Problem: Article: It's usually safer to work from a ladder instead of on the roof. Lean the ladder against your house. Keep the ladder away from power lines. Do not place the ladder in front of any doors, as someone opening a door could knock the ladder down. Always keep both feet firmly against a rung of the ladder, and hold onto the side of the ladder with the hand you're not working with. When painting from your ladder, don't try to extend your reach to paint areas that are too far away. This could cause you to lose your balance and fall. Instead, use a paint roller with a long handle to reach patches far away from you. Purchase a harness and rope at your local home improvement store. Anchor the rope securely to a stable part of your house or to a tree. Put on the harness and then attach the rope to it. With a harness, you can prevent yourself from falling off of the roof if you lose your balance. Safety is very important when working from on your roof, so it's best to have someone else with you at all times. Have someone hold the ladder from below to keep it stable while you're working from it. This same friend can help you if you do have an accident.
Summary: Work from an extension ladder instead of going on the roof if possible. Wear a harness with a safety rope when you're on the roof. Work with a friend to stay safe.

Problem: Article: Brushing your hair is good for increasing hair growth, because it stimulates the scalp and spreads the natural oils throughout the shaft of each strand of hair. However, there are do's and don't's when it comes to brushing your hair. Aim to brush your hair 1-2 times a day (when you wake up and at night, for example). However, be cautious of brushing your hair too much, as this can pull out hair that you're trying to grow. Additionally, never brush your hair when it's wet, because it is most fragile and easy to break in this state. Although it is typically more of an issue for women than men, using hot tools (like blow dryers and flat irons) and chemicals (such as hair dyes and relaxers) will significantly damage your hair. Not only will it make your hair appear frizzy and dull, it will cause your hair to take longer to grow. When at all possible, allow your hair to air-dry and avoid styling it with any tools. Although it may not make your hair look the greatest, the natural oil your scalp produces are imperative for improving hair health and speeding the rate of growth. Washing your hair every day removes these oils, slowing your growth rate. Wash your hair as few times a week as you're able, spacing washings to be at least every-other day. There are certain vitamins and supplements on the market which help increase hair growth. Taken regularly, you should notice an increase in growth each month. Look for Biotin and fish oil - both which increase hair and nail health and growth. You should also make sure that you're caught up with all your regular vitamins and minerals, taking a multivitamin as a supplement if necessary. There are dozens of hair shampoos on the market, each tailored for a different hair type or ultimate style. However, the one consistent ingredient that you should avoid in shampoo is silicone. Although it is advertised as beneficial, silicone will block out moisture and nutrients, hindering hair growth. Look for hair products (shampoo or otherwise) which use natural ingredients and are silicone-free. As said, silicone blocks out moisture and nutrients, so look for a conditioner with natural ingredients. Another option is just to use a leave in conditioner (don't rinse leave in conditioners off). Hot showers may be the most comfortable, but the heat from the water opens the hair shaft of each strand of hair, letting out valuable moisture, making your hair more brittle and prone to damage. When you wash your hair, use the coldest water you can stand. The cool temperature will close the hair shaft and help to trap in the moisture that you would otherwise let out. There's a reason people remark on 'losing hair' when they're stressed; stress, poor diet, and lack of exercise can all lead to hair thinning and slowing the growth of hair. Make necessary lifestyle changes to promote good eating and exercise habits, and cut out stress whenever possible. Water is important for good health in general, but drinking lots of water can help provide your scalp and hair follicles with necessary moisture for increasing growth. Drink 8-10 glasses of water throughout the course of the day to supply your body with adequate moisture. There tend to be two major parties when it comes to hair growth: those who promote regular trims, and those who vow against any hair cutting at all. While they seem to be opposing views, both are right. The reason you trim hair is to either remove length or to remove damage. Since you're trying to grow your hair out, you don't want to trim your hair for the former reason. Instead, hair should be trimmed semi-regularly to cut off damaged ends. This doesn't promote hair growth, but it promotes hair health; long hair that is frizzy and brittle won't look good. Therefore, aim to cut your hair between 1-3 times a year to keep it looking good. When your hair is in that awkward mid-length phase, find ways to style it properly until it grows out more. This might sound strange, but the fabric from most pillowcases (cotton or other low thread-count cases) causes your hair to fall out. The reason being that the "rough" fabric causes friction with your hair, pulling out strands as you sleep. In order to avoid this, swap out your regular pillowcases for satin pillowcases, which are smooth enough to let your hair slide without tugging.
Summary: Know when to brush your hair. Avoid hot tools and chemicals. Change your shower routine. Take supplements for hair growth. Use the right shampoo. Use the right conditioner. Wash your hair with cold water. Maintain good health. Keep hydrated. Know when to cut your hair. Use satin pillowcases.

Problem: Article: Reading the food labels on food packages will allow you to figure out exactly how many or how much of the food is in one portion. For example: 15 chips, 1/2 cup or 1/2 the package. This information will also help you figure out how many calories, fat or carbohydrates are in one serving of the food. This can be helpful if you're dieting or following a particular eating pattern. It's particularly important to follow the serving sizes for calorie-containing beverages like juice or sports drinks and snack foods. Sometimes the "individual" sizes are actually 2 servings. Aim for at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. These low-calorie powerhouses provide essential nutrients to your diet. About 1 cup of raw vegetables and 2 cups of leafy greens counts as 1 serving of vegetables. About 1 cup of fruit or 1/2 cup dried fruit counts as 1 serving of fruit. The amount of fruits and vegetables you need each day may depend on your age, gender and level of physical activity. High carbohydrate foods like grains and starches can be a healthy part of your diet. However, compared to fruits, vegetables and lean protein, they contain fewer nutrients and more calories. It's important to monitor your portion sizes of these types of foods. 1 slice of bread, 1 cup of cereal or 1/2 cup of pasta, rice or barley is considered one serving. Allot 2-3 servings of grains daily. Always try to choose 100% whole grains when possible. These have higher amounts of fiber and nutrients compared to refined grains.
Summary:
Read the labels. Eat larger portions of fruits and vegetables. Eat smaller portions of grains and starches.