Problem: Article: Having your boyfriend move a few small items into your house will introduce the idea and routine of living together. Move small items that need to be used daily in order to have the full effect of living in the same space with one another. The more items he eventually brings over to your apartment the easier moving in together will be. Have him bring hygiene products, a change of clothes, and items he might need for work so that he does not need to go back to his house or apartment before starting his day. The more time you spend together in the same house or apartment the easier it will be to associate that place with home. He will also be able to get an idea of what it will be like to live together by having to share daily space, routines, and chores. Make sure that at least some of the nights he is spending at your apartment are work nights so that he can begin to get a feel for his new routine. Try giving him a task, like DIY repairs or rearranging the furniture, so that he can feel he has an active role in your house or apartment. Giving him a key will both demonstrate your desire to live together as well as give him unfettered access to your apartment or house. A key might also be needed for more practical reasons, like checking up on your apartment when you are out of town or grabbing something for you before you decide to meet. However, once he has a key, tell him to let himself in when he comes over so that he can get used to using his key. The more he uses the key the more likely he will be associating your house or apartment with home. If he doesn't already have a key to your apartment, try to give it to him in a fun or meaningful way, like while on a date or a "special" delivery at work.
Summary: Have your boyfriend move a few items into your house. Spend more nights together than apart. Give him a key.

Problem: Article: Use a soft rag dampened with water to gently clean the surface of the hardwood floor from any excess dirt and debris. Make sure there is no dirt or debris in the scratch as well. Before applying the wood stain to the scratch, test the marker on an inconspicuous area of the wood to see how well it matches. If it is a good match, then you can use it on your scratch. Stain markers come in many colors, and can be found in home department stores, hardware stores, and paint stores. If you are confident that the marker is a good match, then run the tip of the marker over the scratch a few times to stain it. Don't worry if the stained area looks a little light. You can go over the area again after your rub off the excess. Lightly press a clean rag soaked in a bit of mineral spirits onto the wood, focusing on the scratched area. Rub the area where you applied the stain to remove any residual, following the grain of the wood. This application method works best (rather than directly drawing the stain marker over the scratch), because it allows for a gradual addition of stain. If you use the marker to draw and fill in the stain directly, you can saturate the scratch with stain, and end up making the scratch darker than the surrounding wood. Drawing straight onto the scratch like that can make the scratch mark even more obvious.
Summary: Wipe the scratched area. Do a spot test. Apply the marker to the stain. Rub the stain into the scratch.

Problem: Article: Quests are the best way to level your character, so do whatever quests you can find. If you plan on leveling more than one class, you may need to plan out what quests you do when, but you will want to be sure that you are generally doing quests. Guild Leaves are a good way to get XP and level your character. These are time-limited quests which are received from the Adventurer's Guild. The tasks can be battle oriented or simply be a request to fetch items or craft items. FATEs are randomly generated battles which occur as you travel around the world. Any players in the area can participate and the XP and rewards are determined only by how much you contribute to the battle. These are a great way to get XP, so make sure to get out on the road every now and again! It doesn't matter if someone else is fighting a creature: you can join in to help! Players will not lose anything by getting help in a battle. The first person to engage an enemy will always receive 100% of the associated XP. You can level grind by fighting the small, minor creatures you encounter out in the world. These will yield small XP gains, but come in an unlimited supply, so they're still a great way to level your character. You will have a variety of logs, where you are tasked with finding X number of a particular item. Complete the collection and you will be given an XP and monetary reward. Certain logs are individualized to your class, and can be worked on at any point (in other words, don't save them for leveling later classes). You crafting and gathering logs will give you experience rewards, generally for crafting or gathering an item for the first time. Work on your hunting log. Your hunting log will give you XP and money for killing a certain number of particular monsters. This is individualized to class, so you should feel free to go ahead and work on your hunting log at any time. This makes them a great way to level a second class. Certain items and situations can help you gain XP faster. Some foods and drinks will provide a small XP buff. You will also receive an XP buff as apart of free company activities, so consider joining one.
Summary: Do lots of quests. Participate in FATEs. Fight creatures out in the world. Complete items from your logs to gain extra XP. Get XP buffs when you can.

Problem: Article: Pour 1 cup (237 milliliters) of baking soda into a bowl. Add a few drops of water at a time, blending until you have a paste. Your paste should be spreadable but still sticky enough to stick to shower surfaces. Alternatively, you can sprinkle baking soda directly on the soiled area then spray it with vinegar in a spray bottle. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes, then scrub the fiberglass with a cloth or sponge. Smoothe on a generous amount of the paste to any remaining soap scum, which includes tub rings or rings around the drain in your shower pan. Pretend you are icing a cake. Your paste should be spread on in a thin layer. The baking soda needs time to break down the soap scum. While it dries, avoid spraying water or other cleaners in the shower. Add a little water to the paste to re-moisten the baking soda. Make tight, circular movements with your scrubber as you work in the paste. Use your cup to splash water onto the paste. With a clean cloth, wipe away the baking soda. Rinse the cloth frequently to remove the baking soda residue. When all of the baking soda is gone, do a final rinse with cold water. If you have a handheld shower head, you can use it instead of a cup.
Summary:
Make a baking soda paste. Apply the paste to stubborn soap scum. Allow the paste to sit for 30 minutes. Scrub the shower with a sponge, cloth, or soft-bristle brush. Wash away any remaining paste.