INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your water is cloudy, simply pouring it through a a piece of cloth or a coffee filter will remove most of the sediment. This method also removes dirt and debris from water found in a natural source, such as a stream or river. Filtering water through cloth is only the first step in the filtration process. While it can make the water less cloudy, it won't effectively clean your water or make it safe for drinking. You can make a simple bio-filter that mimics the filtration process of the earth, but you have to plan ahead. You'll need empty soft drink bottles, gravel, sand, and activated filter carbon or charcoal.  Gravel and sand can be purchased at hardware and home improvement stores, as well as some discount stores. To buy activated filter carbon or activated charcoal, head to a pet store and look for it in the aquarium supplies. Cut your soft drink bottles in half, and nestle the top half upside down inside the bottom half. Place a napkin or paper towel into the neck of the top bottle, then add your filter materials.  Place sand at the bottom of the filter on top of the paper towel, followed by a layer of charcoal. Top your filter off with a layer of gravel. Gravel and sand remove contaminants in the water, while the charcoal removes pesticides and chemicals as well as improving the flavor. Once you've set up your filter, pour your water slowly through the top. The water will filter through your layers into the bottom-half of the bottle. You may have to run water through the filter several times to get drinkable water. The charcoal may give the water a slightly gray color. As long as the water is otherwise clear, this won't harm you. Filtering water does not kill all viruses and bacteria that may be  present. To be absolutely certain that your water is clean and safe, boil or chlorinate your water after filtering it. Water disinfectant tablets with chlorine dioxide can also be effective to disinfect filtered water, provided you follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.

SUMMARY: Pour water through a cloth or coffee filter. Buy filtering materials in advance. Build a bio-filter. Pour water through your filter. Disinfect water after filtering it.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Cute hair accessories serve an important function when it comes to growing out bangs. Use bobby pins and barrettes to pin back your bangs and incorporate them into your styled hair. With a little practice, no one will realize that you're dealing with the awkward grow-out stage.  Get bobby pins in color that matches your hair, so you'll be able to pin it back discreetly. Get cut hair barrettes that are tight enough to pull back your bangs without them springing loose. For a stylish look, braid or twist your bangs before you pin them to the side. When you don't have time for fussy styling and pinning, headbands will become your best friend. Get a variety of headbands so you'll be able to throw one on whenever you need to quickly deal with your bangs. To wear a headband properly, place it several inches back from your forehead, then push it forward slightly to create a pretty quiff.  You can use headbands with braids, ponytails and other updos as an alternative to bobby pins. Cloth headbands as well as stiff headbands are convenient to have on hand. Braiding your bangs and pinning them to the side to blend with your hair is a pretty way to hide short and long bangs during the growing-out stage. Sweep your bangs to one side and braid them until you reach the end. Pin the end of the braid under a lock of hair on the side of your head, so the hair hides the pin. These fun updos create the perfect way to hide bangs. Do a ponytail or bun on top of your head, then pin back your bangs right against the hairband so you don't see the bobby pin or the ends of your bangs. Sweep your bangs to one side of your forehead and use a bobby pin to pin them in place just above your ear. Layer some of your longer hair over the bobby pin to hide the ends of your bangs.  Remember to choose bobby pins that match your hair color so that they blend easily into your hair.

SUMMARY:
Arm yourself with bobby pins and hair barrettes. Use headbands. Do mini-braids. Wear high buns and ponytails. Do the side tuck.