If it is healthy and happy then it should be active and seem happy. Does it move around, eat seed, and drink water? While a budgie should be relatively calm when left alone, it is natural for a budgie to tighten its feathers when you come near its cage, so don't read that behavior negatively. Usually, the budgies from pet shops are not hand tamed, which means that you will have to be willing to take the time to help it get accustomed to your hand, if you want to be able to hold it. If you want to buy a budgie that is already hand tamed, you will need to go to a specialized budgie breeder. You can tell the age of a budgie by the black bars on the forehead. A young budgie (under 4 months) will have black bars all the way down to the cere, which is the fleshy part above the beak. Above 4 months, the bars will disappear. If the budgie is "molting" it is around 6 months old, this is a good age to train a budgie. This only matters if you have a preference and only works when they are old enough that the bars are gone. For males, the cere is blue. For females, the cere will be very light blue, beige, or brown. Male budgies are slightly better talkers, so if you are concerned with that you might want to make sure you get a male bird. However, a young healthy bird of either sex can be a great talker with the right training. If you are purchasing a budgie from a seller that has a lot of healthy and active birds, then feel free to pick your budgie based on looks. Budgies come in a huge variety of colors, so pick the color combination that you like best!

Summary: Assess your potential budgie's temperament. Look for a budgie that is young. Determine if your potential budgie is male or female. Pick a bird that is attractively colored.

Floor-to-ceiling length bookshelves may seem expensive, but you can replicate the effect without purchasing high-end custom furniture. Measure your wall. Instead of building one giant bookcase, purchase four identical smaller bookcases that will fit in that space. Place two side by side for the base, and stack the other two on top. Be sure to bolt all four bookcases to the wall for stability. An easy way to add a customized twist to an old bookcase is to wallpaper the back of the shelves. Find a wallpaper that matches your theme or color scheme. Cut the wallpaper to size of the backing of each shelf. Paste it on using wallpaper paste. Let it dry before you put items back on the shelves. If you are using the bookcase to display decorative objects like vases or figurines, you might want to choose a solid color for the wallpaper, so that more attention is drawn to your collection. If you are just using the shelves for books, you can choose a bold pattern, such as chevron stripes, polka dots, or a floral design. This will make the shelves an accent piece in their own right. Small ceramic tiles are great for decorating the backsplash of kitchens or bathrooms, but decorated tiles are expensive. Plain white ceramic tiles, on the other hand, can be cheap. With a little time and effort, you can turn tiles into something stunning and extravagant. Find a stencil of a design you like, such as a fleur-de-lis or a bird. Press the stencil down on the tile, and paint over the design. Let the tile dry, and you have an easy, beautiful tile. You can then adhere it to the wall using tile mastic. Good places for painted tile backsplashes include underneath cabinets or above a countertop. Do not paint the tiles on your floor or along your shower or bath. Too much water damage can ruin the paint. Fresh flowers are beautiful, but they can become costly. Instead, look for convincing fake flowers. Put together your own centerpiece, and arrange them in an inexpensive vase. You have an easy, reusable centerpiece. Go for flowers that look as close to real as possible. You might even be able to find ones that also feel soft and natural. Your guests probably will not know the difference. You can swap out flowers for each season and event, reusing the same flowers every year. Friends probably will not notice, but it will make it seem as though you are constantly updating your centerpiece. Artificial flowers can easily become dusty. If so they do not look luxurious. Also, this can be problematic for allergy sufferers and asthmatics Vases are easy to find, and they can be relatively inexpensive. To help jazz up an empty vase, you can fill it with some small items. This will add a touch of character to your decor without costing a ton of money. Some things you can fill it with include: Potpourri Shells Pieces of coral Marbles Buttons Sticks Wine corks Nice picture frames can be expensive, but you can manage a high quality look without paying a lot of money. Find inexpensive picture frames at a dollar store, craft store, or thrift store. Paint the frames with a color or design that pleases you. Gold and silver paint are easy to find if you want a more distinguished shade. You can add words as you like such as "Sisters" or "Friends Forever." This will make it seem personalized. Painting designs on your frames gives them a unique look. You can paint stripes, dots, or other easy geometric shapes.

Summary: Assemble your own built-in bookcases. Wallpaper the inside of your bookcase. Paint your own tile backsplash. Use fake flowers instead of real. Fill a vase to make a centerpiece. Repaint frames.

Molly bolts are the strongest of your options, holding up to 100 pounds (45kg) in straight drywall. A molly consists of a screw and a sleeve. The sleeve flays out against the backside of drywall to create a wide base of support. You will need a drill to install a molly bolt. Attach the bit that matches the size of your molly bolt. Remember that molly bolts create large holes in your wall, so choose your placement carefully. If you are using 2 molly bolts, predetermine how far apart you need them to be according to the size of your item. Use a tape measure to make the two marks the correct distance apart. Double check that the 2 marks are in line either using a leveler or by measuring down from the ceiling. If the item you'll be hanging has a wire hanger on the back, be sure to consider the length of the slack. You can test this by pulling the center of the wire tight toward the top of your object. Measure from the bottom of the object to where the wire catches. Keep the bit perpendicular to the floor. Use the same size bit as the bolt. For example, if you chose a 14 inch (6.4mm) bolt, use a 14 inch (6.4mm) bit. Place the molly bolt, the screw and the sleeve together, into the hole you've drilled. Some drywall flakes are normal and can just be brushed off the wall. Use your drill or a screwdriver to screw the molly bolt flush into the wall. As you screw, the sleeve spreads behind the wall and you will feel it tighten. If what you are hanging requires brackets, remove the screw by turning it to the left. The sleeve will stay in place. Place the screw through the bracket and screw it back into place. Line your item's hanging hardware up to the molly bolt and fasten them together. If you find that there is not enough space to accommodate the hanging hardware, loosen the screw slightly.
Summary: Choose molly bolts for heavy items up to 100 pounds (45kg). Mark the spot where you plan to hang the object. Drill a hole for the molly bolt. Insert the molly bolt into the hole. Screw the bolt down tight. Hang your item.