Problem: Article: Heat or too much sun will cause cut roses to wilt faster. Avoid placing them on a windowsill or in a room that's not temperature-controlled like a sunroom. Placing the roses in the refrigerator when you aren't displaying them, like overnight, will help them last longer. Avoid putting roses near fruits or vegetables that are ripening. The produce emits ethylene gas, which ages cut flowers. Dirty water will cause your roses to die much faster. If you're unable to replace the water every day, do it was often as possible to keep your roses alive longer. Don't use softened water. It contains salt, which is bad for the roses. If the water turns cloudy, change it immediately. When you change the water, don't forget to put more plant food in the vase, too. Cut them on a 45 degree slant to prevent the waterways from clogging and encouraging more water flow. You don't need to cut them much shorter. A simple 12 inch (1.3cm) trim will do. Make sure your scissors or pruners are clean before you cut the stems. If you can't cut the stems underwater in the vase, pull them out to trim them. Just return them to the water immediately after cutting them so they don't dry out.
Summary: Keep the roses in a cool place, out of direct sunlight. Change the water everyday to prevent bacteria from growing. Recut the rose stems every 2 to 3 days.

Problem: Article: You want to protect the newspaper from air, light, and pests. Newspaper-specific storage boxes are available from conservation suppliers and most craft stores; however, a simple cardboard or wooden box will do as long as it is acid-free. Boxes and sleeves used for storing film are also appropriate. To prevent the degradation of the newspaper material, you need to store it in an appropriate place. This means somewhere dark and cool with no humidity or moisture in the air. There should be no light, natural or otherwise. Your newspaper storage area should be between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit (or between 15 and 21 degree Celsius). Humidity should be between 40 and 50 percent. Places that fluctuate in temperature or acidity like garages, basements, or attics are not ideal. If you wish to have the newspaper out of a box, consult a framer for the best type of glass and frame. You will want a backing board that is acid-free, and you will want your glass to block UV light. Remember that when you display newspapers you still need to keep them in dry, dark, cool places. If you are framing a newspaper clipping, mount it to an acid-free and lignin-free album page using acid-free and lignin-free paper photo corners. Using tape, glue, or paper that is not acid-free can cause damage to the clipping.
Summary: Place the newspaper in a shallow, rigid box. Store the newspaper in a dry, dark, cool area. Display newspapers behind UV-resistant glass.

Problem: Article: Snakes' typical habitats contain tall grass and bushes, so regularly cutting your grass and trimming bushes and shrubs will make your yard less enticing for snakes. Mow your lawn and remove any downed tree trunks, hollow stumps, or other places where snakes could live.Take these measures to make sure your yard isn't full of potential snake dens: Store lumber and woodpiles at least 2 feet (0.6m) off the ground, and keep compost and mulch piles away from your house. Consider removing bushes and other tall vegetation that seems to be a regular habitat for snakes. Snakes eat mice, crickets, and other insects. If you take measures to keep the populations of these creatures low, snakes will look elsewhere for food. Use soil and rocks to block up any rodent holes in your backyard. Keep your yard free of birdseed, berries, nuts that have fallen from trees, and stray bits of waste from the compost pile. These are all food sources for mice and insects. Consider removing mice and insects from your property by setting traps or using other removal methods. See How to Get Rid of Mice and How to Get Rid of Crickets for more ideas. Prevent snakes from entering your home by checking its foundation for cracks and holes. Seal any that you find with caulk or expanding foam. Make sure that your doors and windows are sealed, too. Place screens on your chimney, vents, and other places where snakes might be able to get in. The grid of the screens should not have openings larger than inch (0.6 cm), in order to effectively block all snakes. Snake repellents are typically sold as either a liquid, which you can spray on the external walls of your house or a powder, which you can sprinkle throughout your yard. These repellents are environmentally friendly and will not harm your pets or lawn. Various types of commercial snake repellents should be sold at your local hardware store or garden center. You can also find snake repellents online through major retailers. Mix equal amounts of rock salt and crushed garlic and sprinkle it around the entrances to your home, garden, or anywhere else you don't want snakes to be. If you have a major infestation, make a strong homemade solution out of equal parts sulfur and moth crystal.
Summary: Trim backyard vegetation. Remove snakes' food sources. Seal your house. Apply snake repellent around your house and yard. Make your own repellent for a quick, DIY solution.

Problem: Article: Keeping your lips moist is another good way to keep them soft and kissable. Try wearing lip balm at night to moisturize your lips while you sleep. Apply the lip balm right before bed so that your lips will benefit from the treatment in the morning. If you do not have any lip balm, then you can just use a bit of olive or coconut oil (at room temperature) on your lips instead. Moisturizing your lips during the day is also important. You can use an intense moisturizing balm if your lips are extra dry, but a regular tube of lip balm will also work. Keep your lip balm handy and reapply it often. Before you apply any liner or lipstick to your lips, you should apply a deep moisturizing lip balm or at least a heavy layer of regular lip balm. This will help to create a moist, smooth canvas for your lipstick. Apply the lip balm to your lips about 15 to 30 minutes before you want to apply your lipstick. Look for a lipstick that is moisturizing rather than long lasting. Long lasting lipsticks may dry out or irritate your lips more than other types of lipstick. If you are planning on some serious kissing, then you may want to go with a nude or pale pink shade rather than a bright red or coral. Otherwise your kissing partner may end up with lipstick all over. A lip stain may also be a good choice because stains do not come off your lips as easily.
Summary:
Wear lip balm at night. Use a lip balm during the day. Prepare your lips with a deep moisturizer. Choose a moisturizing lipstick.