Q: Whether it has been only a few months since you’ve had a dog or a few years, there are things you need to take care of around your house before brining your new dog home.  Dog-proofing your house before your new pup comes home will ensure your new dog, and your belongings, are kept safe.  Ensure electrical cords are inaccessible. Block off any areas of the house you do not want your dog to go into.  If you can’t do this by shutting a door, you can often use baby gates to keep dogs out of certain areas. Move breakable objects out of your dog’s reach. Keep shoes and other “chewables” tucked away in closets or up on shelves and away from your dog. Remove or cut off access to any houseplants that may be toxic to your new dog. If you have a yard, ensure fences are secure and there are no holes through which your new dog can escape. Be sure you have any food, treats, toys, and grooming tools you need before you bring your new dog home.  Also, have a collar ready when it gets home.  Getting the essentials ahead of time ensures your dog’s transition to its new home will be as smooth as possible for everyone involved. You may still have some of these items around from when your old dog was alive.  Feel free to re-use whatever you have, but make sure these items are appropriate for your new dog, especially if you got a different breed.  Each breed often has specific nutritional and grooming requirements so check with your shelter staff, breeder, or veterinarian to make sure you have the right items. If this is a family dog, it’s important to figure out who will take care of which responsibilities before brining your new pet home.  Create a schedule that shows the tasks each person is responsible for and make sure this schedule is displayed somewhere everyone in the family will see it on a daily basis. Just like people, dogs need a place they can have to themselves.  This can be anything from a crate or a dog bed to a mat with a pile of blankets, as long as it is a comfortable place your dog can go for privacy and to relax.  While this spot doesn’t need to be shut off from the rest of the house, family members need to understand that the dog should be left alone when it’s in this place. Whether you are using the same vet you had for your old dog or are looking for a new vet, take your new dog for a check-up shortly after brining it home.  This will allow you to establish a relationship with your vet and make sure your new dog doesn’t have any health problems the shelter, breeder, or pet store missed. Don’t wait until there is an emergency to find a vet.  Finding a vet both you and your dog like early on will help cut down on stress in the event of an emergency and encourage you to take your dog for regular visits, allowing you to catch any health problems early on.
A: Prepare your home. Get essential items. Create a schedule. Make a “home” for your dog. Find a veterinarian.

Article: Take care to not accidentally strike any of the match heads while placing them in the tennis ball. This will ruin the tennis ball and potentially cause injury. If you are using safety matches, insert the striker that you peeled from the match box only after you've placed all of the match heads into the tennis ball. The match heads will need to rub against this striker in order to ignite. Use between 1 and 3 layers of tape to cover the tennis ball. Increasing the thickness of the ball with tape will increase the power of the explosion thanks to a greater build up of internal pressure. Don't use too many layers, however, as covering the tennis ball with too many layers of tape will prevent the tennis ball from exploding.  Other types of tape, such as scotch or masking tape, do not provide the strength needed to build up enough internal pressure for the tennis ball to explode. Glue the hole in the tennis ball shut prior to wrapping in order to ensure the match heads are secured tight (optional). Give yourself and the explosive plenty of clearance. The tennis ball will detonate shortly after hitting the ground or receiving a solid jolt, so be careful when throwing the tennis ball. Sparks and debris will fly a greater distance depending on the number of matches in the tennis ball and how tightly it was wrapped.  The tennis ball will emit a large crack sound upon exploding, not unlike a firecracker. Though the explosion itself will not be terribly large, expect sparks, match heads, and debris to disperse in a large, variable area, depending on how tightly the tennis ball was wrapped in tape. If done correctly, the explosion will look like a miniature firework display. If the tennis ball does not detonate shortly after throwing, wait between 15 and 30 seconds before attempting to pick the tennis ball up again. You want to make absolutely sure nothing in the tennis ball has ignited before handling. A delayed explosion is possible if only a few match heads ignite upon impact. The tennis ball may also be launched using a tennis ball launcher or other mortar devices. Note that harsh movement will ignite the match heads within the ball. Launch a few standard tennis balls first to make sure the mortar works properly.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Fill the tennis ball with match heads. Wrap with duct/electric tape. Throw in an open area.

Q: Before you add your varnish, use paint to create an additional decorative design along the outside of your beads. For extra texture, use puff paint which dries in a bubble-like form above the surface of the bead. To make your beads sparkly, use glitter glue or loose glitter over the surface of the paper. Add the glitter before your final coat of varnish to keep it from rubbing off as a result of wear and tear. Try adding several coats of glitter in different colors for a lovely rainbow effect. Don't thread the beads on string; use string to create a decorative pattern along the outside of the paper. Cut a small piece of colored thread and use glue to wrap the exterior of the bead with the string. Use several pieces of string for added color and texture. Use colored florists wire to thread the beads and create pretty spiral or geometric patterns around the outside. Run the wire through the middle of the bead, and then bend it to shape around the bead. Use a translucent nail polish or watered down paint to coat your bead in an additional color. Adding the glaze will create a light, semi-opaque layer of color over the paper. You can also use watercolor paints for this.
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Add paint. Put on a little glitter. Wrap the beads up in string. Use a little wire. Give your beads a glaze. Finished.