Write an article based on this "Approach the person. Provide support. Show empathy. Validate feelings. Let the person cry. Listen actively. Provide space if needed."
article: In order to help someone who is sad, you must be able to approach the person and begin a conversation. How you decide to approach the person will depend on your relationship with her. Walk up to the person and engage her in conversation. You can begin by saying something like, “Hi. How are you doing?” If the person simply says, “fine,” you can say, “It seems like you are sad. Do you want to talk about it?” If she says no you must respect her decision to be alone; say something like, “I understand. I’m here for you if you want to talk.” You can try again to approach her later if you wish. Communicate that you will be supportive of your friend or acquaintance.  Tell the person that you truly care about her and her well-being and that you are there for her.  Offer your help. You can say something like, “I know you are very sad and I just want to let you know that I am here for you.” Ask her what you can do to help. You could say, "I'd like to help in any way I can. Is there something I can do? We could talk about it if you want." Part of being empathic is matching the other person’s affect or emotions. If they are sad, you should also look concerned. Try to feel the other person’s emotions and mirror them. You would not want to smile or laugh at a person who is crying or very sad. Express warmth and understanding. Use physical touch such as a hug, or holding the person’s hand if you feel this is comfortable and appropriate. You can ask the person, “Can I give you a hug?” Many people experience sadness in the face of adversity; this can be a normal reaction to a very difficult situation. Validating or normalizing sadness can help the person gain acceptance over this emotion.  You can say something like, “I understand why you are sad. It makes sense. This is such a difficult situation. I’m sorry that you are going through this.” Do not tell the person not to feel her emotions. Never say anything like, “Don’t be sad.” This can be very invalidating. Another way you can normalize feelings is by educating your friend about sadness, grief, and loss. You can explain that it is normal to feel denial, anger, and other grief reactions during these types of situations. Crying can actually increase our well-being by cleansing and releasing pent up emotions. Encourage your friend or family member to let her emotions out if she is inclined to do so.  Simply sit with your friend while she is tearful. You can hand her a tissue, rub her back (if appropriate), or tell her to, “let it out.” You can follow up by saying, “It’s okay to cry. Sometimes it is good to let those feelings out.” Avoid saying things like, “Please don’t cry.” This is sending the signal that it is not okay for her to let her emotions out and that you feel uncomfortable with her sadness. Active listening is about focusing solely on the other person and her experience. Try not to think about the next thing you are going to say and simply listen to everything the person is saying. Ask clarifying questions to show that you are being attentive. An example is, “I’m hearing that you are very sad because you lost your dog and you want to find him, is that right?” Be respectful of your friend’s space and wishes. If she does not want to talk about what is bothering her anymore, you can begin helping her feel better and doing other activities with her. To show that you are understanding of her need for space you can say, "I understand if you do not want to talk or if you want to be left alone. I'm here for you if you do want to talk or spend time together."

Write an article based on this "Turn down the thermostat. Minimize exhaust fans. Close the fireplace damper. Keep heating vents clear. Turn on ceiling fans. Use window covers."
