Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Lay down a dropcloth. Remove the drawers from the dresser. Sand the dresser with a medium-grit sandpaper. Wipe down the dresser with a damp cloth. Brush on a coat of basic white primer. Allow the primer to dry for 4-6 hours.

Answer: Sanding, priming, and painting can be messy work, so be sure to stretch out a large dropcloth or plastic tarp over your work area. The extra layer will act as a barrier to protect your floor against spills and splatters. Paint fumes can quickly become overpowering. For this reason, it's recommended that you do your painting in a garage or workshop that will provide some ventilation, or in an outdoor space like a patio or driveway. Use strips of tape or heavy objects like paint buckets to hold down the corners of the dropcloth and keep it from blowing around in a stiff breeze. Pull out each drawer, lifting them at the opening to help them clear the edge of the roller track. Set these aside on your dropclothyou'll be painting them separately from the rest of the frame. Clear everything out of the drawers once they're free to avoid ruining any cherished belongings. Use a square of 80-100 grit sandpaper to gently scuff the entire outer surface. This will remove the existing finish so that the dresser will have an easier time accepting fresh paint. Sand with smooth, circular rubbing motions to avoid leaving noticeable streaks in the grain. Make sure you give the edges, corners, and any recessed or molded bits some attention, as well. Bearing down too hard with the sandpaper may damage the wood underneath. Run the cloth lightly over the sanded surface to collect loose dust and debris. Once the dresser is clean, let it sit for 20-30 minutes to give it time to dry before you move on to priming. Any wood dust you miss may show up in the finished paint job. Apply the primer in one thin, even coat using a brush or foam roller. Aim for total coverageevery part of the dresser you intend to paint should be underlaid by a neutral base coat. This will allow the new color to come through clearer and bolder. A spray-on primer will also do the trick if you'd prefer not to go to the trouble of detailing by hand. There are both oil and water-based primers, just as there are oil and water-based paints. Be sure to choose a primer with the same basic formula as the paint you'll be using. The base coat needs to set completely before you can paint over it. To speed the process along, make sure the dresser receives plenty of airflow. Opening a couple doors or windows or setting up a portable fan in front of the piece can help with this. Come back periodically and give the primer a tough-test to see how it's coming along. If it feels sticky, it still needs more time. Painting over wet primer can smudge the base coat, leaving behind white swirls in your new color.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Mix enough paint to do your project. Thin the paint with a suitable thinner. Fill the paint cup about 2/3 of the way with paint and lock it onto the sprayer. Hold the sprayer about 510 inches (12.725.4cm) from the surface. Squeeze the trigger to spray the paint. Overlap each pass slightly. Refill the paint cup as needed until the project is done. Allow the paint to dry, then re coat if desired.

Answer: After opening your can of paint, mix it thoroughly, then pour enough of it to do the job into a separate, clean container. If the paint has been stored for any length of time, it is a good idea to strain it through a paint filter to remove any lumps of hardened paint which may have formed. These lumps can stop up the siphon tube or the metering valve, causing the flow of paint to stop. The exact ratio of paint to thinner will depend on your paint, sprayer, and nozzle type, but the paint should usually be thinned by about 15 to 20% for a good flow. Notice how thin the paint looks when you use an aerosol spray paint; this will give you an idea of what you are looking for. Whether the spray cup attaches to the bottom of the sprayer with a clamping assembly and hooks or screws on, be sure to attach it securely; you do not want the spray cup to drop off suddenly while in use. Practice moving the spray gun in a side to side, or up and down sweeping motion, parallel to the surface. If you have never used this type of paint applicator before, practice holding and swinging it for a moment to get a feel for the balance and weight. Keep the sprayer moving whenever the trigger is squeezed to avoid drips and runs caused by over application. It's best to test-paint a piece of scrap wood or cardboard before tackling the main job. This way, you can adjust the nozzle if necessary to get a finer spray pattern. This way, the "feathered" edges of the spray pattern don't leave thin spots in your paint job. Watch for drips and runs, moving fast enough to keep the paint from getting thick as you spray. Do not allow the sprayer to sit with paint in it; if you need a break, remove the cup and spray some thinner through the sprayer before leaving it unused. For most paints, a good, even "wet" coat is sufficient, but a second coat may give a more durable finish. Sanding between coats is recommended for varnishes, polyurethane finishes, and other glossy paints to improve the bond between the coats.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Cook the egg for 4-6 minutes, then remove the pod from the water.

Answer: Use a ladle or wooden tongs to easily remove the pod. You may need to cook the egg for closer to 7 minutes, depending on how firm you want the yolk to be.If you have trouble taking the egg out of the pod, run a spoon around the edges and pop the egg out.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Cut a lemon into slices. Put the slices into an icecube tray and top them with vinegar. Allow the ice cubes to harden. Place the ice cubes in your garbage disposal. Turn on your garbage disposal until you break up all the ice.

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Cut a piece of lemon into individual slices that are small enough to fit into each section of an icecube tray. Fill the ice cube tray with vinegar. The vinegar will help deodorize and sanitize your garbage disposal drain. It will also clean out crevices in your garbage disposal sink. Leave the tray in the freezer overnight and allow all of the ice cubes to harden. Break the ice cubes out of the tray and dump them into your garbage disposal drain. Run cold water over the ice cubes and turn on your garbage disposal. The blades should break up the ice, and the citrus and vinegar should freshen up the smell and clean your drain. Once you're done, run cold water to rinse out the drain. Cold water hardens oils and grease so that the garbage disposal blade can break them up.