Problem: Article: Point the heat gun at the end of the hose that connects to your RV and heat it for about 5-10 minutes. Move the nozzle of the heat gun all around the hose so the ice melts. Once one end of the hose is thawed, heat the other end of your hose to melt the ice inside.  You can buy a heat gun from your local hardware store. If you don't have a heat gun, you can also use a hair dryer but it may take longer to thaw. Rotate the end of your hose counterclockwise to loosen it from the port. Pull the end of the hose carefully away from the port so you don't cause any damage to them. If the hose is still difficult to disconnect, heat it up for 5 more minutes with your heat gun to thaw it out. Be careful not to bend or deform the hose too much since you could cause damage to it. Once the hose is completely disconnected from the water supply, hold the ends so they're pointing up or else water could spill out. Drape the hose inside your RV's shower so the water melts and goes into the drain. Turn on the RV's heater and let all of the ice inside the hose melt so the hose is empty. The water from the melted ice will exit the hose and fall into the drain. Since water expands when it freezes, it could cause the hose to stretch or burst in areas. Inspect the hose for any areas that are cracked, split, or weak to make sure it's still safe to use. If you don't find any damage, attach the hose back onto the water lines when you need more. If there is damage, you'll need to get a different hose for your water supply.
Summary: Use a heat gun on the hose connections. Unscrew the hose from the ports on your RV and water supply. Bring the hose inside your RV to warm it up. Check the hose for damage before reattaching it.

Problem: Article: If you leave the chain long, you can string it through a space to add a festive flair. Hang the chain a little bit loose, so that it dips low in the center. Try crossing chains over one another, alternating colors, or even linking long chains together to make a super-chain. If you're having a party, use a waist- or chest-level paper chain to block off a "private area" like a staircase, a hallway, or a section of backyard. The paper may not hold up to force, but it will serve as a gentle deterrent to wayward guests. You can string up paper chains for a birthday, a party, or a major holiday. Match the colors of the chains to the theme of the party, or to the colors usually associated with that holiday. Get creative! " If winter or Christmas is coming up, try making a faux-wreath using one or more paper chains. For the basic design: use green construction paper, then loop the finished chain into one large circle. You can add concentric small green circles to fill out the "wreath." For added effect, make a "bow" from red paper or string, and tie it to the front of the wreath. Hang the wreath on your door, your wall, your fence, your tree. The paper wreath should be light, and easy to attach with tape or a hook. Tie a series of (preferably small) loops together into a large loop that fits around your neck. For best effect, make the individual links rather small: not much more than half an inch wide and two inches long. One idea: string an array of bright, colorful loops together into a paper "lei" – a traditional Hawaiian flower necklace. Try looping a long chain of tight golden links into a "gold chain" – perhaps even two chains!
Summary: Hang your paper chain from the walls or ceiling. Decorate for a holiday. Make a "wreath. Use the chain as a paper necklace.

Problem: Article: Genogram templates are available online or you can start from scratch and fill one out by hand. You can also purchase software programs designed specifically for creating genograms. The symbols act as a visual indicator of the information you gathered in your interviews. You can draw the standard genogram symbols by hand or by using the "draw" or "shapes" options in a word processing program.  Males are indicated by a square. When indicating a marriage, position the male symbol to the left. Women are indicated by a circle. When indicating a marriage, position the female symbol to the right. A single horizontal line indicates marriage and two slanted lines separation. The oldest child is always below and to the left of his family, whereas the youngest should be below and to the right. Other available symbols help you describe family events such as pregnancy or miscarriage, illnesses and deaths. There is even a diamond symbol to represent pets. For example, you may decide to start your genogram with your grandparents or even your great grandparents. Genograms can be used to show the diversity in family relationships as well as patterns of illnesses.  A genogram includes symbols to indicate family interactions such as conflict, closeness, estrangement, etc. Emotional relationships have specific symbols that help keep the flow of the genogram clear. There are also symbols that denote sexual and physical abuse as well as mental and physical disorders. Once you've made the genogram, look carefully to see what patterns can be identified. There may be hereditary patterns or particular psychological tendencies that are very noticeable when grouped together in this way.  Be careful about making assumptions. The data is one thing, but avoid using it to confirm that your family has a particular disease, or mental issue. Talk to a medical professional about any potential for hereditary problems of this type. Avoid using the genogram to make assumptions about the motivations of family members as well, or using this to confront them. While you might find your aunt has a tendency to quit every job she has ever had while your cousin has always seemed to steal other people's boyfriends, it's not a good idea to use the genogram to "prove" your point that a family member needs psychoanalysis. Be very careful to avoid approaching your family members in a judgmental way as a result of making a genogram; talk to your family or personal counselor before proceeding to reach conclusions from a self-generated genogram. If you're writing up the family history, patterns established in a genogram can be very helpful as a way of explaining why ancestral family members left one geographical area for another, what sorts of relationship issues members had and may help to unearth other family members who were not officially recognized.
Summary:
Design your genogram. Use standard genogram symbols to represent family members and relationships, both normal and dysfunctional. Organize the chart based on family interactions beginning with the oldest generation you want to represent at the top. Look for patterns.