In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This simple shelf is made from a picture frame. You can often find suitable, inexpensive frames at thrift and secondhand stores. Prioritize thick frames, as these will better hide the wooden 1x2 ledge you'll adding behind the frame. Including these, you'll also need:  1x2 boards (equal in length to the outside perimeter of your frame; thinner boards can be used for thinner frames) 2-inch screws Drill Glue Level Picture frame Saw Wall anchors (x2) You're going to need to cut your 1x2 boards to the dimension of your picture frame, so you'll want to choose a work area where you can easily clean up sawdust, like a place with a hard floor. You'll also want a wide, sturdy, flat work surface, and a surrounding area clear of obstacles and tripping hazards. If you don't have a hard floored work area available to you, you can cut down on cleanup by making a backyard work bench. Lay a wide, flat board between two saw horses on a flat stretch of ground and you're good to go. Your 1x2 boards will follow the entire perimeter of the back of your picture frame, creating a ledge on which you can place your pictures. However, your 1x2 frame should be slightly smaller than the outer perimeter of the picture frame, but bigger than its inner perimeter. Cut your boards to the dimensions of your picture frame using your saw.  Since you have chosen a thick frame, the outer perimeter around the outside of the frame will be larger than the inner perimeter on its inside. A 1x2 frame smaller than the outer perimeter but larger than the inner will allow part of the frame to extend beyond the 1x2 frame, hiding it, while the inner perimeter will extend beyond the frame on the inside to create a lip. The unpainted wood of your 1x2 frame can be made more appealing many ways. For example, you might add a coat of paint the same color as the wall on which you plan to hang your shelf, or you could stain the wood.  It'll be easiest to paint your 1x2 boards before they're assembled into a frame or attached to your picture frame. When painting and staining, follow the label directions carefully. Different brands may have special procedures or techniques to improve the outcome. Allow sufficient time for your decorations to dry before putting together your 1x2 boards into a frame. Paint and staining can give off harmful fumes. Work in a well ventilated area when doing either to prevent the injury or death. Lay out your now cut 1x2 boards so each board corresponds to and forms a similar shape to your picture frame. Use your drill to connect each board to its neighbor with at least two screws. Before you fasten together any boards with screws, take your picture frame and place it atop your 1x2 frame. If the width of the picture frame extends beyond the 1x2 frame inside and out all around, your 1x2 frame has been cut correctly. Depending on the kind of picture frame you've chosen for this project, the glue you use to fasten your picture and 1x2 frames together may vary. Lay your 1x2 frame so it stands on its long, narrow edges and:  Apply your glue to the entire upward face of the long, narrow edges. In most cases, your picture frame will be wood, and a general purpose wood glue will be most effective. Carefully lower the back of your frame onto the adhesive so the inside and outside perimeters of the frame extend beyond your 1x2 frame. The long edges of both frames should be parallel. Follow the instructions on your glue to determine the length of time you'll need to wait until it is dry. Working on your frame before it has dried could cause it to fall apart. Because of the way the wood is positioned, it may be difficult for you to hang your picture frame shelf without wall hangers. These should be screwed into place on the back of the 1x2 frame, in the upper left and right corners. and show off your pictures. For most medium sized frames, you should only need a single stud to mount your shelf sturdily to the wall. Large to very large frames might best be supported by two studs. Measure and mark where on the wall's stud(s) you plan to hang your shelf, then:  Align your wall hangers with the marks you've made to indicate the placement of your shelf on the wall. Check the shelf with a level and adjust it until it is perfectly flat. Use your drill to fasten the first wall hanger to the wall with a screw. Re-check the levelness of the shelf, and then fasten the final wall hanger with a screw.
Summary: Collect project necessities. Prepare your work area. Cut your 1x2 boards. Decorate your 1x2 boards, if desired. Assemble your 1x2 frame. Attach your picture frame to your 1x2 frame. Fasten wall hangers to the 1x2 frame. Install your shelf

Problem: Article: Depending on what part of the world you are moving from, Norway could be culturally and climatically very far removed from what you are used to. If you are moving from Northern Europe, the change will less dramatic than if you are moving from Central America or East Asia. The chances are that you have already visited and spent some time in Norway, if you have decided that you want to make the move over there.  If you haven't actually been there, it's sensible to try to book yourself a holiday and spent a couple of weeks travelling around the country. Talk to people and try to get a feel for the culture and sensibilities of Norwegian people. One of the biggest adjustments and potential barriers to living in a new country can be the language. If you don't speak Norwegian, you might have a tough time finding work and dealing with the administrative and bureaucratic processes of finding a place to live and register as a resident. Although English is widely spoken in Norway, it's a good idea to try to learn some basic Norwegian before you go.  Once you are there be sure to commit enough time to learning the language. Your experiences, relationships and opportunities will likely stay reasonably narrow if you can't operate in the local language. One of the biggest shocks to new arrivals in Norway might be the weather. Parts of Norway are in the Arctic circle, so you should expect plenty of cold, wind and rain. The weather does vary depending on weather you live close to the coast or more inland. As a general rule, the coastal areas will have milder winters, but will experience more wind and rain throughout the year.  The average winter temperature of Oslo is around -4 degrees Celsius, or 23 degree Fahrenheit. Winter snow and frosts can occur from October, all the way to April. In the summer months you can expect milder temperatures, and even the occasional heat wave. Norway has very long days in summer that can cause problems to people who have not experienced this before. In the winter, however, the long days are replaced by long nights. The impact of this will depend where you are moving from, but it can cause problems.  In the summer in Oslo, it will generally not get any darker than twilight. The further north you go, the longer the days. If you go far enough north you will reach a point where the sun doesn't set. In winter, the daylight in Oslo can be as brief as six hours. In Tromsø, above the Arctic circle, the sun does not rise for six weeks. One of the potential problems with living in Norway, is the relatively high cost of living. Housing costs and eating out can be expensive, and there are relatively high levels of taxation. Be sure to spend some time thinking about housing and other essential costs, as well as how much money you can expect to earn.
Summary:
Visit first. Research the language and culture. Be prepared for the weather. Consider the length of days and night. Understand the cost of living.