Q: You can find a stain stripper designed specifically for removing wood stain online or at your local hardware store. Use a disposable aluminum pan or a metal bowl to hold the stain stripper. Be careful as you're pouring it so you don't get any on your clothes or the floor. Dip the paintbrush in the container of stain stripper so it's fully soaked. Then, carefully brush it across the surface of the wood you want to remove stain from until the entire surface is covered. Make sure the coat of stain stripper is even and thick. If you're working on a large piece of furniture, it may be easier to strip the stain off one part of the furniture first, as opposed to doing it all at once. Check on the stain stripper every few minutes while you're waiting for it to work. If you notice any spots that look dry, apply more stain stripper to those areas with the paint brush. It's important that the stain stripper doesn't dry out while you're waiting for it to work. Read the label on your stain stripper for specific timing instructions. Starting at the edge of the wood surface, gently push the scraper across the surface of the wood in a straight line. When you reach the other side of the wood, hold a trash bin under the edge so you can push the scraped-off stain stripper into it. Then, bring the scraper back to the edge you started at and repeat in a different spot. Continue until all the stain stripper has been scraped off the surface of the wood. Avoid using a metal scraper with a sharp edge or you could damage the surface of the wood. Follow the direction of the grain as you're bringing the steel wool back and forth over the surface of the wood. Make sure you go over any nooks and crannies in the wood with the steel wool. This will remove any leftover stain stripper on the wood. It's important that you get off all the leftover residue or you could have a hard time sanding the wood later on. The wood needs to be completely dry before you sand it. If you try to sand it early, the sandpaper will quickly get clogged with the wet wood.
A: Fill up a metal container with stain stripper. Apply a thick layer of the stain stripper to the wood using a paintbrush. Let the stain stripper sit for 15-20 minutes and reapply as necessary. Use a plastic scraper to scrape off the stain stripper into a trash bin. Dip a steel-wool pad in the stain stripper and wipe down the surface of the wood. Wipe down the surface of the wood with a rag and water. Let the wood dry for 24 hours.

Article: The part you want to measure is the outside edge where the material was cut. It should already be filed and smooth. You'll need to measure how long the exposed edge is so you can cover it with a strip of a similar material. Another way to measure out the covering material is to tape it to the edge of the worktop. If you are using a non-synthetic surface, you won't need to do this. Leave the smoothed edges exposed. These strips will be included with the countertop. Mark out how long you need them to be, then use scissors to trim off the excess material. You may also need to cut a little off the top and bottom to make the strip fit perfectly on the worktop's edge. You'll need 1 strip for every cut that's still exposed. For one worktop or connected worktops, that's 2 total. Contact adhesive is a super strength glue that'll keep your worktop intact. Find some at the local home improvement store. Dip a brush in the adhesive and carefully paint it onto the laminate strip and the worktop's edge. To be safe, keep the area ventilated by opening a window. Cover the worktop's surface so adhesive doesn't drip on it. Place the laminate strips on a towel on the counter with the adhesive side facing up. After about 15 minutes, the adhesive will have finished drying. Read the instructions on the adhesive's container to figure out how long your specific brand needs to dry. Once the adhesive has dried, pick up the laminate strips. Line them up against the worktop's cut outer edges. They'll stick in place once you press them to the edges. Use a fine file or sandpaper to wear down the strips until they're as smooth as the rest of the worktop. If the laminate sticks out at all, a crafting knife can help. Hold it flat against the worktop and carefully shave off the excess material.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Measure the width of the worktop's free edges. Cut laminate strips to size. Spread contact adhesive over the strips and worktop edge. Leave the adhesive to dry for 15 minutes. Attach the laminate to the worktop's edges. File down rough edges on the laminate strips.

Q: Some people find that catnip is even better at repelling mosquitoes than chemicals, such as DEET. Best of all, catnip is safe. It can even be grown next to plants that typically attract mosquitoes as a deterrent. Keep in mind, however, that the catnip will attract cats into your yard. Catnip is an aggressive grower, like a weed. Be sure to keep it reined in, or it will take over your flowerbed. in your garden or yard. Citronella masks the surrounding scents around your home and garden that attract mosquitoes, preventing them from coming too near. If you live in warm climates where frost does not occur, plant citronella directly into the ground behind your other plants. Citronella can grow to a height of up to between 5 and 6 feet (1.52 and 1.82 meters) and forms in large, grassy clumps. If you live in a cold, freezing climate, plant citronella in large planters. This way, you can move the planters indoors during freezing temperatures and harsh weather conditions. Verify that the citronella plants you use are called Citronella winterianus or Cymbopogon nardus, as opposed to plants labeled "citronella-scented," which may not be authentic citronella plants. Not only will you have something that you can use in your cooking, but you will be keeping the mosquitoes away. Many herbs also develop small white or purple flowers. Here are some popular herbs that keep mosquitoes at bay: Basil Garlic Lavender, Lemon balm, and Lemongrass Peppermint Rosemary These small blue and purple flowers are hard, suitable for just about any climate. The plant grows up to 18 inches (45.72 cm) tall, making it ideal for the back of flowerbeds. It needs partial or full sunlight. Ageratum secretes a scent considered offensive to mosquitoes. The smell that these flowers emit will prevent mosquitoes from entering a specific area, functioning similar to a border. Plant marigolds in areas with fertilized soil that can be exposed to full sunlight at all times. They will add color and fragrance to your yard, while keeping mosquitoes at bay. Consider planting some of these flowers into flower pots, and placing them near doorways and windows. Flowers that repel mosquitoes include: Geranium Mums Pennyroyal Tansy Horsemint works similarly to citronella, but can withstand dry weather, sandy soil, and salty air. Grow horsemint in either a shaded or sunny area with enough room to allow the plant to grow between 2 and 3 feet (60.96 and 91.44 cm) in both width and height. There are many other wild plants that also repel mosquitoes. If any of these plants are native to the area you live in, consider planting some in your garden. You may already have some growing in or near your garden. Cedar trees Mugwort and Nodding onion Pineapple weed Snowbrush, Sweetfern, and Sagebrush, Wild bergamot, Wormwood, and Vanilla Leaf
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Grow catnip in your yard if you don't mind cats. Grow citronella Try growing other herbs that repel mosquitoes. Plant ageratum. Plant marigolds on the border of your lawn or garden. Try some other flowers that are known to repel mosquitoes. Plant horsemint if you live in dry climates or near a coast. Consider some wild plants.