INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Dry storage may ultimately be less expensive than storing your boat in the water, and dry-stored boats are less likely to develop blisters on their hulls. However, dry-stored boats may be more susceptible to damage from sudden freezes than boats stored in the water. Consider your local climate and discuss your options with boating experts in your area. You may wish to rent a climate-controlled storage unit, store your boat in a heated garage on your property, or store your boat in a dry-stacking facility. These options will help protect your boat from the elements, and may be especially important in areas where hurricanes and winter storms are a concern. This is a good idea even if the boat will be stored in a heated garage or another type of storage facility. Your cover should be tight fitting, waterproof, and strong enough to hold up if snow or debris falls on it. Whichever type of cover you choose should be well ventilated to prevent trapped moisture inside your boat. A few popular types of boat coverings are:  Shrinkwrap. The major downside to shrink wrap is that it can trap moisture and lead to mildew if not properly treated and ventilated. Custom fabric covers. While the up-front cost of a fabric cover may be high, it can be re-used for many years, and will ultimately cost you less than repeated applications of shrink wrap. Fabric covers also have the advantages of being well-ventilated and easy to remove and replace. Polyethylene tarps. Tarps are a fairly inexpensive boat covering solution, but the tarp you select should be thick, and must be supported to prevent damage to your boat from accumulation of snow and debris. You may need to build a frame out of wood or PVC pipe that can be fitted over your boat to support the tarp cover.

SUMMARY: Decide between wet or dry storage. Store your boat in a climate-controlled setting, if possible. Cover your boat.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: . Work does not have to be boring. As you likely spend a great deal of your time at work, having fun at work is important to having a fun life overall.  Bond with your co-workers. Strive to be the person in the office who brings others positivity and joy. Create small routines to bring fun to the office. For example, you could try to bring in cookies every Wednesday, or buy a co-worker who looks tired a coffee. Decorate your workspace with things that make you happy. You can, for example, put up family photos, or pictures from a recent vacation, in your cubicle. Laugh at work. Joke around with co-workers. Talk about funny things you've seen and read. Laughing throughout the day can make work seem less tedious. If you're in a relationship, make your romance a source of fun. You should always be looking for ways to have fun with your partner.  Find an activity both you and your partner enjoy and make time for it. Fun can often fall to the wayside, so make sure you schedule a pocket of time during the week just to have fun together. Try playing a game you both like or watching a funny movie. Agree, ahead of time, that you will both loosen up. Allow yourselves to feel like kids again, and to laugh and be goofy. Agree to put any serious issues aside and simply enjoy one another's company engaging in a fun activity. If you're the competitive type, avoid competitions during your fun time. Instead, try doing something that involves teamwork. You could, for example, work on a puzzle together rather than compete in a board game. Most of us spend at least some time alone. If you want to have a fun life, learn to embrace that time. You want to be able to look forward to a night spent alone as much as you look forward to going out with friends.  Eliminate distractions during your alone time. Try powering down electronics and simply enjoying some peace and quiet. Think of this as a way to recharge rather than feeling like you're isolating yourself. Embrace a solitary activity. Things like reading, writing, or artwork are often difficult to engage in with another person. Make the most of your alone time by practicing a solitary activity you enjoy. Try exploring nature alone. Many people love the solitude of nature. If you have a few hours to yourself after work, try taking a long walk alone. Try reframing the way you think about tedious tasks. Things like errands and chores may seem like a drag, but you can actually have fun being productive with the right mindset.  Think positive when you start a chore or errand. Do not think, "I have to do the dishes." Think, "Doing the dishes is a way of caring for my environment, and having a neat home will make me happy." Do not put off chores. You may come to dislike cleaning more if you let things pile up until people are on their way over. Work on doing a little cleaning every day. If chores don't feel unmanageable, you won't resent them so much. Find a way to add some fun to your work routine. Play some music while you do dishes or listen to a podcast. Dance while you're dusting the house. This can make chores feel more entertaining overall. Small pleasures should be savored. Give yourself small treats throughout the day. Have a piece of chocolate after returning an email. Watch a five minute video after a stressful work meeting. Make time for tiny breaks to indulge in small pleasures. Remember, fun does not have to constitute a big, planned event. Tiny pleasures can bring as much fun as more intense pursuits. . Mindfulness is a means of staying in the present moment and noticing your surroundings. Practicing mindfulness throughout the day can be a great way to have more fun, as you'll get more enjoyment out of life.  Start early. When you get up in the morning, you often begin to feel stress. Do not think about the day ahead. Focus on the sensations around you, the sight, smell, taste, and feel of all you experience. Apply mindfulness when walking, driving, or taking the train. Put away electronic devices and pay attention to the moment. Observe the scene. Take in the smells and sounds. Appreciate how your body feels, and pay attention to your movements.
Summary: Have fun at work Embrace fun in your romantic relationship. Make the most of alone time. Enjoy your chores and errands. Take time for small pleasures. Practice mindfulness

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Some guitarists tune their E string down to D so that they can play power chords. This is seen by many as cheating, but deliberately 'mistuning' strings (scordatura) for any reason is a centuries old method used for any stringed instrument and has been used by Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, and many other bands that were known for their guitar work.  Since the D is now a full half-step lower, you can play simple 2-finger power chords with ease-- just hold the 6th and 5th string on the same fret. This "drop D" tuning also allows for a deeper, darker sound, which many metal and alternative guitarists now prefer. Your whole band will be out of tune if you're not on the same page. The third fret on the top string, for example, is not a G if you're in Drop-D -- it is a half step lower -- a C#.

SUMMARY:
Tune your top string down to D to get Drop-D tuning, allowing a deeper sound and easier power-chords. Make sure the rest of the band knows you're using a drop tuning.