Handling your hamster is a great way to bond with your hamster, but he will need some time to adjust to his new home. Give him about 12 to 24 hours to explore his cage and become comfortable with his surroundings. During this time, you can gently talk to him or interact with him, but do not put your hand in his cage. Your hamster will need a large cage so that he has plenty of space to run and play. The minimum size cage is 59 cm x 36 cm X 25 cm (approximately 23 in x 14 in x 10 in). Ideally, his cage should also have some tubing and ladders. Hamsters do not see very well and typically use their nose to pick up on cues from their environment. For example, if you have just eaten something and then go to handle your hamster, he will smell the food on your hands and may try to bite you. If you have more than one hamster, one hamster could pick up on the scent of the one that you just handled, which could be perceived as being attacked by the other hamster.  Use unscented soap to wash your hands If you are handling multiple hamsters, wash your hands before and after handling each hamster. Before your hamster will be comfortable with you handling him, he will first need to get used to your hand. Place your hand in his cage and leave it there for him to sniff and explore. If he tries to bite or nibble your hand, pull your hand away slowly and gently blow on his face to discourage that behavior.  Hamsters are prey animals, so putting your hand in his cage could resemble a bird reaching down to swoop him up. The more comfortable he becomes with your hand, the less afraid he will be of you picking him up. It may take anywhere from a few hours to a few days before he is used to your hand. Feeding him treats can also help him get used to your hand being in his cage. When your hamster no longer sees your hand as a threat, you can start picking him up. Slowly reach into the cage and let him see and sniff your hand first. Then, place one hand under his chest and one hand on his bottom and gently lift him up towards you. Talk to him in a gentle voice and make sure not to squeeze him too tightly.  Sitting on the ground or standing over a tabletop are the best places to hold him. Your hamster may want to jump, which could cause injury, so you want to make sure that you are as close to a solid surface as possible. After you pick him up, you can also try lying back on the floor and allowing him to walk around on your chest.  If you are having trouble picking him up in your hands, you could also lift him outside of his cage by gently nudging him into a cup or small bowl. Keep in mind that hamsters generally do not enjoy being handled for long periods of time. Begin by holding him for a few seconds and gradually increase the amount of time that you hold him. If he gets squirmy, place him back in his cage as gently and slowly as you picked him up. Because they are prey animals, hamsters are wary of sudden changes in their environment. Slowly reaching in and picking up your hamster will help reduce his fear that he is being scooped up by a predator. Hamsters generally do not respond to punishment because they cannot make a clear association between the behavior and the consequences. Rather than yelling or hitting your hamster, you can gently blow on his face and say “no” in a firm voice. The air on his face will probably cause him to rear back and squint. That should be enough to discourage him from biting you again.
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One-sentence summary -- Let your hamster adjust to his new environment. Wash your hands. Place your hand inside the cage. Pick him up. Do not punish your hamster if he bites.

Q: Start by lacing underneath the bottom eyelets on both sides of each boot. This will help you criss-cross the laces using moderate to high tension, depending on how snug you need to make your boots. To relieve any pressure at the base of the boots, start criss-crossing the laces from the top part of the bottom eyelet. All consecutive eyelets should be threaded from underneath. The criss-cross technique is common, but also the most comfortable to wear with boots. After you lace the first pair of eyelets, criss-cross each lace to the opposite side by threading underneath each eyelet. To put on your boots easily and not mess up all your hard work lacing them, loosen the laces from the top. Only loosen the top few laces at first. Check to see if your foot will fit and if it doesn’t, loosen up one or two more at the top. Cotton or polyester socks will make your feet smell to high heaven after you take off your boots. Wear wool socks or at least a wool blend. Steer clear of ones made entirely out of nylon, cotton or polyester. As your muscle flexes, it might allow you to push a tight boot all the way down. Remember to keep your laces snug at the bottom at least, so your boots don’t slip.
A: Lace underneath the bottom eyelet. Start lacing underneath the bottom eyelet. Criss-cross the laces. Loosen up the laces from the top down. Wear the correct sock material. Use your body weight.

Article: Find a hoop depending on the size you want for your chandelier. For a larger piece that draws interest, pick a hoop that has a diameter of at least 30 inches (0.76 m). This will allow you to wrap the lights multiple times. Hoops of this size can be purchased online or at many hardware stores. You can also purchase a hula hoop and use spray paint to give it a matte finish. Start at the end without the plug and wrap a zip tie around the hoop. Continue to wrap the strings of lights around the hoop, securing them as you go. Use as many lights as you need to illuminate the area thoroughly. Test the brightness of the chandelier by plugging it in periodically. The wire should still be flexible, so use one that is 20-gauge or lower. The smaller the number, the thicker the wire will be. Twist the wire to secure it to the hoop. The length of wire you use dictates how low the chandelier will hang. Use a wire cutter to trim it to the correct size. The loop will serve as the hanger for the whole chandelier. Make sure the wires are all of the same lengths so the chandelier doesn’t hang crooked. Install a metal hook into the top of your pergola so the chandelier can hang firmly. Hooks can be purchased at any hardware store and installed either by screwing it in or with nails. Hang the chandelier in the center of the pergola to get the most even lighting. Plug in an extension cord to the end of the chandelier. Conceal it the best you can by running it along the wires and stapling it to the pergola. Use a darker colored cable that is more difficult to notice when it is dark and the lights are on.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Purchase a large metal hoop. Attach string lights to the hoop with zip ties every 10 inches (25 cm). Secure low-gauge metal wire to the hoop in four spots at an even distance. Twist the wires together in a loop at the center of the hoop. Hang the chandelier from a metal hook. Run an extension cord to the ceiling.