INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you know someone who has stronger credit than you do, they may be able to help you get a credit card. That person could use an existing credit card and add you to the account as an authorized user. This would give you automatic access to a credit account, and your bad credit report is not likely to hurt your friend..  If you sign on as an authorized user, you must make sure that you pay your bills on time. If you are late with payments, any delinquencies will hurt your friend's good credit, and may result in having you removed from the account. Parents are the most common people to grant authorized user arrangements  for their children. Parents who have good credit can get a credit card, or use one that already exists, and add the child to the account as an authorized user. Before signing on as an authorized user, you should find out from the bank how your payments as an authorized user will be credited to your own credit report. If the lender says that your payments do not benefit your own credit history, then the deal is of little use. You may want to look for another lender in that case. The primary card holder might ask the card issuer to establish a separate credit limit for you as an authorized user. This can be kept separate from the primary user's credit limit. You should consider what you believe you will need and how much you can be sure that you will pay on time. Credit reporting agencies see you as an equal credit holder, even though you may just get started as an authorized user on someone else's account. To vendors and the credit reporting agencies, you are another co-equal borrower. The primary card holder is counting on you to make your payments on time. You need to manage the account and the payments carefully, to help rebuild your credit. This kind of deal is usually supposed to be temporary, until you can rebuild your credit and get a card on your own. Before you sign on as an authorized user, you should check with the lender to make sure that you will be able to terminate the relationship at some future time.

SUMMARY: Get a trusted friend or family member to help you. Verify that the account will help you. Know your credit limit. Manage the account carefully. Learn how to remove yourself from the account.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Choose either a neon purse, messenger bag, backpack, or clutch, based on your outfit. If you don’t mind a lot of color, try an oversized purse. If you want a subtle pop, use a small, cross-body purse. You can use a neon bag with a neutral outfit, or you can match your neon shoes to your purse, for instance. A neon hat adds a spark of color to your outfit, whether you are dressing neutral or using other neon tones. Pick a hat with a small brim for a subtle style, or choose a wide-brimmed hat for a glamorous look. You can also try a neon baseball cap or party sombrero. If you are wearing a dress or skirt, choose an oversized belt in your favorite color, then wear it with a solid-colored outfit. If you want a belt to wear with your pants and jeans, choose a belt in a bright color and pair it with your denim or neutral pants. Belts are a great way to accessorize and add some color to your look! Choose a thin, airy scarf for a spring and summer, or go with a thicker, wool scarf for the fall or winter. Pick a scarf in a neon hue, such as green, yellow, or pink. Then, wear it with either colorful or neutral outfits to add additional color to your look. Scarves look great styled casually or dressy! For example, drape a pink neon scarf over your neck after you put on a white shirt and pink miniskirt. Finish your look with pink flats and pink hair ties!
Summary: Go with a neon bag for a bright statement piece. Try a neon-colored hat if you want an electric final touch. Throw on a neon belt for a pop of color. Add a neon scarf to your outfit if you want a bright accent.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before painting, you’ll need to remove everything from the porch. If you have important things nearby like potted plants, outdoor furniture, or grills, you should cover them with a drop cloth to protect them from the paint. Sweep your front porch with a broom to get rid of dirt and dust. Try to get as much dirt out of the cracks between the boards as possible. A high pressure garden hose or power washer works great for spraying down your porch with water. This should remove any remaining dirt and debris so you can have a clean surface on which to paint.  For a concrete porch, scrub it thoroughly with a scrub brush, water, and a concrete cleaning chemical. Be sure to wear the appropriate protective gear to avoid dangerous contact with the chemical.  Since wood is a porous surface, you want to wait for your porch to dry completely before attempting to paint. It can take up to 24 hours, especially in humid climates. If your porch is covered with old paint, you’ll need to remove that before applying a new coat. Use an orbital sander to sand the old paint off the surface of the porch. You can also use paint scrapers to get some of the old paint off.  Wear a respirator when operating the sander to protect your lungs from debris. When you’re done sanding, clean up the dust and sand with a broom or vacuum so the porch is clean and smooth. Use painter’s tape to cover any places where do you not want the paint to touch. This should include where your porch touches your home. Use caution and a moderate amount of paint when painting near the taped areas so as not to get the paint underneath the tape. If you’re working on a concrete porch that has never been painted, you’ll need to etch it with a 5-10% Muriatic acid and water solution to help the primer and the paint adhere to the concrete. Dilute the muriatic acid with water per the bottle’s instructions.  Use a stiff-bristled brush to scrub the Muriatic acid solution onto the porch. Let the acid sit on the concrete until it stops bubbling.  Muriatic acid can cause severe burns and lung damage. Make sure you wear goggles, rubber gloves and boots, and read the safety instructions thoroughly before using this chemical. Thoroughly wash the acid solution off the concrete with a pressure washer. Once it has dried, vacuum up the remaining powder created by the acid so that the primer and paint will adhere correctly to the concrete. The finished etching should give the concrete the texture of #1 or #2 sandpaper.

SUMMARY:
Remove items from your front porch. Sweep away dust and debris. Hose down the surface. Sand and scrape your porch to remove any existing paint. Tape areas you want to keep clean. Mix a Muriatic acid solution if you’re working on concrete that has never been painted. Wash the concrete and vacuum the acid powder.