establish a designated driver before you go out with friends)—avoid getting behind the wheel.[31]\\nX\\nResearch source\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"It’s the weekend, and you’re looking forward to getting a little buzzed. You definitely aren’t looking forward to drinks that burn all the way down, though. You’re in luck—there are tons of fun shots and sweet drinks out there that don’t taste gross at all. We’ve put together a list of some of the best-tasting alcohol around, so you can enjoy a fun night in or a lively night out.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Strawberry Margarita\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"As cold as it is sweet, you can barely taste the buzz in a strawberry marg.\", \"描述\": \"Blend about 1-2 cups (217-434 g) of crushed ice cubes with 8-10 fresh strawberries, 4 fl oz (120 mL) of tequila, 1 ⁄2 fl oz (44 mL) of triple sec, and 1 ⁄2 fl oz (44 mL) of lime juice. Then, transfer the chilly mixture into 2-3 margarita glasses lined with sugar or salt. To really sweeten things up, stir a spoonful of sugar syrup (or however much you want) into your chilly treat.\\n\\n Tequila, triple sec\\n\\n 2-3 servings\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Cosmopolitan\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"The citrusy cosmopolitan adds plenty of flavor to your drink line-up.\", \"描述\": \"Pour ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of citrus-flavored vodka, ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of triple sec, ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of cranberry juice, and ⁄4 fl oz (7.4 mL) of fresh lime juice into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Give all the ingredients a good shake before filtering the mixture into a pre-chilled cocktail glass. As a finishing touch, stick an orange twist into your tasty drink.\\n\\n Citrus vodka, triple sec\\n 1 serving\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Kamikaze\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Kamikaze cocktails offer plenty of fun, refreshing flavors.\", \"描述\": \"Add 1 cup (217 g) of ice into a cocktail shaker, along with ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of lime juice, ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of triple sec, and ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of regular vodka. Shake all of the ingredients together, and then filter the mixture into a pre-chilled cocktail glass (or short glass). Garnish the drink with a lime wedge for good measure, and you’re ready to go.\\n\\n Triple sec, vodka\\n\\n 1 serving\\n Combine 6 fl oz (180 mL) of vodka, 3 fl oz (89 mL) of triple sec, and 3 fl oz (89 mL) of lime juice together in a cocktail shaker. Then, strain the mixture into 8 different shot glasses.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Sex on the Beach\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"A sex on the beach cocktail takes your tastebuds to fruity bliss.\", \"描述\": \"Mix 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) of vodka, 0.85 fl oz (25 mL) of peach schnapps, 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) of cranberry juice, and 2 oranges’ worth of juice together into a pitcher. Then, pour your delicious concoction into two ice-filled glasses. You’re now ready to embark on a refreshing (and practically alcohol-free) tropical excursion!\\n\\n Vodka, peach schnapps\\n\\n 2 servings\"}]}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Caipirinha\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"You don’t have to be in Brazil to enjoy a sweet and zesty caipirinha.\", \"描述\": \"Toss ½ of a lime (sliced into 4 even pieces) into a cocktail shaker, along with 1-2 tsp (2.6-5.2 g) of powdered sugar. Using a muddler (like the end of a rolling pin), mash the ingredients together inside of the shaker. To finish off your refreshing drink, just add in 2 fl oz (59 mL) of cachaça and shake everything together. Serve the drink (without straining) in a regular glass—or on the rocks, if you’d like to keep things chilly.\\n\\n Cachaça (fermented sugar cane juice)\\n 1 serving\"}]}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Pina Colada\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"A tropical wonder, the pina colada is a true staple in the cocktail world.\", \"描述\": \"Add 1.5 cups of ice (326 g), ½ cup of chopped, frozen pineapple, 2 fl oz (59 mL) of pineapple juice, 2 fl oz (59 mL) of coconut cream, 1 ⁄2 fl oz (44 mL) of white rum, and 1 fl oz (30 mL) of dark rum to a blender, and combine everything together until it’s totally smooth. Serve this fruity drink in the glass of your choice, topped with a pineapple slice.\\n\\n White rum, dark rum\\n\\n 2 servings\"}]}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Fuzzy Navel\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"It’s easy to forget that this fruity and flavorful drink has any alcohol.\", \"描述\": \"Fill up a highball glass with 3 fl oz (89 mL) of peach schnapps and 3 fl oz (89 mL) of orange juice. Stir in ½ cup (109 g) of ice to make your drink nice and cold, and then dress it up with a single orange slice.\\n\\n Peach schnapps\\n 1 serving\"}]}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Screwdriver\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"No toolbox is required to make this fruity delight.\", \"描述\": \"Fill up a tall glass with a scoop of ice cubes, along with 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) of vodka, 1 juiced clementine, and 1 juiced orange (large). Mix everything together with a spoon, and then top it off with a few sprinklings of Angostura bitters and a fresh orange slice.\\n\\n Vodka, Angostura bitters\\n\\n 1 serving\"}]}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Mai Tai\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Sweet and rum-filled, Mai Tais give you a buzz without any of the burn.\", \"描述\": \"Fill up a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice (217 g), along with 1 fl oz (30 mL) of dark rum, 1 fl oz (30 mL) of aged rum, 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of fresh orange juice, ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of triple sec, 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of fresh lime juice, 1 tsp (4.9 mL) of orgeat syrup, 1 tsp (2.6 g) of powdered sugar, and a dash of grenadine. Give everything a good shake before filtering it into an ice-filled lowball glass.\\n\\n Dark rum, aged rum, triple sec\\n 1 serving\"}]}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Cape Codder\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Think of a Cape Codder as fruit juice for adults.\", \"描述\": \"Add a handful of ice cubes to a highball glass, followed by 2 fl oz (59 mL) of vodka, 4 fl oz (120 mL) of cranberry juice, and half a lime’s worth of juice. Give your refreshing beverage a quick stir before topping it off with a lime slice.\\n\\n Vodka\\n 1 serving\"}]}, {\"编号\": 11, \"标题\": \"Pink Gin Fizz\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Sugar, gin, and sparkling wine make for an unforgettable drink.\", \"描述\": \"Mix 5 tbsp (39 g) of powdered sugar and 2.5 fl oz (75 mL) of lemon juice together in a pitcher, along with 5.1 fl oz (150 mL) of gin and a couple handfuls of ice. Mix all the ingredients together, filter out the ice, and ladle 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of the gin mixture into 8 separate flute glasses. Sprinkle a dash of bitters into each glass, and fill it up the rest of the way with sparkling wine to complete your refreshing pink cocktail.\\n\\n Gin, Angostura bitters, sparkling wine\\n 8 servings\\n Give your pink gin fizz an even fancier look by garnishing it with a fresh raspberry.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 12, \"标题\": \"Spritzer\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Wine and club soda are all you need to create this fizzy marvel.\", \"描述\": \"Pour some chilled white wine into a wine glass until it’s halfway full. Then, jazz up your drink with a splash of club soda (so the glass is around 75% full). Just stick a lime wedge on the side of your glass, and your delicious spritzer is ready to go!\\n\\n White wine\\n\\n 1 serving\\n For an even sweeter spritzer, switch out club soda with lemon-lime soda or ginger ale.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 13, \"标题\": \"White Russian\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Equal parts cream, kahlua, and vodka make for a delectable surprise.\", \"描述\": \"Fill a lowball glass with 4-5 small ice cubes, along with 2 fl oz (59 mL) of vodka and 1 fl oz (30 mL) of Kahlua. Mix everything together for 30 seconds so it’s nice and cold, and then top off the drink with 1 fl oz (30 mL) of heavy cream.\\n\\n Vodka, Kahlua\\n\\n 1 serving\\n For an even sweeter drink, use just 1 fl oz (30 mL) of vodka.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 14, \"标题\": \"Mimosa\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Morning or night, mimosas are a true delight.\", \"描述\": \"Grab 2 flute glasses and fill each of them up with ⁄4 c (59 mL) of orange juice, followed by ⁄4 c (180 mL) of chilled champagne. Your sweet mimosas are now ready to go!\\n\\n Champagne (chilled)\\n 2 servings\"}]}, {\"编号\": 15, \"标题\": \"Coconut Rum with Pineapple Juice\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"The pineapple juice drowns out the rum in this sunny beverage.\", \"描述\": \"Grab a lowball glass that can hold 10 fl oz (300 mL) and fill it up most of the way with pineapple juice. To give your juice a tropical kick, pour in 1 ⁄4 fl oz (37 mL) of coconut rum.\\n\\n Coconut rum\\n 1 serving\"}]}, {\"编号\": 16, \"标题\": \"Long Island Iced Tea\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Don’t let the ingredient list fool you—this drink tastes just like iced tea.\", \"描述\": \"Fill up a bowl with ice, along with ⁄2 c (120 mL) of tequila, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of white rum, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of vodka, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of gin, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of triple sec, ⁄4 c (180 mL) of lemon juice, and ⁄4 c (180 mL) of sugar syrup. Stir everything together until it’s nice and cold, and then filter it into a pitcher. Pour the drink into various ice-filled highball glasses, and your happy hour is ready to begin.\\n\\n Tequila, white rum, vodka, gin, triple sec\\n 8 to 12 servings\\n Top each glass with a lemon wedge as a nice garnish. If you’d like, pour a little extra cola into your glass.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 17, \"标题\": \"Malibu Sunset\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Fans of citrus and coconut will love this refreshing tropical escape.\", \"描述\": \"Add some ice to a tall glass, followed by 2 fl oz (59 mL) of coconut rum, 1 fl oz (30 mL) of coconut milk, 4 fl oz (120 mL) of citrus punch, and 1 fl oz (30 mL) of grenadine. Enjoy this drink at sunset, or whenever you’d prefer—the choice is yours!\\n\\n Coconut rum\\n\\n 1-2 servings\"}]}, {\"编号\": 18, \"标题\": \"Mojito\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"The mellow, minty mojito hardly tastes alcoholic.\", \"描述\": \"Grab a small jug and use it to muddle 1 lime’s worth of juice, 1 tsp (4.2 g) of white sugar, and a small fistful of mint leaves together. Transfer the mixture into an ice-filled highball glass, along with with 2 fl oz (60 mL) of white rum. To finish off your drink, fill up your glass the rest of the way with soda water.\\n\\n White rum\\n 1 serving\"}]}, {\"编号\": 19, \"标题\": \"Tequila Sunrise\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Don’t worry—tequila can be sweet when mixed with the right ingredients.\", \"描述\": \"Grab a highball glass and fill it with 2 fl oz (59 mL) of tequila and 3 fl oz (89 mL) of orange juice, along with a few ice cubes. To give your drink its iconic, rosy look, drizzle ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of grenadine (or creme de cassis) over the top of the drink. Simply add a cherry and orange slice on top, and your cocktail is ready to enjoy at any time of day!\\n\\n Tequila\\n 1 serving\"}]}, {\"编号\": 20, \"标题\": \"Radler\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Beer, fruit juice, sugar, and sparkling water? Yes please.\", \"描述\": \"Whip up a batch of sugar syrup with 2 fl oz (59 mL) of water and 1.5 tbsp (18.75 g) of white sugar. Once the syrup cools, mix in 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of fresh lemon juice, 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of fresh lime juice, 12 fl oz (350 mL) of sparkling water, and 16 fl oz (470 mL) of pilsner beer. Divide the drink into 3 beer glasses, and enjoy!\\n\\n Pilsner\\n\\n 3 servings\\n Add a lemon or lime slice to your drink as a fun garnish.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 21, \"标题\": \"Sangria\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"It’s hard to go wrong with wine, triple sec, brandy, and fruit juice.\", \"描述\": \"Combine 25.4 fl oz (750 mL) of dry red wine, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of brandy, ⁄2 c (120 mL) of triple sec, ⁄3 c (79 mL) of frozen lemonade concentrate, ⁄3 c (79 mL) of orange juice, ⁄4 c (59 mL) of lemon juice, and ¼ cup (50 g) of white sugar all together in a large bowl. Add in 1 sliced orange, 1 sliced lemon, 1 sliced lime, and 8 maraschino cherries into the mixture as an extra fruity touch. Refrigerate the drink overnight so it’s nice and cold—or, if you’re in a rush, pour it into a glass filled with ice.\\n\\n Red wine (dry), brandy, triple sec\\n 6 servings\\n Give your sangria a sparkling touch by adding in 2 c (470 mL) of sparkling water.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 22, \"标题\": \"Appletini\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"You heard it here first—appletinis are as tasty as they come.\", \"描述\": \"Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, along with 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) of vodka, 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) of cloudy apple juice, 1 tsp (4.9 mL) of lemon juice, and 1 tsp (4.9 mL) of maple syrup. Once the mixture is super cold, filter it into a martini glass and decorate it with an apple slice.\\n\\n Vodka\\n 1 serving\"}]}, {\"编号\": 23, \"标题\": \"Moscow Mule\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Vodka and ginger beer really are a match made in heaven.\", \"描述\": \"Grab a mug and fill it with some ice cubes, as well as 1 ⁄2 fl oz (44 mL) of vodka, ⁄2 fl oz (15 mL) of lime juice, and ⁄2 c (120 mL) of ginger beer. For good measure, stick a lime wedge on top of your delightfully refreshing beverage.\\n\\n Vodka, ginger beer\\n\\n 1 serving\\n To make your Moscow mule as traditional as possible, serve it in a copper mug.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 24, \"标题\": \"Cuba Libre\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Also known as a rum and coke, a Cuba Libre is a really delicious drink.\", \"描述\": \"Grab a highball glass and squeeze in an entire lime’s worth of juice. Then, muddle half of the squeezed lime in the glass—this mixes the oils from the lime in with the juice. Finish off your sweet drink by adding in 2 fl oz (59 mL) of dark rum, a few ice cubes, and enough cola to fill up the glass. Mix everything together, and enjoy!\\n\\n Dark rum\\n 1 serving\"}]}, {\"编号\": 25, \"标题\": \"The Melon Ball\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Bright and fruity, the Melon Ball definitely lives up to its name.\", \"描述\": \"Fill a small glass with 2 fl oz (59 mL) of Midori and 1 fl oz (30 mL) of vodka. To give it an extra fruity finish, fill it up the rest of the way with fresh-squeezed orange juice. As a tasty garnish, add drape a small skewer of melon balls on top of your bright green beverage.\\n\\n Midori, vodka\\n 1 serving\"}]}, {\"编号\": 26, \"标题\": \"Gin & Tonic\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"A refreshing G&T won’t leave you with any icky afterburn.\", \"描述\": \"Grab a thin, tall glass and toss in 4 ice cubes. 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1,570 | How to Algebraically Find the Intersection of Two Lines | 1. Finding the Intersection of Two Straight Lines
1-1. Write the equation for each line with y{\displaystyle y} on the left side.
If necessary, rearrange the equation so y{\displaystyle y} is alone on one side of the equal sign. If the equation uses f(x){\displaystyle f(x)} or g(x){\displaystyle g(x)} instead of y{\displaystyle y}, separate this term instead. Remember, you can cancel out terms by performing the same action to both sides.
Start with the basic equation y=mx+b{\displaystyle y=mx+b}.
If you do not know the equations, find them based on the information you have.
Your two lines are y=x+3{\displaystyle y=x+3} and y−12=−2x{\displaystyle y-12=-2x}. To get y{\displaystyle y} alone in the second equation, add 12 to each side: y=12−2x{\displaystyle y=12-2x}
1-2. Set the right sides of the equation equal to each other.
We're looking for a point where the two lines have the same x{\displaystyle x} and y{\displaystyle y} values; this is where the lines cross. Both equations have just y{\displaystyle y} on the left side, so we know the right sides are equal to each other. Write a new equation that represents this.
For example, if you want to know where the lines y = x + 3 crosses y = 12 - 2x, you'd equate them by writing x + 3 = 12 - 2x.
1-3. Solve for x
The new equation only has one variable, x{\displaystyle x}. Solve this using algebra, by performing the same operation on both sides. Get the x{\displaystyle x} terms on one side of the equation, then put it in the form x=??{\displaystyle x=??}. (If this is impossible, skip down to the end of this section.)
x+3=12−2x{\displaystyle x+3=12-2x}
Add 2x{\displaystyle 2x} to each side:
3x+3=12{\displaystyle 3x+3=12}
Subtract 3 from each side:
3x=9{\displaystyle 3x=9}
Divide each side by 3:
x=3{\displaystyle x=3}.
1-4. Use this x{\displaystyle x}-value to solve for y{\displaystyle y}.
Choose the equation for either line. Replace every x{\displaystyle x} in the equation with the answer you found. Do the arithmetic to solve for y{\displaystyle y}.
x=3{\displaystyle x=3} and y=x+3{\displaystyle y=x+3}
y=3+3{\displaystyle y=3+3}
y=6{\displaystyle y=6}
1-5. Check your work.
It's a good idea to plug your x{\displaystyle x}-value into the other equation and see if you get the same result. If you get a different solution for y{\displaystyle y}, go back and check your work for mistakes.
x=3{\displaystyle x=3} and y=12−2x{\displaystyle y=12-2x}
y=12−2(3){\displaystyle y=12-2(3)}
y=12−6{\displaystyle y=12-6}
This is the same answer as before. We did not make any mistakes.
1-6. Write down the x{\displaystyle x} and y{\displaystyle y} coordinates of the intersection.
You've now solved for the x{\displaystyle x}-value and y{\displaystyle y}-value of the point where the two lines intersect. Write down the point as a coordinate pair, with the x{\displaystyle x}-value as the first number.
x=3{\displaystyle x=3} and y=6{\displaystyle y=6}
The two lines intersect at (3,6).
1-7. Deal with unusual results.
Some equations make it impossible to solve for x{\displaystyle x}. This doesn't always mean you made a mistake. There are two ways a pair of lines can lead to a special solution:
If the two lines are parallel, they do not intersect. The x{\displaystyle x} terms will cancel out, and your equation will simplify to a false statement (such as 0=1{\displaystyle 0=1}). Write "" or " as your answer.
If the two equations describe the same line, they "intersect" everywhere. The x{\displaystyle x} terms will cancel out and your equation will simplify to a true statement (such as 3=3{\displaystyle 3=3}). Write "" as your answer.
2. Problems with Quadratic Equations
2-1. Recognize quadratic equations.
In a quadratic equation, one or more variables is squared (x2{\displaystyle x^{2}} or y2{\displaystyle y^{2}}), and there are no higher powers. The lines these equations represent are curved, so they can intersect a straight line at 0, 1, or 2 points. This section will teach you how to find the 0, 1, or 2 solutions to your problem.
Expand equations with parentheses to check whether they're quadratics. For example, y=(x+3)(x){\displaystyle y=(x+3)(x)} is quadratic, since it expands into y=x2+3x.{\displaystyle y=x^{2}+3x.}
Equations for a circle or ellipse have both an x2{\displaystyle x^{2}} and a y2{\displaystyle y^{2}} term. If you're having trouble with these special cases, see the Tips section below.
2-2. Write the equations in terms of y.
If necessary, rewrite each equation so y is alone on one side.
Find the intersection of x2+2x−y=−1{\displaystyle x^{2}+2x-y=-1} and y=x+7{\displaystyle y=x+7}.
Rewrite the quadratic equation in terms of y:
and .
This example has one quadratic equation and one linear equation. Problems with two quadratic equations are solved in a similar way.
2-3. Combine the two equations to cancel out the y.
Once you've set both equations equal to y, you know the two sides without a y are equal to each other.
y=x2+2x+1{\displaystyle y=x^{2}+2x+1} and y=x+7{\displaystyle y=x+7}
2-4. Arrange the new equation so one side is equal to zero.
Use standard algebraic techniques to get all the terms on one side. This will set the problem up so we can solve it in the next step.
x2+2x+1=x+7{\displaystyle x^{2}+2x+1=x+7}
Subtract x from each side:
x2+x+1=7{\displaystyle x^{2}+x+1=7}
Subtract 7 from each side:
2-5. Solve the quadratic equation
Once you've set one side equal to zero, there are three ways to solve a quadratic equation. Different people find different methods easier. You can read about the quadratic formula or "completing the square", or follow along with this example of the factoring method:
x2+x−6=0{\displaystyle x^{2}+x-6=0}
The goal of factoring is to find the two factors that multiply together to make this equation. Starting with the first term, we know x2{\displaystyle x^{2}} can divide into x, and x. Write down (x )(x ) = 0 to show this.
The last term is -6. List each pair of factors that multiply to make negative six: −6∗1{\displaystyle -6*1}, −3∗2{\displaystyle -3*2}, −2∗3{\displaystyle -2*3}, and −1∗6{\displaystyle -1*6}.
The middle term is x (which you could write as 1x). Add each pair of factors together until you get 1 as an answer. The correct pair of factors is −2∗3{\displaystyle -2*3}, since −2+3=1{\displaystyle -2+3=1}.
Fill out the gaps in your answer with this pair of factors: .
2-6. Keep an eye out for two solutions for x.
If you work too quickly, you might find one solution to the problem and not realize there's a second one. Here's how to find the two x-values for lines that intersect at two points:
(factoring): We ended up with the equation (x−2)(x+3)=0{\displaystyle (x-2)(x+3)=0}. If either of the factors in parentheses equal 0, the equation is true. One solution is x−2=0{\displaystyle x-2=0} → . The other solution is x+3=0{\displaystyle x+3=0} → .
(quadratic equation or complete the square): If you used one of these methods to solve your equation, a square root will show up. For example, our equation becomes x=(−1+25)/2{\displaystyle x=(-1+{\sqrt {25}})/2}. Remember that a square root can simplify to two different solutions: 25=5∗5{\displaystyle {\sqrt {25}}=5*5}, and 25=(−5)∗(−5){\displaystyle {\sqrt {25}}=(-5)*(-5)}. Write two equations, one for each possibility, and solve for x in each one.
2-7. Solve problems with one or zero solutions.
Two lines that barely touch only have one intersection, and two lines that never touch have zero. Here's how to recognize these:
One solution: The problems factor into two identical factors ((x-1)(x-1) = 0). When plugged into the quadratic formula, the square root term is 0{\displaystyle {\sqrt {0}}}. You only need to solve one equation.
No real solution: There are no factors that satisfy the requirements (summing to the middle term). When plugged into the quadratic formula, you get a negative number under the square root sign (such as −2{\displaystyle {\sqrt {-2}}}). Write "no solution" as your answer.
2-8. Plug your x-values back into either original equation.
Once you have the x-value of your intersection, plug it back into one of the equations you started with. Solve for y to find the y-value. If you have a second x-value, repeat for this as well.
We found two solutions, x=2{\displaystyle x=2} and x=−3{\displaystyle x=-3}. One of our lines has the equation y=x+7{\displaystyle y=x+7}. Plug in y=2+7{\displaystyle y=2+7} and y=−3+7{\displaystyle y=-3+7}, then solve each equation to find that y=9{\displaystyle y=9} and y=4{\displaystyle y=4}.
2-9. Write the point coordinates.
Now write your answer in coordinate form, with the x-value and y-value of the intersection points. If you have two answers, make sure you match the correct x-value to each y-value.
When we plugged in x=2{\displaystyle x=2}, we got y=9{\displaystyle y=9}, so one intersection is at . The same process for our second solution tells us another intersection lies at .
Tips
Equations for a circle or ellipse have an x2{\displaystyle x^{2}} term and a y2{\displaystyle y^{2}} term. To find the intersection of a circle and a straight line, solve for x in the linear equation.[10]
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Substitute the solution for x in the circle equation, and you'll have an easier quadratic equation. These problems can have 0, 1, or 2 solutions, as described in the method above.
A circle and a parabola (or other quadratic) can have 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 solutions. Find the variable that is squared in both equations — let's say it's x2. Solve for x2{\displaystyle x^{2}} and substitute the answer for the x2{\displaystyle x^{2}} in the other equation. Solve for y to get 0, 1, or 2 solutions. Plug each solution back into the original quadratic equation and solve for x. Each of these can have 0, 1, or 2 solutions.
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Remember, you can cancel out terms by performing the same action to both sides.\\nStart with the basic equation y=mx+b{\\\\displaystyle y=mx+b}.\\nIf you do not know the equations, find them based on the information you have.\\n Your two lines are y=x+3{\\\\displaystyle y=x+3} and y−12=−2x{\\\\displaystyle y-12=-2x}. To get y{\\\\displaystyle y} alone in the second equation, add 12 to each side: y=12−2x{\\\\displaystyle y=12-2x}\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Set the right sides of the equation equal to each other.\", \"描述\": \"We're looking for a point where the two lines have the same x{\\\\displaystyle x} and y{\\\\displaystyle y} values; this is where the lines cross. Both equations have just y{\\\\displaystyle y} on the left side, so we know the right sides are equal to each other. Write a new equation that represents this.\\nFor example, if you want to know where the lines y = x + 3 crosses y = 12 - 2x, you'd equate them by writing x + 3 = 12 - 2x.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Solve for x\", \"描述\": \"The new equation only has one variable, x{\\\\displaystyle x}. Solve this using algebra, by performing the same operation on both sides. Get the x{\\\\displaystyle x} terms on one side of the equation, then put it in the form x=??{\\\\displaystyle x=??}. (If this is impossible, skip down to the end of this section.)\\n\\n x+3=12−2x{\\\\displaystyle x+3=12-2x}\\nAdd 2x{\\\\displaystyle 2x} to each side:\\n3x+3=12{\\\\displaystyle 3x+3=12}\\nSubtract 3 from each side:\\n3x=9{\\\\displaystyle 3x=9}\\nDivide each side by 3:\\nx=3{\\\\displaystyle x=3}.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Use this x{\\\\displaystyle x}-value to solve for y{\\\\displaystyle y}.\", \"描述\": \"Choose the equation for either line. Replace every x{\\\\displaystyle x} in the equation with the answer you found. Do the arithmetic to solve for y{\\\\displaystyle y}.\\n\\n x=3{\\\\displaystyle x=3} and y=x+3{\\\\displaystyle y=x+3}\\ny=3+3{\\\\displaystyle y=3+3}\\ny=6{\\\\displaystyle y=6}\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Check your work.\", \"描述\": \"It's a good idea to plug your x{\\\\displaystyle x}-value into the other equation and see if you get the same result. If you get a different solution for y{\\\\displaystyle y}, go back and check your work for mistakes.\\n\\n x=3{\\\\displaystyle x=3} and y=12−2x{\\\\displaystyle y=12-2x}\\ny=12−2(3){\\\\displaystyle y=12-2(3)}\\ny=12−6{\\\\displaystyle y=12-6}\\nThis is the same answer as before. We did not make any mistakes.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Write down the x{\\\\displaystyle x} and y{\\\\displaystyle y} coordinates of the intersection.\", \"描述\": \"You've now solved for the x{\\\\displaystyle x}-value and y{\\\\displaystyle y}-value of the point where the two lines intersect. Write down the point as a coordinate pair, with the x{\\\\displaystyle x}-value as the first number.\\n\\n x=3{\\\\displaystyle x=3} and y=6{\\\\displaystyle y=6}\\nThe two lines intersect at (3,6).\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Deal with unusual results.\", \"描述\": \"Some equations make it impossible to solve for x{\\\\displaystyle x}. This doesn't always mean you made a mistake. There are two ways a pair of lines can lead to a special solution:\\nIf the two lines are parallel, they do not intersect. The x{\\\\displaystyle x} terms will cancel out, and your equation will simplify to a false statement (such as 0=1{\\\\displaystyle 0=1}). Write \\\"\\\" or \\\" as your answer.\\nIf the two equations describe the same line, they \\\"intersect\\\" everywhere. The x{\\\\displaystyle x} terms will cancel out and your equation will simplify to a true statement (such as 3=3{\\\\displaystyle 3=3}). Write \\\"\\\" as your answer.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Problems with Quadratic Equations\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Recognize quadratic equations.\", \"描述\": \"In a quadratic equation, one or more variables is squared (x2{\\\\displaystyle x^{2}} or y2{\\\\displaystyle y^{2}}), and there are no higher powers. The lines these equations represent are curved, so they can intersect a straight line at 0, 1, or 2 points. This section will teach you how to find the 0, 1, or 2 solutions to your problem.\\nExpand equations with parentheses to check whether they're quadratics. For example, y=(x+3)(x){\\\\displaystyle y=(x+3)(x)} is quadratic, since it expands into y=x2+3x.{\\\\displaystyle y=x^{2}+3x.}\\nEquations for a circle or ellipse have both an x2{\\\\displaystyle x^{2}} and a y2{\\\\displaystyle y^{2}} term. If you're having trouble with these special cases, see the Tips section below.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Write the equations in terms of y.\", \"描述\": \"If necessary, rewrite each equation so y is alone on one side.\\n\\n Find the intersection of x2+2x−y=−1{\\\\displaystyle x^{2}+2x-y=-1} and y=x+7{\\\\displaystyle y=x+7}.\\nRewrite the quadratic equation in terms of y:\\n and .\\nThis example has one quadratic equation and one linear equation. Problems with two quadratic equations are solved in a similar way.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Combine the two equations to cancel out the y.\", \"描述\": \"Once you've set both equations equal to y, you know the two sides without a y are equal to each other.\\n\\n y=x2+2x+1{\\\\displaystyle y=x^{2}+2x+1} and y=x+7{\\\\displaystyle y=x+7}\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Arrange the new equation so one side is equal to zero.\", \"描述\": \"Use standard algebraic techniques to get all the terms on one side. This will set the problem up so we can solve it in the next step.\\n\\n x2+2x+1=x+7{\\\\displaystyle x^{2}+2x+1=x+7}\\nSubtract x from each side:\\nx2+x+1=7{\\\\displaystyle x^{2}+x+1=7}\\nSubtract 7 from each side:\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Solve the quadratic equation\", \"描述\": \"Once you've set one side equal to zero, there are three ways to solve a quadratic equation. Different people find different methods easier. You can read about the quadratic formula or \\\"completing the square\\\", or follow along with this example of the factoring method:\\n\\n x2+x−6=0{\\\\displaystyle x^{2}+x-6=0}\\nThe goal of factoring is to find the two factors that multiply together to make this equation. Starting with the first term, we know x2{\\\\displaystyle x^{2}} can divide into x, and x. Write down (x )(x ) = 0 to show this.\\nThe last term is -6. List each pair of factors that multiply to make negative six: −6∗1{\\\\displaystyle -6*1}, −3∗2{\\\\displaystyle -3*2}, −2∗3{\\\\displaystyle -2*3}, and −1∗6{\\\\displaystyle -1*6}.\\nThe middle term is x (which you could write as 1x). Add each pair of factors together until you get 1 as an answer. The correct pair of factors is −2∗3{\\\\displaystyle -2*3}, since −2+3=1{\\\\displaystyle -2+3=1}.\\nFill out the gaps in your answer with this pair of factors: .\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Keep an eye out for two solutions for x.\", \"描述\": \"If you work too quickly, you might find one solution to the problem and not realize there's a second one. Here's how to find the two x-values for lines that intersect at two points:\\n\\n (factoring): We ended up with the equation (x−2)(x+3)=0{\\\\displaystyle (x-2)(x+3)=0}. If either of the factors in parentheses equal 0, the equation is true. One solution is x−2=0{\\\\displaystyle x-2=0} → . The other solution is x+3=0{\\\\displaystyle x+3=0} → .\\n (quadratic equation or complete the square): If you used one of these methods to solve your equation, a square root will show up. For example, our equation becomes x=(−1+25)/2{\\\\displaystyle x=(-1+{\\\\sqrt {25}})/2}. Remember that a square root can simplify to two different solutions: 25=5∗5{\\\\displaystyle {\\\\sqrt {25}}=5*5}, and 25=(−5)∗(−5){\\\\displaystyle {\\\\sqrt {25}}=(-5)*(-5)}. Write two equations, one for each possibility, and solve for x in each one.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Solve problems with one or zero solutions.\", \"描述\": \"Two lines that barely touch only have one intersection, and two lines that never touch have zero. Here's how to recognize these:\\nOne solution: The problems factor into two identical factors ((x-1)(x-1) = 0). When plugged into the quadratic formula, the square root term is 0{\\\\displaystyle {\\\\sqrt {0}}}. You only need to solve one equation.\\nNo real solution: There are no factors that satisfy the requirements (summing to the middle term). When plugged into the quadratic formula, you get a negative number under the square root sign (such as −2{\\\\displaystyle {\\\\sqrt {-2}}}). Write \\\"no solution\\\" as your answer.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Plug your x-values back into either original equation.\", \"描述\": \"Once you have the x-value of your intersection, plug it back into one of the equations you started with. Solve for y to find the y-value. If you have a second x-value, repeat for this as well.\\n We found two solutions, x=2{\\\\displaystyle x=2} and x=−3{\\\\displaystyle x=-3}. One of our lines has the equation y=x+7{\\\\displaystyle y=x+7}. Plug in y=2+7{\\\\displaystyle y=2+7} and y=−3+7{\\\\displaystyle y=-3+7}, then solve each equation to find that y=9{\\\\displaystyle y=9} and y=4{\\\\displaystyle y=4}.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Write the point coordinates.\", \"描述\": \"Now write your answer in coordinate form, with the x-value and y-value of the intersection points. If you have two answers, make sure you match the correct x-value to each y-value.\\n When we plugged in x=2{\\\\displaystyle x=2}, we got y=9{\\\\displaystyle y=9}, so one intersection is at . The same process for our second solution tells us another intersection lies at .\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Equations for a circle or ellipse have an x2{\\\\displaystyle x^{2}} term and a y2{\\\\displaystyle y^{2}} term. To find the intersection of a circle and a straight line, solve for x in the linear equation.[10]\\nX\\nResearch source\\n\\n\\n\\n Substitute the solution for x in the circle equation, and you'll have an easier quadratic equation. These problems can have 0, 1, or 2 solutions, as described in the method above.\\n\", \"A circle and a parabola (or other quadratic) can have 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 solutions. Find the variable that is squared in both equations — let's say it's x2. Solve for x2{\\\\displaystyle x^{2}} and substitute the answer for the x2{\\\\displaystyle x^{2}} in the other equation. 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1,571 | How to Algebraically Find the Inverse of a Function | 1. Steps
1-1. Write your function, replacing f(x) with y if necessary.
Your formula should have y on one side of the equals sign by itself with the x terms on the other side of the equals sign. If you have an equation that's already written in terms of y and x (for instance, 2 + y = 3x), all you need to do is solve for y by isolating it on one side of the equals sign.
Example: If we have a function f(x) = 5x - 2, we would rewrite it as simply by replacing the "f(x)" with a y.
Note: f(x) is the standard function notation, but if you're dealing with multiple functions, each one gets a different letter to make telling them apart easier. For example, g(x) and h(x) are each common identifiers for functions.
1-2. Solve for x.
In other words, perform the necessary mathematical operations to isolate x by itself on one side of the equal sign. Basic algebraic principles will guide you here: if x has a numeric coefficient, divide both sides of the equation by this number; if a certain number is added to the x term(s) on one side of the equals sign, subtract this number from both sides, and so on.
Remember, you can perform any operation on one side of the equation as long as you perform the operation on every term on both sides of the equal sign.
Example: To continue our example, first, we'd add 2 to both sides of the equation. This gives us y + 2 = 5x. We'd then divide both sides of the equation by 5, yielding (y + 2)/5 = x. Finally, to make it easier to read, we'll rewrite the equation with "x" on the left side:
1-3. Switch the variables.
Replace x with y and vice versa. The resulting equation is the inverse of the original function. In other words, if we substitute a value for x into our original equation and get an answer, when we substitute that answer into the inverse equation (again for x), we'll get our original value back!
Example: After switching x and y, we'd have
1-4. Replace y with "f(x)."
Inverse functions are usually written as f(x) = (x terms) . Note that in this case, the -1 exponent doesn't mean we should perform an exponent operation on our function. It's just a way of indicating that this function is the inverse of our original.
Since taking x to the -1st power gives the fraction 1/x, you can also think of f(x) as a way of writing "1/f(x)," which also signifies the inverse of f(x).
1-5. Check your work.
Try substituting a constant into the original function for x. If you found the correct inverse, you should be able to plug the result into the inverse function and get your original x-value as the result.
Example: Let's substitute 4 for x in our original equation. This gives us f(x) = 5(4) - 2, or f(x) = 18.
Next, let's substitute our answer, 18, into our inverse function for x. If we do this, we get y = (18 + 2)/5, which simplifies to y = 20/5, which further simplifies to y = 4. 4 is our original x-value, so we know we've calculated the correct inverse function.
Tips
Note that the inverse of a function is usually, but not always, a function itself.[7]
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Research source
You can freely substitute back and forth for f(x) = y and f^(-1)(x) = y when you're performing algebraic operations on your functions. But keeping the original function and the inverse function straight can get confusing, so if you're not actively working with either function, try to stick to the f(x) or f^(-1)(x) notation, which helps you tell them apart.
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Basic algebraic principles will guide you here: if x has a numeric coefficient, divide both sides of the equation by this number; if a certain number is added to the x term(s) on one side of the equals sign, subtract this number from both sides, and so on.\\nRemember, you can perform any operation on one side of the equation as long as you perform the operation on every term on both sides of the equal sign.\\nExample: To continue our example, first, we'd add 2 to both sides of the equation. This gives us y + 2 = 5x. We'd then divide both sides of the equation by 5, yielding (y + 2)/5 = x. Finally, to make it easier to read, we'll rewrite the equation with \\\"x\\\" on the left side:\\n1-3. Switch the variables.\\nReplace x with y and vice versa. The resulting equation is the inverse of the original function. In other words, if we substitute a value for x into our original equation and get an answer, when we substitute that answer into the inverse equation (again for x), we'll get our original value back!\\nExample: After switching x and y, we'd have\\n1-4. Replace y with \\\"f(x).\\\"\\nInverse functions are usually written as f(x) = (x terms) . Note that in this case, the -1 exponent doesn't mean we should perform an exponent operation on our function. It's just a way of indicating that this function is the inverse of our original.\\nSince taking x to the -1st power gives the fraction 1/x, you can also think of f(x) as a way of writing \\\"1/f(x),\\\" which also signifies the inverse of f(x).\\n1-5. Check your work.\\nTry substituting a constant into the original function for x. If you found the correct inverse, you should be able to plug the result into the inverse function and get your original x-value as the result.\\nExample: Let's substitute 4 for x in our original equation. This gives us f(x) = 5(4) - 2, or f(x) = 18.\\nNext, let's substitute our answer, 18, into our inverse function for x. If we do this, we get y = (18 + 2)/5, which simplifies to y = 20/5, which further simplifies to y = 4. 4 is our original x-value, so we know we've calculated the correct inverse function.\\nTips\\nNote that the inverse of a function is usually, but not always, a function itself.[7]\\nX\\nResearch source\\nYou can freely substitute back and forth for f(x) = y and f^(-1)(x) = y when you're performing algebraic operations on your functions. But keeping the original function and the inverse function straight can get confusing, so if you're not actively working with either function, try to stick to the f(x) or f^(-1)(x) notation, which helps you tell them apart.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"A mathematical function (usually denoted as f(x)) can be thought of as a formula that will give you a value for y if you specify a value for x. The inverse of a function f(x) (which is written as f(x))is essentially the reverse: put in your y value, and you'll get your initial x value back. Finding the inverse of a function may sound like a complex process, but for simple equations, all that's required is knowledge of basic algebraic operations. Read on for step-by-step instructions and an illustrative example.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Steps\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Write your function, replacing f(x) with y if necessary.\", \"描述\": \"Your formula should have y on one side of the equals sign by itself with the x terms on the other side of the equals sign. If you have an equation that's already written in terms of y and x (for instance, 2 + y = 3x), all you need to do is solve for y by isolating it on one side of the equals sign.\\nExample: If we have a function f(x) = 5x - 2, we would rewrite it as simply by replacing the \\\"f(x)\\\" with a y.\\nNote: f(x) is the standard function notation, but if you're dealing with multiple functions, each one gets a different letter to make telling them apart easier. For example, g(x) and h(x) are each common identifiers for functions.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Solve for x.\", \"描述\": \"In other words, perform the necessary mathematical operations to isolate x by itself on one side of the equal sign. Basic algebraic principles will guide you here: if x has a numeric coefficient, divide both sides of the equation by this number; if a certain number is added to the x term(s) on one side of the equals sign, subtract this number from both sides, and so on.\\nRemember, you can perform any operation on one side of the equation as long as you perform the operation on every term on both sides of the equal sign.\\nExample: To continue our example, first, we'd add 2 to both sides of the equation. This gives us y + 2 = 5x. We'd then divide both sides of the equation by 5, yielding (y + 2)/5 = x. Finally, to make it easier to read, we'll rewrite the equation with \\\"x\\\" on the left side:\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Switch the variables.\", \"描述\": \"Replace x with y and vice versa. The resulting equation is the inverse of the original function. In other words, if we substitute a value for x into our original equation and get an answer, when we substitute that answer into the inverse equation (again for x), we'll get our original value back!\\nExample: After switching x and y, we'd have\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Replace y with \\\"f(x).\\\"\", \"描述\": \"Inverse functions are usually written as f(x) = (x terms) . Note that in this case, the -1 exponent doesn't mean we should perform an exponent operation on our function. It's just a way of indicating that this function is the inverse of our original.\\nSince taking x to the -1st power gives the fraction 1/x, you can also think of f(x) as a way of writing \\\"1/f(x),\\\" which also signifies the inverse of f(x).\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Check your work.\", \"描述\": \"Try substituting a constant into the original function for x. 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1,572 | How to Alienate a Toxic Friend from Your Friend Group | 1. Steps
1-1. Sound out the rest of the group.
First it is important to casually and nonchalantly gauge where the rest of the friend group stands on the matter of the undesired person. If the general consensus is to kick this person from the group, then proceed with the following steps.
1-2. Start avoiding the unwanted friend in every way possible.
Fail to invite him or her to meals, forget to text him or her back, cancel plans you may have made with this person, or decline immediately when offered by the individual. This is important because doing this over time will force the unwanted friend to fill their spare time with other people.
For example, if you and your friends no longer have lunch with the unwanted friend then he or she will find someone else to eat with over time. This is crucial because it makes the process of cutting ties much easier down the road, knowing the unwanted friend has new friends or acquaintances to fall back on.
1-3. Create physical distance between the rest of the friends and the unwanted friend.
This means that if he or she is roommates with one of your friends or you, promptly move rooms, or apartments. Isolation from the unwanted person makes the split more likely. It triggers a desperate sense of FOMO (fear of missing out) in the unwanted friend. This step is where things could get heated. The unwanted friend may become confrontational and ask why the group is distancing themselves from him or her. A response to this would be to cite past arguments or disagreements, and to have a few excuses in your back pocket for back up.
For example, the new place is closer to work, the new place is bigger, or the new place is in a better area. Almost anything will do, as long as you sell it! Make it seem as if this little attribute that your current situation with the unwanted friend is lacking means the world to you.
1-4. Take a breather and reconvene with your desired friend group (minus the unwanted friend).
Now that everyone is away from the unwanted friend, everything becomes easier. The only line of communication is a text at this point, and texts are easy to ignore and deflect from a distance without the risk of an in-person confrontation. Plan parties and go out as normal with your group of friends and continue to exclude the unwanted friend. Post pictures to social media appropriately, not flagrantly, so as to not be overtly trying to make the unwanted friend feel bad. Any post made by anyone in the group will be seen by the unwanted friend, so no need to overdo it. Be certain that he or she is looking to see what his or her old friends are up to.
1-5. Be politely clear about the distancing.
At some point, the unwanted friend will want a reason or explanation as to why he or she was exiled from the group. Respond with concrete but general reasons that can be interpreted in many ways. This way your argument can withstand more backlash from the unwanted friend.
For example, say things like, "I just don't have the same priorities as you", or "I feel like we just sort of grew apart".
Fluff up the confrontation with general statements like "I don't think you're a bad person or anything", and other niceties tailored to the unwanted friend's soft spots.
Mention that you noticed posts of the unwanted friend with other people and assumed he or she had found new friends. Most certainly there are posts by now because he or she did not want to seem upset when noticing your friends' posts on social media.
It's always better to have some sort of closure discussion with the individual instead of cutting ties without saying anything.
1-6. Remain extremely calm because at this point you have already alienated the unwanted friend from the group.
If he or she knows that they have been excluded and unwanted for some time, then you and your group of friends have succeeded.
1-7. After the confrontation has subsided and the unwanted friend ends texting in an assumed huff or exits the apartment/dorm/house in an obvious huff, you are free of the friend.
It is immensely important to not reach out to the unwanted friend for any reason. Any contact will open a line of communication that everyone just worked so hard to destroy.
1-8. Enjoy the more suitable group of friends you and the desired individuals painstakingly created.
Make sure to find something else to bring the group of friends together. For the past few weeks or months the common discussion and concern has been eradicating the unwanted friend. Having a common enemy brings people closer together. Now that the enemy is gone, it could be hard to not single out the next weakest link in the group of friends. Instead, find other things to bring everyone together. Plan lots of parties and share in each others lives as much as possible.
Tips
Distancing yourself from someone who has been part of your friendship group is a challenging exercise and can cause you to feel mean and unkind. However, you need to think about your own well-being and the health of the good friendships as a whole; while this person will feel hurt and left out for a time, there is a need to balance regaining a healthier and better friendship circle with the short-term hurt being caused.
Warnings
Do not say anything that is mean or disparaging of the unwanted friend's character. It is one thing to exit a toxic relationship, it is quite another thing to deliberately wound a person's feelings. Even if you think this unwanted friend has no feelings, that is not an assumption you're entitled to make. Act with respect for his or her feelings by keeping things factual and not resorting to name-calling or character assassination.
If you fail to be clear about your distancing behavior, you can easily end up behaving in a passive-aggressive way. Sometimes it is simply better to be frank and get to the point that your friendship isn't working out for any of you, especially toward the end stage when the unwanted friend starts asking uncomfortable questions.
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Create physical distance between the rest of the friends and the unwanted friend.\\nThis means that if he or she is roommates with one of your friends or you, promptly move rooms, or apartments. Isolation from the unwanted person makes the split more likely. It triggers a desperate sense of FOMO (fear of missing out) in the unwanted friend. This step is where things could get heated. The unwanted friend may become confrontational and ask why the group is distancing themselves from him or her. A response to this would be to cite past arguments or disagreements, and to have a few excuses in your back pocket for back up.\\nFor example, the new place is closer to work, the new place is bigger, or the new place is in a better area. Almost anything will do, as long as you sell it! Make it seem as if this little attribute that your current situation with the unwanted friend is lacking means the world to you.\\n1-4. Take a breather and reconvene with your desired friend group (minus the unwanted friend).\\nNow that everyone is away from the unwanted friend, everything becomes easier. The only line of communication is a text at this point, and texts are easy to ignore and deflect from a distance without the risk of an in-person confrontation. Plan parties and go out as normal with your group of friends and continue to exclude the unwanted friend. Post pictures to social media appropriately, not flagrantly, so as to not be overtly trying to make the unwanted friend feel bad. Any post made by anyone in the group will be seen by the unwanted friend, so no need to overdo it. Be certain that he or she is looking to see what his or her old friends are up to.\\n1-5. Be politely clear about the distancing.\\nAt some point, the unwanted friend will want a reason or explanation as to why he or she was exiled from the group. Respond with concrete but general reasons that can be interpreted in many ways. 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Act with respect for his or her feelings by keeping things factual and not resorting to name-calling or character assassination.\\nIf you fail to be clear about your distancing behavior, you can easily end up behaving in a passive-aggressive way. Sometimes it is simply better to be frank and get to the point that your friendship isn't working out for any of you, especially toward the end stage when the unwanted friend starts asking uncomfortable questions.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Do you have that one person in your group of friends that no one seems to like but everyone puts up with to avoid confrontation? This is a tricky situation because no one wants to be the bad guy and tell the unwanted person to scram. 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1,573 | How to Align Chakras | 1. What are chakras?
A chakra is a wheel or circle of energy.
It’s believed that we have seven chakras in our body—seven energy points that combine to make our life force. The energy chakras wield is called prana and is the essence of our energetic souls. Prana travels through the body from chakra to chakra, affecting emotional and physical well-being. If there is negative energy in the body, the flow of prana can be interrupted—putting you and your chakras off balance.
A healthy mind, body, and soul connection will have aligned and balanced chakras with a steady flow of prana.
