Q: Just because a piece of furniture looks ugly, doesn't mean it has to go! With a little work, you can give most pieces an amazing makeover, especially if they're solid wood or metal.   Solid wood is better quality than particle board or MDF. Check to make sure all pieces are secure and do not wobble. If you find something that is broken, look to see if it could be repaired. Drawers and doors should open and close nicely. Look for joints that are tight and secured with dowels or dovetails. Be wary of joints that are only nailed or glued together. Metal pieces should be held together by neat, consistent welds that are free from cracks. Painting is a relatively quick and easy way to completely change the look of your furniture and accessories.  If you want a glossy finish, consider using  spray paint. Make sure you choose a paint that is appropriate for the material you are painting, and always use spray paint an area that is thoroughly protected and ventilated, preferably outside. If you want a more antiqued or distressed look, try using chalk paint. You can also find specialty paints that have metallic or glittery finishes. Look around at your local home improvement store for inspiration. Remember that in addition to furniture, you can paint things like picture frames, lamps, mirrors, and trash cans. The possibilities are endless! Fabric can be painted too! If you have some boring white curtains or pillow cases, you can use a  stencil to paint on a fun and colorful design. Be sure to use paint that is appropriate for fabric. You can turn almost anything, from a piece of furniture to a wall, into a chalkboard with some simple and inexpensive chalkboard paint. Be creative and make a custom message board for your room. If your piece of furniture doesn't need an entire coat of paint, you can make some small changes that will have a big impact.  Try stenciling a design on the fronts of your dresser drawers or decoupaging them with colorful fabric. You can also use temporary wallpaper if you don't want to make a big commitment.  Change out the knobs on your dresser and nightstand for an instant makeover with almost no work. Use Mod Podge and your favorite fabric or patterned paper to give flat surfaces, like tabletops, a completely unique look. If your bed doesn't have a headboard, consider making one yourself to make your bed the focal point of your room.  Hang a tapestry or another large item above your bed to mimic the look of a headboard.   Make your own upholstered headboard by wrapping a wood pattern in batting and fabric, stapling it in the back. Hang an old door horizontally on the wall above your bed. You can paint it any color you like. These are easy projects, and you can even make them with fabric you already have, like a sheet.  These projects require a few simple, straight stitches. If you really hate sewing, you can even use iron-on tape for your seams and hems. You can create a new cover to put over an old pillow, or, if you don't have an old pillow, simply fill the new pillow with polyester fluff from your local fabric store.   Sewing in a zipper is the hardest part of making a pillow, but this is only necessary if you need to be able to wash the cover. To keep duvet covers closed, you can use buttons, snaps, or even ribbons. If you don't like the fabric on a chair or sofa, you might want to invest in a  slipcover, which is still much less expensive than buying a new piece of furniture. You can also  make one yourself, but you will need to have some sewing skills. If you have lamps and ceiling fixtures that are a little too boring, there are lots of ways to make them more interesting. Depending on the materials, you could paint the base or the shade, embellish the shade with garland or beads, or even create a new shade with fabric. You can also add creative lighting to your room with strings of holiday lights.
A: Recognize good quality furniture. Paint your items. Embellish your items. Create a headboard. Make  curtains,  duvet covers, and  pillows. Jazz up your lighting.

Q: If you're getting tired while driving, pull over and take a nap. A short fifteen to twenty minute nap can recharge your brain, giving you the stamina you need to keep driving. Find a safe place to pull over and nap for about fifteen to twenty minutes.  Choose a place far enough away from the main road you will not get hit by oncoming traffic. You should also choose a place that is not too isolated, such as car park near a filling station, for your safety. Set an alarm. You do not want a twenty minute nap to turn into an hour long nap. If you're feeling drowsy, take advantage of your car's stereo system. Turn the music up to at least 90 decibels. This should be disruptive enough that your body will be jarred awake.  See if your car's radio measures decibels. If it does not, just try to estimate. Turn up the car's radio until the noise is loud enough that you feel awake. Only turn the radio or stereo up this high for brief periods when you're tired, however. Habitually listening to music this loud can damage your hearing. If at all possible, bring someone else along if you're driving on a long journey for several hours. Having another person in the car can keep you alert as the two of you can take turns driving. If you feel very tired, have the other person drive for a while. The cool sensation of cold wind hitting your face can wake you up. If you start to feel tired, open a window for a few minutes. In addition to providing a cooling sensation, it will create a great deal of background noise. This will prevent you from nodding off. Try listening to something you have to focus on. Listening to music for an entire trip can cause you to zone out. Instead, try listening to things like books on tapes, podcasts, and radio shows. You will end up focusing on the words, which will engage your attention and help prevent you from nodding off.
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Try a mid drive nap. Turn your music up to 90 decibels. If you can, travel with someone. Open a window. Find media to help you stay entertained.