Article: For most projects, you can keep the metal socket piece intact. If you only want the actual glass bulb for your project, however, you will need to remove the socket piece before continuing. You may want to remove this piece for visual aesthetics. Another reason to remove it would be to create as large an opening at the base of the bulb as possible. If you want to reattach the metal socket after removing it, you can do so by simply applying a little glue to the top edge and pressing it back onto the bottom of the glass bulb. Place a shallow amount of Muriatic acid in a glass bowl. Rest the attached socket in this acid and let it soak for 24 hours. Muriatic acid is a powerful cleansing agent often used for cleaning toilet bowls and other heavily stained plumbing surfaces. Only use enough acid to submerge the metal part of the bulb. After soaking the socket, remove it from the acid and rinse it well under running water. Use a little soap or a mild base, like baking soda, to neutralize the acid still clinging to the surface of the bulb socket. Wear gloves while working to protect your fingers from the harsh chemical. Hold the bulb firmly with one hand, then slowly twist the socket off the bottom with your other hand. The acid should have dissolved the powerful adhesive glue holding the metal socket to the glass, making the socket loose and fairly easy to remove. If done carefully, you should be able to avoid breaking any glass at the bottom of the bulb.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Ask yourself if this is necessary. Soak the socket in Muriatic acid. Clean off the acid. Carefully twist off the metal socket.
Article: People can change to some extent, but core traits of their physiology and personality are here to stay. If you're trying to help the person (like if they're your child), then focus on helping them gain coping mechanisms and skills, instead of trying to make them less sensitive. You can't "fix" the sensitivity, but you can help them learn to cope with it better. Understanding what they're sensitive to can help you better understand how to avoid problems and help them be comfortable. Try asking politely about their sensitivities, and practical ways to adjust. Here are some examples: "You mentioned that loud noises bother you. Would you prefer to eat outside, instead of in the crowded cafeteria?" "I noticed that you covered your eyes when I opened the blinds. Do bright lights often bother you?" "I saw that you got pale when Richard started talking about details of his surgery. Are medical things an upsetting topic to you?" Sensitive people best respond to a calm, gentle, non-threatening tone of voice. A warm and encouraging attitude can help them get along well with you. If you want to persuade them, go for an encouraging and supportive tone. This is better than being pushy, which can make them shut down. Sensitive people may be easily frightened by an impatient or aggressive attitude. If you're losing your cool, try taking a break, and apologizing if you upset them. Let them know that you like them and accept them the way they are. Help them feel appreciated, understood, and valued.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Accept that they're going to be sensitive no matter what. Try asking them about their sensitivity. Keep a gentle and patient attitude. Give them encouragement and support.
Article: If your thermostat is set to a high temperature, your gas bill is bound to be expensive. Try lowering your thermostat a few degrees to reduce your bill by 5-10%. For instance, turn the temperature from 70F (21C) to 68F (20C). Don't keep the heat on in your home when it's not necessary. Turn off the heat when you're at work or gone on the weekends. The energy saved will reduce the cost of your gas bill. Some areas in your home need to be warmer than others. For example, it may be important to you to keep the main floor warm, while the basement can be a bit cooler. You can control the heat by installing radiator valves on every radiator in your home. These self-regulating valves allow you to control the temperature of each room by adjusting the amount of hot water goes to the radiator. Personal, or space, heaters use up a lot of energy. Plus, they are an inefficient way of warming up large areas. Avoid using them and instead look for more efficient ways to keep warmlike improving your home's insulation. If you want to warm a small space only, a personal heater may be more effective than heating the whole home with a furnace. Choose a radiant heater, which are more energy-efficient than other models.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Lower the thermostat. Turn off the heat when you're not home. Save energy with radiator valves. Reduce the use of personal heaters.