Use branches that are the same length so they’re easier to manage. Tie one end of the branches together with plant fiber, rope, shoelaces, or a belt before standing them upright. Set the branches so they are equal distances apart.  The size of the branches depends on how many people you want to fit inside. At the very least, spread the 3 branches far enough apart for you to comfortably lay down. Lean the branches in a circle against a tree trunk if you want extra support. Find more branches that are similar in length to surround the rest of the teepee. When you place one branch, go to the opposite side of the teepee and place another branch so your teepee stays balanced. Remember to leave a gap on one side so you can get in and out of your shelter. Once you have the main structure built, look for any cracks or holes in the frame of your teepee. Use smaller and thinner sticks to fill them in so wind and rain doesn’t get inside of your shelter. Try to cover as many of the cracks as you can. Use sturdy branches that have leaves on them to add extra insulation to your teepee. Lean them evenly across the teepee so it is insulated as much as possible. Dead leaves and debris will blow away in strong winds unless you use more branches to hold them in place.

Summary: Prop 3 long branches against each other to form a tripod frame. Lean more branches of the same length against the tripod frame. Fill in cracks with smaller branches. Cover the outside with leafy branches for insulation.


Push and hold the power button on the speakers for about ten seconds. Check with your speaker’s manufacturer documentation for the exact method. ” You can get there by clicking the Apple logo in the upper left of the screen. It’s under "Hardware."  You should now see the Bluetooth Assistant.

Summary: Put your speakers into “Pairing” or “Discoverable” mode. Go to “System Preferences. Click the “Bluetooth” icon on the dialog box that opens. Check the box to turn Bluetooth on. Click the “Set Up New Device” button. Select your speakers from the list and hit the “Continue” button. Press the “Settings” button located at the bottom of the window. Check “Use as Audio Device,” and you should be good to go.


What you're trying to do is determine if she's bigoted or has a negative feeling about gays in general, or if she seems to be okay with everything.  Be sure the joke is funny so you both can laugh over it if there's just a neutral response from her. Spur conversations in that direction (girls with girls) and let her know, "That sounds like fun."  Or, the ever-popular, "I've never tried it but it doesn't sound bad". This requires you to come out and identify yourself as bisexual or lesbian. If she corrects you ("You mean "boyfriend?"), then say "Oops - what did I say?  Silly me." and smile.

Summary: Tell a slightly inappropriate joke about gays or lesbians and watch for a reaction (don't get too nasty, you're just trying to gauge the response). Approach her often. Ask or tell about your current girlfriends. Inquire if she has a girlfriend or if she's ever had one.


Weeding by hand can be tough on the fingernails and skin of your fingers. To avoid hurting your hands, and to give yourself a stable grip on the weeds, use cotton gardening gloves. You can purchase cotton gardening gloves at any nursery or gardening center.  Hand weeding is an effective, though time-consuming and tedious, method of controlling weeds. This method is preferable in small lawns, or in lawns not completely overrun with weeds. If weeds in your lawn are widespread, another removal method will be more practical. The blade of the trowel or digger should be at about a 65° angle—not quite vertical, but largely upright. Drive the tool into the soil about 4–5 inches (10–13 cm) to loosen the soil surrounding the weed’s roots. Repeat this 3 or 4 times, loosening the soil on all sides of the root. Trowels and dandelion diggers can both be purchased at a local plant nursery or gardening center. Both should cost less than $5 USD. To properly remove a weed, you need to pull it out by the root. Hold the base of the weed firmly, using your full hand—don’t just pinch the stalk of a weed using 2 fingers. If you’re pulling up a clump of weeds, grasp the entire clump at its base. Perennial weeds like dandelions can be plucked most effectively in early spring. If left to grow until summer, the dandelions will have put down thick taproots. Loosen the root in the soil if you feel resistance when you attempt to uproot it. Twist the base of the root back and forth 5 or 6 times. This will loosen the weed’s roots in the soil and make it easier to pull.  If you pull too hard without rotating the weed, its stem will snap off but the root will remain in the ground. The weeds can quickly regrow from a root still in the ground. If there is a small hole left behind after you’ve pulled the weed, fill it with some loose soil. Carry a small trash bag around with you as you move across your lawn pulling weeds. As soon as you’ve plucked weeds—whether individual or in large clumps—from the ground, toss them into the bag. This will prevent the weeds’ seeds from scattering over your lawn.
Summary: Purchase a pair of thick cotton gloves. Press a trowel or dandelion digger into the soil near the base of the root. Grasp the stalk of the weed at its base. Rotate the base of the weed as you pull it out. Toss weeds into a trash bag as soon as they’re pulled.