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Use safety goggles that are rated for nail gun protection. In the rare case that you accidentally shoot the gun towards your face, your eyes will be safe. As you work, sweep away pieces of your nailing surface if they chip away, as they can often cause accidental fires as well. Most nail gun injuries are caused by distractions and not following basic gun handling procedures. Don’t let others disturb you as you work and you reduce the chance of an accident by a lot....

If large pieces are your jam, not a problem! Just make sure your lettuce can fit inside the salad spinner. Set the bowl in an empty sink under the tap so you can swish the lettuce around while it’s filling up. Try setting a dry paper towel on the top of your lettuce. This will gather even more moisture from the lettuce. [7] X Research source Salad spinners with knobs and handles typically require you to manually spin the basket using circular motions....

Low-fire clays are great for bright colors and detailed decoration. But they’re not super good in water, so if you do go for low-fire clay, get a glaze that you know will seal ’er up. High-fire clays aren’t so great with bright colors, but they’re sturdy, waterproof, and can be texturized easily. Glazes may move when fired, so detailed images could get blurred. [3] X Research source Potter’s wheel: Best for bowls or plates, vases or anything you need to be symmetrical and round, it takes a lot of practice to get really skillful at this....

Whatever tortilla you use, lay it on a plate or clean cutting board and arrange the contents on top of it. Warm the tortilla in a pan with a bit of oil, if you want it warm. Generally, use meats or seafood. Seafood tends to have more of a delicate flavor and texture that can be overwhelmed by heavier meats. Try lettuce of all kinds, spinach, sprouts, chopped bell pepper (cooked or raw), broccoli (steam it lightly if you prefer), tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, and anything else you like....

Your dog may pant for a few minutes or a few hours after giving birth, which is normal. She’s just tired and trying to cool her body down. You may see leaking fluids, called lochia, for several weeks after giving birth. These fluids are natural and normal, resulting from the shedding of your dog’s uterine lining. Healthy lochia should be odorless, and may range in color from greenish-brown to blood-red. If your dog hasn’t licked her pups clean within a few minutes of birth, wipe the puppies’ face and nostrils with a damp, clean cloth to remove the placental sac....

Fresh ube: Simmer whole or in large chunks until soft but not mushy, about 30–45 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Peel the ube (throwing away the peel), then grate the rest of it. Frozen grated ube: Leave it at room temperature until it thaws, then press it hard to squeeze out water. Pour out the water. Make it extra sweet with a second can of condensed milk instead of the coconut milk....

Many cultures have riddle traditions. Viking and Anglo-Saxon riddles are still very popular with English speakers, even though they were first told more than a thousand years ago! These riddles often have simple solutions such as “key” or “onion,” but are told in a creative way. You can find many collections online. [1] X Research source Riddles are also quite popular in modern fantasy literature, movies, and TV. J. R. R....

Remember to order your materials in advance if you won’t be gathering them yourself, since the demand for sawdust and wood is very high. Many people who make smaller batches of pellets also order excess raw plant material from local farmers to use in their wood pellets. This includes items like branches or the stalks and leaves of dead plants. Some wood chippers won’t let you choose the size that you want the chips to be....

Muted colors, such as pale gray and pastels, create a cozier environment than bright or bold colors. Consider painting just the wall behind your bed a bold color. This will draw your eye to the bed, anchoring it in your room. The effect will make your bedroom feel cozier. Tape your paper sample on a wall that gets both natural and artificial light so you can see how it looks in both....

Inexpensive olive oil will be fine for this remedy. Rub your hands together for several minutes, making sure all your skin is covered. After you’ve rubbed your hands well, gently rinse with water. Cup your palm and pour about teaspoon of the mixture into your palm. Rub your hands together. Make sure the mixture covers the palm as well as the back of your hands. Work the mixture well between your fingers....

There is a saying: “the sword that saves man kills man . " The sword is a tool for killing. No matter whose hands it is in. If you want to master a sword, then you must be at peace with death, both your own and someone else’s. You cannot move at superhuman speeds just because you know how to use a sword. It does not make you faster or give you some kind of power....

Determine which type of weather stripping will work best for your specific needs. Test the weather stripping to see if it fits in the area around the door or window.

If you’re learning a foreign language, associate new words with words in your native language. If a new word resembles a word in your native tongue, create a mental image association between the native word and the new word. For example, the French word “vin,” or wine, sounds similar to the English word “van,” so you might make a visual association of a van full of wine to help you remember....

Most standard reds can be used to make a pink. Each red will produce a different shade of pink, so you can experiment until you find one that you especially like. [2] X Expert Source Jeanine Hattas WilsonProfessional Painter Expert Interview. For the best results when mixing colors to make pink, choose an opaque white (such as Titanium White). Transparent whites (like Zinc White) may only lighten the red without creating a true pink....

Keep in mind you’ll need to complete duplicate reports and file any annual paperwork required by each state. Your tax liability may also increase significantly. For example, if you originally formed your LLC in California, you’ll owe an annual franchise tax just to stay registered, even if you don’t make any income in California. You’ll enter information about your LLC’s original registration, including its name, date of registry, and the state where it was originally formed....

Since then, more than 600,000 adolescents have received the shot, Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said during a media briefing Tuesday. They join the now more than 3.5 million children under 18 years old who are vaccinated. Still, many parents are hesitant to get their children vaccinated. In a recent Verywell Health Vaccine Sentiment Tracker, 25% of parents were undecided on whether they’ll get their children vaccinated, and 16% say they wouldn’t....

Massage your entire face lightly with your hands, rubbing in small circles. Pay special attention to the area around your eyes. Take a big, wide yawn. Open your eyes and mouth, and raise your eyebrows as high as you can. Now squeeze these features together tightly. Massage your entire face lightly with your hands, rubbing in small circles. Pay special attention to the area around your eyes. Take a big, wide yawn....

Guilt and shame can and do occur together. Shame is feeling badly about yourself, unworthy or wrong. To eliminate shame, avoid relationships with people who cannot see your self-worth based on yourself and instead foster relationships with people who recognize your intrinsic value. [1] X Research source Write down your strengths. Think about what you are good at. It could be that you are a nice person, that you are empathetic, or that you are great at tennis....

Use a site like Weather. com to figure out the projected weather forecast for the days of your trip. Look at both the highs and the lows. Temperatures fluctuate throughout the day, so check to see both how warm and cold it will get and pack for both sets of conditions. Plan to pack one extra outfit, in case you spill or have a problem with one of your other outfits....

Pull the tape off in the opposite direction of the splinter. [3] X Research source If the splinter appears to be tilted to the right, for example, you would pull the tape off towards the left. [4] X Research source Make sure the area around the splinter is dry and that the tape is clean. Tape that is old and covered with debris could cause an infection. Make sure you use a very mild, non-toxic glue, like one used in classrooms, rather than super glue or wood glue....