Carefully scrape around the faucet and the wall with a putty knife or a razor blade and lift up as much caulk as you can. Continue to scrape away at the caulk, removing small portions, until there is no more caulk on the wall and faucet. If your faucet doesn’t have caulk connecting it to the bathroom wall, you can skip this step. Grab the faucet with both hands and turn it counterclockwise. Unscrewing the faucet counterclockwise will loosen and remove it from the wall. As their name implies, screw-on faucets are screwed onto metal threads on your water supply pipe. Open the handles on an adjustable wrench and carefully place it around your faucet. Tighten the wrench around the faucet and slowly rotate the wrench in a counterclockwise motion. Rotate the faucet 2-3 full rotations. This should loosen it up enough so that you can unscrew it with your hand. If you’re having issues turning the faucet, you can use a screwdriver as a makeshift lever. Stick the screwdriver into the hole in your faucet and push it up to turn the spout counterclockwise. Once it’s loose, unscrew it with your hands. Once you’ve turned the faucet counterclockwise 4-5 times, you can simply slide it off of your water supply pipe. If you don’t need to remove an adapter from the pipe, you’re done. An adapter will look like a threaded metal piece that’s fit over your water supply pipe. There’s a recessed screw on the top or bottom of the piece. Remove the screw by turning it counterclockwise with a hex key or Allen wrench. Once the set screw is removed, the adapter should slide on and off the water supply pipe easily. Take the adapter off the pipe to complete the faucet removal.

Summary: Remove the caulk from around the faucet, if applicable. Turn the spout counterclockwise. Turn the faucet with a wrench if it’s stuck. Use a screwdriver if you don’t have a wrench. Pull the spout from the plumbing. Remove the set screw in the adapter if you have one. Slide the adapter off of the water supply pipe.


Put away any clutter and remove personal items from the room. You may also want to clear out a drawer and/or clean out the closet. Be sure to leave some empty hangers for guests too. The space should feel open and inviting. Start by dusting the room. Vacuum or sweep and mop the floor. Also, be sure to clean any mirrors as your guests will surely want to see if they look as good as your room makes them feel! Be mindful of any strong scents or odors in the space as well. Your guests may not appreciate the jasmine air freshener you love so much. Open the windows and air out the space if needed. . Take off the old sheets and make up the bed with fresh, clean ones. Tuck in any corners and make sure the comforter is straight and neat. Pile up the pillows and turn down the sheets to create an inviting place to curl up. Lightweight sheets such as cotton or satin are great for warmer months, while flannel or jersey sheets are better for colder months. Matching sheets and a comforter with a gender-neutral design would be best. lean the bathroom. Clean the mirrors, counters, sink, toilet, shower/tub, and floor. Make sure there is soap, a clean hand towel, and ample toilet paper. If guests are staying more than a night, empty a drawer or clear a space on the counter for their toiletries. It is also a good idea to make sure there is a plunger visible to prevent guests from having to ask. Check the electrical outlets and electronics, and put fresh batteries in the TV remote. Replace burnt-out light bulbs, ensure the clock is accurate, and check that the blinds or shades, and doors, will close properly. You should also do a quick sweep for any hazards, like a loose rug that could cause your guests to trip.

Summary: Make space for your guests. Clean the room. Prepare the bed . Ensure everything works.


Once the news is out, you may need to continue the conversation with your children as new decisions are made or as they slowly process the changes. Let them know that your door is open and that you will try your best to listen and answer any questions they may have. If you don't know the facts yet on your future living situation, tell them only what you know for sure. Then, say that you are still working out some of the details. Let them know that you will tell them as soon as you know. Never make assurances that you can’t stand behind, such as that they won’t have to change schools or that they will still see their friends every day. Tell your children's teachers, counselors, babysitters and other caregivers, the parents of their close friends, and any other adults they see regularly about your divorce plans. Your heads up will help them to understand that any significant changes in your child's behavior may be linked to your divorce. Ask these adults to keep you informed of any changes in your child’s behavior or mood. If your child is having trouble opening up about their feelings or struggling to deal with the changes, offer to enlist the help of a counselor. This may be the counselor at their school or a mental health professional in your community. A counselor can be a great source of comfort and advice for children who have trouble discussing their feelings with their parents—who very well may be the cause of these feelings. If either parent starts dating again soon after the divorce, your children should not be introduced to the partner until they are used to their parents being divorced. It will be difficult for the children to accept a new partner when they haven't even accepted the divorce yet.

Summary: Expect to revisit the discussion in the coming days and weeks. Don't promise things you can't deliver. Alert their teachers and school administrators. Take them to see a counselor. Avoid involving them in your new relationship.


For this fold, you will need a square napkin, a level surface to work on, and silverware. You can use either a paper or cloth napkin for this fold, though cloth will look more impressive. This fold works best with a napkin that has been lightly starched. Starch helps the napkin hold creases and folds. However, be careful not to overuse starch since it makes the napkin unpleasant to use while eating. Smooth out any noticeable wrinkles with your hands before you begin. Smooth the fold to crease the napkin. The crease will help the silverware pocket retain its shape. Your napkin should be in a rectangular shape with the open ends oriented towards you. Now your napkin should be a quarter of its original size since it has been folded in half twice. The napkin should be oriented so that the open corner is facing to the left. You will take the top left corner of the square and fold it down diagonally to the bottom right corner.  Make sure you only take the top layer of the square and fold it. Press down on the fold to make a crease. The folded triangle will now be on the bottom and the full square will be on top. The open corner of the square should now be on the top right hand side. Take the right side of the square and fold it over towards the middle. You will fold approximately one third of the napkin towards the center so the right edge of the napkin is now in the center of the rectangle. You will see a small triangle appear on the right side now that you’ve brought the triangle fold to the front. Press down on the fold to make a crease. Now, you will repeat a similar action for the left side. Take the left side and fold it approximately one third of the way over. You will fit the edge of the bottom left side into the small triangle fold that was on the bottom of the right side. Press down on the folds you’ve made to crease them. You will now see a pocket that your silverware can fit into. Press down on the folds again to make sure that they are secure. Now that your fold is finished, you can arrange your silverware inside of the fold. This fold is great for dinner parties since the folded pocket is an attractive way to hold your guests’ silverware.
Summary: Collect your materials. Set your lightly starched square napkin onto a level surface. Fold the napkin in half. Fold the napkin horizontally. Take the top layer and fold it down. Flip the napkin over. Fold the right side over. Fold the left side over. Flip the napkin over. Add your silverware.