Aside from lumber, there are a significant number of tools and materials you will need to build your log house. You will need specialized tools for handling wood, such as a chainsaw, chisel, planer, beam saw, drill and tenon cutter. You will need concrete, stones and mortar for the foundations, along with insulation materials and, of course, windows, doors and roof materials. A log cabin can be made from virtually any group of tall trees. However, a log cabin that lasts must be made from a narrow selection of wood types that have the characteristics needed to craft a sound, visually appealing structure that will retain its strength, value and appearance for decades and beyond. Common examples of trees types used in building log cabins include cypress, Douglas fir, white pine and yellow pine.  If you are gathering the lumber yourself, choose trees that are of the length and diameter that will suit your needs. Think in terms of cutting a matched set of logs with the same mid-point diameter. House logs are best cut in winter, when the sap is down and the logs can be skidded over the snow with minimum damage to the logs and the environment. Choose your logs selectively, not cutting too many trees in the same space, the trees left behind will benefit from having more light and space to grow in. Alternatively, you can purchase lumber from a log home producer. It is possible to buy lumber precut, which minimizes and often eliminates the work you will have to do to prepare the logs. Logs will need to be debarked and treated with a preservative treatment to prevent deterioration by insects, molds, mildew and fungus attacks. Consider whether you want to build your home with green logs (logs with a high moisture content) or dried logs.  If you choose to use dried logs you will need to stack your freshly cut lumber to season. If you are happy to use green logs you will need to account for the lumber "settling" over the first few years.
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One-sentence summary -- Determine what you need. Source the lumber. Prep the logs.

Q: Once you’ve returned from the store or pulled your homemade bagels out of your oven, separate them into 2 groups. 1 group should contain the bagels you know you can finish within the next several days. Put bagels you want to keep for any amount of time longer than that in the other group. This second group is going in the freezer.  Fresh bagels can be safely kept in the pantry for up to about a week. However, after 2 to 3 days, they’ll start to go a bit stale. Your best bet is to freeze bagels you’re not sure you can eat within a 2-day timeframe.  Store-bought bagels will usually keep for about 5 to 7 days in the pantry. They should be frozen if you won’t eat them within the week. Next, put this paper bag inside a resealable plastic bag. This combination is the best way to keep baked bagels tasting good for next few days. Press the air out of the plastic bag before you seal it to lock out moisture. The plastic bags that store-bought bagels come in are sometimes a little flimsy or thin. If the bag doesn’t have any holes, you can use it to store the bagels for the next week. Once you’ve checked for damage to the bag, open it up, squeeze out the excess air, and then seal it again.  If there’s even a small tear, transfer the bagels to a resealable plastic bag. Be sure to remove the extra air before you seal it up. Generally, you can use the twist-tie the bag came with to reseal it. If the twist-tie doesn’t work, you can knot the end of the bag to close it. Before you toast, sprinkle the surface of the bread with a little water. Then, place your bagel directly on the center rack of your preheated oven. Check on the bagel after 5 minutes to see if it’s toasted to your liking. If you prefer it a little crispier, keep it in the oven for an additional 5 minutes (or even longer). Look in on it every 5 minutes until you’re satisfied.  The water will resurrect your bagel once it hits the heated oven, making your favorite baked good nice and fresh rather than hard and stale.  If you’re worried that your bagel with slip through the cracks on your oven rack, you can put it on a cookie sheet. No need to grease it! You can also use a toaster, although the oven works best.
A: Put aside bagels you don’t plan to eat in 2-7 days. Place fresh-baked bagels in a paper bag to keep them fresh. Check the bags of store-bought bagels for holes or tears. Preheat your oven to 350 °F (177 °C) to toast your next bagel.

Article: It is a great way to bond with kids in particular. These however, are purpose built for target shooting of arrows.  The recurve has one string that causes the bow to form a "w" shape.  A longbow is simple bow that forms a "u" shape. If you are a fan of the Hunger Games, note that Katniss uses a recurve bow. Most people will look for an archery organization or shooting range.  Target shooting clubs can be seen by looking at where competitions are held.  Look for a range that holds a target meet in your area. You can also find clubs on the FITA website.  If you want to shoot outside of a range, get expert advice on how to set up a target that does not endanger others. Like anything, archery has some tricks and habits that it is best to learn when you start.  Ask for lessons.  It is best to get a recommendation from a friend.  If you don't know anyone to ask, you can talk to the archery range supervisor about lessons and instructors. Instructors normally provide equipment, thus saving you the risk of buying your own before you know what you want. After a number of lessons, your instructor will aid you in buying your own gear. There are many reasons not to buy equipment right away.  In addition to styles of bow, you want to get the right weight and right draw length.  You can take a guess what you want but many people change their mind once they get used to things.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Know that target shooting is good for all ages. Know that target shooting uses compound and recurve bows. Find a place to shoot. Learn to shoot. Buy your own equipment.

Article: Pull the jeans from the washer and leave them inside out. Also make sure the zipper is up and the jeans are buttoned. High heat puts extra and unnecessary stress on the material of the jeans, so stick to the low setting. Permanent press or delicate are both good options. It’s best to dry only a few pairs of jeans at a time or they will take a lot longer to dry. Dryer balls are rubber or wool balls that beat against the jeans during the dry cycle. They loosen the fibers of the jeans, which provides extra softening. Dryer balls are especially helpful with stiff fabrics like denim.  Look for dryer balls in the laundry sector of the grocery or big-box store. Dollar stores may even have a cheap version. Tennis balls are a cheap alternative which accomplish the same effect. Pull the jeans out of the dryer and roll them up while they are still hot. Fold the legs on top of each other. Then start rolling from the bottom of the pants until you get to the top. Leave them rolled up at least until they cool off from drying.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Leave the jeans inside out from the wash. Dry the jeans on a low heat setting. Add dryer balls or tennis balls to the dryer. Roll the jeans up when you take them out of the dyer.