| How to Hang a Garland Outside Posted: 20 Oct 2020 05:00 PM PDT Garlands are long strands of pine tree branches that add a pop of cute decoration in the winter time. They look great as an addition to string lights or as a focal point on the front of your home. You can add a garland to your front door, your railings, or your porch posts by using simple tools that won't damage your walls or doors. [Edit]Hanging a Garland Around Your Front Door - Use a tension rod to hang your garland for a quick addition. Find a tension rod that is made specifically for garlands or use an extra curtain rod. Put the tension rod into the alcove above your door and screw it tight. Hang your garland along the rod and wrap it around the ends so that it stays.[1]
- You can find garland tension rods at most home goods stores during the holiday season.
- Attach hooks to the top of your door for easy installation. Purchase 5 to 6 wall hooks that have sticky backings. Place them about apart from each other on the wall above your door. Hang your garland on the hooks and let the ends frame the outside of your front door.[2]
- Hooks with adhesive backings work well on wooden walls, but they won't do well on brick or stone. They also may fall off in hot or humid climates.[3]
- Hammer nails into the spaces between stones in a stone wall. Choose nails that are about long. Use a hammer to push them into the spaces in between the stones in your wall that surround your door. Try to put the nails about apart, but add them wherever they will fit in with your stones. Hang your garland on the nails and let the ends frame your door.[4]
- If your stone wall is damaged or not stable, do not push nails into it.
- Use brick clips to hang your garland on your brick wall. Brick clips are metal clips that fit vertically over your brick without creating any holes or marks. Hold your brick clip vertically and attach it around a single brick above your door. Make sure it clicks into place so that it will support the weight of your garland. Use 5 to 6 brick clips spaced about apart to span the width of your door. Hang your garland off of your brick clips and let the ends drape around your front door.[5]
- You can find brick clips at most hardware stores.
[Edit]Adding a Garland to Your Railings and Windows - Use zip ties on your railing for a secure solution. Set your garland out on your railing in a straight line. Attach a zip tie around the center and each end of your garland. Pull the zip tie as tight as it can go to make sure it is secure. If your garland is sagging in any areas, add another zip tie to make it tighter.[6]
- When it comes time to take your garland down, cut off the zip ties and throw them away.
- Wrap your garland around your porch railing for a simple decoration. Place your garland on top of your railing at one end. Wrap your garland around your railing 2 to 3 times in a loose spiral pattern. Secure each end of your garland with a zip tie to keep it in place.[7]
- This looks great on a railing that slopes downward.
- Add planter hooks to your railings for a secure solution. Planter hooks are large metal hooks that have brackets to fit over your railing. Open up the brackets of your planter hook and set them over your railing. Tighten the brackets with a small wrench to secure them. Place 5 to 6 planter hooks along your railing about apart. Drape your garland over the planter hooks to keep it in place.[8].}}
- You can also use planter hooks to hang large wreaths or heavy bundles of lights.
- Hang outdoor hooks on your windows for a subtle decoration. Use outdoor hooks with an adhesive back that are made specifically for attaching to glass windows. Place one hook on either side of your window and hang a small garland in between them.[9]
- Outdoor hooks will withstand the months of cold and harsh weather that might happen during the winter.
- You can find outdoor hooks at most hardware stores.
[Edit]Wrapping a Porch Post in Garland - Use a garland that is twice the length of your post. Measure the length of your porch post with a measuring tape. Multiply the length by 2 to find out how long your garland needs to be.[10]
- For example, if your post is tall, use a garland that is long.
- Attach hooks with adhesive backs to the top and bottom of your post. Peel the backs off of 2 adhesive hooks and place one at the very top of your post on the side that faces your home. Add another to the very bottom of your post on the same side.[11]
- You can also use hooks that are installed with nails and a hammer for a more permanent solution.
- Hang the top part of your garland on the top hook. Hold your garland lengthwise and place the top part on the top hook. Make sure that it is secure and won't fall off of the hook.[12]
- You can wrap a zip tie around your garland to attach it to the hook if you need to.
