Early on in the summer, you might be able to chase wasps away at their first appearance by hanging a fake nest around your home or around any area you want wasps to stay away from. However, this solution isn't always effective and doesn't work late in the summer. Purchase fake wasp nests from big-box stores and online suppliers. You can also use a paper lantern or brown paper bag. Keep an eye on wasp behavior for 2 to 3 days and find the most frequented nest entrances and exits. Afterward, head over to these spots at night when the wasps are asleep and pour a pot of boiling water down. Stuff some soil into the holes after you have flooded the hive (unless the wasps begin to ascend from the nest).Always wear protection and be careful—this method can trigger a mass attack. Wait until the coolest time of night and approach the nest as quietly as possible. Quickly slip a plastic bag over the nest while continuing to make as little noise as possible. Afterward, close the bag around the limb directly above the nest, tie the bag shut, and then cut or break the limb from the tree. Place the nest into the freezer for about a day or into a bucket of water to drown the wasps.  Only attempt to capture wasps in late October or after the first hard freeze, which is at least 4 hours in a row of air temperatures lower than 25 °F (−4 °C). Make sure the plastic has an airtight seal.

Summary: Hang a fake nest within 200 feet (61 m) of each new nest. Drown underground nests with boiling water at night. Capture and seal the nest in the fall.


Other people's problems can be emotionally draining. If you feel that being around someone is negatively affecting your life, consider removing yourself from the situation. Be mindful of the amount of time that you spend with negative people.  You can't always completely cut people out of your life. For example, the person who complains a lot might be a family member. You can, however, take the pressure off of yourself to attend every gathering. If Uncle Greg really stresses you out, it's okay to take a pass on the next family gathering. Just plead a prior commitment. If you have a friend who is really draining your energy, you might want to limit your time together. You can try saying, "John, I'm focusing on making some changes in my life and I'm going to have to stop meeting you for dinner each Tuesday." Keeping a positive attitude can make a major difference in your life. Remember, you can't control how other people behave. But you can choose how to react.  Make a conscious effort to remain positive. For example, the next time you are listening to complaints, try thinking to yourself, "Wow, my life seems pretty great in comparison." Positive thinking doesn't mean that you have to ignore problems. It just means that you can choose to focus on finding solutions and other, more positive issues. Positive thinking can help reduce your stress. This can benefit your physical and mental health. Remaining positive can help you feel better able to cope with constant complaints. In order to keep a positive attitude, you need to take care of yourself. Make sure to make self-care a priority.  Self-care means making sure that you are meeting both your physical and emotional needs. Take time to check in with yourself each day. Ask yourself, "How am I doing? Do I need a break?" If the answer is yes, then take one. A simple five-minute walk around the block can do wonders for your mental health. Or you can try taking a relaxing bubble bath. If you reduce your overall stress level, you will be better able to cope with people who complain often. Try to find ways to ease your tension. There are many steps you can take to do this.  Eat a healthy diet. Fast food can feel good in the moment, but a lot of sugars and fats can actually worsen your mood. Try to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Get moving. Physical exercise is a proven mood booster. Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week. Rest up. If you are tired, you will find complaints more aggravating. Try to get at least seven to nine hours of sleep each night to help reduce your stress levels.

Summary: Remove the negativity from your life. Practice positive thinking. Commit to self-care. Reduce your stress.


Make sure that you are in standard tuning. You'll tune down a half step to whatever you are currently tuned to if not. Play the 7th fret on the A string. This note is an Eb. Play the E string open and the A string on the seventh fret. Tune up the low E until the sound matches the A string on the seventh fret. After tuning the low E and A strings, tune like you would normally. Follow this order:  Tune the 4th string to the 5th fret of the 5th string. Tune the 3rd string to the 5th fret of the 4th string. Tune the 2nd string to the 4th fret of the 3rd string. Tune the 1st string to the 5th fret of the 2nd string. If you have the means, use an app or website that has a tuner and check your tuning. Tuning your guitar down a half step changes your guitar neck's tension. It'll need time to settle before holding a new tuning.

Summary: Check the tuning of your guitar. Fix the low E string. Finish tuning the rest of the strings. Double check your tuning.


If you're using a phone or tablet, tap the blue and white "f" icon typically found on the home screen or in the app drawer. On a computer, navigate to https://www.facebook.com and log in with your username and password. Use this method if you are the administrator of a Facebook Page. Facebook Pages are different than personal profiles and are usually created for businesses, organizations, services, and other non-personal things. See How to Create a Facebook Page to learn how to create a Page. The steps are a little different depending on how you're accessing Facebook:  If you're using a phone or tablet, tap the menu icon that looks like three horizontal lines at the top or bottom of the screen, select Pages, and then tap your Page name. On a computer, click the Pages link in the left column and select your Page. One of these options will be at the top of your Page. This is the area in which you'd usually type the contents of your post. If you're using a phone or tablet, scroll down and tap Poll. On a computer, click the three dots and select Poll. Enter the question you'd like to ask the people who follow your Page. Under the question, you'll find two boxes—Option 1 and Option 2. Enter a different possible poll answer into each box. Each answer can be a maximum of 25 characters in length. The default is 1 week, but you can change this by clicking it and selecting a different option. This shares your poll with anyone who follows your Facebook Page. Poll results will be updated live as people vote. To see the results, you'll need to vote on the poll yourself or wait until the poll expires.
Summary: Open Facebook on your computer, phone, or tablet. Navigate to your Facebook Page. Click Write a post, Post, or Publish. Select the Poll option. Type your question. Create two answers. Select an ending time for the poll. Click Share Now or Share.