Get some memory wire, and measure out three coils. Cut them using a pair of wire cutters. Try to use the heavy duty kind, and not your good jewelry wire cutters. Memory wire is strong, and can easily dull a good pair of wire cutters. You must use braided leather cord. Regular leather cord won't work because it doesn't have any room inside for the wire. The recommended size is 6mm. If you can't get cord in that size, use the next closest one you can find. Do not tape over the ends, or you won't be able to feed the fire through it. Try to use a narrow piece of tape; cut it in half lengthwise if needed. You will be leaving the tape on the cord. If it is too wide, it will peak out from under the caps. Some cords have rubber tubing inside. If your cord has rubber tubing, simply thread the wire through it. You may have to use a pair of pliers to pull the wire through the cord at the end. This will make it easier to slip the end caps on. To trim the wire, push the cord down a little, the cut the wire using a pair of wire cutters. Repeat this step for the other end of the coil as well. Place a few drops of super glue into the cup part of the cap, then push the cap onto the end of the cord. You will need to twist the cap in order to get it all the way on. Repeat for the other end of the bracelet.  The tape should be covered completely by the cap, so you should not have to remove it. The recommended size is 6mm. If you are using a different sized cord, however, then make sure that you get caps that match that cord. For example, if your cord is 4mm, then get 4mm caps. If you'd like to add charms to your caps, get the kind that have loops on the end. You can use any color your want, but silver will look best with black leather; brass will look best with brown leather. Open up a jump ring, then slip a charm into it. Poke one of the ends of the jump ring through the loop at the end of an end cap, then close it. If you'd want a simpler bracelet, you can skip this step. This may take up to 24 hours. Once the glue has dried, your bracelet is ready to wear.
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One-sentence summary -- Cut 3 coils of some memory wire. Cut 18 inches (45.72 centimeters) of braided leather cord. Wrap tape around the ends of the cord to prevent it from fraying. Feed the wire through the cord. Trim the wire back from both ends of the coil, so that you have 2¾ coils. Glue an end cap or cord cap onto each end of the cord. Wait 30 minutes for the glue to dry, then add some charms, if desired. Let the glue dry completely before wearing the bracelet.


Draw desired shape on backing using your measurements, and cut it out with scissors or utility knife. Spray over entire surface of glass to be covered. Use your hands to press out air bubbles, starting in the center of the window and working out to edges.  The film can be returned to the original backing paper and stored for reuse later. If the film is not holding at the corners, use a hair dryer to warm the film until it is pliable, and hold it in place until it cools to room temperature and stays in place.
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One-sentence summary -- Measure the glass surface to be covered. Wash hands using soap and water to avoid transferring any dirt or oil to the cling. Place the roll of cling on a clean work surface with the backing facing up. Fill a spray bottle with water and add a few drops of dish detergent. Peel backing from cling film and position on glass. Spray the front of the cling film with the soapy water and use a squeegee or plastic card, such as a credit card, to press out any small bubbles. Remove film by wetting the surface with soapy water and peeling it off.


Your parents may not mind if you build a fort in your bedroom, but they may not be happy if you build a fort in their living room. Ask your parents if you can use and move the chairs, blankets, and pillows to build a fort. Try to use a room that already has the basics for your fort in it, such as chairs and a sofa. This way, you won't have to move furniture around that much. This includes the seat and the back cushions. You may find lots of treasures under these cushions. See if there are any worth saving (such as money and toys) and store them in a box. Discard gross items, such as trash and crumbs. No fort is complete without a treasure box. Take a cushion and place it on the seat of the sofa. Lean it against the armrest, so that the side you sit on is touching the armrest. The edge of the cushion should be touching the backrest of the sofa.  If you are using regular pillows instead, put two pillows on each armrest. You want the pillows to reach the top of the sofa, so you may need more pillows. Keep stacking pillows until they are even with the top of the sofa. If you have extra cushions, you can stand them on the edge of the couch, between the two armrests. Make sure that the narrow ends of the blanket are covering the cushions, and the long edge is covering the top of the backrest. Tug on the ends so that the blanket is stretched across the top of your fort.  Something light, such as a bed sheet will work the best, because it will be less likely to make your fort cave in. Blankets and comforters are thick and will make your fort nice and dark inside because they block out light. They are also heavy, however, and may cause your fort to cave in. You can crawl into your fort now, or you can make it even bigger by using more furniture and pillows. Push two chairs in front of the sofa and turn them so that they face each other. Lean more pillows against the legs of the chairs, and drape a bed sheet over the top of the chairs. For more ideas, read the part about building a fort around chairs.
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One-sentence summary -- Ask your parents if you can build a fort. Find a suitable room to structure your fort in. Take cushions off the sofa. Use the seat cushions to make some walls. Drape a blanket over the cushions and sofa. Think about expanding your fort.


Even if the zipper is structurally sound, sometimes some coaxing is needed. Gently unzipping the zipper further and then trying to zip it back up will sometimes solve the issue, especially if the zipper just caught on something. This step is common, so you may have already tried it. If you haven't, try pinching the fabric below the zipper to squeeze the garment into its zipped position. Do this while gently coaxing the slider of the zipper upwards. This step can help if the issue is caused by the teeth trying to pull away from each other. Another common tactic that you can try is pinching above the zipper. This tactic helps gather teeth together when they're having a hard time catching, and it can help in cases where the zipper is having trouble because your tailored slim-fit trousers or flirty cocktail dress are a little too tight. If the zipper is still sluggish, closely examine the zipper. Make sure there isn't anything like thread or hair stuck in it. If something is in the way, pull it out to see if that fixes the problem, as it can keep your zipper from closing easily. You may need to move the zipper back and forth as you try to pull the thread or hair out of the zipper. One of the most common problem areas for a zipper is actually the teeth. Over time, the teeth can get bent out of alignment. Look to see if all of your zipper's teeth are straight and in line. If they're not, you can use pliers to pull them back into place. Just don't be too rough, as you can pull the teeth off. Another option is to just replace the zipper completely. You can do it yourself at home, or you can take it to a tailor's to be replaced. Most sewing stores sell zippers you can use to replace the one you have. However, having a professional do it will be easier, and it doesn't cost too much.
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Coax the zipper. Pinch below the zipper. Pinch above the zipper. Look for anything in the way. Check the teeth. Replace the zipper.