Write an article based on this "Shop around. Ask about what is not included. Ask about customization. Ask about upgrades."
article: There are lots of different companies that build modular houses, so it may seem overwhelming to try to choose one. Each company is different, so do some research to find one that offers quality construction and the style you are looking for at a price that fits your budget. Researching multiple builders will help ensure that you select the best one for you.  If you contact a company outside of your state, be sure to ask them if they are able to build in your area. Not all companies are permitted to construct modular houses in all areas. Some companies specialize in specific styles of homes, while others focus on homes that fall within certain price ranges. If the first company you look at doesn't offer a design that meets your needs or budget, keep looking because chances are another company will. If possible, read reviews about the different companies online or even talk to people who have purchased homes from them. This should give you a good idea of the quality of the houses they build. Once you've narrowed down your search, ask the company if you can tour houses that they have built in the past. Ideally, you should try to tour a recently built house that is similar to what you are looking for, as well as a house that was built ten years ago or more. This will allow you to see if the construction stands up over time. Depending on the manufacturer, the list price of the house may not include everything you actually need to construct your home. It is important to ask the builder lots of questions so that you understand how much the home will really cost you.  You may need to pay a separate company to pour the foundation for your home.  You may need to pay extra to have utilities like electricity, natural gas, and sewer lines hooked up to your house. If the area does not have sewers, you may have to pay to have a septic system installed. Basic mechanics like electrical, plumbing, and HVAC may also not be included in the price of the house, so be sure to ask. There may also be a charge for delivering the modular house to your site. While you must choose a specific model when you buy a modular home, the floor plans can often be customized to your specific needs. For example, you may be able to add a garage or a second floor to your house, or you may be able to move walls around inside so you have a larger kitchen. Be sure to ask the builder if you are able to customize your house and how expensive customizations typically are.  Be sure to find out when you need to make your final decisions by. You may not be able to request any additional changes once the building process begins. Ask the builder what kinds of customizations would require engineer approval, as these alterations may be significantly more expensive. Customizations are changes to the layout of the house, while upgrades are typically changes to the materials that are used to finish the construction. Upgrades are typically aesthetic, but they can be functional as well. Be sure to ask the builder questions about what upgrades are available and what the cost is.  Find out if you are limited to specific materials or if you are able to shop for your own from anywhere. When deciding which upgrades that you can afford, be sure to consider how expensive it would be to upgrade later. For example, it will probably not be any more expensive to change out your countertops in a few years than it would be to upgrade them during the building process. It would be more expensive, however, to add additional insulation later on.  Ask if you can upgrade anything you want. For example, it is common for home builders to offer buyers the option of upgrading their kitchen cabinets and flooring, but less common to offer the option to upgrade windows, roofing, or mechanical systems. If you are interested in upgrading any of the features of your home, be sure to find out if it is an option before you commit.

Write an article based on this "Find the grooves in the center of a large can. Press on the grooves to make a dent. Make a dent on the opposite side as well. Squeeze the dents even deeper. Remove metal fragments."
article: Modern metal cans have a series of ridges and grooves forming a ring around the center of the can. These are weak points, and can be used to rip apart the can at that location. Tear off the label if necessary to get a better look. This method will not work for small cans without grooves. If you have strong hands, you can grip the can on each end, then push your fingers down into the grooves. Otherwise, place the can on the ground and push down against the grooves using the heel of your hand. Keep pressing on the corners of the dent, until the dent is as wide as you can make it. Once the dent crosses, or nearly crosses, the entire width of the can when viewed from above, continue on to the next step. Rotate the can 180 degrees, so the dent is now facing downward. Repeat the same denting process on the opposite side, again pushing as hard as you can. You should now have two dents, on opposite sides of the can cylinder. Hold the can horizontally, then place the heel of each hand on each of the flat, circular lids. Position them so the heel is at the top of the flat area, near the rim, not in the center. Interlock your fingers together over the dented surface, then squeeze the two ends of the can together by pushing with your hands. Repeat for the other dent. If this does not work, try placing the can's flat surface on the ground, and pressing down on it with your hand or knee. Since you have literally ripped the center of the can to shreds, small metal pieces may have ended up in your food. Watch carefully for these so you can remove them before you eat, or throw away the food around the outer edge of the can. Spooning the food into another container without a jagged metal edge is recommended.

Write an article based on this "Understand the concepts of slang. Truncate a word. Try verbing a word. Spread your new slang word."
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Slang rises out of communities of speakers or writers as shorthand for objects, actions, and concepts. It is a method of exclusion, as only insiders will be able to understand the slang terms.  Slang starts as insider language, but can grow outside of that subculture if it becomes popular enough. Slang is constantly evolving, and words and phrases can fall out of favor very rapidly. This is especially true if the slang begins to spread outside of the initial culture in which it was created. Avoid creating slang that is based off terms that are no longer in common use, as it will give your creation an archaic feel. This is when you cut off a portion of the word, either at the beginning or the end. Mash two truncated words together to form new compounds. You can combine this with adding prefixes or suffixes to create almost entirely new words. For example, instead of saying “all right,” the words can be truncated and mashed together to form the word “aight.” This is simply taking a noun and making it into a verb. For example, the word “text” is traditionally read as a noun, but can now also be used as a verb referring to sending a text message.  Another example of verbing is the word “party.” Originally, it was a noun describing a gathering of people. Now, it also means to engage in the act celebrating, usually with drinking connotations. The context of the word dictates how it is interpreted. The word gun is a noun, but can be used as a verb when you “gun someone down.” Verbing a noun can add spice and drama to an otherwise bland sentence. Experiment with nouns to find one that works well with the verbing process. Not every noun can be verbed, but you can create a powerful and memorable sentence when you find on that can. Slang grows outward from peers, so in order for your slang term to work, it needs to be spoken and in use. Use it in conversation, but don't necessarily give away that you're using a new word. Let your peers infer the meaning through the context of what you're saying. This will build credibility for your word.