2. The 7 Chakras
2-1. The Root Chakra (Muladhara) is located at the base of the spine.
This chakra symbolizes grounding and connection with the earth, the Root Chakra is what centers you. Imagine you’re a tree, and your feet and legs are your roots. Where and how you spread your roots is the essence of your Root Chakra. If you’re feeling uncertain or unsteady, this chakra may be blocked.
Basic trust
Groundedness, ease, and stability
Fear, instability, and anxiety
Red
Mountain Pose
“I am.”
2-2. The Sacral Chakra (Swadhisthana) is just below your belly button.
Representing pleasure and sexual development, the Sacral Chakra balances your relationships with others. Your emotions are central to this chakra, so ask yourself if you’re feeling in control of your life. If the answer is “no,” your Sacral Chakra may be blocked.
Creativity and sexuality
Passion, openness, creativity, and fulfillment
Uninspired, low libido, isolation, and guilt
Orange
Knee-to-Chest
“I feel.”
2-3. The Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) sits right above the navel.
Courage, fear, and anxiety are the essence of the Solar Plexus Chakra’s prana. The more confident you are, the more aligned your Solar Plexus is. When self-doubt starts to creep in, your energy could be blocked.
Wisdom and power
Confidence, drive, and ambition
Low self-esteem, indecisiveness, and shame
Yellow
Spinal Twist
“I can.”
2-4. The Heart Chakra (Anahata) is in the center of your chest.
As the name suggests, the Heart Chakra is all about love and compassion. Your care for others and yourself is the core of this chakra. A sign of a blocked Heart Chakra could be having trouble giving and receiving love.
Love and healing
Peace, compassion, forgiveness
Grief, intolerance, and hatred
Green
Fan Pose
“I love.”
2-5. The Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) is located in your throat.
This chakra’s prana influences the way you communicate with yourself and others. Think of this chakra like your voice box. If your thoughts and voice aren’t connecting, the Throat Chakra may be blocked.
Communication
Truth and good listening skills
Secretive and dishonesty
Blue
Neck stretch
“I speak.”
2-6. The Third-Eye Chakra (Anja) rests between your brows.
When you hear the phrase “third-eye,” you may think of Greek mythology’s cyclops. Imagine another eye resting between your own, just like a cyclops; this is your Third-Eye Chakra. The Third-Eye Chakra is precisely that, a third eye waiting to be opened. This chakra helps you see the bigger picture and represents your soul. A sign that this chakra may be blocked is having trouble connecting with your intuition.
Awareness
Intuition, creativity, and clarity
Poor judgment and illusions
Indigo
The Gaze
“I see.”
2-7. The Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) sits on the top of your head.
As the name suggests, the Crown Chakra is your spiritual crown. It represents your connection with yourself and the spiritual world. This chakra may be blocked if you are experiencing brain fog or a disconnect with your mind, body, or spirit.
Spirituality
Faith, wisdom, and understanding
Depression, anxiety, and disconnection
Purple
Modified Downward Dog
“I know.”
3. Aligning Your Chakras
3-1. Take time out of your day to relax.
Sometimes life gets the best of us. It’s all hustle and bustle, and it can be easy to forget about protecting ourselves. If things start to get overwhelming, take a step back and do something else. Give yourself space to focus on things you enjoy to realign your energy.
Having a nice meal, walking your dog, or taking a nap are all ways you can relax.
3-2. Reconnect with nature.
Your energy comes from the world around you, and spending time in nature can help heal chakra imbalances. Unplug and go for a walk, or grab a good book and sit outside to read. Each chakra gravitates toward an element, so give your body and soul some love following this guide:
The element is earth. Sit down in the grass and feel the presence of nature around you, paying close attention to sounds, smells, and textures.
The element is water. Take a walk along the beach, or find tranquility next to a trickling creek.
The element is fire. Bask in the sun, or put together a campfire and make s'mores.
The element is air. Feel the breeze as you take a nature walk.
The element is ether. Take in the beauty of a clear blue sky by lying down on your back and looking up.
The element is light. Lay out in the sun, or simply gaze up at its warmth.
The element is inner-light. Go stargazing on a clear night, or meditate outside in the sun.
3-3. Start a daily yoga practice.
Yoga is a great way to learn physical balance while balancing the chakras. Start with short 10 minute flows for beginners, and then work your way up to 30+ minute flows. The time spent on your mat doesn’t matter, as long as you show up each day to fuel your prana.
See if there’s a local yoga studio near you. Going to regular classes can help you realign your chakras and make new friends.
Yoga with Adriene, Yoga with Kassandra, and Yoga with Bird are popular YouTube channels that offer free practices for all levels. They even have yoga calendars to help you find a new practice each day.
3-4. Try breathing exercises.
Box breathing is a great way to align your chakras and destress. Sit with your legs crossed in a quiet spot with your hands resting on your knees. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in for a count of four, feeling your stomach fill with air. Hold your breath for four more counts, and then exhale for four. Repeat this two more times before opening your eyes.
Imagine your root chakra spinning or opening up like a lotus flower. Feel its prana warm you until you’re very hot.
Follow the prana up to your next chakra, the sacral chakra, and imagine it spinning, blooming, and warming.
Continue this pattern of visualizing and breathing until you reach your crown chakra.
3-5. Practice visualization with meditation.
Anxiety and stress could be the reason your chakras are blocked. Meditation is a great mindful tool you can use to calm your mind, body, and spirit. Find a quiet spot to settle down. This can be outdoors or indoors, whichever you prefer. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in, letting your body relax. Focus on the misaligned chakra. Imagine the energy around it glowing, and visualize it shifting back into position.
If your mind wanders away from your visualization while you're meditating, that’s okay! Meditation takes practice. Refocus and try again.
3-6. Surround yourself with chakra colors.
Color therapy is an easy and fun way to align your chakras. Wear clothes that match a blocked chakra, eat food of that color, or watch color hypnosis videos. Surrounding yourself with a chakra’s color can help you focus on a particular chakra as you become more aware of your needs. Just make sure you focus on what color at a time.
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Indigo
Purple
3-7. Consider making changes to your diet.
What you put into your body can have a big impact on your emotional and physical well-being. Foods that are rich in nutrients and correlate with a chakra’s color can help bring balance to the body. Here are some foods you can eat when a chakra is imbalanced:
Tomatoes, strawberries, cherries, and root vegetables.
Oranges, peaches, carrots, and sweet potatoes.
Bananas, eggs, pineapple, and garlic.
Broccoli, green apples, kiwi, and dark chocolate.
Blueberries, blackberries, and blue corn.
Eggplant, grapes, plums, and purple cabbage.
Mushrooms, coconut, ginger, and onion.
3-8. Heal your energy with crystals.
Crystals store and spread energy and can be used to help align chakras. Placing crystals on your body on top of your chakras can help cleanse your spirit and redirect prana, creating balance. If one of your chakras is off-balance, wear a corresponding crystal around your neck or put it in your pocket. This can help ground you and refocus your energy. Try using these crystals to align your chakras:
Red Jasper
Carnelian
Tiger’s Eye
Rose Quartz
Lapis Lazuli
Amethyst
Selenite
If you don’t have the crystals on hand, don’t worry! Use a crystal that corresponds with the chakra’s color.
Alternatively, you can attend a live or a virtual crystal therapy session.
A therapist uses crystals to redirect unnecessary or unhealthy energy, enhance specific traits you have deficiencies in, or balance qualities and systems in the body.
Some stones are more effective directly on the body, whereas some work best energetically through the vibrational frequency.
3-9. Try sound healing.
Each chakra’s prana vibrates to a specific frequency, and sound healing uses these frequencies to harmonize the mind, body, and spirit. Tuning forks, gongs, crystal singing bowls, crystal pyramids, musical instruments, and voice can be used to realign the chakras as long as the right frequency or musical note is hit.
432 Hz, musical note C
480 Hz, musical note D
528 Hz, musical note E
594 Hz, musical note F
672 Hz, musical note G
720 Hz, musical note A
769 Hz, musical note B
If you don’t have access to a sound healer or instruments, no worries! There are many sound healing video sessions on YouTube. Simply search “chakra sound healing.”
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Use a crystal that corresponds with the chakra’s color.\\nAlternatively, you can attend a live or a virtual crystal therapy session.\\nA therapist uses crystals to redirect unnecessary or unhealthy energy, enhance specific traits you have deficiencies in, or balance qualities and systems in the body.\\nSome stones are more effective directly on the body, whereas some work best energetically through the vibrational frequency.\\n3-9. Try sound healing.\\nEach chakra’s prana vibrates to a specific frequency, and sound healing uses these frequencies to harmonize the mind, body, and spirit. Tuning forks, gongs, crystal singing bowls, crystal pyramids, musical instruments, and voice can be used to realign the chakras as long as the right frequency or musical note is hit.\\n\\n 432 Hz, musical note C\\n 480 Hz, musical note D\\n 528 Hz, musical note E\\n 594 Hz, musical note F\\n 672 Hz, musical note G\\n 720 Hz, musical note A\\n 769 Hz, musical note B\\nIf you don’t have access to a sound healer or instruments, no worries! There are many sound healing video sessions on YouTube. Simply search “chakra sound healing.”\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"If you're feeling emotional, drained, or just plain tired, your chakras might be out of whack—so what do you do? With a little self-care and mindfulness, you can balance your chakras and get back to feeling like yourself in no time! In this article, we'll tell you everything you need to know about chakras, including where they're located and the different ways you can realign them. Keep reading to learn how to restore balance and refresh your mind, body, and spirit.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"What are chakras?\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"A chakra is a wheel or circle of energy.\", \"描述\": \"It’s believed that we have seven chakras in our body—seven energy points that combine to make our life force. The energy chakras wield is called prana and is the essence of our energetic souls. Prana travels through the body from chakra to chakra, affecting emotional and physical well-being. If there is negative energy in the body, the flow of prana can be interrupted—putting you and your chakras off balance.\\nA healthy mind, body, and soul connection will have aligned and balanced chakras with a steady flow of prana.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"The 7 Chakras\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"The Root Chakra (Muladhara) is located at the base of the spine.\", \"描述\": \"This chakra symbolizes grounding and connection with the earth, the Root Chakra is what centers you. Imagine you’re a tree, and your feet and legs are your roots. Where and how you spread your roots is the essence of your Root Chakra. If you’re feeling uncertain or unsteady, this chakra may be blocked.\\n\\n Basic trust\\n Groundedness, ease, and stability\\n Fear, instability, and anxiety\\n Red\\n\\n Mountain Pose\\n “I am.”\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"The Sacral Chakra (Swadhisthana) is just below your belly button.\", \"描述\": \"Representing pleasure and sexual development, the Sacral Chakra balances your relationships with others. Your emotions are central to this chakra, so ask yourself if you’re feeling in control of your life. If the answer is “no,” your Sacral Chakra may be blocked.\\n\\n Creativity and sexuality\\n Passion, openness, creativity, and fulfillment\\n Uninspired, low libido, isolation, and guilt\\n Orange\\n Knee-to-Chest\\n\\n “I feel.”\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"The Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) sits right above the navel.\", \"描述\": \"Courage, fear, and anxiety are the essence of the Solar Plexus Chakra’s prana. The more confident you are, the more aligned your Solar Plexus is. When self-doubt starts to creep in, your energy could be blocked.\\n\\n Wisdom and power\\n\\n Confidence, drive, and ambition\\n Low self-esteem, indecisiveness, and shame\\n Yellow\\n Spinal Twist\\n “I can.”\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"The Heart Chakra (Anahata) is in the center of your chest.\", \"描述\": \"As the name suggests, the Heart Chakra is all about love and compassion. Your care for others and yourself is the core of this chakra. A sign of a blocked Heart Chakra could be having trouble giving and receiving love.\\n\\n Love and healing\\n Peace, compassion, forgiveness\\n\\n Grief, intolerance, and hatred\\n Green\\n Fan Pose\\n “I love.”\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"The Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) is located in your throat.\", \"描述\": \"This chakra’s prana influences the way you communicate with yourself and others. Think of this chakra like your voice box. If your thoughts and voice aren’t connecting, the Throat Chakra may be blocked.\\n\\n Communication\\n Truth and good listening skills\\n\\n Secretive and dishonesty\\n Blue\\n Neck stretch\\n “I speak.”\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"The Third-Eye Chakra (Anja) rests between your brows.\", \"描述\": \"When you hear the phrase “third-eye,” you may think of Greek mythology’s cyclops. Imagine another eye resting between your own, just like a cyclops; this is your Third-Eye Chakra. The Third-Eye Chakra is precisely that, a third eye waiting to be opened. This chakra helps you see the bigger picture and represents your soul. A sign that this chakra may be blocked is having trouble connecting with your intuition.\\n\\n Awareness\\n Intuition, creativity, and clarity\\n Poor judgment and illusions\\n\\n Indigo\\n The Gaze\\n “I see.”\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"The Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) sits on the top of your head.\", \"描述\": \"As the name suggests, the Crown Chakra is your spiritual crown. It represents your connection with yourself and the spiritual world. This chakra may be blocked if you are experiencing brain fog or a disconnect with your mind, body, or spirit.\\n\\n Spirituality\\n Faith, wisdom, and understanding\\n Depression, anxiety, and disconnection\\n Purple\\n Modified Downward Dog\\n “I know.”\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Aligning Your Chakras\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Take time out of your day to relax.\", \"描述\": \"Sometimes life gets the best of us. It’s all hustle and bustle, and it can be easy to forget about protecting ourselves. If things start to get overwhelming, take a step back and do something else. Give yourself space to focus on things you enjoy to realign your energy.\\nHaving a nice meal, walking your dog, or taking a nap are all ways you can relax.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Reconnect with nature.\", \"描述\": \"Your energy comes from the world around you, and spending time in nature can help heal chakra imbalances. Unplug and go for a walk, or grab a good book and sit outside to read. Each chakra gravitates toward an element, so give your body and soul some love following this guide:\\nThe element is earth. Sit down in the grass and feel the presence of nature around you, paying close attention to sounds, smells, and textures.\\nThe element is water. Take a walk along the beach, or find tranquility next to a trickling creek.\\nThe element is fire. Bask in the sun, or put together a campfire and make s'mores.\\nThe element is air. Feel the breeze as you take a nature walk.\\nThe element is ether. Take in the beauty of a clear blue sky by lying down on your back and looking up.\\nThe element is light. Lay out in the sun, or simply gaze up at its warmth.\\nThe element is inner-light. Go stargazing on a clear night, or meditate outside in the sun.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Start a daily yoga practice.\", \"描述\": \"Yoga is a great way to learn physical balance while balancing the chakras. Start with short 10 minute flows for beginners, and then work your way up to 30+ minute flows. The time spent on your mat doesn’t matter, as long as you show up each day to fuel your prana.\\nSee if there’s a local yoga studio near you. Going to regular classes can help you realign your chakras and make new friends.\\nYoga with Adriene, Yoga with Kassandra, and Yoga with Bird are popular YouTube channels that offer free practices for all levels. They even have yoga calendars to help you find a new practice each day.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Try breathing exercises.\", \"描述\": \"Box breathing is a great way to align your chakras and destress. Sit with your legs crossed in a quiet spot with your hands resting on your knees. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in for a count of four, feeling your stomach fill with air. Hold your breath for four more counts, and then exhale for four. Repeat this two more times before opening your eyes.\\nImagine your root chakra spinning or opening up like a lotus flower. Feel its prana warm you until you’re very hot.\\nFollow the prana up to your next chakra, the sacral chakra, and imagine it spinning, blooming, and warming.\\nContinue this pattern of visualizing and breathing until you reach your crown chakra.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Practice visualization with meditation.\", \"描述\": \"Anxiety and stress could be the reason your chakras are blocked. Meditation is a great mindful tool you can use to calm your mind, body, and spirit. Find a quiet spot to settle down. This can be outdoors or indoors, whichever you prefer. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in, letting your body relax. Focus on the misaligned chakra. Imagine the energy around it glowing, and visualize it shifting back into position.\\nIf your mind wanders away from your visualization while you're meditating, that’s okay! Meditation takes practice. Refocus and try again.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Surround yourself with chakra colors.\", \"描述\": \"Color therapy is an easy and fun way to align your chakras. Wear clothes that match a blocked chakra, eat food of that color, or watch color hypnosis videos. Surrounding yourself with a chakra’s color can help you focus on a particular chakra as you become more aware of your needs. Just make sure you focus on what color at a time.\\n\\n Red\\n Orange\\n Yellow\\n Green\\n Blue\\n Indigo\\n Purple\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Consider making changes to your diet.\", \"描述\": \"What you put into your body can have a big impact on your emotional and physical well-being. Foods that are rich in nutrients and correlate with a chakra’s color can help bring balance to the body. Here are some foods you can eat when a chakra is imbalanced:\\n\\n Tomatoes, strawberries, cherries, and root vegetables.\\n Oranges, peaches, carrots, and sweet potatoes.\\n Bananas, eggs, pineapple, and garlic.\\n Broccoli, green apples, kiwi, and dark chocolate.\\n Blueberries, blackberries, and blue corn.\\n\\n Eggplant, grapes, plums, and purple cabbage.\\n Mushrooms, coconut, ginger, and onion.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Heal your energy with crystals.\", \"描述\": \"Crystals store and spread energy and can be used to help align chakras. Placing crystals on your body on top of your chakras can help cleanse your spirit and redirect prana, creating balance. If one of your chakras is off-balance, wear a corresponding crystal around your neck or put it in your pocket. This can help ground you and refocus your energy. Try using these crystals to align your chakras:\\n\\n Red Jasper\\n Carnelian\\n Tiger’s Eye\\n Rose Quartz\\n Lapis Lazuli\\n Amethyst\\n Selenite\\nIf you don’t have the crystals on hand, don’t worry! Use a crystal that corresponds with the chakra’s color.\\nAlternatively, you can attend a live or a virtual crystal therapy session.\\nA therapist uses crystals to redirect unnecessary or unhealthy energy, enhance specific traits you have deficiencies in, or balance qualities and systems in the body.\\nSome stones are more effective directly on the body, whereas some work best energetically through the vibrational frequency.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Try sound healing.\", \"描述\": \"Each chakra’s prana vibrates to a specific frequency, and sound healing uses these frequencies to harmonize the mind, body, and spirit. Tuning forks, gongs, crystal singing bowls, crystal pyramids, musical instruments, and voice can be used to realign the chakras as long as the right frequency or musical note is hit.\\n\\n 432 Hz, musical note C\\n 480 Hz, musical note D\\n 528 Hz, musical note E\\n 594 Hz, musical note F\\n 672 Hz, musical note G\\n 720 Hz, musical note A\\n 769 Hz, musical note B\\nIf you don’t have access to a sound healer or instruments, no worries! There are many sound healing video sessions on YouTube. Simply search “chakra sound healing.”\"}]}]}}",
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1,574 | How to Align Garage Door Sensors | 1. Steps
1-1. Turn off the power to your sensors by tripping the fuse for your garage.
You'll find this in your home's breaker box.
You won't actually be working with the electrical wiring, but it's always best to be safe when working with electricity.
1-2. Loosen the screws that mount each of your garage door sensors.
Don't take them all the way out. Just loosen them enough so that the mounting brackets can slide up and down, but won't do so unless you intentionally move them.
1-3. Slide each garage door sensor downward so it is as low as possible without unscrewing the mounting brackets.
1-4. Tie a string to one sensor so that, if pulled across the garage doorway, it will run across the center of the sensor.
1-5. Run the string across the garage doorway and tie to the opposite sensor.
Position the knot so the string runs across the center of that sensor, too.
1-6. Lay a level so the bottom runs along the string.
Check that the line of the string is level.
If the line of the string isn't level, adjust 1 or both garage door sensors by sliding the mounting bracket upward. Continue until the sensors are once again level.
1-7. Tighten the screws to secure the garage door sensors in their new position.
1-8. Confirm that the string is level before finishing.
The sensors may have come out of alignment when you tightened the screws.
1-9. Finish by removing the string and turning the power to your garage back on.
Tips
If you have a laser level, you can use it instead of a string to align your garage door. In this case, you will set up the level aligned with one sensor, then adjust the opposite sensor until the beam of your laser level is hitting the sensor.
Proper height for a garage door sensor is 4 to 6 inches (10.2 to 15.2 cm). Higher than that can miss many low-lying objects, including pets. Lower is easy to stand above with a foot on either side. If your garage door sensors are outside of this range, remove them entirely from the garage door frame and install, leveled, inside the safe zone.
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Lay a level so the bottom runs along the string.\\nCheck that the line of the string is level.\\nIf the line of the string isn't level, adjust 1 or both garage door sensors by sliding the mounting bracket upward. Continue until the sensors are once again level.\\n1-7. Tighten the screws to secure the garage door sensors in their new position.\\n\\n1-8. Confirm that the string is level before finishing.\\nThe sensors may have come out of alignment when you tightened the screws.\\n1-9. Finish by removing the string and turning the power to your garage back on.\\n\\nTips\\nIf you have a laser level, you can use it instead of a string to align your garage door. In this case, you will set up the level aligned with one sensor, then adjust the opposite sensor until the beam of your laser level is hitting the sensor.\\nProper height for a garage door sensor is 4 to 6 inches (10.2 to 15.2 cm). Higher than that can miss many low-lying objects, including pets. Lower is easy to stand above with a foot on either side. If your garage door sensors are outside of this range, remove them entirely from the garage door frame and install, leveled, inside the safe zone.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Garage door sensors protect your family, possessions and pets by not allowing the heavy garage door to close if there is anything in the glide path. They do this by using an electric eye sensor that crosses the doorway. If the sensor doesn't receive the beam emitted by its opposite number, the door won't close. This seems like a clever device until the components come out of alignment -- meaning the door won't close at all. Fortunately, it's not difficult to realign the sensors and put things back into working order\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Steps\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Turn off the power to your sensors by tripping the fuse for your garage.\", \"描述\": \"You'll find this in your home's breaker box.\\nYou won't actually be working with the electrical wiring, but it's always best to be safe when working with electricity.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Loosen the screws that mount each of your garage door sensors.\", \"描述\": \"Don't take them all the way out. Just loosen them enough so that the mounting brackets can slide up and down, but won't do so unless you intentionally move them.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Slide each garage door sensor downward so it is as low as possible without unscrewing the mounting brackets.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Tie a string to one sensor so that, if pulled across the garage doorway, it will run across the center of the sensor.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Run the string across the garage doorway and tie to the opposite sensor.\", \"描述\": \"Position the knot so the string runs across the center of that sensor, too.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Lay a level so the bottom runs along the string.\", \"描述\": \"Check that the line of the string is level.\\nIf the line of the string isn't level, adjust 1 or both garage door sensors by sliding the mounting bracket upward. Continue until the sensors are once again level.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Tighten the screws to secure the garage door sensors in their new position.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Confirm that the string is level before finishing.\", \"描述\": \"The sensors may have come out of alignment when you tightened the screws.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Finish by removing the string and turning the power to your garage back on.\", \"描述\": \"\"}], \"小提示\": [\"If you have a laser level, you can use it instead of a string to align your garage door. In this case, you will set up the level aligned with one sensor, then adjust the opposite sensor until the beam of your laser level is hitting the sensor.\\n\", \"Proper height for a garage door sensor is 4 to 6 inches (10.2 to 15.2 cm). Higher than that can miss many low-lying objects, including pets. Lower is easy to stand above with a foot on either side. If your garage door sensors are outside of this range, remove them entirely from the garage door frame and install, leveled, inside the safe zone.\\n\"]}]}}",
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1,575 | How to Align Objects in Illustrator | 1. Steps
1-1. Select the objects to be aligned.
Select two or more objects.
1-2. Open the Align dialog box.
To do this, click Window > Align (or press Shift + F7).
1-3. Use the Align Objects tool to start aligning the objects as follows:
Click Horizontal Align Left to align objects with the leftmost object.
Click Horizontal Align Center to align objects to the center.
Click Horizontal Align Right to align objects with the rightmost object.
1-4. Align objects vertically.
You can also align objects vertically. Repeat steps 1 and step 2, then choose one of the following: Vertical Align Top, Vertical Align Center, or Vertical Align Bottom.
1-5. Done.
The objects should now be aligned in the manner you want them to be. If not, make adjustments until you're satisfied with the outcome.
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1,576 | How to Align Something in HTML | 1. Align Text with HTML
1-1. Surround each section that will have changed alignment with a "div".
That means, you need to add "div" inside the "less than" and "greater than" symbols (<>) before the first HTML tag that will have its alignment changed, and add "/div" inside these symbols after the last HTML tag that will have its alignment changed.
1-2. Determine how you need to change the alignment of the text in that "div".
1-3. If you need left-align the text, change the "div" tag so that the following text is inside the "<>" symbols:
div style='text-align:left'.
If you need to right-align the text, change the "div" tag to "div style='text-align:right'" within the "<>" symbols.
If you need center-align the text, change the "div" tag to "div style='text-align:center'" within the "<>" symbols.
If you need to justify the text, change the "div" tag to "div style='text-align:justify'" within the "<>" symbols.
1-4. Save your changes.
1-5. Verify your content's appearance to make sure it worked.
If it didn't work, then the website has specific coding in its style sheet that overrides your "div". Override the site style-sheet by adding the appropriate version of "style='text-align:right'" inside the opening tag of each element to have its alignment changed. For example, a "p" tag would become "p style='text-align:right'" within the "<>" symbols.
1-6. Enjoy seeing your text display exactly how you wanted.
2. Align Images with HTML
2-1. Find the HTML code for the image you want to align.
2-2. Edit the "img" tag to add the appropriate "float" property to it.
If you need the image to hang to the left, add "style='float:left'" to the tag, as in "img style='float:right'" within the "<>" symbols.
If you need the image to hang to the right, add "style='float:right'" to the tag, as in "img style='float:right'" within the "<>" symbols.
If you need the image to hang in the center, the code gets a bit more complicated. There is not "float:center" property, so you have to add the work-around "style='align:center;text-align:center'" to the tag, as in "img style='align:center;text-align:center'" again within the "<>" symbols.
2-3. Save your code.
2-4. Enjoy your aligned images.
Tips
You may have seen the "p align='center'" (within <>) used for changing text alignment. Avoid it as it is out of date, and it's only a matter of time before the major browsers stop supporting it.
The instructions for how to align images with HTML also allow you to align sections with HTML. Surround the section with "div" tags, as in the instructions for how to align text with HTML. Add the "float" property to the "div" tags like you do to the "img" tags in the image alignment directions.
If the code won't display properly whatsoever, it's possible that the website has a filter in place to strip all such coding from the HTML. However, it's also possible that your code lacks a semicolon, angle bracket, or quotation mark, any of which would keep the code from working. Check for that, particularly if some of the code is applying properly and some isn't.
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If you need left-align the text, change the \\\"div\\\" tag so that the following text is inside the \\\"<>\\\" symbols:\\ndiv style='text-align:left'.\\nIf you need to right-align the text, change the \\\"div\\\" tag to \\\"div style='text-align:right'\\\" within the \\\"<>\\\" symbols.\\nIf you need center-align the text, change the \\\"div\\\" tag to \\\"div style='text-align:center'\\\" within the \\\"<>\\\" symbols.\\nIf you need to justify the text, change the \\\"div\\\" tag to \\\"div style='text-align:justify'\\\" within the \\\"<>\\\" symbols.\\n1-4. Save your changes.\\n\\n1-5. Verify your content's appearance to make sure it worked.\\nIf it didn't work, then the website has specific coding in its style sheet that overrides your \\\"div\\\". Override the site style-sheet by adding the appropriate version of \\\"style='text-align:right'\\\" inside the opening tag of each element to have its alignment changed. For example, a \\\"p\\\" tag would become \\\"p style='text-align:right'\\\" within the \\\"<>\\\" symbols.\\n1-6. Enjoy seeing your text display exactly how you wanted.\\n\\n2. Align Images with HTML\\n2-1. Find the HTML code for the image you want to align.\\n\\n2-2. Edit the \\\"img\\\" tag to add the appropriate \\\"float\\\" property to it.\\nIf you need the image to hang to the left, add \\\"style='float:left'\\\" to the tag, as in \\\"img style='float:right'\\\" within the \\\"<>\\\" symbols.\\nIf you need the image to hang to the right, add \\\"style='float:right'\\\" to the tag, as in \\\"img style='float:right'\\\" within the \\\"<>\\\" symbols.\\nIf you need the image to hang in the center, the code gets a bit more complicated. There is not \\\"float:center\\\" property, so you have to add the work-around \\\"style='align:center;text-align:center'\\\" to the tag, as in \\\"img style='align:center;text-align:center'\\\" again within the \\\"<>\\\" symbols.\\n2-3. Save your code.\\n\\n2-4. Enjoy your aligned images.\\n\\nTips\\nYou may have seen the \\\"p align='center'\\\" (within <>) used for changing text alignment. Avoid it as it is out of date, and it's only a matter of time before the major browsers stop supporting it.\\nThe instructions for how to align images with HTML also allow you to align sections with HTML. Surround the section with \\\"div\\\" tags, as in the instructions for how to align text with HTML. Add the \\\"float\\\" property to the \\\"div\\\" tags like you do to the \\\"img\\\" tags in the image alignment directions.\\nIf the code won't display properly whatsoever, it's possible that the website has a filter in place to strip all such coding from the HTML. However, it's also possible that your code lacks a semicolon, angle bracket, or quotation mark, any of which would keep the code from working. Check for that, particularly if some of the code is applying properly and some isn't.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Proper coding requires the use of CSS to align things in HTML, but not all websites let you customize the style-sheets so you can properly align the parts of your web page. Find out how to align something in HTML so it appears the way you want, even when you can't add a style-sheet to the site to do it. This technique is called \\\"inline\\\" CSS.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Align Text with HTML\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Surround each section that will have changed alignment with a \\\"div\\\".\", \"描述\": \"That means, you need to add \\\"div\\\" inside the \\\"less than\\\" and \\\"greater than\\\" symbols (<>) before the first HTML tag that will have its alignment changed, and add \\\"/div\\\" inside these symbols after the last HTML tag that will have its alignment changed.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Determine how you need to change the alignment of the text in that \\\"div\\\".\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"If you need left-align the text, change the \\\"div\\\" tag so that the following text is inside the \\\"<>\\\" symbols:\", \"描述\": \"div style='text-align:left'.\\nIf you need to right-align the text, change the \\\"div\\\" tag to \\\"div style='text-align:right'\\\" within the \\\"<>\\\" symbols.\\nIf you need center-align the text, change the \\\"div\\\" tag to \\\"div style='text-align:center'\\\" within the \\\"<>\\\" symbols.\\nIf you need to justify the text, change the \\\"div\\\" tag to \\\"div style='text-align:justify'\\\" within the \\\"<>\\\" symbols.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Save your changes.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Verify your content's appearance to make sure it worked.\", \"描述\": \"If it didn't work, then the website has specific coding in its style sheet that overrides your \\\"div\\\". Override the site style-sheet by adding the appropriate version of \\\"style='text-align:right'\\\" inside the opening tag of each element to have its alignment changed. For example, a \\\"p\\\" tag would become \\\"p style='text-align:right'\\\" within the \\\"<>\\\" symbols.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Enjoy seeing your text display exactly how you wanted.\", \"描述\": \"\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Align Images with HTML\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Find the HTML code for the image you want to align.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Edit the \\\"img\\\" tag to add the appropriate \\\"float\\\" property to it.\", \"描述\": \"If you need the image to hang to the left, add \\\"style='float:left'\\\" to the tag, as in \\\"img style='float:right'\\\" within the \\\"<>\\\" symbols.\\nIf you need the image to hang to the right, add \\\"style='float:right'\\\" to the tag, as in \\\"img style='float:right'\\\" within the \\\"<>\\\" symbols.\\nIf you need the image to hang in the center, the code gets a bit more complicated. There is not \\\"float:center\\\" property, so you have to add the work-around \\\"style='align:center;text-align:center'\\\" to the tag, as in \\\"img style='align:center;text-align:center'\\\" again within the \\\"<>\\\" symbols.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Save your code.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Enjoy your aligned images.\", \"描述\": \"\"}], \"小提示\": [\"You may have seen the \\\"p align='center'\\\" (within <>) used for changing text alignment. Avoid it as it is out of date, and it's only a matter of time before the major browsers stop supporting it.\\n\", \"The instructions for how to align images with HTML also allow you to align sections with HTML. Surround the section with \\\"div\\\" tags, as in the instructions for how to align text with HTML. Add the \\\"float\\\" property to the \\\"div\\\" tags like you do to the \\\"img\\\" tags in the image alignment directions.\\n\", \"If the code won't display properly whatsoever, it's possible that the website has a filter in place to strip all such coding from the HTML. However, it's also possible that your code lacks a semicolon, angle bracket, or quotation mark, any of which would keep the code from working. Check for that, particularly if some of the code is applying properly and some isn't.\\n\"]}]}}",
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1,577 | How to Align Tracks in Audacity | 1. Steps
1-1. Open the Audacity program.
You should see the main screen, with colored controls at the top and gray space for available tracks underneath.
1-2. Record your original track.
You will see the track populate with lines that represent sound modulation, directly under the controls.
Use your initial track as a marker for rhythm and timing. Many musicians record an initial track as an "orienting track," where they then align additional tracks with the first one. This track often includes percussion, a static beat or any element that will well represent time for the entire song or project.
1-3. Input additional tracks as necessary.
Get these by inputting them directly through microphones, or using prerecorded samples to beef up your final sound composition.
1-4. Select your additional tracks to align them with your initial track.
Experts recommend using the "select" tool available in the tools menu. An alternative method is to simply click on the whole track to select it.
1-5. Use an align command to effectively move your selected track.
A variety of commands in Audacity help you to align sound pieces.
Try an "align with zero" command. The "align with zero" command allows you to align all tracks with the beginning of the overall time for the project.
Use an "align with cursor" command. You can effectively move sound portions to where you want them by placing your cursor in the spot where you want the alignment to take place and using an "align with cursor" command.
Additional options include using a "selection start" or "selection end" command for alignment.
1-6. Play back the track and make sure your sounds are placed correctly.
If not, edit them as necessary.
Tips
Audacity experts reveal that visually impaired users or others can use a "time shifter" plug-in to control the positioning of their tracks and sound portions within an Audacity project. Becoming familiar with this add-on can be a way to figure out how to align portions of a song with less hassle.
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Play back the track and make sure your sounds are placed correctly.\\nIf not, edit them as necessary.\\nTips\\nAudacity experts reveal that visually impaired users or others can use a \\\"time shifter\\\" plug-in to control the positioning of their tracks and sound portions within an Audacity project. Becoming familiar with this add-on can be a way to figure out how to align portions of a song with less hassle.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Many musicians use Audacity to complete musical projects, ranging from single songs to albums and other more complicated tasks. This software, which is commonly available as freeware, includes many visual elements for helping beginners to navigate the features of the program. One thing that users commonly want to do is to align tracks in Audacity. Different tracks are recorded with different sounds, and these need to sync up correctly for proper rhythmic blending and to avoid dissonance on the overall project. 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1,578 | How to Align Your HP Printer | 1. Using HP Smart for Windows 10
1-1. Power on your HP printer.
This method teaches you how to use the free HP Smart printer management app for Windows 10.
You also have the option of using the HP Solutions Center (2010 models and later) or HP Printer Assistant (models older than 2010) to manage your printer. If you already have one of these apps in your Start menu, you can use the Using HP Solutions Center or Printer Assistant for Windows method as an alternative.
1-2. Load a small stack of plain white paper into the printer’s input tray.
The paper you use to align the printer must be blank, white, and the standard letter-size (8.5" x 11").
1-3. Open the HP Smart app on your PC.
If it's installed you'll find it in the Start menu. If you don’t see it, follow these steps to install it now:
Click the Start menu and select .
Type hp smart into the "Search" bar and press ↵ Enter.
Click the app (the blue icon with a printer and sheets of paper).
Click the blue button.
Launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer.
1-4. Click your printer in the HP Smart window.
1-5. Click Print Quality Tools.
It's in the left column under the "Utility" header.
If you don't see text options in the left column, click the three-line menu at the top-left corner of the window to expand them.
1-6. Click the Align option.
1-7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
The option will walk you through the process of printing a special page that realigns your printer cartridges.
If your printer has a built-in scanner, this process will involve scanning the alignment page. Further instructions will appear on the screen.
If you see get an error that says "Alignment Failed" or "Alignment Unsuccessful," see the Fixing Alignment Issues method.
2. Using HP Solutions Center or Printer Assistant for Windows
2-1. Power on your HP printer.
This method should work for all versions of Windows.
If your HP printer was released in 2010 or after, you likely have the HP Solutions Center on your computer. If it's older, you'll probably have the HP Printer Assistant software instead.
To find out which HP software is installed, open the Start menu, locate the sub-menu, and look for or .
If you don't have either option, go to https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers in a web browser and follow the on-screen instructions to find and download the HP Easy Start install app for your printer model.
2-2. Load a small stack of plain white paper into the printer’s input tray.
The paper you use to align the printer must be blank, white, and the standard letter-size (8.5" x 11").
2-3. Open the HP Solution Center application on your computer.
You should find it in your Start menu, sometimes in a folder called .
If you don't see , open .
2-4. Click Settings.
It's near the bottom of the window.
If you're using HP Printer Assistant, click and then . Then, skip to Step 7.
2-5. Click Print Settings.
2-6. Click Printer Services or Device Services.
2-7. Click Printer Toolbox.
2-8. Check the box next to "Align the Print Cartridges."
It's under the "Print Quality" header at the center of the window.
2-9. Click Align.
It's at the bottom of the window.
2-10. Follow the on-screen instructions to align the printer cartridges.
If your printer has a built-in scanner, this process will involve scanning the alignment page. Further instructions will appear on the screen.
If you see get an error that says "Alignment Failed" or "Alignment Unsuccessful," see the Fixing Alignment Issues method.
3. Using HP Utility on a Mac
3-1. Power on your HP printer.
3-2. Load a small stack of plain white paper into the printer’s input tray.
The paper you use to align the printer must be blank, white, and the standard letter-size (8.5" x 11").
3-3. Open HP Utility on your Mac.
If it's installed, you'll find it in the folder in a sub-folder called .
If you don't see the app, you'll need to install it. Go to https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers in a web browser and follow the on-screen instructions to find and download the HP Easy Start install app for your printer model. Once downloaded, double-click the .dmg file to install HP Utility.
3-4. Click Align.
It's in the first group of icons. This opens the Align Cartridges window.
3-5. Click Align.
This sends an alignment page to your printer. The printed page will display many numbered boxes with black and blue lines.
3-6. Find the box in row A with the lines that overlap the most.
The box that shows the largest gap between lines is the one you're looking for. Note the number of the box.
3-7. Select the corresponding box number in your printer software.
Choose the right box from column A.
3-8. Select the boxes with the lines that overlap most in the other columns.
Continue until you've made a selection for all column letters.
3-9. Click Done.
The printer cartridges will now realign.
If you see get an error that says "Alignment Failed" or "Alignment Unsuccessful," see the Fixing Alignment Issues method.
4. Using the Printer's Display
4-1. Power on your HP printer.
If your printer has a display on the unit, you can align the print cartridges without using a computer.
4-2. Load a small stack of plain white paper into the printer’s input tray.
4-3. Navigate to your printer's Settings or Tools menu.
You can use the arrow keys next to the printer's display to navigate.
4-4. Select Align Printer.
This prints an alignment test page. You'll be prompted to scan the page now.
4-5. Lift the scanner lid.
You'll be realigning the cartridges by scanning the alignment page.
4-6. Place the alignment test page on the scanner.
The printed side should be face-down.
4-7. Line up the alignment sheet with the front right corner of the scanner glass.
4-8. Close the scanner lid and press OK.
Your printer will scan the alignment page and then realign the cartridges as needed.
If you see get an error that says "Alignment Failed" or "Alignment Unsuccessful," see the Fixing Alignment Issues method.
5. Fixing Alignment Issues
5-1. Make sure you're using clean white paper to align the printer.
If you're unable to properly align the printer using the method for your operating system, make sure your printer paper is unused, unwrinkled, and properly inserted.
5-2. Scan the alignment page if required.
If you have a combination printer/scanner, you'll have to scan the printed alignment page to realign the cartridges. Follow the on-screen instructions, as well as any instructions that appear on the alignment page, to make sure you're completing the whole process.
5-3. Reset the printer.
If you're still experiencing issues, unplug the power cable from the printer for 60 seconds, and then plug it back in. Try aligning the cartridges again when the printer comes back up.
5-4. Make sure you're using genuine HP ink cartridges.
If you're not using genuine HP ink or toner cartridges, replace your cartridges with new ones from HP. Counterfeit cartridges could cause alignment issues.
Visit http://www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit to learn more about counterfeit cartridges.
5-5. Evaluate the printed alignment page for ink issues.
A proper alignment page should show strong blue and black lines.
If your printer is low on ink, the alignment page may appear faded, streaky, or smeared. Black and/or cyan may not show up on the page. If any of these things are happening, you're likely low on ink and need to replace the cartridges.
If the printed alignment page does not have any streaks and you see both black and blue on the page, contact HP support to service the printer.
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Load a small stack of plain white paper into the printer’s input tray.\\nThe paper you use to align the printer must be blank, white, and the standard letter-size (8.5\\\" x 11\\\").\\n2-3. Open the HP Solution Center application on your computer.\\nYou should find it in your Start menu, sometimes in a folder called .\\nIf you don't see , open .\\n2-4. Click Settings.\\nIt's near the bottom of the window.\\nIf you're using HP Printer Assistant, click and then . Then, skip to Step 7.\\n2-5. Click Print Settings.\\n\\n2-6. Click Printer Services or Device Services.\\n\\n2-7. Click Printer Toolbox.\\n\\n2-8. Check the box next to \\\"Align the Print Cartridges.\\\"\\nIt's under the \\\"Print Quality\\\" header at the center of the window.\\n2-9. Click Align.\\nIt's at the bottom of the window.\\n2-10. Follow the on-screen instructions to align the printer cartridges.\\nIf your printer has a built-in scanner, this process will involve scanning the alignment page. Further instructions will appear on the screen.\\nIf you see get an error that says \\\"Alignment Failed\\\" or \\\"Alignment Unsuccessful,\\\" see the Fixing Alignment Issues method.\\n3. Using HP Utility on a Mac\\n3-1. Power on your HP printer.\\n\\n3-2. Load a small stack of plain white paper into the printer’s input tray.\\nThe paper you use to align the printer must be blank, white, and the standard letter-size (8.5\\\" x 11\\\").\\n3-3. Open HP Utility on your Mac.\\nIf it's installed, you'll find it in the folder in a sub-folder called .\\nIf you don't see the app, you'll need to install it. Go to https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers in a web browser and follow the on-screen instructions to find and download the HP Easy Start install app for your printer model. Once downloaded, double-click the .dmg file to install HP Utility.\\n3-4. Click Align.\\nIt's in the first group of icons. This opens the Align Cartridges window.\\n3-5. 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Load a small stack of plain white paper into the printer’s input tray.\\n\\n4-3. Navigate to your printer's Settings or Tools menu.\\nYou can use the arrow keys next to the printer's display to navigate.\\n4-4. Select Align Printer.\\nThis prints an alignment test page. You'll be prompted to scan the page now.\\n4-5. Lift the scanner lid.\\nYou'll be realigning the cartridges by scanning the alignment page.\\n4-6. Place the alignment test page on the scanner.\\nThe printed side should be face-down.\\n4-7. Line up the alignment sheet with the front right corner of the scanner glass.\\n\\n4-8. Close the scanner lid and press OK.\\nYour printer will scan the alignment page and then realign the cartridges as needed.\\nIf you see get an error that says \\\"Alignment Failed\\\" or \\\"Alignment Unsuccessful,\\\" see the Fixing Alignment Issues method.\\n5. Fixing Alignment Issues\\n5-1. Make sure you're using clean white paper to align the printer.\\nIf you're unable to properly align the printer using the method for your operating system, make sure your printer paper is unused, unwrinkled, and properly inserted.\\n5-2. Scan the alignment page if required.\\nIf you have a combination printer/scanner, you'll have to scan the printed alignment page to realign the cartridges. Follow the on-screen instructions, as well as any instructions that appear on the alignment page, to make sure you're completing the whole process.\\n5-3. Reset the printer.\\nIf you're still experiencing issues, unplug the power cable from the printer for 60 seconds, and then plug it back in. Try aligning the cartridges again when the printer comes back up.\\n5-4. Make sure you're using genuine HP ink cartridges.\\nIf you're not using genuine HP ink or toner cartridges, replace your cartridges with new ones from HP. Counterfeit cartridges could cause alignment issues.\\nVisit http://www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit to learn more about counterfeit cartridges.\\n5-5. Evaluate the printed alignment page for ink issues.\\nA proper alignment page should show strong blue and black lines.\\nIf your printer is low on ink, the alignment page may appear faded, streaky, or smeared. Black and/or cyan may not show up on the page. If any of these things are happening, you're likely low on ink and need to replace the cartridges.\\nIf the printed alignment page does not have any streaks and you see both black and blue on the page, contact HP support to service the printer.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"When your HP printer fails to line up your printed pages properly, or your printer displays an “alignment failed” error message, your cartridges are likely out of alignment. 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If it's older, you'll probably have the HP Printer Assistant software instead.\\nTo find out which HP software is installed, open the Start menu, locate the sub-menu, and look for or .\\nIf you don't have either option, go to https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers in a web browser and follow the on-screen instructions to find and download the HP Easy Start install app for your printer model.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Load a small stack of plain white paper into the printer’s input tray.\", \"描述\": \"The paper you use to align the printer must be blank, white, and the standard letter-size (8.5\\\" x 11\\\").\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Open the HP Solution Center application on your computer.\", \"描述\": \"You should find it in your Start menu, sometimes in a folder called .\\nIf you don't see , open .\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Click Settings.\", \"描述\": \"It's near the bottom of the window.\\nIf you're using HP Printer Assistant, click and then . 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Further instructions will appear on the screen.\\nIf you see get an error that says \\\"Alignment Failed\\\" or \\\"Alignment Unsuccessful,\\\" see the Fixing Alignment Issues method.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Using HP Utility on a Mac\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Power on your HP printer.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Load a small stack of plain white paper into the printer’s input tray.\", \"描述\": \"The paper you use to align the printer must be blank, white, and the standard letter-size (8.5\\\" x 11\\\").\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Open HP Utility on your Mac.\", \"描述\": \"If it's installed, you'll find it in the folder in a sub-folder called .\\nIf you don't see the app, you'll need to install it. Go to https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers in a web browser and follow the on-screen instructions to find and download the HP Easy Start install app for your printer model. Once downloaded, double-click the .dmg file to install HP Utility.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Click Align.\", \"描述\": \"It's in the first group of icons. This opens the Align Cartridges window.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Click Align.\", \"描述\": \"This sends an alignment page to your printer. The printed page will display many numbered boxes with black and blue lines.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Find the box in row A with the lines that overlap the most.\", \"描述\": \"The box that shows the largest gap between lines is the one you're looking for. 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1,579 | All About Uneven Hips: Exercises, Causes, Medical Treatments & More | 1. Checking Alignment
1-1. Feel the crests of your hips and see if they’re even.
Stand up straight in front of a mirror and place your hands on your sides, keeping them centered between your waist and your hips. Feel around your abdomen to find the crests of each hip—if your hands are both level once you find the crests of your hips, your legs and hips are likely level, too.
If you’re having trouble finding your hips, look at an anatomical diagram for reference. That’ll make it a little easier to visualize where your bones are.
1-2. Ask a friend to inspect the length of your legs while you’re laying down.
Lie down on a flat surface (like your bed), keeping your legs as level and straight as you can. Have your friend check your inner ankle bones and see if they’re lined up. Then, sit up slowly while your friend observes the position of your ankles. If your ankles are still lined up after you’ve sat up, you probably don’t have any alignment issues.
If one ankle now extends farther than the other, you may have an alignment issue.
1-3. Visit a medical professional to get an official diagnosis.
At-home tests are easy and convenient, but there’s definitely some room for error (especially if you don’t have a lot of medical or orthopedic expertise). A medical professional can let you know definitively if you have an alignment problem and can help you come up with a treatment plan to target the issue.
2. Exercises
2-1. Realign your hips with a sturdy pole or stick.
Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and in line with your hips. Then, grab a pole (like a broomstick) and slide it beneath your right knee and on top of your left knee—make sure that the pole is about 1 in (2.5 cm) below your knee on both sides rather than directly on top of or below it. For 5 seconds, lift both feet off the ground. Press your right knee forward against the pole and your left knee back against the pole.
Do five 5-second reps, switching legs with each rep.
Afterward, clench your fists and hold them side-by-side between your knees. Squeeze your fists with your knees for 5 seconds, 5 times. This'll recalibrate your pubic symphysis (the joint in the middle of your pelvic bones).
Be sure to keep the pole or stick rigid during this exercise. It helps to hold both ends with your hands while you flex your legs.
Try to target the leg that feels “longer” with this exercise. If your right leg feels slightly longer than your left, start by sliding the pole beneath your right knee and setting it on top of your left knee.
2-2. Lie down while pulling 1 knee to your chest.
Lie on a flat, elevated surface, like a bed or sofa. Then, pull your left leg into your chest and dangle your right leg off the surface you’re lying on. Gently rock yourself back and forth as you pull your knee to your chest. After around 10 seconds, switch legs.
Rock back and forth multiple times for 10 seconds. Repeat this exercise with each leg.
This stretch targets your SI joint as well as your hip flexor muscles.
2-3. Do a 90/90 hip stretch.
To do this exercise, sit down on the floor with your right leg stretched in front of you. Bend your right leg at a 90-degree angle with your entire leg flat on the floor. At this point, your calf should be parallel to your upper body. Then, stretch your other leg off to the left of your torso, keeping your left leg flush with the floor. Point this leg behind you while bending the knee in an L-shape.
Hold this pose for 20-60 seconds. Then, switch legs and repeat the exercise again.
Try to keep your torso straight and your shoulders even as you do this stretch.
If you’d like a little more support, perch yourself on a pillow or yoga block before you start.
The 90/90 stretch is another great way to target your QL muscles.
3. Causes
3-1. Functional leg length discrepancy (LLD)
When your lower back muscles get tight and stiff, your hips may tilt in a certain direction. This is especially common in the quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle, which is attached the bottom of your each ribcage and both sides of your lower spine. When one side of this muscle gets tight and stiff, your legs might appear to be different lengths—even if they’re not.
Your sacroiliac (SI) joint (the joint that connects your hips with your lower spine) can also contribute to functional LLD. When your SI joint rotates, it makes one hip look higher than the one the opposite side.
3-2. Anatomical LLD
Also known as “true” or “structural” LLD, this condition occurs when your legs are physically different lengths. You typically will realize you have an LLD and start to limp when your discrepancy is at least 2 cm (0.8 in).
Believe it or not, around 75% of people have anatomical LLD to some extent. It only becomes a noticeable issue when it’s at least 2 cm (0.8 in). Mild cases can often be treated with heel inserts, while more severe cases may require surgery.
Your doctor may take some leg X-rays to pinpoint what’s causing your LLD.
3-3. Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a spinal condition where your spine curves to a certain degree. Because of this curve, some individuals with scoliosis also have misaligned hips. While many people are diagnosed as children, you can still be diagnosed as an adult.
Visit your doctor get an official scoliosis diagnosis.
Treating adult scoliosis doesn’t typically require intense treatment—your doctor might suggest taking OTC painkillers, stretching regularly, and taking steps to improve your posture.
4. Treatment
4-1. Treat functional LLD by targeting the problem area with your doctor.
From a medical perspective, functional LLD typically stems from an issue with your pelvis, lower back, and/or hips. Consult with a doctor or orthopedic professional to pinpoint what the source of your LLD is, so you can treat it accordingly.
Functional LLD is strongly associated with stiff and tight QL muscles. With this in mind, your doctor might suggest a treatment plan that targets that muscle specifically.
Functional LLD treatments aren’t as straightforward as structural LLD treatments. Some medical professionals will focus on re-teaching your nervous system to relax muscles that get tightened involuntarily and creating better posture habits.
4-2. Talk to your doctor and see if your scoliosis needs to be treated at all.
With adult scoliosis, your doctor’s main priority is keeping you pain-free and comfortable rather than fixing the curve in your spine. If you’re experiencing symptoms like back pain, leg pain, and poor posture, your doctor might suggest:
Stretching regularly
Building your core muscles
Practicing good posture
Taking OTC painkillers
4-3. Discuss heel lifts and surgical options with your doctor for anatomical LLD.
In mild cases of LLD where 1 leg is only 2-2.5 cm (0.8-1 in) longer than the other, your doctor might suggest sticking a heel lift in the shoe of your shorter leg to help even things out. In more extreme cases of LLD, your doctor might suggest surgery. This includes options like:
An osteotomy (removing a small portion of the leg bone)
A leg-lengthening surgery
An epiphysiodesis (a surgery that affects the bone’s growth process) is a common treatment option for children with LLD. Unfortunately, it’s not a viable option for adults (whose bones have already stopped growing).
5. Takeaways
5-1. At-home exercises may help decrease pain associated with misaligned hips.
Misaligned hips are often caused by tightness and stiffness along 1 side of your QL muscles. They can also be caused by a rotation in your SI joint, which causes 1 side of pelvis to look higher than the other. Targeted exercises and stretches can help address these issues and provide relief.
5-2. Consult with a doctor or orthopedic professional for a formal diagnosis and treatment plan.
At-home hip exercises may provide some relief, but they aren’t a replacement for an official evaluation and diagnosis from a doctor. If you have any questions or concerns about your hip alignment, consult with a doctor or orthopedic professional right away.
Tips
Simple posture changes can help improve your hip alignment, like standing up straight with your weight balanced between both legs. Leaning all of your weight on 1 leg can lead to uneven hips.[22]
X
Trustworthy Source
National Health Service (UK)
Public healthcare system of the UK
Go to source
Warnings
Always consult a doctor if you have chronic or severe acute pain before attempting to treat a hip problem yourself.
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After around 10 seconds, switch legs.\\n\\n Rock back and forth multiple times for 10 seconds. Repeat this exercise with each leg.\\nThis stretch targets your SI joint as well as your hip flexor muscles.\\n2-3. Do a 90/90 hip stretch.\\nTo do this exercise, sit down on the floor with your right leg stretched in front of you. Bend your right leg at a 90-degree angle with your entire leg flat on the floor. At this point, your calf should be parallel to your upper body. Then, stretch your other leg off to the left of your torso, keeping your left leg flush with the floor. Point this leg behind you while bending the knee in an L-shape.\\n\\n Hold this pose for 20-60 seconds. Then, switch legs and repeat the exercise again.\\nTry to keep your torso straight and your shoulders even as you do this stretch.\\nIf you’d like a little more support, perch yourself on a pillow or yoga block before you start.\\nThe 90/90 stretch is another great way to target your QL muscles.\\n3. Causes\\n3-1. 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Discuss heel lifts and surgical options with your doctor for anatomical LLD.\\nIn mild cases of LLD where 1 leg is only 2-2.5 cm (0.8-1 in) longer than the other, your doctor might suggest sticking a heel lift in the shoe of your shorter leg to help even things out. In more extreme cases of LLD, your doctor might suggest surgery. This includes options like:\\nAn osteotomy (removing a small portion of the leg bone)\\nA leg-lengthening surgery\\nAn epiphysiodesis (a surgery that affects the bone’s growth process) is a common treatment option for children with LLD. Unfortunately, it’s not a viable option for adults (whose bones have already stopped growing).\\n5. Takeaways\\n5-1. At-home exercises may help decrease pain associated with misaligned hips.\\nMisaligned hips are often caused by tightness and stiffness along 1 side of your QL muscles. They can also be caused by a rotation in your SI joint, which causes 1 side of pelvis to look higher than the other. 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Then, stretch your other leg off to the left of your torso, keeping your left leg flush with the floor. Point this leg behind you while bending the knee in an L-shape.\\n\\n Hold this pose for 20-60 seconds. Then, switch legs and repeat the exercise again.\\nTry to keep your torso straight and your shoulders even as you do this stretch.\\nIf you’d like a little more support, perch yourself on a pillow or yoga block before you start.\\nThe 90/90 stretch is another great way to target your QL muscles.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Causes\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Functional leg length discrepancy (LLD)\", \"描述\": \"When your lower back muscles get tight and stiff, your hips may tilt in a certain direction. This is especially common in the quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle, which is attached the bottom of your each ribcage and both sides of your lower spine. When one side of this muscle gets tight and stiff, your legs might appear to be different lengths—even if they’re not.\\nYour sacroiliac (SI) joint (the joint that connects your hips with your lower spine) can also contribute to functional LLD. When your SI joint rotates, it makes one hip look higher than the one the opposite side.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Anatomical LLD\", \"描述\": \"Also known as “true” or “structural” LLD, this condition occurs when your legs are physically different lengths. You typically will realize you have an LLD and start to limp when your discrepancy is at least 2 cm (0.8 in).\\nBelieve it or not, around 75% of people have anatomical LLD to some extent. It only becomes a noticeable issue when it’s at least 2 cm (0.8 in). Mild cases can often be treated with heel inserts, while more severe cases may require surgery.\\nYour doctor may take some leg X-rays to pinpoint what’s causing your LLD.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Scoliosis\", \"描述\": \"Scoliosis is a spinal condition where your spine curves to a certain degree. Because of this curve, some individuals with scoliosis also have misaligned hips. While many people are diagnosed as children, you can still be diagnosed as an adult. \\nVisit your doctor get an official scoliosis diagnosis.\\nTreating adult scoliosis doesn’t typically require intense treatment—your doctor might suggest taking OTC painkillers, stretching regularly, and taking steps to improve your posture.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Treatment\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Treat functional LLD by targeting the problem area with your doctor.\", \"描述\": \"From a medical perspective, functional LLD typically stems from an issue with your pelvis, lower back, and/or hips. Consult with a doctor or orthopedic professional to pinpoint what the source of your LLD is, so you can treat it accordingly.\\nFunctional LLD is strongly associated with stiff and tight QL muscles. With this in mind, your doctor might suggest a treatment plan that targets that muscle specifically.\\nFunctional LLD treatments aren’t as straightforward as structural LLD treatments. Some medical professionals will focus on re-teaching your nervous system to relax muscles that get tightened involuntarily and creating better posture habits.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Talk to your doctor and see if your scoliosis needs to be treated at all.\", \"描述\": \"With adult scoliosis, your doctor’s main priority is keeping you pain-free and comfortable rather than fixing the curve in your spine. If you’re experiencing symptoms like back pain, leg pain, and poor posture, your doctor might suggest:\\nStretching regularly\\nBuilding your core muscles\\nPracticing good posture\\nTaking OTC painkillers\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Discuss heel lifts and surgical options with your doctor for anatomical LLD.\", \"描述\": \"In mild cases of LLD where 1 leg is only 2-2.5 cm (0.8-1 in) longer than the other, your doctor might suggest sticking a heel lift in the shoe of your shorter leg to help even things out. In more extreme cases of LLD, your doctor might suggest surgery. This includes options like:\\nAn osteotomy (removing a small portion of the leg bone)\\nA leg-lengthening surgery\\nAn epiphysiodesis (a surgery that affects the bone’s growth process) is a common treatment option for children with LLD. Unfortunately, it’s not a viable option for adults (whose bones have already stopped growing).\"}]}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Takeaways\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"At-home exercises may help decrease pain associated with misaligned hips.\", \"描述\": \"Misaligned hips are often caused by tightness and stiffness along 1 side of your QL muscles. They can also be caused by a rotation in your SI joint, which causes 1 side of pelvis to look higher than the other. Targeted exercises and stretches can help address these issues and provide relief.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Consult with a doctor or orthopedic professional for a formal diagnosis and treatment plan.\", \"描述\": \"At-home hip exercises may provide some relief, but they aren’t a replacement for an official evaluation and diagnosis from a doctor. 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1,580 | How to Align Your Shoulders | 1. Reestablishing Shoulder Alignment
1-1. Strengthen your mid back.
Part of being able to pull back your shoulders and keep them properly aligned is having strong muscles in your mid back region between your shoulder blades. The main muscles groups there are called the paraspinals, rhomboids, trapezius and infraspinatus. When these muscles are too weak, they allow the shoulders to slouch forward. When they're strong, it's easier to hold and maintain good posture.
Rowing machines are excellent for building strength in the muscles between your shoulder blades. Start with light weights and lower reps and slowly progress to heavier weight and more reps over the course of four to six weeks.
Doing the "reverse fly" with free weights is also great for strengthening the rhomboids and trapezius muscles. Sit on the edge of a bench with your waist bent forward and looking at the floor. Grab dumbbells in each hand and lift them laterally out and up off the floor, causing your shoulder blades to retract. When your arms are parallel with the floor, hold for a few seconds then slowly lower the dumbbells.
Swimming is an excellent exercise because it works virtually all your muscles, especially those of your shoulders, spine and legs. Swimming also forces you to have good posture in order to stay above the water line and swim in a straight line.
1-2. Make your thoracic spine more flexible.
Although your thoracic spine (mid back) naturally curves forward somewhat, too much slouching can create a hump that's stiff and painful. The inflexible hump (medically called a kyphosis) then forces the shoulders and neck forward. As such, try to make your thoracic spine more flexible by extending it (reversing the curve) so that it's easier to realign your shoulders.
Lay on a large exercise ball with your feet on the floor and looking up at the ceiling. Slowly roll (extend) your mid back over the top of the ball so your head gets closer to the ground. When you feel a nice stretch (not painful), hold it for 15 seconds and repeat 10 – 15 times per day.
Do the "Superman" pose. Lay face down on some padded flooring with your arms outstretched above your head. Lift your chin, arms and as much of your legs off the ground as you can — simulating Superman flying. Hold for 15 seconds and repeat 10 – 15 times per day. Make sure you place a pillow under the stomach so as not to hyper extend your back as you raise your head, arms and legs.
Swimming, rowing exercises and yoga classes will also help to make your thoracic spine (and many other areas of your body) more flexible.
Use a back stretcher, which is a curved lumbar stretcher you place on the ground and lie on for several minutes a day (start out with one minute, gradually increasing to five minutes). Lie down face-up on a back stretcher beneath your middle back. Slowly extend your back on it. This helps offset the constant forward slouched position.
1-3. Stretch your chest and neck muscles.
In addition to weak muscles in the mid back, overly tight muscles in the chest also contribute to pulling the shoulders forward and out of alignment. Ironically, this posture is relatively common in men who go to the gym, but spend too much time on their chest (pectoral) and anterior shoulder muscles and not enough time on their rhomboids (between the shoulder blades) and posterior shoulder muscles. The solution is to avoid overworking the pectorals and make sure they are well stretched and pliable. A similar problem occurs when the muscles of the lower neck (trapezius and levator scapulae) become too tight / strong — they pull up on the shoulders and make it look like the person is always shrugging.
To stretch out your chest muscles, stand in a doorway or against a corner and raise the arm closest to the wall to shoulder-height. Your arm should be bent at the elbow. This posture resembles half of a football goal post. Rest your arm against the wall or doorframe, and use it to gently stretch your shoulder for 30 seconds. Turn your head and look in the opposite direction of your shoulder to intensify the stretch. Then switch to the opposite shoulder and repeat. Stretching five to 10 times daily will help loosen your chest muscles and allow your shoulders to retract.
Once your neck is warmed up, start stretching it by laterally flexing your neck and head (bending it sideways) — try to bring your ear closer to your shoulder. Hold for 30 seconds and do both sides five to 10 times daily. Loosening your neck muscles will allow your shoulders to gradually lower.
1-4. See a chiropractor.
A chiropractor is a spinal specialist trained at assessing posture. Not only can they tell you if your posture is poor, but they can usually pinpoint the cause and offer natural solutions. Chiropractors can diagnose spinal abnormalities that cause misaligned shoulders (scoliosis, osteoporosis, hyperkyphosis), typically with x-rays. They can also make your spine more flexible and functional with manual joint manipulations called spinal adjustments.
A chiropractor may apply joint manipulation to the middle back to relieve shoulder pain. The middle back is often overlooked as an area of focus for shoulder pain; however, recent research indicates that thoracic spine manipulation is effective for shoulder pain.
A misaligned shoulder may also be due to a slight dislocation called a subluxation, where the joint is not quite aligned properly. Ask your chiropractor to check both shoulder joints in addition to your spine.
Sometimes misaligned shoulders are due to issues lower in your body, such as a short leg or an unlevel pelvis. Adjusting the pelvis to realign it and adding a lift to your shoe can help balance your lower body, which positively impacts your upper body.
Keep in mind that spinal adjustments can't reverse deformities such as scoliosis and are not indicated for an osteoporosis-related hyperkyphosis.
2. Understanding the Causes of Misaligned Shoulders
2-1. Avoid poor posture.
Poor body posture is essentially caused by habitually slouching forward while sitting or standing. Contrary to popular belief, your spine is not meant to be straight like a pole. A healthy spine has three natural curves, which makes it look like the letter S from the side. A forward curve at the neck meets an outward curve in the mid back, which blends into another forward curve in the low back. As such, from a side view, your shoulders should be in line with your hip joints (in the middle of your pelvis) and ankles.
When sitting, standing, and walking, remind yourself to push your shoulders back, tighten your abdominal muscles, lift your chin up and keep your gaze straight ahead. Don't continually lean forward, look down or sit at crooked angles.
Poor posture is particularly debilitating for children because their growing bones can be somewhat deformed from habitual slouching and misalignment. These postural deformities are very difficult to reverse in adulthood.
Poor posture puts extra strain on muscles and joints, which can lead to chronic aches and pains and increase the risk of arthritis and injuries.
2-2. Deal with shoulder injuries properly.
Shoulder injuries from playing sports or other traumas, such as car accidents or falls, can also misalign your shoulder girdle and upper body. For example, dislocated shoulders, separated shoulders, upper arm or collarbone fractures, and various degrees of sprains and muscles tears can cause the shoulder joint to sag lower or jut forward more than it should. As such, make sure your shoulder injury is properly treated and fully healed before returning to activities that stress it.
Physiotherapy is sometimes needed after a significant shoulder injury to regain full strength within the shoulder girdle muscles and attain full range of motion within the glenohumeral ("ball and socket") joint.
Not being able to fully move and use your shoulder — due to chronic pain, an unhealed joint injury, arthritis — can quickly atrophy and shorten surrounding muscles. Tight, weak muscles then act to slowly pull the shoulder out of normal alignment.
2-3. Ask your doctor if you have scoliosis.
Scoliosis is a condition of unknown cause that leads to an unnatural curve (deformity) of the spine, usually in the thoracic (mid back) region. One of the telltale signs of scoliosis is unlevel shoulders. Not only does one shoulder sit lower than the other, but the related shoulder blade often appears more prominent (sticks out more) than the other. Misaligned shoulders and upper bodies is usually what tips off a school nurse or family doctor that a child has scoliosis.
Scoliosis appears and progresses during childhood (early teens), then stabilizes once adulthood is reached and the skeleton stops growing.
Scoliosis is thought to be a little more common and have the potential to become more severe in young girls.
If scoliosis is the cause of misaligned shoulders, then virtually nothing can be done to correct it. Instead, the focus should be on making sure the shoulder is strong and fully functional. Practicing good posture is especially important so the misalignment doesn't get worse.
2-4. Try to prevent osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis, also called brittle bone disease, involves a lack of normal bone mineralization. Without enough minerals, such as calcium, magnesium and boron, bones are much more susceptible to breaking, particularly in the hip and spine. Compression-type fractures in the mid back (thoracic region) are most common, which tends to cause a humpback (hyperkyphosis) and push the shoulders and neck too far forward. Once the humpback forms, only corrective surgery can help realign the spine and shoulders.
Osteoporosis is most common among elderly white and Asian women, especially those who are slender and inactive.
To help prevent osteoporosis, make sure you get adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D, and exercise on a regular basis.
Good sources of calcium include: low-fat dairy products, green leafy vegetables, canned salmon, tofu and fortified cereals and juices.
Tips
Correcting bad posture may feel awkward initially because your body has become accustomed to sitting and standing in a particular (slouchy) way.[12]
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Public healthcare system of the UK
Go to source
Practice walking with a book balanced on your head. It may sound "old school," but it's still a great way to develop good posture, especially for your head, neck, shoulders and mid back.
A significant factor in having good posture is simply being aware of your posture. As such, look in the mirror on occasion and correct your posture, focusing on how it feels, then train yourself to be aware of your posture throughout the day.
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Grab dumbbells in each hand and lift them laterally out and up off the floor, causing your shoulder blades to retract. When your arms are parallel with the floor, hold for a few seconds then slowly lower the dumbbells.\\nSwimming is an excellent exercise because it works virtually all your muscles, especially those of your shoulders, spine and legs. Swimming also forces you to have good posture in order to stay above the water line and swim in a straight line.\\n1-2. Make your thoracic spine more flexible.\\nAlthough your thoracic spine (mid back) naturally curves forward somewhat, too much slouching can create a hump that's stiff and painful. The inflexible hump (medically called a kyphosis) then forces the shoulders and neck forward. As such, try to make your thoracic spine more flexible by extending it (reversing the curve) so that it's easier to realign your shoulders.\\nLay on a large exercise ball with your feet on the floor and looking up at the ceiling. Slowly roll (extend) your mid back over the top of the ball so your head gets closer to the ground. When you feel a nice stretch (not painful), hold it for 15 seconds and repeat 10 – 15 times per day.\\nDo the \\\"Superman\\\" pose. Lay face down on some padded flooring with your arms outstretched above your head. Lift your chin, arms and as much of your legs off the ground as you can — simulating Superman flying. Hold for 15 seconds and repeat 10 – 15 times per day. Make sure you place a pillow under the stomach so as not to hyper extend your back as you raise your head, arms and legs.\\nSwimming, rowing exercises and yoga classes will also help to make your thoracic spine (and many other areas of your body) more flexible.\\nUse a back stretcher, which is a curved lumbar stretcher you place on the ground and lie on for several minutes a day (start out with one minute, gradually increasing to five minutes). Lie down face-up on a back stretcher beneath your middle back. 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Your arm should be bent at the elbow. This posture resembles half of a football goal post. Rest your arm against the wall or doorframe, and use it to gently stretch your shoulder for 30 seconds. Turn your head and look in the opposite direction of your shoulder to intensify the stretch. Then switch to the opposite shoulder and repeat. Stretching five to 10 times daily will help loosen your chest muscles and allow your shoulders to retract.\\nOnce your neck is warmed up, start stretching it by laterally flexing your neck and head (bending it sideways) — try to bring your ear closer to your shoulder. Hold for 30 seconds and do both sides five to 10 times daily. Loosening your neck muscles will allow your shoulders to gradually lower.\\n1-4. See a chiropractor.\\nA chiropractor is a spinal specialist trained at assessing posture. Not only can they tell you if your posture is poor, but they can usually pinpoint the cause and offer natural solutions. Chiropractors can diagnose spinal abnormalities that cause misaligned shoulders (scoliosis, osteoporosis, hyperkyphosis), typically with x-rays. They can also make your spine more flexible and functional with manual joint manipulations called spinal adjustments.\\nA chiropractor may apply joint manipulation to the middle back to relieve shoulder pain. The middle back is often overlooked as an area of focus for shoulder pain; however, recent research indicates that thoracic spine manipulation is effective for shoulder pain.\\nA misaligned shoulder may also be due to a slight dislocation called a subluxation, where the joint is not quite aligned properly. Ask your chiropractor to check both shoulder joints in addition to your spine.\\nSometimes misaligned shoulders are due to issues lower in your body, such as a short leg or an unlevel pelvis. 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For example, dislocated shoulders, separated shoulders, upper arm or collarbone fractures, and various degrees of sprains and muscles tears can cause the shoulder joint to sag lower or jut forward more than it should. As such, make sure your shoulder injury is properly treated and fully healed before returning to activities that stress it.\\nPhysiotherapy is sometimes needed after a significant shoulder injury to regain full strength within the shoulder girdle muscles and attain full range of motion within the glenohumeral (\\\"ball and socket\\\") joint.\\nNot being able to fully move and use your shoulder — due to chronic pain, an unhealed joint injury, arthritis — can quickly atrophy and shorten surrounding muscles. Tight, weak muscles then act to slowly pull the shoulder out of normal alignment.\\n2-3. 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Ironically, this posture is relatively common in men who go to the gym, but spend too much time on their chest (pectoral) and anterior shoulder muscles and not enough time on their rhomboids (between the shoulder blades) and posterior shoulder muscles. The solution is to avoid overworking the pectorals and make sure they are well stretched and pliable. A similar problem occurs when the muscles of the lower neck (trapezius and levator scapulae) become too tight / strong — they pull up on the shoulders and make it look like the person is always shrugging.\\nTo stretch out your chest muscles, stand in a doorway or against a corner and raise the arm closest to the wall to shoulder-height. Your arm should be bent at the elbow. This posture resembles half of a football goal post. Rest your arm against the wall or doorframe, and use it to gently stretch your shoulder for 30 seconds. Turn your head and look in the opposite direction of your shoulder to intensify the stretch. Then switch to the opposite shoulder and repeat. Stretching five to 10 times daily will help loosen your chest muscles and allow your shoulders to retract.\\nOnce your neck is warmed up, start stretching it by laterally flexing your neck and head (bending it sideways) — try to bring your ear closer to your shoulder. Hold for 30 seconds and do both sides five to 10 times daily. Loosening your neck muscles will allow your shoulders to gradually lower.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"See a chiropractor.\", \"描述\": \"A chiropractor is a spinal specialist trained at assessing posture. Not only can they tell you if your posture is poor, but they can usually pinpoint the cause and offer natural solutions. Chiropractors can diagnose spinal abnormalities that cause misaligned shoulders (scoliosis, osteoporosis, hyperkyphosis), typically with x-rays. 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Adjusting the pelvis to realign it and adding a lift to your shoe can help balance your lower body, which positively impacts your upper body.\\nKeep in mind that spinal adjustments can't reverse deformities such as scoliosis and are not indicated for an osteoporosis-related hyperkyphosis.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Understanding the Causes of Misaligned Shoulders\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Avoid poor posture.\", \"描述\": \"Poor body posture is essentially caused by habitually slouching forward while sitting or standing. Contrary to popular belief, your spine is not meant to be straight like a pole. A healthy spine has three natural curves, which makes it look like the letter S from the side. A forward curve at the neck meets an outward curve in the mid back, which blends into another forward curve in the low back. As such, from a side view, your shoulders should be in line with your hip joints (in the middle of your pelvis) and ankles.\\nWhen sitting, standing, and walking, remind yourself to push your shoulders back, tighten your abdominal muscles, lift your chin up and keep your gaze straight ahead. Don't continually lean forward, look down or sit at crooked angles.\\nPoor posture is particularly debilitating for children because their growing bones can be somewhat deformed from habitual slouching and misalignment. These postural deformities are very difficult to reverse in adulthood.\\nPoor posture puts extra strain on muscles and joints, which can lead to chronic aches and pains and increase the risk of arthritis and injuries.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Deal with shoulder injuries properly.\", \"描述\": \"Shoulder injuries from playing sports or other traumas, such as car accidents or falls, can also misalign your shoulder girdle and upper body. For example, dislocated shoulders, separated shoulders, upper arm or collarbone fractures, and various degrees of sprains and muscles tears can cause the shoulder joint to sag lower or jut forward more than it should. As such, make sure your shoulder injury is properly treated and fully healed before returning to activities that stress it.\\nPhysiotherapy is sometimes needed after a significant shoulder injury to regain full strength within the shoulder girdle muscles and attain full range of motion within the glenohumeral (\\\"ball and socket\\\") joint.\\nNot being able to fully move and use your shoulder — due to chronic pain, an unhealed joint injury, arthritis — can quickly atrophy and shorten surrounding muscles. Tight, weak muscles then act to slowly pull the shoulder out of normal alignment.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Ask your doctor if you have scoliosis.\", \"描述\": \"Scoliosis is a condition of unknown cause that leads to an unnatural curve (deformity) of the spine, usually in the thoracic (mid back) region. One of the telltale signs of scoliosis is unlevel shoulders. Not only does one shoulder sit lower than the other, but the related shoulder blade often appears more prominent (sticks out more) than the other. Misaligned shoulders and upper bodies is usually what tips off a school nurse or family doctor that a child has scoliosis.\\nScoliosis appears and progresses during childhood (early teens), then stabilizes once adulthood is reached and the skeleton stops growing.\\nScoliosis is thought to be a little more common and have the potential to become more severe in young girls.\\nIf scoliosis is the cause of misaligned shoulders, then virtually nothing can be done to correct it. Instead, the focus should be on making sure the shoulder is strong and fully functional. Practicing good posture is especially important so the misalignment doesn't get worse.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Try to prevent osteoporosis.\", \"描述\": \"Osteoporosis, also called brittle bone disease, involves a lack of normal bone mineralization. Without enough minerals, such as calcium, magnesium and boron, bones are much more susceptible to breaking, particularly in the hip and spine. Compression-type fractures in the mid back (thoracic region) are most common, which tends to cause a humpback (hyperkyphosis) and push the shoulders and neck too far forward. Once the humpback forms, only corrective surgery can help realign the spine and shoulders.\\nOsteoporosis is most common among elderly white and Asian women, especially those who are slender and inactive.\\nTo help prevent osteoporosis, make sure you get adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D, and exercise on a regular basis.\\nGood sources of calcium include: low-fat dairy products, green leafy vegetables, canned salmon, tofu and fortified cereals and juices.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Correcting bad posture may feel awkward initially because your body has become accustomed to sitting and standing in a particular (slouchy) way.[12]\\nX\\nTrustworthy Source\\nNational Health Service (UK)\\nPublic healthcare system of the UK\\nGo to source\\n\", \"Practice walking with a book balanced on your head. 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1,581 | How to Align in InDesign | 1. Steps
1-1. Purchase Adobe InDesign if you do not already own it.
Follow the on-screen instructions for installing InDesign on your computer and restart your computer if necessary.
1-2. Familiarize yourself with InDesign's workspace and available user resources.
1-3. Open Adobe InDesign.
1-4. Open the InDesign document you want to work in by selecting File>Open from the Control panel at the top of your workspace.
If you do not have an existing InDesign document to work in, create a new document by selecting File>New>Document and specifying the settings for your new document.
1-5. Use your Select tool, which is located in your Tools panel, to click on the items you wish to align.
To select multiple items, press and hold your control key as you click each item. If your document does not contain any items, create or import them now.
To import a photo, click File>Place from InDesign's Control panel. Navigate to the picture file you would like to import and double click the file name. Move your cursor to the location or frame where you want to place your picture and click your mouse. Adjust the size of your picture by selecting the picture using your Select tool and dragging a handle while holding the Control and Shift keys. This will adjust the picture's size proportionally. You may also enter precise values for the picture's height and width in the Height and Width fields located in the Control panel.
To create another type of object, select the Line, Ellipse, Rectangle or Polygon tool from InDesign's Tools panel. Click the location in your document where you would like your shape to appear. Click then drag your mouse to draw your desired shape. With your newly drawn object still selected, click on your Swatches panel, which is located at the right-hand side of your workspace. Select the Fill box and then click a color for your object. To add a border to your object, select the Stroke box on InDesign's Swatches panel and click a color for your object's border.
To import text, create a text frame using your Text tool, which is located in InDesign's Tools panel. With your Text tool still selected, click within the text frame and begin typing your text.
You may also import text from an existing word processing document by selecting File>Place, navigating to the file you wish to import and double clicking the file name. A loaded cursor will appear. Move your mouse to the location where you want your text to appear and click to place the text. Large amounts of text may need to be threaded across multiple text frames. Do this by clicking the red plus sign in the right, bottom corner of your text frame, navigating to the new page or column where you want to place your text and clicking your mouse. Repeat this step until all your text is placed.
1-6. Click Window> Object & Layout>Align to open InDesign's Align panel.
At the bottom of the panel select whether the objects will be aligned based on the selection, the margins, the page or the spread.
1-7. Click the button that corresponds with the type of alignment you desire:
top, bottom, right, left or middle.
1-8. Repeat these steps for each group of items you wish to align.
2. Aligning Text within a Text Frame
2-1. Select the text frames that contain the text you wish to align.
You may do this with either the Select tool or Type tool.
2-2. Click Object>Text Frame Options.
To align text vertically from the top of the text frame, select Top.
To align text from the center of the text frame, select Center.
To align text vertically from the bottom of the text frame, select Bottom.
To distribute text evenly from the top to the bottom of the text frame, select Justify.
2-3. Repeat this step for all text you wish to align.
Tips
InDesign also allows you to distribute objects across a pre-defined area. You may distribute objects by selecting the items you wish to distribute, opening the Align panel and clicking the button that corresponds to the type of distribution you desire. To adjust the spacing between objects, select Use Spacing and enter the amount of space you wish to apply.
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Navigate to the picture file you would like to import and double click the file name. Move your cursor to the location or frame where you want to place your picture and click your mouse. Adjust the size of your picture by selecting the picture using your Select tool and dragging a handle while holding the Control and Shift keys. This will adjust the picture's size proportionally. You may also enter precise values for the picture's height and width in the Height and Width fields located in the Control panel.\\nTo create another type of object, select the Line, Ellipse, Rectangle or Polygon tool from InDesign's Tools panel. Click the location in your document where you would like your shape to appear. Click then drag your mouse to draw your desired shape. With your newly drawn object still selected, click on your Swatches panel, which is located at the right-hand side of your workspace. Select the Fill box and then click a color for your object. To add a border to your object, select the Stroke box on InDesign's Swatches panel and click a color for your object's border.\\nTo import text, create a text frame using your Text tool, which is located in InDesign's Tools panel. With your Text tool still selected, click within the text frame and begin typing your text.\\nYou may also import text from an existing word processing document by selecting File>Place, navigating to the file you wish to import and double clicking the file name. A loaded cursor will appear. Move your mouse to the location where you want your text to appear and click to place the text. Large amounts of text may need to be threaded across multiple text frames. Do this by clicking the red plus sign in the right, bottom corner of your text frame, navigating to the new page or column where you want to place your text and clicking your mouse. Repeat this step until all your text is placed.\\n1-6. Click Window> Object & Layout>Align to open InDesign's Align panel.\\nAt the bottom of the panel select whether the objects will be aligned based on the selection, the margins, the page or the spread.\\n1-7. Click the button that corresponds with the type of alignment you desire:\\ntop, bottom, right, left or middle.\\n1-8. Repeat these steps for each group of items you wish to align.\\n\\n2. Aligning Text within a Text Frame\\n2-1. Select the text frames that contain the text you wish to align.\\nYou may do this with either the Select tool or Type tool.\\n2-2. Click Object>Text Frame Options.\\nTo align text vertically from the top of the text frame, select Top.\\nTo align text from the center of the text frame, select Center.\\nTo align text vertically from the bottom of the text frame, select Bottom.\\nTo distribute text evenly from the top to the bottom of the text frame, select Justify.\\n2-3. Repeat this step for all text you wish to align.\\n\\nTips\\nInDesign also allows you to distribute objects across a pre-defined area. You may distribute objects by selecting the items you wish to distribute, opening the Align panel and clicking the button that corresponds to the type of distribution you desire. To adjust the spacing between objects, select Use Spacing and enter the amount of space you wish to apply.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Many print documents contain multiple items, including text, photos and other graphic elements. Aligning items in a print document keeps it orderly and lends to its visual appeal. Knowing how to align in InDesign, a popular desktop publishing program that allows users to create print documents in a variety of sizes and formats, is a useful skill for designers.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Steps\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Purchase Adobe InDesign if you do not already own it.\", \"描述\": \"Follow the on-screen instructions for installing InDesign on your computer and restart your computer if necessary.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Familiarize yourself with InDesign's workspace and available user resources.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Open Adobe InDesign.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Open the InDesign document you want to work in by selecting File>Open from the Control panel at the top of your workspace.\", \"描述\": \"If you do not have an existing InDesign document to work in, create a new document by selecting File>New>Document and specifying the settings for your new document.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Use your Select tool, which is located in your Tools panel, to click on the items you wish to align.\", \"描述\": \"To select multiple items, press and hold your control key as you click each item. 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With your newly drawn object still selected, click on your Swatches panel, which is located at the right-hand side of your workspace. Select the Fill box and then click a color for your object. To add a border to your object, select the Stroke box on InDesign's Swatches panel and click a color for your object's border.\\nTo import text, create a text frame using your Text tool, which is located in InDesign's Tools panel. With your Text tool still selected, click within the text frame and begin typing your text.\\nYou may also import text from an existing word processing document by selecting File>Place, navigating to the file you wish to import and double clicking the file name. A loaded cursor will appear. Move your mouse to the location where you want your text to appear and click to place the text. Large amounts of text may need to be threaded across multiple text frames. Do this by clicking the red plus sign in the right, bottom corner of your text frame, navigating to the new page or column where you want to place your text and clicking your mouse. 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1,582 | Quick Remedies and Medical Treatments for Breast Pain | 1. Home Remedies
1-1. Apply a cool compress to your breasts.
Use cool compresses on the areas of your breasts that are tender. This can help reduce any swelling and relieve pain.
You can use an ice pack as often as necessary for 20 minutes at a time.
You can freeze a plastic foam cup full of water to gently massage the affected area.
You can also try a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a dishtowel. The frozen vegetables conform to the shape of the breast and may be more comfortable than an ice pack.
If it is too cold or your skin gets numb, remove the pack. Use a towel between the ice pack and your skin to help prevent frostbite.
1-2. Use heat therapy on sore breasts.
Using heat on tense muscles not only can relax the contracting muscle and you, but it will also help alleviate the pain. From heating pads to warm baths, there are many different types of heat treatments that can help breast tenderness.
Taking a warm shower or bath will relax you and can help relieve breast pain.
Fill a hot water bottle or get a heating pad and place it on the your breasts.
Over the counter heat rubs may also help alleviate tenderness, though you should be careful putting these creams on your nipples. You should also avoid these if you are breastfeeding.
1-3. Consume pain medication.
Take pain relievers for severe discomfort and/or as necessary. These medications may help alleviate breast pain and possible swelling.
Take over the counter pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium or acetaminophen.
Ibuprofen and naproxen sodium may also help alleviate some of the swelling.
1-4. Rub topical anti-inflammatory cream on your breasts.
Ask your doctor to prescribe a topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory cream or purchase an over the counter option at a local pharmacy. This can help relieve pain and reduce swelling associated with breast tenderness.
Apply the cream directly to the area of your breasts on which you feel pain.
1-5. Wear comfortable and supportive bras.
Your choice of bras can affect how your breasts feel. Wearing comfortable bras that firmly support your breasts can help relieve pain and may also help protect against the effects of gravity.
Make sure you get properly fitted for a bra by a professional. A bra that doesn’t fit your breasts properly can cause pain. You can find a professional to fit you for a bra at many department stores and most lingerie stores.
Avoid wearing under-wire and push-up bras for a few days. Instead, try wearing camisoles with built-in shelf bras or sports bras to give you light support.
Don’t wear a bra while you sleep if possible. If you need some support, wear a sports bra made of a breathable fabric.
1-6. Exercise only while wearing a sports bra.
If you are active and exercise regularly, purchase a supportive sports bra. They are specially designed to help cushion and support your breasts against the impact of sports and may help alleviate breast discomfort.
Sports bras come in different styles, sizes, and types of support. Consider asking a fitting professional to help you find the proper sports bra for your needs and breast size.
Women with larger breasts should purchase a sturdier and firmer support sports bra. If you have smaller breasts, you may need less support.
1-7. Limit or avoid caffeine.
Studies linking caffeine and breast tenderness are still inconclusive, but some doctors suggest reducing or staying away from caffeine altogether. This may help reduce tenderness in the breast.
Drinks such as soda, coffee, and tea contain caffeine.
Foods including chocolate and some coffee ice creams may contain caffeine.
If you are taking caffeine pills to stay awake, avoid taking them during times your breasts are sore.
1-8. Adjust your diet.
Reduce fat in your diet and increase the number of complex carbohydrates you eat. There is some evidence that making these changes to your diet can help relieve breast pain.
Eat leans meats such as chicken and fish for protein and avoid other high fat foods such as fried and junk food.
You can get complex carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
1-9. Take nutritional supplements.
Some studies have shown that nutritional supplements may help with breast tenderness. Adding vitamins and minerals such as vitamin E and iodine may alleviate any pain you have.
Try 600 IU per day of vitamin E, 50 mg per day of vitamin B6, and 300 mg per day of magnesium.
You can get iodine though salt or take an aqueous dose of 3-6mg per day.
Evening primrose oil, which contains linoleic acid, may help make the breasts less sensitive to hormonal changes. Take three grams of evening primrose oil per day.
You can get nutritional supplements and vitamins at most pharmacies and health food stores.
1-10. Massage your breasts.
Gently massaging your breasts and surrounding tissues can relieve pain and may also help you relax.
Some studies show that massage can release tension and lengthen tense muscles.
Make sure to be gentle when you do any kind of breast massage. You don’t want to injure your delicate breast tissue. Rubbing your face or even just massaging your ears will relieve tension.
2. Medical Treatments
2-1. See your doctor.
If home treatment isn’t working or your breast pain is affecting your daily life, see your doctor. Breast pain is very common and very treatable, and getting a medical diagnosis early can help you relieve pain and/ or get proper treatment for underlying causes.
You can see your regular doctor or visit an ob/gyn, who specializes in treating disorders such as tendinitis.
Your doctor will conduct a physical exam to check your pain as well as feel for abnormalities in your breasts. She will also likely ask for a health history, including factors such as what type of activities you do and what medications you take.
Bromocriptine, an oral medication, may be prescribed.
2-2. Adjust birth control pills.
Because birth control pills often contain hormones, they may contribute to breast pain. Consult with your doctor about adjust the type or dose of pill you take, which may help to relieve breast pain.
Skipping the placebo, or pill-free, week, may also help manage breast tenderness.
Switching your form of birth control to a non-drug method may also help.
Make sure to consult your doctor before stopping your birth control pills or changing them.
2-3. Reduce hormone therapy medications.
If you are using hormone therapy for menopause or another condition, talk to your doctor about reducing or stopping your dosage. This may help relieve breast pain and tenderness, but may also have other side effects.
Speak to your doctor about reducing your medications, going off of them, or trying alternative hormonal treatments.
2-4. Consider the drugs Tamoxifen and Danazol.
These drugs are short-term solutions for extreme pain and may be a last resort for those women who do not respond to other therapies. Speak to your doctor and consider taking one of these medications to help manage your breast tenderness.
You need a prescription from your doctor for both Danazol and Tamoxifen.
Be aware that both of these drugs can come with significant side effects including weight gain, acne, and voice changes.
2-5. Undergo relaxation therapy.
If your breast pain is causing you stress, think about undergoing relaxation therapy. Although studies have not been conclusive, some evidence suggests that relaxation therapy may help relieve breast pain by controlling the severe anxiety that can accompany it.
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From heating pads to warm baths, there are many different types of heat treatments that can help breast tenderness.\\nTaking a warm shower or bath will relax you and can help relieve breast pain.\\nFill a hot water bottle or get a heating pad and place it on the your breasts.\\nOver the counter heat rubs may also help alleviate tenderness, though you should be careful putting these creams on your nipples. You should also avoid these if you are breastfeeding.\\n1-3. Consume pain medication.\\nTake pain relievers for severe discomfort and/or as necessary. These medications may help alleviate breast pain and possible swelling.\\nTake over the counter pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium or acetaminophen.\\nIbuprofen and naproxen sodium may also help alleviate some of the swelling.\\n1-4. Rub topical anti-inflammatory cream on your breasts.\\nAsk your doctor to prescribe a topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory cream or purchase an over the counter option at a local pharmacy. This can help relieve pain and reduce swelling associated with breast tenderness.\\nApply the cream directly to the area of your breasts on which you feel pain.\\n1-5. Wear comfortable and supportive bras.\\nYour choice of bras can affect how your breasts feel. Wearing comfortable bras that firmly support your breasts can help relieve pain and may also help protect against the effects of gravity.\\nMake sure you get properly fitted for a bra by a professional. A bra that doesn’t fit your breasts properly can cause pain. You can find a professional to fit you for a bra at many department stores and most lingerie stores.\\nAvoid wearing under-wire and push-up bras for a few days. Instead, try wearing camisoles with built-in shelf bras or sports bras to give you light support.\\nDon’t wear a bra while you sleep if possible. If you need some support, wear a sports bra made of a breathable fabric.\\n1-6. Exercise only while wearing a sports bra.\\nIf you are active and exercise regularly, purchase a supportive sports bra. They are specially designed to help cushion and support your breasts against the impact of sports and may help alleviate breast discomfort.\\nSports bras come in different styles, sizes, and types of support. Consider asking a fitting professional to help you find the proper sports bra for your needs and breast size.\\nWomen with larger breasts should purchase a sturdier and firmer support sports bra. If you have smaller breasts, you may need less support.\\n1-7. Limit or avoid caffeine.\\nStudies linking caffeine and breast tenderness are still inconclusive, but some doctors suggest reducing or staying away from caffeine altogether. This may help reduce tenderness in the breast.\\nDrinks such as soda, coffee, and tea contain caffeine.\\nFoods including chocolate and some coffee ice creams may contain caffeine.\\nIf you are taking caffeine pills to stay awake, avoid taking them during times your breasts are sore.\\n1-8. Adjust your diet.\\nReduce fat in your diet and increase the number of complex carbohydrates you eat. There is some evidence that making these changes to your diet can help relieve breast pain.\\nEat leans meats such as chicken and fish for protein and avoid other high fat foods such as fried and junk food.\\nYou can get complex carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.\\n1-9. Take nutritional supplements.\\nSome studies have shown that nutritional supplements may help with breast tenderness. Adding vitamins and minerals such as vitamin E and iodine may alleviate any pain you have.\\nTry 600 IU per day of vitamin E, 50 mg per day of vitamin B6, and 300 mg per day of magnesium.\\nYou can get iodine though salt or take an aqueous dose of 3-6mg per day.\\nEvening primrose oil, which contains linoleic acid, may help make the breasts less sensitive to hormonal changes. Take three grams of evening primrose oil per day.\\nYou can get nutritional supplements and vitamins at most pharmacies and health food stores.\\n1-10. Massage your breasts.\\nGently massaging your breasts and surrounding tissues can relieve pain and may also help you relax.\\nSome studies show that massage can release tension and lengthen tense muscles.\\nMake sure to be gentle when you do any kind of breast massage. You don’t want to injure your delicate breast tissue. Rubbing your face or even just massaging your ears will relieve tension.\\n2. Medical Treatments\\n2-1. See your doctor.\\nIf home treatment isn’t working or your breast pain is affecting your daily life, see your doctor. Breast pain is very common and very treatable, and getting a medical diagnosis early can help you relieve pain and/ or get proper treatment for underlying causes.\\nYou can see your regular doctor or visit an ob/gyn, who specializes in treating disorders such as tendinitis.\\nYour doctor will conduct a physical exam to check your pain as well as feel for abnormalities in your breasts. She will also likely ask for a health history, including factors such as what type of activities you do and what medications you take.\\nBromocriptine, an oral medication, may be prescribed.\\n2-2. Adjust birth control pills.\\nBecause birth control pills often contain hormones, they may contribute to breast pain. Consult with your doctor about adjust the type or dose of pill you take, which may help to relieve breast pain.\\nSkipping the placebo, or pill-free, week, may also help manage breast tenderness.\\nSwitching your form of birth control to a non-drug method may also help.\\nMake sure to consult your doctor before stopping your birth control pills or changing them.\\n2-3. Reduce hormone therapy medications.\\nIf you are using hormone therapy for menopause or another condition, talk to your doctor about reducing or stopping your dosage. This may help relieve breast pain and tenderness, but may also have other side effects.\\nSpeak to your doctor about reducing your medications, going off of them, or trying alternative hormonal treatments.\\n2-4. Consider the drugs Tamoxifen and Danazol.\\nThese drugs are short-term solutions for extreme pain and may be a last resort for those women who do not respond to other therapies. Speak to your doctor and consider taking one of these medications to help manage your breast tenderness.\\nYou need a prescription from your doctor for both Danazol and Tamoxifen.\\nBe aware that both of these drugs can come with significant side effects including weight gain, acne, and voice changes.\\n2-5. Undergo relaxation therapy.\\nIf your breast pain is causing you stress, think about undergoing relaxation therapy. Although studies have not been conclusive, some evidence suggests that relaxation therapy may help relieve breast pain by controlling the severe anxiety that can accompany it.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Experts say breast tenderness (mastalgia) is very common, especially around your period. Although breast tenderness can become severe at times, you might be able to get relief at home. Research suggests you may alleviate your breast tenderness with simple measures like wearing a supportive bra, applying a compress, or taking pain relievers. 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These medications may help alleviate breast pain and possible swelling.\\nTake over the counter pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium or acetaminophen.\\nIbuprofen and naproxen sodium may also help alleviate some of the swelling.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Rub topical anti-inflammatory cream on your breasts.\", \"描述\": \"Ask your doctor to prescribe a topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory cream or purchase an over the counter option at a local pharmacy. This can help relieve pain and reduce swelling associated with breast tenderness.\\nApply the cream directly to the area of your breasts on which you feel pain.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Wear comfortable and supportive bras.\", \"描述\": \"Your choice of bras can affect how your breasts feel. Wearing comfortable bras that firmly support your breasts can help relieve pain and may also help protect against the effects of gravity.\\nMake sure you get properly fitted for a bra by a professional. A bra that doesn’t fit your breasts properly can cause pain. You can find a professional to fit you for a bra at many department stores and most lingerie stores.\\nAvoid wearing under-wire and push-up bras for a few days. Instead, try wearing camisoles with built-in shelf bras or sports bras to give you light support.\\nDon’t wear a bra while you sleep if possible. If you need some support, wear a sports bra made of a breathable fabric.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Exercise only while wearing a sports bra.\", \"描述\": \"If you are active and exercise regularly, purchase a supportive sports bra. They are specially designed to help cushion and support your breasts against the impact of sports and may help alleviate breast discomfort.\\nSports bras come in different styles, sizes, and types of support. Consider asking a fitting professional to help you find the proper sports bra for your needs and breast size.\\nWomen with larger breasts should purchase a sturdier and firmer support sports bra. If you have smaller breasts, you may need less support.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Limit or avoid caffeine.\", \"描述\": \"Studies linking caffeine and breast tenderness are still inconclusive, but some doctors suggest reducing or staying away from caffeine altogether. This may help reduce tenderness in the breast.\\nDrinks such as soda, coffee, and tea contain caffeine.\\nFoods including chocolate and some coffee ice creams may contain caffeine.\\nIf you are taking caffeine pills to stay awake, avoid taking them during times your breasts are sore.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Adjust your diet.\", \"描述\": \"Reduce fat in your diet and increase the number of complex carbohydrates you eat. 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1,583 | How to Alleviate Eye Fatigue Quickly | 1. Understanding Eye Fatigue
1-1. Learn the cause of eye fatigue.
