INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you are the team admin, you can edit your team settings to cover which channels are included by default for any employees joining your team.You'll need to enter your team's name to sign into Slack. This is in the upper left-hand corner of your screen; doing so prompts a drop-down menu. This will open your team settings menu, from which you can edit your default channel settings. This will allow you to edit your default channel settings. This will prompt a drop-down menu with all of your available channels. Default channels are added to a new team member's queue upon admission to a team. The "#general" channel is the only channel that remains permanently default; this means that all members of your team will automatically be added to the "#general" channel. This will save your changes. Your default channels have been updated!

SUMMARY: Open a browser and sign in to Slack. Click your team name. Click the "Team settings" option. Click "Expand" in the "Default Channels" section. Click the "Search for Channels" field. Click any channels you wish to make default. Click "Save" when you're done.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If necessary, one of you should get up and start the day much earlier than usual with your baby as they begin to adjust to the time difference. This is better than bringing them into your bed. Remember that if your baby's sleep is disturbed, the chances are that yours will be too! On the following day, allow plenty of sleeping during the early part of the day, this nap may be far longer than usual. Then restrict afternoon napping and put them to bed closer to local “bedtime”. Try following your baby's lead and soon you will all have adapted to the time change.

SUMMARY: Start early! Allow for sleeping in. Remember that babies are far more flexible than adults when it comes to adjusting to a different time zone.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Set out a stone or wrought iron bench where you can rest your legs after an afternoon of yard work or post up to enjoy some peace and quiet. Fill out open spaces with Adirondack chairs for gazing off at the horizon, or something more imaginative, like weatherproofed tree stumps configured in a ring like a campfire.  Situate your seating at sensible points throughout your garden. If it’s too close, it may crowd your home, whereas remote perches can seem like an afterthought. Tuck a bench into an alcove or behind a row of large flowering plants for a surprise hideaway that’s just out of view. Treat your garden like another room in your home, taking cues from your interior decor. You might group together a sofa, a couple oversized chairs and ottomans, or even a chaise lounge to make a gathering place that’s comfortable and cohesive. Reserve the centermost section for an all-weather coffee table to hold some light reading or a pitcher of lemonade.  Invest in durable outdoor furniture that can withstand exposure to sunlight, extremes in temperature, and other harsh weather conditions.  Teak, pine, cedar, and wicker are all attractive woods that are hard-wearing and naturally water resistant. If your garden butts up against a sitting room with a view of the outdoors, bridge the gap by keeping the furniture and other accessories consistent between the two. For example, you could have matching furniture sets on either side of the screen door or carry over a decorative theme from one area to the next. Leave the outer door open when you have company so your guests can pass back and forth from inside to outside at will. This throwback to childhood is a seating solution and aesthetic aid in one. Just take an old tire, fasten it to a length of rope, and loop it over a sturdy branch. It's sure to be a beloved fixture in your garden, even if no one ever sits in it.  If the black tire looks out of place, try painting it a quaint color, like powder blue or pastel yellow, so that it blends better with its environment. Make your tire swing part of the garden itself by filling the hollow rim with potting soil and converting it to an improvised planter.

SUMMARY: Provide some functional seating. Design a cozy lounging area. Create a transition with your porch or patio. Hang a rustic tire swing.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Most living rooms contain a sofa, armchair, side table, and coffee table. Look for these basic elements before adding extra pieces such as ottomans and additional tables. Look for solid furniture with sturdy wood frames and sinuous steel springs. High-quality pieces may cost a little more, but they tend to hold up better and last longer. Luxurious, high-quality materials will keep you feeling more comfortable and tend to last longer than cheaper fabrics. Stain-resistant fabrics are especially useful if you have young children, but they might still be a good idea even if you only plan on using the space for guests since spills and stains can happen to anyone. Foam is comfortable and durable. Some cushions may be filled with down, but down usually breaks and wears quickly. Lift one leg of the piece about six inches (15 centimeters) off the floor. If the adjacent leg has not risen as well, the frame is too flexible and too flimsy. Each piece of furniture in your living room should complement the others. Otherwise, your room will look chaotic and thrown together. If you have an interior design theme, such as modern or traditional, stick with pieces that fit with your theme. There are a number of ways to divide up interior design themes, but the main ones often include modern, contemporary, traditional, casual, and Old World.  Modern and contemporary furniture has sleek, clean lines and usually makes use of white, beige, or other neutral colors. Glass, metal, and shiny black lacquer are used more often than traditional woods. Traditional furniture is elegant. It tends to look a little more formal and may include details like rolled arms and skirted bottoms. Colors range from ivory to rich hues of red and other colors. Casual furniture is friendly and cozy. Many pieces make use of plaid, small prints, and other patterns. Old World furniture combines styles from French, Spanish, and Italian designs. Rustic, antique pieces are especially appropriate, and you should look for deep, earthy colors. Loveseats typically provide seating for two individuals. If you have a small family or only intend to use the space for entertaining an occasional guest, a loveseat could save you space while providing you with as much as you need. Chests, flat-top ottomans, and extra tables or seating can add a lot to a large living room, but too many of these pieces will crowd out a smaller space.

SUMMARY:
Start with the basics. Buy investment pieces. Look for high-quality, stain-resistant fabrics. Look for cushions made of wrapped foam. Test the strength of the frame. Coordinate your pieces. Know your themes. Opt for a loveseat instead of a sofa if you have a smaller space. Fill the room in with additional pieces as space allows.