Get in the habit of rinsing your razor blades after each use. This will keep skin and hair particles, soap scum and other debris from building up in the first place. Consistent cleaning will go a long way in extending a razor's lifespan, even if it's of the disposable variety. Once a week or so, disinfect your razor by soaking it in rubbing alcohol. The best way to store loose razor blades is in an enclosed case or similar container that shuts securely. If you use the razor to shave, you can rest it on a separate base or stand or position it upright in a cup to allow water to drain out of it. Keep the blade ventilated until it's dry, then put it away where it won't become damaged or cause an accident. Don't leave your razor sitting on the edge of the sink or on the alcove in a dingy shower, where they'll be in direct contact with soap scum and bacteria. These places also tend to be more humid, which increases the likelihood of rusty blades.

Summary: Clean the razor regularly. Keep your razor in a clean, dry environment.

The pinky of your non-dominant hand, or top hand, should curl just below the end of the club. Place your dominant hand, or bottom hand, just below your top hand. Keep the club in the creases between your palms and fingers instead of in the middle of your palms. For your bottom hand, your ring and pinky fingers should grip the club with the most pressure. For your top hand, your index finger should make contact with the most pressure. Your grip should be loose but well-controlled. Grip the club tightly enough to keep it secure in your hands, but keep your hands free of tension. Your non-dominant foot should be in front, or closer to the target. Position your back foot perpendicular to the target, and point your front toe slightly toward the target. Distribute your weight evenly on each foot, and keep your weight on the balls of your feet. Center the ball between your feet. The ball should be far enough away from your feet that your arms can hang straight down comfortably. If you have to reach, you're too far away. If you have to hold your arms close to your body, you're too close to the ball. Bend over from your hips so your arms can hang down comfortably. Imagine a clock face; the angle between 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock is 90 degrees. To bend at the correct angle, your back should be just past 1 o'clock, or around the 6 minute mark. Try looking at yourself in a mirror to gauge the angle of your hip bend. A good hip bend will allow you to rotate your hips and power your swing. Your body, the ball, and the target should all be parallel. Imagine you're standing on train tracks. Your feet should be on 1 rail, and the ball should be on the other.

Summary: Hold the club with a secure, natural grip. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Bend forward from your hips about 35 to 40 degrees. Square your shoulders, hips, knees, and feet with the ball.

Go through your clothes and pick out a garment with sleeves that are form-fitting yet comfy. This is usually a good sign that the arm holes are just the right size for you. It doesn't matter how long the sleeves arethe shirt you choose could be a t-shirt, sweatshirt, blouse, dress shirt, or sweater. It could even be sleeveless, as long as it has stitched arm holes. This method can come in handy when you want to get a better idea of your ideal arm hole size but don't feel confident in your ability to measure your own arm yourself and don't have anyone around to help you. All you have to do now is use basic math to find the sum of the pair of numbers you just wrote down. If the front seam was 714cm (2.9in) and the back seam was 712in (19cm), your final arm hole measurement would be 1434in (37cm). Add up your fractions carefully. If you make a mistake, your new shirt may not have the perfect fitted look that you were going for. Keep in mind that the number you end up with will only be an estimate of your true arm hole measurement, and won't be as accurate as more traditional measuring methods. Even so, it should still help you achieve a satisfactory fit when ordering or making tailored clothing.

Summary: Find a shirt or top that fits you well. Add the two measurements together to get your full arm hole measurement.

Photocopy your entire application before sending it off. In the event part of your application is lost, you can send in your photocopy. A photocopy also provides proof that you filled out the application entirely. You should read through your full application, not just your essay, at least a couple of times before sending it out. It's not uncommon to be nervous when filling out an application. If you're stressing as your write down basic information, you might accidentally misspell your street name or leave out a single letter or word here and there. Make sure all information is accurate. In addition to spelling and grammar errors, double check things like dates, test scores, and your course list. Inaccuracies on a college application may reflect poorly on you. You don't want it to look like you're willfully lying or obscuring information. Double check to make sure you filled out every part of a college application. Signature spaces are commonly overlooked. You will likely have to sign and date an application several times before sending it out. Make sure you didn't leave any spaces blank. Many colleges now prefer that students apply online. If you fill out an online application, make sure it actually went through. You will usually receive an e-mail confirmation from your school confirming your application was successfully submitted. You should also call the admissions office to double check.
Summary: Make a copy of your application. Check for spelling and grammar errors. Check that nothing is missing. Make sure your online application is successfully submitted.