Write an article based on this "Choose a clean space for matting. Measure your artwork and mat border for the total board size. Mark the outer edges of the mat and backing boards. Use the back of your frame for measurements. Use a ruler and pencil to trace your measurements. Use a straight-edge razor to cut the backing and mat boards. Cut twice so the mat pops out of the window."
article: Wipe the space down with a damp cloth and then completely dry it. As you’re going to be using your mat board to display your artwork, you don’t want it to get covered in dirt and grime! You’ll also be using your art to make proper measurements, so it’s extra important to have a clean work space. Don’t use cleaning solutions or soap to clean your workspace, as these could damage your materials. This is going to require some math, so break out your calculator. First, you need to decide how wide you’d like the mat border to be. Next, measure the width and length of your artwork. This will give you the size you need to cut out the window (the cut-out that will display the artwork). Add the window and border measurements for the total mat board size.  If you’re not showing any border or edges on the side of the artwork, you may want to subtract ¼ inch (0.64 cm) from each side (½ inch or 1.27 cm total for both length and width). This will give you a neat edge underneath your mat board. Your mat board should match up in size with your backing. Once you’ve got the mat board measured, use these measurements to size out the backing as well. Most boards come in standard sizes that will need to be trimmed to fit your artwork. Now that you’ve got your measurements, use a tape measure or ruler and make two light pencil marks in each corner to record them. If you’re going to frame your matted art, both your backing and the mat boards need to be measured to fit into the frame. Use the back of the frame to make sure you’ve got these measurements right. If your backing and mat boards are too big, you may need to trim down the border size. Having a frame before you start matting limits your flexibility on sizing the mat board border, so you may want to wait to pick a frame until after everything’s already matted. Remove your artwork from the backing and mat boards and set it to the side. Use a ruler to make straight lines connecting each of the small marks you just made. You should have two rectangles or squares on your mat board and one on your backing. Press the razor down firmly at the top corners of the boards. Pull the razor slowly and steadily towards you, stopping at the bottom corner. Keep the same pressure throughout your cut, and be very careful not to dip out or in from the penciled line. Keeping the line straight is the toughest part of this whole process. It’s also frustrating, because you’ll have to start over if your lines aren’t straight. Use something with a straight edge, such as an old frame or a heavy book, to help you cut. You shouldn’t need to use any force to remove the cut out, as this could rip the mat board window. Make the cuts at least twice to allow the cut out to simply fall out of the window. Make sure you’re cutting on the exact same lines each time. You may need to make several cuts to remove the cut out. Do as many as you need to, but take your time. Each repeated cut needs to be on the same line as all the others.

Write an article based on this "Hold the bike upright. Tie one end of the strap to the side of the trailer in line with the front tire. Loop a strap around one of the front suspension tubes. Secure the other end of the strap to a ratchet strap and tighten it. Repeat the process on the opposite side of the front wheel."
article: If you’re working with another person, this job is much easier. Have them hold the bike straight upright, without leaning towards one side. The easiest way is for the other person to sit on the bike like they’re riding it and plant both their feet. If you don’t have a partner to work with, you can still secure the bike. Use the kickstand while you’re getting everything into position, but raise it before you tie the bike down. Use standard tie-down straps that are available at a hardware store. Move up so you’re even with the front tire. It doesn’t matter which side you start on. Then tie the end of one strap to the trailer body. Pull on it to make sure the knot is secure.  Some trailers and trucks have designated tie-down spots. Look for hooks or loops indicating a tie-down point. If your trailer doesn’t have these, then tie the strap to a side bar on the trailer. Don't use plain rope for this job. Rope won't work with a ratchet, so you won't be able to get it tight enough. Start on the suspension tube on the same side that you tied the strap. Loop around the tube, above rubber parts of the shock absorber.  Some motorcycles have a cross brace designed for tying. Check if your motorcycle has this attachment. Don't wrap the straps around the shock absorbers, the rubber parts of the suspension. Tie a rope with a ratchet strap attached to it to the trailer in front of the front tire. Loop the first strap through the ratchet strap, then crank the ratchet to tighten the strap. Stop when the strap is taut. If you have a partner, have them sit on the bike so you don’t pull the strap all the way to one side. With one side secure, even the bike out with another strap. Use the same process on the other side of the front wheel. Tie the strap to one side, loop it around the suspension tube, then tighten it with a ratchet strap. The equal force will keep the bike held upright.  Try rocking the bike back and forth to make sure the straps are equally-taut. After the front wheel is secure, your partner can stop holding or sitting on the bike.

Write an article based on this "Know your audience. Identify any tools needed. Perform the task."
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The first thing to do when writing instructions is to know your audience. Who are you writing for? Are these people experts or novices? Knowing your audience helps you choose your words, your level of detail, and the way you structure the instructions.  For example, if you were explaining how to bake a cake to a professional chef, you wouldn't have to explain how to fold in the ingredients, why it's important to bring the eggs to room temperature, or the difference between all-purpose and self-rising flour. If you were explaining this to someone who doesn't know how to cook, these definitions and explanations may make the difference between a good cake and a bad cake. Err on the side of caution and don't treat the audience as an expert. This ensures your instructions are always clear and able to be followed. Before you begin, you want to make sure you state clearly what is required to successfully complete the instructions. This might be a list of ingredients or a group of tools. One great way to get clear instructions is to go through the process yourself. This way, you can write down specific steps. If you try to do something from memory, you may not remember everything. Then have someone else perform the task. Ask them for feedback about any confusing or unclear steps.  Be careful not to leave something out. If you skip important steps, you make it impossible for the reader to complete the task. Also make sure you don't write the steps out of order. For example, if you say, "Mix the ingredients with a mixer. Place in the oven at 350 degrees," the reader may think you place the mixing bowl in the oven.