Q: If you have a lot of books, or a collection of figures you’d like to display, shelves can really make the space look sophisticated. You can purchase a book shelf, and secure it to the wall, or you can install shelves directly on the wall.  You can then decorate the shelves with books, figurines, vinyl records, or a combination of many different things. Make sure you clean the shelves often, as they tend to collect a layer of dust rather quickly. For a more regal look, you can install wall sconces. A sconce is a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or lights. These come in a number of different designs, and may have electric lights or a place to install a candle that you can light. Installing one or two large sconces will give your wall a new look, especially if you also install a large portrait or photograph. Be careful when burning candles! Do not leave a lit candle unattended. If the wall is very tall, you can use tall furniture to help break it up. For example, by placing chairs or sofas which have high backs against the wall. These pieces will help break up the wall because they provide something interesting to look at, and take up some of the wall space. You can also try placing one or two tall plants next to the wall. These will have the same effect as the furniture, but make sure the plants can survive with the amount of light they will receive in that area. Be sure to keep the plant healthy and well-pruned! If the plant is brown and wilting, it will create an eye-sore in the room.
A: Turn it into a bookshelf. Install sconces. Place tall items in front of the wall.

Q: Using your non-dominant hand, grab onto the top handle of the box grater and hold it tightly. As you grate, use your arm to keep the grater pressed tightly against the cutting board or table.
A: Hold the grater by the handle.

Q: Don't use just any scissors—find some shears especially made for cutting hair, as these will be sharp enough to avoid tearing the ends of your hair when you cut it. A wide-toothed comb is also important when working with curly hair. In fact, the wider the better! This will detangle your hair and it won't stretch out the hair as much and will help prevent frizz.  Make sure you only ever use your shears for cutting hair. Using them on other objects makes them become dull more quickly.  Stay away from using razors if you have curly hair. This can damage your hair and promote frizz. Add conditioner and detangle your hair completely. Depending on the kind of conditioner you use, you can comb it through or just apply it and wash it. Detangling your hair will allow you to work with it more easily. Making sure your hair is properly moisturized will help you better identify what hair is damaged and needs to go—sometimes the ends of your hair appear damaged when, in fact, they're just dry. Air-dry your hair, or dry it with a microfiber towel, which is gentler on your hair. Air-drying or gentle towel drying will allow your curls resume their ordinary shape and length. Cutting your hair while it's dry allows you to see immediately what the final cut is going to look like. Furthermore, curls spring up and get shorter as they dry, so you're at risk of cutting your layers too short if you chop them while they're wet.  It's okay if your hair is a little damp, as long as it is not wet. Cutting dry hair gives you less control over it, so if you're finding it too hard to manage sectioning and cutting completely dry hair, you can lightly dampen it with a spray bottle.
A: Find some sharp shears and a wide-tooth comb. Wash, condition, and detangle your hair. Dry your hair.

Q: With a weight in each hand, stand with your arms at your sides and your feet shoulder-width apart. Curl your left arm to your shoulder and then raise your hand straight overhead. While you raise your hand, simultaneously lift your right leg up and forward until your thigh is parallel to the floor. Return to your starting position before repeating the same exercise with the sides in reverse to complete one repetition. Repeat for a total of 20 repetitions and rest for 30 seconds before moving on to the next exercise.  Use hand weights that are two to five pounds for all of these exercises. If you're a beginner, start with two-pound weights and work your way up to five as you build strength.  If you don't have a set of hand weights, you can use any two objects of equal weight that you are able to grip firmly. Start in a partial squatting position with your knees bent and feet splayed to the side. Hold a weight in each hand and leave your arms hanging in front of you. From this position, slowly stand up, simultaneously raising your arms up and in line with your shoulders. Continue upwards, standing on your toes with your heels about two inches off the ground. To complete one repetition, return to your starting position with these motions in reverse. Do a total of 25 repetitions and then rest for 30 seconds.  Time how long it takes you to do 25 repetitions at the beginning. As your strength improves, keep this exercise at the same time, but try increasing your repetitions. If you have trouble gripping hand weights for this exercise, you can try using velcro wrist weights instead. Stand with your legs apart, heels slightly raised off the ground. While holding your hand weights, throw a jab with your right hand towards your left side. Return to your starting position and throw  a jab with your left hand towards your right side. Doing one jab for each side is one repetition. Do a set of a total of 20 repetitions before resting for 30 seconds.  As you practice try to increase the number of repetitions you can do in a roughly two minute span of time. Heavy wrist weights are also effective for this exercise and may be less ungainly for throwing punches. Lie on a flat surface with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Hold the weights in your hands with your arms lining up straight with your shoulders and flat against the ground. Using your core muscles, raise your hips and lower abdomen until your trunk makes a straight line with your thighs. While raising your hips, simultaneously bring your hands together over your chest, holding your arms straight up. Keep your upper back on the floor at all times. Slowly return to your starting position to complete one repetition. Do a total of 25 repetitions to finish your workout.  To prevent injury or discomfort, do this exercise on a soft but firm surface like a yoga mat or carpeting. When you're first starting out, doing this combination may be especially difficult. Although not as efficient, consider splitting the bridge and chest fly into two separate exercises.
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Do a set of 20 opposite arm and leg raises. Perform a set of 25 lateral arm raises. Throw a set of 20 jabs. Do a set of 25 combination bridge and chest fly exercises.