Write an article based on this "Sand down the area until it is smooth and even with the wood. Check that the hole is filled in. Apply primer if you're painting the area. Paint or stain the area."
article: Use an orbital sander or standard sandpaper to sand down the area. Sand until the filler is evened out and it is level with the surrounding wood. Wipe it down to remove dust before painting or staining. Run your hand over the repaired area to see if it's smooth. Also, make sure you have filled in the hole and that it's level with the wood. Even if you filled in the hole completely, it may have settled out and left a depression or hole. If you haven't completely filled in the hole, repeat the process by adding more wood filler. Most wood fillers can be painted, but fillers may affect how the paint looks. If you use primer first, it can help even out the look of the area. This process works particularly well if you're painting a whole piece of furniture that you've repaired holes on. Once you've got the repaired area perfectly level with the rest of the wood, you can apply paint or stain to match the rest of the wood. If you're not sure of the paint or stain, you may want to test it first in an inconspicuous area to make sure it matches. You can also test stain on a piece of scrap wood.

Write an article based on this "Test the couch in person, even if you plan to order it online. See how comfortable you find the couch. Assess the sturdiness of the frame. Press the springs through the upholstery, if there are any. Experiment with lighting and by staining the couch fabric. Buy your couch or sofa."
article: A couch is a big investment, and ordering it sight unseen is a big risk. Deciding whether a couch is to your exact taste and can stand the test of time is almost impossible to do with pictures alone. That being said, online reviews are helpful for learning other people's thoughts on the comfort and durability of potential couches. Make sure you are comfortable with the return policy of the couch distributor and the quality of customer support you're likely to get if you experience troubles with your purchase. You may have to pay shipping if you order online, and will probably need to be present when the couch is delivered. Contact the couch company immediately if you find any problems. Sit how you normally would on the couch, then see how you feel. Different couches have different softness, and factors like seat depth and armrest height make a difference, too. Lower arms are good for curling up and getting comfy while watching TV, while multi-cushion sofas might be harder to nap on and firm seat backs are more supportive if you usually sit upright. Swaying, creaking, or squeaking indicate poorly installed springs or a weak frame. Lift one side about 6in (15cm) off the ground. If the leg on the other side is still touching the ground, the frame is weak. The couch legs should be attached to the frame by screws and pegs, not just glue, staples, and nails. They should be tight and close together, but not feel like they are poking through the fabric. If the sofa has only webbing or mesh, it will probably be uncomfortable and flimsy. Feel free to ask the salesperson for a swatch of the upholstery to bring home, where you can see how the fabric looks in artificial and natural light and test how easy it is to clean. Cotton and linen upholstery is reasonably priced and easy to clean, and microfiber blends can act like cotton and are stain resistant. Leather looks nice and lasts a long time, but is extremely expensive. Natural blends with polyester can snag and wear out overtime. Silk gives the couch a sleek look but is very hard to care for. The average couch sells for $1,000 but designer couches can cost $10,000. The couch should compliment the space you are going to put it in, and feel like a piece you'll want in your home for many years to come. Discuss the price for delivery up front, and make sure you can get a full refund if the store doesn't deliver on time.

Write an article based on this "Prepare the donor horse for blood collection. Collect the required amount of blood. Prepare the recipient horse for the transfusion. Monitor the horse's vital signs as the transfusion is performed. Watch the horse closely following the transfusion. Feed the recipient horse a nutrient-rich diet following the transfusion."
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The donor horse is confined to a stall or stock. A patch of hair is clipped over the jugular vein in the neck and the skin is disinfected with a surgical scrub such as hibiscrub or iodine. A large gauge catheter (10gauge) or needle (14gauge) is required so that the red blood cells are not physically damaged as they flow through into the collection tubing and container. The needle is inserted into the vein and the hub connected to blood collection tubing. This is a length of clear, flexible, sterile tubing through which the blood flows into a collecting container. The blood collection container contains a vacuum, so the negative pressure continues to suck the blood out of the donor horse's circulation. The bottle contains ACD preservative which stops the blood from clotting once it has been collected. As the blood is collecting, gently swirl or rock the bottle to mix it with the preservative. Never shake the bottle, as this could cause the red blood cells to become burst or damaged. The maximum volume of blood that can be collected from one horse is 15-18 ml/kg body weight, once a month. Thus a 500-600kg horse provides approximately 7.5 liters (2.0USgal) of blood per month, and it takes around 1.5 hours to harvest. Once obtained. a blood sample should be used within 4 hours. The recipient horse's jugular vein is prepared in the same way as for the donor horse, and a 10g catheter or 14 gauge needle inserted into the vein. The giving set on the blood container is attached to the needle or catheter and the blood is elevated above the horse's head to allow gravity to assist with the delivery. The recipient horse's heart and respiratory rate, body temperature, and the color of the mucus membranes of the mouth are recorded before the transfusion starts, and every 2 minutes thereafter for the first 10 minutes of the transfusion. For the first 10 minutes the transfusion is given slowly, at a rate of 0.1ml/kg body weight. This allows the veterinarian to check for the early signs of a transfusion reaction. If a transfusion reaction is detected, the transfusion will be stopped before the recipient receives a large volume of donor blood. If no signs of a reaction occur, then the flow rate is increased to 20-30ml/kg body weight per hour. Thus a transfusion involving a 500kg horse receiving 7.5 liters (2.0USgal) of whole blood takes half an hour to complete. A blood transfusion buys the horse enough time to manufacture new red blood cells in the bone marrow. The transfusion provides enough increase in circulatory volume to stop damage to the major organs and take the horse out of immediate danger. However, the horse will still be weak following the transfusion and a period of box rest to aid recovery is essential. This also enables the horse's food intake to be monitored, along with her water intake and urine output. Closely monitoring these things is very important, because if the hemorrhage was severe enough to cause organ damage, the early warning signs are increased thirst, and increased urine production. The recipient horse should be fed a highly nutritious, iron-rich diet following the blood transfusion, to ensure that they have all the nutrients necessary for red blood cell production. These diets usually consist of a highly palatable muesli formulation that is protein dense and provides a greater density of calories than regular foods. Thus, if the horse's appetite is reduced, they still take in energy. This muesli also has added B vitamins to help appetite, and is rich in antioxidants to encourage healing.