Article: and get rid of clutter. Start by removing all of the items from your tables and storage spaces. Then, clean out the drawers of your dresser and your closet, and decide which items you'd like to keep. Remove all of the decorations from the walls, and place everything that you're keeping in a different room. Remember to take everything out of your closet and remove any storage from under your bed. For items that you aren't going to use, consider donating anything that is in good condition. As you clean out your room, look for items you can upcycle to fit your new decor. A new coat of paint, a stain, new knobs, or new upholstery can breathe new life into an old or outdated item. It's possible to decorate your bedroom on a very small budget, but having around $200-$300 to spend is a reasonable budget for a small redecorating project, like adding accents. For larger projects, like repainting, buying new furniture, or replacing flooring, try to have around $1,000 saved. The important part of making a budget is sticking to it. Before you purchase anything, make sure the items fit in your budget and that you won't go over. It might be helpful to get an average price for the items that you want to buy before you start your project. Then, try to save around that amount of money. Don't let a small budget discourage you. You can make the most of your money by shopping sales, the clearance section, or a thrift store. Once everything is cleared out of your room, you can select which pieces of furniture you want to keep. For most bedrooms, you should plan to have a bed, a dresser, at least one nightstand, and a space to hang clothes, like an armoire if you don't have a closet. For pieces that are in good shape but you don't want to keep them, try repurposing them for another room, or sell them in a yard sale or on an online marketplace, like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. You might reuse some of your furniture for a different purpose. For example, using an armoire as a TV stand or an old trunk as a night stand can give your room a collected or eclectic feel. Make sure your bedroom is a reflection of your interests, styles, and taste. Pick a general theme, like rustic, farmhouse, vintage, or modern, and choose a color scheme that complements your style. When choosing a color scheme, stick to 2-4 colors that you like. For instance, in a modern theme, you might choose gray, white, and a bright green for your color scheme. Then, you can pick modern-style furniture, and add pops of green throughout the room, using gray and white as your main colors. In a vintage-themed room, you can choose a gold, cream, teal, and pale pink color scheme, with bright walls, gold accents, and pops of teal and pink throughout. You can incorporate antique furniture with gold finishes, and use pillows with bold floral prints. You don't need to create a theme in your room if you don't want one. Instead, choose neutral colors for your walls and furniture. Then, you can play around with color and design elements in your art, furniture, and decorative items.
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Clean out your room Make a budget for your redecorating project. Decide which pieces of furniture you want to keep. Select a design theme or color scheme for your room.
Article: Most of these can be applied directly, left to sit a few minutes, then scrubbed off. Just in case, check the instructions on your product before you use it. These are two of the most popular options: Barkeeper's Friend can be used on stainless steel, anodized aluminum, copper, ceramic, and glass. Bon Ami cleansing powder should work on most pans, including enamel. As a mild abrasive, it's possible it could damage non-stick surfaces. Some food industry professionals use this to remove food stains. Make sure to select a metal polish intended for the right type of metal. Check the label before buying to make sure it is safe to use on surfaces that will contact food. Once the stain is removed, wash the polish off thoroughly with hot, soapy water. Wear rubber gloves and work outside or in a well-ventilated room, to avoid overexposure to ammonia fumes. Add a small amount of ammonia and attempt to scrub the stain. If this doesn't work, try leaving the pan in a trash bag for 24 hours to give the ammonia fumes time to break down the stain. Ammonia will ruin aluminum pans.
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Scrub with kitchen cleaners. Try a metal polish. Clean stainless steel or copper with household ammonia.
Article: In order to securely strap your motorcycle in place on a trailer or in the bed of a pickup truck, you will need three ratchet straps with at least one "soft loop" or heavy duty loop for your straps that is designed to prevent damage from rubbing on painted components of your motorcycle. You may also choose to utilize a motorcycle wheel chock, but in many applications it is not required. Make sure you have ratchet straps or tie downs to properly secure the motorcycle. Bungee chords will not suffice. Soft loops and ratchet straps can be purchased at many large retail stores, auto parts stores or motorcycle specialty stores. If you opt to use wheel chocks, you should place one in front of and behind the rear wheel. As the motorcycle is transported, it may rock forward and backward, and the chocks will help prevent too much pressure from being placed on the ratchet straps. Wheel chocks are recommended for heavier motorcycles such as cruisers and grand touring bikes. Some motorcycle wheel chocks are shaped like a "U" and are designed to hold the entire front or rear tire. With the bike in position on the trailer or in the truck, hang two ratchet straps from the handle bars (one on each side). Secure the opposite end of each strap to a loop or hook on the trailer or truck that is further back than the handlebars so the straps hang at an angle from the front of the bike to the back of the truck or trailer. Tighten the straps enough until they are taut, but you will need to tighten them further once the back of the bike is strapped down as well. The ratchet straps should be secured on either side of the truck or trailer to hooks that are further back than the handle bars. Optimally, the straps should be a forty-five degree angle from the motorcycle if viewed from above. Take the soft loop strap and connect it to a ratchet strap by placing the strap's hook through the loop. Run the loop through or around a portion of the rear of the motorcycle such as around the swing arm or even through the empty space of the wheel. Secure the other end of the strap to a hook or loop at the front of the truck bed or trailer. If your wheels have spokes, it is not recommended that you run the soft loop through them, as the tension may damage the spokes. Even with the soft loop, you may want to place a rag between the loop and any painted surfaces on the motorcycle to prevent scratches or scrapes in the paint during transit. With all of the straps in place, ask your friend to press down firmly on the handlebars with all of their weight as you use the ratchet to tighten the straps. Your front suspension should be compressed (lowering the height of the motorcycle) while it is being transported. Tighten the rear strap once the front two are all the way tightened. The three straps should now prevent the motorcycle from moving forward, backward or left to right. The motorcycle should be standing without the kickstand when the straps are tight enough. Do not strap the motorcycle down with the kickstand down, as it may damage the trailer or the bed of the truck and will force the motorcycle to sit at an angle.
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Gather the necessary equipment. Place wheel chocks around the rear tire. Strap the handlebars to the sides of the truck or trailer. Run a soft loop strap through the rear of the bike. Tighten down all the straps.