INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Most, if not all, shoe stores will have the necessary tools to properly measure your foot. Some stores have a carpeted scale on which you can place your foot to find your shoe size. There are also devices that can fit around your foot and adjust to your foot dimensions in order to determine your shoe size. If you can’t find these tools around the store where you are shopping, simply ask a store employee if they could help you measure the size of your foot. Getting the proper measurements of your foot will allow you to pick out shoes that fit your foot best. An accurate shoe fitting can improve comfort, security, and appearance. Use a pencil, and trace the outline of both of your feet on two separate sheets of paper. Be sure to trace as close to your foot as possible. After you have traced all around both of your feet, use a ruler to measure front the top most part of your foot (at your toes), to the bottom of your heel. Then, measure across the width of your foot from the furthermost edges. Your traced foot should now have a giant cross in the middle of it. Lined notebook paper may work best for tracing your feet since it has straight lines to take measurements from. However, any sheet of paper will do.

SUMMARY: Get your foot measured at a shoe store. Measure your foot yourself.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you want to move with the help of a moving company, you will have to spend a lot more money for your move, but you will save yourself from the stress of having to move your boxes, drive a moving truck, and unload your boxes. Finding the right moving company is a big commitment so you need to do your research carefully before you make a decision.  Avoid the Internet at first. This is the easiest way to get caught in a moving scam. Instead, check out the listings in your phone book, call a local real estate agent, or ask friends for their recommendations. Pick a place that will do an in-home estimate. If they won't, hang up the phone. Make sure the company will be doing it themselves, and not sub-contracting to have someone else do it. Make sure the company can give you a "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet. Get as much information about the company as you can. Try to pick a company that has been in business for at least ten years. Ask about the included services, and for a list of references. You'll need to have the company's DOT and MC license numbers to do this. Now you can make sure that the company is not only authorized to perform your move, but that they have insurance to do it.  First, check out SafeSys.org. Type those DOT and MC numbers into the site and see what comes up. Next, make sure the company checks out on the  'FMCSA Licensing & Insurance site' link on the bottom of the report you get about the company. Last, check out the Better Business Report to read up on the company. The company will send a representative to check out all of your stuff and to give you an estimate about how much it will cost to move it all. The company will give you an estimate based on what they see in your home.  Don't use a company that will only give you an estimate based on cubic feet. If you really want to find the best company, you can arrange to have two or three companies to come and make an assessment and pick the one with the best service and best prices. But this will be more time-consuming. Decide on a rate that works for both of you, and sign a contract that is well-detailed and suits your needs. Never sign a blank contract. Through your arrangement, you will decide on the moving date. Now that you've chosen your moving company and have decided on a date, it's time to prepare for the big move. Though you won't be doing any heavy lifting, you should still be around when the movers transport and unload your stuff. This will be an exception if you're arranging them to move your stuff into your new place when you won't be there.  When the movers are unloading your stuff, stay out of their way. Don't offer to help unless they have questions. Reward your movers. Once they've done their hard work, or even while they're doing their hard work, order some lunch for them if you want to be nice. And make sure to give them a generous tip.

SUMMARY: Research to find the best company. Once you've narrowed your search to two or three companies, go online to find out if they are legitimate. Have the company come to make an assessment. Make a deal with the moving company. Move with the movers.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your correction fluid should be slightly thinner than acrylic paint. It should be easy to paint onto surfaces but it should also be thin enough that the application is smooth. If your correction fluid is too thick your paper will have a textured area where the fluid dries. If it's too thin, it won't cover your mistakes properly. The thinner the fluid, the less opaque it is.  If the fluid is too thick, thin it out with the correction fluid thinner, water, or non-acetone nail polish remover described in the previous method. If the fluid is too thin, remove the cap and let the fluid sit in a well-ventilated place. Every ten minutes give the fluid a stir and test the thickness. You can use the attached brush or a clean brush of your choice. Carefully paint a thin layer of correction fluid over your mistake. Don't worry if you can still see a faint outline of the error; you can apply another thin coat to make the area more opaque. Allow the first coat to completely dry before applying a second coat.  Each layer needs to dry for at least two minutes. If you try to paint on a new layer while the old one is still wet, the correction fluid will become clumpy and uneven. Once all of the layers are dry, you can draw or write over the surface. If you have any correction fluid on your hands it may not come off with soap and water. If this is the case, rub baby oil over the correction fluid to remove it from your skin. If you get any correction fluid on your work surface simply wait for it to dry before gently rubbing it off. If there's leftover residue use a wet sponge to wipe it away. Lastly, remove correction fluid from your clothing by letting it dry, scraping it off, and then gently washing the affected area. If washing the clothing doesn't help remove the correction fluid, try spraying WD-40 or Windex onto the affected area and letting it soak in. After a few minutes, gently wash the area again.

SUMMARY: Check the consistency of the fluid. Apply a thin coat of correction fluid. Clean your workspace.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Some hotels may refer to the front desk simply as “Reception” or the “Reception Desk.” This is normally located near the main entrance of the hotel where you checked in for your stay. With your baggage in tow, go to the front desk worker, give them your keys, and settle payment for your stay.  When you arrive at the front desk, say something like, “Hi, I’ve been staying in room 222 and I’d like to check out.”  Ask for an itemized receipt for your total bill. Fraud is relatively common at hotels. If your hotel refuses to give you a receipt, this may be a red flag.  An itemized receipt is generally required to get reimbursement for expenses on a business trip. Be sure to ask for one when traveling on business. More and more, hotels are using online tools to make your stay more convenient. Some hotels may offer an online checkout. To find out if the hotel you’re staying at has an online checkout, look for this information online at the hotel’s website or ask the front desk. Many online check out services will send a bill to your email address, though you may be able to request that a physical bill be sent to your home. If you’ve decided to pay cash for any of the services you’ve received at the hotel or to resolve penalties, ask for an itemized receipt. Compare this to your total receipt to make sure you weren’t charged twice for the same thing. If a “clerical error” occurs and the hotel doesn’t have a record of your payment, you may have to pay this fee again if you don't have a receipt.

SUMMARY:
Check out with the front desk. Check out online alternatively, if applicable. Get a receipt for any cash payments.