Problem: Article: You will want to take regular showers every day. This means scrubbing your body with soap and warm water, making sure to get the particular sweaty areas like underneath your arms. Shampoo your hair, and apply conditioner so that your hair is nice and soft to the touch. An older girl likes a guy that takes care of himself, and presents himself positively towards the world. After you get out of the shower, put some deodorant on. Make sure to use plenty, and rub it in pretty firm. You don't want to have sweat stains when you go talk to an older girl. You can even add some lotion to your hands to make them soft. If your hands are rough, the girl might not want you to touch her. If you decide you want a beard, that is fine. You will want to make sure you have enough facial hair to qualify as a beard. Small, light hairs around the face are unattractive, especially to older girls. It makes you look like you are going through puberty, rather than being a grown man. Make sure you trim the beard as well. Don't let it grow wild. Use razors and trimmers regularly to clean it up, nice and neat. The shaved look is much easier to maintain. Remember to shave using a razor and shaving cream every morning. Some girls like a little stubble, but you shouldn't grow it past that point. Older girls love a clean shaven man. Don't forget as well to trim elsewhere, besides your face. Take some of that overgrown chest hair off, and maintain the hair between your legs. This shows older girls that you care about your appearance and how you present yourself. Older girls like to know that their guy takes care of himself, and that he wants his breath smelling nice and fresh. Brush your teeth (two minutes) twice a day, once in the morning and at night. Floss after you are done brushing in order to get rid of food stuck between your teeth. Then finish off with a mouthwash that cleans your entire mouth, and leaves it smelling fresh. Keep breath mints or chewing gum around in case you haven't brushed your teeth in a while. This will at least mask the smell, and make your breath minty fresh. After you get out of the shower, comb your hair so it doesn't look so messy. If you would like, you can use products out on the market, like styling gels, which allow you to make different hairdos. You want to make yourself look clean cut, and mature about how you look. Remember to get a haircut on a monthly basis. Hair running down your neck and over your ears needs to be trimmed back. You want to spray a tiny amount of your cologne onto "pulse points." These are spots where blood vessels are close to the skin. The blood creates heat, and transfers the fragrance of your cologne very well. These include under your arms, behind your knees, around your neckline, and on your wrists. However, it is very important that you do not put too much on. A lot of cologne can turn an older girl away. A lot of younger boys like to wear football or baseball jerseys. However, many older girls like to see a guy who dresses similar to themselves. If she wears belted shorts with a polo, she might be into the more "preppy" look. If she wears jeans and t-shirts all the time, she might prefer guys who sport a more relaxed look. Make sure all of your clothes are ironed. This shows the older girls that you care about the way you appear to the outside world, and that you care about yourself. You do not want to look as if you just rolled out of bed. Variations on appropriate attire are natural when it comes to individuals. There is no "perfect" wardrobe. Use your best judgement, and try your best. It never hurts to go out and pick up some new shirts/pants at a nearby store if you don't have much in your closet.
Summary: Clean yourself up. Decide on a bearded, or shaved look. Brush your teeth regularly. Comb your hair and keep it neat. Apply cologne or body spray. Select a stylish, and fresh wardrobe.

Problem: Article: You can buy these for relatively cheap at your local hardware store. You can also purchase a jewelry repair kit from a hobby store, which will come with special pliers and tools needed for repair. Just make sure you get a pair of flat nose pliers that are small enough to handle smaller pieces of jewelry. If you're buying the pliers on their own rather than as part of a kit, you'll need two pairs in order to hold each end of the broken clasp. Since your clasp is broken, you'll need to buy a new one to attach on your jewelry. Get a silver plated clasp and a few jump rings, or connector rings, in order to secure the clasp to your jewelry. You can buy these supplies online, or you can find them at a local hobby or crafting store. You can buy clasps and jump rings in all different kinds of material. They'll most likely be plated in silver rather than made from silver. Using the flat nose pliers, grip the ring connecting the clasp to the chain or string. There should be a slit in the ring where it does not fully connect; grip it on either side of this slit. Pull one hand towards you and push one hand away, separating the two sides. Slide off the old clasp. Make sure you don't pull the jump ring outward. This will only bend the ring and make it very difficult to get it back into its normal shape. Remove any jump rings that may be damaged or broken and replace them. Then, on the last jump ring, hook the new clasp on before closing the ring. Make sure the jump rings are closed and secure. If you're having trouble seeing the clasp and jump rings, consider purchasing a hands-free magnifying glass. This will help you see what you're doing but still keep your hands free to work.
Summary: Get two pairs of flat nose pliers. Purchase a new clasp, and extra jump rings. Open the jump rings and remove the old clasp. Add the new jump rings and clasp.

Problem: Article: Before handling or cutting through your MDF piece, make sure to put on a pair of heavy-duty working gloves and a durable, long-sleeved shirt. This will give you a small layer of defense against rough MDF edges and your saw blade. To avoid getting caught in the saw blade, do not wear clothing with loose sleeves. When cut, MDF releases a massive amount of dust particles into the air. To make sure this dust doesn't get into your eyes or throat, wear a high quality dust mask and a pair of clear safety goggles while working. MDF dust particles are not inherently dangerous, but the sheer amount of them may lead to unwanted irritation. Since MDF releases so much dust, try to cut your wood outside or in an open room like a garage. If you don't have a clear space to work in, open any windows or doors near the cutting area so the dust has a way to escape. If you'd like, place a fan in the room to help blow the dust outside. Cover objects around your working area in thin plastic sheets to keep them from getting dirty.
Summary:
Put on thick working gloves and a long-sleeved shirt. Wear a dust mask and safety goggles. Make your cuts in a large, clear area.