Problem: Article: You will now need your Modge Podge and or Shoe Goo, paint, paint brushes, small container for paint, paper towels, shoe polish, shoe spray, and a nail clipper or fine-grain sandpaper.   You will want to use a small paintbrush so you only paint the scratches and not the larger area around the scratches. You can use a nail clipper or fine-grain sandpaper to remove any loose material around your scratches. Nail clippers will allow you to be more precise. Sandpaper may be better for larger areas that are closer to the sole of your shoes or boots. Your faux leather shoes or boots may have small flakes around your scratches. You want to remove these loose bits so you can cover up the scratch and not just press the broken flecks down. The area should be a smooth as possible. Again, nail clippers or even tweezers will allow you to remove any material in a specific area. However, if you have a larger area that needs to be repaired, the sandpaper will be more effective at smoothing these larger areas out. With your shoes wiped down again and free of any excess material, it’s time to paint the scratches.  Using your small paintbrush, dip the tip into your container holding your paint. You don’t need a lot. Less is better so you don’t cause the paint to transfer unevenly. Paint the scratches with smooth strokes. Let it sit for a minute or so. Wipe your brush on your paper towel to remove clumped paint. Repeat the process adding another coat using a little bit of paint at a time.  Keep applying new coats until you have painted the scratches to your liking. Make sure to only use a small amount of paint with each coat. If the paint globs together you will end up with bubbles of paint on your shoes. Making the affected areas look uneven.
Summary: Gather all your repairing materials. Use a nail clipper to clip off any material that is sticking out or hanging off the shoe. Paint carefully over the sections that need to be repaired. Let the paint dry and add another coat if needed.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The attic is used for long term storage and is a place that few people go on a regular basis. Hide the item somewhere easy for you to access, but out of plain view in case someone needs to move something to or from the attic. Valuable items are found in attics all the time, and there’s a reason for that – people rarely have reason to enter the attic!   Put the item in a garbage bag and cover it with old clothes you no longer want to better camouflage the item. Labeling the bag can help add to the disguise. For example, writing "Christmas decorations" on the bag will prevent the bag from being examined until the appropriate time of the year. Hide something at a friend’s house if they have more space to spare, or there is no danger of getting them in trouble for doing so. For example, if your parents frown on junk food or soda, a friend’s place makes the perfect stash spot.  Make sure your stuff gets hidden properly or marked appropriately as yours. You don’t want someone to take your stuff. Your parents might not approve of this idea, especially if the safe is in plain sight.  You can store the safe in the attic or somewhere else hidden to keep your parents from being suspicious.   A mini fridge for your room might can serve the same purpose as a safe and will look much less out of place if you keep it in plain sight. Look for a mini fridge that comes with a locking mechanism to keep just anyone from checking out your fridge. Safes and mini fridges can also be camouflaged. Tape some cardboard around the safe to create the illusion that the safe is simply a storage box full of your things. . This is a fun way to hide things that is particularly effective if you do a lot of reading. Make sure it's a book that fits your reading habits.  Keep an actual copy of the book you hollowed out in case your parents or siblings ever want to actually borrow that book. This same technique works with items such as old VHS tapes or DVD cases. Throw them in a box of old tapes or other junk to complete the look. Several websites offer services for hollowing out books, and can cut the storage area out to your specifications. Hiding items outside gives you a much larger area to work with when hiding items and makes tracing items back to you more difficult. Take care when hiding items outside that someone else doesn’t find and take the item – your parents aren’t the only ones to worry about if you choose this route.   Make sure you put them somewhere very well hidden, so nobody will find them. The woods are a great place with plenty of nooks and crannies to hide things. Try hiding a few green carrier bags in a thick prickly bush, but make sure they are out of sight. The shed or garage is a good place to hide larger items. These areas are mostly used for storing items that are used only occasionally, such as the lawnmower or power tools. Make sure to properly mask the item you are hiding by placing it in a bag or other container first. Dig a hole and hide something there. Make sure the item is properly protected to avoid damage from the elements. Avoid digging in a spot that might give away your handiwork. For example, digging a hole in a grassy patch will leave a telltale bald area of fresh dirt. Large partitions under the house or patio also allow for storage without drawing much suspicion. If items such as the lawnmower are also stored there, be ready to move your stash when it comes time to mow the lawn.

SUMMARY: Use the attic. Get a friend’s help. Buy a portable safe. Hollow out a book Hide your things outside.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Since salt causes fluid to stay in your body and increases the size of your edema, avoid processed foods, meats, soups, and snack foods. Instead, opt for whole grains, unsalted snacks, fresh fruits and vegetables, or fresh meat. Check the nutritional label and limit yourself to the recommended portion size for your meal.  If possible, opt for low-sodium items so you don’t consume as much salt.  Rather than using salt to season your food, opt for different herbs, spices, or even lemon juice to add new flavors to your dishes. If you’re going out to eat, ask them to prepare your food without salt and get condiments on the side. Even though edema is caused by fluid buildup, water helps flush the affected area and removes excess fluid. Try to have about 8 glasses of water spread throughout the day that are 8 fluid ounces (240 ml) each. Do your best to avoid drinks that have caffeine or sugar since they can dehydrate you more. Many sports drinks have a high sodium content, so avoid having them. Limit the amount of alcohol or smoking of any kind since it stresses your body and can make you feel more dehydrated. Wait until your edema goes down or heals completely before you start drinking or smoking again, or else you may feel more pain or increase the size of the swollen area. Smoking and drinking can limit the nutrients getting to the edema and may cause it to get worse. Aim to be active for around 4–5 days each week for at least 30 minutes at a time. Try walking, jogging slowly, swimming, or lifting light weights since they won’t stress your body out as much. As you get more comfortable with light exercises, try increasing the intensity or weight you’re using to help relieve pain even more.  Light exercise allows oxygen and nutrients to reach the affected area so it’s able to heal faster. If you feel a lot of pain from your edema, talk to your doctor about what exercises will work best for you. Rub a moisturizing cream or lotion into the affected area 2–3 times each day so your skin doesn’t dry out. Be mindful of the activities you’re doing so you don’t hurt yourself or get injured where you have swelling. If possible, try to keep the area covered with clothing so you’re less likely to cut or scrape it. If you have dry skin, you’re more prone to injury and it may take longer for you to recover.
Summary:
Switch to a reduced-sodium diet to help control your fluid retention. Drink water throughout the day so you stay hydrated. Avoid drinking and smoking while you have edema. Incorporate light exercise into your daily routine to improve blood flow. Keep the swollen area protected and moisturized so you don’t get injured.