Problem: Article: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to preheat your waffle iron to a medium-high heat.  Most waffle irons already have a nonstick coating, but it is still a good idea to spray both sides with a light coating of nonstick cooking spray. If the temperature controls are labeled as “high,” “low,” and so on, set the control to medium or medium-high. If the control allows you to specify a certain doneness based on color, choose “medium golden” or “medium golden brown.” Prepare a baking sheet by covering it with aluminum foil or parchment paper.  If you already made the chicken, then your oven should already be preheated. As with the chicken, you will use the oven to keep earlier batches of waffles warm while you cook later batches. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, stirring the ingredients together until evenly dispersed In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, combine the buttermilk, egg, and vegetable oil. Beat by hand with a whisk or fork until the ingredients are well combined. Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Use a fork or whisk to beat the mixtures together, stopping shortly after all the dry ingredients have been moistened.  It is acceptable for a few small lumps to remain in the batter, but any large lumps should be beaten out before you press on. Avoid over-beating the batter. Doing so could cause the air bubbles to deflate, thereby creating dense, chewy waffles instead of light, airy ones. Pour enough batter into the preheated waffle iron to cover the bottom iron.  Note that the precise amount of batter you should use will vary depending on your waffle iron. You should refer to the manufacturer's instructions to verify that you are adding the correct amount. You may find it easiest to use a ladle when pouring the batter into your waffle iron. If you attempt to pour straight from the mixing bowl, you might make more of a mess. Close the iron and cook the waffle until it turns a medium golden brown color. Remove the waffles with a heat-resistant spatula or similar utensil. Avoid forks and other sharp utensils, however, since the pointed metal can scratch the nonstick surface of the iron. Transfer the cooked waffles to your prepared baking sheet and place them in the oven. Keep the early batches warm as you finish preparing the rest of the waffles.
Summary: Preheat your waffle iron. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (95 degrees Celsius), if necessary. Mix the dry ingredients. Combine the wet ingredients. Beat together both mixtures. Pour the batter into your waffle iron. Cook until medium golden brown. Keep warm.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use a brush to cover the edges with primer, then finish by covering the flat surfaces with a foam roller. Let the primer dry overnight so the paint can sit and harden. Remember to apply primer to the drawers and doors as well.  Only use primer if you’re painting with latex or oil-based paint. If you’re using chalk paint, skip priming and go straight to painting. Older paint and primer formulas needed to be paired by type, such as oil-based with oil-based or latex with latex, but current formulas can be mixed and matched.  If you chose a glossy finish paint, make your priming layer as smooth as possible. Glossy paint shows imperfections much more visibly than flat finish. Keep in mind that oil-based and latex paints require a primer, while chalk-finish paint does not.  Oil-based paint is strong and durable, resists chipping, and levels out any imperfections. However, it has a strong odor and is difficult to clean up.  Latex paints are water-based and very durable. Choose a satin finish to have a nice, light sheen that’s not too shiny.  Chalk paint is a quick, easy option with a smooth, flat finish. It dries fast and because it’s thick, it requires fewer coats of paint. However, its thick consistency also means it’s easy to leave brush marks. You can use a brush or foam roller to paint or a combination of the two. Foam rollers also create a more even coat of paint, so use them for larger, flat areas, then paint over any detailing or edges with a brush. Start by filling a tray with paint, then add more as needed.  Remember to paint the drawers and doors as well, keeping them on the dropcloth to prevent mess. Always paint in the direction of the wood grain. After letting the first layer dry overnight, you may notice that the paint has some patchy areas. Apply a second coat, brushing on paint over edges and corners and using a foam roller on flat surfaces. Let the vanity and all of the painted pieces sit undisturbed for a full night and check them in the morning.  Patchiness often occurs with darker paint colors. When applying extra coats of paint, you may need to let the vanity dry for up to 48 hours.

SUMMARY: Apply a thin coat of primer to the vanity and drawers/doors. Pick from oil-based, latex, or chalk-finish paint. Apply a coat of paint to the vanity and let it dry overnight. Add another coat if the paint looks patchy and let it dry overnight.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you want to make the best possible impression on your customers, package the product elegantly (making sure it won't break during shipping), bring it to the post office, and ship it off. It's really as simple as that. Unfortunately, sometimes the customer isn't going to like what they bought. Make the return/exchange policy clear, but don't burn bridges by refusing a refund. Eating these refund costs will be a good business practice, and should keep your Amazon/eBay/Etsy ratings high.  Cycle the feedback you get into making your products even better. Iterate on bad designs, negative interactions, or product flaws. Remember that the customer is always right, even when they aren't. It's one of the hardest parts of doing business, but it's one of the oldest rules in the book. If you treat your customers like undeserving bums, they'll feel like that. And while that may feel good after a brutal exchange, it certainly doesn't pad the wallet. In the beginning, it can be a good strategy to stay focused on one or two products, so that you get a hang of the process and don't spend too much time juggling pictures, descriptions, demographics, etc. After you've gotten a foothold in a market and developed confidence in an e-commerce platform (such as eBay), it could be profitable to start selling distinct, but related, products. If you're serious about making money, you'll want to look at your sales after a couple months and figure out how to increase them. Here are just a few ideas you can use:  Negotiate better prices from wholesale. As you buy more in bulk, your power to negotiate goes up. Don't be afraid to use it! The wholesalers want your business. Look for recurring revenue sources. Think about ways you can ensure repeat business. Could email, snail mail, a subscription pack, or something else creative get you return business? Ask for help, or outsource. Could a few more pairs of hands and legs help you deliver more packages and increase the sales you make? Especially if you're only selling part-time, constant trips to the post office and regular time sunk into payment processing could be eating away at your profitability.
Summary:
Ship the product out expeditiously. Offer refunds and exchanges. After a while, branch out to new products. Slowly but surely, start to sell bigger and better.