Do not just wear something because it is a designer perfume. Make sure you absolutely love the perfume's top notes and bottom notes. The top notes are what you smell initially right when you get near the spray bottle. These are usually citrus, fruit, and herb smells. They often wear off very quickly, so it is important to check the bottom notes as well. The bottom notes are generally wood and natural smells. To find out if you like the bottom notes, spray a little of the perfume on the back of your wrist, wait 20 minutes and smell the perfume again. You can also filter your decision by going to an actual perfume store (like Bath and Body, or at a perfume counter at a department store) and ask for help. If you are simply going out on the town, going to work, or visiting the beach, try a daytime fragrance. If you are planning a date, or going out to dinner, you might try a nighttime fragrance instead. Look for labels on the packaging. They will usually say either "daytime" or nighttime." If they do not say explicitly, you can usually tell by the color of the packages. Bright yellows, and oranges mean springtime, and are generally daytime fragrances. Dark blues, reds, and purples suggest a nighttime fragrance. Nighttime fragrances are generally sprayed on, or near the neck area. This is because they do not last as long, and you will want a more immediate impact. In that case, apply a little extra moisturizer to the area of choice to hold the fragrance better. Daytime fragrances are generally sprayed down by the hips or knees. This is because they rise as the day goes by, and last longer. Therefore, use some extra moisturizer near the area of choice in order for the fragrance to hold on better. Your skin absorbs perfume better after it is nice and warm. Make sure when you take your shower or bath that the water is hot, so that your pores can open. Use a body wash or soap that is unscented, or has very little scent. You do not want your perfume to clash with the smell. This is also a great time to moisturize your skin. Use a cream or oil so that your skin becomes more openly receptive to the perfume. Washing your hair can also help out if you plan on using the perfume in your hair. Make sure to use conditioner so that your hair if soft, and receptive of the perfume. After you take a warm shower or bath, make sure your skin is dry. If you do not, when you spray the perfume on it will not stick. Specifically, get the hard to reach places like the back of your knees, your neckline, and your hair. These are what are called "pulse points," or places where your perfume goes on, and acts at its highest level. If you did not apply moisturizer during your shower, definitely do this after you dry off. The perfume has a much better chance to lock on to your skin if it is smooth and soft, rather than dry and rough. A lotion or body oil work best. Apply a small amount to your hands and rub it between them. Then take your hands and apply the lotion/oil to the rest of your skin. Another great option is petroleum jelly. The perfume will stick to the jelly molecules, rather than the pores, thereby keeping the fragrance alive longer. Apply small dabs and smooth them out on your skin. The key is to hit the "pulse points." These include, but are not limited to: feet, knees, elbows, collarbone, and neck. These places are where you will apply the perfume, and where the perfume will be most effective. Perfume sprayed directly onto clothes can cause water marks which look unseemly, particularly if you are going out to a nice dinner date. Perfume also works much better on "pulse points" rather than clothes, because the molecules interact with direct contact with skin.

Summary: Find your perfect perfume. Choose a daytime or nighttime fragrance. Take a shower or bath. Dry your skin off. Hydrate your skin. Apply the perfume before you put your clothes on.

Take your total floor space area and multiply it by 1.05 for a 5 percent increase or 1.1 for a 10 percent increase. This ensures you buy enough material, whatever kind you're using, to have extra in case you need it. For instance, if the total floor space is 142 feet (43m) square, a 5 percent increase would give you 149.1 feet (45.4m) square. A 10 percent increase would give you 156.2 feet (47.6m) square. Having extra material is a safeguard against mistakes or damages that occur either during installation or later. You can always replace the ruined piece with new material if you have extra on hand. Check boxes of flooring to see how much area they cover. Buy enough to meet or exceed the amount of floor space (plus extra) you need covered. Divide the total area you want covered by the amount each box of flooring covers to find the number of boxes you need. Add a box if there is any remainder. For instance, if each box of flooring covers 10 feet (3.0m) square, and you have 149.1 feet (45.4m) square to cover, you'll need 15 boxes (149.1 divided by 10 is 14.91). Carpeting is sold by the roll, but you can easily calculate the amount you'll need. For instance, if you are covering the area in carpeting that is sold in rolls 10 feet (3.0m) wide, for example, you'll need a roll that's at least 14.91 feet (4.54m) long, which would equal the total floor area you're covering. If you are covering your floor in tile (or some other material sold in pieces), divide the area of flooring by the area of an individual tile to determine how many you'll need. For example: If you are using tiles that are 0.5 feet (0.15m) square, and you want to cover a room that is 80 feet (24m) square, you'll need 160 tiles (80 divided by 0.5 equals 160. Add 10 percent extra as a precaution, to equal a total of 176 tiles.

Summary: Account for extra material. Purchase your boxes of flooring. Buy enough rolls of carpeting, alternatively. Calculate the number of tiles you'll need, if applicable.

On most flights, you are only allowed to drink alcohol that is served by the airline. For example, Federal Aviation Administration regulations in the United States prohibit the consumption of alcohol on board unless it is served by the airline. This means it is a direct violation of federal regulations to drink alcohol you take on board in your carryon luggage. Federal regulators set standards for the amount of liquids, gels, and aerosols that passengers can take on board in their carry on luggage. For U.S. flights, the Federal Aviation Administration requires that liquids, including alcohol, be in containers that are no more than 100 milliliters or 3.4 ounces in volume. These containers must all fit into a 1-quart-sized resealable plastic bag. Duty-free alcohol purchased internationally can be carried on board inbound international flights to the United States. The alcohol can be in containers larger than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters if packed in a secure, transparent, tamper-evident bag by the retailer. The purchase must have been made within the last 48 hours, and you must have the original receipt present during your flight. If you have a connecting flight after reentering the U.S., however, you will have to go through security again and the duty-free alcohol will then be subject to the 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliter regulation for liquids in carryon luggage.
Summary: Understand you can only drink alcohol served by the air carrier. Make sure your alcohol meets quantity restrictions for liquids in carryon luggage. Understand the rules for duty-free alcohol.