Problem: Article: One way to get your mane sparkling is to dress it up with some iron-in hair charms. These hair accessories come on a sheet and are applied with a flat iron or curling iron. Peel off the hair charms and place them directly on your hair, then run a flat iron over the top of the charms to seal them into your hair. They will wash out easily with shampoo, and do not damage hair.  Try placing a row of star-shaped hair charms in a headband-shaped arrangement. Consider placing a long line of metallic stud-shaped hair charms on a lock of hair near your face. A great way to add sparkle to any hairstyle is with a piece of hair jewelry. Hair jewelry comes in all shapes, sizes, and styles. It is also reusable, which means you will be able to get more out of your investment in the long run.  Try a metallic gold, leaf shaped headband with a side bun for a goddess-like look. Add miniature metallic cuffs to your braid for an elegant, unique hairstyle. Try adding a sparkling hair clip to a low ponytail to add flair to your easy, everyday style. Add metallic or jeweled bobby pins to an up-do. Hair tattoos are an inexpensive, chic way to add some sparkle to your hair. They work just like a temporary tattoo for your skin. You simply lay the tattoo flat against your strands, dab with a wet cotton ball, and then peel off the paper backside of the tattoo. They wash out easily with shampoo.  Add multiple hair tattoos on either side of your part to dress it up. Try applying hair tattoos continuously from ear to ear for a headband that won’t budge. Hair tinsel is a great way to add sparkle and shine to your locks. It is a relatively inexpensive hair accessory you can purchase online, at a costume store, or at your local beauty supply shop. Most hair tinsel is simply tied in at the roots of your existing locks. It can be helpful to have a friend’s extra hands when you tie in the tinsel.
Summary: Iron in some star shaped hair charms. Try some sparkling hair jewelry. Try a sparkly hair tattoo. Try some tinsel.

Problem: Article: . A lawn aerator, available from tool rental companies, removes plugs of soil from your lawn to improve aeration and drainage. For a home lawn, one aeration each fall is usually enough. Aerate when the ground is soft enough to penetrate, but a little on the dry side to prevent compaction. Ideally, the machine should remove plugs about 2–3 inches (5–7.5cm) long, 0.5–0.75 in (1.25–1.9cm) in diameter. Pass over the lawn once or twice, or until there are eight or nine plugs per square foot (88-99 per m2). Leave the plugs on the lawn to decompose. If they're taking too long, break them up by dragging metal objects over the grass, or collect them to compost. Thatch is the spongy mat of roots and stems that build up on the lawn surface. Once it reaches 0.5 in (1.25 cm) thick, it will grow rapidly and prevent drainage and aeration. There are several ways to remove existing thatch:  The best way to remove thatch is additional core aeration, described above. Rent a dethatching machine to remove thatch less than 0.5 in (1.25 cm) thick. Do this only in early fall or late spring, when weather is cool and there are several weeks of growth left. Run a power rake over the lawn, frequently and shallowly. Deep power raking can cause damage. If thatch grows rapidly, try these fixes right after removing the existing thatch:   Topdress the lawn with a ⅛ in (3mm) sprinkle of soil, using the same soil as the lawn.  Conduct a soil test and adjust pH until it is between 6.0 and 7.0, or as recommended for your grass species. Add calcium carbonate lime to raise lawn pH, or sulfur to lower it.  Reduce use of pesticides, which may be killing earthworms that break down thatch. If water floods your lawn or runs off into surrounding areas, give the lawn half as much water as you currently use per session. Let the water drain for one hour, then give the lawn the rest of the water. This is usually a problem for dense clay soil and slopes.  Commercial wetting agents added to the water will reduce runoff, but won't fix a serious problem. If your lawn is seriously compacted or has a thick layer of thatch, aerate the yard as described above. Dew will not harm your grass, but "guttation" will. This is the formation of sugary water droplets along the blade edge, which attract disease and pests. To get rid of these, drag a hose or whipping pole over the surface, or hose them off with a brief spray. If your grass does poorly in shade make these adjustments to shaded areas:  Water less frequently but very deeply. Fertilize ⅓ or ½ as much as the sunny areas. Mow to 3 inches (7.5 cm) or higher. Reduce foot traffic. Minimize lawn use during frosts, when the lawn is vulnerable. If you need to break up ice, use as little salt as possible. Calcium chloride products are safer than sodium chloride or salt-laden snow.  Never use fertilizers to break up ice, as they will run off along with snowmelt and pollute water sources. Stick to light use in early spring until the grass dries out and revives. If there are bare spots, seed them early before weeds take hold.
Summary:
Aerate your yard once or twice a year Remove excessive thatch. Prevent future thatch buildup. Prevent surface runoff. Shake water droplets from grass surface. Improve poor grass in shady areas. Care for lawns in winter.