Problem: Article: This is cheap and very effective for buffing dead skin cells from your face. Dead skin cells will clog pores and enhance their appearance, so it is best to use a natural exfoliant to help reduce the appearance of pores. This method is recommended by beauty experts and estheticians. Baking soda also has some antiseptic properties that will help to ward off breakouts. This is what you will massage on your face to exfoliate. Take approximately 4 teaspoons of baking soda and 1 tablespoon (14.8ml) of water. Mix these together until they make a thin paste. Let the mixture sit for about 2 minutes. You can do this by splashing water on it or wiping it with a wet cloth. The exfoliant will stick to your face too much if you don't moisten it before you use the product. You don't want your face to be dripping wet, but damp. Having a thin layer of moisture on your face will help the exfoliant to loosen dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. Massage in small circles. Take care around your eyelids, as you don't want to get this product in your eye. Make sure you massage into the skin under your chin and on your neck. Do this for 3 minutes. That will ensure none of the baking soda is left on your face. You don't want any baking soda residue on your face. It will dry out and can irritate your skin. The cold water will help to close your pores after a good cleansing from the baking soda, similar t how cold water will close your hair shaft. Pat your face dry with a clean towel. This will help to keep your skin free of dead cells and reduce the appearance of your pores. If you have dry or acne prone skin, you should avoid doing this every week. Those with sensitive skin can opt for a bi-weekly treatment. Follow up with a light moisturizer.
Summary: Make a natural exfoliant from baking soda. Make a thin paste from baking soda and water. Moisten your face. Apply this mixture to your face. Rinse the exfoliant off with warm water, followed by a splash of cold water. Repeat this method weekly.

Problem: Article: Some apartment complexes clean their residents' windows for a monthly fee. If your windows are too high for you to clean from the outside and you do not want to clean them yourselves, talk to your building manager about whether they offer this service. In some situations, removing the window panels or using long-handled cleaning supplies may be uncomfortable or impossible. If your windows are high enough to reach with an extension ladder, you may be able to reach them from the outside. If you decide to use a ladder, take safety precautions to avoid accidents or serious injuries. Professional window cleaners can reach your outside panels in situations where it would be inconvenient or dangerous for you to do so. Research window cleaning services in your area and contact 2 or 3 for quotes on how much their services cost.
Summary: Ask your building manager if they offer cleaning services for a fee. Clean the windows from outside with a ladder. Hire a window cleaning service if you cannot safely clean your windows.

Problem: Article: To ascertain the sex of a cat or kitten, it's necessary to pick the cat up. Some cats don't like to be handled, so take a little time to let him or her get comfortable around you. Stand or crouch near the cat and let him or her approach you. When the cat comes close, let him or her sniff your hand. If the cat seems nervous, you may have to come back later or have a partner help you with the next step. Gently pick up the cat and cradle him or her in one arm. Use your free hand to lift the tail so you can examine the genital area. If the cat doesn't mind being handled, this may be easiest to perform while sitting on a chair or the couch, so you don't have to worry about dropping the cat. If you're working with a partner, have the partner hold the cat securely in both arms while you lift the tail. If the cat avoids having his or her tail lifted, try scratching him or her in the area where the tail meets the back. Cats usually lift their tails when they are touched in this spot. The surest way to tell the difference between a male and female cat is by examining the cat's physical features below its tail. Begin by looking for male genital features, which can be somewhat easier to spot. A male cat will have an anus, scrotum, and penis, while a female cat will have only an anus and urinary tract opening. In an entire (or tom) cat, the scrotum is covered with fur and contains two testicles, each typically ranging in size from the size of cherry pits to actual cherries. The scrotum sticks out from the male cat's rear as a fairly obvious pair of bumps. If the cat has long fur, this can make the scrotum more difficult to see, in which case try dampening the fur with water to flatten it down and make the scrotum more obvious. A neutered male cat will still have a scrotum, though it will typically be smaller. The penis is sited below the scrotum, beneath the skin, and exits at a small furry mound between the cat's thighs. You might imagine a male cat's genitalia resembling a colon (:). A male cat's anus and urinary tract opening are at least 1 inch (2.5cm) apart, or 12 inch (1.3cm) for kittens. If the cat's genitalia doesn't appear to match that of a male cat, begin looking for female traits. A female cat will have an anus and a urinary tract opening/vulva, with the vulva in the shape of a vertical slit. You can imagine a female cat's genitalia as resembling a semi-colon (;). A female cat will have a shorter distance between anus and vulva, typically about 12 inch (1.3cm) apart.
Summary:
Approach the cat or kitten with care. Lift the cat's tail. Look for genitalia characteristic of a male cat. Look for genitalia characteristic of a female cat.