Problem: Article: Use your connectors to attach the pieces of PVC pipe together to create a rectangular frame with two "feet." Build the frame as follows: Use the two elbow connectors to attach your 6' PVC piece to two of your 2.5' pieces. Use one T-joint connector on each side to attach those 2.5' pieces to two more 2.5' pieces (which will be vertical) and two 3' pieces (which will be horizontal) to fill the T-joints. Fill another T-joint connector on each side with the 2.5' pieces you just installed, two more 3' pieces (horizontal), and your two 2' pieces (vertical). Connect the horizontal 3' pieces in the middle with two T-joints and one 2.5' piece vertically between them. Make the feet by connecting two 1' pieces together with the end of your 2' piece on either side using a T-joint. Then add end caps to the open ends of all four 1' pieces. Use microphone stands as an alternative method for an adjustable stand. You may choose this method if you already have mic stands available, if you want to use less PVC pipe, or you want the height of the frame to be more easily adjusted. Build a simpler PVC frame of three long pieces for the top and sides of the frame. Then use two microphone stands with the extensions removed and slide the side pieces of PVC pipe over the mic stands so the frame stands upright. Adjust the height of the frame by raising the PVC higher or lower on the mic stands and placing a clamp underneath to keep in place. Or try using just one piece of PVC pipe for the top bar of the frame, then slide either end of it into a mic stand grip. Adjust each mic stand accordingly to change the height of the screen. Note that when using microphone stands, you may want to choose thicker PVC pipe, like 1" PVC, for sturdiness. Glue your PVC frame pieces together using PVC glue if you want to make the frame more permanent. Keep the pieces unglued if you want to take the frame apart later. Choose to glue if you're sure you want to keep the frame intact and at the same size and structure. It can still be portable due to the very light weight of the PVC. Choose to keep the frame unglued if you want to make it even more portable by breaking it down for easier travel or storage. Of course, this will require reassembly each time it's used.
Summary: Connect your PVC pipe. Try an alternative with microphone stands. Keep PVC loose or glue it.

Problem: Article: Heat gets into the house from sunlight through the windows. Pulling down shades and drawing drapes helps block the sunlight. Think of the room like your car parked in a hot parking lot forever. If you're interested, buy some quality heat-blocking shades for the windows. Wood shades or thicker, light-colored drapes will do the trick. They may not look very good, so add a curtain on top of the shades to cover them up if desired. If you're still rocking old school, high-wattage light bulbs, you've probably noticed how easily they heat up. And while it may seem insignificant, their power really does add up, especially if you have several. Turn them off and keep them off as much as possible. Desperately need lights? Look into energy-saving, dimmer bulbs that don't give off as much heat (and are better for the environment). LED lights are getting cheaper and cheaper, too. Opening upstairs cold air supply registers fully and all but closing downstairs air supply registers helps direct the cold air upstairs. You are literally rerouting the circulation of the air pushed out through your air conditioner. Be careful not to fully close all downstairs air supply registers. Enough air must go through the air conditioner in order to work efficiently. Rearrange furniture so that air supply registers are fully uncovered. Also remove blockages from air returns in all rooms. This ensures that good air circulation occurs in the upper floor. Take these items and move them to open walls. By placing things like bookshelves or tapestries against the walls, you can help keep cool from escaping. Floor fans help circulate air in a room, especially if placed well. They help prevent the cold air from settling near the floor of the upstairs rooms, whisking it up in an airy cycle. Place it in the corner where it can move the air across the room via an unobstructed path (tidy up a bit if need be). Then it can mix all the air, lowering the temperature. If you're in a spot, put a bowl of ice cubes in front of the fan and then let it blow. Immediate arctic wind, ready for deliver. With fewer objects in the room, air is allowed to flow, not get stale and stagnant, and get cooler. Tidy up the room, getting as much surface area in the open as possible. And now you can place your fan in the best possible place in the room, circulating the air around and around. A clear space can feel several degrees cooler.
Summary: Close the shades and drapes. Turn off the lights. Open upstairs registers and close downstairs registers. Move furniture from registers. Use floor fans. Get rid of the clutter.

Problem: Article: . Brainstorm a name for your business. It may help to create word clouds or a bulleted list of potential names. Perhaps you already have it narrowed down to 1 or 2. Ask friends for their opinions about the name to help you refine it. Examine your list of names to make sure the name you choose reflects the customers you are hoping to attract. If you ask others for their opinion about your names, try not to reveal your own bias, if you have one. They'll be more likely to give you their honest opinion. If you feel stuck, show a friend your business plan and describe your vision. Sometimes having another person there to suggest ideas helps get names flowing. . Ask your graphic designer to create a website for you. Test the demo version of the website by clicking on all the links and filling out any forms to make sure they work. Check to see that the site feels intuitive. Write down any tweaks or feedback for your colleague. Keep refining the website together until you feel your brand is well-represented. Be sure to try any merchandising functions, such as making a purchase, to ensure they work properly. . Work with your graphic designer to develop a company logo, packaging, business cards, and any special signage for your business. The more polished and professional your business appears, the more seriously people will take your shoe line. Work with your marketing professional to get the word out about your new shoe line. You can host a trunk show, run print advertisements, or offer deals to get people talking about your business. Draft a press release and send it to editors of local publications so they can help publicize your launch. . Start social media pages for your business on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter so your customers can connect with you online. You can let customers know of upcoming sales or styles, broaden your customer base, and enhance your business' image. Asking questions is a great way to connect with your customers online. You can ask them their preferences in color for a new style or just engage with the news in a fun way. Register your logos, products, and proprietary business imagery with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at www.uspto.gov. Before completing your online registration, query the site's trademark electronic search system to make sure your name and logos are not already taken. You can complete this registration online without the help of a lawyer for a fee. Trademark registration costs between $275 and $325 USD. If you're outside the United States, contact your nation's federal trademark office to register your business appropriately.
Summary:
Name your business Create a website Create branded materials for your shoes Develop a marketing strategy. Develop a social media presence Register any trademarks associated with your business.