Problem: Article: These could include bolts of fabric, an ironing board, or a full length mirror. Make sure things that you frequently use are easy to access, while tools you only occasionally use are well stored and labeled so that you can find them. Ironing board caddies that hang on the door are a great way to save space in a smaller sewing room. A large mirror can be placed on the back of a door, if you can't fit a full length mirror in the room. Care should be taken when storing fabric. Make sure it's out of direct sunlight, as prolonged exposure could cause it to fade. Fabric can be hung, stored folded on shelves, rolled and stored in boxes, or filed in a cabinet. These could be tools you don't use frequently or you'd simply like to store out of sight. For example, you might have a bunch of small notions that you occasionally use, but want to store. You might consider placing them all in the compartments of a toolbox, then keep the toolbox in a closet. Closets are one of the best ways to store materials. The shelves are good for storing bolts of fabric, or boxes of equipment and scraps. You can also hang fabric from the clothing rod in the closet. Pull-out storage keeps items hidden, but easy to access. Consider using a pull-out shelf in a cabinet or desk. A file cabinet is useful for keeping patterns organized. If you don't want to see a file cabinet in your room, you can always place it in the closet and store items on top of it, for added storage. A benefit of this is that you'll quickly be able to find these items. Clear storage is a good way to store bobbins, needles, measuring tape, and pins. If you're worried about your space looking cluttered, make sure the items are organized by type, but displayed in a similar manner. For instance, arranging all your buttons, regardless of color, in several similar clear jars quickly shows you what colors you have while keeping them uniform. Pegboard is also a good option for visibly displaying and storing frequently used materials. Rods can be attached in order to display spools of ribbon or thread. Pegboard is a good alternative to drawer storage when it comes to ease of use.
Summary: Begin by sorting and arranging your largest items. Determine what materials you'd like to conceal while storing. Choose what materials you'd like to store in the open.

Problem: Article: You will need this wire to make the connections from your amplifier to your sub-woofers. 12- to 16 gauge speaker wire is recommended for use with subwoofers. See How to Wire Speakers for tips on connecting speaker wires. Check to see which two terminals are used for bridge mode on your amplifier. This will be labeled on the amp. Wire the first sub by running a wire from the positive terminal on the amp to the positive bridge terminal on the sub. If you wish to wire them in series, run a single wire from the negative terminal of the first sub to the positive terminal of the second sub. If you wish to wire them in parallel you will run two wires between the two subs. The firs will connect the two positive terminals, and the second will connect the two negative terminals. Connect the wire from the second sub's negative terminal to the negative bridge terminal on the amp. This will complete the circuit whether you are wiring in parallel or in series.
Summary: Get a roll of stereo wire. Wire the amplifier to the subwoofers. Wire the second subwoofer to the first subwoofer. Complete the circuit.

Problem: Article: Strengthening your jaw will help alleviate TMD symptoms. Place two fingers under your chin and press gently, applying a little resistance, while opening your mouth. Perform this exercise six times per session, six sessions per day. Never persevere through any exercise that is painful or uncomfortable, especially when applying resistance. If your pain is acute, seek advice from your dentist or doctor. Open your mouth, and place two fingers under your bottom lip. Press gently, applying a little downward resistance, while closing your mouth. This will help strengthen your jaw muscles to ease your TMD. Perform this exercise six times per session, six sessions per day. With good posture, pull your chin straight back towards your chest, as if trying to make a double chin. Hold this chin tucked position for three seconds. This helps build the muscles surrounding your TMJ, taking some pressure off the joint. Repeat this exercise 10 times per day.
Summary: Apply resistance while opening your mouth. Apply resistance while closing your mouth. Perform chin tucks.

Problem: Article: One way you can pursue and maintain friendships is to commit to your treatment. When you take your medication and make the lifestyle changes as your doctor instructed, you should be able to manage your bipolar depression well. Skipping your medication or ignoring your treatment can cause unstable moods, which can hurt your friendships. Following your doctor's prescribed treatment helps you maintain your quality of life and enables you to have positive relationships with others. Make sure to talk to you doctor first if you are considering going off of your medication(s). Sometimes, large groups can be overwhelming and cause your moods to become unstable. This may especially be true if you are with a bunch of people you don't know. To help with this, interact in small groups. Meet with a few friends at a time, or choose to go to places with smaller amounts of people, like coffee shops or movie theaters. You can find people who share your interests on sites like Meetup.com. When you are meeting people for the first time, or when you are talking to people you've known for a while, you should listen to the other person more than you talk. Bipolar disorder can sometimes make your focus only on yourself, so try to put the focus on the other person. For example, you can ask questions, such as, "Why did you choose to be a teacher" or "How did you get into knitting?" Due to your bipolar disorder, you may find yourself reacting certain ways due to your mood disorder. You may get angry and yell at your friend, you may try to push them away, or you may just stop calling them. You should set boundaries for your friendship so that both of you can be fulfilled by the friendship. For example, you may tell your friend, "If I cancel on you, try to reach out to me during the next week. I will meet you halfway by answering the phone or returning your call within a few days. If I do not return your call, I realize that is my fault and not yours. If I continue to ignore you, I understand that you may not want to be friends with." If you have mood swings, you may tell your friends, "I understand that my mental illness is no reason to take it out on you. If I get angry, upset, or emotional, you should leave. We can try to talk a few days afterwards when my mood has balanced back out." Whether you have just become friends with someone or have been friends with them for a long time, you should refrain from being needy and give them space. Your bipolar depression may make you feel abandoned or like you want to be around your friend all the time to believe they like you. Remember that your friend has a life and other friends. That doesn't mean they don't like you. Give them the space they deserve. Avoid calling too many times or writing e-mails when you feel needy. Things you say or do may be your bipolar and not you. Remind yourself that your friends like you, but that doesn't mean they have to be around you all the time.
Summary:
Commit to treatment. Interact in small groups. Listen to others. Establish boundaries with your friends. Give your friend space.