Many health clubs, sports stores, and gyms with tennis courts have string mounts they use to restring racquets at a cost, usually somewhere between $25-$50 a job. The machines themselves cost anywhere from $200 to several thousand dollars, depending on the quality.   If you play tennis several times a week paying to have $6 worth of string put on your racquet can start to add up, and you'll be able to recoup the savings of buying your own stringing machine relatively quickly. The Gamma X-2 is a common tabletop model, with a 2-point mounting system and drop-weight tension. It's the cheapest and highest-quality string mount for the DIY stringer.  If you play a few times a year, or only on weekends, it probably doesn't make sense to invest in your own string mounting system. Pay to have your racquet restrung when the strings wear out, or find one you can use yourself for free. Start by cutting 35 to 40 feet (10.7 to 12.2 m) (10 to 12 m) of new string off a spool. For a basic 95 square-inch racquet with a basic crossing pattern, you'll probably need about 38 feet (11.6 m) of string to finish the job. In general, it's better to have cut off too much and waste some than start with too short a piece and have to start over. After you string up your racquet the first time, account for the extra you've used to tie the knots and cut a piece of the appropriate size for your racquet. Start with too much and home in on your ideal string length. Use a sharp knife, cut the old and broken strings out of the racquet as soon as possible after you decide they're worn out, or one breaks. Start with the strings in the middle of the racquet and cut towards the outside strings. Inspect the rubber grommets on the rim of the racquet for signs of wear and have new grommets installed if necessary. Depending on the specific restringing machine you're using, the mounting process will be slightly different. Secure the head and the neck of the racquet in the designated mounting brackets and press down on the clamps to secure it firmly. Adjust the tension as directed. 6-point mounting systems distribute the tension on the racquet more evenly, but whatever kind of machine you're using, you need to make sure the clamps are secured on the racquet. It should be tight enough to stay still when you shake the grip, but not so tight as to warp the frame.
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One-sentence summary -- Find a suitable stringing machine. Measure out the string. Prep the racquet for stringing. Mount the racquet on the stringing machine.


Brush your hair before putting on your ear warmer to remove any knots. Use your hands to fluff out your hair and to give it volume. If you have curly hair, you can use your hands instead of a brush so that it keeps its natural form. People with shorter hair can part their bangs on one side. Longer hair or hair that tangles easily are styles that are the most prone to get messed up by wearing ear warmers. If you are wearing a headband-style ear warmer, putting your hair up in a bun will make it easier to fit the ear warmer over your head without messing up your hair. Use a hair tie or hair clip to give yourself a high ponytail or bun before you put on your headband ear warmer.  You can also use a jaw clip to put up a portion of your hair while the rest of it hangs. This will give you a more bohemian look. Putting your hair up is not required, but can help prevent messing up long hair. Stretch out your headband ear warmer by pulling it apart from both ends. Hold it above your head and lower your hands so that it slides down and is around your neck. Once it's around your neck, position it so that the front of the head warmer pointing towards the front of your body.  If your headband attaches via a button on the back, you can skip this step. Most headbands will have a embellishments or logos on the front side. Knitted headbands are typically thicker in the front and smaller in the back. Finish by pulling your headband up over your forehead. Your ear warmer should be at an angle and cover both your forehead and your ears. If your headband attaches by a button in the back, instead of pulling your headband around your neck and up onto your forehead, you can simply attach the headband to your head on an angle and button the back to secure it. If you've put your hair up, then make sure that the back of the ear warmer falls below your bun or ponytail. If you put your hair in a ponytail or bun, you can let it down over the ear warmer or just keep it up.
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One-sentence summary -- Brush your hair. Put your hair in a bun or high ponytail. Stretch out your headband and put it around your neck. Pull your headband up.


Pour a little hydrogen peroxide over the stained area. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for twenty-four hours. Lift the plastic wrap and wipe away the hydrogen peroxide with a damp cloth. Repeat if necessary. Be careful with this method if your marble is dark in color, as hydrogen peroxide can lighten marble.
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One-sentence summary -- Spray the stained area with water. Try hydrogen peroxide.


If you're using an iPhone or iPad, you can download the app from the App Store. If you have an Android, you can download it from the Play Store.  See How to Install Apps to learn how to download an app to your mobile device. If you don't have a Google/Gmail account, you'll need to create one before you can access Google Docs. It's the blue sheet of paper icon (labeled "Docs") typically found on the home screen (iPhone/iPad) or in the app drawer (Android). It's in a circle at the bottom-right corner of the screen. If you're using an Android, this creates a new blank document. If you're using an iPhone or iPad, enter a title for the document and tap CREATE.  If you'd prefer to use a template, tap Choose template to open the template browser, then tap a template to create a document with that format. As long as you're connected to the internet, Google Docs will save your work as you type.  To adjust paragraph alignment and/or line spacing, double-tap the location where you want the change to begin, tap the Format icon (the A with multiple lines), select Paragraph, and then choose your options. To change the look of your text, double-tap some text to bring up the blue markers, then drag them to select the text you want to edit. Tap the Format icon (the A with multiple lines), select Text, and then choose your desired options. You can insert images, headers, footers, tables, page numbers, and more when you're in Print Mode. To turn on Print Mode, tap the three dots at the top-right corner, then slide the "Print layout" option to On. Then, tap the pencil at the bottom-right corner to return to the editor, tap the + to open the insert menu, then select the item you want to insert. If you want the document to be a collaborative effort with others, you can share it with an individual or group. Here's how:  Tap the Share button (a person with a "+") at the top to open the "Share screen. Type the email address of someone you want to share with into the "People" field. Tap the pencil icon to the right of the "People" box to view a list of permissions (View, Edit, Comment), then choose an option. Tap the Send icon (a paper airplane) at the top-right corner to email the document link. When you want to work on the document, just launch the Google Docs app and tap the document's title in the file list. To make changes, tap the pencil icon at the bottom-right corner to enter editing mode.
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Install Google Docs on your phone or tablet. Open Google Docs. Tap the +. Tap New document to create a blank document. Edit your document. Share your document. Edit the document in the future.