- Wrap the garland around your post 3 to 4 times. Grab the end of your garland and wrap it around your post, keeping even spacing throughout. If your pole is especially long, you may need to wrap your garland 5 to 6 times.[13]
- You can decide how many times you'd like to wrap your post depending on what you think looks the best.
- Hook the bottom end of the garland on the bottom hook. Once you reach the bottom of your post, take the end of the garland and attach it to the bottom hook. If you need to, add a zip tie to attach the garland to the hook so that it stays in place.[14]
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| How to Contact Credit Karma Posted: 20 Oct 2020 09:00 AM PDT Credit Karma is a personal finance company that operates in the United States and Canada. While the company is one of the biggest personal finance companies in North America, it doesn't operate a customer service phone line, which can make contacting the support team tricky. However, there are a couple of other ways to contact the company via the internet. [Edit]Submitting an Online Request - Visit the request page on Credit Karma's website. You can either search for the term "Credit Karma Submit a Request" using your search engine and click the first result or go to the following link https://help.creditkarma.com/hc/en-us/requests/new.
- Select an issue from the drop-down menu. Click on the drop-down menu to pick the issue you require help with. The options are:[1]
- I need help setting up a new account.
- I need help managing an existing account.
- I have a question about something I'm seeing on the Credit Karma site.
- I need help with my taxes.
- Follow the on-screen prompt after you select your issue. When you select the issue you need help with, you'll be brought to a new page with different questions based on the issue you selected.
- If your issue was regarding setting up a new account, you'll be asked to select your country from a drop-down.
- If you need help with an existing account, you'll be presented with another drop-down menu with 4 options to choose from.
- You will also be presented with a drop-down menu containing 4 options if your issue was regarding something you saw on the site or if you have a tax question.
- Type in your first and last name. After you've selected what you require help with, you'll be asked to fill in your first and last name.[2]
- If you also use a middle name or an initial, be sure to also provide that information in the first name field.
- Fill in your email address. This is necessary as Credit Karma will need to be able to contact you with a response to your query.[3]
- You will need to enter a real, working email address that you have access to in order to get a response from Credit Karma.
- Enter your date of birth. Credit Karma needs your date of birth so they can locate your account on their system.[4]
- Enter your date of birth in the YYYY-MM-DD format.
- Write a description of your issue in the provided field. You can tell Credit Karma more details about your issue using the last box on the page. Make sure you provide plenty of details about your question or problem so Credit Karma can help you resolve your issue as quickly as possible.
- Try to be as concise as you can while still providing all the relevant information. The less writing the staff member has to read, the faster they can help you with your query.
- Click "Submit" at the bottom of the page when finished. Have a quick look over the page to make sure you've entered all the correct information and when you're finished, click the "submit" button to send the form to Credit Karma Support.[5]
[Edit]Emailing Credit Karma Support - Email support@creditkarma.com for help with your query. If you have a question about anything involving Credit Karma, send your email to this address. Emailing the company is more direct than the other steps although it may take a little longer to receive a response.[6]
- Type your issue in the subject line. The reasoning behind this is it allows Credit Karma to sort through emails and give them to the relevant team members who can help you with your issue. You don't need to type out a full question, simply use a keyword which will tell Credit Karma what your issue is.[7]
- For example, if you have a question regarding setting up a new account, make "New Account Issue" or something along those lines the subject of your email.
- Write a clear email outlining your issue. For fastest resolution of your problem, the email should be as short as it can possibly be while still conveying the entirety of your problem. Explain your issue as concisely and clearly as possible.[8]
- You want the Credit Karma staff member to resolve your issue as quickly as possible, and shorter emails make that much easier.
- Include your date of birth and first and last name in the email. This will allow the Credit Karma staff member dealing with your query to easily find your account on their system. There might be a lot of people with the same name as you on the system but date of birth will significantly narrow the results.
- Sign off your email at the end. After you've finished telling Credit Karma your issue, end the email politely and thank them for their time and help. For example:[9]
- "Thank you for your time and patience in helping me with this issue. I would be very appreciative if you could solve this problem for me. Kind regards, [Your name]."
