Shelves can help organize any room by allowing you stack your possessions vertically. In a small room, wall-mounted shelves that hang are often the best choice.  Mounted shelves allow you to store items against the wall without taking up floor space. You can also mount shelves above your bed, allowing you to store items both above and underneath. When possible, use furniture that doubles as storage. For example, instead of a bedside table, use a cabinet or trunks that can double as storage. Trunks can be attractive nightstands. You can use them to store winter blankets that you only need to access once a year when the weather starts to get cold. If you use baskets or tubs to store your belongings, use attractive containers that stack on top of each other. These container get your things off the floor and hide clutter Windows create storage problems. You can't hang shelves or place large furniture items in front of them. A window box provides storage space as well as seating. Get a large wooden box with a lid. It should be slightly shorter than the bottom edge of your windowsill. Fill it up with your possessions. Then, close the lid and cover it with some large pillows. Now, you have a place to sit and enjoy the sunshine, and you can store things there.

Summary: Use wall-mounted shelves. Use dual-purpose furnishings. Use stackable containers. Make a window box.


In order to display the Language menu, use the Windows + Space keys. From here, you will be directed on how to change the keyboard shortcuts in order to make the language-switching process a whole lot easier. To change the keyboard shortcut, open the Language panel, which can be found using the following path: Control Panel > Clock, Language, and Region > Language. From here, click or tap on the Advanced Settings link that is present at the left side. This will direct you to the Language Advanced Settings panel.  From the Language Advance Settings panel, click or tap the Change Language Bar Hot Keys link, which is placed under the Switching Input Methods option. A new window will open named Text Services and Input Languages. This will be the location where you can change the keyboard shortcut for changing input languages. Click or tap on Change Key Sequence. Select the combination from the given options. When you're done, click or tap on Okay to complete the keyboard shortcut sequence.

Summary: Use the Windows + Space keys. Change the keyboard shortcut.


Eating dirt is a form of pica, or eating things that aren't food.  In some cases, pica is caused by a mineral deficiency in your dog's diet or a parasite infestation.  In other cases, however, eating dirt may simply be a sign of boredom. This is especially true in puppies and young dogs. A dog may also eat dirt to alleviate intestinal distress caused by eating something he shouldn't have. Were there any recent changes in the dog's diet, level of activity, or environment?  Does the dog show any other unusual symptoms or behaviors that might help explain the problem?  If you have multiple dogs, are they all eating dirt?  If your dog eats an unusual quantity of dirt, keep a close eye on him in case he did eat something he should not have and is experiencing signs of poisoning. If multiple dogs in a household are all eating dirt, it could be a sign of a deficiency in their diet. If multiple dogs are all eating dirt from the same location, however, it could be that there is something delicious in that dirt. Eating dirt may be a sign of anemia caused by dietary deficiencies or parasites. If the dog's gums are pale or jaundiced (yellow in color) take him to the vet right away for further diagnosis and treatment. Most commercial dog foods contain enough vitamins and minerals to keep a dog healthy, but some brands contain less minerals than others.  Check the label of your dog food and compare it to other brands to make sure it has similar amounts of minerals like iron and calcium. If your dog eats a raw or home-cooked diet, he may not be getting the nutrients he needs.  Talk to your vet about mineral supplements in that case. A dog may also eat dirt because he is hungry. If you have cut back on your dog's food because he is overweight, consider a lower-calorie food that keeps him feeling full instead of less of his normal food. If you can't figure out the cause of your dog's dirt-eating, or suspect it may be a sign of a more serious problem, bring the dog in for a check-up. During an exam, the vet can check the dog's overall health, order lab work to rule out deficiencies and diseases, and look for signs of parasites.  Some veterinarians may be willing to offer advice over the phone. You can try calling your vet first to talk about the behavior and get some suggestions of things to try. Check out the dog's feces. If he has diarrhea or produces a greasy stool it might be he isn't digesting his food properly. This can lead to an nutritional imbalance and the dog eats dirt in an attempt to remedy this. This being the case, a vet consultation is essential since the problem needs investigating and a solution found.

Summary: Learn some of the reasons that dogs eat dirt. Think about when the dirt-eating started. Check your dog's gums. Think about your dog's diet. Talk to your vet.


Using marble, granite, or any other solid surface is too hard and unyielding for a kitchen knife. This can dull your knife much more quickly. Choose a wooden cutting board instead of one made of plastic or any hard, solid material, such as glass. You should sharpen your knife annually. Honing is similar to sharpening, but it focuses more on removing nicks and recalibrating the angle of the blade. You should hone more often than you sharpen.  Some ways that you can sharpen your knife include: using an electric sharpener, sending it to a professional, or using a sharpening stone. You can find more specific instructions on how to sharpen your knife at this website: http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/04/knife-skills-how-to-sharpen-a-knife.html. While cutting, frequently rinse it off with hot water and wipe it clean to keep food from building up on the blade. This prevents the blade from dulling and working less efficiently.
Summary: Always cut on a cutting board. Sharpen and hone your knife regularly. Keep your knife clean while you're using it.