Problem: Article: When you have grey walls, overhead lighting can cast harsh shadows. To avoid this, add lots of table and floor lighting to create a well-lit and warm room. Put a floor lamp next to each end of a couch, or install wall sconces as an alternative to using ceiling lights. Grey can sometimes cause a room to look and feel cold, and using lots of wood can help offset this. Show off a wood floor, set up wooden tables or chairs, or hang pictures made of natural wooden frames.  If your walls are a lighter grey, you can work with darker wood. For darker grey walls, opt for wooden furniture that’s a bit lighter. Make sure the furniture isn’t painted—you want to show off the natural wood color. You can create contrast by choosing wood that is textured or embellished. Patterns are a great way to make a monochromatic or neutral-colored room look more interesting. Choose rugs, pillows, chairs, and other decorations in different styles of patterns and fabrics.  Select a couch with grey and white stripes on it, or put pillows with floral patterns on solid-colored chairs. Pick out a patterned comforter to go with grey walls. Your rug is a great way to either add color to a grey room or keep the room in neutral tones. A striped rug made of bold colors will add color to a light grey room, while a white or cream rug will help lighten a darker grey room, A rug of the same grey that’s on the walls will create a neutral backdrop for you to emphasize your furniture and accessories. Choose furniture such as a leather couch or woven twine coffee table to give the grey room a natural feel. You can also find accessories and decorations made of wool, wood, linen, or knits.  Pick out pillows made of a knit fabric, or use a wool blanket to drape over a sofa. Hang curtains made of linen for a light, natural look. Use macrame or tapestries to soften the hardness of the grey and add visual interest.
Summary: Add table lamps, sconces, and floor lamps to create the right lighting. Select wood furniture to bring out warm undertones. Play with patterns to add texture to the room. Choose a statement rug to set the mood for the room. Create an outdoorsy atmosphere using natural materials.

Problem: Article: Composition refers to the ways in which objects or shapes are arranged within a work of art. For instance, shapes may be placed near each other, overlapping, spaced-apart, or arranged in a pattern. This influences the order in which you observe parts of the painting.  One way to notice things about the composition is to see where your eyes go naturally when you look at the painting. For example, you could say “I'm seeing that the artist has painted bright lights around the figure of the baby. It makes it really hard to look away from that corner of the painting.” In some paintings, you will be able to clearly see the brushstrokes and technique on the canvas. You can comment on the way the brush strokes catch your eye and give texture to the image. At other times paintings can look smooth, almost like a photograph. In this case, the artist is likely going for a real life effect.  You could say "This piece looks just like a photograph. How does the artist create such smooth lines?" Alternately, you may notice really thick brushstrokes or blobs of paint. You can comment on the sculptural thickness of layered paint. Colour is another important element in art and can be used to capture your attention. Colours can create a contrast between light and dark, or complement each other in a visually stimulating way. When talking about art, discuss how the color makes you feel, and what you think it communicates.  For instance, you could say "the light and dark contrast in this image makes a sharp distinction between good and evil in this piece." You can comment on the feeling of the painting that the color communicates: "This bright piercing blue invokes so much joy, yet the muted red tones of the background feel more like a warning."
Summary: Talk about the composition and placement. Comment on the lines and brush strokes. Notice the colors and contrast.

Problem: Article: Remove any labels from the bottle by soaking them in hot water and then scrubbing or using products like Goo Gone. Once the labels are removed, clean the inside of the bottle with soap and water to remove any powdery residue that may have accumulated. Use anything from beans to corn kernels to create rattling sound as your kitten bats the bottle across the room. While most pill bottles will have childproof (and kitten proof) lids, it's always a good idea to fill the bottle with edible items just in case your kitten manages to open it. Secure the top tightly before letting your kitten play with the bottle. If your bottle doesn't have a locking lid, you may consider gluing or taping the bottle shut to prevent the contents from spilling out. It's always important to keep a close eye on your pet when it plays with toys—especially homemade ones. You may also need to retrieve the bottle toy if your cat happens to bat it under a sofa or somewhere it can't reach.
Summary: Find an empty medicine bottle. Add some noisemakers to the bottle. Put the top back on. Supervise your cat while it plays.

Problem: Article: Unlike some pets, you can’t just put a fish tank or fish bowl in the car and go. Instead, you need to figure out how you will transport them. Most fish can survive for around 48 hours of travel, but beyond that you increase the risk that they will not survive.  When you stop for the night, you need to take the fish with you. Don’t leave them unattended in cars or trailers. If you need to fly with your fish, contact the airline to find out what requirements they have for transporting fish. Some of the water in your aquarium should be changed prior to moving and transporting the aquarium. This helps ensure that the water in the tank is clean. Switch out 20 percent of the water in the aquarium daily for five days prior to transporting the aquarium. When you are travelling, you don’t want your fish to mess up the water more than they have to. Fish can go around a week without food, so they will be fine during your move. Don’t give them food for 24 to 48 hours prior to transporting them. You shouldn’t pack the fish until you are ready to go. They shouldn’t be packed and waiting to be transported. You want to take as little time as possible to transport your fish. You should also plan to unpack your fish as soon as you reach your destination. They should be the first thing you unpack. Fish are not pets that are easily transported. You shouldn’t take them on vacation with you or carry them around in a vehicle for fun. Fish are very fragile, which means you should only transport them when it is absolutely necessary, like when you are moving.
Summary:
Plan for transporting your fish. Change the water for a few days before moving. Avoid feeding your fish for one to two days before moving. Wait until the last possible moment to pack the fish. Avoid unnecessary travel with your fish.