INPUT ARTICLE: Article: As you begin to dive into being a hipster, you can’t suddenly change yourself overnight. It will be too expensive and you’ll risk looking like a poser. Make alterations to your closet one step at a time, and be patient with yourself as you learn how to be more of a genuine hipster.  Capturing the hipster look is difficult because the goal is to avoid mainstream fashions which are also not easy to define. Overall, being hipster is about looking different than the masses. The irony is that you may end up looking just like other hipsters who are trying to be different. Black needs to be the number one color in your closet. It goes with everything, is slimming, and pairing it with other colors is edgy. To avoid looking too gothic, pair black with bright colors or a mix of olive, navy, and khaki.  Mix your colors but don’t match them exactly to each other. You want a smorgasbord of color options instead of the same thing repeated over your whole body.  You can mix patterns as well as styles. Two different kinds of stripes on your jacket and pants can work together-just pair it with a plain undershirt. Your goal is to look different and stand out from all the people who wear mass-produced items. You will need a few staples in your closet:  A vintage leather or denim jacket V-neck t-shirts in plain colors for layering Button down flannel shirts, hoodies, or baggy sweaters A beanie or vintage brimmed hat Skinny jeans Any kind of leather boots, vintage sneakers, or moccasin-style shoes Pants are an important asset in the hipster wardrobe. Your pants should either be very tight, like a pair of skinny jeans, or extra baggy, like jogger pants or 70s style bell bottoms. Traditionally, skinny jeans are your best day-to-day option. The most recognizable hipster glasses are the black, squared-off frames for both guys and girls. You can also get a pair of brightly colored ones to help you stand out even more. If you don’t wear glasses or wear contacts, invest in a pair of sunglasses that are mirrored and have that same squared-off hipster shape to appear mysterious and cool. Accessories don't just have to be for girls. Hipster guys defy the norm. A tote bag from your local record store or a messenger bag for biking around will hold all of your essentials. Scarves can be worn on your neck with a deep V-neck or as an armband.  Observe other hipster guys to see how they style their scarves with leather and metals cuffs to make a feminine accessory more rugged. Common hipster hat options include: beanies, classic fedoras, porkpies, and bowlers for the more daring. Facial hair is a staple for hipster guys. It makes you look rugged. You can also grow your hair out down to your shoulders and pull it back with bandanas, hats, or hair ties. The more hair you have, the more you’ll look like a hipster.  Invest in beard or ‘stache wax to keep your hair looking groomed and attractive. Trimming is also important to do every once in awhile. If you let your facial hair become scraggly, be aware that you’ll start to look like a mountain man hipster instead of an urban one. The choice is yours though, either look is trendy right now. Don't worry if you can't grow in full facial hair. It's an addition to the hipster look, not a requirement. To find the right pieces to fill your wardrobe, you can’t always shop at mainstream stores at the mall. You still want to fight the appearance of being mainstream so you need to dig around in little hole-in-the-wall shops to find the right pair of distressed boots and pre-owned leather jackets.  The older, the better should be your rule of thumb. Thrift and consignments stores will help you save money since they're less expensive than most name-brand stores.

SUMMARY: Change your appearance slowly over time. Wear lots of neutral colors. Put together outfits with unique pieces. Tailor your pants to fit the trendy hipster look. Get a pair of signature glasses. Accessorize with hats, bags, and scarves. Grow a beard or mustache. Shop at thrift shops or consignment stores.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: These range from inexpensive to very pricey. Most mounts come with all the nuts and bolts needed to install them. You can find mounts at sporting goods stores or online. You can find ceiling joists or support beams by using a stud finder. Make sure that you find ceiling joists in an area that allows movement. Your bag will be mounted on a middle joist.  Joists are usually placed 16" apart. If you don't have a stud finder, you can use a measuring tape to measure from the edge of the wall, marking every 16". In some houses, the joists may run up to 24" apart. Use the knock test to double check. If you knock on the ceiling and hear a hollow sound, there is no joist. If the sound is not hollow, you are knocking against a ceiling joist. Choose a place in the ceiling where the joist meets with a cross beam if possible. You can center the mount to the crossbeam for added support. Use a level to make sure that the holes you are drilling are straight across the joists. When you drill the holes, make sure to drill them into the center of the joist.  You will need 3-inch wood screws. The threads on the screw need to catch and thread into the ceiling joist. Choose a drill bit so that the holes in the ceiling are sized so that the drilled hole is slightly larger than the shank of the wood screw, not the threads. This is going to be the base for the mount. The 2x6 should be long enough to span all the ceiling joists and support the screws. Attach the board to the ceiling using the newly drilled holes and wood screws. You want to connect the board to the ceiling at each joist.  If you have a crossbeam, center the wood along the crossbeam. This will be where you will hang the bag. You can use a 2x4, but a 2x6 or higher will provide more support for your heavy bag. Most mounts include all hardware needed to attach the mount to the ceiling. You may need a screwdriver, drill, or other tool to attach the mount. You should attach the legs of the mount in the center of the middle ceiling joist.  Make sure to never install the mount into drywall. Try sticking a heavy bag chain or spring between the mount and the chains. This reduces vibration, and can possibly save your drywall.

SUMMARY:
Purchase a mount. Find the 3 or 4 ceiling joists or support beams. Drill holes into the ceiling joists. Attach a 2x6 hardwood board to the ceiling. Attach the mount to the hardwood board.