Write an article based on this "Clean the shell if you picked it up off the beach. Lay the shell down with the inside facing up and mark the hole location. Push a thumbtack into the hole and gently twist. Remove the tack and blow away any dust to clear the hole. Reinsert the thumbtack and continue twisting if you want the hole to be bigger."
article: If you got your shell from the beach, it might carry germs and bacteria that you’ll want to get rid of before you start drilling. Set a small pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Place the shell in the water and let it boil for 5-6 minutes to kill off any bacteria. Then, turn off the stove, lift the shell out with a spoon, and let it cool on the counter for 5-10 minutes. If you bought the shell at a store, you don’t have to boil it. When you’re ready to start drilling, place the shell down on a flat surface with its inside (the concave curve of the shell) facing up. Decide where on the shell you want to make your hole, then use a pencil to mark it with a small dot..  The location choose typically depends on what you’ll be using the shell for. Shells used for jewelry, for example, are often strung near the top or base, but you may also choose to drill through the middle depending on your design. The shell may be thicker near the base than it is at the top. This might make it harder to drill through, but will also lessen your chances of cracking the shell. You may want to place down a few layers of newspaper or an old placemat, as you might push through and puncture the surface under the shell. Exert a gentle but firm downward pressure as you twist the point of your thumbtack into the shell. Hold the shell firmly with your other hand to keep it still. Continue twisting and pressing down until you hear a slight pop and the thumbtack pushes through the other side.  Thumbtacks are a good choice for smaller shells because they’re sharp, but not so powerful that they’ll break through the shell and crack it. You can also use a needle to make your hole. Pull out the thumbtack gently, twisting it slightly if it’s sticking, then blow on it lightly to clean it. If the shell is very dusty, you can also rinse it in some water. The hole you make with the thumbtack will be quite small, good for thin string or a jump ring if you’re making jewelry. If you’re using a thicker string or chain, insert your thumbtack again and twist it more forcefully to make the hole bigger. You can also drill a second hole right next to the first one for a wider opening.

Write an article based on this "Drive at the speed limit. Avoid tailgating and constantly hitting the brakes. Accelerate slowly. Drive smoothly and stick to one lane. Avoid turning across oncoming traffic. Use overdrive and cruise control on the highway. Use gears wisely."
article: This is the single most effective and easiest solution to increasing gas efficiency. The most fuel-efficient speed may be the point at which your vehicle shifts to high gear. For most vehicles, this is somewhere around 50 mph (80 km/h).  In fact, every 5 mph (8.0 km/h) you go over 50, you can assume you're spending an extra $.25 a gallon on gas. Your efficiency decreases significantly the faster you go. What's more, lights are often timed to the speed limit. If you go faster than necessary, you're just stopping and starting anyway – which is also bad for saving gas. You can avoid wasting fuel by not tailgating. In these instances, you'll often be pressing the gas to regain the speed lost from braking which forces you to correct your following distance by applying your brakes, causing a vicious cycle. This constant up and down uses up more fuel than just driving steadily and at a safe distance. Repeated braking simply wastes energy, converting it into unnecessary heat energy and greatly reduces the service life of your brakes. In the future most cars may be equipped with systems in which braking power will be converted into reusable energy, but it is highly unlikely that your car has this technology now unless it is a hybrid. Every time you punch the gas to quickly accelerate after stopping you are burning extra fuel and increasing tire wear. By accelerating more slowly you are only using the fuel required to get the vehicle to the cruising speed. In short, you want to use the gas and brake pedals as little as possible. Keeping that in mind while driving will keep your gas usage to a minimum. Fuel consumption increases when you allow the vehicle speed to drift lower and then compensate by accelerating back up. Maintaining a steady position on the accelerator keeps the gas flowing minimally. Allowing the car to lose speed going up hills and gain speed going down increases efficiency. And as for weaving, don't do it. It's for much the same reason – when you weave in and out of lanes, you're constantly speeding up and slowing down. Relax and stick to one lane. If your route will allow it, try to make as few left turns as possible on the way to your destination (or right turns in countries with left-hand traffic). Stopping and waiting at an intersection to make a turn across the oncoming lane lets the engine run idle, which wastes gas, as does accelerating once again to make the turn. Another way to keep your foot off the brakes and the gas pedal is to use overdrive and cruise control on the highway. Overdrive keeps your engine's speed down, extending the life of your engine, too. Cruise control keeps your car going at a steady rate, allowing the gas a break from pumping too hard or not pumping enough. However, it's only useful in stretches – don't bother using it in town, you'll be stopping and starting too much for it to make any difference. Higher gears at low speed and vice versa will lead to lose of more fuel. Shift gears carefully and according to the desired speed. This will cause less strain on your engine.

Write an article based on this "Use a crowbar or a flathead screwdriver to pry up stick-on tiles. Look for damage on the subfloor and repair it if necessary. Opt for peel and stick vinyl tile for easy installation. Sweep or vacuum the subfloor before you install your new tile. Start in the middle of the room and work outward to the edges. Replace any trim Install any furniture you removed."
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Vinyl stick-on tiles are usually easy to remove. Just wedge a small crowbar or a flathead screwdriver under the tile, then pop it upwards to loosen the adhesive. New vinyl tile can often be laid over an existing floor. However, removing the tile that is already in place will allow you to check the health of the subfloor.  If you find mold or rot in your subfloor, you will need to use a skill saw to cut out the damaged area. You can then replace the damaged subfloor with a new sheet of marine plywood cut to fit. Always use caution when operating a skill saw. Wear protective glasses and a face mask to protect yourself from flying debris. Stick-on vinyl tile is available in a wide range of thicknesses and designs, with options for every price range. This is a great option for a durable floor that doesn’t require a lot of work to install. If your subfloor is dirty, the stick-on vinyl tile will not adhere properly. Make sure the entire subfloor is free of dirt, dust, or other debris before you start the installation process. If the subfloor seems greasy, slimy, or stained, wash it thoroughly with soap and water, then let it dry completely before you install your tile. When laying square tiles, you want to center them so that any oddly-sized cuts are around the outside of the room. Peel off the paper backing from each tile, then lay the tile in place and press down on it firmly to ensure it adheres to the subfloor properly. Use a utility knife to cut any edge pieces to size when you reach the walls. you removed. Nail the trim back into place, taking care not to puncture the exterior. For a fresh new look, try painting the trim a shade that will match your new vinyl tile. When nailing the trim into place, use caution so you don't nail through the exterior of the RV. If you took out your chairs, tables, or cabinets in order to replace your flooring, use a wrench to tightly bolt them back into place. The furniture must be completely secure so it doesn't move while the RV is travelling.