If you're planning to pick up color samples from the paint store, take along a photo of the original paint. Pictures won't give you an exact color match, but they can be helpful if you're trying to remember the general hue. If you can, try snapping pictures at different times of day, since the changes in lighting will make the paint look different. If you're in a hurry and don't have time to wait a few hours for the light to change, try taking pictures with the flash on and off, or with the main light on, followed by lamplight. Holding up a true white piece of paper or cardstock in the picture can help your camera to automatically correct the color balance. The lighting in the paint aisle won't be the same as it is in your home, and different shades can seem really similar, so it's important to bring the paint samples to the wall to compare the colors. Choose a handful of colors that seem close to the shade you want to match. If you're not sure what brand the original color was, be sure to get shades from several different brands, as well. If you like, you can also purchase or borrow a fan deck of colors from the paint store so you'll have access to all of the shades a particular brand offers. It can be tempting to just hold up the samples and immediately choose which one is the closest, but since the color of the room will change slightly as the sun moves throughout the day, you should hang the samples and come back to them every couple of hours. Of course, if none of the samples are a match, you will probably be able to tell right away. If one sample is a match early in the day and another matches better in the evening, ask the paint store if they can mix a shade in between. Most paint stores will sell you a small can of paint that you can use to paint a sample. If you can't decide between 2 or 3 different shades, purchase a sample size of each. Paint a small swatch of each color onto the wall and look at them for a few days before making your final decision. In addition to changes in light throughout the day, changes in weather can also affect your paint color. Your swatches might look different on a sunny day than they do on a day when that's overcast.
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One-sentence summary -- Take a picture of the original color before you go to the paint store. Choose a handful of samples to bring home with you. Tape the samples to the wall and examine them at different times of day. Paint a small section of each color on the wall if you're still not sure.

You may not be able to stop inappropriate laughing on your own, and that's okay! A therapist can help you identify what's causing your laughter and recommend better ways to overcome it. You can find a therapist by searching online. People may experience periodic bouts of inappropriate, uncontrollable laughter due to conditions like pseudobulbar affect (PBA), bipolar disorder, dementia, stroke, or other neurological conditions. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can help some people find relief from recurring bouts of laughter. Your doctor will determine if medication is right for you. SSRIs do not help all patients, and they could interfere with other medications. Both of these conditions can cause you to laugh inappropriately. With Tourette Syndrome, you may experience the laughter as a tic, while Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may cause you to laugh out of habit. Fortunately, you can learn to overcome these behaviors, though it is difficult. Cognitive-behavioral therapy can help you learn to recognize when you may laugh and learn to control it.
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One-sentence summary -- Talk to a therapist to address deeper issues. Ask if SSRIs may be a good option for you. Participate in cognitive-behavioral therapy if you have Tourette's or OCD.

Snip the corner off a bag of soil to create a narrow spout. Starting with the edges, go around the frame and pour in the soil until it just touches the underside of the hardware cloth. Give the frame an occasional shake while you work to level off the soil and help it distribute more evenly. You can also add a small amount of fertilizer to the potting soil to promote the health of new plants. Look for nitrogen-rich fertilizers and mix a light sprinkling into the fresh soil before you fill the frame. Formulate your own soil specifically for succulent plants by mixing two parts moist soil from your yard or garden with one part sand and small pebbles. Use a chopstick, screwdriver or slender wooden dowel to burrow into the soil about 1-1.5" deep. This will create a series of small holes that will make planting the seeds and cuttings much more expedient. Dig one hole for each plant you intend to grow. Make sure the holes are relatively narrow and that the soil around the opening isn't cracked or loose. Be careful not to make the holes so deep that you reach the plywood backing. Confirm that the holes you dig are wide enough to accommodate the root bulbs of larger succulent species. Insert the cuttings through the wire screen of the hardware cloth root-side down. They should fit perfectly into the holes you just opened up. After all the cuttings are in place, pat the soil around the visible portion of the plants to anchor them. At this point, you should begin thinking about how you want your finished living picture to look. This will give you an idea of what type of planting pattern will work best. Plant leaf cuttings at an angle to the soil, with the trimmed end below the surface. You won't hang your living picture right away. Seeds and young cuttings will need two to four weeks of constant sunlight and daily watering to begin growing. When the roots have spread and found traction in the soil, the plants will be resilient enough to mount without coming loose. For the first week or so, aim to water your plants once a day. Simply wet the top of the soil around each of the plants. As they develop, they'll require less and less water and general maintenance. Once the roots have secured themselves in the soil, you'll be able to mount the frame with no fear of the plants coming dislodged. Attach the hook or wire hanger to the upper portion of the plywood backing and display it in a well-lit section of your living room, kitchen, patio or garden. Take the frame down whenever you need to water the plants or add new fertilizer to the soil. You can also water the plants using a spray bottle. Give them a generous misting once or twice a day, and be sure to saturate the soil as well as the foliage. Make sure the soil is adequately drained before rehanging the living picture.
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Fill the living picture frame with potting soil. Poke small holes in the soil. Press the plant cuttings into the holes. Give the plants time to take root. Hang and care for your living picture.