Front loading machines are more gentle than top loading machines.  If you use a top loading machine, put your sheets in a laundry/wash bag before you put them in the machine.  Wash your sheets separately from other items.  Use a mild detergent to wash your sheets. Avoid any detergents with brighteners and enzymes.  It is best to hand wash your sheets a few times before you wash them in the washing machine. Select the "delicate" or "hand wash" cycle on your washing machine. Choose whichever cycle has the shortest spin cycle. Excessive spinning will break down the silk fibers and damage your sheets. Wash your sheets in cool water as well.  If your machine does not have a delicate cycle, you should hand wash your sheets instead.  Separate your sheets by color if you are washing multiple sets. Silk will release dye when being washed. If you dry your sheets in a dryer, use the heatless, air fluff setting on your dryer. High heat can dull the fabric, shrink your sheets, and weaken the fibers. You can dry your sheets using the lowest heat setting if you would like, but the heatless setting is the best.  Remove your sheets from the dryer when they are about 80% dry.  You can also hang dry your sheets once you remove them from the washing machine. This is the most gentle drying option.
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One-sentence summary -- Use a front loading machine. Use the delicate cycle. Dry your sheets without heat.


If you'll only occasionally be terminating wires, you can find a simple punch down tool that relies on pressure to trigger a cutting mechanism. These are usually the least expensive and you can purchase replacement blades if they become dull. If you'll be terminating lots of wires or need to do it quickly, you may want to use a battery-powered punch down tool. These usually come with lithium batteries that don't require much charging. You can choose the voltage for your punch down tool as well as whether or not you'd like to buy replacement blades. You may want to buy the extra blades if you'll be terminating a lot of wires. You might find that you're still terminating so many wires that a standard punch down tool can't keep up with the work. Multi-wire punch tools work by terminating several pairs of twisted wires so you can terminate more wire more quickly. Multi-wire punch down tools are also more efficient than standard punch down tools. They can also decrease hand fatigue which is more common in standard punch tools.
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One-sentence summary -- Find a basic hand-powered punch down tool. Consider buying a battery-powered punch down tool. Get a multi-wire punch down tool.


The first thing you need to know to determine your moon sign is your birthday. Write down the  month, date, and year you were born. Either type this into an online calculator or give the information to a professional astrologer. The moon's position in the sky is dependent on the area where you were born. Make sure you know the exact city you were born. This will help you determine your moon sign. If you don't know your place of birth, check your birth certificate or ask your parents. It's actually important to know the exact time you were born to determine your moon sign. This will help you get as precise a reading of the moon's position in the sky as possible. You can ask your parents for your time of birth or look on your birth certificate. If you don't know your exact time of birth, you can use a rough estimate. However, an exact time will give you the most accurate read.
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One-sentence summary -- Write down your birthday. Record your place of birth. Get the exact time of your birth.


Each state has its own procedures, and the differences can be substantial.  A number of states require no notarization of auto sales, while others have rather lengthy lists of requirements.  You can find out more about your state here. While you obviously must bring proof of ID, notaries are not just providing validation for the signature but are in fact guaranteeing that each side is prepared to live up to the contract. Additionally, in some states the title itself becomes a legal contract, while in other states there are separate applications associated with title transfers (North Carolina, for example, has a separate form that requires notarization). This may sound obvious, but again there are notable differences between states on who possesses the right to sell.  Minors often do not have the right to sell a vehicle without the authorization of a parent or guardian, regardless of the name on the title. Many states prevent the sale of vehicles that still list liens on the title of ownership. It would be wise to bring proof of a lien release with you to the notary's office. You can find a notary public at:  A local bank or credit union. Many financial institutions have a notary public who can notarize documents for a small fee. Most UPS stores and pawn shops will have a notary available for a small fee, though it is always best to call ahead and verify availability.  Notary Rotary. Notary Rotary provides a database of notaries public searchable by zip code.
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One-sentence summary --
Do your research. Determine what documents are required. Make sure you possess the right to sell. Locate a notary public. Schedule an appointment with the notary.