Problem: Article: Use a pair of wire cutters to cut through the cord. Make your cut at the base of the plug so you don’t shorten your cord. Once the plug is cut off, you should see 2-3 interior wires inside the main cable. Do not cut through any wires while your vacuum is plugged in since you can get shocked. Remove the covering on the last 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) of your cord so you can easily access the inside wires. Strip 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) of the inside wire casings to expose the copper underneath. Replacement plugs often have 2 parts: the prongs and the base. Unscrew the new plug to separate the pieces and slide the base onto the vacuum cord. That way, you can attach the prongs and slide the base over them to cover the wires. Replacement plugs can be bought online or from your local hardware store. Loosen the screw on the inside of your new plug so you can loop your wires around them. Hold the plug so it faces away from you. Wrap the white neutral wire onto the screw attached to the left prong and the black hot wire to the screw for the right prong. Coil the wires 2-3 times so they’re held tightly. Tighten the screws on the side of the prongs so the wires have full contact. Slide the base of the plug over the wires to conceal them and screw the base into the prongs. Plug in your vacuum to an outlet and try turning it on to see if it works. If it doesn’t work, check that your wires are attached to the correct prongs. If they are, then the plug was not the issue with your vacuum.
Summary: Cut the existing plug off of your vacuum with a wire cutter. Strip the inside wires to expose them. Feed the base of your new plug onto the vacuum cord. Wrap the wires by hand around the ports of your new plug. Screw the plug back together and test the vacuum.

Problem: Article: Streets near schools often have reduced speed limits during school hours — for instance 15 mph instead of 25 mph (25/40 kph) — that are designated by signs with flashing lights. Though this limit may seem excessively low when you do not see any children, small kids can hide easily or make sudden movements. In addition to the safety factor, remember that speeding tickets in school zones can be particularly costly. Before and especially after school, pay attention while on the surrounding streets and in nearby areas where children often hang out, such as playgrounds and parks. Kids walking home after school often have a lot of pent-up energy, and may in turn be less mindful of their surroundings. If you see either an extended sign or flashing lights, or both, know that children will be entering or exiting the bus at that time. In their haste, they may dart in front of your car unexpectedly.  By law, you cannot pass a stopped school bus whether you are behind it or facing it. Just be patient and wait for the bus to pull away. Be cautious driving near children even after the bus leaves, since you do not know their next move. Crossing guards often patrol busy intersections near schools, and in many cases are volunteers seeking to make their community a little safer. Show respect for their safety, and that of the children they’re trying to protect, by watching for them carefully and obeying their commands.  Whether there’s a crossing guard around or not, give younger children, who may walk more slowly, plenty of time to cross at pedestrian crossings. Basically, when you’re near a school:  Pay Attention; Be Patient; and Slow Down.
Summary: Obey the speed limit in school zones. Don’t lose focus just because you’re beyond the school zone. Never pass a school bus that has stopped and put out its stop sign. Obey the crossing guard.

Problem: Article: Speak with a trusted friend or even a professional to help you sort through your thoughts. If possible, speak to someone who has gone through the same experience as you.Hearing about another person's experience has been shown to provide greater insight than thinking of the outcomes on your own.  Another person may be able to give you ideas that you did not consider on your own or just be a listening ear. Go for a walk, cook, or do some other activity that requires you to fully engage your mind.  While you are occupied, your brain will unconsciously continue to work on your problems.  Once you return to your problem, you may have a different perspective or new ways about how to handle your situation. Spending time in nature can increase your creativity.  Leave your phone, electronics, and any other technology behind. Spending time in nature restores the part of your brain responsible for reasoning, problem solving, and task management.
Summary: Talk to someone else. Take a break. Go outside.

Problem: Article: Decorate your diary with words or drawings in any way you like. Use pencils, pens, or markers to decorate both the cover and inner pages with your own designs.  Try writing “My Diary,” your name, or another appropriate title on the front cover of your diary. You can also write “This diary belongs to:” on the first page and put down your name below it. Add page numbers, boarders, or other doodles on the corners and edges of your inner pages, leaving plenty of room in the middle of the pages for the writing entries you will do later. Note that this is an easy step to convert a plain notebook that you already have into a special diary. Draw shapes and letters with stencils, add colorful paper, or stick on your favorite stickers to your diary to make it more unique. Decorate both the cover and the inner pages with whatever elements you like.  Try writing a title on the cover of your diary with crisp lettering using a stencil. You can even create your own custom stencil online for any words or font you want.  Easily create cover art that you love by cutting a piece of colored or patterned fabric or paper slightly larger than the cover of your diary. Then fold the material over the edges of the cover and glue in place with adhesive meant for paper or fabric, depending on what material you use. Glue a printed photo or your own artwork to the cover of your diary for a personal touch. You can even add a sheet of sticky laminating paper over the page you decorate in order to protect the art.  Add a photo to your diary cover that illustrates the theme of your diary, if you have one. For example, you could attach a photo of your family or friends if you plan to write a lot about them, or a photo of a vacation locale for a diary all about your summer vacation. Create a collage of your own photos and artwork, or find images and art in magazines or other print sources that you or others don’t mind cutting up and gluing.
Summary:
Draw freeform lettering or designs. Use stickers, paper, or stencils. Add photos and artwork.