article: One way to lower your heating bill is by simply using less heat. Turning down your thermostat by even small amount for short periods of time can help you save on heating.  One option is to turn the heat down by about three degrees whenever you use your heat. For every degree or so you turn your heat down, you are looking at between two and three percent savings on your monthly bill.  Another option is to turn your heat down when you’re not around. A seven to ten degree reduction in heat for eight hours a day can save you up to ten percent on your monthly bill. Turn your heat down when you are at work or out of the house to help save.  Bundle up in warm clothes and blankets when you turn down the temperature to help keep you warm even when it is a bit colder in your home. Exhaust fans actively pull the hot air that rises to the ceiling out of the house. Use kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans sparingly. Shut them off immediately after use.  For moments when exhaust fans are necessary, try not to run more than one at once. Use exhaust fans for the minimal amount of time it takes to ventilate the space. Do not leave them running for extended periods of time. Switch to regular fans or other forms of moving air as soon as possible. Heat rises, so an open damper allows the heated air to escape from the house. Keep the damper closed unless you have an active fire to prevent unnecessary drafts.  Remember to extinguish a fire completely and let the smoke dissipate before closing the damper. Open the damper immediately before you light a fire in your fireplace. Forgetting to do so may cause smoke to build up in your home. Vents blocked by rugs or furniture prevent the heated air from circulating through the house. Remove any obstacles around heating vents, as well as those around radiators or baseboard heaters. Avoid putting large pieces of furniture in front of vents, as well as on top of them. This may still diminish the flow of warm air around the room. Since heat rises, the air around the ceilings in your home is warmer than the air closer to the floors. Set the ceiling fan to low so it gently pushes the hot air back down. If you run the fan too high, the air will cool as it circulates. If possible, put your fan in reverse mode to give it a clockwise rotation. This is a manufacturer-installed setting on some fans. Running your fan in reverse help push the warm air down from the ceiling and draw up cool air from the floor. Uncover your windows in your home during the day so the sun can warm your house. Close your curtains, blinds, or drapes at night to help prevent warm air from escaping. If you do not currently have window coverings, you can make temporary ones for the winter by hanging a blanket or sheet up in front of your window.

Write an article based on this "Inspect and clean your spaces regularly. Store items in airtight containers. Scatter mothballs. Mix a lavender spray. Grow lavender in your garden. Try other natural moth repellants. Zap moths with a black light and lure. Ignite a citronella candle."
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Set up regular inspections and clean sessions of spaces that attract moths. This can help you nip problems in the bud before they become infestations and kill larvae.  Check closets, human and pet bedding, behind furniture, in curtains, behind radiators or heaters, in air ducts and vents, and along baseboards. Wipe down and vacuum areas attractive to moths at least once a week. Clean your clothes regularly as well. Moths are attracted to garments soiled by food, drinks, sweat, and urine. If you are concerned about clothing, fabric, or other material getting infested by moths, store them in airtight containers. This may kill any moths current residing in your belongings and prevent them from reproducing. Store your items below 40 degrees Fahrenheit if possible. Distribute mothballs in places that currently have a moth infestation or where you’d like to deter them. You may want to consider this as a last resort before professional extermination because mothballs come with an unpleasant smell and can have health side effects.  Inhaling the vapors from mothballs over a longer period of time can have health consequences. These include: anemia, liver damage, neurological damage, and cataracts. Ensure that spaces where you place mothballs are airtight to help prevent you from inhaling the vapors. There is some evidence that lavender repels moths. Mixing a lavender spray may help you keep any moth infestations at bay.  Mix 30-40 drops of lavender essential oil with 1.5 ounces of distilled water. Use a clean spray bottle. The stronger you want the spray, the more oil you will mix with water.  Boil 3-4 cups of distilled water and 3-4 tablespoons of dried lavender to make a spray with lavender you purchase or grow at home. Strain leaves from the mixture and allow it to cool before using it.   Spray the mixture wherever you want to repel moths. Avoid dousing material, which may promote the growth of mold. Add some lavender plants in and around your home. It can help not only repel moths from your spaces, but it will also leave a pleasant scent. There is some evidence that other natural herbs, such as cloves, may repel moths from your home. Set a small amount of these herbs in places where you have moths.  Use a jar of cloves or a handful of cinnamon sticks in areas infested or frequented by moths.  Be aware that if you place cloves or cinnamon near clothing or other fabric, that you may end up smelling “Christmas-y.” Studies have shown that using a bug zappers in conjunction with a pheromone lure may help kill moths. Consider buying a zapper and pheromone lure if you have a moth problem outside.  Get a high voltage electronic black light.  Purchase a pheromone lure at a home or hardware store. Use these items in conjunction with one another for optimal results. There is some evidence that a pheromone lure may not work effectively on its own. There is some evidence that burning citronella candles may control insect infestations.  Burn citronella candles in areas where you want to repel moths.  Make sure the concentration of citronella in your candle is 5-10% for the best results.  Burn the candle when you are outside.