Q: Find a close friend or family member who you trust, and who you can call whenever the urge to shop strikes you. Tell them in advance that you are trying to stop shopping and ask for their assistance. Make sure that you choose someone who is able to talk you down from your shopping impulses. When asking for help, you might say, “I've been struggling with buying things I really don't need. Do you mind if I call you when I get a shopping urge? Are you willing to help talk me out of it?” Pick out a shopping buddy and plan monthly shopping excursions that you can look forward to. Make sure that you choose someone who is careful with their spending and who operates on a defined budget. Then, select an exact dollar amount that you are capable of spending on your trip and let your friend know that amount. You can find a financial advisor near you by entering your location and “financial advisor” into a search engine. Look for someone who has good online reviews. You also want a person who does not cost too much per visit. Then, sit down and talk with them about your spending habits and the changes that you can make. If you cannot afford counseling, talk to the advisor about any free services that they offer. They may provide free financial sessions or group meetings. Locate a therapist near you by searching “shopping addiction therapist” and your location in a search engine. Then, choose a therapist that fits your budget and schedule. In therapy, you may work on changing your shopping energies in new directions. You may also learn how to be more mindful of those purchases that you do make. Your therapist, working with your doctor, may also suggest that you take a medication to counter your shopping impulses. Anti-depressants are sometimes prescribed to compulsive shoppers. Look for a group in your area that meets to discuss shopping and other addictions. Debtors Anonymous has chapters in the United States and similar organizations exist around the world. Make sure to attend regularly and speak honestly to get the most out of your sessions.
A: Call a friend for support. Take someone else shopping with you. Talk with a financial counselor. Seek professional therapy. Attend a support group.

Article: Regardless of whether you are tiling a floor or a backsplash, you will have to remove any previous covering. This can include pulling up carpet or vinyl flooring, removing previous tile flooring, taking down wallpaper, etc. Many of these removal jobs can be a project unto themselves, but you can find help at How to: Remove Floor Tile, Take Out Carpet, and Remove Wallpaper. Take exact measurements of the area you plan to tile. You will need to know the total area in square feet (or square meters), so you can purchase the correct amount of tile. Once you’ve started on the project, you don’t want to have to stop to purchase more tile, thin-set mortar, or anything else, so purchase everything you need in advance. Consult with the tile vendor or a home improvement store regarding how much thin-set you will need for your particular job. You’ll additionally need buckets to mix the mortar, trowels to spread it, sponges to clean as you go, and a tile cutter to make exact cuts for corner and edge pieces.  Inevitably, you will lose some tile to breakage (dropping, cracking, chipping, etc.) during the process, so make sure to purchase extra. Due to the unique coloring of travertine, it also also doesn’t hurt to have extra matching tiles in storage in case any of the tiles chip or crack down the road. Once you have your previous covering removed and all of your materials on hand, you should prepare the surface for tile.  If you’re applying the tile to a wall as a backsplash, then you should remove all switch plates and use 80-grit sandpaper to sand the wall by hand. This will create a rough surface on the paint that will bind better to the thin-set mortar. Make sure to use a damp rag to remove any dust from the wall after sanding.  For travertine flooring, you need a clean, even surface, so remove any leftover residue from the previous flooring and mop to remove any debris. For a wood rather than concrete subfloor, lay down 0.5” cement fiberboard to create an even subfloor.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Remove any previous covering. Measure the area you intend to tile. Purchase all the supplies. Prepare the surface for tiling.

Q: The fabric that you’re dyeing should be wet when you dye it. Wash pre-used fabric to remove any stains or dirt. If you’re using new fabric, rinse it in water before dyeing. Be sure to wring out the fabric before dyeing it.  Tea dyeing will only work on natural fibers, such as cotton, silk, linen, and wool. It won't work on synthetic fabric, such as polyester. While you should wring out the fabric before dyeing it, don’t allow it to dry completely. When your tea has reached the desired color, carefully lift all of the tea bags from the water and discard them. Place the wet fabric in the tea water, making sure that it’s completely submerged.  It may help to swirl the fabric around with a wooden spoon or other stirring instrument to ensure that it rests at the bottom of the pot and completely under the water. Some areas of the fabric may start popping up in the water. Use other spoons or kitchen tools to hold the fabric down. Once all of the fabric is submerged in the tea bath, allow it to soak for at least 60 minutes. Keep in mind that the longer that you leave the fabric in the tea, the darker it will be dyed.  To ensure that the fabric is dyed a very noticeable color, you may want to soak in the tea overnight. It’s a good idea to gently stir or agitate the fabric in the tea bath every so often while it’s soaking. That will help ensure that it dyes evenly. You can lift the fabric out of the tea at regular intervals to see how dark it has become. However, be aware that the fabric will dry lighter than it appears when wet so you may need to continue soaking it longer than you might think.
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Wash or wet the fabric. Remove the tea bags and add the fabric. Soak the fabric in the tea for at least an hour.