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If the droppings are in an accessible place, wet them with warm water before you begin cleaning. Pour the water directly over the spot, or soak a washcloth and use it to cover the spot. The warmth and moisture of the water will begin softening the stain, loosening its hold on hard, porous surfaces. Give the warm water ample time to begin softening the stain. Bird droppings dry in a thick paste, and it may be much harder to clean them away if they’re still partially dry. Make sure you’ve wet the entire spot. Once the water has softened the droppings, they will begin to look fresh again. Take a garden hose and hold it a few feet away from the spot. Turn it on at full flow and aim it directly at the bird droppings. The constant stream of water should finish the job that wetting the spot started. Go over the stain it’s completely gone.  If your hose comes with a head that allows you to adjust the stream, set it to the high-pressure, single stream flow to blast away bird messes. If your hose doesn't have an adjustable head, you can place your thumb halfway over the nozzle to partially block the water flow and produce a higher pressure stream manually. If traces of the droppings remain after you’ve washed the spot with a hose, take a small, stiff-bristled scrubbing brush (a household broom will also work) and scour the area, re-wetting as needed. The bristles will dig into the crevices in the brick, concrete or roofing tile and and scrape away the remaining bird poop. Be sure to clean the brush off after use; bird feces is filled with bacteria.

summary: Wet the spot with warm water. Let the spot sit for a few minutes. Use a hose to clean the mess. Use a brush to knock out stubborn traces.


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It’s important that you create a design that reflects the content and image of your blog - from your font to your color choices, make sure each element of your blog's overall design is consistent with your blog's image.  For example, cartoony art and balloon fonts might be fun choices for a parenting blog, but would be seriously confusing on a professional marketing blog. Consider hiring a professional designer, at least for your header and logo. You only get one chance to make a first impression.  Most blog hosts, including Blogger and WordPress, have “themes” that you can install. These can sometimes be customized and give your blog a fun “feel.” Most blogs have common elements, such as “About Me” and “Archives” that allow readers to learn more about you and read past posts. Common features include:  About Me Categories Posts Portfolio Contact Don’t clutter your blog! Make it easy for readers to find the content they’re looking for. Offer helpful elements such as a search bar and “popular posts” sidebar.  A “splash header” can be a good way to quickly orient new visitors. It is a large banner area at the top of the page that mentions the most important content and offers a quick introduction to the areas of the blog readers will be most interested in.  Add a “next and previous posts” feature. One way to build your readership is to keep your visitors hanging around! Adding “next” and “previous” buttons at the bottom of each post will drive your visitors to read more content.

summary: Create a blog design that reflects your blog's image. Choose elements to include in your blog. Make your blog easy to navigate.


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Don’t put off a project because the deadline is not close. The earlier you start a project, the earlier you will complete it. If you wait too long, you’ll end up scrambling for time as the deadline approaches. Analysis Paralysis is when someone analyzes a problem for too long before beginning it, which could lead to project delays or the project never getting completed. It’s easy to make excuses, but it doesn't help us learn from our mistakes. Instead of making excuses, look at the situation objectively and consider where you can improve. Always take the initiative to get things done early and don’t place blame on others if you’re unable to complete a project.  Telling a friend or family member about a deadline could motivate you to completing it on time. If you’re the type of person that is easily distracted, you could benefit from saving social time for after you meet your deadline. If you’re missing important deadlines on smaller tasks because of late nights or spending too much time with your friends, abstain from attending social events until your deadlines are met.  Tell your friends that you have an important deadline, and you would like to go out, but you have to meet your commitments. Your environment affects your mood. If the work space you are using makes you tired, or is uninspiring, consider changing it.  Visiting a local cafe may be the right decision if you can do your work on a laptop. Simply changing the room you’re in may also help you stay productive. Distractions can reduce your productivity and efficiency. If you are regularly being delayed because you are being distracted by websites, social media, or people interrupting you, find a way to limit them. Turning your phone to silent mode and not having social media up are two ways to stay on schedule so you can meet your deadlines. There are apps that are available that will turn off all notifications from social media so you aren’t tempted to waste time.
summary: Start your project as soon as you can. Hold yourself accountable. Save social time for after you complete it. Change your environment. Deactivate distractions around you.