The causes of eye fatigue vary from person to person. It depends a lot on your particular circumstance as well as your daily activities. In order to alleviate the symptoms, you can try to determine the cause. Causes of eye fatigue include:
Dry or rough feeling eyes
Minimal amount of blinking, or low blink rate
Medication side effects
Due to another previous medical issue
Chronic disease
1-2. Recognize the symptoms.
There are many different symptoms of eye fatigue. These may manifest differently in each person, depending on the cause and severity of the fatigue. The symptoms can include:
Aversion or sensitivity to light
Headache
Itchy, red, or sore eyes
Neck pain
Blurred vision
1-3. Seek immediate medical attention.
There are certain situations that may require you to seek medical help. If you have any concerns at all about the health of your eyes, see your eye doctor as soon as you can to address your concerns. Make sure you seek medical attention if you experience:
A feeling of having a foreign object in your eye
A decrease in your overall vision
Any lightheadedness, faintness, or dizziness
Any eye pain or other, non-eye related symptoms that accompany eye fatigue
1-4. Diagnose eye fatigue.
Although you may suspect eye fatigue, a true diagnosis can only be made by your eye doctor or other medical professional. If you experience any symptoms of eye fatigue, especially if they last for an extended time, make an appointment with your eye doctor. He or she will perform an eye exam and ask you a series of questions to figure out how your eyes have been feeling.
Your doctor will also be able to eliminate other causes, such as infection or allergy.
2. Resting Your Eyes
2-1. Relax your eyes.
Since eye fatigue means your eyes are tired, a quick and easy way to help alleviate the symptoms of eye fatigue is to relax your eyes. Start by closing your eyes. This causes the natural tear film of your eye to spread evenly across your eye, helping to lubricate them quickly. This will also help rest your vision as well, which will help with any strain your eyes feel.
Leave your eyes closed for at least five to 10 minutes. Try not to move your eyes around too much under your eyelids so the muscles in your eyes are also resting.
If you have a hard time keeping your eyes closed, try gently placing your hands over them while you relax them. This can help force you to keep your eyes closed and relax them.
2-2. Try palming.
Palming is a simple technique to help relax your eyes. Start by sitting comfortably and straight up in a chair. Put your elbows on a table to help keep them level. Rub your palms together to warm them, close your eyes, and cup each hand over your eyes. Leave your hands there for five to 10 minutes.
Make sure you aren’t pressing on your eyes too hard. You want it to be relaxing for your eyes.
If your eyes are still tired, redo this exercise for an additional five minutes until they feel relaxed.
2-3. Use a cold compress.
To help relax your eyes, you can use a cold compress. Run cold water over a washcloth and wring it out. Fold it in half twice, so the cloth will fit nicely over your eyes. Leave the cloth over your eyes for five to 10 minutes.
You can also use ice that is wrapped in a cloth as well. Never put cold ice directly over your eyes. This could cause issues with your vision and blood circulation.
You may want to lie down while you leave on the compress.
Some people prefer a warm compress to a cold one. Each one has beneficial qualities that can help relax your eyes, so choose which one you like best.
2-4. Try home remedies.
There are a few home remedies that may help relax tired eyes. Try covering your eyes with used tea bag. These contain tannins, which can help constrict blood vessels and diminish any puffiness cause by eye strain. Chamomile tea can help relieve the stress in your eyes quickly.
Rosewater or lavender oil can also be used to enhance relaxing effect. Use a dropper to apply the oil or rosewater to the eye compress. You can also massage them directly on the eye lids before applying the compress. mask. Be careful not to get the oil directly into your eyes.
3. Treating Dry Eyes
3-1. Use lubricating drops.
Dry eye can be treated with lubricating drops. Lubricating drops, also known as artificial tears, can help alleviate dryness by replacing the layer of tear film that helps keep eyes wet. It can also help spread tears evenly across the surface of your eye. Artificial tear drops are available over the counter and in many different brands, such as Clear Eyes and Visine. These over the counter drops can be used four to six times daily, or as needed.
Try many different brands to find what works best for your eyes. In some cases, a combination of a few brands may be even be necessary.
Chronic dry eye sufferers should speak with their doctors. If you are always suffering from dry eye, eye fatigue, tired eyes or headaches, you may be a chronic dry eye sufferer.
3-2. Try medicated drops.
There are some drops that require a prescription from your eye doctor to use. They consist of an artificial tears and other medications and substances that lubricate the eyes. Prescription tear substitutes, such as restasis, are generally administered three to four times a day. These drops relieve the symptoms however usually need to be reapplied frequently. You can use them up to six times a day, or just as needed.
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and Carboxy Methylcellulose are the two most commonly used medications.
If you are unsure of the dosages required for your drops, call your doctor or speak to your pharmacist to clarify the dosage.
Contacts should be removed before drops you administer any drops and should stay out at least 30 minutes after you put them in. You may also be able to get drops specifically for contact users.
3-3. Use other eye products.
There are some other eye drops that might be helpful with your dry eyes. Some of these drops include lubricating agents such as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC). Others drops may contain glycerin and polysorbate. These ingredients are able to mimic tears because they have similar surface tensions, which allows the drops to adhere to the surface of your eyes.
When used, these drop increase the concentration of CMC or HPMC, which causes a gel like tear to form like a lubricating seal across your eye.
These drops reduce the risk of allergy or sensitivity in already dry eyes.
You may also use eye ointments, which can comfort your eyes due to their lubricating effect. These are particularly useful if you cannot use artificial tears for an extended period of time.
4. Doing Eye Exercises
4-1. Try accommodation exercises.
Accommodation is a type of exercise that helps your eyes focus over long distances. By focusing on objects at different distances, you can provide some relief to eye fatigue and strain. Often eye fatigue occurs when focusing on one thing, such as a monitor, for long periods of time. To perform this exercise, try pen to eye convergence. Hold a pen at arm’s length. Focus on the tip of the pen in front of your face. Point the pen close to your nose at a steady and slow pace. Repeat five to 10 times.
This helps your eyes relax their intense focus on one spot and helps ease the fatigue of staring at the same thing for so long.
4-2. Use a focusing exercise.
Another way to help relax eye fatigue is by changing the focus of your eyes. Start by looking at the tip of your nose. Next, change the focus of your eyes and look at a far off object, which should be about 20 feet away. After you focus on that object for a few seconds, look back at the tip of your nose. Repeat 10 times with that object.
Do many repetitions of this in a row. Change up your focal point each time, choosing different objects at several different distances to focus on.
4-3. Do lateral and medial stretches.
Another way to help ease eye fatigue is to exercise specific muscles in your eyes. Looking to the right works your lateral rectus of your right eye and the medial rectus of your left eye. To exercise these, sit in a relaxed position, but keep your back straight. Look to the most left position first. Hold for five counts. Next, move your gaze to the most right position and hold each for five counts.
Repeat this exercise three times on each side. Blink a few times in between to keep your eyes lubricated. Repeat four times a week.
Try to work up to ten repetitions each day you do this.
4-4. Perform eyeball massages.
Sometimes, gently massaging your closed eyes, also called the compression method, can help reduce fatigue. Close your eyes and hold out your index, middle, and ring fingers. Gently push the eye with your joined fingers, rotating your fingers around the circle of the eye. ‘’’Do not’’’ push for too long or hard while exerting the rubbing pressure.
Do this for no longer than 10 seconds at a time.
This also has the added benefit of increasing tear production, which can help if you have dry eye as well.
5. Preventing Eye Fatigue
5-1. Remember to blink.
When you focus on something for too long, it can be hard to remember to blink. Blinking helps keep your eyes from getting dry and freshens them by spreading tear film evenly across the surface. This will help keep them from getting tired as quickly. Make sure you blink every time you think about it. If you find yourself forgetting to blink often, leave yourself a note somewhere that is always visible that reminds you to blink.
The normal blinking rate decreases by 66 % when focusing on a computer screen or monitor, so be extra careful if you work on a computer all day.
5-2. Take breaks.
Eye fatigue can be caused by you working your eyes too hard for too long a period. Any time your eyes feel tired, take a break for a few minutes and focus on something else. Avoid looking at anything in particular. Just look around the room or get up to go to the restroom or get a drink of water. This will help your eyes stop focusing on the same thing and give them a break.
5-3. Change your lighting.
The strength of your lighting may be effective your eyes. If your lighting is too bring or dim, it can cause eye fatigue. Turn off any harsh lights, which can make it easier for your eyes to focus and make your eyes strain less to focus.
Also remove any fluorescent light bulbs and excessive light bulbs that cause unsuitable lighting.
Change your bulbs to the soft or warm varieties, try adding dimmer switches, and adjust the lighting to what is best for your eyes.
Even natural lighting can cause problems, since it causes a glare on a computer or on other objects. Plus it is hard to control and monitor. Try to reduce any glare or abundance of light with curtains or blinds.
5-4. Adjust your monitor.
If you work on a computer all day or study on one often, your monitor may be causing eye fatigue. Make sure your monitor is the right distance from your face. Also adjust the brightness and contrast on your monitor so it isn’t too harsh. Keep adjusting the settings until you are comfortably viewing the screen in whatever environment you are in.
5-5. Eat foods for your eyes.
Current medical research shows that the vitamins play a role in eye health. Excessive use of the eyes means you need more vitamins and minerals. If you have eye fatigue, try to balance your diet with more foods that will help your eyes. Eat more coarse grains, cereals, green vegetables, carrots, squash and other gourds, potatoes, beans, and fruit. These foods are high in vitamins, protein, and cellulose, which help strengthen the eyes. Eat more foods with vitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene These include:
Foods high is vitamin C, such as broccoli, cantaloupe, cauliflower, guava, bell peppers, grapes, oranges, berries, lychees, and squash
Foods high is vitamin E, such as almonds, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, spinach, peanut butter, collard greens, avocados, mango, hazelnuts, and Swiss chard
More sources of vitamin B, such as wild salmon, skinless turkey, bananas, potatoes, lentils, halibut, tuna, cod, soy milk, and cheese
Foods high in lutein and zeaxanthin, such as leafy green vegetables.
5-6. Drink more water.
Keeping your body hydrated can help keep your eyes moisturized as well. Drink 10 to 15 cups of water every day, which can help relieve dry eyes by increasing blood circulation to them. It can also help eliminate toxins from the lymph fluid in the eyes.
Increasing fluid intake can also provide your body with the moisture it needs to increase tear production.
Tips
Make sure prescription eyeglasses and contacts are current. Discuss any with an eye care professional and maintain all eye exams.
If you have excessive problems with eye fatigue, see your eye doctor to find the cause or possible underlying condition.
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Looking to the right works your lateral rectus of your right eye and the medial rectus of your left eye. To exercise these, sit in a relaxed position, but keep your back straight. Look to the most left position first. Hold for five counts. Next, move your gaze to the most right position and hold each for five counts.\\nRepeat this exercise three times on each side. Blink a few times in between to keep your eyes lubricated. Repeat four times a week.\\nTry to work up to ten repetitions each day you do this.\\n4-4. Perform eyeball massages.\\nSometimes, gently massaging your closed eyes, also called the compression method, can help reduce fatigue. Close your eyes and hold out your index, middle, and ring fingers. Gently push the eye with your joined fingers, rotating your fingers around the circle of the eye. ‘’’Do not’’’ push for too long or hard while exerting the rubbing pressure.\\nDo this for no longer than 10 seconds at a time.\\nThis also has the added benefit of increasing tear production, which can help if you have dry eye as well.\\n5. Preventing Eye Fatigue\\n5-1. Remember to blink.\\nWhen you focus on something for too long, it can be hard to remember to blink. Blinking helps keep your eyes from getting dry and freshens them by spreading tear film evenly across the surface. This will help keep them from getting tired as quickly. Make sure you blink every time you think about it. If you find yourself forgetting to blink often, leave yourself a note somewhere that is always visible that reminds you to blink.\\nThe normal blinking rate decreases by 66 % when focusing on a computer screen or monitor, so be extra careful if you work on a computer all day.\\n5-2. Take breaks.\\nEye fatigue can be caused by you working your eyes too hard for too long a period. Any time your eyes feel tired, take a break for a few minutes and focus on something else. Avoid looking at anything in particular. Just look around the room or get up to go to the restroom or get a drink of water. This will help your eyes stop focusing on the same thing and give them a break.\\n5-3. Change your lighting.\\nThe strength of your lighting may be effective your eyes. If your lighting is too bring or dim, it can cause eye fatigue. Turn off any harsh lights, which can make it easier for your eyes to focus and make your eyes strain less to focus.\\nAlso remove any fluorescent light bulbs and excessive light bulbs that cause unsuitable lighting.\\nChange your bulbs to the soft or warm varieties, try adding dimmer switches, and adjust the lighting to what is best for your eyes.\\nEven natural lighting can cause problems, since it causes a glare on a computer or on other objects. Plus it is hard to control and monitor. Try to reduce any glare or abundance of light with curtains or blinds.\\n5-4. Adjust your monitor.\\nIf you work on a computer all day or study on one often, your monitor may be causing eye fatigue. Make sure your monitor is the right distance from your face. Also adjust the brightness and contrast on your monitor so it isn’t too harsh. Keep adjusting the settings until you are comfortably viewing the screen in whatever environment you are in.\\n5-5. Eat foods for your eyes.\\nCurrent medical research shows that the vitamins play a role in eye health. Excessive use of the eyes means you need more vitamins and minerals. If you have eye fatigue, try to balance your diet with more foods that will help your eyes. Eat more coarse grains, cereals, green vegetables, carrots, squash and other gourds, potatoes, beans, and fruit. These foods are high in vitamins, protein, and cellulose, which help strengthen the eyes. Eat more foods with vitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene These include:\\nFoods high is vitamin C, such as broccoli, cantaloupe, cauliflower, guava, bell peppers, grapes, oranges, berries, lychees, and squash\\nFoods high is vitamin E, such as almonds, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, spinach, peanut butter, collard greens, avocados, mango, hazelnuts, and Swiss chard\\nMore sources of vitamin B, such as wild salmon, skinless turkey, bananas, potatoes, lentils, halibut, tuna, cod, soy milk, and cheese\\nFoods high in lutein and zeaxanthin, such as leafy green vegetables.\\n5-6. Drink more water.\\nKeeping your body hydrated can help keep your eyes moisturized as well. Drink 10 to 15 cups of water every day, which can help relieve dry eyes by increasing blood circulation to them. It can also help eliminate toxins from the lymph fluid in the eyes.\\nIncreasing fluid intake can also provide your body with the moisture it needs to increase tear production.\\nTips\\nMake sure prescription eyeglasses and contacts are current. Discuss any with an eye care professional and maintain all eye exams.\\nIf you have excessive problems with eye fatigue, see your eye doctor to find the cause or possible underlying condition.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Eye fatigue is similar in fashion to eye strain or tired eyes. It can happen due to numerous external stimuli to the eye. It is important to address common causes of eye fatigue in order to prevent it from happening all the time. It can easily be diagnosed and treated as well as prevented.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Understanding Eye Fatigue\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Learn the cause of eye fatigue.\", \"描述\": \"The causes of eye fatigue vary from person to person. It depends a lot on your particular circumstance as well as your daily activities. In order to alleviate the symptoms, you can try to determine the cause. Causes of eye fatigue include:\\nDry or rough feeling eyes\\nMinimal amount of blinking, or low blink rate\\nMedication side effects\\nDue to another previous medical issue\\nChronic disease\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Recognize the symptoms.\", \"描述\": \"There are many different symptoms of eye fatigue. These may manifest differently in each person, depending on the cause and severity of the fatigue. The symptoms can include:\\nAversion or sensitivity to light\\nHeadache\\nItchy, red, or sore eyes\\nNeck pain\\nBlurred vision\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Seek immediate medical attention.\", \"描述\": \"There are certain situations that may require you to seek medical help. If you have any concerns at all about the health of your eyes, see your eye doctor as soon as you can to address your concerns. Make sure you seek medical attention if you experience:\\nA feeling of having a foreign object in your eye\\nA decrease in your overall vision\\nAny lightheadedness, faintness, or dizziness\\nAny eye pain or other, non-eye related symptoms that accompany eye fatigue\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Diagnose eye fatigue.\", \"描述\": \"Although you may suspect eye fatigue, a true diagnosis can only be made by your eye doctor or other medical professional. If you experience any symptoms of eye fatigue, especially if they last for an extended time, make an appointment with your eye doctor. He or she will perform an eye exam and ask you a series of questions to figure out how your eyes have been feeling.\\nYour doctor will also be able to eliminate other causes, such as infection or allergy.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Resting Your Eyes\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Relax your eyes.\", \"描述\": \"Since eye fatigue means your eyes are tired, a quick and easy way to help alleviate the symptoms of eye fatigue is to relax your eyes. Start by closing your eyes. This causes the natural tear film of your eye to spread evenly across your eye, helping to lubricate them quickly. This will also help rest your vision as well, which will help with any strain your eyes feel.\\nLeave your eyes closed for at least five to 10 minutes. Try not to move your eyes around too much under your eyelids so the muscles in your eyes are also resting.\\nIf you have a hard time keeping your eyes closed, try gently placing your hands over them while you relax them. This can help force you to keep your eyes closed and relax them.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Try palming.\", \"描述\": \"Palming is a simple technique to help relax your eyes. Start by sitting comfortably and straight up in a chair. Put your elbows on a table to help keep them level. Rub your palms together to warm them, close your eyes, and cup each hand over your eyes. Leave your hands there for five to 10 minutes. \\nMake sure you aren’t pressing on your eyes too hard. You want it to be relaxing for your eyes.\\nIf your eyes are still tired, redo this exercise for an additional five minutes until they feel relaxed.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Use a cold compress.\", \"描述\": \"To help relax your eyes, you can use a cold compress. Run cold water over a washcloth and wring it out. Fold it in half twice, so the cloth will fit nicely over your eyes. Leave the cloth over your eyes for five to 10 minutes.\\nYou can also use ice that is wrapped in a cloth as well. Never put cold ice directly over your eyes. This could cause issues with your vision and blood circulation.\\nYou may want to lie down while you leave on the compress.\\nSome people prefer a warm compress to a cold one. Each one has beneficial qualities that can help relax your eyes, so choose which one you like best.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Try home remedies.\", \"描述\": \"There are a few home remedies that may help relax tired eyes. Try covering your eyes with used tea bag. These contain tannins, which can help constrict blood vessels and diminish any puffiness cause by eye strain. Chamomile tea can help relieve the stress in your eyes quickly.\\nRosewater or lavender oil can also be used to enhance relaxing effect. Use a dropper to apply the oil or rosewater to the eye compress. You can also massage them directly on the eye lids before applying the compress. mask. Be careful not to get the oil directly into your eyes.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Treating Dry Eyes\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Use lubricating drops.\", \"描述\": \"Dry eye can be treated with lubricating drops. Lubricating drops, also known as artificial tears, can help alleviate dryness by replacing the layer of tear film that helps keep eyes wet. It can also help spread tears evenly across the surface of your eye. Artificial tear drops are available over the counter and in many different brands, such as Clear Eyes and Visine. These over the counter drops can be used four to six times daily, or as needed.\\nTry many different brands to find what works best for your eyes. In some cases, a combination of a few brands may be even be necessary.\\nChronic dry eye sufferers should speak with their doctors. If you are always suffering from dry eye, eye fatigue, tired eyes or headaches, you may be a chronic dry eye sufferer.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Try medicated drops.\", \"描述\": \"There are some drops that require a prescription from your eye doctor to use. They consist of an artificial tears and other medications and substances that lubricate the eyes. Prescription tear substitutes, such as restasis, are generally administered three to four times a day. These drops relieve the symptoms however usually need to be reapplied frequently. You can use them up to six times a day, or just as needed.\\nHydroxypropyl methylcellulose and Carboxy Methylcellulose are the two most commonly used medications.\\nIf you are unsure of the dosages required for your drops, call your doctor or speak to your pharmacist to clarify the dosage.\\nContacts should be removed before drops you administer any drops and should stay out at least 30 minutes after you put them in. You may also be able to get drops specifically for contact users.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Use other eye products.\", \"描述\": \"There are some other eye drops that might be helpful with your dry eyes. Some of these drops include lubricating agents such as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC). Others drops may contain glycerin and polysorbate. These ingredients are able to mimic tears because they have similar surface tensions, which allows the drops to adhere to the surface of your eyes.\\nWhen used, these drop increase the concentration of CMC or HPMC, which causes a gel like tear to form like a lubricating seal across your eye.\\nThese drops reduce the risk of allergy or sensitivity in already dry eyes.\\nYou may also use eye ointments, which can comfort your eyes due to their lubricating effect. These are particularly useful if you cannot use artificial tears for an extended period of time.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Doing Eye Exercises\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Try accommodation exercises.\", \"描述\": \"Accommodation is a type of exercise that helps your eyes focus over long distances. By focusing on objects at different distances, you can provide some relief to eye fatigue and strain. Often eye fatigue occurs when focusing on one thing, such as a monitor, for long periods of time. To perform this exercise, try pen to eye convergence. Hold a pen at arm’s length. Focus on the tip of the pen in front of your face. Point the pen close to your nose at a steady and slow pace. Repeat five to 10 times.\\nThis helps your eyes relax their intense focus on one spot and helps ease the fatigue of staring at the same thing for so long.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Use a focusing exercise.\", \"描述\": \"Another way to help relax eye fatigue is by changing the focus of your eyes. Start by looking at the tip of your nose. Next, change the focus of your eyes and look at a far off object, which should be about 20 feet away. After you focus on that object for a few seconds, look back at the tip of your nose. Repeat 10 times with that object.\\nDo many repetitions of this in a row. Change up your focal point each time, choosing different objects at several different distances to focus on.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Do lateral and medial stretches.\", \"描述\": \"Another way to help ease eye fatigue is to exercise specific muscles in your eyes. Looking to the right works your lateral rectus of your right eye and the medial rectus of your left eye. To exercise these, sit in a relaxed position, but keep your back straight. Look to the most left position first. Hold for five counts. Next, move your gaze to the most right position and hold each for five counts.\\nRepeat this exercise three times on each side. Blink a few times in between to keep your eyes lubricated. Repeat four times a week.\\nTry to work up to ten repetitions each day you do this.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Perform eyeball massages.\", \"描述\": \"Sometimes, gently massaging your closed eyes, also called the compression method, can help reduce fatigue. Close your eyes and hold out your index, middle, and ring fingers. Gently push the eye with your joined fingers, rotating your fingers around the circle of the eye. ‘’’Do not’’’ push for too long or hard while exerting the rubbing pressure.\\nDo this for no longer than 10 seconds at a time.\\nThis also has the added benefit of increasing tear production, which can help if you have dry eye as well.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Preventing Eye Fatigue\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Remember to blink.\", \"描述\": \"When you focus on something for too long, it can be hard to remember to blink. Blinking helps keep your eyes from getting dry and freshens them by spreading tear film evenly across the surface. This will help keep them from getting tired as quickly. Make sure you blink every time you think about it. If you find yourself forgetting to blink often, leave yourself a note somewhere that is always visible that reminds you to blink.\\nThe normal blinking rate decreases by 66 % when focusing on a computer screen or monitor, so be extra careful if you work on a computer all day.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Take breaks.\", \"描述\": \"Eye fatigue can be caused by you working your eyes too hard for too long a period. Any time your eyes feel tired, take a break for a few minutes and focus on something else. Avoid looking at anything in particular. Just look around the room or get up to go to the restroom or get a drink of water. This will help your eyes stop focusing on the same thing and give them a break.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Change your lighting.\", \"描述\": \"The strength of your lighting may be effective your eyes. If your lighting is too bring or dim, it can cause eye fatigue. Turn off any harsh lights, which can make it easier for your eyes to focus and make your eyes strain less to focus.\\nAlso remove any fluorescent light bulbs and excessive light bulbs that cause unsuitable lighting.\\nChange your bulbs to the soft or warm varieties, try adding dimmer switches, and adjust the lighting to what is best for your eyes.\\nEven natural lighting can cause problems, since it causes a glare on a computer or on other objects. Plus it is hard to control and monitor. Try to reduce any glare or abundance of light with curtains or blinds.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Adjust your monitor.\", \"描述\": \"If you work on a computer all day or study on one often, your monitor may be causing eye fatigue. Make sure your monitor is the right distance from your face. Also adjust the brightness and contrast on your monitor so it isn’t too harsh. Keep adjusting the settings until you are comfortably viewing the screen in whatever environment you are in.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Eat foods for your eyes.\", \"描述\": \"Current medical research shows that the vitamins play a role in eye health. Excessive use of the eyes means you need more vitamins and minerals. If you have eye fatigue, try to balance your diet with more foods that will help your eyes. Eat more coarse grains, cereals, green vegetables, carrots, squash and other gourds, potatoes, beans, and fruit. These foods are high in vitamins, protein, and cellulose, which help strengthen the eyes. 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1,584 | How to Alleviate Foot Pain | 1. Identifying the Symptoms and Causes of Foot Pain
1-1. Know the symptoms.
The symptoms for foot pain are fairly obvious. You might need to start taking better care of your feet if you notice any of the following:
Soreness in the toes, heels, or balls of your feet
Bumps or protrusions on any part of your feet
Difficulty walking or feeling uncomfortable while walking
Tenderness to the touch on any part of your feet
1-2. Recognize the causes of heel pain.
There are many things that can cause pain in your heel. Here are some of the most common causes:
Plantar fasciitis is the most common reason people have heel pain. It is caused by an irritated plantar fascia, which is the tough tissue that connects the toes to the heel bone. It can cause discomfort in the heel or arches.
Treatment for plantar fasciitis includes rest, over the counter pain relievers, or heel/toe stretches.
Heel spurs are extra bone growths on the bottom of the heel bone that can cause discomfort. They are usually caused by poor posture, inappropriate shoes, or by activities like running.Treatment for heel spurs includes choosing better shoes with a more supportive arch, rest, or over the counter pain relievers.
1-3. Recognize the causes of other foot pain.
There are many possible reasons that your foot might hurt in areas other than the heel. Here are some of them:
Metatarsalgia is pain that occurs from inflammation in the ball of the foot. It is usually caused by strenuous activities or by shoes that fit poorly.
Treatment includes icing or resting the foot, choosing more appropriate shoes, or pain relievers.
Bunions are bony protrusions on the edge of the foot, usually next to the base of the big toe. They are often caused by shoes that don't fit properly.
Treatment includes wearing more comfortable shoes or surgery, if the case is severe.
1-4. Identify the sore area of your foot.
Before doing any foot stretches, try to identify if it is your toes, heels, arches, balls of your feet or any other part that is hurting. Does it hurt worse when you are moving or bearing weight? Are you forced to change your gait?
1-5. Decide if you are duck- or pigeon-toed.
Many people walk with their feet bowed slightly out. This is known as being duck-toed. Other people walk with their feet turned slightly in. This is called being pigeon-toed. Although this may be a comfortable position, the muscles, bones and tendons are not being used properly. Bad foot alignment can be responsible for pain in the feet, knees, hips, and back.
2. Practicing Methods to Alleviate Foot Pain
2-1. Align your feet.
Stand with your feet facing forward and use a straight surface like the edge of a rug, a wall, or a yoga mat to align one foot and then the other so that the feet are facing straight forward. This may feel strange at first. Try to adjust your foot position whenever you can remember.
2-2. Walk barefoot with good alignment.
Schedule some time at home to walk around barefoot. This can increase foot dexterity and stretch the muscles.
2-3. Do a straight leg stretch.
Sit with your legs strait and your feet flat against the wall. Place a pillow underneath your buttocks. Lean forward with your back straight. Hold for 10 seconds. Rest for 10 seconds and repeat 3 times. This stretch is especially important for people who wear high heels.
2-4. Do a V stretch.
Lie on your back with your buttocks a few inches from the wall. Place your legs in a "V" and straighten them. You should feel a stretch in your inner thighs and your arches. Lying with your feet elevated above your chest can also help to reduce swelling.
2-5. Do toe stretches.
Stand up and step forward with your right foot and transfer weight to your right foot. Curl your left toes under so that the tops of the toes touch the floor. Lean forward slightly until you feel a stretch on the top of your feet. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat the stretch 2 to 3 times on each side.
Another simple toe stretch is to simply spread your toes apart as far as they will go. Hold this pose for up to 10 seconds before releasing.
2-6. Pick up small objects with your toes.
There are a few easy moves that can help stretch your toes and provide relief. Try curling your toes around a pencil so that they can hold it up. Hold this pose for a few seconds before releasing the pencil. You can repeat this 2-3 times.
You can also try picking up small objects like marbles or markers.
2-7. Use your hands to stretch your toes/feet.
Sit down and put your right foot over the top of your left thigh. Place the fingers of your left hand between the toes on your right foot. This helps to widen your toes and stretch them. Do this stretch for 1 to 5 minutes, and then repeat it on the opposite side.
2-8. Use a topical gel.
Rub sore feet with a topical gel that contains an anti-inflammatory aid. The act of rubbing feet may also relieve muscle tension.
2-9. Implement the RICE method.
Treat foot soreness with the Rest, Immobilization, Cold, and Elevation (RICE) method if your foot pain is acute. Rest your feet when they start to hurt. Place an ice pack or a bag of ice wrapped in a towel on the most painful parts of your feet and wrap them with a bandage or towel. Elevate your feet so that they are above your heart in order to reduce inflammation.
You can also try the Movement, Elevation, Traction, and Heat (METH) method. While RICE helps reduce swelling and pain, METH can increase blood flow and promote healing.
3. Taking Preventative Steps
3-1. Evaluate your shoe choices.
High heels and shoes with little or no arch support may be the reason your feet are hurting. Invest in a few pairs of shoes that are designed to cushion your foot bed and alleviate pain.
Make sure that your shoes fit your feet well. They shouldn't be too narrow or too short.
You can get inserts for your shoes to provide extra arch support or to help reduce bunion pain. You can get these at shoe stores or department stores.
3-2. Choose shoes with a negative heel.
These shoes place the heel slightly lower than the ball of the foot and take pressure off the ball of the foot. They can also stretch the calf muscles. This can help alleviate pain especially for people who have intense pain in the front or ball of the foot.
3-3. Always stretch your feet before leaving the house.
Many people do not address the muscles in their feet when they stretch. Develop a routine to help alleviate day to day pain.
4. Knowing When to Seek Medical Attention
4-1. See a doctor if pain persists.
If your pain continues after you have consistently tried all of the stretching and home remedies, there may be something further wrong with your feet that is causing the pain and you should visit a doctor to get their opinion. Even if the outcome is that you have chronic pain and need to take pain relievers, it's important to rule out other possibilities first.
4-2. Get severe bunions surgically removed.
If bunions become severe (meaning that they cause continuous pain, limit mobility, or cause foot deformity), you decide to seek medical attention to get them removed. A doctor will either cut the bunion off or drill several holes in the protruding bones and anchor them with a type of mesh that can be tightened to correct the bone movement over time.
4-3. Get surgery for severe arthritis foot pain.
If you have extreme pain in your feet because of arthritis, you may be a candidate a fusion surgery. This type of surgery may involve removing cartilage from the joint and then using screws and plates to join two bones together so that they no longer move. This can help alleviate the pain caused by arthritis and increase mobility.
4-4. Visit the doctor if you are an athlete with an injury.
If you are a healthy athletic person and have injured yourself doing an athletic activity, you should see the doctor. You may have pulled a tendon or fractured a bone and it may need surgery to be repaired.
Tips
If you have plantar fasciitis, you may find pain relief by rolling a golf ball around on the bottom of your foot.
Treat sores on the skin of your feet immediately with a first aid kit. Blisters can become infected if they break or aren't treated properly.
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It can cause discomfort in the heel or arches.\\nTreatment for plantar fasciitis includes rest, over the counter pain relievers, or heel/toe stretches.\\n\\nHeel spurs are extra bone growths on the bottom of the heel bone that can cause discomfort. They are usually caused by poor posture, inappropriate shoes, or by activities like running.Treatment for heel spurs includes choosing better shoes with a more supportive arch, rest, or over the counter pain relievers.\\n1-3. Recognize the causes of other foot pain.\\nThere are many possible reasons that your foot might hurt in areas other than the heel. Here are some of them:\\n\\nMetatarsalgia is pain that occurs from inflammation in the ball of the foot. It is usually caused by strenuous activities or by shoes that fit poorly.\\nTreatment includes icing or resting the foot, choosing more appropriate shoes, or pain relievers.\\n\\nBunions are bony protrusions on the edge of the foot, usually next to the base of the big toe. They are often caused by shoes that don't fit properly.\\nTreatment includes wearing more comfortable shoes or surgery, if the case is severe.\\n1-4. Identify the sore area of your foot.\\nBefore doing any foot stretches, try to identify if it is your toes, heels, arches, balls of your feet or any other part that is hurting. Does it hurt worse when you are moving or bearing weight? Are you forced to change your gait?\\n1-5. Decide if you are duck- or pigeon-toed.\\nMany people walk with their feet bowed slightly out. This is known as being duck-toed. Other people walk with their feet turned slightly in. This is called being pigeon-toed. Although this may be a comfortable position, the muscles, bones and tendons are not being used properly. Bad foot alignment can be responsible for pain in the feet, knees, hips, and back.\\n2. Practicing Methods to Alleviate Foot Pain\\n2-1. Align your feet.\\nStand with your feet facing forward and use a straight surface like the edge of a rug, a wall, or a yoga mat to align one foot and then the other so that the feet are facing straight forward. This may feel strange at first. Try to adjust your foot position whenever you can remember.\\n2-2. Walk barefoot with good alignment.\\nSchedule some time at home to walk around barefoot. This can increase foot dexterity and stretch the muscles.\\n2-3. Do a straight leg stretch.\\nSit with your legs strait and your feet flat against the wall. Place a pillow underneath your buttocks. Lean forward with your back straight. Hold for 10 seconds. Rest for 10 seconds and repeat 3 times. This stretch is especially important for people who wear high heels.\\n2-4. Do a V stretch.\\nLie on your back with your buttocks a few inches from the wall. Place your legs in a \\\"V\\\" and straighten them. You should feel a stretch in your inner thighs and your arches. Lying with your feet elevated above your chest can also help to reduce swelling.\\n2-5. Do toe stretches.\\nStand up and step forward with your right foot and transfer weight to your right foot. Curl your left toes under so that the tops of the toes touch the floor. Lean forward slightly until you feel a stretch on the top of your feet. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat the stretch 2 to 3 times on each side.\\nAnother simple toe stretch is to simply spread your toes apart as far as they will go. Hold this pose for up to 10 seconds before releasing.\\n2-6. Pick up small objects with your toes.\\nThere are a few easy moves that can help stretch your toes and provide relief. Try curling your toes around a pencil so that they can hold it up. Hold this pose for a few seconds before releasing the pencil. You can repeat this 2-3 times.\\nYou can also try picking up small objects like marbles or markers.\\n2-7. Use your hands to stretch your toes/feet.\\nSit down and put your right foot over the top of your left thigh. Place the fingers of your left hand between the toes on your right foot. This helps to widen your toes and stretch them. Do this stretch for 1 to 5 minutes, and then repeat it on the opposite side.\\n2-8. Use a topical gel.\\nRub sore feet with a topical gel that contains an anti-inflammatory aid. The act of rubbing feet may also relieve muscle tension.\\n2-9. Implement the RICE method.\\nTreat foot soreness with the Rest, Immobilization, Cold, and Elevation (RICE) method if your foot pain is acute. Rest your feet when they start to hurt. Place an ice pack or a bag of ice wrapped in a towel on the most painful parts of your feet and wrap them with a bandage or towel. Elevate your feet so that they are above your heart in order to reduce inflammation.\\nYou can also try the Movement, Elevation, Traction, and Heat (METH) method. While RICE helps reduce swelling and pain, METH can increase blood flow and promote healing.\\n3. Taking Preventative Steps\\n3-1. Evaluate your shoe choices.\\nHigh heels and shoes with little or no arch support may be the reason your feet are hurting. Invest in a few pairs of shoes that are designed to cushion your foot bed and alleviate pain. \\nMake sure that your shoes fit your feet well. They shouldn't be too narrow or too short.\\nYou can get inserts for your shoes to provide extra arch support or to help reduce bunion pain. You can get these at shoe stores or department stores.\\n3-2. Choose shoes with a negative heel.\\nThese shoes place the heel slightly lower than the ball of the foot and take pressure off the ball of the foot. They can also stretch the calf muscles. This can help alleviate pain especially for people who have intense pain in the front or ball of the foot.\\n3-3. Always stretch your feet before leaving the house.\\nMany people do not address the muscles in their feet when they stretch. Develop a routine to help alleviate day to day pain.\\n4. Knowing When to Seek Medical Attention\\n4-1. See a doctor if pain persists.\\nIf your pain continues after you have consistently tried all of the stretching and home remedies, there may be something further wrong with your feet that is causing the pain and you should visit a doctor to get their opinion. Even if the outcome is that you have chronic pain and need to take pain relievers, it's important to rule out other possibilities first.\\n4-2. Get severe bunions surgically removed.\\nIf bunions become severe (meaning that they cause continuous pain, limit mobility, or cause foot deformity), you decide to seek medical attention to get them removed. A doctor will either cut the bunion off or drill several holes in the protruding bones and anchor them with a type of mesh that can be tightened to correct the bone movement over time.\\n4-3. Get surgery for severe arthritis foot pain.\\nIf you have extreme pain in your feet because of arthritis, you may be a candidate a fusion surgery. This type of surgery may involve removing cartilage from the joint and then using screws and plates to join two bones together so that they no longer move. This can help alleviate the pain caused by arthritis and increase mobility.\\n4-4. Visit the doctor if you are an athlete with an injury.\\nIf you are a healthy athletic person and have injured yourself doing an athletic activity, you should see the doctor. You may have pulled a tendon or fractured a bone and it may need surgery to be repaired.\\nTips\\nIf you have plantar fasciitis, you may find pain relief by rolling a golf ball around on the bottom of your foot.\\nTreat sores on the skin of your feet immediately with a first aid kit. Blisters can become infected if they break or aren't treated properly.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Each human foot is comprised of 26 bones, over 100 muscles, and numerous ligaments and tendons. If your feet are sore, that indicates a problem with how your foot is interacting with internal and/or external factors. Because the feet bear weight and are responsible for how mobile you are, it is important to treat foot pain immediately. As soon as your feet become sore, you may unintentionally change the way you walk or use your feet, and this may possibly lead to bunions, plantar fasciitis, and hammertoes. Although severe foot problems should be treated by a doctor, there are stretches and treatments that can help foot pain and change habits so that it does not become a severe problem.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Identifying the Symptoms and Causes of Foot Pain\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Know the symptoms.\", \"描述\": \"The symptoms for foot pain are fairly obvious. You might need to start taking better care of your feet if you notice any of the following:\\nSoreness in the toes, heels, or balls of your feet\\nBumps or protrusions on any part of your feet\\nDifficulty walking or feeling uncomfortable while walking\\nTenderness to the touch on any part of your feet\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Recognize the causes of heel pain.\", \"描述\": \"There are many things that can cause pain in your heel. Here are some of the most common causes:\\nPlantar fasciitis is the most common reason people have heel pain. It is caused by an irritated plantar fascia, which is the tough tissue that connects the toes to the heel bone. It can cause discomfort in the heel or arches.\\nTreatment for plantar fasciitis includes rest, over the counter pain relievers, or heel/toe stretches.\\n\\nHeel spurs are extra bone growths on the bottom of the heel bone that can cause discomfort. They are usually caused by poor posture, inappropriate shoes, or by activities like running.Treatment for heel spurs includes choosing better shoes with a more supportive arch, rest, or over the counter pain relievers.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Recognize the causes of other foot pain.\", \"描述\": \"There are many possible reasons that your foot might hurt in areas other than the heel. Here are some of them:\\n\\nMetatarsalgia is pain that occurs from inflammation in the ball of the foot. It is usually caused by strenuous activities or by shoes that fit poorly.\\nTreatment includes icing or resting the foot, choosing more appropriate shoes, or pain relievers.\\n\\nBunions are bony protrusions on the edge of the foot, usually next to the base of the big toe. They are often caused by shoes that don't fit properly.\\nTreatment includes wearing more comfortable shoes or surgery, if the case is severe.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Identify the sore area of your foot.\", \"描述\": \"Before doing any foot stretches, try to identify if it is your toes, heels, arches, balls of your feet or any other part that is hurting. Does it hurt worse when you are moving or bearing weight? Are you forced to change your gait?\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Decide if you are duck- or pigeon-toed.\", \"描述\": \"Many people walk with their feet bowed slightly out. This is known as being duck-toed. Other people walk with their feet turned slightly in. This is called being pigeon-toed. Although this may be a comfortable position, the muscles, bones and tendons are not being used properly. Bad foot alignment can be responsible for pain in the feet, knees, hips, and back.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Practicing Methods to Alleviate Foot Pain\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Align your feet.\", \"描述\": \"Stand with your feet facing forward and use a straight surface like the edge of a rug, a wall, or a yoga mat to align one foot and then the other so that the feet are facing straight forward. This may feel strange at first. Try to adjust your foot position whenever you can remember.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Walk barefoot with good alignment.\", \"描述\": \"Schedule some time at home to walk around barefoot. This can increase foot dexterity and stretch the muscles.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Do a straight leg stretch.\", \"描述\": \"Sit with your legs strait and your feet flat against the wall. Place a pillow underneath your buttocks. Lean forward with your back straight. Hold for 10 seconds. Rest for 10 seconds and repeat 3 times. This stretch is especially important for people who wear high heels.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Do a V stretch.\", \"描述\": \"Lie on your back with your buttocks a few inches from the wall. Place your legs in a \\\"V\\\" and straighten them. You should feel a stretch in your inner thighs and your arches. Lying with your feet elevated above your chest can also help to reduce swelling.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Do toe stretches.\", \"描述\": \"Stand up and step forward with your right foot and transfer weight to your right foot. Curl your left toes under so that the tops of the toes touch the floor. Lean forward slightly until you feel a stretch on the top of your feet. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat the stretch 2 to 3 times on each side.\\nAnother simple toe stretch is to simply spread your toes apart as far as they will go. Hold this pose for up to 10 seconds before releasing.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Pick up small objects with your toes.\", \"描述\": \"There are a few easy moves that can help stretch your toes and provide relief. Try curling your toes around a pencil so that they can hold it up. Hold this pose for a few seconds before releasing the pencil. You can repeat this 2-3 times.\\nYou can also try picking up small objects like marbles or markers.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Use your hands to stretch your toes/feet.\", \"描述\": \"Sit down and put your right foot over the top of your left thigh. Place the fingers of your left hand between the toes on your right foot. This helps to widen your toes and stretch them. Do this stretch for 1 to 5 minutes, and then repeat it on the opposite side.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Use a topical gel.\", \"描述\": \"Rub sore feet with a topical gel that contains an anti-inflammatory aid. 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1,585 | How to Alleviate Nasal Congestion | 1. Moistening Your Nasal Passages
1-1. Inhale warm, moist air.
Inhaling steam can help to clear your nasal passageways and allow to you to breathe more comfortably. There are several ways to breathe steam safely. For an especially quick option:
Soak a clean towel in hot water and wring it out until the towel is damp.
Make sure the towel is a safe temperature.
Place the towel over your nose and mouth and breathe deeply and evenly.
1-2. Take a hot shower.
Turn the shower on at the hottest water setting. Let it run for a few minutes to steam up the bathroom. Be sure to reduce the temperature to a safe, warm temperature before entering the shower. Breathe deeply, and relax!
1-3. Give yourself a custom steam treatment.
Heat distilled water to just below boiling and pour it into a container that is stable and heat safe. Secure the container by setting it on a flat surface and make sure the rising steam is not too hot to breathe safely. Lean over the container and deeply breathe in the steam. For maximum steaminess, tent a towel over your head and the container.
1-4. Get a humidifier or vaporizer.
This may be an especially worthy measure to take if you’re spending time in an environment with dry air. Both add moisture to the air, which will ease congestion due to a cold or dry nasal passages. Vaporizers increase air humidity by producing steam, and some include features that allow you to vaporize menthols or other additives that may further increase your comfort.
1-5. Hydrate heavily.
This is an important step, both in the short and long term. Staying hydrated can help keep your mucus thin, which can help keep your nasal passages from blocking up.
As a rule of thumb, men should drink at least 13 cups (3 liters) of liquid per day, and women should drink nine cups (2.2 liters). When ill, you should be drinking even more!
Hot tea, clear broth, and hot water with lemon and honey are great beverages options, as rising steam will immediately improve breathing, and hydration is a key aspect of getting and staying healthy! Just make sure they are not so hot you burn your mouth!
Avoid beverages with alcohol, high amounts of sugar, and caffeine. These drinks can work against your body’s ability to stay hydrated.
1-6. Use a saline spray.
Saline spray, which is actually just salt water, will often immediately alleviate congestion-related discomfort.
Make your own saline spray with 1 teaspoon of table salt and 2 cups of warm water. Stir until salt is dissolved and apply to nostril with a nasal syringe.
1-7. Use a nasal irrigation tool.
Some readily available options include squeeze bottles, bulb syringes, or Neti-pots. Flush the nasal passages with a sterile saline solution. This will remove thickened mucus and allergens that are the most likely culprits of nasal congestion.
Make your own saline solution by mixing 16 ounces of lukewarm water with 1 teaspoon of salt. Adding a ½ teaspoon of baking soda will reduce the stinging sensation.
Squirt the solution into one nostril, then let it drain through your nasal cavity and out the other nostril. Be sure to keep your mouth open and don't breathe through your nose.
