INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can paint the entire wood structure whatever color you want to. Paint it to match your house or paint it a bold color to make it a backyard accent piece. Make sure the paint you use is appropriate for outdoor use. Paint can additionally protect the wood, prolonging the life of your structure. You can of course add corrugated aluminium or fiberglass roofing fit to size and secured with nails. However, for a magazine look, screw hooks 1" away from the top and bottom of each angled roof beam (on the inside area). Suspend stretch cable between these hooks and use curtains with rod pockets at the top and bottom to create beautiful designer-look roofing. You can similarly install curtain rods on the inside of the structure to hang curtains to create movable walls. These can be tied back to the posts when not in use. You can add all sorts of other extras to your gazebo. Hang flower pots between the posts and windows. Hang string lights to create a romantic effect. Fill it with a table and chairs or even a bed! You are limited only by your imagination.

SUMMARY: Paint the structure. Add a roof covering. Create walls. Personalize your gazebo.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Volunteer to help create sets for your school or local theater company. This will give you your first taste of what it's like to be part of a crew. Lend a hand with as many projects as you can to get more comfortable working under time and budget constraints. You may not be able to actually design sets yourself on your first few productions. However, even tasks like painting backdrops or creating props will offer you a valuable glimpse into what goes into establishing a scene. If your interests lie in film and television, trying getting involved in the production of independent films being made in your area. Spend some time working in a related position as a propmaker's assistant, carpenter, runner. There's typically a lot of coordination between production designers and these other staffers, so pulling double duty can be a good way to pad your resume and familiarize yourself with other aspects of the business. Working on set in another capacity is also a good way to ensure that you're able to make a living, since set designer jobs can sometimes be scarce. Put together a collection of your best work. Your portfolio can include concept art in the form of sketches or computer-aided design printouts, along with photographs of finished work. A well-curated portfolio will act as a visual resume when you offer your services to big studio or theater productions. Having a digital or online portfolio as well as physical samples will make it easier to get more eyes on your work. Be sure to include any special titles or distinctions you've earned along the way, such as an art director credit for an independent film.

SUMMARY: Begin working on small productions. Take on other jobs and responsibilities. Build a portfolio.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A keepsake birth certificate is a document that the Alabama Center for Health Statistics produces. It is suitable for framing. Download the form and print it out. Keep in mind that the keepsake birth certificate is not usable as a legal document. The form requires certain information about the individual's birth information. Provide as much complete information as possible. You can choose from 3 designs for the keepsake birth certificate. This section needs to be filled out by someone with legal authority to order a keepsake birth certificate. This includes: Person named on the certificate Mother or father of person named on the certificate Husband or wife of person named on the certificate Son or daughter of person named on the certificate Sister or brother of person named on the certificate Make sure to include your signature on the form. Otherwise, your request will not be processed. It costs $45 to order a keepsake birth certificate. Each additional copy also costs $45. If the birth certificate cannot be located, you will receive a Certificate of Failure to Find. You still need to pay $15, but the rest of the initial fee you paid will be refunded. Make a copy of your form for your own records. Be sure to enclose a check for the correct amount. Mail the form to the following address: Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics, P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, Alabama 36103-5625.

SUMMARY: Download the keepsake birth certificate order form. Fill out the "Birth" section of the form. Fill out the "Applicant Section" of the form. Sign the form. Write a check for the fee. Mail the form.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Making goals will help you stay motivated by giving you something concrete to work toward. Setting SMART goals is widely considered the best way to set goals and stay on track. SMART goals are: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time constrained. For instance, instead of saying, "I want to be stronger," your goal is something like, "I want to be able to bench press 100 pounds, three times in a row, three months from now." Or, "I want to lose 10 pounds in the next 4 months." Once you have set your goals, you can make a plan to achieve them. What do you need to do to achieve your goal? As you approach your goal, start thinking about your next SMART goal to set and achieve. Cardiovascular exercise is one of the best ways to lose weight. Studies show that cardiovascular exercise like walking, jogging, and running is highly effective at any degree of intensity. That's because cardio/aerobic exercise works the muscles in your arms, legs, and hips, and increases blood flow to all sets of muscles. Effective cardio exercises include: Walking Jogging/running Bicycling Swimming Skiing Stair climbing Elliptical training Rowing Aerobic dancing If you're trying to lose weight fast, HIIT training can super-charge your metabolism for upwards of 24 hours after exercising. This means your body will continue burning calories long after you've ended your workout. HIIT burns more calories in less time than steady-state cardio. In one study, researchers looked at two groups, one running for 30 to 60 minutes three times per week, the other doing four to six 30-second treadmill sprints, resting for four to six minutes between each sprint. After six weeks, it was found that the group doing HIIT training lost more weight. For HIIT to work, you need to be giving about 90% all-out effort during the high-interval portion. This means not walking, jogging or even running you should be sprinting, unable to carry on a conversation. Start out with high-intensity intervals that last for 30 seconds, then rest (by walking or doing low-intensity exercise, not by standing still) for a minute. Eventually you'll want to do your high-intensity training for longer periods (try 60 to 90 seconds) and decrease your rest periods to a 1:1 ratio. Start your HIIT workout with a five minute warmup, then do 20 minutes of HIIT, and then cool down for another five minutes. Try biking, sprinting, and rowing. Weight training is a great tool for losing weight, toning muscles and it can actually help your body burn calories more efficiently. Experts recommend incorporating two to three weight-training sessions per week, with noticeable results in just a few weeks. When many people think of core strengthening, they think of stomach crunches. Crunches are helpful for building abdominal muscles, but contrary to popular belief, crunches won't do much to lose the layer of fat stored in your belly, and can actually cause significant damage to the spine. Instead, try a workout routine that strengthens your whole core, like yoga, or try abdominal presses and planking.

SUMMARY:
Set goals. Focus on cardiovascular exercise. Lose fat with high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Lift weights. Work your core.