Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Estimate the cost of cleaning. Consider the cost of maintenance. Check for fees associated with moving out. Factor in rent increases.

Answer: It may seem like a minor expense, but keeping your apartment clean is important. Regular cleaning prevents damage, wear, and tear that could cost you increased maintenance fees or your security deposit at a later date. Depending on the size of your rental unit, you can spend between $15 and $100 on cleaning per month. In many complexes, there is an additional fee for cleaning when you move out that can be several hundred dollars. Some complexes include this fee as a non-refundable deposit when you move in. Are you responsible for replacing smoke detector batteries, unclogging toilets, and dealing with other minor home repairs? If so, you need to take all of that into account. Ask your landlord how they handle regular maintenance. Make sure you specifically ask about things like air filters for the heating and cooling system, light bulbs, and the availability maintenance assistance during emergencies. This includes security deposits you paid when you moved in that may or may not be returned to you, depending on whether or not you have cleaned the apartment to your landlord’s specifications. Many apartment complexes ask that you have the carpets or other floors deep cleaned prior to moving out, and you may also need to repaint. Ask for a checkout list when you move in so there are no surprises later on. Many landlords will raise rent after a remodel, at the end of your lease, or when they add amenities. Make sure to ask your landlord about any planned additions or refurbishments that may increase the cost of your rent. In most cases, you can’t avoid an annual rent increase, but if you don’t feel anything has significantly improved, you shouldn’t shy away from negotiating for a lower amount. For instance, if your landlord requests a $100 a month increase at the end of your lease, you can say something like, “Can you offer me a lower fee for my continued loyalty since there haven’t been any major updates this year? I’d be willing to pay an extra $50 a month.”


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Download the latest version of iTunes. . Connect your iPad to your computer. Click your iPad's icon. Click Summary in the left pane. Scroll down and click Check for Update. Click Download and Update.

Answer: In order to download update software for your iPad, iTunes must be running the latest version available. ack up your iPad. In most cases, updating the iOS will not cause a loss of data, but things can occasionally go wrong. Use the cable that came with your iPad, plugging the USB end into the computer and the Lightning or 30-pin connector into your iPad's charging port. If iTunes doesn't launch automatically, open the iTunes app on your computer. It's in the upper-left part of the window, below the toolbar.  If there is an update available, iTunes will ask you if you want to download and install it. iTunes will automatically begin downloading the update and will install it after the download is complete.  Your iPad must remain connected during the entire download and install process.  iTunes must be connected to the Internet during the entire process.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Handle your anger. Ignore their words. Stand up for yourself. Turn their judgments into statements. Use humor.

Answer: If being called ugly strikes a nerve, you might feel upset or hurt. Try not to stress out immediately. Instead, work on handling your emotions maturely. Try to control your emotions before responding. If you notice yourself getting angry or upset, take some deep breaths. Slowly lengthen each breath so that you're breathing longer and fuller breaths.  Take your breaths from your belly, not your chest. Try counting each breath. For example, inhale for four seconds, then exhale for four seconds. Not letting someone's words affect you shows your power over a situation. When someone's words affect you and hurt you, that person has power over you. Don't give the person this power. Ignore their comments and don't emotionally react. Your character speaks more for who you are than your looks do.  Ignoring these comments is easier said than done and it might take some practice. Repeat to yourself, “This person's words and opinions don't have to change how I feel about myself.” Stand up for yourself and don't back down. If you decide to speak out, talk confidently. Speak up for yourself by saying that the comments are mean and don't reflect who you are.  For example, say, “I don't know why you would call me ugly. Your opinion of how I look doesn't change who I am.” You can also say, “You are not the judge of what is beautiful. I see myself as beautiful because I know I am a loving and kind person.” Maybe someone called you ugly for having a big nose, curly hair, or big feet. These features don't carry negativity in themselves. Maybe you do have these features and some people don't find them attractive. That's okay. Remind yourself that this person is judging you and you don't have to take it negatively.  For example, say, “Yes, I do have a big nose. How astute of you to notice.” You can also say, “Looks aren't everything. But yes, I do have hairy arms.” Humor can help remove any tension of a situation. However, don't use humor to fire an insult back. Humor is a great way to show that their words won't hurt you. Exaggerate the comment by adding to it. For example, say, “I guess I am pretty ugly. I'll probably have a swan-like transformation any day now!”


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Start with basic designs. Get creative with your projects. Trim the yarn to the desired length. Use two strands of yarn at once.

Answer:
When you're first learning how to latch hook, it's best to keep things simple. Try following a template for your first few project to get an idea of how the yarn looks on the canvas. From there, you can move on to freehand shapes like lines and circles a shot. As you improve, you'll learn to produce more complex patterns and contours and begin producing your own unique designs. These could be anything from formless swaths of color to distinct patterns like stripes, spirals, waves, and rainbows. Advanced latch hookers have even been known to weave detailed portraits and scenes.  Don't be afraid to be abstract—experiment with yarn placement and weave whatever patterns your eye suggests. It can be helpful to think of the canvas squares as a guide for forming precise edges and curves, similar to drafting paper. Rather than spending hours cutting the yarn to size before you make a single knot, wait until your design comes together, then snip the strands wherever you want them to be shorter. Touching up your work after the fact will offer you more control, as it allows you to make just as much of an adjustment as you need instead of being forced to guess at the right length. Trimming the strands to different lengths can lend added texture and dimension to your finished project. Wrapping, threading, and knotting one strand after another can take all day. By doubling up your yarn, you also stand to double your speed. Line up two separate pieces of the same length, then knot them as you ordinarily would, being careful not to let the two strands overlap in the process.  Since you'll have an extra strand to deal with, you'll need to work carefully to avoid mistakes. This method can be especially useful when you're covering a large area with a single color.