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How to Sue Trespassers for Property Damage
If a trespasser damages your property, then thoroughly document the damage. Take photographs or video and call an appraiser. The appraiser can estimate how much damage was done to any buildings on your property. To bring the lawsuit, meet with a lawyer an...
How to Diagnose Portosystemic Shunts in Yorkshire Terriers
Small and toy dog breeds, such as the Yorkshire terrier, can be born with a problem affecting the blood supply to the liver.[1] X Research source This condition, called a portosystemic shunt, can cause serious problems that affect the dog's...
How to Paint a Lighthouse in Watercolor
Lighthouses are a protected treasure on the American landscape. It's no wonder many watercolor artists feel compelled to paint them. There are many variations of lighthouse architecture, but, by far, the most popular, at least as a subject for art, is t...
How to Reduce Silica Exposure
Silica is one of the most abundant components of the earth's surface and crust; it is a building block of sands, soils, rocks, and manufactured items like concrete and glass. Crystalline in form, silica is typically not harmful, but becomes a major healt...
How to Diagnose Low Bone Density in Kids
Although low bone density (called osteoporosis or osteopenia if early/mild) is much more common in elderly women, it also occurs in kids, especially those who have certain genetic disorders, hormonal conditions, nutritional issues and/or very little expos...
How to Send and Request Money with Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger allows you to send and receive money in the United States using a valid debit card (Visa or Mastercard only) or PayPal account, making paying friends back for movies or getting rent from your roommate painless.[1] X Research source...
How to Verify Funds Before Cashing a Check
Checking to see whether funds are available before cashing a check can often help you avoid overdraft fees and other charges associated with insufficient checks that bounce. You can verify whether funds are available by contacting the payer’s bank, or usi...
How to Prove Implied Consent in Trespasser Claims
Consent is a defense to a trespass claim. Although most consent is express (explicit), consent can also be implied. Generally, implied consent can arise from custom, usage, or conduct. It can also arise from inaction.[1] X Research source To...
How to Find a Physician Assistant
Due to an ongoing shortage in the number of primary care physicians available to meet the increasing healthcare needs of a growing and (on average) aging population, physician assistants (PAs) have become familiar figures within a wide range of medical se...
How to Defend a School Administration in a Premises Liability Lawsuit
According to the "premises liability" legal theory, owners or managers must keep their property safe for everyone legally allowed to be there. Parents sometimes use the premises liability theory to argue school administrations are liable for the damages a...
How to Avoid Irritation when Exfoliating Skin
Too much of a good thing can quickly turn bad. This is true for many aspects of life, and exfoliating is among them. If you have sensitive skin, you’re probably already aware of the need to be gentle when exfoliating, but a light touch can be important ev...
How to Test Kidney Function
The two main ways to evaluate kidney function are via a urine test and a blood test. These may be performed at regular intervals to monitor the progression of chronic kidney disease. It is also important to test for concurrent diseases that may put additi...
How to Read Thyroid Test Results
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck that produces thyroid hormone. Thyroid disorders, in which the gland produces too much or too little of the hormone, can influence many functions in your body, from your heart rate to your metab...
How to Spot Signs of Indoor Pollution
Staying safe from pollution doesn't just include staying away from busy cities full of smog. A lot of pollution happens indoors, within your home or office. There are three kinds of indoor pollutants: biological, chemical, and toxic materials. Learn how t...
How to Quickly Get Rid of Bags Under Your Eyes
If you frequently suffer from dark, puffy bags beneath your eyes, you may need to try some long-term treatments to address the underlying problem and permanently get rid of them. Thankfully, there are several short-term strategies that can temporarily red...
How to Stop Late Night Bathroom Trips
Waking up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom—also known as nocturia—can be seriously obnoxious, especially if you find it difficult to fall back asleep. However, it’s important to note that the occasional late night trip to the bathroom isn’t...