For example, if you have roommates that eat meals at different times, it may not be a good idea to use the dining table to build your puzzle. Instead, set up a portable card table to work on or spread out a blanket in a low-traffic area. This is usually printed on the side of the box.  You will need an area large enough for the puzzle to lay when finished.  Some people dedicate a table as "The Puzzle Table" and do not use that table for anything else during the puzzle completion, while others will set the puzzle up on a board or other flat surface that can be moved from place to place to allow use of the table for other activities between puzzle working sessions.

Summary: Set your puzzle up somewhere that won’t be disturbed by other activities. Note the size of the puzzle.


Before inducing vomit, make sure it is the right thing to do. If your dog swallowed any of the following substances, you should induce vomiting at home:  Antifreeze, if your dog swallowed it in the past two hours Chocolate Grapes or raisins  Tylenol or Aspirin  Plants, such as azaleas and daffodils If your dog is laying on its bed or on the carpet, you’ll want to move your dog somewhere else before inducing vomiting. For example, take your dog outside or move your dog to an area where cleaning up vomit will be easy, like a room with linoleum flooring. If your dog is weak, it may not be able to walk easily on its own. You may need to carry your dog or at least help it walk to where you want it to go. At first, it may seem strange to feed your dog to get it to vomit. However, feeding your dog a little food can actually increase the chances of vomiting. A small portion of canned food or a slice of plain bread are good food choices.  Canned food will be easy for your dog to eat and is tastier than dry food. Your dog may not want to eat on its own. If this happens, try putting the food directly in your dog’s mouth to get it to eat. Do not spend a lot of time trying to get your dog to eat. This is very important! Do not try to get your dog to vomit before calling your vet or animal poison control center. When you call, provide as much information as possible so they can instruct you on what to do (and what not to do) next. Important information includes:  What you think your dog ingested (toxic plant, house cleaning product, chocolate) How long you think it’s been since your dog ingested the toxin Your dog’s symptoms Your dog’s size If your vet or poison control center says it’s okay to induce vomiting, give your dog 3% hydrogen peroxide, which is available at your local pharmacy. It is the preferred vomit-inducing product for dogs. Give your dog one teaspoon hydrogen peroxide per 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of body weight. Use a measuring spoon to measure the right amount of hydrogen peroxide. Draw up the hydrogen peroxide into an ear or eye dropper. Drop the measured amount of hydrogen peroxide as far back on your dog’s tongue as you can. Do not mix hydrogen peroxide into your dog’s food or water before drawing it up in the dropper. Walking can stimulate vomiting by letting your dog’s stomach contents mix with the hydrogen peroxide. Walk your dog for a few minutes. If your dog isn’t up to walking, gently shake or move its belly. After being given hydrogen peroxide, dogs usually vomit within a few minutes. If your dog does not vomit after 10 minutes, give it another dose of hydrogen peroxide. Some sources say not to give a dog more than two doses of hydrogen peroxide. Others say up to three doses is acceptable. Before giving a third dose, call your vet.

Summary: Determine if your dog needs to vomit. Move your dog to a different area. Feed your dog a small meal. Call your vet or animal poison control center. Determine how much 3% hydrogen peroxide your dog will need. Administer the hydrogen peroxide. Walk your dog. Wait for your dog to vomit.


Put the traps along any mouse pathways you found in your home or near problem areas along the wall. Place a bit of peanut butter or cheese inside the trap so mice are drawn to the scent. Each live trap is different, but you’ll be able to visually see if the trap is set or if it’s empty just by looking at it. Once a mouse has been caught, take the trap to a field about 2 mi (3.2 km) away so it doesn’t return to your home.  Wear gloves when baiting or handling traps so the mice can’t detect your scent. Some live traps only catch 1 mouse while others can catch multiple mice. Choose the type of trap that works best for you. Experiment with different types of bait, like marshmallows and jelly, to see if the mice like a different flavor. Set the snap trap in an area along the wall or on a pathway you’ve found earlier. Place a bit of bait, such as peanut butter or jam, on the bait pad. Pull the U-shaped wire piece back and hold it down with one hand. Use your other hand to set the metal bar onto the latch with the bait. When the mouse steps on the trap to eat the bait, the wire will snap down on the mouse and kill it.  Make sure to throw out snap traps as soon as mice are caught, and sanitize the area afterward. Be careful while setting the trap since the U-shaped piece is spring-loaded and will close quickly. Don’t keep snap traps in areas where pets or small children could reach them since they could get hurt. Check your traps twice a day to see if you’ve captured any mice. If you haven’t caught any mice in the traps within a few days, move them to a different area of your home where you suspect mice have been. Since mice often use the same paths, they’re more likely to return to the area. Mice travel 20–30 ft (6.1–9.1 m) from their nest every night. If you’ve found a nest in your home, keep the traps close by. Look for poisonous bait traps in the pest control section of your local store. Place the traps in areas where you notice activity, such as behind a cabinet or in your basement. When a mouse eats the bait, they will slowly die as the poison digests.  Some poison bait traps also capture the mice so they can’t run away after they eat it. Keep poison traps away from pets or small children since they could get extremely sick if they eat it. Don’t keep the poison near any food items since they could cross-contaminate one another.

Summary: Get live traps if you want to catch mice humanely. Use snap traps to kill the mice immediately. Move your traps every 2-3 days. Use a baited poison as a last resort.


Measure out the amount of rice you would like to use with a measuring cup. Place the rice in a bowl or saucepan and place the it in your sink. Run cool water over the rice until it is one inch above the rice line. Stir the rice with your hand or a wooden spoon. Drain the water from the saucepan and repeat until the water is clear. If you did not already use a saucepan to rinse the rice, add the rice to a 3-quart saucepan. It should be large enough to accommodate the rice plus double the amount of water. For example, if you measured out one cup of rice, you will use two cups of water. If you used three cups of rice, you will use six cups of water, and so on. Stir occasionally as you wait for the rice to boil. Once it boils, turn the heat down to the lowest heat possible and cover the pan with a lid. There is no need to stir or open the lid. Doing so will allow steam to escape, thus affecting how well the rice will cook. Check the rice sparingly or use a pan with a clear lid to check its progress. Once the 10-15 minutes are up, open the lid and use a fork to fluff up the rice. Place the cooked rice in a bowl until you are ready to use it later.
Summary: Rinse the rice. Add rice to a saucepan. Bring the rice to a boil. Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes. Set the rice aside.