2. Taking Supplements and Over-the-Counter Medications
2-1. Take Zinc.
Zinc may prevent cold viruses from replicating and is thought to shorten the duration of your cold.
You’ll benefit most from taking zinc as soon as cold symptoms appear.
Take zinc as a throat lozenge. Allowed it to fully dissolve in the mouth — do not chew or swallow.
When purchasing zinc, make sure the source is either zinc gluconate or zinc acetate.
Take 75 mg of zinc every 24 hours while symptoms persist. The upper intake level of zinc is 40 mg per day. Do not exceed 40mg daily of zinc for more than a few days in a row.
The combination of excess zinc and low copper levels can actually suppress immune system; Make sure you have adequate copper intake while using higher than usual doses of zinc.
2-2. Take vitamin C.
Recent research indicates that vitamin C does little on its own to reduce the length or severity of colds. If, however, your body endures high physical stress, vitamin C may increase your resistance to colds.
Any dosage of vitamin C over 500 mg cannot be absorbed by the body. 1,000 mg spread over the course of a day is plenty.
Do not take more than 2,000 mg of vitamin C per day.
Do not take vitamin C supplements if you have kidney disease.
2-3. Use an over-the-counter decongestant.
These reduce swelling, which eases stuffiness and pressure associated with congestion. Phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, and pseudoephedrine are especially common types of decongestants. There are several forms to choose from, including sprays and pills. Always follow the directions on the medication's packaging.
Be careful with decongestant sprays. They should not be used for more than three consecutive days. Using longer than this can lead to rebound symptoms, meaning your symptoms may return even worse than before.
Limit decongestant use when pregnant. Past studies have tied phenylephrine and phenylpropanolamine use during the first trimester of pregnancy to rare birth defects. More recently, research has indicated that pregnant women can safely use over-the-counter decongestants for short-term ailments. Use only those products that are appropriate for the symptoms while pregnant and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking medications while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not take decongestants while breastfeeding.
Do not take decongestants if you are taking monoamine oxidase-inhibiting antidepressants.
Consult a doctor before taking decongestants if you have:
Diabetes
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Hyperthyroidism
An enlarged prostate gland
Liver damage (such as cirrhosis)
Kidney disease
Heart disease (or weak blood circulation)
Glaucoma
2-4. Use an antihistamine.
If a stuffy nose is caused by an irritant that leads to an allergic reaction, antihistamines will be especially effective in relieving congestion.
Take care when using antihistamines, as they may cause you to become drowsy. Do not operate a vehicle while taking antihistamines if you are unaccustomed to their effects upon your body.
Do not take antihistamines if you are breastfeeding. Though most antihistamines are safe during pregnancy, they may irritate your nursing baby, and may decrease the flow of breastmilk.
3. Alleviating Congestion With Spice and Aroma
3-1. Eat spicy food.
Get your nose running by thinning built-up mucus. Sometimes even a sniff of spicy food will work! Try these:
Hot peppers, especially chili peppers
Ginger
Garlic
Horseradish
3-2. Add essential oils to your steam.
Throughout history, cultures have used different herbs and botanicals to supplement steam’s ability to provide relief from congestion. Essential oils, which are condensed botanical material, are available as therapeutic grade quality, and can easily be added to vaporizers or steam treatments of other sorts.
To make your own essential oils, three drops of oil will be plenty for four cups of water. In the steam treatment described above, add oil to water once it is removed from heat. Take care; essential oils have an especially potent aroma. There are many essential oils to choose from, and many will have similarly effects. Try these:
Peppermint. Peppermint has lots of menthol in it, which may be comforting.
Eucalyptus
Rosemary
Lavender
Tea tree
3-3. Drink Peppermint tea!
This provides steam, a soothing aromatic, and hydration. Make your own by steeping 1 teaspoon of dried peppermint leaves in 1 cup of boiling water for 10 minutes. While you wait for the tea to cool, menthol in the rising steam will provide great congestion alleviation.
Tips
Stay away from chlorinated water, which can irritate mucus membranes and make your congestion worse.[13]
X
Research source
Some medications include both an antihistamine and a decongestant. These will treat sniffling and sneezing along with mucus and sinus pressure.
Sleep on two pillows to elevate your head. This can help the sinuses drain and lead to less congestion.
Warnings
Helping babies breathe clearly during a cold requires extra special care. The methods included in this article are meant for adults. Talk to your child's doctor for advice on caring for your baby.
Though nasal congestion is usually just an annoyance, it may indicate a more serious issue. Call your doctor if:[14]
X
Trustworthy Source
Mayo Clinic
Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals
Go to source
You have a severe headache or neck pain.
Your symptoms last more than 10 days.
You have a high fever, particularly if it lasts more than three days.
You have persistent, bloody, or green nasal discharge and sinus pain or fever.
You also have a bad cough or sore throat.
Don't be tricked by the spiciness of Wasabi. This food can actually worsen congestion.
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Lean over the container and deeply breathe in the steam. For maximum steaminess, tent a towel over your head and the container.\\n1-4. Get a humidifier or vaporizer.\\nThis may be an especially worthy measure to take if you’re spending time in an environment with dry air. Both add moisture to the air, which will ease congestion due to a cold or dry nasal passages. Vaporizers increase air humidity by producing steam, and some include features that allow you to vaporize menthols or other additives that may further increase your comfort.\\n1-5. Hydrate heavily.\\nThis is an important step, both in the short and long term. Staying hydrated can help keep your mucus thin, which can help keep your nasal passages from blocking up.\\nAs a rule of thumb, men should drink at least 13 cups (3 liters) of liquid per day, and women should drink nine cups (2.2 liters). When ill, you should be drinking even more!\\nHot tea, clear broth, and hot water with lemon and honey are great beverages options, as rising steam will immediately improve breathing, and hydration is a key aspect of getting and staying healthy! Just make sure they are not so hot you burn your mouth!\\nAvoid beverages with alcohol, high amounts of sugar, and caffeine. These drinks can work against your body’s ability to stay hydrated.\\n1-6. Use a saline spray.\\nSaline spray, which is actually just salt water, will often immediately alleviate congestion-related discomfort.\\nMake your own saline spray with 1 teaspoon of table salt and 2 cups of warm water. Stir until salt is dissolved and apply to nostril with a nasal syringe.\\n1-7. Use a nasal irrigation tool.\\nSome readily available options include squeeze bottles, bulb syringes, or Neti-pots. Flush the nasal passages with a sterile saline solution. This will remove thickened mucus and allergens that are the most likely culprits of nasal congestion. \\nMake your own saline solution by mixing 16 ounces of lukewarm water with 1 teaspoon of salt. Adding a ½ teaspoon of baking soda will reduce the stinging sensation.\\nSquirt the solution into one nostril, then let it drain through your nasal cavity and out the other nostril. Be sure to keep your mouth open and don't breathe through your nose.\\n2. Taking Supplements and Over-the-Counter Medications\\n2-1. Take Zinc.\\nZinc may prevent cold viruses from replicating and is thought to shorten the duration of your cold.\\nYou’ll benefit most from taking zinc as soon as cold symptoms appear.\\nTake zinc as a throat lozenge. Allowed it to fully dissolve in the mouth — do not chew or swallow.\\nWhen purchasing zinc, make sure the source is either zinc gluconate or zinc acetate.\\nTake 75 mg of zinc every 24 hours while symptoms persist. The upper intake level of zinc is 40 mg per day. Do not exceed 40mg daily of zinc for more than a few days in a row.\\nThe combination of excess zinc and low copper levels can actually suppress immune system; Make sure you have adequate copper intake while using higher than usual doses of zinc.\\n2-2. Take vitamin C.\\nRecent research indicates that vitamin C does little on its own to reduce the length or severity of colds. If, however, your body endures high physical stress, vitamin C may increase your resistance to colds.\\nAny dosage of vitamin C over 500 mg cannot be absorbed by the body. 1,000 mg spread over the course of a day is plenty.\\nDo not take more than 2,000 mg of vitamin C per day.\\nDo not take vitamin C supplements if you have kidney disease.\\n2-3. Use an over-the-counter decongestant.\\nThese reduce swelling, which eases stuffiness and pressure associated with congestion. Phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, and pseudoephedrine are especially common types of decongestants. There are several forms to choose from, including sprays and pills. Always follow the directions on the medication's packaging.\\nBe careful with decongestant sprays. They should not be used for more than three consecutive days. Using longer than this can lead to rebound symptoms, meaning your symptoms may return even worse than before.\\nLimit decongestant use when pregnant. Past studies have tied phenylephrine and phenylpropanolamine use during the first trimester of pregnancy to rare birth defects. More recently, research has indicated that pregnant women can safely use over-the-counter decongestants for short-term ailments. Use only those products that are appropriate for the symptoms while pregnant and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking medications while pregnant or breastfeeding.\\nDo not take decongestants while breastfeeding.\\nDo not take decongestants if you are taking monoamine oxidase-inhibiting antidepressants.\\nConsult a doctor before taking decongestants if you have:\\nDiabetes\\nHigh blood pressure (hypertension)\\nHyperthyroidism\\nAn enlarged prostate gland\\nLiver damage (such as cirrhosis)\\nKidney disease\\nHeart disease (or weak blood circulation)\\nGlaucoma\\n2-4. Use an antihistamine.\\nIf a stuffy nose is caused by an irritant that leads to an allergic reaction, antihistamines will be especially effective in relieving congestion.\\nTake care when using antihistamines, as they may cause you to become drowsy. Do not operate a vehicle while taking antihistamines if you are unaccustomed to their effects upon your body.\\nDo not take antihistamines if you are breastfeeding. Though most antihistamines are safe during pregnancy, they may irritate your nursing baby, and may decrease the flow of breastmilk.\\n3. Alleviating Congestion With Spice and Aroma\\n3-1. Eat spicy food.\\nGet your nose running by thinning built-up mucus. Sometimes even a sniff of spicy food will work! Try these:\\nHot peppers, especially chili peppers\\nGinger\\nGarlic\\nHorseradish\\n3-2. Add essential oils to your steam.\\nThroughout history, cultures have used different herbs and botanicals to supplement steam’s ability to provide relief from congestion. Essential oils, which are condensed botanical material, are available as therapeutic grade quality, and can easily be added to vaporizers or steam treatments of other sorts.\\nTo make your own essential oils, three drops of oil will be plenty for four cups of water. In the steam treatment described above, add oil to water once it is removed from heat. Take care; essential oils have an especially potent aroma. 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The methods included in this article are meant for adults. Talk to your child's doctor for advice on caring for your baby.\\nThough nasal congestion is usually just an annoyance, it may indicate a more serious issue. Call your doctor if:[14]\\nX\\nTrustworthy Source\\nMayo Clinic\\nEducational website from one of the world's leading hospitals\\nGo to source\\n\\n\\nYou have a severe headache or neck pain.\\nYour symptoms last more than 10 days.\\nYou have a high fever, particularly if it lasts more than three days.\\nYou have persistent, bloody, or green nasal discharge and sinus pain or fever.\\nYou also have a bad cough or sore throat.\\nDon't be tricked by the spiciness of Wasabi. This food can actually worsen congestion.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"There are all sorts of ways to wind up with a stuffy nose, which is usually caused by inflammation of your sinus tissues and the buildup of mucus along your nasal passages. Fortunately, there are also many effective methods to get rid of nasal congestion quickly and safely.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Moistening Your Nasal Passages\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Inhale warm, moist air.\", \"描述\": \"Inhaling steam can help to clear your nasal passageways and allow to you to breathe more comfortably. There are several ways to breathe steam safely. For an especially quick option:\\nSoak a clean towel in hot water and wring it out until the towel is damp.\\nMake sure the towel is a safe temperature.\\nPlace the towel over your nose and mouth and breathe deeply and evenly.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Take a hot shower.\", \"描述\": \"Turn the shower on at the hottest water setting. Let it run for a few minutes to steam up the bathroom. Be sure to reduce the temperature to a safe, warm temperature before entering the shower. Breathe deeply, and relax!\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Give yourself a custom steam treatment.\", \"描述\": \"Heat distilled water to just below boiling and pour it into a container that is stable and heat safe. Secure the container by setting it on a flat surface and make sure the rising steam is not too hot to breathe safely. Lean over the container and deeply breathe in the steam. For maximum steaminess, tent a towel over your head and the container.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Get a humidifier or vaporizer.\", \"描述\": \"This may be an especially worthy measure to take if you’re spending time in an environment with dry air. Both add moisture to the air, which will ease congestion due to a cold or dry nasal passages. Vaporizers increase air humidity by producing steam, and some include features that allow you to vaporize menthols or other additives that may further increase your comfort.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Hydrate heavily.\", \"描述\": \"This is an important step, both in the short and long term. Staying hydrated can help keep your mucus thin, which can help keep your nasal passages from blocking up.\\nAs a rule of thumb, men should drink at least 13 cups (3 liters) of liquid per day, and women should drink nine cups (2.2 liters). When ill, you should be drinking even more!\\nHot tea, clear broth, and hot water with lemon and honey are great beverages options, as rising steam will immediately improve breathing, and hydration is a key aspect of getting and staying healthy! Just make sure they are not so hot you burn your mouth!\\nAvoid beverages with alcohol, high amounts of sugar, and caffeine. These drinks can work against your body’s ability to stay hydrated.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Use a saline spray.\", \"描述\": \"Saline spray, which is actually just salt water, will often immediately alleviate congestion-related discomfort.\\nMake your own saline spray with 1 teaspoon of table salt and 2 cups of warm water. Stir until salt is dissolved and apply to nostril with a nasal syringe.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Use a nasal irrigation tool.\", \"描述\": \"Some readily available options include squeeze bottles, bulb syringes, or Neti-pots. Flush the nasal passages with a sterile saline solution. This will remove thickened mucus and allergens that are the most likely culprits of nasal congestion. \\nMake your own saline solution by mixing 16 ounces of lukewarm water with 1 teaspoon of salt. Adding a ½ teaspoon of baking soda will reduce the stinging sensation.\\nSquirt the solution into one nostril, then let it drain through your nasal cavity and out the other nostril. Be sure to keep your mouth open and don't breathe through your nose.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Taking Supplements and Over-the-Counter Medications\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Take Zinc.\", \"描述\": \"Zinc may prevent cold viruses from replicating and is thought to shorten the duration of your cold.\\nYou’ll benefit most from taking zinc as soon as cold symptoms appear.\\nTake zinc as a throat lozenge. Allowed it to fully dissolve in the mouth — do not chew or swallow.\\nWhen purchasing zinc, make sure the source is either zinc gluconate or zinc acetate.\\nTake 75 mg of zinc every 24 hours while symptoms persist. The upper intake level of zinc is 40 mg per day. Do not exceed 40mg daily of zinc for more than a few days in a row.\\nThe combination of excess zinc and low copper levels can actually suppress immune system; Make sure you have adequate copper intake while using higher than usual doses of zinc.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Take vitamin C.\", \"描述\": \"Recent research indicates that vitamin C does little on its own to reduce the length or severity of colds. If, however, your body endures high physical stress, vitamin C may increase your resistance to colds.\\nAny dosage of vitamin C over 500 mg cannot be absorbed by the body. 1,000 mg spread over the course of a day is plenty.\\nDo not take more than 2,000 mg of vitamin C per day.\\nDo not take vitamin C supplements if you have kidney disease.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Use an over-the-counter decongestant.\", \"描述\": \"These reduce swelling, which eases stuffiness and pressure associated with congestion. Phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, and pseudoephedrine are especially common types of decongestants. There are several forms to choose from, including sprays and pills. Always follow the directions on the medication's packaging.\\nBe careful with decongestant sprays. They should not be used for more than three consecutive days. Using longer than this can lead to rebound symptoms, meaning your symptoms may return even worse than before.\\nLimit decongestant use when pregnant. Past studies have tied phenylephrine and phenylpropanolamine use during the first trimester of pregnancy to rare birth defects. More recently, research has indicated that pregnant women can safely use over-the-counter decongestants for short-term ailments. Use only those products that are appropriate for the symptoms while pregnant and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking medications while pregnant or breastfeeding.\\nDo not take decongestants while breastfeeding.\\nDo not take decongestants if you are taking monoamine oxidase-inhibiting antidepressants.\\nConsult a doctor before taking decongestants if you have:\\nDiabetes\\nHigh blood pressure (hypertension)\\nHyperthyroidism\\nAn enlarged prostate gland\\nLiver damage (such as cirrhosis)\\nKidney disease\\nHeart disease (or weak blood circulation)\\nGlaucoma\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Use an antihistamine.\", \"描述\": \"If a stuffy nose is caused by an irritant that leads to an allergic reaction, antihistamines will be especially effective in relieving congestion.\\nTake care when using antihistamines, as they may cause you to become drowsy. Do not operate a vehicle while taking antihistamines if you are unaccustomed to their effects upon your body.\\nDo not take antihistamines if you are breastfeeding. Though most antihistamines are safe during pregnancy, they may irritate your nursing baby, and may decrease the flow of breastmilk.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Alleviating Congestion With Spice and Aroma\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Eat spicy food.\", \"描述\": \"Get your nose running by thinning built-up mucus. Sometimes even a sniff of spicy food will work! Try these:\\nHot peppers, especially chili peppers\\nGinger\\nGarlic\\nHorseradish\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Add essential oils to your steam.\", \"描述\": \"Throughout history, cultures have used different herbs and botanicals to supplement steam’s ability to provide relief from congestion. Essential oils, which are condensed botanical material, are available as therapeutic grade quality, and can easily be added to vaporizers or steam treatments of other sorts.\\nTo make your own essential oils, three drops of oil will be plenty for four cups of water. In the steam treatment described above, add oil to water once it is removed from heat. Take care; essential oils have an especially potent aroma. There are many essential oils to choose from, and many will have similarly effects. Try these:\\nPeppermint. Peppermint has lots of menthol in it, which may be comforting.\\nEucalyptus\\nRosemary\\nLavender\\nTea tree\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Drink Peppermint tea!\", \"描述\": \"This provides steam, a soothing aromatic, and hydration. Make your own by steeping 1 teaspoon of dried peppermint leaves in 1 cup of boiling water for 10 minutes. While you wait for the tea to cool, menthol in the rising steam will provide great congestion alleviation.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Stay away from chlorinated water, which can irritate mucus membranes and make your congestion worse.[13]\\nX\\nResearch source\\n\", \"Some medications include both an antihistamine and a decongestant. These will treat sniffling and sneezing along with mucus and sinus pressure.\\n\", \"Sleep on two pillows to elevate your head. This can help the sinuses drain and lead to less congestion.\\n\"], \"注意事项\": [\"Helping babies breathe clearly during a cold requires extra special care. The methods included in this article are meant for adults. Talk to your child's doctor for advice on caring for your baby.\\n\", \"Though nasal congestion is usually just an annoyance, it may indicate a more serious issue. 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1,586 | How to Alleviate Nausea from Medicine | 1. Alleviating Nausea at Home
1-1. Take medications after eating.
Unless a drug is specifically meant to be taken on an empty stomach (double-check with your doctor), you should take medications with food, preferably immediately after a meal. Food can absorb and dilute the compounds that trigger nausea, particularly if you're taking antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) and even multivitamins.
Don't get too full and bloated with large meals — it may make nausea worse. Instead, eat smaller meals throughout the day.
Don't skip meals. Eat regularly, even if it's just a snack, such as a piece of bread or fruit or a few saltine crackers.
Eating a light meal a few hours before a chemotherapy treatment also may help combat nausea.
1-2. Avoid fatty and fried foods.
Along with eating smaller portions more frequently through the day, it's also best to avoid foods that are fatty, fried or exceptionally sweet when you take medication because all can increase the risk of nausea/vomiting. Stick to bland foods, prepared naturally and higher in protein, such as a turkey sandwich without mayonnaise.
It's also a good idea to avoid cooking foods that leave an unpleasant odor in your house, such as fatty foods, garlic and onions.
Consider making and consuming fresh fruit smoothies before taking medications. Add in some veggies for fiber, protein powder and plain yogurt to buffer any acidity.
Chemotherapy patients should cook and freeze bland meals prior to treatment to avoid cooking when they don't feel well.
1-3. Drink lots of fluids between meals.
Drinking lots of fluids between meals can also help alleviate nausea from taking medicine. Try drinking cool beverages, such as filtered water, unsweetened fruit juices, herbal tea or ginger ale that's lost its carbonation. Drink them slowly and don't gulp them, as too much air in your stomach causes bloating.
Avoid drinking coffee and colas — they are too acidic and may upset your stomach.
It's better to drink small amounts throughout the day, rather than large amounts less frequently.
Don't drink too much liquid with your meals because your digestive enzymes get diluted and your stomach can get too full.
1-4. Rest, but don't lay flat.
Resting after you've eaten a small meal and taken medicine can help settle your stomach, keep you calm and alleviate nausea. The key is not to do any vigorous activity for at least 30 minutes or so after eating, but don't lie down while you’re resting either — it promotes indigestion and heartburn, which can contribute to nausea.
Instead of lying on the sofa, sit up in a comfortable chair and read or watch TV.
Go for a relaxing slow-paced walk around your neighborhood and get some fresh air if the weather allows it.
1-5. Don't take too much medication.
Taking more medication than recommended is a common cause of nausea and vomiting, so read labels carefully and follow your doctor's instructions precisely. Some people think if a little medicine is good, then more must be better, but that's never the case with medications.
Medications in larger than recommended doses are toxic and commonly trigger nausea and vomiting because your body is trying to prevent over-toxicity.
Tell your doctor if you've suddenly lost a lot of weight because your medication dosages will likely have to be lowered to prevent side effects such as nausea.
Really going overboard with too much medication can lead to overdose symptoms, which may include loss of consciousness and potential death — the nausea and vomiting stage is often skipped.
1-6. Take some medications just prior to bedtime.
The time of day a drug is taken is sometimes an important consideration when trying preventing nausea caused by dizziness. For example, taking antidepressant medications called SSRIs at bedtime prevents the vomiting center of your brain from being activated by any dizziness because you're asleep.
This strategy can be used for essentially all medications, although eating before bedtime can be risky for indigestion and heartburn. As such, have a little snack about an hour before bedtime, then take your medication right before retiring.
If you're taking medications for pain relief, you'll likely want the symptomatic relief while you're awake during the day.
1-7. Consider using herbal remedies.
There are some herbal (plant-based) remedies that are helpful for combating nausea, but you have to be very careful they don't interact negatively with your medicine. Ginger is one of the most recognized herbal treatments for nausea because it can soothe an upset stomach (it has anti-inflammatory properties), but it doesn't interact with most drugs. Ginger is particularly helpful for chemotherapy patients.
You can eat pickled ginger (the stuff that often comes with sushi), or take capsules/pills. Beverages made with real ginger may also be helpful.
Peppermint is another traditional remedy used for nausea, indigestion and upset stomachs. Both peppermint leaves (made into a tea) and peppermint oil (taken under the tongue) can be used to combat nausea from medication use.
Red raspberry leaf herbal tea is a traditional remedy used to combat morning sickness, but it might also be helpful for other types of nausea. Make sure to steep the leaves in hot water for at least 15 minutes for best results.
2. Seeking Medical Help for Nausea
2-1. Consult your doctor about switching formulations.
Discuss the severity and frequency of your nausea with your doctor if it's caused by taking medication. In addition to altering the timing and dosages of your medications, he may be able to switch formulations or change to an alternate type of drug with similar properties. Don't make any changes yourself without consulting your doctor.
Switching from tablets to liquid formulations might significantly alleviate nausea, especially in people who gag when they take tablets, pills or capsules.
In some cases, changing to a different manufacturer or to a generic brand can make a difference due to the use of different dyes, binders and sweeteners used in pills.
The taste of medication can make a big difference. Some people prefer sweet flavors, others prefer bitter or tasteless medication.
2-2. Ask about dopamine antagonists.
If changing dosages, formulations and brands doesn't alleviate your nausea while taking your prescribed medicine, then your doctor may give you an anti-nausea agent. For example, dopamine agonists are especially effective for preventing nausea caused by strong painkillers (opioids), but they can also be beneficial for nausea caused by most other medications.
Dopamine agonists minimize the effect of dopamine at the brain's vomiting/nausea center, which is in the medulla.
Dopamine agonists are a good choice for reducing nausea if you're taking medications short-term, such as antibiotics or NSAIDs.
Using dopamine agonists for too long (or taking too much) can actually trigger nausea, loss of appetite and vomiting.
2-3. Try serotonin antagonists for long-term results.
The use of serotonin receptor antagonists (ondansetron, granisetron) may be beneficial for long-term prevention of nausea caused by medication use. In general, serotonin antagonists are safer and have fewer side effects compared to dopamine agonists, but they're also more expensive, so their use is often limited by cost to the patient.
Selective serotonin antagonists inhibit the action of serotonin in the small intestine, vagus nerve and chemoreceptor trigger zone in the stomach. Consequently, the medullary vomiting center is not stimulated.
Due to their diffuse blockage of serotonin, these drugs are the primary choice for a variety of causes of nausea.
Ondansetron (Zofran, Zuplenz) is one of the most commonly prescribed anti-nausea drugs.
Tips
In addition to a small amount of food, you can also take your medicine with a tablespoon of antacid to help coat your stomach.
Nausea is a common drug-related side effect with many potential causes.
If you feel nauseous and bloated, make sure you’re having regular bowel movements.
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Avoid fatty and fried foods.\\nAlong with eating smaller portions more frequently through the day, it's also best to avoid foods that are fatty, fried or exceptionally sweet when you take medication because all can increase the risk of nausea/vomiting. Stick to bland foods, prepared naturally and higher in protein, such as a turkey sandwich without mayonnaise.\\nIt's also a good idea to avoid cooking foods that leave an unpleasant odor in your house, such as fatty foods, garlic and onions.\\nConsider making and consuming fresh fruit smoothies before taking medications. Add in some veggies for fiber, protein powder and plain yogurt to buffer any acidity.\\nChemotherapy patients should cook and freeze bland meals prior to treatment to avoid cooking when they don't feel well.\\n1-3. Drink lots of fluids between meals.\\nDrinking lots of fluids between meals can also help alleviate nausea from taking medicine. Try drinking cool beverages, such as filtered water, unsweetened fruit juices, herbal tea or ginger ale that's lost its carbonation. Drink them slowly and don't gulp them, as too much air in your stomach causes bloating.\\nAvoid drinking coffee and colas — they are too acidic and may upset your stomach.\\nIt's better to drink small amounts throughout the day, rather than large amounts less frequently.\\nDon't drink too much liquid with your meals because your digestive enzymes get diluted and your stomach can get too full.\\n1-4. Rest, but don't lay flat.\\nResting after you've eaten a small meal and taken medicine can help settle your stomach, keep you calm and alleviate nausea. The key is not to do any vigorous activity for at least 30 minutes or so after eating, but don't lie down while you’re resting either — it promotes indigestion and heartburn, which can contribute to nausea.\\nInstead of lying on the sofa, sit up in a comfortable chair and read or watch TV.\\nGo for a relaxing slow-paced walk around your neighborhood and get some fresh air if the weather allows it.\\n1-5. Don't take too much medication.\\nTaking more medication than recommended is a common cause of nausea and vomiting, so read labels carefully and follow your doctor's instructions precisely. Some people think if a little medicine is good, then more must be better, but that's never the case with medications.\\nMedications in larger than recommended doses are toxic and commonly trigger nausea and vomiting because your body is trying to prevent over-toxicity.\\nTell your doctor if you've suddenly lost a lot of weight because your medication dosages will likely have to be lowered to prevent side effects such as nausea.\\nReally going overboard with too much medication can lead to overdose symptoms, which may include loss of consciousness and potential death — the nausea and vomiting stage is often skipped.\\n1-6. Take some medications just prior to bedtime.\\nThe time of day a drug is taken is sometimes an important consideration when trying preventing nausea caused by dizziness. For example, taking antidepressant medications called SSRIs at bedtime prevents the vomiting center of your brain from being activated by any dizziness because you're asleep.\\nThis strategy can be used for essentially all medications, although eating before bedtime can be risky for indigestion and heartburn. As such, have a little snack about an hour before bedtime, then take your medication right before retiring.\\nIf you're taking medications for pain relief, you'll likely want the symptomatic relief while you're awake during the day.\\n1-7. Consider using herbal remedies.\\nThere are some herbal (plant-based) remedies that are helpful for combating nausea, but you have to be very careful they don't interact negatively with your medicine. Ginger is one of the most recognized herbal treatments for nausea because it can soothe an upset stomach (it has anti-inflammatory properties), but it doesn't interact with most drugs. Ginger is particularly helpful for chemotherapy patients.\\nYou can eat pickled ginger (the stuff that often comes with sushi), or take capsules/pills. Beverages made with real ginger may also be helpful.\\nPeppermint is another traditional remedy used for nausea, indigestion and upset stomachs. Both peppermint leaves (made into a tea) and peppermint oil (taken under the tongue) can be used to combat nausea from medication use.\\nRed raspberry leaf herbal tea is a traditional remedy used to combat morning sickness, but it might also be helpful for other types of nausea. Make sure to steep the leaves in hot water for at least 15 minutes for best results.\\n2. Seeking Medical Help for Nausea\\n2-1. Consult your doctor about switching formulations.\\nDiscuss the severity and frequency of your nausea with your doctor if it's caused by taking medication. In addition to altering the timing and dosages of your medications, he may be able to switch formulations or change to an alternate type of drug with similar properties. Don't make any changes yourself without consulting your doctor.\\nSwitching from tablets to liquid formulations might significantly alleviate nausea, especially in people who gag when they take tablets, pills or capsules.\\nIn some cases, changing to a different manufacturer or to a generic brand can make a difference due to the use of different dyes, binders and sweeteners used in pills.\\nThe taste of medication can make a big difference. Some people prefer sweet flavors, others prefer bitter or tasteless medication.\\n2-2. Ask about dopamine antagonists.\\nIf changing dosages, formulations and brands doesn't alleviate your nausea while taking your prescribed medicine, then your doctor may give you an anti-nausea agent. For example, dopamine agonists are especially effective for preventing nausea caused by strong painkillers (opioids), but they can also be beneficial for nausea caused by most other medications.\\nDopamine agonists minimize the effect of dopamine at the brain's vomiting/nausea center, which is in the medulla.\\nDopamine agonists are a good choice for reducing nausea if you're taking medications short-term, such as antibiotics or NSAIDs.\\nUsing dopamine agonists for too long (or taking too much) can actually trigger nausea, loss of appetite and vomiting.\\n2-3. Try serotonin antagonists for long-term results.\\nThe use of serotonin receptor antagonists (ondansetron, granisetron) may be beneficial for long-term prevention of nausea caused by medication use. In general, serotonin antagonists are safer and have fewer side effects compared to dopamine agonists, but they're also more expensive, so their use is often limited by cost to the patient.\\nSelective serotonin antagonists inhibit the action of serotonin in the small intestine, vagus nerve and chemoreceptor trigger zone in the stomach. Consequently, the medullary vomiting center is not stimulated.\\nDue to their diffuse blockage of serotonin, these drugs are the primary choice for a variety of causes of nausea.\\nOndansetron (Zofran, Zuplenz) is one of the most commonly prescribed anti-nausea drugs.\\nTips\\nIn addition to a small amount of food, you can also take your medicine with a tablespoon of antacid to help coat your stomach.\\nNausea is a common drug-related side effect with many potential causes.\\nIf you feel nauseous and bloated, make sure you’re having regular bowel movements.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Experts say that nausea is one of the most common side effects reported by patients taking medication. Many medications can cause nausea and digestive problems, but antibiotics, anti-depressants, chemotherapy drugs, and anti-inflammatory drugs are some of the biggest culprits. If your nausea is severe or seems to be causing weight loss or dehydration, you should talk to your health care provider as soon as possible. Otherwise, researchers suggest that simple tweaks to your diet or to the timing of your medication may help you feel better.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Alleviating Nausea at Home\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Take medications after eating.\", \"描述\": \"Unless a drug is specifically meant to be taken on an empty stomach (double-check with your doctor), you should take medications with food, preferably immediately after a meal. Food can absorb and dilute the compounds that trigger nausea, particularly if you're taking antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) and even multivitamins.\\nDon't get too full and bloated with large meals — it may make nausea worse. Instead, eat smaller meals throughout the day.\\nDon't skip meals. Eat regularly, even if it's just a snack, such as a piece of bread or fruit or a few saltine crackers.\\nEating a light meal a few hours before a chemotherapy treatment also may help combat nausea.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Avoid fatty and fried foods.\", \"描述\": \"Along with eating smaller portions more frequently through the day, it's also best to avoid foods that are fatty, fried or exceptionally sweet when you take medication because all can increase the risk of nausea/vomiting. Stick to bland foods, prepared naturally and higher in protein, such as a turkey sandwich without mayonnaise.\\nIt's also a good idea to avoid cooking foods that leave an unpleasant odor in your house, such as fatty foods, garlic and onions.\\nConsider making and consuming fresh fruit smoothies before taking medications. Add in some veggies for fiber, protein powder and plain yogurt to buffer any acidity.\\nChemotherapy patients should cook and freeze bland meals prior to treatment to avoid cooking when they don't feel well.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Drink lots of fluids between meals.\", \"描述\": \"Drinking lots of fluids between meals can also help alleviate nausea from taking medicine. Try drinking cool beverages, such as filtered water, unsweetened fruit juices, herbal tea or ginger ale that's lost its carbonation. Drink them slowly and don't gulp them, as too much air in your stomach causes bloating.\\nAvoid drinking coffee and colas — they are too acidic and may upset your stomach.\\nIt's better to drink small amounts throughout the day, rather than large amounts less frequently.\\nDon't drink too much liquid with your meals because your digestive enzymes get diluted and your stomach can get too full.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Rest, but don't lay flat.\", \"描述\": \"Resting after you've eaten a small meal and taken medicine can help settle your stomach, keep you calm and alleviate nausea. The key is not to do any vigorous activity for at least 30 minutes or so after eating, but don't lie down while you’re resting either — it promotes indigestion and heartburn, which can contribute to nausea.\\nInstead of lying on the sofa, sit up in a comfortable chair and read or watch TV.\\nGo for a relaxing slow-paced walk around your neighborhood and get some fresh air if the weather allows it.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Don't take too much medication.\", \"描述\": \"Taking more medication than recommended is a common cause of nausea and vomiting, so read labels carefully and follow your doctor's instructions precisely. Some people think if a little medicine is good, then more must be better, but that's never the case with medications.\\nMedications in larger than recommended doses are toxic and commonly trigger nausea and vomiting because your body is trying to prevent over-toxicity.\\nTell your doctor if you've suddenly lost a lot of weight because your medication dosages will likely have to be lowered to prevent side effects such as nausea.\\nReally going overboard with too much medication can lead to overdose symptoms, which may include loss of consciousness and potential death — the nausea and vomiting stage is often skipped.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Take some medications just prior to bedtime.\", \"描述\": \"The time of day a drug is taken is sometimes an important consideration when trying preventing nausea caused by dizziness. 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1,587 | How to Alleviate Orthodontic Brace Pain | 1. Changing Your Diet
1-1. Eat soft foods for the first few days.
The bulk of orthodontic brace pain will happen in the first 24 to 72 hours after braces are put on your teeth. During the first few days, eat very soft foods that don’t require much chewing until you are more accustomed to eating with braces. Foods like soups, applesauce and mashed potatoes are good choices.
1-2. Eat cold or frozen foods like ice cream.
Ice cream will give your mouth relief by offering numbing comfort. You can also suck on ice cubes. Put an ice cube in your mouth next to the area that is experiencing the most discomfort. The frozen cube will help numb your mouth and reduce any inflammation that may be occurring.A lot of braces are heat-reactive, which means eating hot foods causes the braces to tighten, causing you pain.
Alternatively, you can freeze a baby teething ring and chew or rest it in your mouth. This will also provide some relief.
Do not chew the ice or ice cubes; hard foods can damage brackets and weaken their hold on your teeth.
You could also try drinking icy cold water.
1-3. Avoid acidic drinks and foods.
Acidic foods and drinks that contain citrus, for example, can aggravate mouth sores or other discomfort in your mouth. Avoid these to eliminate the possibility of further irritating your mouth.
1-4. Avoid hard or sticky foods.
Do not eat certain kinds of foods so that your braces do not break, causing some irritation and additional cost. Hard and sticky foods, such as chips, jerky, gummies, nuts, popcorn and taffy, can be damaging to your braces.
Do not chew on other hard objects, such as pens, pencils or ice cubes.
Some foods can be modified to be braces-friendly. For instance, you can cut apples into slices or cut corn off of the cob before eating.
2. Using Oral Treatments to Relieve Discomfort
2-1. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever.
Pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) can offer some relief from the discomfort of braces. Take a dose of acetaminophen (usually two tablets) every four hours.
Follow the instructions on the label to ensure proper dosage.
You can also take ibuprofen (Advil) instead of Tylenol, although some dentists and orthodontists discourage ibuprofen because it can slow down the process of your teeth moving. At the very least, do not take both kinds of medication – choose one!
2-2. Use a topical anesthetic to numb the pain.
There are a number of over-the-counter medications available that can numb the mouth discomfort that you are experiencing. These are typically anesthetic, meaning that they numb the pain for a few hours, and they come in mouthwashes, rinses and gels. Products such as Orajel and Colgate Orabase can provide some relief.
Follow the instructions on the package for proper application. Some people experience allergies when using these products, so you should be sure to consult the instructions before proceeding.
2-3. Rinse your mouth with salt water.
Salt water will soothe your mouth and treat any sores that may have developed because of the braces rubbing against your cheeks. To make a salt water rinse, put a teaspoon of table salt into a glass of warm water. Stir to dissolve all of the salt. Put a mouthful of this mixture into your mouth and gently swish it around for about one minute. Spit it out in the sink.
Repeat several times a day, particularly in the first few days and whenever you are feeling more pain than normal.
2-4. Rinse your mouth with diluted hydrogen peroxide.
Hydrogen peroxide is an antiseptic and can reduce inflammation that irritates your mouth. Mix one part water with one part 3% hydrogen peroxide in a glass. Put a mouthful of this mixture in your mouth and gently swish it around for about one minute. Spit it out in the sink. Repeat a few times a day.
There are hydrogen peroxide-based products available at grocery and drug stores that are geared toward treating mouth sores and offering relief, such as Colgate Peroxyl Mouthwash.
The taste of hydrogen peroxide might be off-putting to some people, as is the foam that will inevitably generate from swishing it in your mouth.
2-5. Apply orthodontic wax to your mouth.
Orthodontic or dental wax is used as a barrier between your braces and the inside of your mouth. It is readily available at drug stores; your orthodontist may have given you some when you got your braces.
To apply the wax, break off a small piece of wax and roll it into a little ball about the size of a pea to warm it up and make it easier to apply. Use a piece of tissue or cotton to dry the area of your braces where you would like to apply the wax, and press it directly onto the wire or bracket. Repeat as often as necessary.
2-6. Wear the rubber bands that came with your braces.
These mini rubber bands are hooked around your braces, helping to align your braces and jaw in a certain way. They can help in reducing the amount of time needed to straighten your teeth, so wearing them is definitely to your benefit. Your orthodontist will likely instruct you to wear them as much as possible except when eating or brushing, and to replace them frequently.
These rubber bands can often cause discomfort, especially in the first few days after you get your braces. But they can cause more discomfort if you are not used to wearing them. If you only wear them a couple of hours per day or a few times a week, you will experience more discomfort than if you wear them all the time.
3. Changing Your Teeth Cleaning Habits
3-1. Choose a toothpaste for sensitive teeth.
Most brands of toothpaste make a special toothpaste for sensitive teeth. These contain a chemical, potassium nitrate, which helps reduce sensitivity by protecting the nerves in your gums. Most of these toothpastes use a synthetic form of potassium nitrate, although some natural toothpaste brands such as Tom’s of Maine use a natural form. Both forms of potassium nitrate are safe to use.
Follow the directions on the toothpaste tube for proper usage.
3-2. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush.
The bristles on toothbrushes can range from soft to firm. The softer the bristles, the more gentle it will be on your teeth and gums when you brush your teeth. Choose a toothbrush that has soft bristles.
3-3. Brush gently.
If you have a habit of brushing hard on your teeth, this will be especially painful for you in the first few days after you get your braces. Be gentle on your teeth, slowly and carefully brushing in a circular motion. Take your time when brushing and when opening your mouth wide.
3-4. Brush and floss after every meal.
When you have braces, you need to brush and floss after every time you eat, even when you are out of the house. Without this attentive care to your teeth, you risk getting cavities, swollen gums or other tooth problems. During the time you wear braces, your teeth need extra care.
Carry a travel toothbrush, a mini tube of toothpaste and a small packet of floss with you when you are away from home so that you are always prepared to brush after eating.
Make sure to brush all the teeth surface using a 45-degree angle with your brush to avoid plaque build-up near your gums.
4. Visiting your Orthodontist
4-1. Give your braces a trial period before visiting the orthodontist.
Some pain is expected when braces are first put on your teeth. If, however, you are still experiencing intolerable pain after a few weeks, you may want to visit your orthodontist to check in and ask questions.
4-2. Ask your orthodontist to loosen your braces.
If the pain from your braces is too intense, it is possible that they are too tight. Having tighter braces does not necessarily mean that they will work better or that your teeth will straighten faster. Ask your orthodontist’s opinion about the tightness of the braces.
4-3. Have your orthodontist snip protruding wires on your braces.
Sometimes, there are short ends of wires on the braces that will protrude and rub against the inside of your cheek. These can be extremely uncomfortable and cause mouth sores. If you have these, ask your orthodontist to snip the ends off of these wires, and you should feel immediate relief.
4-4. Ask for prescription strength medication or other treatment.
Your orthodontist might be able to prescribe a stronger dose of ibuprofen for you if regular over-the-counter medications don’t seem to be working.
Your orthodontist might also recommend other treatments, such as a bite wafer. This is a product that you bite on for a few minutes several times every hour. The motion of biting helps generate blood circulation in your gums, which can ease pain.
4-5. Ask for additional strategies for reducing pain or discomfort.
Your orthodontist may have recommendations that will help you figure out your specific case and pain management plan. They have worked with many different people and have seen a number of different remedies that have worked for patients.
5. Preparing for a Readjustment
5-1. Get your timing right.
There is not a lot of leeway in when you might be able to schedule an appointment for a readjustment of your braces. But if you can, plan for a day when you do not have major deadlines or other activities that demand concentration and focus. Try to schedule an appointment towards the end of the day so you can go home immediately after the appointment and rest.
5-2. Stock up on soft foods.
Your mouth will be sensitive again for a couple of days after you get your braces readjusted and/or tightened. You should plan to eat soft foods like mashed potatoes, pudding, soups and similar foods for a couple of days.
5-3. Take a pain reliever before the appointment.
Take an acetaminophen tablet before your appointment so that it will go into effect during your appointment. This way, the pain and discomfort will be lessened immediately. Take another pain reliever 4-6 hours after the first one to continue to manage your pain!
5-4. Talk with your orthodontist about your concerns.
Now is the time to tell your orthodontist if you are having any issues with your braces or if you are noticing problems such as headaches or mouth sores that are not healing. There may be other adjustments that can be made to help alleviate or address these problems.
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This will also provide some relief.\\nDo not chew the ice or ice cubes; hard foods can damage brackets and weaken their hold on your teeth.\\nYou could also try drinking icy cold water.\\n1-3. Avoid acidic drinks and foods.\\nAcidic foods and drinks that contain citrus, for example, can aggravate mouth sores or other discomfort in your mouth. Avoid these to eliminate the possibility of further irritating your mouth.\\n1-4. Avoid hard or sticky foods.\\nDo not eat certain kinds of foods so that your braces do not break, causing some irritation and additional cost. Hard and sticky foods, such as chips, jerky, gummies, nuts, popcorn and taffy, can be damaging to your braces.\\nDo not chew on other hard objects, such as pens, pencils or ice cubes.\\nSome foods can be modified to be braces-friendly. For instance, you can cut apples into slices or cut corn off of the cob before eating.\\n2. Using Oral Treatments to Relieve Discomfort\\n2-1. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever.\\nPain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) can offer some relief from the discomfort of braces. Take a dose of acetaminophen (usually two tablets) every four hours.\\nFollow the instructions on the label to ensure proper dosage.\\nYou can also take ibuprofen (Advil) instead of Tylenol, although some dentists and orthodontists discourage ibuprofen because it can slow down the process of your teeth moving. At the very least, do not take both kinds of medication – choose one!\\n2-2. Use a topical anesthetic to numb the pain.\\nThere are a number of over-the-counter medications available that can numb the mouth discomfort that you are experiencing. These are typically anesthetic, meaning that they numb the pain for a few hours, and they come in mouthwashes, rinses and gels. Products such as Orajel and Colgate Orabase can provide some relief.\\nFollow the instructions on the package for proper application. Some people experience allergies when using these products, so you should be sure to consult the instructions before proceeding.\\n2-3. Rinse your mouth with salt water.\\nSalt water will soothe your mouth and treat any sores that may have developed because of the braces rubbing against your cheeks. To make a salt water rinse, put a teaspoon of table salt into a glass of warm water. Stir to dissolve all of the salt. Put a mouthful of this mixture into your mouth and gently swish it around for about one minute. Spit it out in the sink.\\nRepeat several times a day, particularly in the first few days and whenever you are feeling more pain than normal.\\n2-4. Rinse your mouth with diluted hydrogen peroxide.\\nHydrogen peroxide is an antiseptic and can reduce inflammation that irritates your mouth. Mix one part water with one part 3% hydrogen peroxide in a glass. Put a mouthful of this mixture in your mouth and gently swish it around for about one minute. Spit it out in the sink. Repeat a few times a day.\\nThere are hydrogen peroxide-based products available at grocery and drug stores that are geared toward treating mouth sores and offering relief, such as Colgate Peroxyl Mouthwash.\\nThe taste of hydrogen peroxide might be off-putting to some people, as is the foam that will inevitably generate from swishing it in your mouth.\\n2-5. Apply orthodontic wax to your mouth.\\nOrthodontic or dental wax is used as a barrier between your braces and the inside of your mouth. It is readily available at drug stores; your orthodontist may have given you some when you got your braces.\\nTo apply the wax, break off a small piece of wax and roll it into a little ball about the size of a pea to warm it up and make it easier to apply. Use a piece of tissue or cotton to dry the area of your braces where you would like to apply the wax, and press it directly onto the wire or bracket. Repeat as often as necessary.\\n2-6. Wear the rubber bands that came with your braces.\\nThese mini rubber bands are hooked around your braces, helping to align your braces and jaw in a certain way. They can help in reducing the amount of time needed to straighten your teeth, so wearing them is definitely to your benefit. Your orthodontist will likely instruct you to wear them as much as possible except when eating or brushing, and to replace them frequently.\\nThese rubber bands can often cause discomfort, especially in the first few days after you get your braces. But they can cause more discomfort if you are not used to wearing them. If you only wear them a couple of hours per day or a few times a week, you will experience more discomfort than if you wear them all the time.\\n3. Changing Your Teeth Cleaning Habits\\n3-1. Choose a toothpaste for sensitive teeth.\\nMost brands of toothpaste make a special toothpaste for sensitive teeth. 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Brush and floss after every meal.\\nWhen you have braces, you need to brush and floss after every time you eat, even when you are out of the house. Without this attentive care to your teeth, you risk getting cavities, swollen gums or other tooth problems. During the time you wear braces, your teeth need extra care.\\nCarry a travel toothbrush, a mini tube of toothpaste and a small packet of floss with you when you are away from home so that you are always prepared to brush after eating.\\nMake sure to brush all the teeth surface using a 45-degree angle with your brush to avoid plaque build-up near your gums.\\n4. Visiting your Orthodontist\\n4-1. Give your braces a trial period before visiting the orthodontist.\\nSome pain is expected when braces are first put on your teeth. If, however, you are still experiencing intolerable pain after a few weeks, you may want to visit your orthodontist to check in and ask questions.\\n4-2. Ask your orthodontist to loosen your braces.\\nIf the pain from your braces is too intense, it is possible that they are too tight. Having tighter braces does not necessarily mean that they will work better or that your teeth will straighten faster. Ask your orthodontist’s opinion about the tightness of the braces.\\n4-3. Have your orthodontist snip protruding wires on your braces.\\nSometimes, there are short ends of wires on the braces that will protrude and rub against the inside of your cheek. These can be extremely uncomfortable and cause mouth sores. If you have these, ask your orthodontist to snip the ends off of these wires, and you should feel immediate relief.\\n4-4. Ask for prescription strength medication or other treatment.\\nYour orthodontist might be able to prescribe a stronger dose of ibuprofen for you if regular over-the-counter medications don’t seem to be working.\\nYour orthodontist might also recommend other treatments, such as a bite wafer. This is a product that you bite on for a few minutes several times every hour. The motion of biting helps generate blood circulation in your gums, which can ease pain.\\n4-5. Ask for additional strategies for reducing pain or discomfort.\\nYour orthodontist may have recommendations that will help you figure out your specific case and pain management plan. They have worked with many different people and have seen a number of different remedies that have worked for patients.\\n5. Preparing for a Readjustment\\n5-1. Get your timing right.\\nThere is not a lot of leeway in when you might be able to schedule an appointment for a readjustment of your braces. But if you can, plan for a day when you do not have major deadlines or other activities that demand concentration and focus. Try to schedule an appointment towards the end of the day so you can go home immediately after the appointment and rest.\\n5-2. 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These are typically anesthetic, meaning that they numb the pain for a few hours, and they come in mouthwashes, rinses and gels. Products such as Orajel and Colgate Orabase can provide some relief.\\nFollow the instructions on the package for proper application. Some people experience allergies when using these products, so you should be sure to consult the instructions before proceeding.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Rinse your mouth with salt water.\", \"描述\": \"Salt water will soothe your mouth and treat any sores that may have developed because of the braces rubbing against your cheeks. To make a salt water rinse, put a teaspoon of table salt into a glass of warm water. Stir to dissolve all of the salt. Put a mouthful of this mixture into your mouth and gently swish it around for about one minute. 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Repeat a few times a day.\\nThere are hydrogen peroxide-based products available at grocery and drug stores that are geared toward treating mouth sores and offering relief, such as Colgate Peroxyl Mouthwash.\\nThe taste of hydrogen peroxide might be off-putting to some people, as is the foam that will inevitably generate from swishing it in your mouth.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Apply orthodontic wax to your mouth.\", \"描述\": \"Orthodontic or dental wax is used as a barrier between your braces and the inside of your mouth. It is readily available at drug stores; your orthodontist may have given you some when you got your braces.\\nTo apply the wax, break off a small piece of wax and roll it into a little ball about the size of a pea to warm it up and make it easier to apply. Use a piece of tissue or cotton to dry the area of your braces where you would like to apply the wax, and press it directly onto the wire or bracket. 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Choose a toothbrush that has soft bristles.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Brush gently.\", \"描述\": \"If you have a habit of brushing hard on your teeth, this will be especially painful for you in the first few days after you get your braces. Be gentle on your teeth, slowly and carefully brushing in a circular motion. Take your time when brushing and when opening your mouth wide.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Brush and floss after every meal.\", \"描述\": \"When you have braces, you need to brush and floss after every time you eat, even when you are out of the house. Without this attentive care to your teeth, you risk getting cavities, swollen gums or other tooth problems. 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Having tighter braces does not necessarily mean that they will work better or that your teeth will straighten faster. Ask your orthodontist’s opinion about the tightness of the braces.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Have your orthodontist snip protruding wires on your braces.\", \"描述\": \"Sometimes, there are short ends of wires on the braces that will protrude and rub against the inside of your cheek. These can be extremely uncomfortable and cause mouth sores. If you have these, ask your orthodontist to snip the ends off of these wires, and you should feel immediate relief.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Ask for prescription strength medication or other treatment.\", \"描述\": \"Your orthodontist might be able to prescribe a stronger dose of ibuprofen for you if regular over-the-counter medications don’t seem to be working.\\nYour orthodontist might also recommend other treatments, such as a bite wafer. This is a product that you bite on for a few minutes several times every hour. The motion of biting helps generate blood circulation in your gums, which can ease pain.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Ask for additional strategies for reducing pain or discomfort.\", \"描述\": \"Your orthodontist may have recommendations that will help you figure out your specific case and pain management plan. They have worked with many different people and have seen a number of different remedies that have worked for patients.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Preparing for a Readjustment\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Get your timing right.\", \"描述\": \"There is not a lot of leeway in when you might be able to schedule an appointment for a readjustment of your braces. But if you can, plan for a day when you do not have major deadlines or other activities that demand concentration and focus. Try to schedule an appointment towards the end of the day so you can go home immediately after the appointment and rest.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Stock up on soft foods.\", \"描述\": \"Your mouth will be sensitive again for a couple of days after you get your braces readjusted and/or tightened. You should plan to eat soft foods like mashed potatoes, pudding, soups and similar foods for a couple of days.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Take a pain reliever before the appointment.\", \"描述\": \"Take an acetaminophen tablet before your appointment so that it will go into effect during your appointment. This way, the pain and discomfort will be lessened immediately. 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1,588 | How to Alleviate Pain Caused by Trigeminal Neuralgia | 1. Alleviating Pain Medically
1-1. Ask your doctor about anticonvulsant medicines.
