11.   One problem common to blade-type trimmers is cutting the nail too short.

12.   Otherwise you will have to cut the nails.

13.   Presto, the nail is cut and the shingle can be pulled out.

14.   Pull out the split pieces, then use a hacksaw blade to cut the nails that held the damaged shingle.

15.   Sometimes you can just pry the whole mess out, but other times you can slip a hacksaw blade between jamb and sill and cut the nails.

16.   Tell him that you would greatly appreciate it if he would not cut his nails while the two of you are talking.

17.   Scissors are used not for cutting nails but snipping off blistered dead skin from rough palms.