Problem: Article: It may seem like too much to rinse and dry down your tub, but it will prevent you from having to do deep cleanings often on it. Rinse down and dry your tub after every use to prevent soap scum buildup. Acidic cleaners like scouring powders or white vinegar shouldn't be used on a porcelain enamel finish because it can discolor and damage it. In addition to the cleaner itself, refrain from using rough cleaning tools like steel wool because it can scratch your tub and ruin its finish. A clogged drain means your tub is more likely to get soap scum build up or stuck-on grime. Check your drain often for blockages, and take quick action if your drain seems to have a clog. You might use a drain catch to collect hair and other debris during a shower. This can prevent a clog.
Summary: Rinse and dry down the interior of your tub after each use. Do not use abrasive cleaners or cleaning materials. Keep your drain clear and in good working order.

Problem: Article: Leather repair kits are available for purchase at hardware stores, department stores, and online. In theory, these kits should contain all of the tools and substances required to repair leather surfaces. To find a good quality kit, read user testimonials before buying; a reputable company will have many. To avoid stains from any of the ingredients being used to treat your leather, lay down newspaper, plastic sheeting, or towels under the leather object. Wear protective gloves and old clothing while you work. To minimize fumes from repair products, open the windows or bring the object outside to restore it. Using a sponge, gently spread a thin layer of leather binder (a liquid that seeps into the leather fibres and binds them together) over the entire surface of the worn leather. Let it air dry. Repeat the process 3-5 times, or until you are satisfied with the results. Remove excess binder that might accumulate around the seams. Add a small amount of water-based leather colorant to a sponge or foam applicator. Apply a thin coat onto the leather, concentrating on hard to reach areas like creases, cracks, and seams. Wait 30 minutes for the colorant to dry. Shake the colorant well to ensure that it is mixed well before using it. Fill a spray gun or airbrush with colorant. To avoid runs or oversaturation, spray very fines coats of colorant onto the leather. Allow the surface to dry (water-based colorants dry within a few minutes) and repeat the process until the surface looks adequately covered. Once the leather is dry, use a soft, lint-free cloth to apply a leather conditioner to the surface. Be sure to apply the conditioner evenly and cover the entire surface. Gently buff and polish the leather to make it supple and shiny.
Summary: Buy a leather repair kit. Avoid a mess. Apply a leather repair compound. Apply a thin coat of colorant. Spray on more colorant. Apply a leather conditioner.

Problem: Article: You may have had a specific theme in mind when you started writing the outline for your novel. Or you may realize you are interested in a particular theme only after you have finished your outline. Read over the outline and pick out moments or sections that seem to speak to this theme. Then, write down scenes or character moments that are about these theme or that connect somehow to this theme. For example, you may notice the theme of "female friendship" keeps popping up in your outline. You may then write a scene between two female characters that explores this scene further as a way to start your novel. Another option is to pick a character that you are interested in or curious about in your outline and expand from there. Perhaps you are itching to dig deeper into your main character's perspective. Or maybe you want to start with exploring a minor character in a specific scene. Write a scene exploring just this character. Focusing on a particular character can make starting your novel less daunting and allow you to lean on your outline to help you chart what happens to this character. For example, you may decide to focus on a supporting character in your story and expand them on the page. You may have a note in your outline, "Father character who is distant and closed off to the main character." You may then think about why the father character might be distant and closed off as well as why the father character treats the main character the way he does. You may also try exploring the backstory of your main character. Think about your main character's life before they entered into the action in the novel. You may write about their childhood or adolescent experiences. You may explore formative moments in their life that brought them to where they are at the start of the novel. You may have brief notes on the setting in your outline, or notes of several different settings that appear in your outline. Take one of those notes and expand on it. Write about the objects in the setting and how it feels to be moving in the setting. Use sensory details like how it smells and how it sounds to explore the setting more fully. You can also place your main character in the setting and have them interact with the setting on the page. Think about how your main character might describe the setting to someone else and how they might feel walking around in the setting. Put their body in the space and explore how that feels for them.
Summary: Write about a specific theme in your outline. Expand a character in the outline. Explore a setting in the outline.

Problem: Article: Remove any paint, wax, sealants, adhesives, and debris. Be sure the subfloor is completely dry before beginning to install the parquet flooring. Use a belt sander to sand any high areas and/or fill any sunken areas with cement leveling compound. The subfloor needs to be smooth and level to ensure the overlaid parquet floor is level.
Summary:
Clean the subfloor. Level the subfloor. Replace any damaged areas in the subfloor. Tighten any loose areas of the subfloor.