Q: Items advertised as silver and sold internationally should be stamped based on its silver content. If there is no stamp, be leery. It may be still be pure silver, but created in a country that doesn't require stamping. Look at the silver piece with a magnifying glass. International sellers of silver will stamp silver as 925, 900 or 800. These numbers indicate the percentage of fine silver in the piece. 925 means that the piece is 92.5 percent silver. A stamp of 900 or 800 means the piece is 90 percent or 80 percent silver, and is often called "coin" silver.
A: Look for a stamp. Evaluate the international silver stamp rating.

Q: Keeping your hands and nails moisturized may also help to protect your nails from breaking. Try to apply lotion after you wash your hands as well as any time they feel a little dry. Keep a bottle of hand lotion with you at all times, such as in your purse or on your desk. . Biting your nails can also introduce infection causing bacteria into the nail bed, so it is important to do what you can to quit biting your nails.Some things you can do to stop biting your nails include: Applying a bitter tasting nail polish. Keeping your nails trimmed down. Finding something else to do with your hands, such as knitting or playing with a stress ball. Getting a manicure once per month. If your nails are constantly splitting and breaking no matter what you do, then it might be necessary to see a dermatologist. You may have an underlying problem that is causing this to happen. A dermatologist may be able to identify and treat the problem.
A: Apply lotion often. Avoid biting your nails See a dermatologist if your nails keep breaking.

Q: If you spend time on a computer, then the position of your monitor could be causing your neck misalignment. Raise your monitor so that the top third of your screen is directly in your eyeline. Position the monitor 18 inches (46 cm) to 24 inches (61 cm) from your face. When you sit in a chair, press the bottom of your butt against the back of your chair. Allow your back to curve slightly, pressing your upper back against the chair. Keep your neck and head straight. You spend about a third of your time sleeping, and the wrong pillow can cause your neck to be poorly aligned. Your pillow should support your neck and keep in in line with your upper back and chest. A pillow that is too high or too low will put strain on your muscles, resulting in misalignment and pain. Great pillow options for neck alignment include memory foam pillows or neck roll pillows. A good pillow will also allow you to stay comfortable in different sleeping positions. Replace your pillows annually. Many people spend their day sitting at a desk, which can negatively affect your posture and health. Schedule breaks throughout your day to get up and walk around. While you're up, focus on walking with good posture. Stand up straight, roll your shoulders back, and face forward. Do your neck stretches during your breaks. Make sure that your diet is high in nutrients that support healthy bones, such as protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin D3. Eating a healthy, balanced diet can also help you maintain a healthy weight, which will help your bones by making their load lighter. Eat lean proteins, fruit, and plenty of vegetables. Consider taking a multivitamin. Gentle exercise will help prevent injuries and pain in both your neck and back. When you exercise, your vertebrae swell with water, which allows nutrients to flow into your bones. Exercise can also help you control your weight, which will help by reducing the pressure on your bones.
A: Adjust your computer monitor. Sit up straight. Sleep on a pillow that supports your neck. Take posture breaks. Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Exercise regularly.

Q: You need 2 4-foot (1.2 meter) boards from 1-by-3-inch (20 by 65 mm) or 1-by-4-inch (20 by 90 mm) of pine lumber. The finished flat will measure 8 feet (2.4) tall. Lumber dimensions refer to the unfinished boards, so 1-by-3-inch lumber actually measures 34 inch (1.9cm) (19 mm) by 2-1/2 inches (64 mm). And, 1-by-4-inch lumber actually measures 34 inch (1.9cm) (19 mm) by 3-1/2 inches (89 mm). If you're using 1-by-3-inch lumber, the stiles should be cut to 91 inches (230cm) (2.31 m); if using 1-by-4-inch lumber, cut the stiles to 89 inches (230cm) (2.26 m). Don't attach the boards to one another. One board will become the toggle. Place this inside the frame between the two stiles so it divides the frame into equal top and bottom sections. Two boards will serve as corner braces. Cut these on the miter and place them between the top rail and left stile, and the bottom rail and left stile. Attach them to the 4 corners of the frame, where the rails meet the stiles, with carpenters glue and pneumatic staples. Use these to attach the corner braces to the rails and stiles and to attach the left side of the toggle to the left stile. Use glue and staples. Attach this to the right side of the toggle to the right stile with glue and staples. Lay the cloth over the frame and staple it into place along the insides of the rails and stiles. Paint the boards with thinned carpenter's glue and smooth the edges back do wn. It will stiffen and shrink slightly, becoming taut.
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Cut lumber for the rails, which will form the top and bottom of the flat. Measure and cut 2 boards to form the sides of the flat, called the stiles. Assemble the boards into a rectangle on the floor of your workspace. Measure and cut 3 additional boards from the same lumber. Cut 4 triangular pieces of plywood to serve as corner blocks. Measure and cut 5 straps from the plywood. Cut a trapezoidal piece of plywood to be the keystone. Turn the frame over and cover the front with muslin or canvas. Fold the edges of the cloth back so the rails and stiles are exposed. Go over the edges with a damp sponge, let the glue dry, then trim the cloth. Cover the cloth with a coat of paint to size it.