Problem: Article: Overly cold or overly hot water can discolor your leather, so room temperature water is best. How much you need will depend on how large the leather product you’re cleaning is, but you’ll need enough to cover the entire product. You should use a clean, soft sponge for this step. Dip into the bowl of room temperature water, and then ring it out to get it as dry as possible. The only way to remove water stains from leather is with more water, but you don’t want to use too much and damage the leather. Work from the center of the water stain out, wiping your damp sponge across the surface of the leather. Don’t scrub when you’re doing this, as this can cause water damage to the leather. You’ll want to wipe the entire surface of you leather with water as quickly as possible. If you allow one area to dry before the others, you might end up with a new water stain.
Summary: Fill a bowl with room temperature water. Dip a soft sponge into the bowl. Dampen the leather. Work quickly.

Problem: Article: Honeysuckle vines can grow quickly and spread out quite a bit during the blooming season. After the season is over, re-shape the plant to a more manageable size.  During the first few years of growing a honeysuckle vine, refrain from cutting more than 1/3 of the stems. Cutting too many stems off of the plant can cause it to die. Disinfect pruning shears with rubbing alcohol or bleach to reduce the spread of pests and diseases. Use your hands or pruning scissors to remove any remaining brown leaves or flowers from the vine before you begin to shape it. This will give you a better idea of the size and shape of your vine and can draw your attention to areas where the vine needs more water, sunlight, or airflow. If one area has a lot of dead leaves, prune around the area with your scissors to increase light and air flow to that part of the vine. The top portion of the vine tends to be more tangled than the bottom, and cutting off stems here promotes growth later in the season. Cut only the tangled stems, and work slowly at the bottom of the vine.  If you want to redirect the vine, trim more off of one side of the plant to encourage growth in the opposite direction. Avoid trimming any stems from the bottom of younger plants, as this “old growth” tends to support the plant. Without it, the vine might die. Leaf nodes are the part of a stem where the leaf begins to form from a “parent stem.” Hold your scissors at a 45-degree angle at the node, and make a clean cut all the way across the stem. No matter where you’re cutting, use this technique to prevent diseases and pests from overtaking the vine.
Summary: Prune the vine lightly in the late summer to shape it. Pull off or trim any dead stems and wilted flowers before pruning. Remove tangled stems at the top of the vine. Use a pair of sharp pruning scissors to cut just above a leaf node.

Problem: Article: Create a budget and a list before diving into a shopping spree. Use social media or just ask your friends if they want to have a clothing swap if your budget is tight. You don’t have to get expensive pieces like jackets or designer tops. Focus on smaller accessories that make it easier to switch up your look.  If you’re lucky to have your birthday fall close to the start of school, ask for gift cards or make a wishlist of clothes you’d like so your family and friends know exactly what to get you.  Think about the main outfits you’d need throughout the school year. Do you need gym clothes? Should you get a new winter coat? Look through your closet and see if you can find new ways to wear your clothing. You could layer older pieces with something new to create an entirely new outfit. For example, if you have a favourite pair of shorts you could still wear it in the fall if you layer it with a sweater and tights.  You could also wear a summer dress with leggings, a cardigan, and boots.  If you’re a guy, wear your favourite short sleeve shirt under a sweater so that the collar gives you the right touch of flair. Style can go beyond a wardrobe change. The start or school gives you an opportunity to reinvent your look. Rather than change your wardrobe, try changing your hair colour or style. You can also change your makeup and nail color. Make a statement with bold colours.  Find inspiration from celebrities or look on social media sites if you don’t know where to start. You can also mimic the look of an older student or family member that you admire. Pinterest is a great site to search for style as it allows you to save images and follow influencers.  Whether you’re just getting a trim or going for a completely different hair style, make sure you find a hairstylist that you trust. Don’t be afraid to ask them questions about what look suits the shape of your face and texture of your hair. You do not have to trim anything off your hair if you learn how to create different styles. For example, learn different braids or style your bangs. Research or ask a stylist which hair products work best for your hair. For example, gel is great for hold but gives you a wet look.
Summary: Get in some back to school shopping. Repurpose your wardrobe. Find a new style.

Problem: Article: The rash or blisters may not appear until as late as 48 hours after exposure, so do not wait to do this. If you identify poison sumac and know you have been exposed, pour rubbing alcohol over the affected skin as soon as possible. Because the toxin, urushiol, will not fully dissolve in alcohol, using a paper towel or other solid material to rub the alcohol-soaked skin may be necessary to remove a significant amount of the toxin.   Warning: the alcohol may temporarily make you more susceptible to further exposure, by removing the protective oils on your skin. Avoid areas where poisonous plants grow for the next 24 hours after applying alcohol, if possible. Wear disposable gloves during this process if your hands have not been exposed. Whether or not you applied alcohol, scrub the exposed area with lots of cold water. Do not use warm water because it will open your pores and make the exposure worse. You may also use soap, detergent, or specialized products such as Tecnu, but wash these off frequently so they do not dry on your skin along with any toxin they have picked up. If you develop blisters or a rash, you may take oral antihistamines to reduce the itching. You may also apply calamine, hydrocortisone lotions, or oatmeal baths for the same purpose.  If you develop large, oozing blisters, you may wish to visit a doctor for prescription-strength treatment. Ooze from blisters does not contain the toxin, so it cannot spread the rash. If you suspect you inhaled poison sumac smoke, seek medical attention immediately even if symptoms have not developed. Other serious situations that may require a doctor's attention include a rash on your face or genitals, or a rash anywhere that fails to reduce in size after a week, as well as eyes that are swollen shut, or trouble breathing. If you leave the sumac oil on tools or clothing, they can spread the rash for months or years after the initial exposure. Put on disposable gloves and wash tools with soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or diluted bleach. Store clothes in disposable bags during transport, then wash them in soap and hot water.
Summary:
Consider using a towel soaked in rubbing alcohol immediately after exposure. Wash in cold water. Treat the rash with antihistamines or lotions. Seek medical attention in severe cases. Wash exposed tools and clothing.