Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Replace the air filter. Turn off the power to your furnace or blower. Open the blower compartment. Check for algae. Clean the drain tube.

Answer: Purchase a new air conditioner filter at your local home improvement store. Consult your owner's manual for the correct size, or take your old filter to the store with you. If you can't find the shutoff switch on the unit, then turn it off at the main panel. Replace the filter. Vacuum up any visible dust and debris. If your motor has lubrication ports, squeeze 5 drops of oil that is specifically formulated for electric motors into the ports. Avoid penetrating or all-purpose oil (such as WD-40). If you're unsure about the lubrication ports, check your owner's manual. Remove the plastic condensation tube and check for algae growth. If the tube is clogged, you can either replace it or pour a solution of 1 part bleach to 16 parts water into the tube through a funnel. Use a pipe cleaner or a small bristled brush.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make sure you have an outlet available. Think about the layout of the lighting. Pick an outlet that is out of view, if possible.

Answer: Most single family homes will have several outdoor power outlets installed. If you don't have an outdoor outlet, you will need to have an electrician install one. It is important to plan ahead when installing low voltage lighting so that you can avoid any potential problems, especially with the setup. Make a plan for where you want the lights to go and think about what kinds (and lengths) of connecting wires you'll need a head of time so that you can purchase the right materials and ensure your project will go smoothly. This step is important to help determine how much cord and what capacity transformer you'll need to buy. Draw the layout of the lights on paper, and take measurements outdoors to determine how much wire you'll need. Lights can be installed in several different configurations. The transformer will plug directly into the outlet, so it can be quite an eyesore. Try to pick an outlet that is on the side of the house or hidden by shrubbery. Depending on what kind of transformer you use, some must be mounted on the wall as well as plugged into the outlet. So keep this in mind as well.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Conduct a soft wash on your roof. Scrub the shingles with a bristle brush. Create a bleach mixture. Use a citric-based solution if you don’t want to use bleach. Spray the mixture. Rinse the surface.

Answer: A soft wash, also known as a non-pressure wash, is where you take low pressure water and spray down a surface. This is important, as standard high pressure power washes might damage cedar shingles. Use a 12-volt pump system with pressure of about 60 PSI. Once you’ve soft washed your roof, you may still need to scrub it with a soft bristle brush. A bristle brush will help loosen moss, mildew, lichen, and other growth on the shingles. You can use a small brush to scrub shingles individually or a large brush on a pole to clean many at one time. Mix one part bleach and five parts water. Sprinkle in several tablespoons of powdered detergent. Stir the mixture and pour it into a spray bottle or something similar.  Use proper safety equipment, including goggles and gloves. Do not use liquid detergent or a detergent that contains ammonia. This could cause a dangerous chemical reaction with the bleach. Citric-based solutions are non-toxic and quite effective If a tradition bleach solution did not work, you should spray citric solution on your roof. These solutions are available at major hardware stores or can be purchased online.  Citric cleaning solutions should be specially formulated for cedar shingles and may include algaecide, mildewcide, and fungicide. Commercially available citric solutions may also contain a water-based oil that will help rehydrate your shingles. Use a garden sprayer or similar device to spray the mixture on your cedar shingles. Make sure to get the entire surface of your cedar shingle roof. Pay special attention to areas where there might still be moss or lichen remnants. Allow the bleach or citric mixture to sit for about 15 minutes. After soft washing and scrubbing the shingles, you should take a common garden hose and rinse the shingles down. This will help remove any bits and pieces of moss or lichen that remain after you’ve scrubbed the shingles.  The water from your garden hose should have about a 40 PSI. Rinse your roof from the top down, so you can clear off all residual debris.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Review the contract. Review all correspondence from the other party. Decide whether the claim is part of a scam.

Answer:
If you have an attorney, sit down together and review the contract to see if you are in breach. You will want to know if you did indeed violate the contract or if the other party is fabricating the claim. Be sure to be honest with your attorney about the situation, so that he or she can give you the best legal advice.  It is quite possible that you breached the contract on purpose. It may be cheaper to pay the damages for breaching the contract than fulfilling its original terms. If you breached on purpose your primary goal will be to reduce the amount of damages you have to pay under the contract. Although it’s possible that you only entered into an “oral contract,” those are fairly rare today. Most states have now passed laws which require all contracts to be in writing when the goods or services involved are worth $500 or more. Written contracts are always preferable because they allow you to detail how each party must uphold its duties and how both sides should respond if any disagreements or disputes arise. This includes any discussion of the contract in question or an official "demand letter" from the other party. A demand letter sent from the other party’s lawyer is simply a letter that outlines what they think your contractual obligation is. For instance, it could demand that you pay a specific amount for services already rendered.  Once you get a demand letter, the ball is in your court. It’s then up to you and your attorney to decide how to respond to it. Make sure that the demand letter, if you have received one, complies with state law. Many states require that a pre-lawsuit letter is sent, in order to increase the chance of out-of-court settlement. Although most demand letters sent out are legitimate, it’s always important to carefully review the signature and the contents. Never just assume you’re in business with someone if the name isn’t readily familiar.  There are scam artists who do send out such mail, in the hopes that you will accidentally provide critical personal or business information that can be used for identity theft purposes. If you don’t know the individual or company contacting you, there’s obviously no need to respond. If you’re certain that the letter is legitimate, only provide the least amount of necessary information, in keeping with your lawyer’s advice.