Article: By planning a meeting, you know when your parents will be listening to you. At the same time, planning a meeting lets your parents know how important a hamster is to you! Ask your parents what date and time works for them, and make sure to pick a time where they’ll be well rested and, ideally, in a good mood!  If your parents want to know why you’re plan a meeting, tell them you have a proposal you’d like to deliver. Good times to plan for are right after dinner or on the weekends - avoid meeting at high-stress times like in the mornings or before dinner. Make a presentation with all of the information on why you want a hamster. Include visuals with either a poster board or a PowerPoint. The time you spent on the presentation will also show your parents how serious you are! Show your parents you’re responsible before asking for a hamster. Pick up small tasks around the house, like helping your parents unload the dishwasher or do the laundry. If you have another pet, help your parents feed, walk, or wash it. . If you are planning on purchasing the hamster yourself or contributing money to the purchase, start saving money. Practice spending less, doing chores or other small tasks for money, or even getting a job. Showing your parents that you already have money saved during your presentation is another way to demonstrate your dedication and responsibility. Focus on speaking clearly and slowly, and prepare to answer any questions your parents might have. Be confident! Make sure your presentation has text and pictures that are big and easy to see.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Plan a meeting with your parents. Make a presentation. Demonstrate responsibility. Save up Practice your presentation.
Article: If your hair is normally straight, change your look by adding some waves or curls. If it's naturally wavy, try straightening your hair to transform your look. It sounds too easy, but a simple change in hair texture can completely change the way your face looks. Here are a few popular styles to try:  Long, beachy waves Pin-straight hair Bouncy curls If everyone else you know has long, tousled waves, maybe it's time to do something different. Consider cutting your hair in a chic, short style that will help you stand out from the crowd and look far more exotic than your peers. The fact that you were bold enough to cut your hair short will lend a mysterious air to your personality. Here are a few great short looks to consider:   Classic pixie cut  Rockerish faux hawk  Blunt bob If you have dark hair, try going blond for a look that's exotic to you. If your hair is fair, dye it dark brown or even black. Changing your hair color is one of the best ways to add an element of the exotic to your look. No matter what your natural hair color is, dyeing it a different color will instantly make you feel different.  You could also dye your hair a bold color. There's always something exotic about a midnight black or a peroxide blonde, but what about red with a streak of purple or strawberry blonde with pink tips? Or go for the popular  ombre look, with hair that fades from dark to light, or vice versa. Extensions are a great way to change your look in a heartbeat. With super long hair, the options are virtually endless. You could also get extensions that aren't your hair color or go for a dip-dyed or ombre look. And if you go the temporary route (the kind that just clips in), you can experiment until you find a look you love.  Extensions are hard to maintain. Think about how much work you want to put into your look before you go dishing out some cash for the extra hair. They're also damaging to hair if they aren't put in correctly, so make sure you see an experienced stylist. Hair wraps, feathers, beads, and other pretty accessories will make your hair look different from everyone else's. If you're looking for an easy option, find clip-ins to add to your tresses.
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Change the texture of your hair. Get a bold short haircut. Dye your hair lighter or darker. Consider getting extensions. Decorate your hair with accessories.
Article: Getting rid of the sewer smell emitting from drains can usually be taken care of by pouring a pitcher of water down the drains. After you add the water, pour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of cooking oil down the drain. The cooking oil will act as a seal to prevent the water from evaporating quickly. When you've discovered the source of the musty smell in objects, you have 2 choices: try to clean out the mildew and mold smell from everything infected by it, or simply to throw away whatever has the smell embedded within. If you are unsure whether or not the object can be saved, try to clean it. If the smell is still there, it is probably time to throw it out. Cleaning out the musty smell from books and papers can be very difficult. If you keep them, the smell will permeate the basement again, undoing much of your work in cleaning it. If you don't want to throw them away, you'll need to keep them in an airtight container or find a new location to store them. You can find airtight containers at most storage stores. If you don’t have a lot of space, another option would be to rent a small storage unit. If the musty smell is embedded into objects like furniture and rugs, you'll need to take them outside when the weather is dry. Ideally, when the sun is out and humidity is low. Allow them to be aired out and sun-dried for a few hours and, if possible, give them a few good hits with a broom to free dust and other particles that might carry the smell as well. If the furniture and rugs are still smelly, scrub them down with a fabric cleaner, which can be bought at many supermarkets. If you have clothes, towels, or blankets that smell, soak them in an all-fabric bleach for 30 minutes. Or, put them into the washing machine on a normal cycle. Sometimes, even airing out and cleaning will not kill the smell. In this case, it might be easier and more convenient to just start over by purchasing new carpeting and furniture for your basement. Borax is a natural mineral cleaner that kills fungus. That is why it is a perfect cleaner for basements. To use, pour 1 cup (240 ml) of borax and 1 gallon (3.8 L) into a bucket. Then, use a brush to scrub the walls and floors with the solution. Follow the cleaning by rinsing with water to remove borax residue. Bleach is helpful when it comes to removing stains that the borax couldn’t remove. Mix 2 cups (470 ml) of bleach and 2 quarts (1.9 L) in a bucket. Use a brush to scrub any visible stains. The bleach will remove the color from the stain and sanitize the area.  If you have windows in the basement, open them up while using bleach. Or, bring a fan into the basement. Wear protective gloves and a face mask before using bleach. Wearing old clothing or putting on an apron is a good idea as well if you don’t want to ruin your clothes. After the basement has been scrubbed down, bring in some fresh air to aid in the drying process. If you have windows, open them up. If you don't have windows, open your basement door and place a fan downstairs to help with air circulation.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Pour water or cooking oil into drains. Remove all mildewed and moldy objects. Store books and papers in airtight containers. Air out the furniture. Clean fabrics. Clean with borax. Remove stains with bleach. Deodorize and ventilate your basement.