Problem: Article: These are the maximum length and height measurements for large envelopes. Anything larger than this qualifies as a parcel, and it’ll cost more to send. Place the item you’re sending into your envelope. Once it’s in there, use a ruler to see how thick the envelope is. If it’s too thick, the post office will define it as a parcel. Try to make sure the item is the same amount of thickness all over the envelope. A lumpy envelope with some thicker parts and some thinner parts will also be characterized as a parcel. Go to page 37 of the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) price guide: https://pe.usps.com/cpim/ftp/manuals/dmm300/Notice123.pdf. This will tell you the amount you’ll need to pay per ounce. You can use multiple stamps to reach the total amount or visit the post office to pay by cash, check, or card. It costs $0.98 USD to send a large envelope that weighs 1 ounce (28 g). So long as your large envelope weighs less than 13 ounces (370 g), you can send it by dropping it in a blue USPS mailbox or by leaving it in your home mailbox with the red flag raised. If your envelope is less than 6 1⁄8 by 11 1⁄2 inches (16 by 29 cm), it counts as a letter rather than a large envelope. This means you don’t have to pay as much! Your letter can’t, however, be thicker than 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm).
Summary: Use an envelope that’s no bigger than 12 by 15 inches (30 by 38 cm). Check that your envelope isn’t thicker than 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm). Weigh your item to see how much postage you need to pay. Pay a lower price if your envelope is letter-sized.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Whether you washed it by hand or a machine, use a towel to blot out the excess moisture immediately afterward. Absorb as much water as you can. Reduce its water-weight to help preserve its shape as it air-dries. Be gentle as you do, though. Avoid crushing, denting, or otherwise marring the hat’s shape. Ideally, use a mannequin head that’s roughly the same size as your own. Otherwise, use a similarly sized round object (like a ball or rolled-up towel) to fit your hat onto. Set this on top of a dry towel to absorb any excess water that drips. Wool hats lose their shape very easily. For best results, wear it as it dries if possible. Never use a machine dryer. Expect the heat to shrink or otherwise warp the hat’s shape. Let it dry on its own instead. Place fans around it to dry it faster if desired.  A hair-dryer set to a low setting and held from a safe distance (a foot or more) is safe to use to make drying even quicker. Depending on the internal components, losing shape may not be as much of an issue for certain styles of hats. However, you still want to set it on something like a coffee can to keep the brim from resting on the wet towel.

SUMMARY: Pat it dry after washing. Fit it onto a head-shaped form. Allow the hat to air-dry.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The easiest way to keep basil fresh is to keep it alive! Instead of buying a cut bunch of basil at the supermarket, check to see if they also sell small potted basil plants. These usually come in biodegradable “pots” and are typically sold right next to the fresh cut herbs. Alternatively, grow your own basil from seeds either outdoors (when the climate permits) or indoors. Ideally, basil should get 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. If that’s not possible where you live, pick the sunniest windowsill you have. It’s very convenient to have the basil plant on your kitchen windowsill, but it’s more important to find a sunny spot. Stick your index finger 1 in (2.5 cm) down into the potting medium every 1-2 days. If it feels dry at your fingertip, add water until the potting medium looks soaked but not oversaturated. The goal is to keep the potting medium evenly moist. You’ll likely figure out the proper watering frequency within a week. This is the best part about having fresh, live basil right at your fingertips. Identify the most colorful, crisp-tender leaves and pluck just the number you need at that moment.  For instance, grab a few of the prettiest leaves to make your guests a range of delicious basil cocktails!  Remove and discard leaves that have wilted or developed brown or black spots. Kept in its original compostable pot, the supermarket basil plant will likely give you 1-2 months of high-quality basil leaves. Once it stops producing abundantly, go ahead and get a replacement from the grocery store. The basil will likely last longer if you transfer it to a larger pot, but it may also grow larger than you’d prefer, especially if you have space limitations.
Summary: Buy a small potted basil from your grocer’s produce department. Set the pot on a windowsill that gets ample sunlight. Keep the potting medium evenly moist with regular watering. Pluck off fresh leaves right when you need them. Replace it with a new potted basil every several weeks, as needed.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Aloe has remarkable natural healing properties and is a great natural remedy to use on unwanted sunspots. If you’re using a cream, apply a generous amount to the skin of your face, arms, and other sunspot-afflicted areas once in the morning and once in the evening. If you’re using the leaves of an aloe plant, squeeze the pith out from a 1 inch (2.5 cm) section and smear it directly onto your sunspots.  Look for aloe vera gels at health-food stores or in homeopathic medicine sections. Large pharmacies may also carry aloe vera gel. Look near the sunscreen and other skincare products. If you’d prefer just to purchase an aloe plant, look at a large plant nursery. Vitamin E has been proven to help lighten dark spots on the skin, including unwanted sunspots. Swallow 1 vitamin E tablet in the morning and 1 more at night to help lighten sunspots. Or, add vitamin E to your diet by upping your consumption of foods rich in vitamin E. These include foods like citrus fruits, papaya, spinach, broccoli, and tomatoes You can purchase both vitamin E oral tablets and liquid gel at a large pharmacy or drugstore. Cut 1 large lemon into quarters and hold a lemon section against your sunspots for 10–15 minutes per day. Lemons are mildly acidic, and the acid in the fruit aids in lightening dark sunspots. You’ll begin to notice that your sunspots are visibly lighter after about 2 months of daily use.  Rather than throwing away the sections of lemon that you don’t use each day, store them in a plastic bag in your refrigerator and use them the next day. Daily lemon application can also help to remove any dead skin cells from your face, arms, and shoulders. Take a sharp kitchen knife and chop 1 large red onion up into 6-8 large chunks. Pick up 1 of the onion chunks and rub it across a dark sunspot for about 30 seconds. The acid in the onion helps to lighten up the dark color of sunspots. Because the onion’s acid is relatively weak, you’ll need to continue the home treatment for months before you see much of a result.
Summary:
Apply aloe vera gel twice a day to heal sun-damaged areas. Take vitamin E capsules by mouth twice daily to reduce sunspots. Slice a fresh lemon and apply it directly to your sunspots. Cut up a red onion and rub it over the sunspots.