Throw on a bit of paint and be creative! Paint an interesting pattern, a favorite animal or your name, for example. You could also add decorative elements such as costume gems, plastic toys, buttons, etc. Now you have a pencil holder made up of popsicle sticks.

Summary: Decorate the pencil holder as desired. Finished!


Apply sunblock to your cat’s sensitive skin until you can take it to see a vet. You can also keep your cat indoors on sunny days to prevent it from lounging in the sun. Close the shades to further block UV rays.  If possible, get a sunscreen that is made specifically for cats. If there is none available in your area, use a sunscreen designed for children and choose the highest SPF available. Always check the ingredients and avoid using a lotion that contains octyl salicylate and zinc. These are not good for cats, as they may swallow the product and be exposed to potentially toxic effects while grooming. It is unwise to make assumptions about skin lumps on cats. Skin cancer is rare, but when it happens it is often of the more serious sort. With this in mind, if you find a lump on your cat, get it checked by a veterinarian. Call your veterinary office and tell them what you have found. Make an appointment to have your cat seen as soon as possible, so that if there is a problem, you can begin treatment right away. A fine needle aspirate (FNA) involves harvesting a small sample of cells from the lump with a hypodermic needle. It allows the veterinarian to inspect the cells for signs of cancerous growth but it does run the risk of missing cancerous cells due to the small size of the sample. This is a non-invasive procedure that is done with the cat fully conscious and most cats tolerate the process well. A biopsy involves removing a wedge of tissue from the lump and sending it to be assessed at a lab. If the lump is easily removed, then an excisional biopsy may be performed. This means the vet will surgically remove the lump and will send a portion away for histology at a lab. A histology test determines if the lump is cancerous.

Summary: Protect your cat from the sun if you spot signs of skin cancer. Have your cat seen by a vet. Have a fine needle aspiration done. Get a biopsy done.


The first step in installing a storm door is deciding what kind of storm door you want. This comes down to your personal preferences and functionality requirements.   Do you want the storm door for additional security? For ventilation or energy efficiency? Or do you simply want to create a certain look? You can purchase storm doors made from metal, wood or vinyl/plastic, depending on the look you're trying to achieve. Decide whether you want a full view, ventilating or rollscreen storm door. Full view has a single pane of glass or a screen, ventilating has two glass panels which slide up or down to expose a screen, and rollscreen has a roll-up screen on a tensioned dowel which gives you the benefit of both full view and ventilating.  You will also need to consider your budget. Standard-sized storm doors can cost anywhere from $100-$300 (vinyl or plastic doors tend to be cheaper than hardwood or metal) while custom doors can cost as much as $500. Before you purchase a storm door, you will need to measure the height and width of your current door opening.  This will allow you to choose the right sized storm door from a range of standard sizes, or if your door opening has unusually tall or wide openings, you can use your measurements to order a custom storm door. To get your measurements, measure the width of the door opening from inside trim to inside trim, and measure the height of the door opening from the threshold to the underside of the header. Do this in three separate spots for both the width and height and take note of the smallest measurement for each, as this is the one you will be using. For more detailed instructions on how to measure for a storm door, see this article. Once you have purchased an appropriate storm door and are ready to install, it's time to gather your tools and materials. You will need:   Materials: Storm door unit, #8 x 1" screws.  Tools: Power drill, hammer, hacksaw, level, screwdriver, sawhorses, spirit level, measuring tape. Open up the box containing the storm door unit and find the instruction manual. Cross-reference the list of parts on the instructions with the contents of the box to ensure nothing is missing. As storm door installation varies slightly depending on make and model, check the instructions to see if any additional tools or materials are required. Before you begin, you will need to determine which side of the storm door is the hinge side.   Most storm doors will hinge on the same side as the entry door, however in some cases, you will need to hinge the door on the opposite side. This may be necessary if there is an obstruction which would prevent the storm door from swinging open on one side, such as a mailbox or porch pillar. Use a piece of duct tape to mark the hinge side of the storm door. This will save you some confusion later on.

Summary: Decide what type of storm door you want to install. Get measurements for your storm door. Gather your tools and materials. Determine the hinge side of the storm door.


You want to start with tangle-free hair, but it doesn't have to be straight or especially neat. Part of the fun of the bohemian look is that it looks a little messy. In this case, flyaways and loose strands are a good thing! This style looks best with hair that's parted to one side. Part it where you naturally do or move your part a few inches to the right or left for a more dramatic look. Run the tip of a comb along your part to make sure it looks nice and neat. This bun looks beautiful right at the nape of the neck, or you could place it higher up on your head. Another great choice is the side bun, which dresses up the look a little to make it fitting for a cocktail party or even a wedding. Hold your hair in position with one hand to keep it in place. With the other hand, use a hand mirror with your bathroom hair so you can view the back of your head and see what the placement will look like. You want one that's fairly tight so your hair won't fall out of the bun. For now, just wrap it around your hair one time. Instead of pulling your ponytail entirely through the holder, stop pulling it through when about half of your hair is still hanging down. You'll now have a looped bun held in place with the ponytail. This is a good time to check and make sure your ponytail is tight enough to hold the style. If you have long or heavy hair, take a second ponytail holder and wrap it around the looped bun to hold it in place. Lift up the part of your hair that's sticking out and wrap it around the ponytail holder so that the holder is no longer visible. Use bobby pins to secure the hair in place. Finish the look by pulling a few strands of hair out of the bun to frame your face. A few wispy strands will make this style look even more bohemian. Use light hold hairspray to keep the style looking fresh.
Summary: Comb out your hair. Part your hair on one side. Gather your hair where you want the bun to sit. Wrap a ponytail holder around your hair once. Wrap the ponytail holder over your hair to create a looped bun. Wrap the tail of your hair around the ponytail holder. Make it a little messy.