Look for particularly bulky sets of leaves and branches or branches that should be shortened, and follow these down to the main branch. You should be cutting as far down as you see greenery using pruning shears, making a cut at the base of a branch if possible. To cut down as far as you see greenery, look at the branch and see where the leaves are growing on it. Only cut as far down as the greenery is growing. Overgrown boxwoods become super thick, not allowing light or air to reach the middle of the shrub, which results in an unhealthy plant. On boxwoods that have not been trimmed in several years, decrease the size of the shrub over many growing seasons. Only cut of the total shrub so it stays healthy. This will help tame the shrub while also making the boxwood look better for the viewer. Use pruning shears to clip off stray taller branches so that the shrub is level and rounded. Many times, the stems sticking out will be new growth showing lighter green colored leaves. Instead of focusing on making the outer layer of the shrub look its best, pull aside the branches of the boxwood to look inside. Make sure you're pruning branches that you can't easily see as well as the ones that you can. If your boxwoods have grown an incredible amount and a simple pruning won't suffice, get a pair of pruning loppers. Cut back the main limbs so that they're at a reasonable height, and work on maintaining the rounded shape of the bush. In this case, some of your branches may be leafless when you cut them back. Remember not to cut off more than one-third of the shrub each growing season. Pruning loppers have a longer handle and are great for more heavy-duty pruning.

Summary: Thin the plant to allow more light and air to reach the middle. Trim off branches that are sticking out above the shrub. Prune the whole plant, not just the tops that are easily accessible. Use loppers if the growth of your boxwoods are out of control.

Do not wait to begin cleaning when something is dropped on the furniture. Immediately use a towel for blotting if liquid has been dropped to avoid the liquid being soaked into the furniture. Once most of the liquid has been blotted up, you can use a cleaning solution to remove the stain. Dip a terry cloth in white vinegar or suede cleaner. Begin to rub the stain in a criss-cross motion. Rubbing in a circular motion can cause the suede to darken. Once the stain has lifted, allow the suede to air dry. If water has been dropped and dried, rewet the entire portion of the furniture where the water has been dropped. Then, use a sponge to absorb the excess moisture. The wet spot should blend in with the rest of the suede once it dries. Use a suede brush or towel if the water has just been dropped. Dip a terry cloth into alcohol. Do not saturate the cloth in alcohol; it should be damp. Rub the stain until it begins to lift. The alcohol should evaporate quickly. Sprinkle talcum powder or cornstarch onto the grease stain and then press it into the stain. Leave the powder in place overnight, and then vacuum it up in the morning. The powder should absorb the grease and remove the stain.Repeat the process if needed.

Summary: Clean up the stain immediately. Remove stains with white vinegar or a suede cleaning product. Sponge off excess moisture. Use alcohol. Apply talcum powder or cornstarch to remove grease.

Small bits of buildup can become caked on your clippers. In some cases, this may have accumulated in a crevice. This kind of unsightly buildup may even remain after sterilizing or disinfecting. Use a toothpick to scrape the buildup from your clippers. After you've popped the buildup free from your clippers, loose remnants might remain. Wipe the area with a dry cloth after using your toothpick to remove any remaining buildup. You may find that more rigid tools, like tweezers or a paperclip, work best to remove exceptionally stubborn buildup. Allowing your clippers to soak in a cleaning solution or disinfectant can cause buildup to loosen or dissolve. Generally, the longer you soak your clippers, the greater the effect of your cleaning solution or disinfectant will have. It may be most time efficient to set an hourly alarm and periodically check your clippers to gauge whether or not they need more time to soak. You might be surprised by how effective a simple dry scrubbing with a stiff bristle brush can be. Take your brush and apply it to your clippers. Switch your scrubbing direction and angle frequently while doing so. By changing the angle and direction of your brushing, you'll attack gunk and buildup from all sides, improving your chances of scrubbing it free. Since buildup has a tendency to accumulate in nooks and crevices, you may want to consider a small stiff bristle brush, like a toothbrush, to have better access to these narrow spaces.

Summary: Use a toothpick. Soak your clippers. Scrub your clippers.

Sit down and lean forward to put pressure on your abdominal muscles, as though you had a bowel movement. The tense muscles, in turn, will put pressure on your bladder. While leaning forward, lay your forearm across your lower abdomen and press gently. Do not press directly on your bladder, which could cause backflow to your kidneys. Repeatedly tap your bladder with your fingers, below your navel. Tap about a little faster than once per second, for thirty seconds. If necessary, shift around to find the best spot, and keep up the tapping until a steady stream has begun. Stroking your inner thigh or tugging on a pubic hair may trigger the nerves that control the bladder.
Summary: Lean forward. Push down low on your abdomen. Drum your fingers over your bladder. Stimulate the thigh or genital region.