the area with 3 inches (7.6 cm) of mulch. You can also use old hay or collect leaves in autumn to use as mulch. The hay or leaves will gradually break down and nourish the soil underneath, and while they do, they will keep moisture in and weeds in check.  You can also purchase mulch from your local nursery. Another option for the bottom layer is plain, brown cardboard. Avoid glossy or colored print or advertising brochures, and opt for basic newsprint instead. You will need quite a bit of newspaper, so it is helpful to save newspapers for a few weeks. The newspapers need to be wet when they are laid out on the mowed or cut ground. Leave the newspaper until it is completely wet and then remove. A wheelbarrow is ideal to use because it can be easily transported, but any large container will work. Your newspapers should have between 1 and 2 inches (2.5 and 5.1 cm) of overlap. Make sure you cover the entire space in your garden.  Spread thickly enough, the paper and other matter will block light to whatever weeds or sod you cover with it. Certain weeds, such as Bermuda grass, don't respond especially well to smothering and seem to come up through just about anything. If you try newspaper for such weeds, use extra newspaper (around 10-20 sheets) and make sure that the offending weeds remain buried on all sides for at least 2 years. Use more paper if the ground is uneven. Lucerne hay is ideal to use for this layer. It can be purchased from horse stables or your local gardening store. If you can’t find Lucerne hay, you can also use straw mixed with grass clippings. After the Lucerne hay, water the area until it is wet but not soaking. Continue to water after each layer you put down. Try natural commercial fertilizer. You can also use well-rotted horse, chicken, or cow manure as fertilizer. You can purchase fertilizer at your local gardening store. If you are using commercial fertilizer, use less than 1 in (2.5 cm). This is just your basic straw that is very easy to find. Make sure to cover the entire garden area. You can use the same mulch that you used underneath the newspaper. You only need 1 inch (2.5 cm), though you can use more if you'd like.

Summary: Cover Use newspapers as a barrier between the ground and your garden. Fill a large container with water and insert the newspaper. Layer 3-4 sheets of newspaper on top of the mulch, making sure to overlap. Add a layer of hay, straw, or grass clippings until you can't see the newspaper. Water in between each layer in your no-dig garden. Spread a 1 inch (2.5 cm) layer of fertilizer over the hay. Put down a 1 inch (2.5 cm) layer of straw. Finish with a 1 inch (2.5 cm) layer of mulch.


During a robbery it is important to demonstrate that you are not a threat or obstacle to the robber.  A good way to convey this is to remain calm and cooperate with the robber.  Work with the robber's commands to help keep both yourself and everyone else as safe as can be during the robbery.   Do not offer to volunteer or actively help the robber.  Only do what they ask of you. Listen carefully to commands and work quickly and effectively to fulfill them. Inform the robber directly about any steps you need to take and explain why you are doing them. Ask them permission for any actions like putting your hands in a drawer or your pockets before doing so. If you are given a command by the robber and you don't understand what they are asking, you may need to ask for clarification.  Doing so can be dangerous as the robber is likely to be highly agitated and nervous.  Try asking a question using some of the following techniques to make sure you keep the situation as calm as can be:  Keep your question direct and short.  Saying something like “I'm sorry. I don't understand.” can be simple enough and still get your intention across. If you misheard something try rephrasing what you thought you heard as a question.  For example “You wanted only 10 dollar bills?” You should ask for permission before doing anything that might alarm the robber.  For example “I must reach under the counter to get the keys.  Is this okay?” Never ask any questions that are not relevant to your own confusion about what the robber was asking. Normally during the course of a robbery you should remain as silent as you can.  However, there may be a time when the robbery asks you a question that requires a response from you.  Speaking honestly and directly can help keep you stay calm in your response.  Long responses during a robbery can increase stress and panic. Try to frame responses in a positive way, working with the robber and showing compliance. Always answer honestly. Never try to change the robbers mind. For example, if you are asked where money might be located and how to access it, you might reply “In the safe.  It's here behind the counter”.  Don't go into any more detail about the money or safe unless asked. Robbers do not want a fight.  Fighting will only get you and possibly other people hurt or killed.  Remain calm throughout the robbery and do not try to put and end to it by fighting the robbers or trying to get in their way. Move slowly and calmly.  Quick movements may appear threatening to the robber. Keeping track of details regarding the robber and the robbery can be of use to police and can also help to keep your mind focused and calm.  Pay careful attention to details about both the robber and what the robber did during the crime to help keep you relaxed.  Remember what the robber looked liked.  Take mental notes of height, weight, clothes, or other distinguishing aspects. Remember what the robber did.  Keep a mental record of everything the robber did and in what order. Don't stare or make eye contact with the robber.  Take quick glances only. Don't go out of your way to take in the details as this can put you in danger. Immediately after the robber leaves lock all doors and windows and contact law enforcement to report your situation.  Locking doors and windows will help keep the robber from returning as well as preserve the crime scene for when law enforcement arrives.  Work with law enforcement to explain the details of the robbery that you recall. Talk with others at the crime scene to help keep you calm and recall details about the robbery. Do not touch anything in the area as police will need to investigate it. Check the condition of those present once the doors and windows have been secured.

Summary: Cooperate. Ask for clarification in the right way. Speak directly and only if required. Do not fight the robber or offer resistance. Take note of as many details as you can. Call the police and lock all doors after the robber leaves.


. If you don't have a "Resource.cfg" file in your Mods folder, no mods will work. You can find the framework for mod installation at Mod The Sims, here. Simply unzip the FrameworkSetup file and place the newly-generated Mods folder (as well as its contents) into Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3. You can use any web browser on PC or Mac. Mods do not work on game console versions of The Sims 3 This downloads the mod file for the latest version of The Sims 3. If you receive a "Network Error" message when you click on "Version 14", right-click on it and click Open in a New Tab. The file will be a .package file and will be named "NRaas_Decensor_VR.zip".  You need a compressor program such as Winzip, WinRAR, or 7-zip to unzip the file.  Use the following steps to extract the contents of the zip file.  On Windows, right-click the .zip file and select Extract All. On Mac, double-click the .zip file and it should automatically extract itself. The Sims 3 mods folder is located in the following location:Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 > Mods > Packages. If you installed the mod correctly, your Sims should no longer be covered by a mosaic when they're nude. (You can then use the NRaas in-game menu to enable or disable the mosaic depending on when you want it to be active.)
Summary: Make sure your mod framework is set up Navigate to https://www.nraas.net/community/Decensor in a web browser. Click Version 14. Unzip the file. Drop the file into the Sims 3 mods folder. Start up your game.