Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Set aside the money right away. Get self-sufficient. Get a second source of income. Find a roommate. Cut out the bad habits. Use cash. Adjust your perspective.

Answer: For most of us, this is a definite lifestyle change. We're used to getting our paychecks and celebrating until it's gone. Can't do that anymore, sadly. When Friday hits, set aside that magic number you swore to yourself you could save. When it's gone, you can't be tempted to spend it. If you can, have it put into a savings account -- or at least a different place than how you normally spend. Keep it in cash in your sock drawer (if you can resist the temptation) or, heck, make your mom hold onto it. This way you're automatically forced to live on the amount you're trying to live on. In today's technological age, that can be asking quite a bit. We're a culture of frozen meals, instant gratification, and constant entertainment. To live on a budget, that lifestyles gotta go. You have to do most of it yourself. Here are some ideas:   Start cooking. Not only is it healthier, but it's way cheaper, too. And if you can create meals a whole bunch at a time, you can freeze it and save it for a rainy day.  Grow your own food. This is taking cooking to the next level. Growing your own fruits and veggies is about as cheap as they come. Not only are you not paying those insane grocery store rates but you also get the satisfaction that you're feeding yourself. How many people can say that?!  Sew. How many of us get a hole in our clothes and then we throw them out? C'mon now, raise your hands. You know you do it. Instead of being wasteful, how about making, fixing, and sewing your own clothes? Alright, not exactly rocket science, is it? If you want more money, you need another job. But don't think of it as one where you're donning an apron and filling out paperwork -- even picking up a weekly babysitting gig can pad your lifestyle so you feel a little better about it (which is the main battle). It's about being happy; it's not about being rich. Craigslist. Seriously. There are so many little things you can do for an extra dollar, even if it is helping a divorced-soccer mom moving into her new apartment. And ask your friends! They may know of one-off gigs that are good for an extra $50. You never know until you ask! Another obvious step. Whether you live in the city or in a town with one stoplight, 6 bars and 9 churches, finding a roommate cuts your rent in half. And don't forget about the extra little perks! That's half the toilet paper, half of some of the food, and half the boxed wine on Wine Wednesdays. If your roommate is cool, at least. You could either get a roommate and halve your rent or move into a bigger place and pay the same -- both have their merits (though the latter doesn't exactly save money). And if you have to block off your bed with a curtain, so be it. Life will continue on. Hey, you could be sleeping in a corner on the floor! Because they can get expensive. The obvious ones are smoking, drinking, and drugs, but the list obviously goes on and on. If it's not core to your survival, you don't really need it. And if it's bad for you, you really don't need it. Sometimes we gotta get real with ourselves and this is definitely one of those times. Even if you're just addicted to the movie theatre, there is progress to be made here. Take an honest look at yourself: what habits do you have that are costing you unnecessary amounts of money? We all have them. And if you can't get rid of them, what cheaper substitutions can you make? Redbox, anyone? Having something concrete in your hands can make all the difference. Our minds can't totally grasp that when we swipe that little piece of plastic, money is vanishing from our bank accounts. Imagine if every time you used your card a little goblin came up and showed you the money that's no longer yours. You probably wouldn't be so keen on doing it! So use cash. You'll be more likely to hold onto it. A good idea to is to give yourself so much cash to spend for the week. When you're outta cash, that's it. Sorry, Charlie. It's rough -- but it'll teach you lickety-split to ration! For all this talk about money-saving life changes, one of the most important is mental. If you feel totally deprived not eating out at 5-star restaurants, this is gonna be rough. But if you can adjust your perspective and not feel deprived, this whole budgeting thing will be almost effortless. You run less of a risk of combating "frugal fatigue" and, well, going batty because of it. Budgeting isn't worth it if it drives you crazy! You do not have to keep up with the Joneses. You do not have any image you have to maintain, believe it or not. You can be happy having what you have. Life isn't about possessions at all. It's your mindset. If you're happy with your situation, you're happy -- and that's all that matters.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Look for areas on the door and jamb that show signs of rubbing. Look for differences in the gaps around the door. Open and close the door to locate trouble spots. Use pencil marks to verify rubbing areas.

Answer: In some cases, you can easily find the area that needs planing because the sticking has rubbed the surface of the paint on the jamb and the door. Areas along the edge where the paint is discolored or gone are the areas that you need to plane. If the discoloration is subtle, use a pencil and draw a circle around the area. This will help you find it when you are using the plane. If you don't know exactly where your door is rubbing, look at the gap between the jamb and the door when it is closed. The gaps will be smallest in the area where the door is rubbing. Once you have identified this area, you can look closer for additional signs of rubbing. Do this repeatedly while looking for the point where the door first makes contact with the jamb. You should be able to find the spots that rub by looking at where the door makes contact when the door catches. If the door doesn't close all the way, close it as much as you can and then push all around the door to see which areas feel loose and could close further and which feel tight. The tight areas are where the door is catching. Once you think you know where the door is rubbing, put pencil marks all over that area. Then open and close the door several times. If the marks are transferred to the jamb, this is an area of contact that needs to be planed down.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Be a good sport. Enjoy the conversations. Make game nights a regular activity.

Answer:
Model good sportsmanship for younger players by accepting defeat with grace, applauding your fellow players for clever moves, and offering to help other players if they are stumped. Showing that you value your time spent with your family members more than you value winning the game will set a good example for the rest of your family and take the focus away from winning the games. Family game night is a great time to engage in casual conversations with your family members. Playing a game helps to relax people and you may find your family opening up to you about things that they might not usually talk about. Make sure that you listen well and enjoy these little conversations throughout the evening. To get the most out of a family game night, it should be a repeat affair. Keeping game night on your schedule and encouraging your family members to do the same will demonstrate that you value this time with them. Over time, it may continue to be something that your whole family looks forward to as a time to bond and have fun! Try to hold your game night on the same day and time each week and prioritize it in your schedule.