Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Check the shoe’s tag or label to see if it’s safe to put in your dryer. Close the door so the laces stick out from the top. Run your dryer on low heat so you don’t damage your shoes.

Answer: Certain materials, like leather or gel-core inserts, can get damaged by the heat of your dryer. Look at the tag underneath the shoe’s tongue or on their original box to see if they are dryer-safe. If you aren’t able to put your shoes in the dryer, then use another method to dry them.  If you still aren’t sure whether or not your shoes can go in the dryer, assume that they aren’t dryer-safe so you don’t accidentally damage them. Don’t use the dryer if you have running shoes or your shoes are made of leather since the heat will damage them. Slowly close your door, making sure your shoes stay in the center of the door. Keep the knot you tied in the laces above the top of the dryer door so your shoes don’t slip further inside. Once the door is sealed, your shoes won’t tumble around as your dryer spins so you don’t damage anything. You can also buy shoe racks that sit in your dryer if you don’t want to hang them from the door. Set your dryer to the lowest heat setting possible to reduce any amount of damage to your shoes. Let the dryer run for a full cycle before checking your shoes. If they still feel wet, run them for an additional 20-30 minutes at a time until they’re dry inside and out.  Never use high heat when you’re drying your shoes since you could weaken glue or rubber and make your shoes break apart faster. The heat from your dryer may increase your shoes’ odor.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Find a base. Buy a lamp kit. Prepare the base for the rod. Stabilize the bottom of the base.

Answer:
The base for your lamp should be sturdy enough to stand on its own, even after you add lamp apparatus and a shade on top.  If you have a hollow base that you need to stabilize, consider partially filling it with something like marbles or sand. Some ideas for lamp bases that you could use:  Wine bottles Log or timber Wooden pails or buckets Toys or figurines Hollowed-out books These can be found at most hardware stores.  Note that it's possible to purchase the pieces separately, but buying them together will ensure a better fit.  If you do buy the cord separately, choose a #18 size cord.  If you don't want to buy a lamp kit, and instead want to purchase the items separately, you'll need: Detachable harp Cord set Push-through socket and socket shell Finial Assorted hardware, like nuts, bolts and washers The rod is a hollow tube that will run the cord up through the bottom of your base to the lightbulb at the top.  Depending on your base, you may have to drill or cut holes wide enough for the rod at the top and bottom of the lamp. If necessary, you can trim the rod with a hacksaw or pipe cutters, but it's best (and easier) to choose a base that's fitted to your rod. Sawing your rod down to size is not ideal. Your lamp kit might come with a piece meant to stabilize the bottom of your base.  If it doesn't, simply purchase rubber stoppers.  Affix these at intervals around the base to prevent sliding and lift the base slightly off the table, allowing room for the cord.