INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Remove any spiders that you see while cleaning to prevent them from laying eggs in your car. Trap the spider with a cup or with your hands and exterminate it or release it far away from your car. If you can't or would prefer not to touch the spiders, set up spider sticky traps around the car where you've seen spiders before. Using a vacuum with a tube attachment, look for and suck away any spider egg sacks, webs, or additional spiders that you see. Pay special attention to the corners or areas under mats and chairs. Suck up any dirt, crumbs, or other debris you see as well—it could be attracting the spiders.  After vacuuming the car, remove the vacuum bag and discard it far away from your car to prevent any spiders from escaping. Spider egg sacks are usually small, oval-shaped grey bundles with a silky consistency. Spiders are attracted to bright lights, so keep your inside car lights turned off at all times if you've noticed an infestation. At night when you need your exterior lights on, turn them off immediately after parking. If someone uses electronics in your car, ask them to turn the screen to a low brightness setting. Spiders are most likely to slip through any cracks, gaps, or holes in your car's exterior. Inspect your car for damage, particularly any holes leading to your car interior, and fix them yourself or take your car to a certified mechanic for repairs. Eliminating open spaces will make it more difficult for spiders to enter your car.  This only applies to cracks, gaps, or holes made by damage. Never try to seal your car's doors, vents, windows, or pipes. If you have a broken or cracked windshield, for example, repair it yourself or hire a mechanic to fix it as soon as possible.

SUMMARY: Catch and get rid of any existing spiders in your car. Vacuum your entire car. Turn off your interior car lights while using your car. Fix any cracks or holes in your car so spiders can't get in it.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Potty training, or house training, starts the moment your Bernese Mountain Dog sets foot in your house. When you first arrive at your home, let him sniff around the yard until he goes to the bathroom. When the dog does urinate or defecate, give him lots of praise so he associates going to the bathroom outside with being praised. Take your puppy outside on a regular basis. Puppies, in particular, need to go to the bathroom quite frequently. They will not always give you a clear sign that they need to relieve themselves, so taking the dog outside on a regular basis will give the dog the chance to go to the bathroom when she needs to. If you can really set a routine, your dog's digestive system will get used to the schedule and she will go to the bathroom like clockwork. Have him go to the bathroom in one specific spot every time. This will solidify the fact that the dog needs to go to the bathroom outside if he has one spot that is his own spot. When you’re inside your house with your puppy, watch her carefully for signs that she needs to go potty. Panting, pacing, sniffing around, or barking are all signs she needs to go outside to potty. Immediately rush your puppy outside and let her go to the bathroom. When she does, lavish her with praise as soon as she relieves herself. If you fail to catch the dog's signal, and a potty accident occurs, don’t scold or hit the dog — he won't make the association that you are angry because he went to the bathroom in the wrong place. Instead, quietly clean up the mess and try again. Scolding the dog will only make the dog fearful and secretive when he goes to the bathroom. Your dog will go to the bathroom in places that are hard to spot.

SUMMARY: Begin potty training immediately. Set a routine. Give your dog a specific spot to go to the bathroom outside your house. Watch the dog closely. Don't punish a dog for accidents.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you are working an a small piece, you don't need to do this. If you are working on a larger piece, however, you will need to upgrade to a larger brush. Pouring the Mod Podge into some sort of container will make it easier to access. Bowls, clean and empty yogurt tubs, and plastic food containers (ie: Tupperware) work well for this. You can do this with a flat, wide paintbrush, a foam brush, or even a foam roller. Be sure to cover the entire surface, from edge to edge. If your paper is thick and sturdy, it would be a good idea to apply a thin coat to the back as well.  If you are applying Mod Podge to your paper, work on a larger piece of scrap paper so that you don't get your work surface dirty. If you are covering multiple sides on your object, choose one side to work on first. Set the paper lightly onto the surface first. Nudge it into place, if needed, then gently pat it down. Use a squeegee for small objects, or a rubber/silicone roller/brayer for large objects. Work your way from the center of the object outward.  Mod Podge makes special rollers for smoothing down paper. You can typically find it alongside the other Mod Podge supplies in the arts and crafts store. If any Mod Podge leaks out from under the paper, wipe it off with a damp paper towel. Let the paper dry for 15 to 20 minutes first, then apply a second coat of Mod Podge on top. It is very important that you wait, otherwise the first layer won't cure properly. If you have any overhanging edges, trim them off now with a craft blade. You can also sand them off with sandpaper. If your paper had a pale, subtle, or simple background, you can make it look more interesting by Mod Podging shapes cut from other scrapbook paper on top. Make sure that the shapes work with your design, however! Here's what to do:  Choose a paper with a large pattern on it, such as birds or flowers. Cut the individual birds or flowers out. Apply Mod Podge to the back of each shape. Smooth the shapes onto your covered wood piece. Overlap shapes for an interesting effect. As before, keep these layers thin. Allow each layer to dry before adding the next one. Once you apply the last layer, allow it to dry completely. Mod Podge typically has a drying time and a curing time. Refer to the label on your bottle for specific times. If you are Mod Podging paper to a box, you can apply the paper to the other sides. Use the same method and technique as before, working one side at a time. You can do two sides that are opposite each other, as long as they are not touching anything. You can leave your Mod Podge piece as-is, or you can embellish it further with buttons, fake flowers, or ribbon. Make sure that the embellishments go with your design, however.  For something simple, use paper scrapbooking embellishments. Peel the baking off of the foam sticker on the back, then apply it to the piece. Outline larger shapes or edges with glitter glue. If you don't have glitter glue, use regular white glue, then sprinkle extra-fine glitter on top. Apply a light layer of white paint with a dry brush for a vintage look. Thread embroidery floss through the holes on a button, then glue the button to the piece so it looks stitched on. Mix extra-fine glitter into Mod Podge, then apply a final coat for extra sparkle.

SUMMARY:
Pour the Mod Podge into a bowl or container, if desired. Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge to the wood piece. Place the paper onto the Mod Podged surface and smooth it down. Allow the paper to dry before adding a second coat. Add some cut-outs, if desired. Apply two more coats of Mod Podge, then let it dry completely. Finish the other sides, if needed. Embellish the finished piece, if desired.