Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Measure for length before ordering or buying blinds. Test-fit the blinds before installing them. Mark, level, pre-drill, and attach the brackets, then add the blinds.

Answer: After you've done all the work to establish the correct blind widths, don't forget about measuring your windows from top to bottom as well! Measure each window from top to bottom at the center, left side, and right side, and use the longest measurement as your guide. If necessary, order blinds that are slightly longer than this in length for instance, if your measurement is 67 cm and your can only order either 65 cm or 70 cm, go with 70 cm. Before attaching the brackets to the window frame, clip them onto the ends of the roller blind and hold it up in position over the window. Make sure it fits according to the existing spacing and/or the markings you made while measuring or cut blinds to fit properly. Installing roller blinds will vary based on the specific design and manufacturer, so follow the instructions that come with your blinds. However, there are some universal recommendations to follow: Hold each bracket in position and mark the screw holes on the window frame. Use a bar/spirit level (and a string if necessary) to make sure your bracket markings are level before drilling. Pre-drill holes for your screws, and use anchors if you aren't drilling into a solid, sturdy surface. After you screw the brackets into place and slide the blinds onto the brackets, tug on them to make sure they are securely attached.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make sure you are not biting down on the mouthpiece. Avoid putting too much or too little of your mouth on the mouthpiece. Practice good tongue placement, or "tonguing. Make sure you are holding your mouth around the mouthpiece properly. Experiment with hand positioning. Research smaller clarinets.

Answer: You may be clamping down too hard with your top teeth, biting into the reed with your bottom teeth, or just applying too much pressure overall, which isn't good for your teeth or the reed. Try to loosen up a bit and relax your neck and jaw. You may not be taking in enough mouthpiece (thus not giving the reed enough room to vibrate), or you may be taking in too much. Adjust your mouth until you hear an improvement. You should also make sure your mouth is forming an airtight "pouch" around the mouthpiece. " Wrong tonguing techniques can put too much pressure on the reed and cut off the airflow unevenly for too long, which can cause squeaks. Place the top of your tongue tip at the very tip of the reed, and practice this technique to see improvements. To see if you have a correct mouth form, finger a high G (the one sitting on the line above the staff), and then hit the G# key. You should hear a clear altissimo E note. Hand position can be a common issue if your fingers are small, or if you are a new player. Your fingers may not be large enough to cover the tone holes, they may not be able to support the weight of the instrument, or they might still be learning proper finger coordination. If you are a young child working with a bulky clarinet, consider Investing in a neck strap. A neck strap can transfer the instrument's weight off of the arms and onto the neck. This can allow you to relax and focus on practicing. If your fingers are still too thin or too short, consider purchasing a smaller clarinet. Some varieties of small clarinets include the Eb clarinet and the Kinder-Klari clarinet. Some brands also sell clarinets with plateau-style keys so that even small fingers can close them.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Sew the interfacing and brim piece in loops. Cuff the brim piece. Fold the raw edges of the brim and iron. Sew the stiffener into the brim piece. Make ruffles around the circle. Pin the hat top to the cuff. Sew around the top of the brim to connect the two pieces. Finished.

Answer: Take the stiffener or interfacing and fold it in half lengthwise, to make the strip half as long. Then use a sewing machine or sew by hand to create a seam about inch (.63 cm) in from the edge that connects the shorter, raw edges of the interfacing. Do the same for the brim piece, so that you are left with two loops. Take the loop you made from your brim piece and cuff it in on itself to make it half its original width. This should leave you with a cuffed piece of cloth that has a folded edge on one side of its length and raw edges on the other side. After cuffing your brim piece, fold the raw edges of the brim piece inward about inch (.63 cm). Make sure to fold them over to the inside rather to the outside to hide the raw edges. Iron the brim piece, paying special attention to press the area you just folded over. Turn the brim piece inside out so that the seams are visible. Then tuck the stiffener or interfacing into the inch (.63 cm) "cuff" that you made by tucking in the raw edges. Sew by hand using straight stitches or use a sewing machine to sew the two fabrics together. Adjust your sewing machine's stitch length and the machine's tension to the highest setting. Then place the edge of the circular cloth under the needle of the machine and sew all the way around the circle, about inch (1.25 cm) from the edge. This will create ruffled pleats in what will become the puffy top of the chef's hat. Adjust the stitch length and tension of your machine back to the usual settings after you finish. If you don't have a sewing machine, hand sew using long, straight stitches and pull tightly after each stitch to create pleats. Slide the ruffled top part of the hat into the "cuff" of the brim piece you made, so that inch (1.25 cm) of the ruffled hat top is inside the open part of the brim. Pin all the way around the top of the brim to keep the top part of the hat in place. Hand sew or machine sew all around the brim where it overlaps with the ruffled top piece, about inch (.63 cm) from the top edge of the hat brim. When you remove the pins, you will be left with a handsome chef's hat that can be used for a costume or worn while cooking!

