Problem: Article: If you notice any unhealthy leaves, you can simply remove them with your fingers. Rip the leaves where the discoloration starts so only the green areas remain. Look around the entirety of your plants and remove any discolored areas.  Use gardening scissors instead of your fingers if it is easier for you. This keeps your plants looking great and reduces the risk of disease. If you want your leaves to look polished and symmetrical, cut your leaves at an angle. Follow the shape of the other uncut leaves to make your leaves look realistic. This way, you can't even notice the leaves were trimmed! The cane refers to the stem of the plant. Use your fingers to separate the leaf from the cane, and use a pair of gardening scissors to cut off the leaf. Do this for any brown or wilted leaves you find. Make your cuts as close to the cane as you can.
Summary: Peel off any brown or yellow areas on the leaves using your hands. Cut your leaves to resemble the others if you want a uniform look. Snip off any damaged leaves growing out of the base of the cane.

Problem: Article: When you draw the drapes at nightfall, give them a gentle shake. This will remove any dirt and dust from the drapes. Shaking the drapes a little each night makes cleaning easier, as it removes unwanted dirt on a daily basis. Drapes, especially sheer drapes, built up mild amounts of dust even with regular shaking. If your drapes are looking a little dusty, dip a chamois cloth in warm water and run it over the drapes. Wring out the cloth thoroughly before running it against the drapes. Make sure to read the manufacturer's label before using cloth on the drapes. Some drapes may not respond well to certain types of materials. When vacuuming, use the upholstery brush or another detachable nozzle to give the drapes a light vacuuming. Set the vacuum for reduced suction when washing the drapes. If your vacuum cleaner does not have a reduced suction option, place a nylon sock over the nozzle before running it over the drapes.
Summary: Give your drapes a gentle shake each night. Use some water if necessary. Provide a light vacuuming regularly.

Problem: Article: At that temperature, you’ll stay comfortable indoors while saving money. When you go away from your house or go to sleep, turn your thermostat down by 5 °F (−15 °C) to preserve energy. Stretch a plastic window covering over the all of your windows on the inside. Apply double-sided tape around the edge of your window to attach the plastic insulation. Make sure the plastic is tight and doesn’t have wrinkles. Use a hair dryer on a low-heat setting to seal the plastic.  Plastic window covers can be purchased at any home care store. Once the windows are sealed, they cannot be opened unless you remove the film. Use small rugs for tight spaces or area rugs to cover a large floor space. Bare floors can feel a lot colder than room temperature and will make your body cold if you walk around barefoot. If you can’t put rugs down on your floor, wear slippers or socks around the house. Turn off your ceiling fan and look at the bottom motor housing. Many fans have a switch on the side that allows you to reverse which way the fan spins. Flip the switch and turn your fan back on. If the blades spin clockwise, it’s pushing the air down. Warm air rises, so reversing your fan will push the air back down to the floor. Purchase a small space heater and turn it on in the room you want to warm up. Close off the room as much as possible so the heat doesn’t escape. Let the heater run for 30-60 minutes before turning it off. Once the room starts to cool down again, turn your heater back on. Don’t leave space heaters on for an extended period of time or unattended since they could be a fire hazard. Some heaters have automatic timers to prevent them from being on for too long. Either ignite a wood fire or turn on your gas fireplace. The heat from the fire will heat the whole room the longer it burns. Once your room feels comfortable, you can put the fire out.  If you don't have a fireplace, find a portable electric fireplace at a home goods store. They help keep you warm and run only on electricity. Keep your chimney’s flue closed when you’re not burning a fire. Heat can escape from your room up through your chimney. Never let a fire burn unattended.
Summary: Set your home’s thermostat above 68 °F (20 °C). Insulate your windows with a plastic film to prevent cold air from coming in. Put rugs over tiles or hardwood to keep your feet warm. Reverse your ceiling fan’s motor to push warm air down. Use a space heater for extra heat in one room. Light a fire in your fireplace if you have one.

Problem: Article: Your body naturally produces oils that keep your skin protected and prevent drying out. However, you do lots of things throughout the day that remove these natural oils. The biggest threat to your skin's natural protectant is your bathing routine. Soaps which remove to much oil from your skin and water which is too hot both put your skin at risk. Lower the temperature of your showers as low as you can stand and use only soaps which contain moisturizers or are marked for "sensitive skin". You should also be sure not to bathe too often or for too long. Both can also wash away too much of your natural oil. Shower for no more than 10-15 minutes and no more than once a day. If you can, bathe only every other day. You have probably seen the advice to exfoliate dry skin. This removes the dead skin, preventing infection and allowing moisturizing products to absorb properly. This is good advice but you should follow it carefully. You don't want to exfoliate too often, first of all. Once or twice a week can be plenty, especially for sensitive areas like the face. You also shouldn't use harsh exfoliants, like a loofah or pumice stone. Instead, baking soda paste or a clean washcloth will get the job done without causing damage. It is also important to make sure the washcloth you use is clean. One of the reasons why things like loofahs cause problems is because items like that easily harbor germs and bacteria. Using a clean washcloth can help keep that problem from happening. When you dry your skin, be careful. Vigorous rubbing with a towel can not only irritate your skin, it can also remove too much moisture and oil. This can cause dryness or make an existing problem worse. Instead, air dry when you can and otherwise lightly pat your skin dry with a soft, clean towel or cloth. After you bathe or get your skin wet, you should always apply a layer of moisturizer to help lock in moisture and return the natural oils that you may have removed. This basic layer does not need to be thick, necessarily. Just a basic layer of protection can make a difference.  Lanolin cream is one of the best products for protecting your skin and maintaining moisture. This is a natural product which is produced by animals to protect their own skin. The most common US brand is called Bag Balm and can be found in most drug stores. For your face, however, lanolin can be a bit much and should be used only occasionally and in very severe cases. Otherwise, you should use a lighter product which is oil free and designed not to block pores or cause other skin problems. If you can, try to apply a thicker layer of product at night, and then cover the area in clothing to protect the product. This will give your skin more to absorb and more time to absorb it. Be aware, however, than most of these skin moisturizing products stain, so be sure to cover the skin with clothing that you don't worry about, like an old pair of sweats or pajamas.
Summary:
Maintain your natural oils. Exfoliate gently. Dry your skin carefully. Apply a moisturizer. Apply a thicker layer at night.