Q: Enjoy being able to stay up late and sleep in the next morning! Don't set your alarm unless you have to be somewhere and give yourself a chance to catch up on your sleep. If you're under 12 years old, try to get 9 to 12 hours of sleep every night. If you're  over 13, aim for 8 to 10 hours of sleep. Remember to give yourself time to do things during the day. If you find that you're sleeping most of the day, you may want to set an alarm. You might feel overwhelmed by homework and reading for school during most of the year. Take advantage of your summer free time and pick up some books that you want to read for fun. Read fun books to take a break from your usual coursework or learn about something you're truly interested in. If you don't want to spend a lot of money on books or magazines, check your local library for materials. Take a break from the routine of school and enjoy just hanging out at home. Turn on some music to unwind or binge a few shows that you haven't been able to watch in a while. You can also catch up on movies that you didn't get around to seeing. You may want to see a local performance. Check your community's event calendar to find fun shows or performances to check out. If your room needs a new look, spend some time thinking about how you want to change it. Shop for new decor or paint if you really want to give the room a makeover. For example, if you think your room is looking a little too juvenile, change your bedspread and pillows. You might want to get new lamps or rugs, too! Summer's a great time to go through your things too. Donate or discard unwanted clothes and personal items to declutter your room. Writing in a journal or a diary is a great way to spend a few minutes every reflecting on how the summer's going. You could also use this time to write a story or correspond with someone else. Write to a distant friend or sign up for a pen pal program. You'll be matched with someone who lives far away and might make a new friend! If you enjoy writing stories, set a goal of writing a new short story every week.
A: Get some extra sleep. Read new books or magazines. Check out new music or catch up on your favorite shows. Redecorate your room. Start a journal or get a pen pal.

Q: Moluccan cockatoos are one of the largest species of cockatoos, so you will need a large cage for them. Make sure to choose a cage that gives the bird plenty of room to move around, get exercise, and play.  The cage should be minimum 30 in (76 cm) deep and 48 in (122 cm) wide, or large enough for the bird to stretch out its wings in all directions. The cage should be sturdy. Since cockatoos are chewers, they can easily destroy weaker cages that are made out of plastic. Instead, get a stainless steel cage. Moluccan cockatoos can get very aggressive towards other birds, and have even been known to kill their mates with their powerful beaks. While they are a quite social species, it’s best to give your cockatoo its own large cage, and not try to get it to share with other birds. Cockatoos are very social animals, which means they want to spend a lot of time with their humans. If you are gone a lot or don’t spend enough time with them, they can become loud, depressed, or destructive. Try to sit with your cockatoo for at least a few hours per day to keep it from getting lonely. Your cockatoo wants to feel like they are part of the family. To help with this, place the cage in a room where you and your family spend a lot of time. This helps keep the cockatoo calm and reduces the risk of it feeling lonely or depressed.  For example, a cockatoo who can see their family will play happily in their cage, while one in an empty room may screech, get stressed, and start feather plucking. Keep the cage away from the kitchen because the fumes from there can harm your cockatoo. Since cockatoos are so messy, buy changeable lining for your bird cage. You can use any kind of paper, such as newspaper, paper towels, or paper bags. The paper lays flat and helps you check the quality of your cockatoo's droppings.  For extra protection, you can also use bird litter and Yesterday’s News, a pelleted form of newspaper. Never use wood chips or shavings because they are toxic to birds. You can also protect the floor and area around the cage by placing a protective mat under it. Rubber mats are a good option since you can clean them very easily. Cockatoos need to be entertained, especially when they are left alone in their cage. Provide plenty of toys for them to keep their mind and bodies stimulated. Ropes, swings, puzzle toys, food toys, chew toys, and toys made of bright colors are all great choices.  Give your cockatoo plenty of things to chew up since cockatoos love to chew. You can buy commercial toys, or make your own out of bird-safe wood or cardboard boxes. Foraging toys are a great idea. Cockatoos hunt for their food in the wild, so providing them with toys where they have to hunt or work for their food can help entertain them. Cockatoos need to spend time with their humans each day. If they do not get regular interaction, they may become neurotic and resort to self-mutilation to try to comfort themselves. Take your cockatoo out of its cage each day and talk to it every time you’re in the same room with it.  Some cockatoos will like to sit on your legs when you watch television or work on the computer. Spend time with your cockatoo exercising them, such as playing fetch with it using soft objects. Make sure you let your cockatoo out in a safe environment. Any doors or windows should be closed, other pets should be put away, wires should be covered, and any substance that could harm the bird should be removed. Your cockatoo might bite your face if allowed on your shoulder. If you let them walk around on the ground, they’ll start to consider it their territory and might become aggressive to people walking nearby. To discourage generally aggressive behavior, make sure your cockatoo isn’t allowed on your shoulder or on the ground. A good way to spend time with your cockatoo out of the cage is to let it play on a jungle gym or play house. Set this area up in a room where you and your family spend a lot of time. Your Moluccan cockatoo will love this and get to spend quality time around their humans.
A: Buy a very large cage. Give your Moluccan cockatoo its own cage. Spend lots of time with your cockatoo. Place the cage in a common area. Place a mat under and around the cage. Provide plenty of toys. Spend time with your bird each day. Don’t allow your cockatoo to sit on your shoulder or walk on the ground. Set up a jungle gym.

Q: As plantation shutters are usually made of wood, cleaning with water is not recommended. A regular dusting is usually all that is necessary to maintain plantation shutters. Water can cause the wood to warp or become discolored, so never use water as a cleaner on your shutters. In general, stick to simple dusting to clean your shutters. You should only use liquid cleaners, such as vinegar, when shutters become very dirty. The less exposure to liquids plantation shutters have, the better. Even when using a liquid cleaner, make sure you only use a small amount. Socks and rags soaked in liquid cleaners should be just barely damp before you apply them to plantation shutters. Make a habit of dusting your shutters each week. If you remove unwanted dust regularly, this cuts down on the need to use liquid-based cleaners. Plantation shutters should have minimal exposure to any kind of moisture, not just water.
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Refrain from using water. Limit your use of liquid cleaners. Dust your shutters regularly.