Q: Mix equal parts olive oil and sugar in a small bowl to get a paste. Stand over your sink so you don't make a mess. Use a clean, soft washcloth to gently massage the mixture onto your lips using a circular motion. Rinse the mixture off with warm, not hot, water – cup your hands and splash water onto your mouth until it’s clean. Pat your lips dry and apply petroleum jelly or hydrating lip balm to moisturize your lips.  You can use white or brown sugar, but not powdered. Coconut oil is a tasty alternative to olive oil. The longer (and harder) you rub the mixture on your lips the more intensely it will exfoliate. Do this for about a minute, maximum.  Too much exfoliating can make lips sore or chapped. Oil-based scrubs are great for dry skin because they're very hydrating. Mix baking soda with water to form a gritty paste; you may have to experiment with the ratio. Use a clean washcloth or old toothbrush with soft, straight bristles to rub the paste onto your lips in a gentle, circular motion. Rinse with warm water, gently pat dry, and apply lip balm or petroleum jelly.  Baking soda and water do not moisturize your lips at all, so be sure to apply a moisturizing lip balm when you’re done. This scrub may be a good choice if you have oily skin around your mouth because it's non-greasy. Mix 1/3 honey and 2/3 sugar in a small bowl. Apply it to your lips in a circular motion. You can use your finger if you wash your hands first, or a soft toothbrush, clean washcloth, or cotton swab. Leave the paste on for 2-3 minutes. Wash it off with warm water – honey is sticky so it may take a few minutes of washing. Rub your lips gently with a cloth, then moisturize. You can also leave this scrub on overnight if you wish. After you apply the scrub, put a strip of paper towel on your lips and lightly push it down – this will keep the scrub from getting all over your bedding and face. Sleep on your back and keep your head upright. Remove the paper strip in the morning, wash the scrub off, and moisturize your lips well.
A: Try a sugar-based scrub. Apply a baking soda scrub. Use a honey sugar scrub.

Q: (This is where Skype displays your green checkmark to say that you are available online.)  Select the picture you want and click "Open" at the bottom (right hand side).  If you change your mind partway through, click "Cancel" instead of "Open." DO NOT simply re-select the picture you already have and click "Open," as the complete picture will be used and you will lose whatever zoom you had selected previously.
A: Open the Skype app. On the home page, top right, you will see a little circle with your current profile picture (or, if you have not chosen one yet, the generic little blue and white person's head icon). Single-clicking on this circle will expand the pane to show your full picture, with your Skype name and email address. On the *expanded* picture, single click and you will automatically be taken to the Pictures folder on your computer, where you can browse for a more suitable picture. Your Skype picture will automatically be replaced. WARNING:

Q: Gas-powered push mowers tend to be the most common choice for the typical suburban home lawn, but you actually have several options:  Manual reel mowers are powered only by you pushing them, and are an affordable and environmentally-friendly choice for very small, flat lawns. Electric push mowers are quieter and cost less to operate than gas models, but they're also heavier and more expensive. Corded models in particular are best suited to small lawns (0.25 acres or less). Gas walk-behind mowers come in both push-propelled and self-propelled varieties. Either is suitable for lawns up to about 0.5 acres in size.  Riding mowers cost more than walk-behind models, but will save you time with most lawns over 0.5 acres in size. They aren't safe for use on steep hillsides, though. Dull mower blades cause jagged cuts in your grass blades, which create brown tips and invite grass diseases. If your lawn looks ragged after a mow, it’s probably time for a blade sharpening.  You can expect to need to sharpen them 1-2 times per year. You can remove and sharpen the blades yourself with a few tools and some mechanical know-how, or you can search for "lawn mower sharpening near me" to find local pros. Even if your blades don’t seem to need sharpening, inspect them for damage every 3-4 mows, and brush or rinse away any built-up grass debris on the blades and underside of the mower. Many people mow their lawns too short in an effort to reduce how often they need to mow. This, however, leads to brown lawns and more weeds. Ideal mowing heights vary based on several factors, but usually fall within the range of 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm).  Measure from the ground to the bottom of your mower’s mowing deck, then from this point up to your blades. This total equals the mowing height. Look for mowing guides specific to your lawn type, such as https://www.lowes.com/projects/lawn-and-garden/mow-your-lawn-correctly/project. You can also contact your local agricultural extension program for advice. It is unsafe to add fuel to a warm mower engine, so give the fuel tank a fill-up before you start mowing. Check the oil level every 2-3 mows as well, and add oil as needed before firing up the engine. You’ll also need to occasionally change the oil and clear the fuel lines, or have a pro do this routine maintenance for you. Consider giving your mower a tune-up once a year at the beginning of spring. Some people mow their lawn like clockwork every Saturday afternoon, but it’s better to mow based on the height of the grass. Use the “1/3s rule” and don’t mow down more than a third of the total height of your grass each mowing.  So, if you keep your lawn at 2 inches (5.1 cm) high, wait until the grass is 3 inches (7.6 cm) high before mowing it. Check the weather forecast for dry weather as well. Wet grass can clog your mower, make compaction in your yard, and make it too slippery to mow safely. It’s better to mow in the evening after a dry day. This reduces clumping, lawn damage, and heat stress on the grass (and you). So plan accordingly. Walk around your lawn and pick up any branches, rocks, toys, pet waste, or other obstructions that could damage your mower or make a mess. Even more importantly, send your pets and kids inside, or at least to a secure area away from where you’ll be mowing. Some mowers can eject rocks or other flying debris at dangerous speeds, so it’s always best to keep other people and pets out of the area. Wear safety glasses to protect yourself from flying debris, and ear protection to muffle the loud mower engine. Also put on closed-toe, sturdy footwear and long pants to protect your feet and legs.  Put on sunscreen and wear a hat, even on cloudy days or if it's early or late in the day. Be sure to stay hydrated. Take breaks if you're mowing a large lawn, feel overheated, or start to feel tired.
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Use the right mower for your lawn. Keep your mower blades sharp and clear of debris. Set your mowing height based on your grass type(s) and climate. Check the fuel and oil levels before starting the mower. Mow your lawn on its schedule, not yours. Clear away lawn debris, pets, and kids before mowing. Put on protective eyewear, ear wear, and clothing.