Problem: Article: Buy rhinestones or plastic jewels at a craft store and use super glue to attach them to your candle. Arrange them in a cool pattern or fun design, or simply sprinkle them across the candle randomly. Use matching colors on a plain candle for the best look. You can also buy rhinestones with sticky backs that can attach directly to the candle. Buy enough cinnamon sticks to surround the candle. Place a small dot of hot glue on the back of each and press it against the candle, placing it vertically with the bottom in line with the bottom of the candle. Continue all the way around the candle, then tie a piece of ribbon around them for decoration. You can embellish it even more with a sprig of holly or cranberries. For a simple, pretty decoration, use matching ribbon to tie a real or fake flower to the outside of your candle. You can even layer on multiple ribbons for a fancier look. Consider removing the flowers or cutting them shorter as the candle burns down. Choose a ribbon or yarn that matches or offsets your candle color, then twirl it around the candle to create a striped, candy cane effect. Tilting the ribbon at an angle, so that the stripes are slanting diagonally across the candle, makes it look even more professional. Use a paintbrush to spread Mod Podge or liquid glue on the bottom half or third of your candle. Roll it through beach sand, then let it dry overnight. When it’s done, glue a shell just above the sand, or tie it on with twine or string.  This method looks best with a plain white or cream candle. You can add as many seashells as you like.
Summary: Bedazzle your candles with plastic jewels. Ring your candle with cinnamon sticks for a homey look and sweet scent. Use a ribbon to tie flowers onto your candle. Wind bright yarn or fabric around the candle for a striped look. Glue on seashells and sand for a beachy vibe.

Problem: Article: Inspect the post attached to your seat's saddle. Locate the mark that indicates how far this should be inserted into the seat tube to achieve the maximum safe height for your seat. If desired, you can place it deeper than this for a lower seat, but always insert it at least this much to make sure your seat is securely in place.  A seatpost that is not inserted deeply enough into the seat tube can easily damage or destroy your frame if you attempt to ride the bike. If you want a higher seat than the insertion mark allows, you will need to purchase this separately. First, grease the seat post if you haven’t already. Slip it into the corresponding tube on the bike’s body. Push it in until the minimum insertion mark is inside the tube.  If grease isn’t included with your new bike, any waterproof, hi-temp grease will work. You can purchase this grease at any hardware store. Depending on the make and model, there should be either a bolt or a quick release mechanism on the outside of the seat tube. Whichever one it is, tighten this once you’ve inserted the post to your desired depth. Secure the seat post in place so it isn’t jarred out of place as you ride. Once the post is secure, move up to the seat’s saddle. If needed, adjust its position so it’s centered over the post. Then tighten its bolts to fix it.
Summary: Locate the minimum insertion mark. Slip the post into the tube. Tighten and adjust. Center the saddle.

Problem: Article: To keep the fastener closing well and lint-free, clean it once a month. Doing this will keep debris from getting excessively embedded, which is more difficult to remove than surface lint. If the fastener is on an item you wash in the washing machine, fasten the hook and loop sides together before washing the item. This will keep the closure from picking up stray threads or damaging your other clothes in the washing process. Anti-static spray, such as Static Guard, can make the fastener attract less lint. Spray the fastener after you wash your clothes, to minimize debris.
Summary: Brush lint out of the hook-and-loop fastener once a month. Fasten the hook-and-loop fastener together before placing it in the washer. Spray the hook-and-loop fastener with anti-static spray after washing.

Problem: Article: Like any stone, yellow sapphire occasionally contains inclusions and negative space inside the stone. When a gem-cutter slices into one of these imperfections, a small hole can develop. Most jewelers prefer to keep the hole in the gem rather than cut it away, but untrustworthy jewelers sometimes fill the stone with glass or borax paste to add weight and make the stone appear higher quality. Examine the stone by shining a light on it. Patches of unevenness are usually a good indication of this practice. Foil backing reflects more light, making the color of the yellow sapphire look more vibrant and the luster of the gem look brighter. The backing can be hard to see if the stone is already fitted into a setting, but careful examination of the base of the stone under magnification can often reveal a foil backing. Moreover, this potential falsification is more commonly found in antique jewelry, meaning that you may not need to worry about it quite as much if purchasing a new piece. If you have any doubts about the seller you plan to buy from, consider buying loose stones or stones with settings that give you a look at the bottom of the stone. Claw, tension, and channel settings are good examples. On the other hand, closed settings, like the bezel mounting, are often used by scammers to hide flaws and evidence of fraudulence. True yellow sapphire is a pure yellow, but similar, less precious imitations often have slightly different hues. Citrine has a slight green tint, golden topaz has strong traces of orange, and yellow tourmaline has a brighter, lemon-like hue. While a certificate does not give you the same assurance that physically checking the stone might, it does provide you with the satisfaction of knowing that the stone was checked and approved by an official, trusted organization.  Look for certificates from national gem societies like the Gemological Institute of America or the American Gem Society.
Summary:
Watch out for fillings. Be aware of foil backed stones. Keep setting in mind. Note the color. Look for a certificate.