Anticonvulsant medications are one of the most common treatments for trigeminal neuralgia. Your doctor may prescribe one or more anticonvulsants until he finds the one that works the best to manage your pain symptoms.
Anticonvulsant medications are typically prescribed instead of traditional painkillers (such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), which are not as effective at blocking the electrical signals from the misfiring neurons that are causing the sensations of pain.
Carbamazepine is the usual initial anticonvulsant medication treatment since it’s been studied the most. You may experience drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting as side effects, but they may not be as prominent if you start with a lower dose and titrate up slowly.
Oxcarbazepine is similar to carbamazepine in effectiveness and may be better tolerated, but is more expensive. Gabapentin and lamotrigine are often used for patients who cannot tolerate carbamazepine.
Baclofen may be a useful medication to take alongside the anticonvulsant, particularly in patients with TN related to multiple sclerosis.
Anticonvulsant medications may lose their efficacy over time as they build up in the bloodstream; at this point, your doctor may switch your prescription to a different anticonvulsant that your body has not grown insensitive to or use adjunct therapy with another medication such as lamotrigine.
1-2. Get a prescription for tricyclic antidepressants.
Tricyclic antidepressants are commonly used to manage symptoms of depression but they can also be prescribed to manage chronic pain.
Tricyclic antidepressants are often effective in managing chronic pain conditions, such as atypical facial pain, but are not generally useful in classical trigeminal neuralgia.
Tricyclic antidepressants tend to be prescribed in lower doses for chronic pain management versus when they are used to treat depression.
Common tricyclic antidepressants used to treat chronic pain include amitriptyline and nortriptyline.
1-3. Avoid analgesics and opioids.
Analgesics and opioids are not useful in managing the paroxysms of pain in classical TN. However, some people with TN2 respond to analgesics and opioids.
TN2 consists of constant pain that can be dampened by these medications as they build up in the bloodstream, while TN1 consists of sharp recurring pain episodes that cannot effectively be lessened by these drugs.
Your doctor can prescribe analgesics and opioids such as allodynia, levorphanol, or methadone.
1-4. Try antispasmodic agents.
Antispasmodic agents are used to ease pain sensations caused by trigeminal neuralgia attacks. They are sometimes used in conjunction with anticonvulsants.
Antispasmodics, otherwise known as muscle relaxants, are prescribed to treat trigeminal neuralgia because they inhibit involuntary muscle movements that can be triggered by misfiring neurons during a trigeminal neuralgia episode.
Common antispasmodics include Kemstro, Gablofen, and Lioresal; these are all members of the baclofen family of drugs.
1-5. Ask about Botox injections.
Your doctor may consider Botox injections to treat your trigeminal neuralgia if you become insensitive and unresponsive to anticonvulsants, tricyclic antidepressants, and antispasmodic medications.
Botox may be effective for pain management in patients with trigeminal neuralgia, especially those with rapid muscle twitching, but there have not been many studies to know the results.
Many people feel uncomfortable considering Botox injections due to negative connotations from their use in plastic surgery; however, you should not discount this treatment modality because it can effectively help you to manage your chronic facial pain after you have exhausted your other options.
Botox injections may be beneficial for patients that have medically refractory trigeminal neuralgia, though there isn’t a lot of data.
1-6. Consider alternative medicine.
Alternative medicine options have not been studied enough to be determined as effective for treating trigeminal neuralgia. Even so, many people report some pain relief from modalities such as acupuncture and nutritional therapy.
2. Alleviating Pain Surgically
2-1. Ask about surgery.
Trigeminal neuralgia is a progressive condition. Although medications can help you manage symptoms over time, more aggressive cases of this condition can lead to permanent damage to the trigeminal nerve, which can result in debilitating pain or partial permanent facial numbness. If you do not respond to medication surgery may be considered.
Your doctor will work with you to help you choose the best surgery based on your health and medical background. The degree of severity of your trigeminal neuralgia, prior history of neuropathy, and general health all factor into the options that are available to you.
The overall goal of surgery is to minimize damage to the trigeminal nerve as trigeminal neuralgia advances and to improve quality of life when medications no longer effectively manage pain.
2-2. Try balloon compression.
The goal of balloon compression is to slightly damage the trigeminal nerve branches so that pain impulses cannot be transmitted.
During the procedure, a small balloon is inserted into the skull through a catheter and as it inflates, the trigeminal nerve is pressed against the skull.
This is typically an outpatient procedure that is performed under general anesthesia, although sometimes an overnight hospital stay is needed.
Balloon compression results in about two years of pain relief.
Many patients experience temporary facial numbness or weakness in muscles used for chewing after undergoing this procedure, but are generally relieved of pain symptoms.
2-3. Ask about glycerol injection.
Glycerol injection is used to treat trigeminal neuralgia that particularly affects the third and lowest branch of the trigeminal nerve.
During this outpatient procedure, a thin needle is inserted through the cheek into the base of the skull and near the 3rd division of the trigeminal nerve.
Once the glycerol is injected, it damages the trigeminal nerve, resulting in pain relief.
This procedure usually results in about 1 to 2 years of pain relief.
2-4. Try radiofrequency thermal lesioning.
Radiofrequency thermal lesioning, also known as RF ablation, is an outpatient procedure consisting of coagulating nerve fibers with an electrode to desensitize areas where you experience pain.
During the procedure, a needle with an electrode is inserted into the trigeminal nerve.
Once the area of nerve that causes the pain is located, your doctor sends small electrical pulses through the electrode to damage the nerve fibers, resulting in numbing of the site.
In about 50% of the patients, the symptoms reoccur three to four years following the procedure.
2-5. Research stereotactic radiosurgery (or gamma knife).
This procedure uses computer imaging to send focused radiation to the trigeminal nerve.
During the procedure, the radiation creates a lesion of the trigeminal nerve, which disrupts sensory signals to the brain and reduces pain.
Patients can often leave the hospital the same day or the day following the procedure.
Most patients who undergo gamma knife report pain relief after a few weeks or months but pain often reoccurs within three years.
2-6. Try microvascular decompression (MVD).
MVD is the most invasive surgical procedure for trigeminal neuralgia. During surgery, your doctor makes a hole behind the ear. Then, using an endoscope to visualize the trigeminal nerve, your doctor will place a cushion between the nerve and the blood vessel that compresses the nerve.
The recovery time for this procedure varies from person to person and often requires a hospital stay.
This is the most effective surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. About 70-80% of patients have immediate, complete pain relief and 60-70% remain pain-free at 10-20 years.
2-7. Understand neurectomy.
Neurectomy involves removing a part of the trigeminal nerve. This invasive, ablative procedure is reserved for patients who are refractory to other treatments or who cannot undergo alternative surgical procedures.
Neurectomies may work for treating trigeminal neuralgia, but most evidence has been negative or inconclusive.
Neurectomies are often performed when a blood vessel is not found pressing on the nerve during an MVD.
During the procedure, different portions of the trigeminal nerve's branches are removed to grant pain relief.
Tips
Patients with classical trigeminal neuralgia often avoid touching the face because touch may trigger a spasm of pain. Patients with atypical facial pain often massage or rub the face. This difference helps distinguish between the two conditions.
TN2 (or atypical trigeminal neuralgia) is when the patient experiences persistent facial pain. Atypical trigeminal neuralgia is a completely different condition that is much less well understood than classical trigeminal neuralgia.
TN1 consists of sudden episodes of sharp pain that last for a few seconds up to two minutes. The pain is in the cheek or chin area, only rarely does it involve the forehead.
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Get a prescription for tricyclic antidepressants.\\nTricyclic antidepressants are commonly used to manage symptoms of depression but they can also be prescribed to manage chronic pain.\\nTricyclic antidepressants are often effective in managing chronic pain conditions, such as atypical facial pain, but are not generally useful in classical trigeminal neuralgia.\\nTricyclic antidepressants tend to be prescribed in lower doses for chronic pain management versus when they are used to treat depression.\\nCommon tricyclic antidepressants used to treat chronic pain include amitriptyline and nortriptyline.\\n1-3. Avoid analgesics and opioids.\\nAnalgesics and opioids are not useful in managing the paroxysms of pain in classical TN. 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Ask about Botox injections.\\nYour doctor may consider Botox injections to treat your trigeminal neuralgia if you become insensitive and unresponsive to anticonvulsants, tricyclic antidepressants, and antispasmodic medications.\\nBotox may be effective for pain management in patients with trigeminal neuralgia, especially those with rapid muscle twitching, but there have not been many studies to know the results.\\nMany people feel uncomfortable considering Botox injections due to negative connotations from their use in plastic surgery; however, you should not discount this treatment modality because it can effectively help you to manage your chronic facial pain after you have exhausted your other options.\\nBotox injections may be beneficial for patients that have medically refractory trigeminal neuralgia, though there isn’t a lot of data.\\n1-6. Consider alternative medicine.\\nAlternative medicine options have not been studied enough to be determined as effective for treating trigeminal neuralgia. Even so, many people report some pain relief from modalities such as acupuncture and nutritional therapy.\\n2. Alleviating Pain Surgically\\n2-1. Ask about surgery.\\nTrigeminal neuralgia is a progressive condition. Although medications can help you manage symptoms over time, more aggressive cases of this condition can lead to permanent damage to the trigeminal nerve, which can result in debilitating pain or partial permanent facial numbness. If you do not respond to medication surgery may be considered.\\nYour doctor will work with you to help you choose the best surgery based on your health and medical background. 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Try balloon compression.\\nThe goal of balloon compression is to slightly damage the trigeminal nerve branches so that pain impulses cannot be transmitted.\\nDuring the procedure, a small balloon is inserted into the skull through a catheter and as it inflates, the trigeminal nerve is pressed against the skull.\\nThis is typically an outpatient procedure that is performed under general anesthesia, although sometimes an overnight hospital stay is needed.\\nBalloon compression results in about two years of pain relief.\\nMany patients experience temporary facial numbness or weakness in muscles used for chewing after undergoing this procedure, but are generally relieved of pain symptoms.\\n2-3. Ask about glycerol injection.\\nGlycerol injection is used to treat trigeminal neuralgia that particularly affects the third and lowest branch of the trigeminal nerve.\\nDuring this outpatient procedure, a thin needle is inserted through the cheek into the base of the skull and near the 3rd division of the trigeminal nerve.\\nOnce the glycerol is injected, it damages the trigeminal nerve, resulting in pain relief.\\nThis procedure usually results in about 1 to 2 years of pain relief.\\n2-4. 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Research stereotactic radiosurgery (or gamma knife).\\nThis procedure uses computer imaging to send focused radiation to the trigeminal nerve.\\nDuring the procedure, the radiation creates a lesion of the trigeminal nerve, which disrupts sensory signals to the brain and reduces pain.\\nPatients can often leave the hospital the same day or the day following the procedure.\\nMost patients who undergo gamma knife report pain relief after a few weeks or months but pain often reoccurs within three years.\\n2-6. Try microvascular decompression (MVD).\\nMVD is the most invasive surgical procedure for trigeminal neuralgia. During surgery, your doctor makes a hole behind the ear. 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1,589 | How to Alleviate Social Dysphoria for Trans Men | 1. Affirm yourself.
Use phrases to remind yourself that you are valid.
You can use phrases to remind yourself that you are valuable, regardless of how others treat you or what they say. Affirm yourself using phrases like:
"I am worthy."
"My identity is valid."
"I deserve to be happy and safe."
"My life is invaluable and has purpose beyond measure."
2. Learn ways to relax.
Social dysphoria can bring on stress and anxiety.
Relaxing can help you to quiet your mind and feel peaceful and calm. When you relax, your body responds as well. A few ways to relieve stress and anxiety include:
Soak in a warm bath.
Listen to soothing music.
Meditate.
Try tai-chi or yoga.
Drink something warm that doesn't contain alcohol or caffeine, such as herbal tea or warm milk.
3. Correct others.
Don't feel bad about correcting others on your pronouns and/or name.
You deserve to be treated equally and have others use your pronouns and name. Cisgender people can be called whatever they want with little to no repercussions – you are entitled to the same. It's actually quite simple to use proper pronouns, and if people regard it as a burden, they're not being respectful or compassionate enough. Your pronouns are a requirement, not a choice you "burden" others with.
If someone refuses to use your preferred pronouns or name, ignore them, or at the least, limit contact with them.
To correct someone, you could say, "Actually, my pronouns are he/they," or "My name isn't [X], it's Neo."
4. Present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Gender expression is a part of social dysphoria.
For many people gender expression is an important part of gender. Express the gender the way you want to, and avoid dressing the way others would want you to. Some trans people find that expressing their gender can alleviate (social) dysphoria, whether it's by doing things like finding clothes you feel good in, blinding their chest or getting a haircut or new hairstyle.
5. Find creative outlets.
Painting, drawing, and writing are great ways to express your feelings.
It could be a craft or handiwork, writing or playing music, participating in a non-gender-segregated sport with friends, or going out into nature. Whatever feels good and allows you to think about something else for a while, even if it doesn't alleviate the dysphoria, it's nice to get away from it for a while.
6. Spend time with someone.
Talking to a trusted friend or family member about your feelings and emotions might help you feel better.
Having people who understand (what you've been through because they've been through it themselves can) be extremely validating, whether you're talking about your feelings, attending a community event such as a rally or meet up, or simply hanging out and playing video games together.
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1,590 | How to Alleviate Tailbone Pain | 1. Getting Medical Help
1-1. Visit your physician for an examination.
Your doctor will know what to look for when evaluating tailbone pain. He may take x-rays or order CT scans or an MRI. The two most effective tests in diagnosing coccydynia are the injection of a local anesthetic into the tailbone area, to see if that temporarily relieves the pain, and comparing x-rays taken sitting and standing, to see if the coccyx is dislocating when you sit.
Your doctor could also look for pilonidal cysts, which are cysts that occur only in the tailbone region, and are caused by infection of ingrown hair follicles. Successful treatment of these kinds of cysts may help relieve pain or remove pain altogether.
1-2. Familiarize yourself with the symptoms associated with tailbone injury.
You will need to visit your doctor for a diagnosis, but knowing the symptoms may help you determine if your tailbone is causing the problem. Identifying symptoms could also give your doctor valuable information. Symptoms of tailbone injury include: symptoms:
Pain in the tailbone or coccyx pain in the lower back
Pain when rising from a seated position to a standing position
Frequent need to defecate or pain while defecating
Relief of pain when sitting on legs or only on one buttock
1-3. Consider potential causes of your tailbone pain.
If you injured your tailbone in some way, tell your doctor about it during your appointment. It may help your doctor to determine the correct treatment for your situation.
By some estimates, coccydynia is roughly five times more common in women than it is in men. This may be due to injuries to the tailbone that may occur during childbirth.
1-4. Ask your doctor about prescription drugs.
Some medications may help to alleviate pain in your tailbone. For example, anti-epileptics and antidepressants have been found to be effective at alleviating tailbone pain. Ask your doctor about the possibility of taking one of these medications.
Keep in mind that opiates are not typically given unless there is a fracture to the tailbone. If you have fractured your tailbone, your doctor may prescribe a prescription painkiller to help alleviate the pain. An x-ray would be required to determine if you have a fracture in your tailbone.
1-5. Consider surgery if all else fails.
Most patients who undergo surgery to relieve coccygeal pain have already tried nonoperative treatments with little effect. Exhaust the nonoperative options before you move on to painful, and sometimes debilitating, surgery.
If the pain is severe enough, occurs daily for 6 months or more, and/or it interferes with your quality of life, then request a referral to an orthopedist who specializes in removal of the coccyx.
2. Using Home Remedies
2-1. Ice the area.
Apply a towel-wrapped bag of ice, an ice pack, or a bag of frozen veggies to your tailbone for 5-10 minutes at a time. This may help to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. For the first 48 hours after an injury to your tailbone, you can apply ice once per hour that you are awake. After 48 hours you may apply ice for comfort, 3-4 times daily in the same manner.
Because your tailbone doesn't have a lot of padding over it, you may only be comfortable icing the area for about 5 minutes at a time.
2-2. Use an over the counter painkiller.
Take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) to reduce pain and swelling. These over-the-counter (OTC) products, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, can be purchased at any pharmacy or drugstore.
Take 600 mg of ibuprofen every eight hours, or take 500 mg of acetaminophen every 4 hours. Do not exceed 3500 mg of acetaminophen in a 24-hour period.
2-3. Correct your posture.
Poor posture may be contributing to your tailbone pain. Try to sit upright, with your core engaged, your neck straight, and your back slightly arched. If you get a sharp pain when getting up from a sitting position, lean forward and arch your back before rising.
2-4. Sit on a cushion.
Special cushions, with a section cut out underneath the tailbone, are designed especially for patients with tailbone pain. This may help relieve some of the pain associated with sitting down. It is possible to make your own cushion from a piece of foam rubber. Just cut out a hole in the center so it is shaped like a toilet seat.
Cushions shaped like a doughnut are not found helpful by most patients, as they are designed to relieve pressure on the genitals rather than the tailbone. Talk to your doctor about use of a wedge-shaped pillow.
2-5. Apply a heating pad.
Studies show that applying heat to the tailbone area may decrease pain. Use a heating pad up to 4 times per day for 20 minutes each time.
Try a warm compress or hot bath if you do not have a heating pad.
2-6. Plan for a period of rest and recovery.
If it turns out that you have a tailbone fracture, there is no cast that can be placed on the tailbone. You will just have to rest and avoid any strenuous activities for about eight to 12 weeks. If you have a physical job, you may need to arrange to take some time off from work while your body heals.
2-7. Refrain from straining during bowel movements.
Some people experience pain while defecating as a result of tailbone pain. Do your best to avoid constipation by getting plenty of fiber and fluids in your diet. If necessary, take a mild stool softeners while your tailbone is healing.
Tips
Tailbone pain may be indicative of issues with the SI Joint. It is possible that the hips and tailbone have become misaligned. This is indicated by pain on the tailbone, or to either side of the tailbone.
Warnings
Tailbone pain may persist and cause discomfort for patients for long periods of time. Doctors report that many patients experience some degree of pain for several months after experiencing trauma to their tailbones.
Contact your physician or other medical providers as soon as possible if you experience unbearable pain associated with your tailbone, if the pain is associated with numbness, or if you incur pain without a known cause or injury.
Though this article provides information pertaining to tailbone pain, it should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your physician regarding the best way to treat your specific condition.
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Identifying symptoms could also give your doctor valuable information. Symptoms of tailbone injury include: symptoms:\\nPain in the tailbone or coccyx pain in the lower back\\nPain when rising from a seated position to a standing position\\nFrequent need to defecate or pain while defecating\\nRelief of pain when sitting on legs or only on one buttock\\n1-3. Consider potential causes of your tailbone pain.\\nIf you injured your tailbone in some way, tell your doctor about it during your appointment. It may help your doctor to determine the correct treatment for your situation.\\nBy some estimates, coccydynia is roughly five times more common in women than it is in men. This may be due to injuries to the tailbone that may occur during childbirth.\\n1-4. Ask your doctor about prescription drugs.\\nSome medications may help to alleviate pain in your tailbone. For example, anti-epileptics and antidepressants have been found to be effective at alleviating tailbone pain. Ask your doctor about the possibility of taking one of these medications.\\nKeep in mind that opiates are not typically given unless there is a fracture to the tailbone. If you have fractured your tailbone, your doctor may prescribe a prescription painkiller to help alleviate the pain. An x-ray would be required to determine if you have a fracture in your tailbone.\\n1-5. Consider surgery if all else fails.\\nMost patients who undergo surgery to relieve coccygeal pain have already tried nonoperative treatments with little effect. Exhaust the nonoperative options before you move on to painful, and sometimes debilitating, surgery.\\nIf the pain is severe enough, occurs daily for 6 months or more, and/or it interferes with your quality of life, then request a referral to an orthopedist who specializes in removal of the coccyx.\\n2. Using Home Remedies\\n2-1. Ice the area.\\nApply a towel-wrapped bag of ice, an ice pack, or a bag of frozen veggies to your tailbone for 5-10 minutes at a time. This may help to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. For the first 48 hours after an injury to your tailbone, you can apply ice once per hour that you are awake. After 48 hours you may apply ice for comfort, 3-4 times daily in the same manner.\\nBecause your tailbone doesn't have a lot of padding over it, you may only be comfortable icing the area for about 5 minutes at a time.\\n2-2. Use an over the counter painkiller.\\nTake non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) to reduce pain and swelling. These over-the-counter (OTC) products, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, can be purchased at any pharmacy or drugstore.\\nTake 600 mg of ibuprofen every eight hours, or take 500 mg of acetaminophen every 4 hours. Do not exceed 3500 mg of acetaminophen in a 24-hour period.\\n2-3. Correct your posture.\\nPoor posture may be contributing to your tailbone pain. Try to sit upright, with your core engaged, your neck straight, and your back slightly arched. If you get a sharp pain when getting up from a sitting position, lean forward and arch your back before rising.\\n2-4. Sit on a cushion.\\nSpecial cushions, with a section cut out underneath the tailbone, are designed especially for patients with tailbone pain. This may help relieve some of the pain associated with sitting down. It is possible to make your own cushion from a piece of foam rubber. Just cut out a hole in the center so it is shaped like a toilet seat.\\nCushions shaped like a doughnut are not found helpful by most patients, as they are designed to relieve pressure on the genitals rather than the tailbone. Talk to your doctor about use of a wedge-shaped pillow.\\n2-5. Apply a heating pad.\\nStudies show that applying heat to the tailbone area may decrease pain. Use a heating pad up to 4 times per day for 20 minutes each time.\\nTry a warm compress or hot bath if you do not have a heating pad.\\n2-6. Plan for a period of rest and recovery.\\nIf it turns out that you have a tailbone fracture, there is no cast that can be placed on the tailbone. You will just have to rest and avoid any strenuous activities for about eight to 12 weeks. If you have a physical job, you may need to arrange to take some time off from work while your body heals.\\n2-7. Refrain from straining during bowel movements.\\nSome people experience pain while defecating as a result of tailbone pain. Do your best to avoid constipation by getting plenty of fiber and fluids in your diet. If necessary, take a mild stool softeners while your tailbone is healing.\\nTips\\nTailbone pain may be indicative of issues with the SI Joint. It is possible that the hips and tailbone have become misaligned. This is indicated by pain on the tailbone, or to either side of the tailbone.\\nWarnings\\nTailbone pain may persist and cause discomfort for patients for long periods of time. Doctors report that many patients experience some degree of pain for several months after experiencing trauma to their tailbones.\\nContact your physician or other medical providers as soon as possible if you experience unbearable pain associated with your tailbone, if the pain is associated with numbness, or if you incur pain without a known cause or injury.\\nThough this article provides information pertaining to tailbone pain, it should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your physician regarding the best way to treat your specific condition.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Coccydynia, also known as pain in the coccyx or tailbone, can be caused by structural anomalies or by falling on it or other direct trauma, although the cause of pain is unknown in about a third of cases. 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1,591 | How to Alleviate Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) | 1. Preventing Flare-ups
1-1. Eat soft foods.
Harder foods that require intense chewing can exacerbate TMJ symptoms and even cause injury if your jaw joint is already weakened. While this is not a permanent solution, eating softer foods will prevent acute pain and soreness.
Eggs, yogurt, fruit smoothies, cooked beans, fish, soft chicken, ground meat, cooked rice and soup are good examples of soft foods that will prevent pain.
1-2. Avoid extreme jaw movements.
Overuse of the jaw muscles and joints can cause acute pain associated with TMJ. Try to keep yawning and hard chewing to a minimum. Try to avoid yelling, singing, or doing anything that forces you to open your mouth wide.
Try to avoid resting your chin on your hand.
Don’t hold the phone between your shoulder and ear.
Practice good posture to reduce neck and facial pain.
1-3. Keep your teeth slightly apart.
Clenching or gnawing your teeth can exacerbate TMJ symptoms. Try to keep your teeth from touching as often as possible.
Put your tongue between your teeth to control clenching or grinding during the day.
1-4. Learn relaxation techniques.
General stress can manifest as muscle and joint pain. Stress reduction will prevent painful flare-ups and reduce tension that can exacerbate TMJ symptoms.
Try some deep breathing exercises. Slow take in air until your lungs are full and then slowly exhale. Try to clear your mind and focus solely on your breathing.
Yoga is a great way to relieve stress. Try some basic stretching poses that will relieve tension in your back, where nerve endings are concentrated, like downward-facing dog and child’s pose.
Get a therapeutic massage that relieves tension in your shoulder and neck muscles.
2. Taking Medications
2-1. Try an analgesic.
Analgesics, also known as pain killers, are the most common way of treating acute pain. Some are available over-the-counter and some will require a prescription from a doctor. Analgesics will provide only temporary relief and will need to be taken consistently until you seek a more permanent solution.
If you don’t want to see a doctor, buy some Acetaminophen, sold under various brand names including Tylenol and Panadol. They will be available at all major drug stores. Overuse can cause liver and stomach problems so be sure to follow the directions for appropriate dosage and frequency.
2-2. Try a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
There are several drugs available that will reduce inflammation and limit inflammation-related soreness. They will be available over-the-counter at all major drug stores. These drugs provide temporary relief and will need to be taken consistently until you seek a more permanent solution. Overuse can cause gastrointestinal problems so take as directed. See a doctor before taking them if you have a history of gastrointestinal problems.
One option is Ibuprofen, sold under various brand names including Advil and Motrin.
Another option is Naproxen, sold under various brand names including Midol and Aleve. Naproxen is longer lasting than Ibuprofen.
2-3. Try nerve pain medication.
TMJ involves damage to nerve endings in your jaw. As such, you may want to ask your doctor about medications designed specifically for nerve pain. These medications will require a prescription and include Amitriptyline, Desipramine, Nortriptyline and Doxepin.
These medications all treat depression and sleep disorders. If you already take a medication for these conditions, be sure to talk to your doctor first as they may interact negatively.
2-4. Try a muscle relaxant.
TMJ can cause strain and inflammation in your facial muscles. As such, you may want to ask your doctor about muscle relaxants. Mild muscle strain should heal itself over time so relaxant medications only need to be taken for a temporary period. These medications will require a prescription.
Cyclobenzaprine, sold under the brand names Amrix and Fexmid, will treat pain, stiffness and spasms in your muscles.
Metaxalone, sold under the brand name Skelaxin, will relieve the pain and inflammation from muscle strain. This is better for more serious muscle pain.
3. Using Hot and Cold Therapy
3-1. Massage your jaw.
Try to soften your jaw muscles by gently massaging them. Focus on the area around your jaw joint, just in front your ears.
Rub your fingers in a circular motion until you start to feel the pain subside. Start gently and add pressure as comfort allows.
3-2. Apply ice.
Start with ice to numb the muscles. You can use an ice pack or even a bag of frozen peas. Hold it gently against the jaw and keep it there for 5 to 10 minutes.
3-3. Apply heat.
Then use heat to relax the jaw muscles. You can use a heating pad or a hot-water bottle. Hold it gently against the jaw and keep it there for about 20 minutes.
Make sure the temperature is warm but not scalding hot.
3-4. Repeat the process.
Alternate between hot and cold until your pain starts to subside. Give a few minutes between each repetition to see how your jaw feels. You can do this as many times as it takes until you start feeling relief.
4. Using Non-Surgical Dental Procedures
4-1. Get a night guard or splint.
Get a plastic mouthpiece that fits over your teeth so they won’t touch. They will prevent harmful clenching and grinding commonly associated with TMJ. They will also improve your bite by placing your teeth in the proper position.
You should wear your night guards while you sleep and you wear a splint at all times. Your dentist will determine which one you need.
4-2. Get new dental work.
TMJ can sometimes be exacerbated by old dental work or poor tooth alignment. Your dentist might need replace missing teeth or use crowns, bridges, or braces to adjust your bite surface.
4-3. Get Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS).
This therapy uses low-level electrical currents to provide pain relief by relaxing your jaw joint and facial muscles. It can be done at the dentist's office or at home. A TENS unit includes electrodes that can placed on areas with muscle pain. For TMJ, place the electrodes on your jaw joint just in front of your ears.
Home TENS kits are available at most major retailers and drug stores. They typically cost between $40 and $150.
Use rubbing alcohol to clean the area first. The machine will have a nob for increasing the strength and one for increasing frequency.
Start low on each nob and first slowly increase the strength until you start to feel relief and then adjust the frequency until the relief is sustained.
4-4. Get trigger-point injections.
Trigger points are areas where the muscle tenses into a knot. Pain medication is injected into the facial muscles near the jaw joint, undoing the knots.
Trigger point injections can cost up to $400 if you’re paying out of pocket. Talk to your health insurance provider to see if the procedure is covered.
Other than some temporary soreness at the injection site, this procedure shouldn’t have any substantive side-effects. This should provide several weeks of temporary relief for your TMJ symptoms.
4-5. Get radio wave therapy.
TMJ is sometimes exacerbated by a lack of circulation. Radio wave therapy will increase the flow of blood by warming your facial muscle fibers with low levels of electrical waves.
The cost of radio wave therapy varies but generally costs around $250 out of pocket. Talk to your health insurance provider to see if the procedure is covered.
The procedure only takes a few moments and shouldn’t cause any substantive side-effects or soreness. This should provide several weeks of temporary relief for your TMJ symptoms.
5. Getting Dental Surgery
5-1. Ask about an Arthrocentesis.
Arthrocentesis is a clinical procedure where a syringe is used to collect fluid from a joint capsule. It is also known as joint aspiration. The doctor will insert a needle into the joint and wash it out. They may use a special tool to get rid of damaged tissue or dislodge a disc stuck in the joint or to unstick the joint itself. This procedure is minor and can be done in your dentist’s office with a local anesthetic like Procaine.
The Procaine injection and procedure may leave you with a numb sensation and soreness for up to 24 hours.
The cost of this procedure varies widely but will be covered by most health insurance providers if your doctor deems it necessary.
5-2. Ask about an Arthroscopy.
An Arthroscopy is a surgery done with an arthroscope. This special tool has a lens and a light on it. It lets your doctor see inside your joint. You’ll get local anesthesia, then the doctor will make a small cut in front of your ear and insert the tool. The scope will be hooked up to a video screen, so the doctor can examine your joint and the area around it. They may remove inflamed tissue or realign the disc or joint.
This type of surgery, known as minimally invasive, leaves a smaller scar, has fewer complications, and requires a shorter recovery time than a major operation.
The cost of this procedure varies widely but will be covered by most health insurance providers if your doctor deems it necessary.
5-3. Ask open-join surgery.
Depending on the cause and severity of your TMJ, arthroscopy may not be possible. Open-joint surgery is a fairly serious procedure but should provide the most permanent and guaranteed solution to your TMJ symptoms. You may need this procedure if the bones in your jaw are wearing down, if you have tumors around the jaw joint or if your joint is scarred and full of bone chips.
This procedure is sometimes performed with a local anesthetic like Procaine but can sometimes require a general anesthetic that knocks you unconscious.
This procedure may require recovery time of several days or even a few weeks.
The cost of this procedure varies widely but will be covered by most health insurance providers if your doctor deems it necessary.
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Try to keep your teeth from touching as often as possible.\\nPut your tongue between your teeth to control clenching or grinding during the day.\\n1-4. Learn relaxation techniques.\\nGeneral stress can manifest as muscle and joint pain. Stress reduction will prevent painful flare-ups and reduce tension that can exacerbate TMJ symptoms.\\nTry some deep breathing exercises. Slow take in air until your lungs are full and then slowly exhale. Try to clear your mind and focus solely on your breathing.\\nYoga is a great way to relieve stress. Try some basic stretching poses that will relieve tension in your back, where nerve endings are concentrated, like downward-facing dog and child’s pose.\\nGet a therapeutic massage that relieves tension in your shoulder and neck muscles.\\n2. Taking Medications\\n2-1. Try an analgesic.\\nAnalgesics, also known as pain killers, are the most common way of treating acute pain. Some are available over-the-counter and some will require a prescription from a doctor. Analgesics will provide only temporary relief and will need to be taken consistently until you seek a more permanent solution.\\nIf you don’t want to see a doctor, buy some Acetaminophen, sold under various brand names including Tylenol and Panadol. They will be available at all major drug stores. Overuse can cause liver and stomach problems so be sure to follow the directions for appropriate dosage and frequency.\\n2-2. Try a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.\\nThere are several drugs available that will reduce inflammation and limit inflammation-related soreness. They will be available over-the-counter at all major drug stores. These drugs provide temporary relief and will need to be taken consistently until you seek a more permanent solution. Overuse can cause gastrointestinal problems so take as directed. See a doctor before taking them if you have a history of gastrointestinal problems.\\nOne option is Ibuprofen, sold under various brand names including Advil and Motrin.\\nAnother option is Naproxen, sold under various brand names including Midol and Aleve. Naproxen is longer lasting than Ibuprofen.\\n2-3. Try nerve pain medication.\\nTMJ involves damage to nerve endings in your jaw. As such, you may want to ask your doctor about medications designed specifically for nerve pain. These medications will require a prescription and include Amitriptyline, Desipramine, Nortriptyline and Doxepin.\\nThese medications all treat depression and sleep disorders. If you already take a medication for these conditions, be sure to talk to your doctor first as they may interact negatively.\\n2-4. Try a muscle relaxant.\\nTMJ can cause strain and inflammation in your facial muscles. As such, you may want to ask your doctor about muscle relaxants. Mild muscle strain should heal itself over time so relaxant medications only need to be taken for a temporary period. These medications will require a prescription. \\nCyclobenzaprine, sold under the brand names Amrix and Fexmid, will treat pain, stiffness and spasms in your muscles.\\nMetaxalone, sold under the brand name Skelaxin, will relieve the pain and inflammation from muscle strain. This is better for more serious muscle pain.\\n3. Using Hot and Cold Therapy\\n3-1. Massage your jaw.\\nTry to soften your jaw muscles by gently massaging them. Focus on the area around your jaw joint, just in front your ears.\\nRub your fingers in a circular motion until you start to feel the pain subside. Start gently and add pressure as comfort allows.\\n3-2. Apply ice.\\nStart with ice to numb the muscles. You can use an ice pack or even a bag of frozen peas. Hold it gently against the jaw and keep it there for 5 to 10 minutes.\\n3-3. Apply heat.\\nThen use heat to relax the jaw muscles. You can use a heating pad or a hot-water bottle. Hold it gently against the jaw and keep it there for about 20 minutes.\\nMake sure the temperature is warm but not scalding hot.\\n3-4. Repeat the process.\\nAlternate between hot and cold until your pain starts to subside. Give a few minutes between each repetition to see how your jaw feels. You can do this as many times as it takes until you start feeling relief.\\n4. Using Non-Surgical Dental Procedures\\n4-1. Get a night guard or splint.\\nGet a plastic mouthpiece that fits over your teeth so they won’t touch. They will prevent harmful clenching and grinding commonly associated with TMJ. They will also improve your bite by placing your teeth in the proper position.\\nYou should wear your night guards while you sleep and you wear a splint at all times. Your dentist will determine which one you need.\\n4-2. Get new dental work.\\nTMJ can sometimes be exacerbated by old dental work or poor tooth alignment. Your dentist might need replace missing teeth or use crowns, bridges, or braces to adjust your bite surface.\\n4-3. Get Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS).\\nThis therapy uses low-level electrical currents to provide pain relief by relaxing your jaw joint and facial muscles. It can be done at the dentist's office or at home. A TENS unit includes electrodes that can placed on areas with muscle pain. For TMJ, place the electrodes on your jaw joint just in front of your ears.\\nHome TENS kits are available at most major retailers and drug stores. They typically cost between $40 and $150.\\nUse rubbing alcohol to clean the area first. The machine will have a nob for increasing the strength and one for increasing frequency.\\nStart low on each nob and first slowly increase the strength until you start to feel relief and then adjust the frequency until the relief is sustained.\\n4-4. Get trigger-point injections.\\nTrigger points are areas where the muscle tenses into a knot. Pain medication is injected into the facial muscles near the jaw joint, undoing the knots.\\nTrigger point injections can cost up to $400 if you’re paying out of pocket. Talk to your health insurance provider to see if the procedure is covered.\\nOther than some temporary soreness at the injection site, this procedure shouldn’t have any substantive side-effects. This should provide several weeks of temporary relief for your TMJ symptoms.\\n4-5. Get radio wave therapy.\\nTMJ is sometimes exacerbated by a lack of circulation. Radio wave therapy will increase the flow of blood by warming your facial muscle fibers with low levels of electrical waves.\\nThe cost of radio wave therapy varies but generally costs around $250 out of pocket. Talk to your health insurance provider to see if the procedure is covered.\\nThe procedure only takes a few moments and shouldn’t cause any substantive side-effects or soreness. This should provide several weeks of temporary relief for your TMJ symptoms.\\n5. Getting Dental Surgery\\n5-1. Ask about an Arthrocentesis.\\nArthrocentesis is a clinical procedure where a syringe is used to collect fluid from a joint capsule. It is also known as joint aspiration. The doctor will insert a needle into the joint and wash it out. They may use a special tool to get rid of damaged tissue or dislodge a disc stuck in the joint or to unstick the joint itself. This procedure is minor and can be done in your dentist’s office with a local anesthetic like Procaine.\\nThe Procaine injection and procedure may leave you with a numb sensation and soreness for up to 24 hours.\\nThe cost of this procedure varies widely but will be covered by most health insurance providers if your doctor deems it necessary.\\n5-2. Ask about an Arthroscopy.\\nAn Arthroscopy is a surgery done with an arthroscope. This special tool has a lens and a light on it. It lets your doctor see inside your joint. You’ll get local anesthesia, then the doctor will make a small cut in front of your ear and insert the tool. The scope will be hooked up to a video screen, so the doctor can examine your joint and the area around it. They may remove inflamed tissue or realign the disc or joint.\\nThis type of surgery, known as minimally invasive, leaves a smaller scar, has fewer complications, and requires a shorter recovery time than a major operation.\\nThe cost of this procedure varies widely but will be covered by most health insurance providers if your doctor deems it necessary.\\n5-3. Ask open-join surgery.\\nDepending on the cause and severity of your TMJ, arthroscopy may not be possible. Open-joint surgery is a fairly serious procedure but should provide the most permanent and guaranteed solution to your TMJ symptoms. You may need this procedure if the bones in your jaw are wearing down, if you have tumors around the jaw joint or if your joint is scarred and full of bone chips.\\nThis procedure is sometimes performed with a local anesthetic like Procaine but can sometimes require a general anesthetic that knocks you unconscious.\\nThis procedure may require recovery time of several days or even a few weeks.\\nThe cost of this procedure varies widely but will be covered by most health insurance providers if your doctor deems it necessary.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, often abbreviated as TMJ or TMD, is a common condition affecting the joint that controls your ability to talk, chew, yawn and move your jaw side-to-side. TMJ is usually caused by genetic factors or physical trauma to the jaw area but is often exacerbated by lifestyle factors like stress or chewing hard foods. 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1,592 | How to Alleviate Toothache Pain | 1. Alleviating Toothaches at Home
1-1. Take over-the-counter (OTC) medication.
If the toothache starts suddenly for no obvious reason and doesn't go away within an hour or so, consider using OTC medication before getting the tooth checked out. Anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve) or aspirin are likely best for toothaches that involve significant inflammation — common with gingivitis and mild mouth trauma. Painkillers are likely better for toothaches without much swelling, such as nerve irritation and tooth decay. The most common OTC painkiller is acetaminophen (Tylenol, Paracetamol).
Don't place aspirin or painkillers directly against the gums because it can burn or irritate the gum tissue. It may also cause an allergic reaction if you are allergic to substances in the product.
Acetaminophen, and not aspirin or ibuprofen, should be used for infants and children with toothaches.
Anti-inflammatories and painkillers should always be short-term strategies for pain control. Taking too much of them at a time or taking them for too long increases your risk of stomach, kidney and liver problems. Visit a dentist as soon as possible before the problem gets worse and more painful.
1-2. Use an OTC topical anesthetic.
Sparingly apply an OTC antiseptic gel, cream or ointment that contains benzocaine, a mild anesthetic that causes localized numbing. Put it directly onto the achy tooth and surrounding gum tissue for temporary relief — up to a few hours usually. While the medication is absorbing into the tissue, try not to swallow much of it as it can numb the throat and cause nausea. Breathing through your mouth for a few minutes can help reduce the need to swallow.
Use caution with products containing benzocaine because it can lead to a rare condition called methemoglobinemia, which reduces the amount of oxygen the blood can carry.
Don't use benzocaine on kids younger than two years of age without medical supervision.
OTC benzocaine products are just meant for short-term use prior to seeing a dentist.
1-3. Apply a cold compress.
If the toothache is caused by mouth trauma to the tooth, identify where the majority of the pain and inflammation is coming from and apply a cold compress to the outside of the cheek. Applying cold therapy is effective for swelling because it reduces blood flow by constricting (narrowing) local blood vessels. It also tends to numb the pain for a while. A cold compress can be made with crushed ice, ice cubes, frozen gel packs or a small bag of frozen veggies.
Always wrap anything frozen in a thin cloth before you apply it to skin — this will prevent skin irritation and frostbite.
Apply the cold compress for about 15 minutes three to five times daily until the inflammation/toothache subsides or fades away.
Significant trauma to the mouth and teeth should be examined by a dental professional as soon as you can make an appointment — make sure you tell the dentist it is an emergency so you can be seen right away.
1-4. Rinse your mouth with warm, salty water.
Perhaps the most simple and inexpensive way to combat some types of toothache is to swish your mouth out with some warm salty water. Swishing the water around the achy area can disinfect it and provide soothing relief. It can also help to dislodge any potentially irritating debris stuck between the teeth. Salt water also draws out some fluid from the gums that cause swelling.
Add a teaspoon of sea salt into a cup of boiling hot water and let it cool down until there's no risk of burning your mouth. Then take a mouthful and swish it around for at least 30 seconds or more before spitting it out.
Take a second mouthful to swish and also gargle with it for a few seconds before spitting it out. Repeat this procedure three to five times daily until the pain fades away or you can see a dentist.
If you don't have sea salt, then table salt is also an effective antiseptic, but it doesn't contain any trace minerals which may contribute to pain relief.
Keep in mind that the pain may return after a few days and it may be even more intense. If this is the case, see your dentist right away.
1-5. Consider using oil of cloves.
Another traditional home remedy for alleviating toothache is applying oil of cloves (active ingredient is eugenol, a natural anesthetic). Apply the oil to a small cotton ball or piece of tissue and then place it directly onto or against the achy tooth and surrounding gums to numb the area. Biting down on the cotton ball might be more effective as it will hold it in place firmly.
Clove oil needs to be used carefully because it's pretty strong and can irritate sensitive gums/tongues/lips if poured directly onto them.
Oil of cloves is found in virtually all health food stores and most mainstream pharmacies.
As an alternative, consider using some powdered clove or a whole clove on the tooth. Chew the clove to release its oil and numb the area.
1-6. Avoid hot or cold foods and drinks.
For some people, toothaches can be caused by exposure to very hot or cold foods and beverages. The nerve roots are overly sensitive and can generate pain with sensations at the extreme ends of the spectrum. As such, avoid drinking hot coffee and teas, slushy drinks and beverages with ice. Don't chew on ice if you have a toothache — it might help with any inflammation, but it will likely also irritate the nerve roots and increase the pain. Avoid hot soups, stews and casseroles, at least until they've cooled down.
