Rather than wallpapering the whole room, apply it to the sofa wall alone. The resulting background will reframe your seating area while adding a splash of color and texture. And, since it provides such a striking contrast, it can help break up the visual monotony of bigger rooms. Keep the design consistent with the palette you've picked out for the room, as well as its general energy. A coral and seafoam green chevron pattern will look out of place in a room with elegant Victorian decor, but will be right at home in one done up in colorful 1960s retro. Even if there's nothing behind it, it will add an air of chic mystery. A simple wood slat screen should be versatile enough for most homes, or you could go with an elaborately painted Chinese style to suit other exotic accessories. Be sure to unfold the screen so it will fit neatly behind the couch, unless you prefer to keep your seating pulled in closer to the center of the room. Update an uninspired screen with a fresh coat of paint or a DIY distressing job. A changing screen may be just the thing you need to conceal tangles of electronics cords near the wall outlet. For a no-fuss fix to your wall problem, all you need is a few coils of plastic stringer lights and a little imagination. Drive nails or push pins into the wall, then loop the lights around them in whatever configuration you find appealing. Colored lights are the more festive way to go, while white bulbs will be subtle enough to suit just about any space. Have fun with your stringer lights by twisting them into words or symbols. Naturally, string lights double as a source of illumination. Their soft glow can be perfect for when you want it dim but not too dark. Board-and-batten is an accenting technique that involves layering thin boards over an existing wall to give it added visual texture. The boards are arranged vertically or horizontally, or at intersecting angles for a latticed look. This unique design style can be a practical answer for those looking for a less conventional way to freshen up a sitting room wall. Board-and-batten is relatively inexpensive and simple to install if you know what you're doing. If you're not confident in your ability to tackle the project yourself, call a professional contractor to come in and do it right.
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One-sentence summary -- Use wallpaper to create a focal point. Set up a changing screen. Tack up some stringer lights. Try out a board-and-batten finish.

Many people find a memorial is helpful when burying their cat. Before placing your cat in the ground, you can say a few words, sing a song, or read a poem. Consider inviting friends and family members over to say goodbye your pet. Young children may find a memorial particularly beneficial. You can encourage them to all collect things that remind them of their lost pet. They can place these things in the hole alongside the cat's coffin. After saying a few words, gently set your cat's coffin in the ground. Refill the hole with the soil you dug up. Make sure to press the soil down as you place it over the grave. You want the soil to be firmly in place to prevent predators from digging up your cat. Do not skip the grave marker. While it may not be important to you as a symbolic gesture, a grave marker prevents the grave from being disturbed. If you purchased a coffin, set it over the grave. If you're using rocks or other materials, pile them over the cat's resting place. If you're planting something in the ground, make sure to surround the base of the plant with something heavy. This will keep predators away. Once the marker is up, you may want to decorate the gravesite. You can put up temporary decorations, like flowers and other foliage. If you have young children, they may want to decorate the grave. You can encourage them to do something like write notes to the cat or draw pictures to leave at the gravesite.
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One-sentence summary -- Have a small memorial, if you wish. Lower your cat into the hole and cover it with soil. Set up your grave marker. Decorate the gravesite, if you want.

You should always pay close attention to any changes in your cat's eyes. Most cataracts for slowly, gradually spreading over the surface of the eye. The earlier you spot it, the more can be done for your cat. If your cat has an illness or injury, the cataract may spread rapidly. If your cat is starting to lose her vision, her other senses will start to adjust in order to compensate. This might make it difficult to see any changes in her sight. But, you should still watch for signs that your cat is struggling to see. At first, you may notice a slight white color or haze over the lens of your cat's eye(s). The longer your cat has a cataract, the whiter and denser it will look. Your cat might have a cataract in one or both eyes. Sometimes a cataract will have an intense blue spot in the center of the pupil. The spot might stay small or it can quickly expand to cover the pupil. These changes are an obvious sign of cataracts. Normally, the lens is clear so when you directly look at the pupil, it appears black. This is because you can see straight through to the back of the eye. But, if your cat's lens and pupil look milky or cloudy, she may have cataracts. If you don't see milky or cloudy eyes, but notice that the eye color has changed, you should still have your cat examined by a vet. If your cat is having trouble with her vision, you may notice her squinting. This symptom shows that she's trying to cope with failing vision. The loss of vision varies from cat to cat. Some cats only have mild vision problems, while others might become completely blind. If your cat has severe cataracts, she may lose her vision. You might notice this if she startles more easily, because she doesn't see you approach. Or, she might walk into objects that are put in her path. Your cat might seem clumsier than usual. Your cat may lose confidence and and become withdrawn, because she fears not being able to cope in strange situations or defend herself from other pets. Cataracts can form because of trauma to the eye, like a knock or blow. These can cause inflammation. Naturally occurring toxins can also build up in the lens which makes it turn cloudy white. This usually happens with conditions like diabetes. Cataracts can also be congenital or genetic, affecting your cat from birth. If your cat has another condition or infection that causes inflammation within the eye (like iritis, FeLV, FIV), she is more likely to get cataracts.
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Monitor your cat's eyes. Look at your cat's eye color. Watch for milky or cloudy eyes. Look for squinting. Pay attention to your cat's behavior. Consider your cat's risk factors.