In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It can be tempting to select a roommate on the basis of how friendly they are, but you're better off judging them on the basis of day-to-day living compatibility. Find out if how often they’ll be home, what their work or school schedule is like, and whether they’re an early riser or a night owl. You should also consider how neat or messy the person is, as a sloppy roommate is sure to drive a neat-freak nuts. It can be difficult to live with someone who enjoys absolute silence when you love to blast music at all hours of the day and night. Find out the person’s preferences before deciding to move in together. Ask what kind of noise level they prefer, what temperature they’re comfortable at, what kinds of foods they enjoy, if they’re sensitive to odors, and if they have any allergies. Be sure to find out if they smoke, drink, or use recreational drugs, too. Some people may have vastly different religious or political views that could cause conflict when living together. For example, someone who is very religious and conservative may not be okay with you bringing home one-night-stands. Some people may love to chat and discuss their feelings, while others prefer to keep things to themselves. The best roommate pairs will have similar views on these topics. Ask for rental references and discuss the financial commitment you’re both making. Make sure they are prepared and able to stick to the lease agreement as well as any utility bills. You don’t want to get stuck paying the full amount of rent because they don’t have enough money to cover their portion!
Summary: Learn their habits. Compare your preferences. Account for personality differences. Check their rental history and financial situation.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The stick must be y-shaped, with a distinguishable forked top and a single lower branch that can act as a handle.  Make sure that the stick is very sturdy. Use a hardwood branch, if possible. To make the instrument more colorful, you can decorate it with paint, feathers, beads, or other embellishments. Make sure that none of these decorations hang off from the top forked section of the stick, though.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/46\/Make-Musical-Instruments-with-Recycled-Materials-Step-14Bullet2.jpg\/v4-459px-Make-Musical-Instruments-with-Recycled-Materials-Step-14Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/46\/Make-Musical-Instruments-with-Recycled-Materials-Step-14Bullet2.jpg\/aid5045432-v4-728px-Make-Musical-Instruments-with-Recycled-Materials-Step-14Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":334,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"529","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Remove the rubber liners from the inside of each cap, then heat the caps on a hot outdoor grill for about five minutes.  This step should be done by an adult. Do not touch the metal caps as they heat up. Only touch them using tongs. This step is technically optional, but following it will improve the final sound of the instrument. After the metal caps cool to the touch, use a hammer to flatten them out as much as possible.  Mainly, you'll need to focus on flattening the raised, bumpy ridge around the outside of the cap. Work carefully to avoid striking your fingers. You may need to perform this step with adult supervision, as well. Place a nail in the center of each flattened cap. Use a hammer to gently poke the tip of the nail through the metal, creating a hole.  Remove the nail after creating each hole. Work with an adult during this step to minimize the risk of injury. Slide a sturdy piece of metal wire through each hole until all of the caps are lined up. The wire should be a little longer than the distance in between the widest part of the forked portion of the stick. Wrap one end of your threaded wire around one of the forked arms of the stick. Wrap the other end of the wire around the other arm. The wire should be wrapped around the top of the fork, or around the widest portion (if that portion differs from the top). Grab the tambourine by its handle portion and give it a good shake. The bottle caps should clang together, producing a musical sound.
Summary: Find a y-shaped stick. Heat a dozen metal bottle caps. Flatten the caps. Punch a hole into the center of each cap. Thread the caps onto a wire. Wrap the wire around the arms of the stick. Play the tambourine.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: At the beginning of your story, take care to describe your setting and characters who are present at the beginning of your story. Just make sure that you don't give away too much information in the beginning. Leave some things to describe later, like the villain and other mysterious elements of your story. You can hint at these things early in your story, but don't give in to the urge to share too much too soon. You can make sure that your story has a high level of creepiness by incorporating plenty of unnerving details. Describe the moon, the howling wind, or a dark corridor to maintain an air of gloom and terror throughout your story. You can also describe the way that your characters are feeling or acting, as well as their facial expressions. Tantalize your readers by only offering them quick glimpses of your villain or a ghost. Hint at the family curse but hold off on explaining it until later in the story. Describe over-the-top emotions like shrieking, cackling, fainting, and sobbing. These moments of hysteria will pull your readers into the story and help keep them entertained. Describe spooky things from the perspective of a character who has gone mad. This approach will intrigue your readers and lead them to question what is happening. For example, Roderick descends into madness in Edgar Allen Poe's “Fall of The House of Usher.” His decline intensifies the story and makes it scarier. As much as you might love your characters, good gothic fiction tales usually feature the death of one or more of the main characters. The deaths of your characters do not need to be ultra-gory (although, they can be), but they should be frightening. Use plenty of details to describe the scenery and action of your death scenes. For example, a giant helmet crushes Conrad in Horace Walpole's Castle of Otranto. Conrad was on his way to get married. Good gothic fiction stories often end with a twist that causes readers to wonder about the events and characters of your story. The reappearance of a someone who has died is one way to include a twist, but you can experiment with other types of twists as well. Edgar Allen Poe includes twists at the end of his stories that lead readers to question the finality of death. Poe includes one of these twists in “Fall of the House of Usher” when Madeline appears in the doorway and falls on top of Roderick. Roderick had believed that Madeline was dead.
Summary:
Introduce your story. Maintain an air of gloom and terror throughout your story. Maintain suspense and mystery throughout your story. Incorporate descriptions of heightened emotions throughout your story. Incorporate themes of madness. Kill off some of your characters. Conclude with a twist.