Q: Combine equal amounts of sugar and warm water in a bowl. Stir the mixture together until it forms a thick paste that you can easily spread in your hands. You can use either white granulated sugar or organic cane sugar for your scrub. Gently apply the sugar paste to your skin and scrub in small circles over the stain. The sugar will lift the turmeric stains and exfoliate your skin at the same time. Don't scrub too hard or you may cause skin irritation. Mix hand soap and water together until you bring it to a lather. Rinse the paste completely off of your skin to get rid of the turmeric stains for good. Once your skin is clean, pat it dry with a soft towel. If you still notice stains on your skin, make more sugar scrub and clean the area again.
A: Mix equal parts sugar and water in a bowl to form a paste. Scrub your skin with the paste in circular motions. Rinse your skin with warm soapy water.

Article: Since your living room is big, it probably can't be lit properly with just one central light source. During the day, take advantage of windows and keep the curtains or blinds open. Use 2-3 unique lamps near the corners of the room to enhance the central light source and make the evenings feel cozy for guests. Consider keeping 2 identical table lamps on side tables located on either side of your biggest couch. Then, put a floor lamp that is made of the same materials, or contains the same colors, in a corner on the other side of the room. If you have a fireplace but don't use it, fill it with candles and light them for extra brightness and ambience. Cool colors, such as blues and greens, tend to visually expand space. Since you want to do the opposite, go with a warmer color palette that includes reds, oranges, and/or yellows. Get curtains, lamps, wall art, and throw pillows and blankets in these colors. For example, you could get a set of solid mahogany curtains and 2-3 apricot throw pillows that have mahogany appliques or tassels on them. Texture is important because it adds dimension to a space, which is especially important when you have a lot to work with. Specifically, rough textures help a room feel more intimate and grounded, so try to incorporate several rough-textured pieces into your living room. Toss a few wool throw pillows onto your couch and/or keep a tree branch candle holder centered on your coffee table to add in some rough texture. To create a focal point, choose a textured couch or a large chair paired with a jute ottoman. A large patterned rug can split up space and add personality to your room. Place it near your main sitting space underneath the coffee table and between or underneath your couches. Once again, choose patterns, textures, and colors that fit with your personal decor style, and make sure the size of the rug is proportionate to the size of the space. Consider getting a unique Persian or oriental rug, such as a Kazak rug or an Aubusson rug. These are typically very colorful and detailed.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Emphasize lighting. Use a warm color palette. Add in rough textures to warm up your large space. Lay a large patterned rug on your living room floor.

Problem: Article: Once you feel able to face your friend, arrange to meet up and talk. The two of you need to decide how to move forward with your friendship. If you just ignore it, your friendship may suffer. So, call out the elephant in the room and have the tough conversation. You might say, "So, I still want to be your friend, but I can see I made you uncomfortable. How are we going to move on from this?" Actively listen to what the other person has to say. Find out exactly how they are feeling and what they are thinking. Brainstorm solutions to reduce any awkwardness or resentments. If the two of you are able to resume the friendship and fall back into old patterns, your old feelings may re-emerge. If this happens, don't try to change their mind, or convince them that they should date you. Your friend made it clear that they weren't interested in you that way, so respect their choice. You may have to decide if you are able to continue being friends with the person. You may have to go separate ways if you are unable to control your feelings and if they don't go away over time. Your friend may feel uncomfortable hanging out with you after you revealed your deeper feelings. In a similar vein, you may still feel humiliated about the rejection. No matter how hard you two work to salvage the friendship, you may find yourselves spending less time together. Accept that once love enters the picture, things change. Be okay with not spending as much time with the person, if that's what either of you wants. Your friendship might not improve until both of you are in fulfilling relationships, so be prepared for it to take a lot of time for things to get better between you.
Summary: Have a candid discussion about where the friendship stands. Respect their boundaries. Realize that the friendship may never be the same.

Q: Use a flexible tape measure, and measure the length and width of your sofa from back to front and side to side. Mark down the highest and widest points, as that is the minimum size that you'll need to match to properly cover your sofa. Lots of shops sell covers based mainly off of the length of the couch, but depending on how customized you want the cover to be, it'll be helpful to have all the measurements before you start shopping. From solid colors to patterns, canvas material to cotton, and upscale versus casual, there are so many options to choose from when you decide to buy a new slipcover. Think about the other design elements present in the room and try to pick a cover that will fit in well. Many home goods stores carry slipcovers, and there are also thousands of options to choose from online. You can buy a slipcover for anywhere from $50 to $500, just depending on where you buy it from. Some companies offer to make custom slipcovers for their customers. If you're concerned about the fit of a one-size-fits-all type of situation, or if your couch is uniquely shaped, this might be a great option for you. Chances are your new slipcover is clean, but it probably also came into contact with some chemicals during the manufacturing process. Always check the care instructions before washing your slipcover; in general, it's typical to wash a slipcover in cool water on the gentle cycle and to then hang it up to dry. Sometimes the packaging that a slipcover comes in might have an odd smell, and washing the slipcover can help remove that scent from it.
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Measure your sofa to make sure you're buying the right size cover. Shop for a color, fabric, and style that you like. Order a custom-made slipcover for a more professional look. Wash your slipcover when you first get it to remove any irritants.