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Know how much space you have. Create multipurpose workspaces. Think vertically. Consider collapsible furniture. Use storage furniture. Use as much wall space as possible. Hang a hook from your ceiling Hang a rack in your shower.

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If you are going to maximize your space, you need to know how much you have. Measure the height of each room as well. High or low ceilings can affect the amount of space you have. Use a tape measure to find the dimensions of every room you have in feet or meters. Having a floor plan is helpful as well. The layout of a room is often as important as the size. It helps to have these measurements kept in a handy location, such as a purse or binder when furniture-shopping or thrift store browsing. Think about where you spend time in the apartment, and especially where you store your day-to-day work and entertainment. If you're using the whole place but still feeling cramped, try consolidating some of it. Similar tasks can usually be done in the same setting. Your reading corner, computer station, and work desk can all be in the same corner, for example. A bookcase can be a good way to divide a room, creating some division while also providing valuable shelf space. Look for other ways to divide a room that emphasizes these spaces, even without using walls. Consider non-traditional arrangements. For instance, if you do not entertain, and do not need a large table, you likely do not need a traditional dining room. Instead, a small cafe-style table may free up needed room. Or use folding tables if you do have friends over. Make use of every square foot, and think of using space right up to the ceiling. Select tall furniture instead of lower, wider pieces. You can install two rods in your closet, hanging shirts from the top one and longer clothing items from the lower. Try to go "floor to ceiling" with bookshelves, taking up as much space as possible. A bed can take up a huge amount of room in a small apartment. If you're willing to replace it with a roll-up sleeping pad, you'll have much more space during the day. Similarly, you can buy chairs that fold up under the table, or footrests that slide under the couch. An ottoman with space for storing cushions or books serves two purposes at once. A coffee table or end table with drawers gives you even more space in your living room. A bed with a trundle underneath it lets you use space that would otherwise have nothing but dust and lost socks. Use boxes and urns as decorative storage. They come in all shapes and sizes to match your decor and they are great for concealing a number of necessary items. From baking supplies to TV remotes to loose change, these art pieces can hold all kinds of practical objects. Try putting some bins and boxes underneath your existing tables and beds. You may not need to buy new furniture, depending on what fits. If your bed is too low to put things under it, you can buy a bed lift to raise it up. Just a few inches can create extra space for boxes and containers. There are containers that you can buy specifically made to fit under beds. Almost anything can be mounted onto a wall or placed on a newly installed shelf, freeing up floor space. As storage space, bookshelves are a great place to put decorative objects, and more space-efficient than end tables. For example, replace a floor lamp with a smaller lamp on a shelf. You can use shelf dividers as well to help organize your things, or create smaller, as needed shelves, to maximize the space you are using. The inside of closet doors can provide additional space to hang or mount items. A spice rack looks good, and can be very convenient, on the inside of a pantry door. Hanging pots and pans in your kitchen can save cabinet and drawer space, and makes you look like a serious cook. Hang bulletin boards on walls and doors. Reduce paper clutter in the kitchen with bulletin board or fridge magnets. Make use of the space on a closed door by hanging additional bulletin boards or decorations. If you have a flat screen TV, hang it on the wall. Don't get rid of the TV stand, instead use it for more shelf space. A cheap wine rack can be a great place for your bathroom towels. You'll be surprised to discover that rolled-up bathroom towels fit well in a wine rack, creating extra space in your cupboards. . Use this to hang houseplants or extra storage containers. If you have a high enough ceiling, you can go a step further and replace bulky lamps with a chandelier. A rack hanging from the shower head is a space-efficient way to store bathroom supplies.