The first sign of tooth decay may be pain sensations in teeth while eating something exceptionally hot or cold.
In addition to ice cubes, crunching on hard nuts, seeds and beans can also exacerbate toothaches and potentially cause more damage to broken teeth.
1-7. Stay away from anything overly sweet.
In addition to extreme temperatures (hot/cold), excessively sweet foods and beverages can also cause or acerbate toothaches. It's the refined sugar that can further irritate decay from cavities and exposed nerve roots, so fruits are usually okay to eat. On the other hand, don't eat candy floss, toffee, chocolate bars, fudge, donuts, ice cream or really sweet baked goods. Avoid drinking soda pop and sweetened iced tea or coffee drinks.
Hard candy can be a "double whammy" to toothaches: very sweet and hard enough to do damage to cracked teeth or poor dental work.
Even healthy snacks, such as granola bars, can be problematic for toothaches due to the honey, sweet raisins and dates, and hard nuts.
2. Getting Dental Care
2-1. Consult with your dentist.
Not every little twinge of pain in your mouth requires a dental exam, but many toothaches don't go away and get progressively worse with time. As such, schedule an appointment with your dentist if you have: tooth pain that persists for more than a few days; signs of an infection, such as lots of swelling, increased pain when you bite, red inflamed gums and/or the presence of white pus mixed with blood; trouble breathing or swallowing; any kind of fever combined with the pain.
Your dentist will examine your mouth and likely take dental x-rays. Cavities, abscesses, gingivitis, cracked teeth and uneven wear are all common causes of pain that can be treated at your dentist's office.
Tell your dentist if you or your child had any recent mouth trauma.
2-2. Get a cavity filled.
Tooth decay happens when the enamel is destroyed by bacteria and other factors, such as excessive acidity and wear. Pits or cavities appear in teeth and achy or sharp pain develops when the nerves are irritated. If your dentist sees a cavity, they will recommend filling it. Fillings restore teeth damaged by decay back to their normal function and shape. Materials used for fillings include gold, porcelain, composite white resins and amalgams (alloys of mercury, silver, copper, tin and zinc).
Before you get a filling, your dentist will first remove the decayed part and sanitize the area. You'll get an injection of anesthetic to kill the pain.
Your toothache may also be caused by a previous filling that's come loose or cracked and allowed more bacteria in.
There are growing health concerns regarding the use of amalgam fillings (due to the mercury content), so ask your dentist what's the best material for your long-term health.
2-3. Ask about a root canal.
Root canals are often necessary when the pulp (soft tissue inside the root canal) becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection has many potential causes: bacterial decay, too many dental procedures, and/or trauma to the tooth. If pulp infection is left untreated, it can cause pain or lead to an abscess (larger infection that involves pus).
In addition to a moderate-to-severe toothache, other signs that you may need a root canal include: tenderness with chewing, fever, discoloration of the tooth, being unable to open your mouth (trismus), or tenderness in nearby lymph nodes.
There is some controversy surrounding root canals because it's very difficult to completely sterilize a root-canaled (root-filled) tooth, which can provide protected space for bacteria to grow and release toxins into the bloodstream.
There are a variety of root canal procedures, so ask your dentist about the pros and cons of their technique.
2-4. Get a tooth pulled as a last resort.
Sometimes an achy tooth has to be pulled (extracted) if it's damaged and/or decayed too severely. This usually isn't a problem with a young child who still has their milk teeth, because the permanent teeth will simply grow in and fill the void eventually. With adults, it's a more serious procedure, although crowns, caps, dentures and artificial teeth are advanced enough that most people never feel or notice a difference (aside from no more pain!).
Some teeth (such as wisdom teeth) are not as essential for chewing or as cosmetically important, so these can be pulled without much concern; however, you should make every effort to save the teeth at the front of your mouth.
Health insurance plans don't often include the entire cost of dental care, so make sure to check with your provider.
Tips
Try flossing in and around a toothache, as it might help remove any food particles and plaque that are triggering the pain.
If you think you have an exposed nerve root, you may be able to identify which tooth has the cavity. Look in a mirror and check to see if one of your teeth looks bigger than the other, or if the gum around one tooth is lower than around other teeth.
Try chewing on a clove of fresh garlic — it's a time-honored traditional remedy that can bring pain relief and sanitize the area.
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It may also cause an allergic reaction if you are allergic to substances in the product.\\nAcetaminophen, and not aspirin or ibuprofen, should be used for infants and children with toothaches.\\nAnti-inflammatories and painkillers should always be short-term strategies for pain control. Taking too much of them at a time or taking them for too long increases your risk of stomach, kidney and liver problems. Visit a dentist as soon as possible before the problem gets worse and more painful.\\n1-2. Use an OTC topical anesthetic.\\nSparingly apply an OTC antiseptic gel, cream or ointment that contains benzocaine, a mild anesthetic that causes localized numbing. Put it directly onto the achy tooth and surrounding gum tissue for temporary relief — up to a few hours usually. While the medication is absorbing into the tissue, try not to swallow much of it as it can numb the throat and cause nausea. Breathing through your mouth for a few minutes can help reduce the need to swallow.\\nUse caution with products containing benzocaine because it can lead to a rare condition called methemoglobinemia, which reduces the amount of oxygen the blood can carry.\\nDon't use benzocaine on kids younger than two years of age without medical supervision.\\nOTC benzocaine products are just meant for short-term use prior to seeing a dentist.\\n1-3. Apply a cold compress.\\nIf the toothache is caused by mouth trauma to the tooth, identify where the majority of the pain and inflammation is coming from and apply a cold compress to the outside of the cheek. Applying cold therapy is effective for swelling because it reduces blood flow by constricting (narrowing) local blood vessels. It also tends to numb the pain for a while. A cold compress can be made with crushed ice, ice cubes, frozen gel packs or a small bag of frozen veggies.\\nAlways wrap anything frozen in a thin cloth before you apply it to skin — this will prevent skin irritation and frostbite.\\nApply the cold compress for about 15 minutes three to five times daily until the inflammation/toothache subsides or fades away.\\nSignificant trauma to the mouth and teeth should be examined by a dental professional as soon as you can make an appointment — make sure you tell the dentist it is an emergency so you can be seen right away.\\n1-4. Rinse your mouth with warm, salty water.\\nPerhaps the most simple and inexpensive way to combat some types of toothache is to swish your mouth out with some warm salty water. Swishing the water around the achy area can disinfect it and provide soothing relief. It can also help to dislodge any potentially irritating debris stuck between the teeth. Salt water also draws out some fluid from the gums that cause swelling.\\nAdd a teaspoon of sea salt into a cup of boiling hot water and let it cool down until there's no risk of burning your mouth. Then take a mouthful and swish it around for at least 30 seconds or more before spitting it out.\\nTake a second mouthful to swish and also gargle with it for a few seconds before spitting it out. Repeat this procedure three to five times daily until the pain fades away or you can see a dentist.\\nIf you don't have sea salt, then table salt is also an effective antiseptic, but it doesn't contain any trace minerals which may contribute to pain relief.\\nKeep in mind that the pain may return after a few days and it may be even more intense. If this is the case, see your dentist right away.\\n1-5. Consider using oil of cloves.\\nAnother traditional home remedy for alleviating toothache is applying oil of cloves (active ingredient is eugenol, a natural anesthetic). Apply the oil to a small cotton ball or piece of tissue and then place it directly onto or against the achy tooth and surrounding gums to numb the area. Biting down on the cotton ball might be more effective as it will hold it in place firmly.\\nClove oil needs to be used carefully because it's pretty strong and can irritate sensitive gums/tongues/lips if poured directly onto them.\\nOil of cloves is found in virtually all health food stores and most mainstream pharmacies.\\nAs an alternative, consider using some powdered clove or a whole clove on the tooth. Chew the clove to release its oil and numb the area.\\n1-6. Avoid hot or cold foods and drinks.\\nFor some people, toothaches can be caused by exposure to very hot or cold foods and beverages. The nerve roots are overly sensitive and can generate pain with sensations at the extreme ends of the spectrum. As such, avoid drinking hot coffee and teas, slushy drinks and beverages with ice. Don't chew on ice if you have a toothache — it might help with any inflammation, but it will likely also irritate the nerve roots and increase the pain. Avoid hot soups, stews and casseroles, at least until they've cooled down.\\nThe first sign of tooth decay may be pain sensations in teeth while eating something exceptionally hot or cold.\\nIn addition to ice cubes, crunching on hard nuts, seeds and beans can also exacerbate toothaches and potentially cause more damage to broken teeth.\\n1-7. Stay away from anything overly sweet.\\nIn addition to extreme temperatures (hot/cold), excessively sweet foods and beverages can also cause or acerbate toothaches. It's the refined sugar that can further irritate decay from cavities and exposed nerve roots, so fruits are usually okay to eat. On the other hand, don't eat candy floss, toffee, chocolate bars, fudge, donuts, ice cream or really sweet baked goods. Avoid drinking soda pop and sweetened iced tea or coffee drinks.\\nHard candy can be a \\\"double whammy\\\" to toothaches: very sweet and hard enough to do damage to cracked teeth or poor dental work.\\nEven healthy snacks, such as granola bars, can be problematic for toothaches due to the honey, sweet raisins and dates, and hard nuts.\\n2. Getting Dental Care\\n2-1. Consult with your dentist.\\nNot every little twinge of pain in your mouth requires a dental exam, but many toothaches don't go away and get progressively worse with time. As such, schedule an appointment with your dentist if you have: tooth pain that persists for more than a few days; signs of an infection, such as lots of swelling, increased pain when you bite, red inflamed gums and/or the presence of white pus mixed with blood; trouble breathing or swallowing; any kind of fever combined with the pain.\\nYour dentist will examine your mouth and likely take dental x-rays. Cavities, abscesses, gingivitis, cracked teeth and uneven wear are all common causes of pain that can be treated at your dentist's office.\\nTell your dentist if you or your child had any recent mouth trauma.\\n2-2. Get a cavity filled.\\nTooth decay happens when the enamel is destroyed by bacteria and other factors, such as excessive acidity and wear. Pits or cavities appear in teeth and achy or sharp pain develops when the nerves are irritated. If your dentist sees a cavity, they will recommend filling it. Fillings restore teeth damaged by decay back to their normal function and shape. Materials used for fillings include gold, porcelain, composite white resins and amalgams (alloys of mercury, silver, copper, tin and zinc).\\nBefore you get a filling, your dentist will first remove the decayed part and sanitize the area. 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If pulp infection is left untreated, it can cause pain or lead to an abscess (larger infection that involves pus).\\nIn addition to a moderate-to-severe toothache, other signs that you may need a root canal include: tenderness with chewing, fever, discoloration of the tooth, being unable to open your mouth (trismus), or tenderness in nearby lymph nodes.\\nThere is some controversy surrounding root canals because it's very difficult to completely sterilize a root-canaled (root-filled) tooth, which can provide protected space for bacteria to grow and release toxins into the bloodstream.\\nThere are a variety of root canal procedures, so ask your dentist about the pros and cons of their technique.\\n2-4. Get a tooth pulled as a last resort.\\nSometimes an achy tooth has to be pulled (extracted) if it's damaged and/or decayed too severely. This usually isn't a problem with a young child who still has their milk teeth, because the permanent teeth will simply grow in and fill the void eventually. With adults, it's a more serious procedure, although crowns, caps, dentures and artificial teeth are advanced enough that most people never feel or notice a difference (aside from no more pain!).\\nSome teeth (such as wisdom teeth) are not as essential for chewing or as cosmetically important, so these can be pulled without much concern; however, you should make every effort to save the teeth at the front of your mouth.\\nHealth insurance plans don't often include the entire cost of dental care, so make sure to check with your provider.\\nTips\\nTry flossing in and around a toothache, as it might help remove any food particles and plaque that are triggering the pain.\\nIf you think you have an exposed nerve root, you may be able to identify which tooth has the cavity. Look in a mirror and check to see if one of your teeth looks bigger than the other, or if the gum around one tooth is lower than around other teeth.\\nTry chewing on a clove of fresh garlic — it's a time-honored traditional remedy that can bring pain relief and sanitize the area.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"A toothache is dull, throbbing or sharp pain caused by problems with a tooth, the nerve or surrounding gum tissue. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are a lot of reasons you might have a toothache, including cavities (dental caries), gum inflammation (gingivitis), infections, nerve irritation, trauma, plaque buildup, poorly done dental work, and tooth sensitivity. 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1,593 | How to Alleviate UTI Pain | 1. Using Fluids
1-1. Drink plenty of fluids.
Drinking more fluids will help you to flush out the bacteria from your bladder and urethra and prevent your UTI from getting worse. This can help lessen discomfort or pain caused during urination.
Drink enough fluid for your urine to be light yellow. The urine may not be clear no matter how much you drink, and may instead be cloudy from the infection or light bleeding. Strive for urine that is light straw yellow.
Drinking plenty of fluids will also flush bacteria out of your bladder and help speed the healing process.
1-2. Stay away from the four Cs.
Certain foods will irritate your bladder and make you want to urinate more often. Try to avoid the four Cs: caffeine, carbonated beverages, chocolate, and citrus.
While you have a UTI, eliminate these foods from your diet. Reintroduce them into your diet slowly after the pain and the urge for frequent urination has gone away.
1-3. Drink cranberry or blueberry juice.
Cranberry and blueberry may be helpful when you have a UTI because they contain elements that will help the bacteria not stick to the walls of the bladder or urethra. This may help reduce inflammation, infection, and recurring infections.
Try to get cranberry and blueberry juice with as much percentage of juice as possible. There is pure, 100% cranberry juice available, so try to find it. Also look for juices without added sugars or high fructose corn syrup. Cranberry juice cocktail can have as little as 5% juice, but up to 33%, as well as artificial or added sweeteners and won’t help as much as 100% pure cranberry or blueberry juices. Try to get the purest form you can.
You can also take cranberry extract as a pill supplement. This is a good alternative if you want to reduce the amount of sugar you ingest. Make sure to follow the supplement directions.
Don’t use the supplement if you are allergic to cranberry juice. Speak with your doctor before taking a supplement if you are pregnant, nursing, or planning a pregnancy.
Don’t take a cranberry supplement or drink cranberry juice if you are taking a blood thinner, such as Warfarin.
Cranberry juice and extract can be used during an infection and as a preventative measure.
1-4. Drink ginger tea.
Ginger tea can help alleviate the inflammation. It can also help reduce any nausea you feel. You can also take a supplement. Cooking with ginger spice doesn’t have the same effectiveness as a tea or supplement because it doesn’t provide the same concentrated amount.
Check with a pharmacist or physician if you have medical conditions or are taking medications before incorporating ginger into your diet. It can interact with certain medications and supplements.
Ginger can cause mild heartburn and diarrhea if taken in high doses. A high dose is considered more than two cups of tea per day or more than the recommended amount of supplements.
Don’t take ginger root, ginger tea, or supplements if you have gallstones, will have surgery soon, are pregnant, breastfeeding, or intend to become pregnant without discussing with your doctor. Don’t take ginger root, tea, or supplements if you have a bleeding disorder or are taking blood thinners.
2. Making Lifestyle Changes
2-1. Urinate when you feel the need.
Although urination can be painful with a UTI, make sure to urinate when you feel the urge. If you are drinking plenty of fluids, you will probably need to urinate every hour or two. Don’t hold it in.
Holding your urine keeps the bacteria in the bladder, which encourages them to reproduce.
2-2. Use a heating pad.
To help relieve the pain or discomfort on your abdomen and lower back, place a heating pad on it. Make sure the heating pad is warm and not hot. Do not apply it directly to your skin because it can burn the skin. Place a towel or other type of cloth between the pack and your skin.
To make a heating pad at home, wet a washcloth and then warm it in the microwave. After taking it out of the microwave, put the cloth in a plastic bag. Don’t place it directly on the skin.
Do not use for more than 15 minutes. You can burn your skin. Use for less time if you use a higher setting.
If you use the heating pad to relieve UTI pain at night, make sure you turn it off before you go to sleep.
2-3. Take a baking soda bath.
Baking soda can help reduce the pain of a UTI. Place baking soda in the tub and fill it with just a little bit of water. It should be enough so that your bottom and urethra are covered.
You can also buy a product, called a sitz bath, which is specifically made to place inside your toilet. This is useful if you don’t want to or have the time to take the bath in a normal tub.
2-4. Take over-the-counter medication for bladder spasm.
Medication containing phenazopyridine can help to alleviate pain associated with bladder spasms, as they can numb your urethra and bladder to prevent burning during urination. One such medication is Pyridium, which can be taken at 200 mg three times a day as needed for up to two days. Another OTC medicine is Uristat. These medications will turn urine red or orange.
Be aware that if you start taking medications containing phenazopyridine, your medical provider won’t be able to check your urine for UTI using a dipstick, as the test strip will turn orange.
You can also take ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve) for the pain; however, the pain suffered during urination will persist, as these do not have the same numbing effect as phenazopyridine.
If you have extreme pain, your doctor may prescribe you a prescription analgesic. These are used for a short period of time and are paired with antibiotics, which will eliminate the pain and the need for pain medications quickly after you start taking them.
3. Preventing Urinary Tract Infections
3-1. Wear cotton underwear.
To help prevent a UTI from developing, wear cotton underwear. Nylon underwear traps moisture, which provides a perfect environment for bacterial growth. Although this growth happens outside the urethra and bladder, the bacteria can travel up the urethra.
3-2. Stay away from perfumed bubble bath.
Women and girls should not take baths with perfumed bubble bath soap. Perfumed bubble bath soap can cause inflammation of the urethra, which can provide a good environment for bacterial growth.
3-3. Wipe to reduce bacteria in the urethra.
Women and girls should wipe from front to back to prevent bacteria from your stool and anus being introduced into the urethra. Your stool is rich in bacteria necessary for the digestion of your food, but shouldn’t get into your bladder.
3-4. Urinate after sex.
Another way that bacteria can get introduced to your urinary tract is through sex. To prevent bacteria buildup, urinate right after you have sex. This will flush the urethra of any bacteria that may have gotten inside it during intercourse.
4. Understanding Urinary Tract Infections
4-1. Recognize the symptoms.
There are some symptoms that are common for UTIs. These include:
A strong desire or urge to urinate frequently
A burning sensation or burning pain during urination
Passing small amounts of urine frequently
Red, pink, or coca-cola colored urine, which indicate the presence of blood in the urine
Pelvic pain in the center of the abdomen around the pubic bone in women
Strong smelling urine
4-2. Call a doctor.
To reduce the possibilities of permanent damage, you need to know when to contact the physician. Unless your symptoms disappear within 24 hours with home treatments, it is very important to see your physician for antibiotic treatment. Reducing the pain of a UTI does not mean you have cured it. If you do not see a doctor, you can develop a kidney infection. Most UTIs do not go away on their own.
Your physician can prescribe antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing the infection. Take the entire bottle of antibiotics, even though the pain and burning lessens, because the bacterial growth has not been eliminated.
Follow up with your primary care provider if symptoms do not improve in three days. You may need gynecological exam if you are sexually active.
4-3. Determine if you have recurrent infections.
Some women can experience recurrent infections. Three urinary tract infections or more are categorized as recurrent infections.
This can be caused by a lack of not emptying your bladder completely each time you urinate. Urine that remains in the bladder after urinating can significantly increase the risk of experiencing recurring UTIs.
This may be from a structural abnormality in the lower urinary tract. You can schedule an ultrasound or CT scan to check for abnormalities.
Tips
Urinary tract infections are relatively common and can cause significant pain and discomfort. Treatment with antibiotics are usually needed to eradicate the infection and reduce the potential for complications.
UTI in males should be taken very seriously (since they are not very common and may indicate other medical problems) and must be evaluated by your healthcare provider.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Using Fluids\\n1-1. Drink plenty of fluids.\\nDrinking more fluids will help you to flush out the bacteria from your bladder and urethra and prevent your UTI from getting worse. This can help lessen discomfort or pain caused during urination.\\nDrink enough fluid for your urine to be light yellow. The urine may not be clear no matter how much you drink, and may instead be cloudy from the infection or light bleeding. Strive for urine that is light straw yellow.\\nDrinking plenty of fluids will also flush bacteria out of your bladder and help speed the healing process.\\n1-2. Stay away from the four Cs.\\nCertain foods will irritate your bladder and make you want to urinate more often. Try to avoid the four Cs: caffeine, carbonated beverages, chocolate, and citrus.\\nWhile you have a UTI, eliminate these foods from your diet. Reintroduce them into your diet slowly after the pain and the urge for frequent urination has gone away.\\n1-3. Drink cranberry or blueberry juice.\\nCranberry and blueberry may be helpful when you have a UTI because they contain elements that will help the bacteria not stick to the walls of the bladder or urethra. This may help reduce inflammation, infection, and recurring infections.\\nTry to get cranberry and blueberry juice with as much percentage of juice as possible. There is pure, 100% cranberry juice available, so try to find it. Also look for juices without added sugars or high fructose corn syrup. Cranberry juice cocktail can have as little as 5% juice, but up to 33%, as well as artificial or added sweeteners and won’t help as much as 100% pure cranberry or blueberry juices. Try to get the purest form you can.\\nYou can also take cranberry extract as a pill supplement. This is a good alternative if you want to reduce the amount of sugar you ingest. Make sure to follow the supplement directions.\\nDon’t use the supplement if you are allergic to cranberry juice. Speak with your doctor before taking a supplement if you are pregnant, nursing, or planning a pregnancy.\\nDon’t take a cranberry supplement or drink cranberry juice if you are taking a blood thinner, such as Warfarin.\\nCranberry juice and extract can be used during an infection and as a preventative measure.\\n1-4. Drink ginger tea.\\nGinger tea can help alleviate the inflammation. It can also help reduce any nausea you feel. You can also take a supplement. Cooking with ginger spice doesn’t have the same effectiveness as a tea or supplement because it doesn’t provide the same concentrated amount. \\nCheck with a pharmacist or physician if you have medical conditions or are taking medications before incorporating ginger into your diet. It can interact with certain medications and supplements.\\nGinger can cause mild heartburn and diarrhea if taken in high doses. A high dose is considered more than two cups of tea per day or more than the recommended amount of supplements.\\nDon’t take ginger root, ginger tea, or supplements if you have gallstones, will have surgery soon, are pregnant, breastfeeding, or intend to become pregnant without discussing with your doctor. Don’t take ginger root, tea, or supplements if you have a bleeding disorder or are taking blood thinners.\\n2. Making Lifestyle Changes\\n2-1. Urinate when you feel the need.\\nAlthough urination can be painful with a UTI, make sure to urinate when you feel the urge. If you are drinking plenty of fluids, you will probably need to urinate every hour or two. Don’t hold it in.\\nHolding your urine keeps the bacteria in the bladder, which encourages them to reproduce.\\n2-2. Use a heating pad.\\nTo help relieve the pain or discomfort on your abdomen and lower back, place a heating pad on it. Make sure the heating pad is warm and not hot. Do not apply it directly to your skin because it can burn the skin. Place a towel or other type of cloth between the pack and your skin.\\nTo make a heating pad at home, wet a washcloth and then warm it in the microwave. After taking it out of the microwave, put the cloth in a plastic bag. Don’t place it directly on the skin.\\nDo not use for more than 15 minutes. You can burn your skin. Use for less time if you use a higher setting.\\nIf you use the heating pad to relieve UTI pain at night, make sure you turn it off before you go to sleep.\\n2-3. Take a baking soda bath.\\nBaking soda can help reduce the pain of a UTI. Place baking soda in the tub and fill it with just a little bit of water. It should be enough so that your bottom and urethra are covered. \\nYou can also buy a product, called a sitz bath, which is specifically made to place inside your toilet. This is useful if you don’t want to or have the time to take the bath in a normal tub.\\n2-4. Take over-the-counter medication for bladder spasm.\\nMedication containing phenazopyridine can help to alleviate pain associated with bladder spasms, as they can numb your urethra and bladder to prevent burning during urination. One such medication is Pyridium, which can be taken at 200 mg three times a day as needed for up to two days. Another OTC medicine is Uristat. These medications will turn urine red or orange.\\nBe aware that if you start taking medications containing phenazopyridine, your medical provider won’t be able to check your urine for UTI using a dipstick, as the test strip will turn orange.\\nYou can also take ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve) for the pain; however, the pain suffered during urination will persist, as these do not have the same numbing effect as phenazopyridine.\\nIf you have extreme pain, your doctor may prescribe you a prescription analgesic. These are used for a short period of time and are paired with antibiotics, which will eliminate the pain and the need for pain medications quickly after you start taking them.\\n3. Preventing Urinary Tract Infections\\n3-1. Wear cotton underwear.\\nTo help prevent a UTI from developing, wear cotton underwear. Nylon underwear traps moisture, which provides a perfect environment for bacterial growth. Although this growth happens outside the urethra and bladder, the bacteria can travel up the urethra.\\n3-2. Stay away from perfumed bubble bath.\\nWomen and girls should not take baths with perfumed bubble bath soap. Perfumed bubble bath soap can cause inflammation of the urethra, which can provide a good environment for bacterial growth.\\n3-3. Wipe to reduce bacteria in the urethra.\\nWomen and girls should wipe from front to back to prevent bacteria from your stool and anus being introduced into the urethra. Your stool is rich in bacteria necessary for the digestion of your food, but shouldn’t get into your bladder.\\n3-4. Urinate after sex.\\nAnother way that bacteria can get introduced to your urinary tract is through sex. To prevent bacteria buildup, urinate right after you have sex. This will flush the urethra of any bacteria that may have gotten inside it during intercourse.\\n4. Understanding Urinary Tract Infections\\n4-1. Recognize the symptoms.\\nThere are some symptoms that are common for UTIs. These include:\\nA strong desire or urge to urinate frequently\\nA burning sensation or burning pain during urination\\nPassing small amounts of urine frequently\\nRed, pink, or coca-cola colored urine, which indicate the presence of blood in the urine\\nPelvic pain in the center of the abdomen around the pubic bone in women\\nStrong smelling urine\\n4-2. Call a doctor.\\nTo reduce the possibilities of permanent damage, you need to know when to contact the physician. Unless your symptoms disappear within 24 hours with home treatments, it is very important to see your physician for antibiotic treatment. Reducing the pain of a UTI does not mean you have cured it. If you do not see a doctor, you can develop a kidney infection. Most UTIs do not go away on their own.\\nYour physician can prescribe antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing the infection. Take the entire bottle of antibiotics, even though the pain and burning lessens, because the bacterial growth has not been eliminated.\\nFollow up with your primary care provider if symptoms do not improve in three days. You may need gynecological exam if you are sexually active.\\n4-3. Determine if you have recurrent infections.\\nSome women can experience recurrent infections. Three urinary tract infections or more are categorized as recurrent infections. \\nThis can be caused by a lack of not emptying your bladder completely each time you urinate. Urine that remains in the bladder after urinating can significantly increase the risk of experiencing recurring UTIs.\\nThis may be from a structural abnormality in the lower urinary tract. You can schedule an ultrasound or CT scan to check for abnormalities.\\nTips\\nUrinary tract infections are relatively common and can cause significant pain and discomfort. Treatment with antibiotics are usually needed to eradicate the infection and reduce the potential for complications.\\nUTI in males should be taken very seriously (since they are not very common and may indicate other medical problems) and must be evaluated by your healthcare provider.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"A urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria (usually from the perineum) reaches the bladder through the urethra. The infection can occur spontaneously, but sexual intercourse, use of a diaphragm and infrequent urination also increases the risk of getting UTI for women. The bacteria causes inflammation in the urethra and the bladder, which can lead to mild or severe pain. Abrupt onset of symptoms may include difficulty urinating, urgency, increased frequency, heaviness in your lower abdomen, cloudy and sometimes bloody urine. Fever is not common with UTI, but is possible. Pain relievers and other pain management techniques can only help for the short term, so methods of treatment for your UTI are more helpful in pain management than simple medications. Learn to alleviate the pain of a UTI while you wait to see your health care provider.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Using Fluids\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Drink plenty of fluids.\", \"描述\": \"Drinking more fluids will help you to flush out the bacteria from your bladder and urethra and prevent your UTI from getting worse. This can help lessen discomfort or pain caused during urination.\\nDrink enough fluid for your urine to be light yellow. 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This may help reduce inflammation, infection, and recurring infections.\\nTry to get cranberry and blueberry juice with as much percentage of juice as possible. There is pure, 100% cranberry juice available, so try to find it. Also look for juices without added sugars or high fructose corn syrup. Cranberry juice cocktail can have as little as 5% juice, but up to 33%, as well as artificial or added sweeteners and won’t help as much as 100% pure cranberry or blueberry juices. Try to get the purest form you can.\\nYou can also take cranberry extract as a pill supplement. This is a good alternative if you want to reduce the amount of sugar you ingest. Make sure to follow the supplement directions.\\nDon’t use the supplement if you are allergic to cranberry juice. Speak with your doctor before taking a supplement if you are pregnant, nursing, or planning a pregnancy.\\nDon’t take a cranberry supplement or drink cranberry juice if you are taking a blood thinner, such as Warfarin.\\nCranberry juice and extract can be used during an infection and as a preventative measure.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Drink ginger tea.\", \"描述\": \"Ginger tea can help alleviate the inflammation. It can also help reduce any nausea you feel. You can also take a supplement. Cooking with ginger spice doesn’t have the same effectiveness as a tea or supplement because it doesn’t provide the same concentrated amount. \\nCheck with a pharmacist or physician if you have medical conditions or are taking medications before incorporating ginger into your diet. It can interact with certain medications and supplements.\\nGinger can cause mild heartburn and diarrhea if taken in high doses. A high dose is considered more than two cups of tea per day or more than the recommended amount of supplements.\\nDon’t take ginger root, ginger tea, or supplements if you have gallstones, will have surgery soon, are pregnant, breastfeeding, or intend to become pregnant without discussing with your doctor. Don’t take ginger root, tea, or supplements if you have a bleeding disorder or are taking blood thinners.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Making Lifestyle Changes\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Urinate when you feel the need.\", \"描述\": \"Although urination can be painful with a UTI, make sure to urinate when you feel the urge. If you are drinking plenty of fluids, you will probably need to urinate every hour or two. Don’t hold it in.\\nHolding your urine keeps the bacteria in the bladder, which encourages them to reproduce.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Use a heating pad.\", \"描述\": \"To help relieve the pain or discomfort on your abdomen and lower back, place a heating pad on it. 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1,594 | How to Alleviate Vertigo | 1. Alleviating Vertigo Immediately
1-1. Move slowly.
If vertigo hits, the worst thing you can do is to change your position quickly. Reduce your feelings of dizziness by moving extremely slowly. These slow movements will allow you to focus more easily and clear your head. You should also have something stable (such as a wall or railing) to lean on when standing up or moving around.
If you need to, take short breaks between slow movements.
Vertigo shouldn't keep you from you moving or getting out of bed in the morning. Don't be afraid to move -- just do so with care and patience!
1-2. Avoid activities that involve looking up.
Looking up for extended periods of time can cause disorientation and feelings of unpleasantness. You'll feel better if you can keep your head level and parallel to the ground as much as possible. Use slow movements whenever you tilt your head in any direction.
While it shouldn't make your symptoms too much worse if you need to look up for a moment or two, avoid doing things like cleaning a high shelf or watching a screen that's above your eye level.
You may also experience discomfort when you look down.
1-3. Avoid focusing on moving objects.
Looking at fast-moving objects like a passing car or train may make you feel more dizzy. You might also have trouble focusing on things that are either too close to you or too far way. If you're struggling to focus on anything, close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. This may improve your symptoms.
1-4. Lie in an angled position.
Lying down flat can make your vertigo worse, while keeping your head slightly elevated may help reduce the dizzy feeling. Sit or lie at an angle by propping yourself up with pillows or using a recliner.
1-5. Sit in a calm room.
Placing yourself in a quiet, dark room may help ease the dizziness and other unpleasant symptoms associated with vertigo. Lie propped up on your bed or in a chair. Turn off all lights and electronic devices. Cut off the television and radio. This calm environment can help reduce the vertigo.
Try to do this for a minimum of twenty minutes. This may be enough time for your symptoms to pass. If you're still feeling dizzy after twenty minutes, rest for an additional twenty.
2. Trying the Epley Maneuver
2-1. Determine which ear is causing the vertigo.
Sit on your bed in a position that will make your head hang slightly off the edge when you lie down. Turn your head to the right while sitting, then lie down quickly. Wait one minute and see if you feel dizzy. Repeat on the left side. If you feel dizzy when you turn right, your right ear is your bad ear. If dizziness happens when you turn left, it's your left ear.
2-2. Turn your head 45 degrees slowly.
Sit on the edge of your bed. Turn your head 45 degrees to whichever side is causing the vertigo. Don't turn your head so far that your chin is over your shoulder.
For example, if your vertigo comes from your left ear, you will turn your head to the left. If it comes from the right, turn your head 45 degrees to the right.
2-3. Lay your head back.
Next, quickly lean your head back onto the bed with a pillow beneath your shoulders. Your head should still be turned. Keep your neck and shoulders relaxed. Hold this for one to two minutes.
2-4. Turn your head 90 degrees.
While lying down, slowly turn your head 90 degrees in the opposite direction. Don't raise your head. It should instead be resting against the edge of the bed. Hold your head in this position for one to two minutes.
If your vertigo comes from the left ear, you will turn your head 90 degrees to the right. If it's from the right, turn to the left.
2-5. Roll onto your “good side.”
Turn your body over so that you're lying on the same side as your good ear. Turn your head (keeping your body on its side) so you're looking at the floor. Hold this position for one to two minutes.
If your vertigo comes from the left ear, you will move your body onto your right side.
2-6. Repeat the movements if you need to.
For some people, this series of positions will immediately relieve their symptoms. For others, the maneuver may need to be repeated a few times. If you're still experiencing symptoms, continue to do the treatment three times per day. Stop when you experience no symptoms for 24 hours.
You can do the movements once when you wake up, once at lunch, and once when you go to bed at night.
2-7. Avoid lying flat or tilting your head up or down for one week.
Use a recliner or several pillows in bed to sleep at a 45 degree angle. You should also try to keep your head as level as possible. This should help prevent your vertigo symptoms from coming back.
It's also a good idea to avoid lying on your “bad side.”
If you need to shave or put in eye drops, do so without tilting your head back.
3. Using the Foster Maneuver
3-1. Figure out which ear is making you have vertigo.
Sit on your bed so that your head hangs a little off the edge when you lie down. While sitting down, turn your head to the right, then lie down. Wait a minute and check for dizziness. Do it again on the left side. If you feel dizzy when you turn right, your right ear is your bad ear. If dizziness happens when you turn left, it's your left ear.
3-2. Kneel on the floor.
Begin this method by kneeling on the floor. Don't rest your upper legs and buttocks on your calves. Your bent legs should instead form a right angle. Place your hands on the floor directly below your shoulders. Raise your chin and look up at the ceiling for about five to ten seconds.
Put a towel or pad under your knees if you do not have carpeted flooring.
3-3. Lean your head to the floor.
While on your hands and knees, tuck your chin towards your chest as you lean your head towards the floor. Bend forward until you touch the floor with your forehead while keeping your hips elevated. Hold this position for around 30 seconds.
3-4. Turn your head.
While in this position, turn your head towards the side of the ear with the vertigo. You should be facing your shoulder. Hold this position for 30 seconds.
For example, if your left ear is the affected ear, turn your head to the left.
3-5. Raise the front of your body.
Quickly, lift your head and push yourself up until your back is flat. Your head should be at the same level as your back, so that your ear is parallel to the floor. Your head should be held in a 45 degree angle as you rest on all fours. Hold this position for 30 seconds.
3-6. Lift your head.
Lift your head so that the top of your head is pointing to the ceiling and your chin is pointing to the floor. Your head should still be angled towards the shoulder of your affected ear. Stand up very slowly.
3-7. Repeat this process.
If you don't feel relief, do these steps again. It may take multiple tries for your vertigo to go away. However, rest for 15 minutes after the first attempt before you try again. While there isn't a limit to how many times you can try this maneuver, you may want to consult a doctor if it's not working for you after you try it three or more times.
3-8. Sleep on your “good side” propped up for a week.
Lie down so your affected ear is facing up. Use two pillows to prop your body up. You can use an additional pillow under your side to keep from rolling over during the night.
4. Seeking Medical Attention
4-1. Visit your doctor.
Though vertigo is often caused by something minor, you may have an underlying condition that's causing your symptoms. Vertigo may point to an infection or may be a sign of something more serious. Go see your doctor if vertigo is a recurring problem.
4-2. Take antibiotics.
Vertigo often occurs when you have an inner ear infection or fluid in your middle ear. This may not indicate that you have an infection. This may simply be the result of allergies or problems with the Eustachian tubes. Viral infections will go away on their own and can't be treated with medicine, but if the vertigo is related to a bacterial infection, your doctor can prescribe antibiotics to clear it up.
If the fluid in your inner or middle ear is infected, then an appropriate treatment for an infection might include antibiotics, a nasal steroid, or saline spray.
4-3. Take vertigo medication.
In some cases of vertigo, the doctor will prescribe specific vertigo medication to help alleviate the symptoms. This is usually only prescribed if you have certain conditions, like vestibular neuronitis, central vertigo, or Meniere's disease. The medications that your doctor may give you are prochlorperazine or antihistamines.
These medications are taken for anywhere between three to fourteen days. If they work, your doctor may decide to give you pills to keep at home to be used on an as-needed basis.
4-4. Get a referral to a specialist.
If your condition does not improve, your doctor may refer you to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor. The ENT specialist will have more training and experience dealing with these specific problems, so they may be able to provide you with a more effective treatment plan.
A specialist will usually be consulted if the head exercises don't work, the symptoms last for more than a month, or the symptoms are unusual or severe. An ENT specialist will also be called if you're experiencing hearing loss.
The ENT will likely use an electronystagmogram (ENG) to see if there are problems in the connections between your inner ear, brain, and nerves. They may also order an MRI.
A physical therapist can also help you to do the exercises properly, so you can also ask your doctor for a referral to this type of specialist.
4-5. Undergo surgery.
In rare and extreme cases, your doctor may suggest that you undergo surgery. During surgery, they will insert a bone plug into your ear to block parts of the inner ear that cause vertigo.
This is used when no other treatment helps and the vertigo affects your quality of life.
Tips
It is important to follow your doctor's recommendations, and if prescribed medications, it is important to take them regularly.
Always check with your doctor before beginning any vertigo treatment.
Most cases of vertigo are not the result of a serious medical problem, and symptoms of vertigo are often easily alleviated by simple treatments.
Warnings
Be careful when driving or operating machinery while experiencing the symptoms of vertigo.
If your vertigo worsens, or new symptoms occur, seek medical treatment immediately.
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Sit in a calm room.\\nPlacing yourself in a quiet, dark room may help ease the dizziness and other unpleasant symptoms associated with vertigo. Lie propped up on your bed or in a chair. Turn off all lights and electronic devices. Cut off the television and radio. This calm environment can help reduce the vertigo.\\nTry to do this for a minimum of twenty minutes. This may be enough time for your symptoms to pass. If you're still feeling dizzy after twenty minutes, rest for an additional twenty.\\n2. Trying the Epley Maneuver\\n2-1. Determine which ear is causing the vertigo.\\nSit on your bed in a position that will make your head hang slightly off the edge when you lie down. Turn your head to the right while sitting, then lie down quickly. Wait one minute and see if you feel dizzy. Repeat on the left side. If you feel dizzy when you turn right, your right ear is your bad ear. If dizziness happens when you turn left, it's your left ear.\\n2-2. Turn your head 45 degrees slowly.\\nSit on the edge of your bed. Turn your head 45 degrees to whichever side is causing the vertigo. Don't turn your head so far that your chin is over your shoulder.\\nFor example, if your vertigo comes from your left ear, you will turn your head to the left. If it comes from the right, turn your head 45 degrees to the right.\\n2-3. Lay your head back.\\nNext, quickly lean your head back onto the bed with a pillow beneath your shoulders. Your head should still be turned. Keep your neck and shoulders relaxed. Hold this for one to two minutes.\\n2-4. Turn your head 90 degrees.\\nWhile lying down, slowly turn your head 90 degrees in the opposite direction. Don't raise your head. It should instead be resting against the edge of the bed. Hold your head in this position for one to two minutes.\\nIf your vertigo comes from the left ear, you will turn your head 90 degrees to the right. If it's from the right, turn to the left.\\n2-5. Roll onto your “good side.”\\nTurn your body over so that you're lying on the same side as your good ear. Turn your head (keeping your body on its side) so you're looking at the floor. Hold this position for one to two minutes.\\nIf your vertigo comes from the left ear, you will move your body onto your right side.\\n2-6. Repeat the movements if you need to.\\nFor some people, this series of positions will immediately relieve their symptoms. For others, the maneuver may need to be repeated a few times. If you're still experiencing symptoms, continue to do the treatment three times per day. Stop when you experience no symptoms for 24 hours.\\nYou can do the movements once when you wake up, once at lunch, and once when you go to bed at night.\\n2-7. Avoid lying flat or tilting your head up or down for one week.\\nUse a recliner or several pillows in bed to sleep at a 45 degree angle. You should also try to keep your head as level as possible. This should help prevent your vertigo symptoms from coming back.\\nIt's also a good idea to avoid lying on your “bad side.”\\nIf you need to shave or put in eye drops, do so without tilting your head back.\\n3. Using the Foster Maneuver\\n3-1. Figure out which ear is making you have vertigo.\\nSit on your bed so that your head hangs a little off the edge when you lie down. While sitting down, turn your head to the right, then lie down. Wait a minute and check for dizziness. Do it again on the left side. If you feel dizzy when you turn right, your right ear is your bad ear. If dizziness happens when you turn left, it's your left ear.\\n3-2. Kneel on the floor.\\nBegin this method by kneeling on the floor. Don't rest your upper legs and buttocks on your calves. Your bent legs should instead form a right angle. Place your hands on the floor directly below your shoulders. Raise your chin and look up at the ceiling for about five to ten seconds.\\nPut a towel or pad under your knees if you do not have carpeted flooring.\\n3-3. Lean your head to the floor.\\nWhile on your hands and knees, tuck your chin towards your chest as you lean your head towards the floor. Bend forward until you touch the floor with your forehead while keeping your hips elevated. Hold this position for around 30 seconds.\\n3-4. Turn your head.\\nWhile in this position, turn your head towards the side of the ear with the vertigo. You should be facing your shoulder. Hold this position for 30 seconds.\\nFor example, if your left ear is the affected ear, turn your head to the left.\\n3-5. Raise the front of your body.\\nQuickly, lift your head and push yourself up until your back is flat. Your head should be at the same level as your back, so that your ear is parallel to the floor. Your head should be held in a 45 degree angle as you rest on all fours. Hold this position for 30 seconds.\\n3-6. Lift your head.\\nLift your head so that the top of your head is pointing to the ceiling and your chin is pointing to the floor. Your head should still be angled towards the shoulder of your affected ear. Stand up very slowly.\\n3-7. Repeat this process.\\nIf you don't feel relief, do these steps again. It may take multiple tries for your vertigo to go away. However, rest for 15 minutes after the first attempt before you try again. While there isn't a limit to how many times you can try this maneuver, you may want to consult a doctor if it's not working for you after you try it three or more times.\\n3-8. Sleep on your “good side” propped up for a week.\\nLie down so your affected ear is facing up. Use two pillows to prop your body up. You can use an additional pillow under your side to keep from rolling over during the night.\\n4. Seeking Medical Attention\\n4-1. Visit your doctor.\\nThough vertigo is often caused by something minor, you may have an underlying condition that's causing your symptoms. Vertigo may point to an infection or may be a sign of something more serious. Go see your doctor if vertigo is a recurring problem.\\n4-2. Take antibiotics.\\nVertigo often occurs when you have an inner ear infection or fluid in your middle ear. This may not indicate that you have an infection. This may simply be the result of allergies or problems with the Eustachian tubes. Viral infections will go away on their own and can't be treated with medicine, but if the vertigo is related to a bacterial infection, your doctor can prescribe antibiotics to clear it up.\\nIf the fluid in your inner or middle ear is infected, then an appropriate treatment for an infection might include antibiotics, a nasal steroid, or saline spray.\\n4-3. Take vertigo medication.\\nIn some cases of vertigo, the doctor will prescribe specific vertigo medication to help alleviate the symptoms. This is usually only prescribed if you have certain conditions, like vestibular neuronitis, central vertigo, or Meniere's disease. The medications that your doctor may give you are prochlorperazine or antihistamines.\\nThese medications are taken for anywhere between three to fourteen days. If they work, your doctor may decide to give you pills to keep at home to be used on an as-needed basis.\\n4-4. Get a referral to a specialist.\\nIf your condition does not improve, your doctor may refer you to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor. The ENT specialist will have more training and experience dealing with these specific problems, so they may be able to provide you with a more effective treatment plan.\\nA specialist will usually be consulted if the head exercises don't work, the symptoms last for more than a month, or the symptoms are unusual or severe. An ENT specialist will also be called if you're experiencing hearing loss.\\nThe ENT will likely use an electronystagmogram (ENG) to see if there are problems in the connections between your inner ear, brain, and nerves. They may also order an MRI.\\nA physical therapist can also help you to do the exercises properly, so you can also ask your doctor for a referral to this type of specialist.\\n4-5. Undergo surgery.\\nIn rare and extreme cases, your doctor may suggest that you undergo surgery. During surgery, they will insert a bone plug into your ear to block parts of the inner ear that cause vertigo.\\nThis is used when no other treatment helps and the vertigo affects your quality of life.\\nTips\\nIt is important to follow your doctor's recommendations, and if prescribed medications, it is important to take them regularly.\\nAlways check with your doctor before beginning any vertigo treatment.\\nMost cases of vertigo are not the result of a serious medical problem, and symptoms of vertigo are often easily alleviated by simple treatments.\\nWarnings\\nBe careful when driving or operating machinery while experiencing the symptoms of vertigo.\\nIf your vertigo worsens, or new symptoms occur, seek medical treatment immediately.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Experts agree that while vertigo is a very frustrating condition, there are a number of tricks to help you relieve the sensation of dizziness or spinning. Studies have shown that understanding the cause of your vertigo can be crucial for determining your best treatment options, so if you're having persistent or recurring episodes of dizziness, you'll want to work with your health care provider to figure out the best approach for you. If physical maneuvers don't work, you may need to consider medications or surgical procedures.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Alleviating Vertigo Immediately\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Move slowly.\", \"描述\": \"If vertigo hits, the worst thing you can do is to change your position quickly. Reduce your feelings of dizziness by moving extremely slowly. These slow movements will allow you to focus more easily and clear your head. You should also have something stable (such as a wall or railing) to lean on when standing up or moving around.\\nIf you need to, take short breaks between slow movements.\\nVertigo shouldn't keep you from you moving or getting out of bed in the morning. Don't be afraid to move -- just do so with care and patience!\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Avoid activities that involve looking up.\", \"描述\": \"Looking up for extended periods of time can cause disorientation and feelings of unpleasantness. You'll feel better if you can keep your head level and parallel to the ground as much as possible. Use slow movements whenever you tilt your head in any direction.\\nWhile it shouldn't make your symptoms too much worse if you need to look up for a moment or two, avoid doing things like cleaning a high shelf or watching a screen that's above your eye level.\\nYou may also experience discomfort when you look down.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Avoid focusing on moving objects.\", \"描述\": \"Looking at fast-moving objects like a passing car or train may make you feel more dizzy. You might also have trouble focusing on things that are either too close to you or too far way. If you're struggling to focus on anything, close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. This may improve your symptoms.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Lie in an angled position.\", \"描述\": \"Lying down flat can make your vertigo worse, while keeping your head slightly elevated may help reduce the dizzy feeling. Sit or lie at an angle by propping yourself up with pillows or using a recliner.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Sit in a calm room.\", \"描述\": \"Placing yourself in a quiet, dark room may help ease the dizziness and other unpleasant symptoms associated with vertigo. Lie propped up on your bed or in a chair. Turn off all lights and electronic devices. Cut off the television and radio. This calm environment can help reduce the vertigo.\\nTry to do this for a minimum of twenty minutes. This may be enough time for your symptoms to pass. If you're still feeling dizzy after twenty minutes, rest for an additional twenty.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Trying the Epley Maneuver\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Determine which ear is causing the vertigo.\", \"描述\": \"Sit on your bed in a position that will make your head hang slightly off the edge when you lie down. Turn your head to the right while sitting, then lie down quickly. Wait one minute and see if you feel dizzy. Repeat on the left side. If you feel dizzy when you turn right, your right ear is your bad ear. If dizziness happens when you turn left, it's your left ear.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Turn your head 45 degrees slowly.\", \"描述\": \"Sit on the edge of your bed. Turn your head 45 degrees to whichever side is causing the vertigo. Don't turn your head so far that your chin is over your shoulder.\\nFor example, if your vertigo comes from your left ear, you will turn your head to the left. If it comes from the right, turn your head 45 degrees to the right.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Lay your head back.\", \"描述\": \"Next, quickly lean your head back onto the bed with a pillow beneath your shoulders. Your head should still be turned. Keep your neck and shoulders relaxed. Hold this for one to two minutes.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Turn your head 90 degrees.\", \"描述\": \"While lying down, slowly turn your head 90 degrees in the opposite direction. Don't raise your head. It should instead be resting against the edge of the bed. Hold your head in this position for one to two minutes.\\nIf your vertigo comes from the left ear, you will turn your head 90 degrees to the right. If it's from the right, turn to the left.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Roll onto your “good side.”\", \"描述\": \"Turn your body over so that you're lying on the same side as your good ear. Turn your head (keeping your body on its side) so you're looking at the floor. Hold this position for one to two minutes.\\nIf your vertigo comes from the left ear, you will move your body onto your right side.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Repeat the movements if you need to.\", \"描述\": \"For some people, this series of positions will immediately relieve their symptoms. For others, the maneuver may need to be repeated a few times. If you're still experiencing symptoms, continue to do the treatment three times per day. Stop when you experience no symptoms for 24 hours.\\nYou can do the movements once when you wake up, once at lunch, and once when you go to bed at night.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Avoid lying flat or tilting your head up or down for one week.\", \"描述\": \"Use a recliner or several pillows in bed to sleep at a 45 degree angle. You should also try to keep your head as level as possible. This should help prevent your vertigo symptoms from coming back.\\nIt's also a good idea to avoid lying on your “bad side.”\\nIf you need to shave or put in eye drops, do so without tilting your head back.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Using the Foster Maneuver\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Figure out which ear is making you have vertigo.\", \"描述\": \"Sit on your bed so that your head hangs a little off the edge when you lie down. While sitting down, turn your head to the right, then lie down. Wait a minute and check for dizziness. Do it again on the left side. If you feel dizzy when you turn right, your right ear is your bad ear. If dizziness happens when you turn left, it's your left ear.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Kneel on the floor.\", \"描述\": \"Begin this method by kneeling on the floor. Don't rest your upper legs and buttocks on your calves. Your bent legs should instead form a right angle. Place your hands on the floor directly below your shoulders. Raise your chin and look up at the ceiling for about five to ten seconds.\\nPut a towel or pad under your knees if you do not have carpeted flooring.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Lean your head to the floor.\", \"描述\": \"While on your hands and knees, tuck your chin towards your chest as you lean your head towards the floor. Bend forward until you touch the floor with your forehead while keeping your hips elevated. Hold this position for around 30 seconds.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Turn your head.\", \"描述\": \"While in this position, turn your head towards the side of the ear with the vertigo. You should be facing your shoulder. Hold this position for 30 seconds.\\nFor example, if your left ear is the affected ear, turn your head to the left.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Raise the front of your body.\", \"描述\": \"Quickly, lift your head and push yourself up until your back is flat. Your head should be at the same level as your back, so that your ear is parallel to the floor. Your head should be held in a 45 degree angle as you rest on all fours. Hold this position for 30 seconds.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Lift your head.\", \"描述\": \"Lift your head so that the top of your head is pointing to the ceiling and your chin is pointing to the floor. Your head should still be angled towards the shoulder of your affected ear. Stand up very slowly.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Repeat this process.\", \"描述\": \"If you don't feel relief, do these steps again. It may take multiple tries for your vertigo to go away. However, rest for 15 minutes after the first attempt before you try again. While there isn't a limit to how many times you can try this maneuver, you may want to consult a doctor if it's not working for you after you try it three or more times.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Sleep on your “good side” propped up for a week.\", \"描述\": \"Lie down so your affected ear is facing up. Use two pillows to prop your body up. You can use an additional pillow under your side to keep from rolling over during the night.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Seeking Medical Attention\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Visit your doctor.\", \"描述\": \"Though vertigo is often caused by something minor, you may have an underlying condition that's causing your symptoms. Vertigo may point to an infection or may be a sign of something more serious. Go see your doctor if vertigo is a recurring problem.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Take antibiotics.\", \"描述\": \"Vertigo often occurs when you have an inner ear infection or fluid in your middle ear. This may not indicate that you have an infection. This may simply be the result of allergies or problems with the Eustachian tubes. Viral infections will go away on their own and can't be treated with medicine, but if the vertigo is related to a bacterial infection, your doctor can prescribe antibiotics to clear it up.\\nIf the fluid in your inner or middle ear is infected, then an appropriate treatment for an infection might include antibiotics, a nasal steroid, or saline spray.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Take vertigo medication.\", \"描述\": \"In some cases of vertigo, the doctor will prescribe specific vertigo medication to help alleviate the symptoms. This is usually only prescribed if you have certain conditions, like vestibular neuronitis, central vertigo, or Meniere's disease. The medications that your doctor may give you are prochlorperazine or antihistamines.\\nThese medications are taken for anywhere between three to fourteen days. If they work, your doctor may decide to give you pills to keep at home to be used on an as-needed basis.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Get a referral to a specialist.\", \"描述\": \"If your condition does not improve, your doctor may refer you to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor. The ENT specialist will have more training and experience dealing with these specific problems, so they may be able to provide you with a more effective treatment plan.\\nA specialist will usually be consulted if the head exercises don't work, the symptoms last for more than a month, or the symptoms are unusual or severe. An ENT specialist will also be called if you're experiencing hearing loss.\\nThe ENT will likely use an electronystagmogram (ENG) to see if there are problems in the connections between your inner ear, brain, and nerves. They may also order an MRI.\\nA physical therapist can also help you to do the exercises properly, so you can also ask your doctor for a referral to this type of specialist.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Undergo surgery.\", \"描述\": \"In rare and extreme cases, your doctor may suggest that you undergo surgery. 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1,595 | How to Allocate More Memory to Pro Tools | 1. Steps
1-1. Shut down all other applications.
