In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You need to be clear with your own reasoning before diving into the conversation. Review any agreements you made when they moved in, or any promises that have been made/broken. Assess the situation and their current behavior, grounding your reasoning in fact. While "I don't like living with them" is an acceptable reason to ask someone to move, you want concrete details, like "they never do the dishes," "they said they would leave months ago," etc. before talking to them.   Write down the issues as they occur, along with the date. You want a detailed, specific record of their behavior in case things get difficult. This conversation will not be easy, and it will more than likely damage your relationship. However, living together with serious differences or issues will also hurt your friendship, so you need to take a stand if they've been there too long. Although you may be feeling violated, fed up, or sick and tired, it is important not to explode and make unreasonable demands. Lay out your reasons for asking them to leave, and let them know that you understand how hard this is. Speak to them as you would a co-worker, sticking to the facts and not emotional outbursts.  Say, "We've enjoyed having you, but we unfortunately need our space back and have to ask you to leave in the next two weeks." Depending on the reason why they are staying with you, you may need to gather information on community assistance services to help them move out in time. If they are at risk for living in their car or on the streets, help them get in contact with emergency homeless-prevention services. They may even be able to get temporary housing. Stick to the reasons you drafted earlier. If they've been a problem or broken promises, remind them that they have not held up their end of the bargain and need to move on to a new environment. Do not respond with "because I hate you," or "because you're lazy." Give them tangible examples instead of insulting them. This is where a list will come in handy. If they are a constant source of issues, write down each incident and the date as they arise. When they ask "why," mention 2-3 specific times where they broke a promise or caused you trouble. Focus on your reasons for asking them to leave, not all of their flaws, whenever possible. "We need more space," "We can't afford to keep you here anymore," etc. Telling them that they need to leave that night may cause incredible stress and tension, and your friend or relative may not have anywhere to go. Instead, choose a date they need to leave by and let them know that this is a firm deadline. In general, try and give at least 1-2 weeks, or until the end of the month, so that they have some time to prepare for their next move.  "I'd like you completely moved out by April 20th." If there is a legitimate reason why that date is bad, you can talk with them to find a better day. However, don't shift by more than 3-5 days. If you have the resources, compile some ideas to help your guest's relocation process. You can even bring these with you to the discussion, letting them know that they need to leave but that there are options available. They may reject your ideas, but showing that you still care about their well-being can soften the blow. Once you've decided to put them out, hold your ground. This conversation could get messy, and emotions will flair up no matter how prepared you are. You need to stand firm, however, and stick to your decision. If your housemate convinces you to change your mind, they'll realize that they can continue breaking rules and promises without ever changing. If things are so bad that you're going to put them out, you need to be ready to really put them out. Putting out a friend or relative is stressful, and will most likely lead to lingering hard feelings. Ultimately, however, you need to remember that keeping them in your house for too long can damage your relationship just as much. If you are constantly in conflict, your friend/relative is taking advantage of you, or you are simply incompatible living partners, then your relationship will only turn toxic if you stay under the same roof. That said, there are ways to try and keep your friendship alive. You can:  Help them find their new place or job. Avoid insults, even in tense situations. If they are angry, stay calm and reiterate why it is important to you that they find a new place to live. Don't start slinging insults. Set up times to meet, have them over for dinner, and continue seeing each other as friends. If you get into a big fight, or have serious disagreements, then it may be best to cut them off completely.
Summary: Determine why you want them to leave. Speak with a reasonable and respectful tone of voice. Provide detailed, impersonal examples of why they need to leave. Provide a firm date they need to leave by. Seek out information or alternatives as a good will gesture. Be firm, clear, and consistent about your decision. Understand that this may damage or ruin your relationship.

Your vet will need a stool sample that is soft and pliable in order to test for parasites. Don't take the sample too far in advance and don't pick up stool that is old and dried out. Wait until a time close to your appointment to collect the sample, but be sure not to wait so long that your dog doesn't have a bowel movement when you need it to. If you can't get a really fresh sample, for instance your dog only poops in the morning and you have an appointment in the afternoon, then store the sample in the fridge. This will help to keep the stool fresh enough so that any tests that are run on it will be accurate.  Make sure that the sample you bring in was collected within 12 hours of the appointment.  Be sure to place the sample in the container inside of another container, such as a plastic bag, and keep it well away from the food in your fridge. You may also want to put a note on it to warn any other household members about what is in the container. Only place the sample in the fridge as a last resort in hot weather if you have nowhere else to keep it cool. While you probably only have one fecal sample to deal with, and thus won't get it mixed up with other ones in your fridge, there are likely quite a few in your veterinary office. To avoid any possible confusion at the veterinary office, label your sample with your dog's name.
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One-sentence summary -- Get a fresh sample. Store the sample in a fridge before the appointment. Write your dog's name on the sample container.

Problem: Article: Most homes built before 1970 often have lead-based paint on the walls, doorways, stairwells, and baseboards. If your home is old and you know it was built in the early or mid 1900s, it may have lead-based paint. Often, historic buildings or homes that are old and have not been renovated contain lead-based paint. If you do not own the home and are a renter, talk to your landlord about the age of the home. Ask them if they know if there is lead-based paint in the home. If you own the home, contact the previous owners to find out if they know if there is lead-based paint in the house. Examine the paint in the home to determine if it is peeling, flaking off, or deteriorating in any way. If it is lead-based, this may be cause for alarm. Lead-based paint that is deteriorating can pose a health hazard, as it will release lead dust as it breaks down.  Pay extra attention to paint that is on doorways or stairwells. These areas usually get more wear and tear, causing the paint to crack, flake, and peel. If you notice the paint is deteriorating and suspect it may be lead-based, test the paint so you can address the issue immediately.
Summary:
Determine if the paint is from 1970 or earlier. Talk to the owner of the home, or the previous owners. Check if the paint is deteriorating.