I’ve learned to never walk into a paint project thinking that I’ll get paint on the walls on Day 1 (or 2 or 3), because the key to a good paint job is the prep. Say it with me: THE KEY. IS. THE PREP. Scream it from the mountaintops. Here are the tools that get it done...
Open the oil Part A and use a paint stick to stir it thoroughly, scraping the pigment from the bottom of the can. Mix the accelerator with the oil. The ratio of oil to accelerator is 3:1. You will need to mix the oil with the accelerator in a separate container; the accelerator won...
The human-end of making a copy begins with a few basic steps: Open the copier lid Place the document to be photocopied face-down on the glass Select the options you want (number of pages, enlargements, lighter/darker) Press the Start button ...
NOTE:Although the cloudy texture of limewash shows much less dirt than paint, one of the only drawbacks is that you can't clean it. However, you can dilute the leftover limewash and simply recoat as needed. Alternatively, you could seal the limewash with a matte sealer to create a sur...
Cover with the plastic lid. There is no need for light until they germinate but make sure the room is warm, 70°F to 75°F. After they germinate in two to eight weeks, provide the light in the form of fluorescent tubes. When they have developed two to four true leaves, transplant...
Garden Pots: Wash grime away on both plastic and clay garden pots with a 50/50 water and vinegar solution. Grubby Hands: Working the yard without gloves can make your hands really dirty, here’s an easy recipe to get rid of the grime–Splash some ReaLemon in your hands and scrub in ...
Next, make lava channels and erosion gullies in the clay and paint the clay mixture brown. You also can use green paint to paint areas of trees or white paint to place snow on the top of the volcano. Place 20 ml of water in the plastic film canister, followed by half of an Alka-Se...
Styling was new also, by now of the rounded "potato" school. Pontiac gained added distinction with "Silver Streak" trim, bright-metal bands running forward from the cowl, over the hood, and down the front of the radiator. This has been variously credited to Hershey, "Big Bill" Knudsen, ...
Feral cat and dog colonies rely upon the kindness of strangers to keep them nourished, but bowls of kibble attract anything with the need or desire for a snack. Bird-proof feeders can be purchased from pet supply retailers, but they can put a dent in your wallet, especially if you're co...
If you can see a thin layer of dust accumulated on the bottom of your tank, avoid disturbing the water. Instead, use a gravel vacuum to remove all the particles settling above, between, and below the substrates. Afterward, you can use a water clarifier to clean the water, making it ...