Q: Don't pick at any crust or scabs that will form. It can take up to a year for the wound to heal completely. Poor blood flow in the area of the upper cartilage of the ear keeps the risk of infection high and the rate of healing low during the entire process. While keloids, deposits of skin, and some malformation from the pierced cartilage are expected, redness, swelling, heat, or oozing from the wound that persists for days is not. See a doctor if symptoms last as long as a week, as courses of antibiotics and surgical intervention may be required, and average hospital stays are over two days. These solutions kill living cells and can damage the capillaries and healing tissue in the ear. Keeping the site clear of foreign debris and clean will help significantly reduce the risk of infection. However, for a number of piercings of specific structures of the ear a piercing gun cannot find adequate purchase, as they are designed around use on the earlobe. Seek immediate medical attention if ear deformities begin appearing.
A: Wash with a sterile saline solution twice a day. Keep an eye on the piercing site. Avoid using sterilizing or antimicrobial solutions like rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to continue cleaning the wound site. Anticipate cartilage fracture, whether a piercing gun is used or a piercing needle is administered by hand.

Article: Take some time to think about the main function of the living room. Do you have kids that need space to play? Do you plan on hosting a lot of parties? Does your living room have a large window with a great view? The function of the room should be the main influence in how you design it. If your living room has a natural focal point, such as a fireplace or a view, consider designing around it. Face the seating towards the focal point so that everyone in the room has a clear view. Add rotating armchairs so you can easily adapt the room to a space for entertaining. If there isn't a natural focal point, decide how to create one. For example, you can use a large piece of furniture, a brightly-colored wall, a piece of art. Some living rooms are large enough to split into two or more areas. If you have a large living room, and you need a space for kids to play, consider devoting a part of the room to a play area. Use a coffee table or sofa to create a natural divide between areas. Avoid putting furniture too close to an entryway. Guests entering the room should have plenty of clearance. Keep plants and other room accents away from the entryways as well. You don't want your guests to have to fight past anything to enter the room. Leaving clearance around the entryway also makes the room more inviting. Arrange your furniture so that guests can walk around the conversation rather than through it. When designing the living room, you have complete control over how guests will move through the room. Sim to leave 3 feet (0.91m) of space between furniture and walls so people can easily walk through the room. Pay attention to any doorways in the living room. Don't put furniture in front of a door, even if it's not usually used, as this creates an awkward feeling. If you have one doorway along a wall, then group your furniture in the area along the opposite wall. Two doors across from each other create a natural divide in the room, allowing you to split the room into 2 distinct areas. If you have several doorways to work with, you can split the room into multiple areas, each with a specific emphasis. If you have a small living room, try not to cram too much into it. If you have a large living room, you may be struggling with how to use so much space. Choose furniture that is proportionate to the space and colors that are appropriate for the scale of the room. For example, don't fill a small room with large, dark furniture. Pick smaller, light-colored pieces instead. Think about the emphasis of the room and how much space you have to work with. If you need extra seating in a small space, consider a combination of floating chairs and sofas. Being able to move the chairs allows you to remain flexible. If you have a lot of empty space in your room, incorporate it into your design. A big open room can be welcoming. Whatever you do, keep the room balanced.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Determine the function of the living room. Keep the entryways clear. Make sure you can walk around the room. Design to fit the size of the room.

Q: Collect past bills, bank and credit card statements, and receipts that can allow you to put together an accurate estimate of how much money you spend every month. Personal finance software is quickly becoming the new trend in finance. These programs have built-in budget making tools that can help customize your budget, along with analytics that help you project cash-flow into the future and better understand your spending habits. Some popular personal finance software include: Mint Quicken AceMoney BudgetPulse If you choose not to use a budgeting software, you can determine your own budget by using a simple spreadsheet. Your goal is to chart all your expenses and income during the course of a year, so make a spreadsheet that shows all your information clearly, allowing you to quickly identify any areas where you can spend smarter. Label the row of cells across the top (starting with cell B1) with the 12 months of the year. Create a column of expenses and revenues in column A. You can list either revenues or expenses first, but try to group expenses together and revenues together to avoid confusion. You may want to group expense together with category headings. For example, you might have a category of "utilities" that includes your electric, gas, water, and telephone bills. Decide whether you want to include items that are deducted directly from your paycheck such as insurance, retirement savings, or taxes. If you do not include them on your spreadsheet, be sure that you list your net (post-deduction) income rather than your gross (total, pre-deduction) income under the "revenue" section. Add all of your expenses and revenues for the past 12 months, using data from your bank and credit card statements to provide an accurate representation of all of your revenues and expenses. Are you on a fixed salary where you know for certain how much you're taking home each week? Are you a freelancer whose salary varies each month? Documenting a year's history can help you get an accurate view of your average monthly revenue. If you are an independent contractor or freelancer, keep in mind what you bring home is not the same thing as what you earn. For example, you may bring home $2,500 every month, but that's pre-tax. Figure out how much you're likely to need to pay in taxes and subtract that from your monthly income to arrive at a more accurate number. If you are a salaried employee, don't factor in a possible tax refund into your overall income. Your monthly income should reflect only what you bring home after taxes. If you do get a tax refund, you'll get to do with it as you please; if you don't, you won't need to worry about it. What are the bills that you have to pay every month? How much do you spend every week on groceries and gasoline? Do you go out to dinner with friends every Friday night or to the movies once a week? How much money do you spend on shopping? Tracking a year of actual spending will help you develop an accurate view of your spending habits, since most people underestimate the amount they believe they spend every month. If your expenses are greater than your revenue, you are living way beyond your means. Your budget should be divided into two groups: Fixed Expenses. These include regular monthly expenses such as bills, insurance, loan debts, food, and necessary shopping items like clothing and household products. Discretionary Expenses. Discretionary expenses are unfixed expenses that may be "optional." Items that fall into this category include savings, entertainment, vacation funds, and other luxuries.
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Gather what you need to start tracking your spending history. Consider using software to help you budget. Create a spreadsheet. Document your historical budget data for the last 12 months. Determine your overall monthly revenue history. List all of your monthly expenses on the spreadsheet. Analyze your revenue and expenses.