Article: The “bibbs” are the faucet-like pipes on the side of your home that you use to hook up a watering hose. These may be actively dripping, or they may hiss or vibrate faintly as water passes through. 9 times out of 10, you can stop a leaky bibb by tightening the packing nut that secures the handle or replacing a worn out washer inside the handle assembly. If neither of these solutions work, call a plumber and have them trace the leak further back into your pipes.  The average home has 1-2 hose bibbs on either the sides or the front and back, but particularly large homes may have more, so be sure to make a thorough search. Hose bibbs are most often connected to the water lines in the basement or crawl space. This is where you should start searching for the source of the leak if it doesn't seem to be coming from the bibb itself. This includes things like hoses, taps, fountains, water ornaments, and irrigation systems, such as sprinklers. If any of these accessories show signs of heavy deterioration, it may be time to chuck them and get new ones.  A leak doesn’t need to be a bubbling geyser to be a cause for alarm—even a slight, consistent drip could point to a problematic rupture somewhere in the intervening water lines. A good way to catch leaks that aren’t steadily flowing is to note when a fixture or the surrounding terrain appears to be wet despite a lack of recent rainfall. While some swimming pool leaks will be obvious, most will be much harder to reliably diagnose and repair than more common household leaks. Dial up the pool’s original installer or search for a reputable maintenance company and have them come in and sniff out the leak for you. That way, you won’t be forced to watch time and money go down the drain hunting for it on your own.  If the water level in your pool keeps dropping rapidly in spite of your efforts to keep it filled, chances are good that there's a leak somewhere.  There are lots of places where something can go wrong in a swimming pool: the pump, the filter, the skimmers, the vacuum lines, or even the lighting elements or drainage systems. The fact that pools are so complex is precisely why it's so important to call a specialist if you believe that you have a leak. This piece of advice also applies to large decorative fountains, in-ground manmade ponds, and other major water installations.
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Go around and inspect your home’s exterior hose bibbs. Assess the condition of any water accessories you have in your garden. Call a pool specialist if you think you have a leak in your swimming pool.
Article: Your shoes may be the root of the problem if you have sweaty feet. Shoes that are always damp and warm from being worn make an excellent environment for bacteria to grow. Some of the bacteria and the associated scent can then easily transfer to your feet every time you wear your shoes. Pour 2 tablespoons of baking soda into the heel of each shoe and shake some of the powder down to the toes. The baking soda will absorb moisture in the shoes, which will reduce the chances of growing odorous bacteria. Additionally, baking soda absorbs the already existent odors, reducing the scent left in your shoes when you put them on the next day. Do not wash the shoes with water to remove the baking soda. Remember, moisture will only increase the chances of growing bacteria and, as a result, making your feet and shoes stink. If you are having trouble removing all of the baking soda, try using a hand towel or knocking the shoes off on a hard surface. If you've got an older pair of shoes, or one that has built up a particularly pungent odor from being worn when working out, you may need to let the baking soda work for longer. Leave the baking soda in these shoes for days at a time, replacing the powder every other day if possible.
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Attack the shoes as a source of smell. Put baking soda in your shoes every night after wearing them. Pour out the baking soda before putting your shoes on. Apply baking soda to particularly smelly shoes for a few days.
Article: Many people find it easier to lie by text or email, or over the phone, since they can avoid many of the problems with body language and other indicators of lying. If you suspect that someone is lying, try to meet them face-to-face. You’ll increase your chances of catching them if you can observe and interact with them directly. If they repeatedly refuse to meet in person, you’ll have even more reason to be suspicious. Unless you have overwhelming evidence right from the start, don’t make someone prove they’re telling you the truth. Especially if it’s someone you care about, give them the benefit of the doubt — but also don’t feel bad about looking for proof to the contrary. Instead of automatically assuming the worst, try to trust them until the evidence of a lie can’t be ignored.  Keep in mind that if someone is breaking bad or uncomfortable news, they may look like they are lying. Likewise, if they are under stress, their behaviors may be a little odd. For example, if someone tells you that they were in a car accident earlier that day while laughing, do not assume that they are lying.  The laughter may be an uncontrollable response to trauma. When someone is lying, their emotions may not match their words or actions. A child might say they’re sad about breaking the vase while holding back laughter, for example, and even adults can have trouble hiding their true emotions. Engage them in conversation to see if their emotions fit the circumstances. For instance, if they keep saying their new job is great but you suspect otherwise, keep asking about elements of the job and see if their happy words are betrayed by feelings of fear, sadness, or boredom. While talking about the thing they’re possibly lying about, give the person a way out by unexpectedly switching topics. If they are lying, they’ll probably be glad to change subjects. If they are not lying, they may act confused by the sudden change in conversation. A person telling the truth may also try to circle back and finish clarifying. For instance, jump straight from talking about how the person is doing in biology class to how lousy your favorite sports team is doing this season. See if they seem surprisingly eager to stop talking about how good their grades are. Instead of following their line of thinking, think of a question they may not have rehearsed. This can throw them off and make the lie obvious. If the answer is consistent with what they have been telling you, it may be the truth. For example, if someone is telling you they lost your purse and you think they are lying, you could ask them to give you a few names of some people who may have seen it recently, instead of asking where they saw it last. Making them accountable suddenly requires them to change their lie or come clean. If the person answers your question with another question, they are probably trying to change the conversation. Put them on the spot and hold them accountable to your question. This can further agitate them and make it harder to keep up with the lie. For example, if they’re not interested in answering your question about who may have seen your missing purse most recently, press them on it: “Can you please try to remember?  I want to know who I should call.” Even if you do give the person the benefit of the doubt and look rationally for evidence, you might not be able to shake a “gut feeling” that they’re lying. Such instincts alone wouldn’t hold up in court as evidence, but you may be picking up on subtle cues that you aren’t consciously aware of. These cues can manifest as a feeling of unease that tells you something is wrong. You’ll have to decide for yourself whether it’s worth pursuing your “gut instinct” when the evidence of a lie is shaky.  Falsely accusing someone of lying, or getting caught trying to prove a lie that isn’t there, can be very damaging to a relationship.
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Talk to the person face-to-face. Try to trust the person. Connect with them emotionally. Change the subject. Ask a question that is unexpected. Insist on an answer to your question. Trust your instincts — to a degree.