INPUT ARTICLE: Article: After your home passes inspection, the walls need to be finished. You or your contractor will put up new drywall. Later on, when the rest of the construction work is finished, you can prime the walls and paint or put on wood paneling. New spaces for windows and doors may need to be cut into the wall. Once the space is finalized, install them along with any trim. It's important to do this now so the cabinets are placed accurately. Hang the wall cabinets first so you have plenty of room to work. Place ground cabinets afterwards according to your floor plan. Cabinets tend to be the most expensive part of a remodel, so avoid brand names or repurpose old ones to save money. Renovating a cabinet can include painting, changing the knobs, or removing the doors. Countertops can also be a significant expense. Granite countertops are beautiful, but laminate countertops are the cheapest option. Once your countertop is set, you or your contractor can install the sink. Stainless steel sinks are the least expensive option, followed by copper, stone, and other options. This part is difficult to do yourself. Countertop slabs are heavy and require specific tools for shaping. Flooring should only be done after the cabinets and countertops are in place. You'll need to work around them when laying the flooring. Hardwood and linoleum flooring are two of the cheapest options. Other options, such as porcelain tiles and cork, can give your kitchen a unique look. You may install wall-to-wall flooring in the kitchen, but there's not much reason to put it under the cabinets and countertops. It'll impact your budget, yet you'll never see that flooring. Refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, and other appliances come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Pick the ones that are best for your space and budget. Hook them up to the utility lines and celebrate being able to make dinner in your kitchen again. If you want to replace all of your appliances, consider doing it in stages. For instance, start with a new stove, then replace the other appliances as your budget allows it. If new lights are part of the plan, set them up last. Shop around for stylish light fixtures that fit both within your kitchen and your budget. Attach them to the walls and ceiling as needed, then relax and enjoy your beautiful kitchen! Keeping your old light fixtures to save money is okay. Even if you can't afford to install a new light fixture, have the contractors put in the electrical wires during the remodel.

SUMMARY: Finish decorating the walls. Install doors and windows. Place the cabinets on the walls. Set up the countertops and sinks. Install the flooring. Move your appliances into position. Install the light fixtures.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The edge of the pocket you already stitched with a 14 inch (0.6cm) seam should be lined up with the edge of the large blanket. Pin the pocket in place. The top of the blanket is one of the shorter sides of the rectangular blanket (the width). If you made a square blanket, the top is whichever side you choose. Measure the blanket on either side of the pillow pocket, making sure it is in the exact center on the edge of the blanket (not the exact middle of the entire blanket). You can sew the pocket on the front or back of the main blanket. It will be concealed if you sew it on the side that is on the ground. If the pillow pocket is on the front of the blanket, you can use it as a storage pocket while the blanket is in use. Do not sew the edge of the pillow pocket that is lined up with the edge of the blanket, or you will have no pocket in which to tuck your blanket!

SUMMARY: Lay the larger, main blanket on a flat surface and lay the pillow pocket at the top center of the blanket. Sew the three outer edges of the pillow pocket to the blanket using a 14 inch (0.6cm) seam.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you think your child has scoliosis, either due to a positive screening at school or because somebody noticed that your child's back / body looks lopsided, then make an appointment with your family doctor or a medical specialist, such as an orthopedist. Scoliosis can progress very quickly in teenagers, so the sooner you seek medical advice the better. Doctors cannot prevent scoliosis completely, but they can properly assess it and provide you with options to combat its progression. The doctor will likely take an x-ray and measure the angle of your child's scoliotic curve. Scoliosis is not considered very significant until the curve is greater than 25 30 degrees. Scoliosis affects females more than males and it runs in families, so it can be hereditary in some cases. A common option for teenagers with progressive cases of scoliosis is wearing a back brace. Bracing can't prevent scoliosis, but it can help keep it from getting worse in some cases. Depending on how serious the scoliosis is and where the unnatural curves are, braces can be made of rigid plastic or stretchy elastic with metal inserts. They typically cover most of the torso and can be worn underneath clothing. Brace treatment is generally used when: a curve is greater than or equal to 25 degrees and appears to be progressing quickly, or the curve is discovered at a young age when the spine is still growing and is already over 30 degrees. Most braces are worn at least 16 hours a day for many months or even a few years until the spine stops growing. Several studies conclude that back bracing for scoliosis can keep spinal curves from getting large enough to require surgery. In general, about 1/4 of children / teens with scoliosis may benefit from back bracing. Spinal surgery should be considered the last resort for scoliosis, but in some cases it is necessary to stop the deformity from progressing and causing health problems (from crowded organs) and long-term chronic pain and disability. Scoliosis surgery involves fusing together two or more vertebrae with bone grafts and inserting metal rods or other hard devices to keep the spine straight and well supported.. Scoliosis surgery is used mainly to correct a significant curve or stop it from progressing while a teenager is still growing, and not for adults who have more mild forms of scoliosis. However, spinal fusion is not uncommon for older adults who have scoliosis or hyperkyphosis (hunchback appearance) from osteoporotic fractures of the mid back. Stainless steel or titanium rods are used to support spine until the bone fusion is complete. Metal rods are attached to the spine with screws, hooks, and/or wires. Potential complications from spinal surgery include infection, excessive blood loss, allergic reaction to anesthesia, nerve damage / paralysis and chronic pain.

SUMMARY: Consult with your doctor. Ask your doctor about spinal bracing. Talk to your doctor about spinal surgery.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're rushed before school, adding different accessories can be a great way to make your hair look cute quickly. Wearing headbands or head scarfs is a quick way to add some color to your hair and keep it out of your face at the same time. Try wearing headbands with your hair down or in a ponytail. Adding bows to your hair is another way to add some pizzazz. Try tying a bow around a simple high ponytail. Even if you don't have time to style your hair, you can use small clips to pull sections of your hair back away from your face. They look pretty and are easy to put in and take out. You can find clips that are black or brown for a neutral look or get colored or sparkly clips for a more stand-out look.

SUMMARY:
Add accessories. Use clips.