INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pull back all of your braids into a ponytail, using an over-sized headband. Arrange the ponytail on the top of your head. Divide them into six to eight sections. Within each section, make a single twist from the root to the ends. Secure with a hairband or small braid. Now that you have several larger twists, you can pin them into all kinds of shapes. Try pinning them up as a bun, or arranging the twists along the top of your head for a braided mohawk.

SUMMARY: Form a tight ponytail. Section the braids. Twist each section. Finish the styling.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you have a lawn that you'd like to make Halloween-ready, there are many creepy things you can do to decorate the outside of your home. The lawn sets the tone for the rest of the home, so if it's spooky enough, it'll make people even curious to see what you have in store up-close. Here are some easy ways to decorate your lawn: Old crunchy fall leaves should cover the ground. If there haven't been many fallen leaves, you should avoid raking your lawn during the days leading up to Halloween to make the most of what you have. Take an old pair of boots and have them emerging out of a big pile of leaves or dirt. This will make it look like there's a dead body on your lawn! Stick tombstones out of the ground. Remember that Halloween is all about things being old, dingy, and falling-apart, so your lawn does not have to be perfectly arranged. Have a tombstone here, a tombstone there, and another tombstone that is completely crooked or falling over. If you have trees, cover them with spider webs. Bonus points if you can stick some creepy-crawly critters in them, or if you can add a stuffed owl or raven to a low-hanging branch. Don't underestimate the power of a scary scarecrow. You can get a special Halloween scarecrow, or take your ordinary corn-husk fall scarecrow and paint it with blood. Throw some skulls around the ground. Kudos if one of your guests accidentally stumbles on one of them. Have a skeleton popping out of your yard. If you really want to do it up for Halloween, have your car parked out on the lawn. Paint the windows to make it look like they're cracked, and make it look like a person is trapped inside by putting in a dummy with its hands pushed against the windows. Your front porch will be the portal to all of the creepy things inside your home, so it should be as scary as possible to lure your unsuspecting guests (or victims) inside your house of horrors. Here are some great ways to add some Halloween spice to your front porch: Add some more spiderwebs to your porch. Your guests could get caught in them without knowing it. The silhouette of a black cat or two will raise the creep factor. A few stuffed rats on the floor will help set the scene. A bucket of dead white flowers will look perfect on your porch. Scatter some tree branches on the ground. A few pumpkins will add a nice touch to your porch. They can be carved with ghoulish designs, or painted black, silver, or with glitter. Hang a ghost from your porch. Just cut some holes in an old sheet and throw it over an old beach ball that you hang from the ceiling. If you have an old rocking chair, cover it with spider webs and put it in a place where it will rock and creak as much as possible. The door and window are the eyes and mouth of your home's Halloween soul, so you should make the most of them. Adding just a few ghoulish touches to your front door and windows will make your house look haunted. Here are a few things to try: Have a spooky doormat. It can have a picture of a spiderweb or a ghost on it. Hang a wreath covered in bats on the front door. Splatter some fake blood on your front door. Just make sure it can easily come off. If you're really going all out, make it look like you've boarded up your windows by sticking some light wood beams over the glass and sticking them to the glass with duct tape. This will make your house look abandoned, and therefore spooky. Take an old mannequin and cover it in a formal black or red dress. Stick it in a window that everyone will see, preferably a second-floor or attic window if you have one. Shine a flashlight under the mannequin to create a ghostly effect.

SUMMARY: Decorate your lawn. Decorate your front porch. Decorate your front door and windows.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Set up a steamer basket in a pot that has a few inches of simmering water. Place the cubed sweet potatoes into the steamer basket. Put the lid on the pot and steam the sweet potatoes for about 7 minutes. They should be completely tender once they've finished cooking. Arrange the sweet potato cubes on a microwave-safe plate or bowl. Place a few spoonfuls of water in the bottom of the dish and put it in the microwave. Heat the sweet potato cubes for 2 to 3 minutes. Check the cubes to see if they're tender. If not, heat them for another minute or two until they're soft.Use caution when removing the dish from the microwave since it will be hot.

SUMMARY: Steam the sweet potato. Microwave the cubes.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Marble is very soft and prone to damage so it is important to apply a coat of high quality marble sealing agent before proceeding with the grout. This seal is also important because marble is very porous and grout can cause stains in the tiles. Apply the sealing agent over the tops of the marble. Even if you prefer the color and look of unsealed marble you can use a "grout release"-type sealer to prevent grout from sticking to the marble tiles. Grout, or mortar, will be used ot fill in the spaces between the tiles. Be sure to wear a dust mask, safety goggles, and heavy-duty work gloves. Wear a long-sleeve shirt to avoid any possible damage to your skin from contact with the grout. Mix only enough as will be used in 15-20 minutes of work or else the extra can dry out and harden. This prepares the spaces for the grout or mortar. Spread the concrete evenly over the spaces between the tiles using a squeegee. Be careful to avoid getting cement on the tops of the tiles. Some will inevitably get on top of the tiles but you want to minimize the amount. Try to push it into the spaces as much as possible to create a tight fight. Wipe up any grout on top of the tiles as you go. Use a squeegee to spread out the grout and leave a smooth surface in the cracks. You can also use a gloved finger to run down the grooves and smooth the top of the grout. Use a damp sponge to wipe down the tops of the tiles to remove any excess grout. Try not to get extra moisture into the grout or else it can make it too wet. Allow the grout to dry for the length of time required by the manufacturer. Some will require long curing times to ensure maximum strength. Use a disposable sponge applicator to paint the grout with a grout sealer. This will help prevent stains and dirt from permanently discoloring the grout. It will also make cleaning easier later on. Clean your tools with water or acetone to remove the excess grout or mortar and prepare them for use once again.

SUMMARY:
Seal the marble. Mix grout according to the instructions on the packaging. Dampen the spaces between the tiles using a moist sponge. Fill the spaces with cement. Use a squeegee to spread out the grout. Use a clean sponge to wipe down the surface of the marble tiles. Allow the grout to dry. Seal the grout. Clean tools with water or acetone.