To ensure Pro Tools is running at maximum capacity, close down all other open applications on your computer. This frees up RAM and any other available resources that can be allocated to Pro Tools.
1-2. Customize your settings in the Playback Engine window.
In the Playback Engine window, you can customize settings such as your CPU usage limit, the RTAS (Real Time AudioSuite) processors, the hardware buffer size, and the DAE (Digidesign Audio Engine) Playback buffer size to free up memory.
1-3. Open the Playback Engine window.
From Pro Tools, click on "Setup" and select Playback Engine.
Change the CPU usage limit. In the Playback Engine window, click on the drop-down menu next to CPU Usage Limit in the HD TDM Settings section to modify the amount of memory you are allocating to Pro Tools. Pro Tools will allow you to set allocation at a maximum of 85 percent if your computer only has one processor.
Modify the number of RTAS processors. In the Playback Engine window, click on the drop-down menu next to RTAS Processors in the HD TDM Settings section to modify the amount of processors you want to use for Pro Tools allocation. The RTAS Processors setting allows you to allocate more memory for Pro Tools by utilizing your computer's multiple processors, if applicable. This setting works with the CPU Usage Limit setting in that you can set allocation at 99 percent with multiple processors.
Change the hardware buffer size. In the Playback Engine window, click on the drop-down menu next to Hardware Buffer Size in the HD TDM Settings section to increase or decrease the buffer size. Large buffer sizes are ideal for editing and mixing processes because they allow the computer more time to process audio samples and help enable your computer to work with larger sets of data. Smaller buffer sizes are recommended for recording processes to reduce latency.
Modify the DAE Playback buffer size. In the Playback Engine window, click on the drop-down menu next to Size in the DAE Playback Buffer section to increase or decrease the buffer size for this setting. If you are experiencing slowness during playback or recording, then setting smaller buffer sizes may improve your computer speed. Although larger buffer sizes may improve session performances containing a large amount of edits, they may also increase your time lag before initiating the playback or recording functions.
Tips
If you have several plug-ins and notice that setting a higher CPU usage limit still causes background processes to run slow, try decreasing the limit by 5 to 10 percent and test for improvement.
In addition to everything else....delete all of the preferences in library associated to the plug-ins used (.dll for PC users or .plist in preferences for Mac).Thats what fixed it for me!
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Pro Tools will allow you to set allocation at a maximum of 85 percent if your computer only has one processor.\\nModify the number of RTAS processors. In the Playback Engine window, click on the drop-down menu next to RTAS Processors in the HD TDM Settings section to modify the amount of processors you want to use for Pro Tools allocation. The RTAS Processors setting allows you to allocate more memory for Pro Tools by utilizing your computer's multiple processors, if applicable. This setting works with the CPU Usage Limit setting in that you can set allocation at 99 percent with multiple processors.\\nChange the hardware buffer size. In the Playback Engine window, click on the drop-down menu next to Hardware Buffer Size in the HD TDM Settings section to increase or decrease the buffer size. Large buffer sizes are ideal for editing and mixing processes because they allow the computer more time to process audio samples and help enable your computer to work with larger sets of data. Smaller buffer sizes are recommended for recording processes to reduce latency.\\nModify the DAE Playback buffer size. In the Playback Engine window, click on the drop-down menu next to Size in the DAE Playback Buffer section to increase or decrease the buffer size for this setting. If you are experiencing slowness during playback or recording, then setting smaller buffer sizes may improve your computer speed. Although larger buffer sizes may improve session performances containing a large amount of edits, they may also increase your time lag before initiating the playback or recording functions.\\nTips\\nIf you have several plug-ins and notice that setting a higher CPU usage limit still causes background processes to run slow, try decreasing the limit by 5 to 10 percent and test for improvement.\\nIn addition to everything else....delete all of the preferences in library associated to the plug-ins used (.dll for PC users or .plist in preferences for Mac).Thats what fixed it for me!\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Pro Tools is digital audio software made by Avid Technology that can be used on either the Macintosh or Microsoft Windows operating systems. Professionals in the audio industry use Pro Tools for editing and recording in films, television and music venues. Depending on the Pro Tools functions you use, the number of plug-ins you have, and the number of processors in your computer, you may experience lag time or run low on memory. Here are some steps to use to allocate more memory for Pro Tools tasks.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Steps\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Shut down all other applications.\", \"描述\": \"To ensure Pro Tools is running at maximum capacity, close down all other open applications on your computer. This frees up RAM and any other available resources that can be allocated to Pro Tools.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Customize your settings in the Playback Engine window.\", \"描述\": \"In the Playback Engine window, you can customize settings such as your CPU usage limit, the RTAS (Real Time AudioSuite) processors, the hardware buffer size, and the DAE (Digidesign Audio Engine) Playback buffer size to free up memory.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Open the Playback Engine window.\", \"描述\": \"From Pro Tools, click on \\\"Setup\\\" and select Playback Engine.\\nChange the CPU usage limit. In the Playback Engine window, click on the drop-down menu next to CPU Usage Limit in the HD TDM Settings section to modify the amount of memory you are allocating to Pro Tools. Pro Tools will allow you to set allocation at a maximum of 85 percent if your computer only has one processor.\\nModify the number of RTAS processors. In the Playback Engine window, click on the drop-down menu next to RTAS Processors in the HD TDM Settings section to modify the amount of processors you want to use for Pro Tools allocation. The RTAS Processors setting allows you to allocate more memory for Pro Tools by utilizing your computer's multiple processors, if applicable. This setting works with the CPU Usage Limit setting in that you can set allocation at 99 percent with multiple processors.\\nChange the hardware buffer size. In the Playback Engine window, click on the drop-down menu next to Hardware Buffer Size in the HD TDM Settings section to increase or decrease the buffer size. Large buffer sizes are ideal for editing and mixing processes because they allow the computer more time to process audio samples and help enable your computer to work with larger sets of data. Smaller buffer sizes are recommended for recording processes to reduce latency.\\nModify the DAE Playback buffer size. 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1,596 | How to Allocate More RAM to Minecraft | 1. Using a Minecraft Server
1-1. Check your computer's available RAM.
The amount of available RAM will dictate how much memory you can allocate to Minecraft. To check RAM:
- Open , click the gear, click , click , and look at the number next to "Installed RAM".
- Open the , click , and look at the number to the right of the "Memory" heading.
1-2. Update your Java program
Go to Java's website at https://www.java.com/en/download/ and click the "Download" button below the latest version of Java. This will ensure that your Java version is up-to-date and ready for RAM allocation.
If you're on Windows, make sure you download the correct bit version for your operating system. You can only allocate 1 GB of RAM on a 32-bit computer.
1-3. Open your Minecraft server directory.
This is the folder that contains the Minecraft_server.exe file that you launch to start your Minecraft server.
The easiest way to find this is by searching for the "Minecraft_server" file and then opening its file location.
1-4. Create a text document in your server folder.
Click either (Windows) or (Mac), then either click (Windows) or select (Mac) and click . This will create a new text document in the same location as the minecraft_server.exe file.
1-5. Enter in the code to allocate more RAM.
Enter the following code into your text document depending on the operating system you are using:
java -Xmx####M -Xms####M -exe Minecraft_Server.exe -o true PAUSE
#!/bin/bash cd "$( dirname "$0" )" java -Xms####M -Xmx####M -exe Minecraft_Server.exe -o true
#!/bin/sh BINDIR=$(dirname "$(readlink -fn "$0")") cd "$BINDIR" java -Xms####M -Xmx####M -exe Minecraft_Server.exe -o true
Change #### to the value in megabytes that you want to allocate. To allocate 2 GB, type 2048. To allocate 3 GB, type 3072. To allocate 4 GB, type 4096. To allocate 5 GB, type 5120.
1-6. Save the file.
If you are using windows, save the file as a ".bat" file. Click and select . Change the file extension from ".txt" to ".bat". If you are using OS X, save the file as a ".command" file. If you are running Linux, save the file as a ".sh" file.
You may first have to enable file extensions on Windows to view them.
1-7. Run the new file to start Minecraft.
The file you create will be the new launcher for your Minecraft server. Launching with the new file (.bat for Windows, .command for Mac, or .sh for Linux) will allocate the new amount of RAM to the server.
2. Using Launcher Version 2.0.X
2-1. Check your computer's available RAM.
The amount of available RAM will dictate how much memory you can allocate to Minecraft. To check RAM:
- Open , click the gear, click , click , and look at the number next to "Installed RAM".
- Open the , click , and look at the number to the right of the "Memory" heading.
2-2. Update your Java program
Go to Java's website at https://www.java.com/en/download/ and click the "Download" button below the latest version of Java. This will ensure that your Java version is up-to-date and ready for RAM allocation.
If you're on Windows, make sure you download the correct bit version for your operating system.
2-3. Open the Minecraft launcher.
Double-click the Minecraft icon to do so.
If the launcher window has "1.6..." in the bottom-left corner (or at the top of the window), use the launcher version 1.6.X method instead.
2-4. Click the Installations tab.
It's at the top of the launcher.
2-5. Make sure the Advanced settings switch is on.
This switch is in the top-right side of the Launch Options page. If the switch isn't green, click it before continuing.
2-6. Click the profile you want to change.
If you only see one option on this page, just click that option.
2-7. Ensure the JVM arguments are enabled.
See the text box called JVM arguments to enable this feature.
2-8. Edit the amount of RAM that Minecraft can use.
You'll see a line of text in the "JVM arguments" text field, the first section of which says -Xmx1G; change the "1" to the number of gigabytes of RAM you want to use for Minecraft.
For example, you would change this text to say "-Xmx4G" to use four gigabytes of RAM with Minecraft.
2-9. Click SAVE.
It's at the bottom of the window. Minecraft will now use your selected amount of RAM for the specified profile.
3. Using Launcher Version 1.6.X
3-1. Check your computer's available RAM.
The amount of available RAM will dictate how much memory you can allocate to Minecraft. To check RAM:
- Open , click the gear, click , click , and look at the number next to "Installed RAM".
- Open the , click , and look at the number to the right of the "Memory" heading.
3-2. Update your Java program
Go to Java's website at https://www.java.com/en/download/ and click the "Download" button below the latest version of Java. This will ensure that your Java version is up-to-date and ready for RAM allocation.
If you're on Windows, make sure you download the correct bit version for your operating system.
3-3. Start the Minecraft launcher.
In 1.6.X and newer, you can allocate more RAM directly from the Minecraft launcher. If you are using an older version, see the next section.
If the launcher window has "2.0..." in the bottom-left corner, use the launcher version 2.0.X method instead.
3-4. Select your profile.
Click and select a profile from the list.
3-5. Enable JVM Arguments.
In the "Java Settings (Advanced)" section, check the "JVM Arguments" box. This will allow you to enter commands to modify the Minecraft program.
3-6. Allocate more RAM.
By default, Minecraft will allocate 1 GB of RAM for itself. You can increase this by typing -Xmx#G. Replace # with the number of gigabytes you want to allocate. For example, if you wanted to allocate 18 GB, you would type -Xmx18G.
3-7. Save your profile.
Click Save Profile to save your settings. Your specified amount of RAM will now be applied to your selected profile.
Tips
Leave a generous amount (at least a third) of RAM for your computer's operating system.
Allocating more RAM in Minecraft enhances your gameplay experience. This can also be helpful at all if ever you use a high-quality texture pack or shaders which uses more RAM at all. That means you can also improve the FPS by using your dedicated graphics card or consider purchasing a new high-end graphics card.
If you experience some FPS fluctuation either serious freezing of the game, consider reducing the given size allocated of the JVM into half or a partial.
Warnings
Be careful that you do not allocate more RAM than your computer has, or else you will get an error that the Java VM failed to start, and Minecraft will not run.
Minecraft is not ideal to run on a Guest Virtual Machine that runs on your PC. Otherwise, use the Host one (or your main boot OS).
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Open your Minecraft server directory.\\nThis is the folder that contains the Minecraft_server.exe file that you launch to start your Minecraft server. \\nThe easiest way to find this is by searching for the \\\"Minecraft_server\\\" file and then opening its file location.\\n1-4. Create a text document in your server folder.\\nClick either (Windows) or (Mac), then either click (Windows) or select (Mac) and click . This will create a new text document in the same location as the minecraft_server.exe file.\\n1-5. Enter in the code to allocate more RAM.\\nEnter the following code into your text document depending on the operating system you are using: \\n java -Xmx####M -Xms####M -exe Minecraft_Server.exe -o true PAUSE \\n #!/bin/bash cd \\\"$( dirname \\\"$0\\\" )\\\" java -Xms####M -Xmx####M -exe Minecraft_Server.exe -o true\\n #!/bin/sh BINDIR=$(dirname \\\"$(readlink -fn \\\"$0\\\")\\\") cd \\\"$BINDIR\\\" java -Xms####M -Xmx####M -exe Minecraft_Server.exe -o true\\nChange #### to the value in megabytes that you want to allocate. To allocate 2 GB, type 2048. To allocate 3 GB, type 3072. To allocate 4 GB, type 4096. To allocate 5 GB, type 5120.\\n1-6. Save the file.\\nIf you are using windows, save the file as a \\\".bat\\\" file. Click and select . Change the file extension from \\\".txt\\\" to \\\".bat\\\". If you are using OS X, save the file as a \\\".command\\\" file. If you are running Linux, save the file as a \\\".sh\\\" file.\\nYou may first have to enable file extensions on Windows to view them.\\n1-7. Run the new file to start Minecraft.\\nThe file you create will be the new launcher for your Minecraft server. Launching with the new file (.bat for Windows, .command for Mac, or .sh for Linux) will allocate the new amount of RAM to the server.\\n2. Using Launcher Version 2.0.X\\n2-1. Check your computer's available RAM.\\nThe amount of available RAM will dictate how much memory you can allocate to Minecraft. To check RAM: \\n\\n - Open , click the gear, click , click , and look at the number next to \\\"Installed RAM\\\".\\n - Open the , click , and look at the number to the right of the \\\"Memory\\\" heading.\\n2-2. Update your Java program\\nGo to Java's website at https://www.java.com/en/download/ and click the \\\"Download\\\" button below the latest version of Java. This will ensure that your Java version is up-to-date and ready for RAM allocation. \\nIf you're on Windows, make sure you download the correct bit version for your operating system.\\n2-3. Open the Minecraft launcher.\\nDouble-click the Minecraft icon to do so. \\nIf the launcher window has \\\"1.6...\\\" in the bottom-left corner (or at the top of the window), use the launcher version 1.6.X method instead.\\n2-4. Click the Installations tab.\\nIt's at the top of the launcher.\\n2-5. Make sure the Advanced settings switch is on.\\nThis switch is in the top-right side of the Launch Options page. If the switch isn't green, click it before continuing.\\n2-6. Click the profile you want to change.\\nIf you only see one option on this page, just click that option.\\n2-7. Ensure the JVM arguments are enabled.\\nSee the text box called JVM arguments to enable this feature.\\n2-8. Edit the amount of RAM that Minecraft can use.\\nYou'll see a line of text in the \\\"JVM arguments\\\" text field, the first section of which says -Xmx1G; change the \\\"1\\\" to the number of gigabytes of RAM you want to use for Minecraft. \\nFor example, you would change this text to say \\\"-Xmx4G\\\" to use four gigabytes of RAM with Minecraft.\\n2-9. Click SAVE.\\nIt's at the bottom of the window. Minecraft will now use your selected amount of RAM for the specified profile.\\n3. Using Launcher Version 1.6.X\\n3-1. Check your computer's available RAM.\\nThe amount of available RAM will dictate how much memory you can allocate to Minecraft. To check RAM: \\n\\n - Open , click the gear, click , click , and look at the number next to \\\"Installed RAM\\\".\\n - Open the , click , and look at the number to the right of the \\\"Memory\\\" heading.\\n3-2. Update your Java program\\nGo to Java's website at https://www.java.com/en/download/ and click the \\\"Download\\\" button below the latest version of Java. This will ensure that your Java version is up-to-date and ready for RAM allocation. \\nIf you're on Windows, make sure you download the correct bit version for your operating system.\\n3-3. Start the Minecraft launcher.\\nIn 1.6.X and newer, you can allocate more RAM directly from the Minecraft launcher. If you are using an older version, see the next section. \\nIf the launcher window has \\\"2.0...\\\" in the bottom-left corner, use the launcher version 2.0.X method instead.\\n3-4. Select your profile.\\nClick and select a profile from the list.\\n3-5. Enable JVM Arguments.\\nIn the \\\"Java Settings (Advanced)\\\" section, check the \\\"JVM Arguments\\\" box. This will allow you to enter commands to modify the Minecraft program.\\n3-6. Allocate more RAM.\\nBy default, Minecraft will allocate 1 GB of RAM for itself. You can increase this by typing -Xmx#G. Replace # with the number of gigabytes you want to allocate. For example, if you wanted to allocate 18 GB, you would type -Xmx18G.\\n3-7. Save your profile.\\nClick Save Profile to save your settings. Your specified amount of RAM will now be applied to your selected profile.\\nTips\\nLeave a generous amount (at least a third) of RAM for your computer's operating system.\\nAllocating more RAM in Minecraft enhances your gameplay experience. This can also be helpful at all if ever you use a high-quality texture pack or shaders which uses more RAM at all. That means you can also improve the FPS by using your dedicated graphics card or consider purchasing a new high-end graphics card.\\nIf you experience some FPS fluctuation either serious freezing of the game, consider reducing the given size allocated of the JVM into half or a partial.\\nWarnings\\nBe careful that you do not allocate more RAM than your computer has, or else you will get an error that the Java VM failed to start, and Minecraft will not run.\\nMinecraft is not ideal to run on a Guest Virtual Machine that runs on your PC. Otherwise, use the Host one (or your main boot OS).\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"This wikiHow teaches you how to increase the amount of memory (RAM) that Minecraft can use, which may help solve memory errors. If you're using your personal version of Minecraft, you can easily allocate RAM from launcher versions 1.6 through 2.0.X; you can check your launcher version number in the lower-left corner of the launcher window. If you're editing a server's RAM, you will need to create a file that will launch Minecraft with more memory. It's a good idea not to allocate more than half to two-thirds of your computer's total RAM to Minecraft.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Using a Minecraft Server\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Check your computer's available RAM.\", \"描述\": \"The amount of available RAM will dictate how much memory you can allocate to Minecraft. To check RAM: \\n\\n - Open , click the gear, click , click , and look at the number next to \\\"Installed RAM\\\".\\n - Open the , click , and look at the number to the right of the \\\"Memory\\\" heading.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Update your Java program\", \"描述\": \"Go to Java's website at https://www.java.com/en/download/ and click the \\\"Download\\\" button below the latest version of Java. 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If you are using OS X, save the file as a \\\".command\\\" file. If you are running Linux, save the file as a \\\".sh\\\" file.\\nYou may first have to enable file extensions on Windows to view them.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Run the new file to start Minecraft.\", \"描述\": \"The file you create will be the new launcher for your Minecraft server. Launching with the new file (.bat for Windows, .command for Mac, or .sh for Linux) will allocate the new amount of RAM to the server.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Using Launcher Version 2.0.X\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Check your computer's available RAM.\", \"描述\": \"The amount of available RAM will dictate how much memory you can allocate to Minecraft. To check RAM: \\n\\n - Open , click the gear, click , click , and look at the number next to \\\"Installed RAM\\\".\\n - Open the , click , and look at the number to the right of the \\\"Memory\\\" heading.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Update your Java program\", \"描述\": \"Go to Java's website at https://www.java.com/en/download/ and click the \\\"Download\\\" button below the latest version of Java. This will ensure that your Java version is up-to-date and ready for RAM allocation. \\nIf you're on Windows, make sure you download the correct bit version for your operating system.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Open the Minecraft launcher.\", \"描述\": \"Double-click the Minecraft icon to do so. \\nIf the launcher window has \\\"1.6...\\\" in the bottom-left corner (or at the top of the window), use the launcher version 1.6.X method instead.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Click the Installations tab.\", \"描述\": \"It's at the top of the launcher.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Make sure the Advanced settings switch is on.\", \"描述\": \"This switch is in the top-right side of the Launch Options page. If the switch isn't green, click it before continuing.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Click the profile you want to change.\", \"描述\": \"If you only see one option on this page, just click that option.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Ensure the JVM arguments are enabled.\", \"描述\": \"See the text box called JVM arguments to enable this feature.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Edit the amount of RAM that Minecraft can use.\", \"描述\": \"You'll see a line of text in the \\\"JVM arguments\\\" text field, the first section of which says -Xmx1G; change the \\\"1\\\" to the number of gigabytes of RAM you want to use for Minecraft. \\nFor example, you would change this text to say \\\"-Xmx4G\\\" to use four gigabytes of RAM with Minecraft.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Click SAVE.\", \"描述\": \"It's at the bottom of the window. 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This will ensure that your Java version is up-to-date and ready for RAM allocation. \\nIf you're on Windows, make sure you download the correct bit version for your operating system.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Start the Minecraft launcher.\", \"描述\": \"In 1.6.X and newer, you can allocate more RAM directly from the Minecraft launcher. If you are using an older version, see the next section. \\nIf the launcher window has \\\"2.0...\\\" in the bottom-left corner, use the launcher version 2.0.X method instead.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Select your profile.\", \"描述\": \"Click and select a profile from the list.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Enable JVM Arguments.\", \"描述\": \"In the \\\"Java Settings (Advanced)\\\" section, check the \\\"JVM Arguments\\\" box. This will allow you to enter commands to modify the Minecraft program.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Allocate more RAM.\", \"描述\": \"By default, Minecraft will allocate 1 GB of RAM for itself. You can increase this by typing -Xmx#G. 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1,597 | How to Allocate Resources in Microsoft Project | 1. Steps
1-1. Consider resource availability when estimating task durations.
This step is crucial but often overlooked. Resources must be considered during the construction of the schedule, not just afterwards. Pay special attention to concurrent tasks (those that happen at the same time) that use the same resources. For instance, you might rightly assume that both the interior and exterior walls of a building could be framed at the same time. If you only have 1 carpenter on the project though, this won't be possible.
Begin your task duration estimates by estimating the total number of man-hours needs to complete the task. By focusing on man-hours rather than total workdays, you take into account how many resources will be needed.
1-2. Create and organize all your resources.
The best way to keep your resources organized is through the resource sheet. To access this sheet, click on the "View" menu and select "Resource Sheet." Make sure all of your resources have clear names, and make sure you at least specify the resource type.
�Work" resources are the most useful, and should be used to categorize people who will spend time working on tasks. On a small project, this type of resource could refer to each team member by name. On a larger project, this resource could specify different subcontractors.
�Material" resources should refer to materials that get used up during work, such as lumber, nails, and gasoline.
�Cost" resources should be used to track resources that have a clear cost rate attached to them. The daily rate for renting a crane or a field trailer could be tracked as a cost resource.
1-3. Assign each work task to a resource.
After creating the schedule in the Gantt chart view, you will need to specify which resource(s) is associated with each task. To do this, find the task's line in the left panel, and click the cell in the "Resource" column. A drop-down menu will appear listing all the resources you have created. Select the appropriate resource; for instance, a task called "Wire light fixtures" could be assigned the resource "Electrician."
1-4. Check the resource allocation in the resource graph view.
After creating your schedule and assigning resources, you can check for over-allocation. To do this, click on "View" and select "Resource Graph." You will be allowed to select each resource and view its allocation throughout the project. Each workday is shown along the horizontal axis, and resource usage is expressed as a percentage along the vertical axis.
Any point at which a resource exceeds 100 percent usage represents an over-allocation (meaning the resource can't possibly perform all the tasks assigned to it in the given time). Over-allocation is represented in red. To remedy this, increase the task durations, assign more resources to the tasks, or shift concurrent tasks to create less overlap.
Any point at which the resource is being used very little may point to inefficient under-allocation. Consider decreasing the task durations or using fewer total resources.
Tips
Always involve the people who will be performing the work in the duration estimation process. This generally increases accuracy and improves morale.
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To access this sheet, click on the \\\"View\\\" menu and select \\\"Resource Sheet.\\\" Make sure all of your resources have clear names, and make sure you at least specify the resource type.\\n�Work\\\" resources are the most useful, and should be used to categorize people who will spend time working on tasks. On a small project, this type of resource could refer to each team member by name. On a larger project, this resource could specify different subcontractors.\\n�Material\\\" resources should refer to materials that get used up during work, such as lumber, nails, and gasoline.\\n�Cost\\\" resources should be used to track resources that have a clear cost rate attached to them. The daily rate for renting a crane or a field trailer could be tracked as a cost resource.\\n1-3. Assign each work task to a resource.\\nAfter creating the schedule in the Gantt chart view, you will need to specify which resource(s) is associated with each task. To do this, find the task's line in the left panel, and click the cell in the \\\"Resource\\\" column. A drop-down menu will appear listing all the resources you have created. Select the appropriate resource; for instance, a task called \\\"Wire light fixtures\\\" could be assigned the resource \\\"Electrician.\\\"\\n1-4. Check the resource allocation in the resource graph view.\\nAfter creating your schedule and assigning resources, you can check for over-allocation. To do this, click on \\\"View\\\" and select \\\"Resource Graph.\\\" You will be allowed to select each resource and view its allocation throughout the project. Each workday is shown along the horizontal axis, and resource usage is expressed as a percentage along the vertical axis.\\nAny point at which a resource exceeds 100 percent usage represents an over-allocation (meaning the resource can't possibly perform all the tasks assigned to it in the given time). Over-allocation is represented in red. To remedy this, increase the task durations, assign more resources to the tasks, or shift concurrent tasks to create less overlap.\\nAny point at which the resource is being used very little may point to inefficient under-allocation. Consider decreasing the task durations or using fewer total resources.\\nTips\\nAlways involve the people who will be performing the work in the duration estimation process. This generally increases accuracy and improves morale.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Microsoft Project is a project management software application branded under the Microsoft Office suite. The application allows users to control all aspects of managing a project, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource management. For this reason, the software is used heavily in the construction and engineering industries. One of the most important but often overlooked parts of the project management process is allocating resources properly. Once a project schedule is created, it will usually have to be altered to avoid over-allocating a particular resource (for instance, a subcontractor), which will cause the schedule to be held up. Knowing how to allocate resources in Microsoft Project will help keep you in control of your project from start to finish.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Steps\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Consider resource availability when estimating task durations.\", \"描述\": \"This step is crucial but often overlooked. Resources must be considered during the construction of the schedule, not just afterwards. Pay special attention to concurrent tasks (those that happen at the same time) that use the same resources. For instance, you might rightly assume that both the interior and exterior walls of a building could be framed at the same time. If you only have 1 carpenter on the project though, this won't be possible.\\nBegin your task duration estimates by estimating the total number of man-hours needs to complete the task. By focusing on man-hours rather than total workdays, you take into account how many resources will be needed.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Create and organize all your resources.\", \"描述\": \"The best way to keep your resources organized is through the resource sheet. To access this sheet, click on the \\\"View\\\" menu and select \\\"Resource Sheet.\\\" Make sure all of your resources have clear names, and make sure you at least specify the resource type.\\n�Work\\\" resources are the most useful, and should be used to categorize people who will spend time working on tasks. On a small project, this type of resource could refer to each team member by name. On a larger project, this resource could specify different subcontractors.\\n�Material\\\" resources should refer to materials that get used up during work, such as lumber, nails, and gasoline.\\n�Cost\\\" resources should be used to track resources that have a clear cost rate attached to them. The daily rate for renting a crane or a field trailer could be tracked as a cost resource.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Assign each work task to a resource.\", \"描述\": \"After creating the schedule in the Gantt chart view, you will need to specify which resource(s) is associated with each task. To do this, find the task's line in the left panel, and click the cell in the \\\"Resource\\\" column. A drop-down menu will appear listing all the resources you have created. Select the appropriate resource; for instance, a task called \\\"Wire light fixtures\\\" could be assigned the resource \\\"Electrician.\\\"\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Check the resource allocation in the resource graph view.\", \"描述\": \"After creating your schedule and assigning resources, you can check for over-allocation. To do this, click on \\\"View\\\" and select \\\"Resource Graph.\\\" You will be allowed to select each resource and view its allocation throughout the project. Each workday is shown along the horizontal axis, and resource usage is expressed as a percentage along the vertical axis.\\nAny point at which a resource exceeds 100 percent usage represents an over-allocation (meaning the resource can't possibly perform all the tasks assigned to it in the given time). Over-allocation is represented in red. To remedy this, increase the task durations, assign more resources to the tasks, or shift concurrent tasks to create less overlap.\\nAny point at which the resource is being used very little may point to inefficient under-allocation. Consider decreasing the task durations or using fewer total resources.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Always involve the people who will be performing the work in the duration estimation process. This generally increases accuracy and improves morale.\\n\"]}]}}",
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1,598 | How to Allow 3rd Party Cookies on a Mac | 1. Allowing 3rd Party Cookies on Safari
1-1. Open Safari.
Click the Safari app icon, which resembles a blue compass, in your Mac's Dock.
1-2. Click Safari.
It's a menu item in the top-left corner of the screen next to the Apple icon.
1-3. Click Preferences….
This option is near the top of the drop-down menu.
1-4. Click the Privacy tab.
It's at the top of the Preferences window.
1-5. Deselect the “Block All Cookies” option.
This option is below the "Cookies and website data" heading. Doing so will enable cookies in your Safari browser.
You can also check a less liberal option, such as "Allow from websites I visit", to cut down on the number of third-party cookies on your computer.
These cookies will make your browsing experience easier. They allow the 3rd-party elements (like ads and images) to remember your site preferences and give you locally relevant information.
2. Allowing 3rd Party Cookies on Chrome
2-1. Open Chrome.
To do this, click the app icon, which looks like a red, yellow, and green orb surrounding a blue center.
2-2. Click ⋮.
This three-dot menu that you'll find in the top right corner of your browser opens the Chrome menu.
Cookies are enabled by default in Chrome. You won't have to turn them on unless you disabled them in the past.
2-3. Click Settings.
It's usually near the bottom of the menu.
2-4. Click Site Settings.
You'll find this option under the "Privacy and security" heading in the panel on the right side of the window.
2-5. Click Cookies and site data.
This is the first option under the "Content" header in the panel on the right side of the window.
2-6. Select which cookies you want to allow.
You have three options for enabling cookies:
To allow all cookies, including those meant to track your browsing on other websites, select .
To allow all cookies except tracking cookies from third parties, select . This option may break some features on websites, but it will protect your privacy from trackers.
To only block third-party cookies in Incognito mode, select . This allows all cookies except when you open a new Incognito window.
2-7. Adjust your cookie preferences for specific sites.
The "See all cookies and data" section allows you to specify cookie settings by website. In most cases, you won't need to adjust this setting, but if you'd like to choose which sites can always use cookies, can never use cookies, or which sites' cookies should be deleted upon closing Chrome, click to add a website now.
3. Allowing 3rd Party Cookies on Firefox
3-1. Open Firefox.
The app icon looks like an orange fox wrapped around a purple globe on your Launchpad or in the Dock.
Cookies are enabled by default in Firefox. You won't have to turn them on unless you disabled them in the past.
3-2. Open your Firefox Settings.
Click in the menu bar at the top of the screen, and then click .
3-3. Click the Privacy & Security tab.
You'll find this tab on the left side of the page.
3-4. Select a level of tracking protection.
Firefox allows you to choose from three different cookie modes:
This option allows all cookies except for those that track you on other websites, although it will let some cross-site trackers through if they are for login or other non-predatory reasons. This option is best for most users.
This option is similar to Standard, except it blocks all third-party cookies. This could make it difficult to log in to some websites and use certain website features.
This option lets you choose exactly which types of cookies you want to allow and block. This option is great for power users who are familiar with different types of tracking cookies.
Cookies will make your browsing experience easier. They allow the 3rd-party elements (like ads and images) to remember your site preferences and give you locally relevant information.
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Open Chrome.\\nTo do this, click the app icon, which looks like a red, yellow, and green orb surrounding a blue center.\\n2-2. Click ⋮.\\nThis three-dot menu that you'll find in the top right corner of your browser opens the Chrome menu.\\nCookies are enabled by default in Chrome. You won't have to turn them on unless you disabled them in the past.\\n2-3. Click Settings.\\nIt's usually near the bottom of the menu.\\n2-4. Click Site Settings.\\nYou'll find this option under the \\\"Privacy and security\\\" heading in the panel on the right side of the window.\\n2-5. Click Cookies and site data.\\nThis is the first option under the \\\"Content\\\" header in the panel on the right side of the window.\\n2-6. Select which cookies you want to allow.\\nYou have three options for enabling cookies:\\nTo allow all cookies, including those meant to track your browsing on other websites, select .\\nTo allow all cookies except tracking cookies from third parties, select . This option may break some features on websites, but it will protect your privacy from trackers.\\nTo only block third-party cookies in Incognito mode, select . This allows all cookies except when you open a new Incognito window.\\n2-7. Adjust your cookie preferences for specific sites.\\nThe \\\"See all cookies and data\\\" section allows you to specify cookie settings by website. In most cases, you won't need to adjust this setting, but if you'd like to choose which sites can always use cookies, can never use cookies, or which sites' cookies should be deleted upon closing Chrome, click to add a website now.\\n3. Allowing 3rd Party Cookies on Firefox\\n3-1. Open Firefox.\\nThe app icon looks like an orange fox wrapped around a purple globe on your Launchpad or in the Dock.\\nCookies are enabled by default in Firefox. You won't have to turn them on unless you disabled them in the past.\\n3-2. Open your Firefox Settings.\\nClick in the menu bar at the top of the screen, and then click .\\n3-3. Click the Privacy & Security tab.\\nYou'll find this tab on the left side of the page.\\n3-4. Select a level of tracking protection.\\nFirefox allows you to choose from three different cookie modes:\\n\\n This option allows all cookies except for those that track you on other websites, although it will let some cross-site trackers through if they are for login or other non-predatory reasons. This option is best for most users.\\n This option is similar to Standard, except it blocks all third-party cookies. This could make it difficult to log in to some websites and use certain website features.\\n This option lets you choose exactly which types of cookies you want to allow and block. This option is great for power users who are familiar with different types of tracking cookies.\\nCookies will make your browsing experience easier. They allow the 3rd-party elements (like ads and images) to remember your site preferences and give you locally relevant information.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"When you visit a website, there’s a good chance that it’s saving your browsing patterns on your device. This information, known most commonly as “cookies,” allows websites to personalize their data to fit your specific needs. While cookies have gotten a bad rap in the media, they can actually help you find exactly what you’re looking for when you have them enabled. 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You won't have to turn them on unless you disabled them in the past.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Click Settings.\", \"描述\": \"It's usually near the bottom of the menu.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Click Site Settings.\", \"描述\": \"You'll find this option under the \\\"Privacy and security\\\" heading in the panel on the right side of the window.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Click Cookies and site data.\", \"描述\": \"This is the first option under the \\\"Content\\\" header in the panel on the right side of the window.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Select which cookies you want to allow.\", \"描述\": \"You have three options for enabling cookies:\\nTo allow all cookies, including those meant to track your browsing on other websites, select .\\nTo allow all cookies except tracking cookies from third parties, select . This option may break some features on websites, but it will protect your privacy from trackers.\\nTo only block third-party cookies in Incognito mode, select . This allows all cookies except when you open a new Incognito window.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Adjust your cookie preferences for specific sites.\", \"描述\": \"The \\\"See all cookies and data\\\" section allows you to specify cookie settings by website. In most cases, you won't need to adjust this setting, but if you'd like to choose which sites can always use cookies, can never use cookies, or which sites' cookies should be deleted upon closing Chrome, click to add a website now.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Allowing 3rd Party Cookies on Firefox\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Open Firefox.\", \"描述\": \"The app icon looks like an orange fox wrapped around a purple globe on your Launchpad or in the Dock.\\nCookies are enabled by default in Firefox. You won't have to turn them on unless you disabled them in the past.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Open your Firefox Settings.\", \"描述\": \"Click in the menu bar at the top of the screen, and then click .\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Click the Privacy & Security tab.\", \"描述\": \"You'll find this tab on the left side of the page.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Select a level of tracking protection.\", \"描述\": \"Firefox allows you to choose from three different cookie modes:\\n\\n This option allows all cookies except for those that track you on other websites, although it will let some cross-site trackers through if they are for login or other non-predatory reasons. This option is best for most users.\\n This option is similar to Standard, except it blocks all third-party cookies. This could make it difficult to log in to some websites and use certain website features.\\n This option lets you choose exactly which types of cookies you want to allow and block. 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1,599 | How to Allow Apps from Unknown Sources on Android | 1. Steps
1-1. Open your Android's Settings app.
The Settings icon looks like a gray gear or wrench icon on your Apps list.
1-2. Scroll down and tap Security.
This menu will let you customize your device's privacy, password, and administration settings.
On some devices, this option may be titled .
1-3. Check the box next to Unknown Sources.
Turning this option on will let you install apps on your device from sources other than the Play Store. You will have to confirm your action in a pop-up box.
On some devices, you may need to slide a switch instead of checking a box. In this case, slide the Unknown Sources switch to On position.
1-4. Tap OK to confirm.
This will confirm your action and check the Unknown Sources box.
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1,600 | How to Allow Apps to Automatically Refresh on an iPhone | 1. Steps
1-1. Open your iPhone's Settings.
The icon looks like a set of grey cogs on the home screen.
If you can't find it on the home screen, Settings may be located in the Utilities folder on the home screen.
1-2. Scroll down and tap General.
It is located in the third group of menu options.
1-3. Scroll down and tap Background App Refresh.
It is located in the sixth group of menu options.
1-4. Slide the Background App Refresh button to the "on" position.
This will allow apps to continuously refresh their content when the app is not in view or being used.
For example, the Mail app will download new emails in the background, which will then automatically appear the next time you view the app.
Use the toggle button next to each app to enable or disable background refresh for individual apps. A green switch means the feature is enabled, while a white switch means it's disabled.
Warnings
Apps that refresh in the background will use cellular data when the iPhone is not connected to a wifi network. Be sure to monitor your data usage.
Background app refreshing will generally use more battery power. Disable this feature when battery power is low. Keep the number of background refreshing apps down to extend the battery life under normal conditions.
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1,601 | How to Allow Camera Access on Snapchat | 1. iPhone Settings
1-1. Open your iPhone's Settings.
The app icon is gray with a gear icon inside.
1-2. Tap on Privacy.
This is located next to a blue icon with a hand inside.
1-3. Tap on Camera.
This is located next to a gray icon with a camera inside.
1-4. Tap the Snapchat switch.
If camera access isn’t turned on for Snapchat, the toggle switch will be gray. Simply tap on it to allow access, and the switch will turn green.
1-5. Open Snapchat and take a photo or video.
Now that you’ve turned the camera on for Snapchat, you should be able to take a photo or video.
2. Android Settings
2-1. Open your Android's Settings.
This is a gray or blue icon shaped like a gear, and you'll find it in your app list.
2-2. Tap on Apps.
This is located near the top of your screen.
2-3. Tap on Snapchat.
Scroll until you see this button next to the Snapchat app icon.
If you don't see Snapchat, tap first.
2-4. Tap on Permissions.
This is located near the middle of the screen.
2-5. Tap on Camera.
This is located next to a camera icon.
2-6. Tap on Allow only while using the app.
This will now grant camera access to Snapchat.
2-7. Open Snapchat and take a photo or video.
Now that you’ve turned the camera on for Snapchat, you should be able to take a photo or video.
3. Snapchat Settings
3-1. Open Snapchat.
This is an alternative if the first methods didn’t work for you. First just open the Snapchat app–the icon is yellow with a white ghost inside.
3-2. Tap on your profile picture.
This is in the top left corner.
3-3. Tap on Settings.
This is the gear icon located in the top right corner.
3-4. Tap on Manage.
Scroll down until you find this button underneath “Additional Services.”
You can skip this step if you are using an Android.
3-5. Tap on Permissions.
The text should appear red if you have not granted camera access yet.
3-6. Tap on Camera.
You should see the text, “Tap to enable,” next to this if you haven’t granted camera access yet. You have now successfully allowed camera access to Snapchat.
3-7. Tap on the back arrow four times.
This is in the top left corner.
3-8. Tap on the camera icon.
This is located at the bottom of your screen.
3-9. Take a photo or video.
Now that you’ve turned the camera on for Snapchat, you should be able to take a photo or video.
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Tap on Permissions.\\nThis is located near the middle of the screen.\\n2-5. Tap on Camera.\\nThis is located next to a camera icon.\\n2-6. Tap on Allow only while using the app.\\nThis will now grant camera access to Snapchat.\\n2-7. Open Snapchat and take a photo or video.\\nNow that you’ve turned the camera on for Snapchat, you should be able to take a photo or video.\\n3. Snapchat Settings\\n3-1. Open Snapchat.\\nThis is an alternative if the first methods didn’t work for you. First just open the Snapchat app–the icon is yellow with a white ghost inside.\\n3-2. Tap on your profile picture.\\nThis is in the top left corner.\\n3-3. Tap on Settings.\\nThis is the gear icon located in the top right corner.\\n3-4. Tap on Manage.\\nScroll down until you find this button underneath “Additional Services.”\\nYou can skip this step if you are using an Android.\\n3-5. Tap on Permissions.\\nThe text should appear red if you have not granted camera access yet.\\n3-6. Tap on Camera.\\nYou should see the text, “Tap to enable,” next to this if you haven’t granted camera access yet. You have now successfully allowed camera access to Snapchat.\\n3-7. Tap on the back arrow four times.\\nThis is in the top left corner.\\n3-8. Tap on the camera icon.\\nThis is located at the bottom of your screen.\\n3-9. Take a photo or video.\\nNow that you’ve turned the camera on for Snapchat, you should be able to take a photo or video.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Is Snapchat unable to access your iPhone or Android's camera? If you're seeing an error that says you must enable camera access, you'll just need to make a quick settings change to give Snapchat permission to your camera. 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