INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Compared to a larger hole, a split seam is fairly easy to deal with. This means: where two pieces of fabric were joined by stitching, the thread is broken or missing and the seam is now open, creating a "hole." In most cases, you can simply sew the seam back together. This can be inside a pocket, causing all your change to drop through. It may also appear in a sleeve seam, causing your elbow to stick out.

SUMMARY: Identify a split seam.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You will need them to be stored in another place for about a week. If you don’t take all the hinges and knobs off, the stain won’t penetrate the entire area, and you may have inconsistencies and bubbles in your finish. Keep all the knobs and hinges in sealable plastic bags with the screws that attach them. Write in marker. Choose a bottom door and sand down the back to remove the original finish. Then, apply stain in several coats to adjoining sections so that you can see what color works best. If you can do this project outside or in a garage with a drop cloth, you will reduce your mess and make the inside of your house a lot more tolerable during the project.
Summary: Remove all of the contents from your cabinets. Remove the doors and hardware. Label all of the doors and hardware with a strip of painter’s tape and the exact location. Purchase some stain colors to test. Remove the cabinet bases and boxes themselves if you are in the process of a whole room remodel.

Combine 3/4 cup of sugar, 1 1⁄2 tablespoons (22.2 ml) of all purpose flour, and 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder in a bowl. Mix them together with a fork or whisk to combine them evenly and remove any lumps there might have been. Bring a saucepan up to medium heat, then add 1 1/4 cups of milk, 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) of unsalted butter, and 1⁄2 tablespoon (7.4 ml) of vanilla extract. Stir the ingredients until the butter has melted completely. Add more vanilla extract for stronger flavor, but don’t go overboard! If you try to dump all the dry ingredients into the saucepan at once, you’ll have a flour-bomb. Instead, add the dry ingredients little by little, whisking them into the wet ingredients to even out any lumps. Keep stirring the sauce to keep it from burning over the higher heat. After about five to six minutes, turn off the heat completely and add a pinch of salt to add depth to the flavor. There are many ways you can do this, so use whatever is handy in your kitchen.  The most obvious method would be to use a mortar and pestle. Snap the candy into smaller, more manageable pieces, and put them in the mortar a few at a time. Use the pestles to grind the candy down into a powder or small shards — whichever you prefer. You can also use a hammer or meat tenderizer. Place the candy cane in a sealable plastic bag, snapping it into smaller pieces to fit if needed. Place the bag on a stable surfaces, then pound at the candy with the hammer or meat tenderizer until it reaches the texture you prefer. Use whatever you can find around the house. Be creative, but be safe. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the outer skin from the apple, being careful not to cut your fingers in the process. Stand the apples up, then, using a sharp knife, slice down along the edges of the core to remove the edible flesh of the apple from the inedible core. Cut the edible flesh into smaller slices as you see fit. Lay them out either on a large plate or over a length of tin foil, if you want to avoid the extra dishes. You can finish your chocolate apples any way you like. Some choices might include:  Dip the entire apple slice in chocolate sauce, or dip only half the slice. Use a spoon to drizzle chocolate sauce lightly over the apple slices. Wag a spoonful of sauce quickly back and forth, allowing the chocolate to drizzle down lightly over the apple slices. Top them with the crushed candy, letting the sauce work as an adhesive. Put out a bowl of chocolate sauce and a bowl of crushed peppermint, allowing your guests to dip and sprinkle themselves, deciding how much garnish they want for their apples. Refrigerating them before serving them sets the chocolate a little bit, which some people prefer.
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One-sentence summary -- Mix the dry ingredients for the chocolate sauce. Combine wet ingredients for chocolate sauce over heat. Add the dry ingredients a small portion at a time. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer. Crush the candy canes into powder. Peel and core your apples. Top the apple slices with chocolate sauce and crushed candy cane.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Vacuum carpets, rugs, and upholstered furniture daily to eliminate adult fleas, eggs and larvae. Don’t forget to vacuum the carpet under your furniture.  When vacuuming upholstered furniture, remove the cushions and vacuum all areas of the furniture, including all crevices.  Afterwards, place the used vacuum bag in a sealed plastic bag and throw it away in an outdoor trash can.  The majority of the fleas in your house will be in the places where your pets sleep and rest. Concentrate your cleaning efforts in these areas. You should also clean the cracks and crevices around cabinets and baseboards every 1 to 2 days. Wash your pet’s bedding and small rugs weekly in hot, soapy water. You may also want to wash any pillow covers, pet bedding, human bedding, and other home fabrics as well. Washing in the hottest water will kill the flea eggs. Choose from baking soda, borax, or silica gel and sprinkle the powder over any rugs or carpeting in your house. Work the powder deep into the fibers of the carpet and let it sit overnight. The powder will dehydrate fleas that live in the fibers. Vacuum the powder up the next day and be sure to empty the vacuum canister or bag to an outside dumpster. Keep any pets off of the rugs and carpets while there's powder spread on them. Only let them back on once the rugs are completely vacuumed and all the powder is removed. Look for insecticides that contain insect growth regulators, like methoprene or pyriproxyfen. Check the label to make sure that the product can be used in households with cats. If you're not sure, ask a veterinarian before using it. Realize that insecticide sprays don't kill all stages of the flea's life cycle, so you may continue to see fleas for 2 weeks after you treat. Keep vacuuming during this time to keep flea numbers down. Never use products that contain pyrethroid, permethrin, or amitraz. These can be lethal for cats. Remove all people and pets from the room (including your cat, birds, or reptiles). Cover any fish tanks with plastic wrap and turn off tank aerators. Spray the insecticide directly onto areas where your pet sleeps. You can also spray carpets, rugs, furniture, baseboards, and windowsills. Don’t forget to spray the carpet under your furniture too.  Keep all household members (including your pets) away from sprayed areas until the insecticide dries (usually within 24 hours). Opening your windows or turning on your air conditioning can improve ventilation and the drying time. Make sure to follow the instructions on the label of the insecticide for additional tips.

SUMMARY:
Vacuum thoroughly. Wash home fabrics and bedding. Treat the rugs with an all-natural powder. Choose an insecticide. Apply the insecticide.