Article: Your best smile will stem partly from feeling confident in your appearance. If your teeth aren't clean, you're not going to want to reveal them to the world. Make sure you brush and floss your teeth and get regular dental cleanings to keep them looking as bright and pretty as can be. If your teeth are yellowed or discolored, you might feel more confident in your smile if you whiten them. There's no need to get an expensive whitening treatment done. You can brighten your smile in just a few minutes   using a natural whitening technique. Here's what to do:  Rinse your teeth with hydrogen peroxide. It's a safe, natural bleaching agent that will brighten them a few shades. Brush your teeth with baking soda. Add a little to your toothpaste or make a simple paste of baking soda and water, then brush away. Don't do this too often, though, or it could wear away your enamel. Certain lipstick shades downplay the yellow in your teeth and make them look brighter and whiter. You can give your smile a boost by applying one of these shades before you get your picture taken:  Rich berry reds. These contrast highly with your teeth to make them stand out. Shades with blue undertones. They downplay the yellow in your teeth. Steer clear of orange and yellow-toned lipstick. These bring out the yellow and make your smile look duller. Smiling with flaky or chapped lips can make you feel self-conscious and result in an unflattering picture. Exfoliate your lips with a facial scrub and apply lip balm or gloss to keep them in good shape. When it's time to smile, you won't worry about how your lips might look. Applying foundation, blush, and bronzer can provide contrast to your smile and make it stand out even more. Choose shades that work well with your skin tone. Your teeth will look whiter if you err on the side of using darker makeup that helps you look like you have a tan. Smiling isn't about looking perfect - it's about looking happy and confident. Your smile will look more beautiful if you face exudes confidence and relaxation. Worrying too much about your appearance will come through in your face, and you'll end up looking tense or disturbed in your photos. Just remember to be relaxed and think happy thoughts, and you'll be rewarded with a photo that captures you at your best.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Have good dental hygiene. Brighten your teeth with whitening methods. Wear lipstick that makes your teeth look pearly. Make sure your lips are moisturized. Use other makeup to bring out your smile's contours. Be confident with what you've got.

Reupholstering a piece of furniture is an extensive and time-intensive process. If you attempt to do so on a piece of furniture that is poor quality, you'll experience two things: increased difficulty with the process, and an increased likelihood that the furniture won't last long (making your time/money investment pointless). Start out on the right foot by selecting furniture that is high quality with an ugly 'skin'.  Look for furniture that is made of solid wood, not veneer or plywood. Solid wood will maintain its value and last a very long time, while veneers and plywood furniture aren't quality enough to last very long. Check the furniture for any squeaks, noises, or imbalances. Move the furniture around a bit - if it wobbles or makes noises when you do, it's not in fantastic shape and probably isn't worth reupholstering. Look at the overall construction to determine if there is any major damage or problem areas. Nails/screws that are sticking out or missing, broken boards/pieces, or sagging areas may be a sign that the furniture will require more work to fix up than you want to put into it. Although you can technically reupholster furniture with any kind of fabric, most fabrics won't be thick and sturdy enough to last for many years. Look for special upholstering fabric, which is thicker and made to stand against wear-and-tear better than other types of fabric. Keep in mind that the type of furniture you use will depend on the placement of the piece; you can get away with using regular fabric on a piece of furniture that won't be frequently used, but you'll definitely need upholstering fabric for pieces that are used often (like a couch).  Because reupholstering is such a time-consuming process, try to select a fabric that is relatively neutral and will stand the test of time in terms of style. That way, it will fit with your interior design preferences for more time than a bold or trendy fabric choice would. If you get a patterned fabric, try to choose one that won't require you to match specific sections of the pattern (like wallpaper) when you cut it into sections. You can still use a cut-specific pattern like this, but it will take much more time trying to lay the pattern out so that each piece is going the same direction as all the other pieces. There aren't any special tools required in reupholstering furniture, but you will need some for the job. Get these in advance to make work easier. You will need:  A flat-head screwdriver (or a butter knife - this will be for prying) Pliers A hammer A staple gun with staples (the length of the necessary staples will depend on how thick the fabric you're using is) Sewing machine with associated supplies. You may not need the following supplies depending on your specific project, but they may come in handy for certain reupholstering projects. Scan through the list and see if any might be applicable for the piece of furniture you're working on:  Cleaning supplies (specifically for old couches) Fabric piping for seams/edges Cotton batting for added padding Buttons (with upholstery needle and thread) Cushion zippers Replacement feet/legs
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Choose a quality piece of furniture. Get plenty of quality upholstering fabric. Get all your tools ready. Prepare extra/optional supplies.