You can make a simple snail trap with wooden boards that you buy new or repurpose wooden boards you have lying around for the trap. Look for wooden boards that are at least 12 by 15 inches (31 cm by 38 cm). If you have a lot of snails in your yard, you may go for larger wooden boards to catch more snails. You will need 1-inch runners to raise the board off the ground slightly. This will make it easier for the snails to crawl underneath the board and get “trapped.”  Make sure the board is evenly lifted off the ground with the runners. You may need to use one runner on each end or under all four sides of the board. You can use 1-inch pieces of wood or stable objects that are at least 1-inch in height as runners, such as flat garden pots or pieces of plastic. You should position the wooden trap in areas in your yard where you notice there are a lot of snails. Snails often gravitate to wet or damp areas in the yard, such as by a wet garden or a water feature. You may create several traps and place them throughout your yard so you have a higher chance of catching as many snails as you can.

Summary: Find a 12 by 15 inch wooden board. Raise the board off the ground with 1-inch runners. Place the trap in a wet area in your yard.


They say prevention is the best medicine, and this is also true of sticky adhesive residues: it’s better to get the sticker and glue off in one shot than it is to peel off the sticker first and tackle the glue later. If you're in the middle of peeling off a difficult sticker, stop and take a few extra precautions before proceeding. Grab a blow dryer and set it to high. Hold it a safe distance from the surface (you don’t want to melt anything other than the glue) and apply a stream of hot air to the sticker for 45 seconds. Once the glue is nice and hot, try peeling a corner of the sticker. If there's any resistance, repeat the heating for another 45 seconds. Another method you can try is soaking a cloth with hot water and laying it over the sticker for 10 to 15 minutes. This will help loosen the glue and wet the paper, which should help lift the sticker right off. If you have a sticker that isn’t coming off nicely and is still leaving glue and paper bits behind after heating it and wetting it, pull out the scraper now while the adhesive is still attached to the paper, and while the glue is still hot and wet. Scrape at the sticker at a 45-degree angle to remove whatever’s left of the paper and adhesive.

Summary: Melt it off. Use water to remove the sticker. Scrape it off.


Since your cat may have a hard time navigating the house at first, you should do your best to provide a home that is as free from obstacles as possible. Keeping the floor clear will help your cat to navigate the house without bumping into things. Some suggestions for how to minimize obstacles in your home include:  Leaving your furniture where it is Keeping your home clean and clutter-free Teaching children to pick up their toys after they are finished playing with them Since your cat no longer has her sense of sight to determine whether or not something or someone is a threat, she may be more frightened by loud noises than she was before losing her sight. Help your cat to feel calm and safe by avoiding making loud noises and asking others to do the same. If you accidentally make a loud noise, make sure to comfort your cat by petting her and speaking softly to her. Some other suggestions for maintaining a calm environment include:  Getting up slowly from a chair instead of jumping up suddenly Walking upstairs to speak to someone instead of yelling up to them Avoiding slamming cupboards and doors Since your cat can no longer see you when she enters a room, you might want to develop a habit of humming or chatting to yourself to let her know where you are. Your cat may also feel safer and more relaxed if you hum and chat when you are around her. This will also help prevent startling your cat when you want to pet her. By announcing your presence, she will be less likely to be surprised by the feeling of your hand on her back. If your cat used to go outside before she went blind, stay with your cat as much as you can when she ventures outside. By being present as your cat rediscovers the outdoors, you can rescue her from any mishaps while still allowing her to enjoy being outside.  Try keeping your cat in an enclosed garden when she wants to go outside. This will help minimize the chances that she will get injured or lost.  Consider getting a cat harness and leash to prevent your cat from wandering off into danger. If you are unable to monitor your cat while she is outside, do not let her go out.

Summary: Minimize obstacles in your home. Maintain a calm environment. Talk to your cat. Take into account the increased need for outdoor safety.


If you're writing a headline for an ad, your headline will also have to serve to promote a product to a reader. Learn what the product being advertised does, what benefits it can bring to readers, and use this information to write an alluring headline. For example, if the product being advertised is used to treat chronic back pain, your headline should be written to target those who suffer from back pain and mention this potential benefit (e.g., Get immediate relief for chronic back pain with one simple product!). Understanding your target audience is the first step towards writing an effective headline. If you attempt to reach everyone, you'll come across as vague and impress no one. Keep your intended audience in mind and try to target them specifically in your headline.  Having your target audience in mind will ensure that your headlines are always written with purpose and direction. For example, if you're writing a headline for a magazine whose readership falls into a specific demographic, cater your headline to that demographic (e.g., 17 ways to study abroad for free during your sophomore year of college). Unless the subject of your writing is incredibly niche, it's likely that yours will not be the first headline on the topic. If others have written headlines around the same subject as yours, research how they wrote them and make sure yours is unique. This is very important for making sure that your headline attracts readers. If it doesn't stand out from the thousands of other headlines readers see every day, your chances of having readers actually read your article will go down. You want to promise your reader something of value in exchange for reading past the headline. Emphasize the end result in and around your headline to seduce the reader into reading your article. For example, if you're promoting a cookbook, don't emphasize the raw ingredients or the amount of time it takes to cook a meal. Instead, show a presentable meal served on a set dinner table to “promise” the reader that that's what they can have in exchange for reading past your headline.
Summary: Research the product if you're writing an advertisement headline. Identify the target audience for your headline. Learn what others have written on the subject of your headline. Consider what your article will offer the reader.