INPUT ARTICLE: Article: At the very least, you should clean all surfaces of your vehicle, vacuum it, wash the exterior, and remove any garbage or crud that might have accumulated over the course of your ownership. If this sounds unappealing, you can always take your car to be detailed by a professional. These fixtures are frequently affordable to replace and will be among the things buyers are on the lookout for. Most auto supply stores will have the parts you need in stock, and most fixes will require little more than a Phillips screwdriver. Though you might think a small crack or chip inconsequential, these are hard to miss for new buyers inspecting the car for the first time. And when that new buyer notices this defect, he'll likely try to bargain you down from your asking price far below what the repair would cost you. A dealership might knock off as much as $800 for a "new windshield," as this might be the factory cost, whereas your insurance might cover most, if not all, of the cost of this repair. Brakes are a tremendously strong selling point, and mentioning to interested parties that you've recently had the brakes replaced will up the value in their estimation. For most cars, this will only cost $100-$150, and could serve you well in the bargaining phase. You might be able to get several dents in the body of your car repaired for around $100. A "like new" body will up the value of your car, and if the potential buyer doesn't see the ding, he won't be able to use it as ammunition in negotiations. Tyres can be expensive, but making sure your tyres are ideal for your sale can cost less than you might think. Buyers will check your car's tyres for worn down or uneven tread. Replacing one or two trouble tyres with matching used ones, which should average you around $30-$40, can save you from a $300 - $700 deduction a buyer might request to offset the cost of new tyres.

SUMMARY: Prepare your car for sale. Improve the condition of your lights. Contemplate windshield repair. Make sure your brakes are in good condition. Touch up dings and dents. Examine your treads.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: All plants need to be potted, even if they are capable of rooting out along their stems (like watercress). Use plastic pots that have plenty of holes for the water to go in and out of the root system. Line your pot with newspaper, then put in a scoop of organic garden soil. Once your pot is filled about halfway, place the plant’s roots gently on top of the soil and then fill in the area around them with soil until the base of the plant is securely buried.  If you purchased your plants from a garden center they may already be in plastic, permeable containers. If this is the case, you can move on to the next step. You can find plastic planters and organic gardening soil at most garden centers. The gravel will help weigh the plant down and stabilize it. It will also help keep your water from getting muddy by creating a barrier between the pond water and the plant’s soil. Larger rocks can be used as needed to keep plants submerged. Deep water plants, like the cattail, can sit on the bottom of most ponds as long as they are set less than 1.5 feet (0.46 m) deep. Submerged and emergent varieties generally do well with 3–5 inches (7.6–12.7 cm) of water above the tops of the pots. Surface-cover and bog plants generally enjoy being only 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) from the surface. You can set your plants down in their pots, right into your pond.  Use flat rocks or bricks to raise plants up if the pond is too deep for your plants to sit at the right level. Floating planters can help keep emergent and bog plants perfectly positioned. They also can help turn any pond plant into helpful surface coverage. A pond garden is something you can eat, but it can also be a charming addition to a garden, deck, patio, or sunroom. For a striking display, place the tallest plants, like cattails, in the center of the pond with lower-lying, surface-cover plants around the outside. An alternative arrangement is to place taller plants along the back of the pond with shorter plants along the front edge. This layout works well if your pond backs up to a fence, wall, or patio edge.

SUMMARY: Pot your plants in water-permeable containers. Spread a thin layer of gravel on top of the soil to keep the water clear. Submerge potted plants to create your water garden. Design a visually-appealing garden.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: One of the keys to getting over a girl you’ve been in love with is distance. When you’re trying to stop her, avoid calling, texting, or seeing her as much as possible. Although the idea of being friends may seem appealing, staying in contact will likely prolong your feelings and can compromise your emotional well-being.  If you live close to each other, try to avoid being in the same place as much as possible. For example, if you know she likes to grocery shop on Saturday, plan to do your shopping on Sunday. If you have mutual friends, ask your friends to plan time to hang out with you separately until your feelings for her have subsided. While it may be tempting to see what she’s up to, try to avoid checking her social media, including her Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram accounts. This will only bring her to the forefront of your mind and make it harder to stop thinking about her. Most social media platforms allow you to block someone from showing up on your feed without having to unfollow them. That way, you won’t have to see her posts every time you check your feed without appearing jealous or bitter by unfollowing her. Wherever possible, try to get rid of or put away the mementos that make you think of the girl of your dreams. While you likely won’t want to get rid of an expensive television you bought together, for example, it will be helpful to put away knick-knacks from a trip you took together, or the scarf she left at your house. This will help you create a space that’s free of reminders of her so you can start to move on.  This is particularly important with gifts that she’s given you, as these will surely continue to bring her to the forefront of your mind. If you have any framed photos of you together, put these away as well. These will only serve as a reminder of the good times, which can make you forget about the real reasons it didn’t work out over time. While you may have some hand-written letters and printed photos, in this day and age, it’s likely that most are stored on your smartphone or computer. Having these reminders with you at all times will just give you more opportunities to reminisce about happier times, which can prevent you from getting over her. If you don’t want to remove all her photos and texts entirely, try creating a folder on your computer and putting it on an external hard drive. That way, these memories won’t be readily available, but you won’t have to get rid of them entirely. If the girl of your dreams breaks your heart but still tries to be friends, try not to read too much into this and hope that it means she’s changed her mind. Instead, tell her that while you appreciate her efforts, you’re still hurt and need her to stop contacting you until the pain subsides. She may not realize how painful her continued contact is for you, or that it’s giving you false hope. If you allow her to continue to contact you, this can also lead you to waste time overanalyzing everything she says or does.

SUMMARY:
Cut off contact with her as much as possible. Avoid checking her social media accounts. Get rid of things that remind you of her. Remove any photos and texts from your smartphone and computer. Tell her to give you space if she still contacts you.