A licensed inspector can confirm that it is safe for you to install a subpanel and won’t put too much strain on your electrical system. They can also issue a permit to add a subpanel if your area requires one and they can inspect your subpanel after you install it to verify that it is up to code.  The inspector can also advise what amperage your subpanel should be. Typical panels in the US have 100 or 200 amps, but older homes, or homes in other locations may only be able to support a 60-amp panel. An inspection and permit for your subpanel will ensure that you don’t have any insurance or liability issues. When you’re choosing a subpanel to install, get one that has all of the connectors, cables, and breakers that you need to install it. It’s also important that you use a new panel and attachments so you can install it safely.  Avoid purchasing used panels or cables or you could damage your electrical system and potentially cause a fire. You can find subpanels and attachments at hardware stores. You’ll need a subpanel, 4-wire feeder cable, feeder breaker, and connectors to complete the job. If you need more circuits to power your electrical devices, install a subpanel adjacent to your main circuit breaker. This will allow you to extend your circuitry if you need to use more, while also allowing you to shut off power to the subpanel when you aren’t using it. Place the subpanel about 1 foot (0.30 m) away from your main panel. A finished basement or a garage full of electrical devices needs a subpanel to fully power the room and any electrical devices you plan to use. Although the subpanel feeds off of the main breaker system, installing a new one also allows the room to have its own breaker box to control output in the room.  A newly furnished shed could use an additional subpanel inside of it so the main system isn’t overloaded. If you build an additional room as an add-on to your home, you may need a subpanel in it so your system can power it. Subpanels have an electrical current running through them, so it’s important that they don’t get wet or overheat. The steam and humidity of a bathroom can cause a subpanel to short out and a full closet could potentially cause the circuitry to overheat. You also needs to be able to access the subpanel easily and maneuvering inside a small closet may be difficult.

Summary: Consult with an inspector so you don’t overload your system. Purchase a subpanel with all of the connections. Place a subpanel near the main panel to add additional circuits. Install a subpanel to power an additional room. Don’t install subpanels in a bathroom or closet.


As you cut, try to visualize each piece coming together as the puppet; doing so will help to ensure you're cutting out the right size/shape for each piece. Leave approximately 1/8 inch/3.1mm seam. Use brown or neutral thread to sew the pieces together. Insert the two shorter pipe cleaner pieces into the legs and the longer piece into the tail. This allows for bending the legs and tail when the chipmunk is whole.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/2b\/Make-a-Chipmunk-Puppet-from-a-Glove-Step-11Bullet1.jpg\/v4-459px-Make-a-Chipmunk-Puppet-from-a-Glove-Step-11Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/2b\/Make-a-Chipmunk-Puppet-from-a-Glove-Step-11Bullet1.jpg\/aid2670298-v4-728px-Make-a-Chipmunk-Puppet-from-a-Glove-Step-11Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Be careful not to over-stuff the body and do not stuff the ears at all. Leave approximately 3/16 inch/4.7mm border for the opening. Fold the body opening inside the top and sew closed. Fold the top over the left, right, bottom and back over the top (the same way you might fold a caramel candy wrapper). Use brown thread to close the gap and sew shut. Insert the ears into small openings at the top of the head. Sew into the head. Use a backstitch to sew the tail, using differently colored threads down the middle of the tail.

Summary: Cut along the drawn lines with scissors. Sew along the lines. Flip each part right side out and bend the pipe cleaners into “U” shaped pieces. Add stuffing to the legs, tail, body and head. Sew the body, arms and tail using a running stitch. Create the head. Fold the ears in half so they resemble chipmunk ears. Stitch the tail.


There are as many types of curators as there are types of museums - art museums, history museums, children’s museums, science museums, and a vast range of specializations in between. You will need to choose what sort of museum you want to work for in order to pursue the appropriate education.  Consider what experiences have influenced your desire to be a museum curator. Were you inspired by an Aztec history exhibit you saw on a school field trip? Do you dream of working in a place like the Metropolitan Museum of Art? Be as specific as possible. If you know you want to work in a science museum, think about what aspects of science interest you the most. Chemistry? Physics? Astronomy? The more specific your choice, the more extensively you can educate yourself in it. Many colleges offer Bachelor’s degrees in museology, or museum studies, but it’s not absolutely necessary that you choose this as your major. Museums will look for candidates with extensive education and experience in a field that is relevant to what they’re curating, such as art or history, as well as knowledge of business administration, marketing, and fundraising. Bachelor’s degrees typically take 4 years to complete, although it may take more if you choose a double major. By this time, you should have some idea of what subject you want to focus on. If you became particularly interested in African art while getting your Bachelor’s in art history, look for Master’s programs that have a focus in African art.  Look at the faculty of graduate departments as well as the programs. Who you work with can have a great impact on your education, as well as your career. Many curators find jobs through the recommendations of professors in their field, so building a good relationship with faculty is a must.  Graduate programs typically take between 1.5 and 3 years to complete. Many lower-level curatorial positions only require a Master’s, but if you want to become curator at a national museum, you’ll need a PhD. This should be in the field you wish to specialize in. Because of the competitive nature of this field, a specialized degree is increasingly necessary. You want to demonstrate as much expertise in whatever you hope to curate as possible.  When you choose a subject for your thesis, it’s ideal to find something unique that will stand out from other research in your field. Educate yourself on what research has already been done and aim to make a distinctive contribution. PhD programs typically take at least 5 years (the average length, however, is 8.2 years).
Summary: Choose your interest area. Get your Bachelor’s degree. Get a Master’s in the field you wish to specialize in. Get a PhD if you want to increase your career options.