INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When you first wake up in the morning, your legs have been slightly elevated or at least horizontal. As a result, your legs are likely not as swollen as they might be later in the day. This will make it easier to put on compression stockings. Try elevating your legs while you sleep by resting your feet on a pillow. You can also slightly tilt the foot of your mattress upward by putting a 2x4 piece of wood underneath the mattress end. If your legs have any moisture on them, you might not be able to pull up the compression stockings. Sprinkle talcum powder or cornstarch on your feet and calves to absorb any excess moisture. One of the easiest ways to put on compression stockings is to turn the top part of the sock inside out. You’ll want to leave the toe of the sock right side out. Reach into the stocking and grip onto the toe. Pinch the toe so that it stays right side out while pulling the top of the stocking down over your arm. This will result in the top being inside out. Carefully slide the stocking off your arm so that the top remains inside out while the toe is ready for your foot. Putting on compression stockings can be difficult, especially if you have trouble reaching your feet. Try sitting down on a chair or on the side of the bed so that you can bend down to reach your feet. Wearing gloves will make it easier to grip onto the stockings and pull them up. Choose latex gloves such as those worn by healthcare professionals, or similar type gloves. Dishwashing gloves will also work. Slide your toes into the end of the sock and align the sock so that the toe of the sock is even and straight. As your toe holds the bottom of the sock in place, pull the bottom of your sock over your heel so that your entire foot is inside the sock. Use your palms to draw the stocking up and over your calf. The inside-out top part of the sock will roll upward to be right-side out. Your gloved hands will be able to grip the sock better than a bare hand. Do not pull at the top of the sock to get it up your leg. This will likely rip the sock. Make sure to keep the sock straight and smooth while you bring it over your calf. Smooth out any wrinkles as you go.  If you are wearing knee-high compression stockings, they should come up to a point 2 finger widths below your knee.  Some compression stockings go up to the top of the thigh. If your doctor has prescribed compression stockings for both legs, follow these instructions to put the sock on your other foot. Try to have the stockings come up to the same point on both legs. Some prescriptions may only require a compression stocking for one leg. If your doctor recommends that you wear compression stockings to improve blood flow, then it’s likely you’ll need to wear them every day. Otherwise, it can be difficult to get them on your feet. Take off your compression stockings when you go to bed every night. If you have trouble reaching your feet or putting on your compression stockings, you might benefit from using a sock aid. This is a device or frame that resembles a foot shape. Put the sock over the device and slide your foot into the device. Then remove the device and your sock will be properly placed on your foot. If you are having trouble putting on your compression stockings because your feet or legs are swollen, try elevating your feet above your heart for 10 minutes. Lie down on your bed with your feet resting on a pillow

SUMMARY: Wear compression stockings first thing in the morning. Sprinkle talcum powder on your legs. Put your hand into the stocking and grab the toe. Pull the top of the stocking down around your arm. Pull the stocking off your arm. Sit on a chair or side of the bed. Wear latex or rubber gloves. Put your toes into the sock. Bring the sock over your heel. Slide the stocking up your leg. Adjust the sock as you draw it upward. Repeat for the other leg. Wear compression stockings every day. Use a sock aid. Elevate your feet.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A pit trap is probably one of the simplest forms of trapping a rabbit, as it just requires using the natural habitat of a rabbit, but it is probably one of the least successful. To begin this process, you'll want to find a good location to dig your pit. Look for signs of a rabbit, like a rabbit den or warren, rabbit droppings, or rabbit tracks. After you've found a good location for your pit, dig a hole that is deep enough that the rabbit won't be able to escape once it gets caught. A rabbit can jump approximately one meter high, or three feet, and three meters long, so it's best to build a hole that is very deep and narrow, making it difficult for the rabbit to jump out. In order to camouflage the hole, you'll need to place some twigs and leaves on top of it that blend in with the rest of the environment. Be careful not to put too much foliage on top of the hole that it's sturdy enough for a rabbit to sit on. Use just the right amount of foliage that the rabbit believes it to be normal ground, but will fall through it if it sits on it. If you are unsure about the amount of foliage you have used, you can test out the trap by placing a five pound weight on top of it and see if the weight falls through. If it doesn't, then you have too much covering the hole and will need to remove some. After you have covered the hole adequately, you'll want to place bait on top of the hole to lure the rabbit in. You can use the same bait mentioned in the previous section -- foods like vegetables and fruits. Now that you've set the pit trap the only thing left is to check it daily, and once you've caught a rabbit, you can relocate it or kill it for food. The downside of this trap is it's easy to catch other animals in it, so when checking the trap, just be careful. You'll likely have some frightened animals inside of it that won't be afraid to bite you. As with the cage trap, use gloves and caution when handling wild animals. It's likely they'll try to bite you and they may carry diseases or have rabies. Once you have caught the rabbit, fill the pit you created back in with dirt or foliage. You don't want another animal falling in it and injuring themselves or becoming malnourished, so always cover up and remove any traps you have set once you are finished using them.

SUMMARY: Find a location. Dig a hole. Cover the hole with twigs and leaves. Place bait. Check the trap regularly. Fill the hole back in.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Remember to consider how each color will look against your skin tone.  Take notice of the brand as well.  Most likely the cheaper the polish, the easier it will chip. Soak your fingernails, not hands, in it for 3-5 minutes. Use a cuticle stick to push back your cuticles. Do this gently, and make sure not to push them back too far. File your nails, either rounded or squared. Apply a thin coat of base coat to your fingernails. This will prevent future chipping, as well as prevent the nail polish from sliding across your nails and getting on your skin.   If you put it right against the cuticle, it will stick to your cuticle and when you go to take it off, there will be a thin line of nail polish left. Make sure to do this in a fluid movement to prevent kinks in the polish.    Your nails are looking good.

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Choose your color. Fill up a bowl of warm, soapy water. Dry your hands. Get a nail filer. Find a base coat. After the base coat is completely dry, retrieve your bottle of colored nail polish (make sure to roll it in your hands (don't shake it) to blend completely). Twist open the cap of the bottle and gently drag the brush against the side of the bottle, getting rid of excess paint. Place one side of the brush a little bit away from the cuticle. Drag the polish toward the free edge of the nail in a thin coat. Continue until you've covered the entire nail, dipping and wiping the brush as needed. Continue following this stroke method on the rest of your nails, making sure each is completely dry before starting a new coat. Find a good top coat and gently brush it over your completely dry, painted nails. Enjoy your nails now that you're done.