Check for mouse droppings near common problem areas, such as kitchen cabinets or in your pantry. Inspect the area for dark droppings that look like grains of rice and are about 31614in (0.50.6cm) long. Droppings that are wet and black are fresh while older ones are dry and have a lighter gray color. The presence of droppings can also indicate that there's a crack or hole in the room through which mice can enter. Mice are the most active 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise since they're nocturnal. Listen for light scratching or scampering sounds near your walls or in areas where you suspect mice. If you hear multiple squeaks or noises, you may have more than 1 mouse in your home. Common areas where you may hear mice include basements, attics, and kitchens. If mice are living in your walls, they may have chewed through the drywall to get into your home. Inspect corners in your home or underneath cabinets to see if you there small holes with smooth edges. If you notice any holes, then mice can easily get in and out of your home. Don't forget to inspect outside your home as well since mice may be coming in from the wild. Mice usually follow the same pathways while they run through your home, so you may be able to see common problem areas. Usually, the runs are along interior walls or on ledges surrounding your home. Look for oily rub marks on the wall to see if mice have been in the area. You may also notice droppings or urine stains along the pathways as well. Look for any small, sudden movements you notice in your home since they could be mice. Mice will build nests when they breed so they have a comfortable space for their young. Check for round nests made of cardboard, fabric, and other scrap materials in your attic, basement, and underneath your cabinets. If you find a nest, contact a professional exterminator immediately so they can get rid of it properly. Mice chew through cardboard boxes and items of clothing to use as materials for their nests. Look for tiny holes in the pile of clothes you've left sitting in the back of your closet. A musty smell might also indicate the presence of a mouse nest.

Summary: Look for droppings. Listen for scratching or squeaking near sunrise and sunset. Look for dime-sized holes in your walls near the floor. Watch along interior walls or ledges for mouse pathways. Look for signs of a nest in attics or basements.

A denim vest is typically worn during hotter months to spice up summer outfits. Add it to your own favorite summertime outfits to make your look more interesting and give yourself a fashionable edge. It's also seen as more on the casual side due to its association with jeans, so don't try to pull it off in more elegant situations unless you're extremely confident it works. While it's possible to wear a denim vest during colder seasons, the lack of bulk and cloth make the item of clothing little more than a fashion accessory. Save your denim vest for spring, summer and early fall. Pair your denim vest with existing items in your wardrobe. A vest is usually paired with sundresses, shorts, a floor-length skirt, and loose fitting pants. If it's spring or fall, you can also pair a denim vest with an all-black outfit to give it a pop of color Denim vests are best paired with black outfits, crop-tops, colorful pants, and stripes to both spice up and neutralize worn colors. Wearing denim vests with other denim is doable, but requires the two items of clothing to be of two obviously different washes. After you've properly sported your denim vest, know how to properly keep it clean. Denim is a very strong material originally invented to withstand a blue-collar workday but is very sensitive to washing. Washing too much can cause your denim to lose its color. Spot-clean your denim vest with a toothbrush and a minimal amount of laundry detergent. This will only clean the vest on a need-to-clean basis and save it from the wear and tear of a normal washing machine. Soak your vest in vinegar and water. Water itself will cause the vest to lose its color. Vinegar helps conserve the color. Soak the vest for about an hour before hanging it up to dry. The same technique can be used with a washing machine by washing your vest on the hand-wash setting and adding vinegar over laundry detergent.
Summary: Know when to wear your new vest. Pair your vest with other items in your wardrobe. Learn how to properly wash your denim vest.