Article: For a seamless look, match the trim to the rest of your tiles. For example, if you used white porcelain tiles, get white porcelain bullnose tiles. If you want something bolder, try tiles in a contrasting color or a different material, such as metal or wood. Caulking around the edges is another option. Learn more about it here. For more ideas on trims, click here. You almost always want the trim to be the same thickness as your tiles. The one exception to this are rail liners and moldings, which are supposed to be raised. Use a ruler to measure your tile's thickness in inches and/or millimeters. If you can't find trim tiles in the right thickness, try to special order them, or use an alternative, such as rail liners. Bring your tile to the store, and hold it up against the trim pieces that interest you. If you are ordering online, see if the shop offers free samples. If the trim does work out, place your order, and buy however many you need for the project. If the trim tiles are the same length as the edge tiles, count the number of tiles along the edge, then buy that many trim tiles. If your trim tiles are larger or smaller than the tiles along your edge, measure the edge of your tiled surface, then divide that number by the width of your desired trim tile. For example: The edge you will be trimming is 96 inches long. Your desired trim tiles are 4 inches long. 96 divided by 4 = 24 tiles. If the number is not a whole number (i.e. 24.5), round up. Tiles may break during the installation process. Save yourself some trouble, and buy a few more tiles than you actually need for your project. If you end up with tiles left over at the end of your project, you can return them or save them for repairs. Most glass tiles will have a cut and an uncut edge. When you are installing glass tiles, position them so that the cut edges are touching each other or a cabinet. Leave the smooth, uncut edges on the outside for a natural trim. This is especially important if you are installing tiles that have something next to or above them, such as a kitchen backsplash beneath a cabinet or window sill. Start at the bottom of your project and work your way up. This way, if the last row of tiles is too tall, you will be able to cut them shorter. If you are working on a counter, start on the side that touches the wall instead. Prepare the grout according to the instructions on the package. Secure the trim pieces to your wall or counter with tile glue or grout. Fill the spaces between the tiles with more grout, then wipe the excess grout off with a damp sponge. Use the same method to install your trim tiles as you did your other tiles. You should use the same type of grout that you used on the rest of your project so that everything matches.
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Decide what sort of trim you want. Make sure that the thickness of your trim matches the tiles. Test how the trim looks before making any commitments. Figure out how much many trim tiles you need. Buy extra trim tiles when making your purchase. Skip the trim if you are using glass tiles to save time and money. Leave room for the trim when installing your tiles. Install the trim last, after you have finished grouting your tiles.
Article: Eating the same meals consistently can affect the way we taste. Get out of this rut and actively try to experience different foods. A great way to start this process is by seeking out renowned foods from different cultures. Whether it's Indian Curry, Lebanese Humus or a Pad Thai, try to find restaurants that prepare genuine cultural specialties. Strong tastes can linger on your taste buds and affect the way you taste each course. As such, you essentially have to "reset" them between courses. You can do this in a few ways: Sip lukewarm water. Suck on an orange slice. Snack on a soda cracker or bread stick. Don't go slathering all your meals in hot sauce. Even if you might not be a master chef, you should consider expanding the contents of your spice rack, which will liven up your meals tremendously. A great start is with a classic marinara sauce. You can add oregano one week, swapping it for thyme or basil in the following weeks. Once you understand how different spices affect your meals, you can branch out and perform the same experiment with different foods. Your sense of smell plays a vital role in how you taste different foods. As you eat, chemicals are released that reach olfactory receptors in your nose, which combine with your tastebuds to create the flavors you know. Here are a few ways to improve your sense of smell: Exercise. Our sense of smell is most attuned right after exercise, this will make you more sensitive to the way your food tastes. Eat only when you're hungry. Your sense of smell is much more sensitive when you are at your hungriest. . Long-term smoking can damage the nerves that detect smells. Do this gradually, and ask your doctor for recommendations on how to quit smoking. Wine and cheese tasting are the most common, as they are known for having strong tastes with subtle differences. For instance, you might be able to tell the difference between a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Pinot Noir, but might not be able to describe each flavor accurately. Attending these types of events exposes you to people with refined palates, which will let you learn the language used when describing flavors, as well as letting you experience them for yourself. You can find these events through a quick online search through directories such as Local Wine Events.
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Step outside of your comfort zone. Cleanse your palate between courses. Try different spices. Improve your sense of smell. Stop smoking Attend tasting events.
Article: Black is preferred to blue. Make sure you have pens that allow you to write neatly and legibly. A neat, clean application will be preferred to a messy one. You never get a second chance to make a first impression, as they say. Regardless of the job, managers are more likely to hire someone who looks professional. Also, you may end up getting an on-the-spot interview, so you want to look how you would when going in for a scheduled interview. It is always better, if possible, to take the application home so that you can take the time to fill it out neatly and have someone proofread your work. Employers sometimes include specific instructions on applications to see if applicants can follow directions appropriately. For instance, you may be asked to list information in a certain order. In describing jobs listed on your model application, emphasize the skills and experiences that are applicable to the job you are applying for. For example, if you have worked as a cook and are now applying to be a sales associate, you might emphasize your work ethic and ability to multitask when describing your cooking job. You may want to get two copies of the application and fill out a practice one first, so that you can produce a clean draft after having used the first to craft your responses. If something is not applicable to you, make sure that you mark it as "Not Applicable" or "N/A." Otherwise, your potential employer may think that you accidentally skipped the question. You don't want a hiring manager to think of you as someone who makes errors that should be easily avoided. For checking bodies of text, reading backwards can catch spelling errors you'd miss by reading it normally. Make sure all information is accurate. You can be fired for presenting inaccurate information on your application.
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Bring your own black pens. Dress in appropriate attire when asking for applications and when turning them in. Ask if you can take a blank application home. Read the application fully, including any special instructions. Use your model application as a template, but tailor your responses to the job. Complete every space on the application. Proofread everything that you have written.