To renew by mail, you need a completed Form DS-82, your old passport, and a recent passport photo. If your name has changed since your last passport, you'll also need certified copies of documents proving the name change, such as a marriage certificate or court order. If you're submitting name change documents, order a new certified copy from the state agency or court that issued the document, if possible. While your documents will be returned, it's a good idea not to send your only copy just in case you need it in the meantime. Payment for passport fees must be included with your application, or your application will not be processed. As of 2018, these fees are $110 for a passport book, $30 for a passport card, or $140 for both. Make your check or money order payable to "U.S. Department of State." Print your full name and date of birth on the memo line. If you want expedited processing, you must pay an additional $35 fee. This must be a separate check and will be made payable to the acceptance facility where you mail your application. Check updated fees on the State Department website at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/fees.html to make sure you have the right amount. The envelope you choose to mail your documents should be large enough that your application and all other documents will fit without having to fold any of them. Do not use staples or paperclips to attach any of your documents or application pages together. There are 3 different addresses you can use to mail your application, depending on where you live and whether you want expedited service. You must use USPS, which is the only carrier that delivers to post office boxes. Use a trackable delivery method so you know when your documents are delivered. If you live in California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, or Texas and want routine service, mail your paperwork to National Passport Processing Center, Post Office Box 640155, Irving, TX 75064-0155. If you live in any other state or Canada and want routine service, mail your paperwork to National Passport Processing Center, Post Office Box 90155, Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155. For expedited service, mail your paperwork to National Passport Processing Center, Post Office Box 90955, Philadelphia, PA 19190-0155. Write "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the envelope before mailing it. Wait 7 to 10 days after you mail your application, or until you receive notification that it has been delivered. Then go online to https://passportstatus.state.gov/ to check the status. You will need to enter your last name, date of birth, and the last 4 digits of your Social Security number to bring up your account. If you chose routine service, your new passport should arrive in the mail within 6 to 8 weeks of the date it was received. For expedited service, you'll get your new passport in the mail within 2 to 3 weeks. Your old passport book or card will be returned to you. However, it is typically mailed separately from your new passport book or card.
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One-sentence summary -- Gather required supporting documents. Include a check or money order for fees. Put your application and documents in a large envelope. Mail your paperwork using USPS. Check the status of your application online. Receive your new passport.

Opening a window is not always the best idea if you're trying to purify the air in your home. The air outdoors contains a lot of pollutants. Instead, install trickle vents. These vents are screens you place over your windows with extra filters to help remove pollutants from inside while letting fresh air in. Use a disposable HEPA filter with your air conditioner. You can also purchase standing HEPA filters for a single room or use them in air purifiers. Make sure to clean or change the HEPA filter often. Air conditioners can help improve the air quality in your home by removing water from the air, which can help since a lot of pollutants are water-soluble. ACs can also remove other impurities from the air. Exhaust fans in your bathroom help remove moisture from the air. This helps protect against mold. In the kitchen, exhaust fans help remove harmful pollutants from the air. Whenever you take a shower or cook, run the exhaust fans to help remove these things from the air in your home. Using the exhaust fan when cooking can help reduce the buildup of harmful gases if you have a gas stove. If you use chemicals, or engage in hobbies like painting, you need ventilate your house. Open windows, use fans, or open doors to remove any chemicals from the air. If possible, use chemicals outdoors to reduce the amount in the air in your home. Some cleaning products can put pollutants into the air. Look for cleaning products that are fragrance-free. Also look for products that say low VOC or no VOC, which means they contain few or no volatile organic compounds. Don't leave your car in a garage while on for long periods of time. When a car idles, it emits exhaust that can come into your house. If you are cranking a car and letting it idle for any reason, move it to the driveway instead of leaving it in your home.
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One-sentence summary -- Improve ventilation in your home. Use a HEPA filter. Use your air conditioner. Use exhaust fans. Open windows when using chemicals. Choose your cleaning products carefully. Remove your car from the garage when cranked.

Okay, this isn't exactly staying up all night, but taking a nap for even a few minutes can improve performance and minimize signs of sleepiness. Even a little shut eye can help you stay up for the rest of the night. One study found that people did better with just a 26-minute nap. So shut your eyes for just a little bit, and you should find it easier to make it through the entire night and next day. The key here is to take a short nap because otherwise you could end up in a deep sleep, which is very hard to wake out of. You could also sleep a little bit longer the night before you know you will be up all night. The body will "bank" the sleep, and it will be easier to get through the stretch of sleeplessness without it. Your body clock is actually aware of changes in light and darkness, and you will feel more awake in the light. The body clock is linked physically to the eyes. If you're super tired the next day, go outside. The sunlight will also function to wake your body up more. The darkness causes the body to produce melatonin, which is the sleep hormone. People's instinct is often to turn down the lights at night, but that's probably going to make you more sleepy as the body perceives it's time to call it a night. Turning the lights higher than normal will trick the body. The brain is going to be more alert after you move a bit. If you don't have time to exercise, you could just engage in a conversation, wash the dishes do something to focus your body on a new action for a time. Changing an activity also might wake the body up more. The body will become more alert to compensate for the new activity. The body feels less tired when you're busy because it will focus on the task instead of the lack of sleep. Mental activities also may help you stay awake by keeping your focus on something other than the fact you're tired. So try playing a game. Some mental activities, like reading a book, may make you more sleepy, though, especially if you do them while lying down. You could listen to a talking radio show though. The body temperature naturally lowers during sleep, so people sleep better when it's colder. However, a hot room is probably going to make you feel drowsy. Other ways to trick the body into feeling more wakeful include taking a cold shower and getting dressed up for your day. In addition to turning down the room temperature, you could also open a window. The breeze should help you stay awake, in addition to the lower temperature (if it's cool outside).
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Take a short nap during the night or right before it starts. Make sure the lights are on and bright. Stay busy, and move. Cool down the room.