- Wait for a response. Of course, how long it takes to receive a response to your email depends on the complexity of your issue. Account set up and management issues should generally be resolved within a couple of weeks. Most issues should be resolved within 30 days but credit report problems can take longer.[10]
[Edit]Using the Credit Karma Help Center - Ask a question on the Credit Karma forum. Type in your question at this link: https://www.creditkarma.com/all/advice. The Credit Karma website says that:[11]
- A good title is short and descriptive.
- Your issue should be understandable from the title.
- You'll be able to add more details on the next page.
- You have 100 characters to type in your question.
- Fill in the additional details. On the next page, you'll be given the option of adding in additional details that you couldn't fit in the question bar. Make sure you provide all of the relevant info about your query. This will help the staff member deal with your problem in a more efficient and effective manner.[12]
- Select the category for your question. A drop-down menu will provide you with a multitude of options for you to choose from regarding what category your question falls into.[13]
- These include but are not limited to auto insurance, banking, credit cards, mortgage, saving money, student loans, and taxes.
- Click submit and wait for a response. Credit Karma's Help Center is very active and questions are answered by both members of the Credit Karma support team and members of the public. Your question should be answered shortly after it's posted.[14]
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| How to Create a Zoom Account Posted: 20 Oct 2020 01:00 AM PDT Zoom is an efficient and effective software that allows you to make video calls, schedule video conferences and start meetings. This service is becoming increasingly popular as it is both free and easy to use! All you need to do to get started is sign up for an account. Here's how! - Head to Zoom's sign up page on your preferred browser. You can do this by clicking the link provided or inserting it into your URL bar.
- Enter your date of birth. You will need to select the month, day and year you were born in using the drop-down menu provided on the page.
- It's recommended that you enter your actual birthday, but if you're uncomfortable with doing that for privacy reasons, you can come up with a birthday similar to your real one.
- Keep in mind that you need to be at least 16 years old to sign up for a Zoom account. This rule helps to protect young children online. It is put in place because young children may not be mature enough to use a service that allows online interaction will others.
- Enter your email address. This is the email address that will be used to sign in later.
- Ensure you use a legitimate email address, otherwise you will not be able to complete the sign up process.
- It may be helpful to double check that you've entered the right email address before continuing.
- Click . Zoom will send a confirmation link to that email address. Check your email to find it.
- If you're having trouble finding the confirmation email, check your spam folder.
- If you still haven't received an email from Zoom, click to try again.
- Click . The link can be found in the email that was sent to the email address you provided earlier. It will take you to their website so that you can complete the sign up process.
- Indicate whether or not you are signing up on behalf of a school. There are two options - or .
- If you are using Zoom for educational purposes (e.g. to engage in online classes), click .
- If you are using Zoom for personal reasons (e.g. to video call friends), click .
- Fill out your name and password. This password will be used to sign in later, so be sure to remember it. You may like to write it down somewhere if you tend to forget things easily. Also ensure that you create a strong password so others can't hack into your account. Your password must:
- Have at least 8 characters
- Have at least 1 letter (a, b, c...)
- Have at least 1 number (1, 2, 3...)
- Include both upper case and lower case characters
- Click . This will complete your sign up, and your account is now ready to use. You will now have access to free video conferencing.
- Invite your colleagues. This is an optional step. If you would like to skip it, click . If not, enter the email addresses of those you would like to invite to Zoom.
- If you are using Zoom for work or school, this may be helpful if your colleagues/peers don't already have an account.
- If you're having trouble getting a confirmation email from Zoom, check your spam folder or resend another email.
- Ensure you create a secure password. This is make it difficult for someone else to log into your account and access your personal information.
- Invite your colleagues if you plan on using Zoom for work or school. This way, you can easily collaborate over a video conference.
[Edit]Warnings - Avoid using Zoom if you are under 16 years old. Not only is this against the law (COPPA), but it can also be unsafe and pose risks.
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