There are 60 fake at home job lists for every real remote job listing. Be sure to carefully screen the jobs your apply for or else you might fall victim to a  scam. The best way to do this is to stick to websites that screen their job listings. Do not reply to ads that do not list the name of the business. It is preferable if you recognize the name of the company and can find evidence that it is real. There should be a human resources department that can answer your questions. Just because the business is looking for a remote worker, does not mean that they would abandon all of their normal hiring procedures. They should ask for references and an interview. Conversely, the listing should also include information about the job expectations, salary, vacation, and benefits. If you receive an instant email indicating that you have received the job without going through a hiring process, then it is fake.

Summary: Remember that the odds are against you. Look for recognizable businesses. Expect a normal hiring process.


Use a pair of wire cutters to cut through the cord. Make your cut at the base of the plug so you don’t shorten your cord. Once the plug is cut off, you should see 2-3 interior wires inside the main cable. Do not cut through any wires while your vacuum is plugged in since you can get shocked. Remove the covering on the last 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) of your cord so you can easily access the inside wires. Strip 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) of the inside wire casings to expose the copper underneath. Replacement plugs often have 2 parts: the prongs and the base. Unscrew the new plug to separate the pieces and slide the base onto the vacuum cord. That way, you can attach the prongs and slide the base over them to cover the wires. Replacement plugs can be bought online or from your local hardware store. Loosen the screw on the inside of your new plug so you can loop your wires around them. Hold the plug so it faces away from you. Wrap the white neutral wire onto the screw attached to the left prong and the black hot wire to the screw for the right prong. Coil the wires 2-3 times so they’re held tightly. Tighten the screws on the side of the prongs so the wires have full contact. Slide the base of the plug over the wires to conceal them and screw the base into the prongs. Plug in your vacuum to an outlet and try turning it on to see if it works. If it doesn’t work, check that your wires are attached to the correct prongs. If they are, then the plug was not the issue with your vacuum.

Summary: Cut the existing plug off of your vacuum with a wire cutter. Strip the inside wires to expose them. Feed the base of your new plug onto the vacuum cord. Wrap the wires by hand around the ports of your new plug. Screw the plug back together and test the vacuum.


Let the person know how much it meant to you that they were there for you during your time of need and that it meant a lot to you that they contributed in some way. There are many ways to approach the wording in your thank you notes, and all of them depend on what the person did for you and your loved ones. You might simply write two sentences thanking them for thinking of you at this time of great loss in your life and letting them know that it meant a lot to you. If you are especially close to the person you’re thanking, feel free to include a personal anecdote or story from the deceased’s life, if you share one with whomever you’re thanking. Personalizing your thank you notes is always a nice touch, but certainly don’t feel that you must do this. In your thank you notes, reference specifically what the person or group you’re thanking contributed after your loved one passed. Whether it was a meal, flowers, or a memorial donation in their honor, specify what you’re thanking them for and let them know that their thoughtfulness meant a lot to you.  Begin your thank you note generally and build to more specifics. For example, good starting points would say something general, such as "Thank you for your kindness during this difficult time" or "Our family appreciates your support during this difficult time."  Then you can build to how they helped you specifically. After thanking them for their kindness if they delivered a meal, for example, you might say something like "The meal you sent us was wonderful because it made one less thing for me to worry about. We truly appreciated it." The key is to thank them for their specific contribution. If you’re writing a thank you note to someone who gave a monetary donation in memory of your loved one, thank them for their donation, but don’t mention how much they gave. Simply say that you are thankful for their generosity in honoring your deceased loved one. Good phrasing for a monetary donation might read like "Thank you for your generosity in our time of grief. The donation in honor of [deceased's name] means a lot to us." This way you convey your appreciation without mentioned how much they gave. Two or three sentences is sufficient to communicate your gratitude. The act of actually taking time to send individual thank you notes speaks volumes about how thankful you are. Don’t feel like you need to write long paragraphs to communicate your thankfulness. Sign the notes either with your own name or “Family of [Deceased’s Name].”

Summary: Speak from the heart. Be specific. Avoid mentioning specific dollar amounts. Don’t feel obligated to write long, detailed notes.


This exercise should only be tried when you are flexible. You may need to follow a regime of improving your flexibility first, otherwise you will find this exercise next to impossible.  You can do this by jogging, doing jumping jacks or running on the spot for at least 10 minutes.  Extend your right leg straight out in front of you. Gently stretch for 10 seconds. Switch over to do the same with your left leg. Stretch for 10 seconds. At this point, you may find that it isn't happening as well as you'd like. That's fine––take all the time you need and keep working on this step until you get it. Put both hands in the middle of your legs, and lean down. Stretch for 15 seconds. Your legs should form a butterfly shape. Do this gently. Lean to the right for 20 seconds, then lean to the left for 20 seconds. Have them above your head and keep them up for 30 seconds. You can choose to stop here if wished, as your legs are now over your head. Or, you can go one further with the next step. When you have achieved this, then try to bring back your left leg as well. At this point, realize that this is exceptionally hard to do, so do not push it. It can take a very long time to do this successfully, perhaps even a year or two before it works for you. The second foot is harder to do than the first, because you have to get it beyond the first. Whichever leg is less flexible, do first.
Summary: Work on your flexibility. Place a mat on the floor where you intend to practice this exercise. Warm up your muscles first. Stand up and stretch for 15 seconds. Sit down on the floor mat. Put both your legs straight out. Put both of your hands on your toes and stretch for 15 seconds. Separate both legs as widely as you can. Bring both of your legs together. Bounce both of your legs up and down for 20 seconds. Bring both legs out straight. Point your legs straight up in the air. Try to bring your right leg back and over your head.