Write an article based on this "Clean and sand the wood. Consider staining the wood to make the grain more visible. Mix equal parts paint and water until the paint is semi-transparent. Use a clean rag, foam roller, or paint brush to apply the whitewash. Remove the excess whitewash with a paper towel or clean rag. Add additional layers of paint if necessary."
article: Remove any stickers or unwanted nails from the wood. If it is dirty, wash the wood with gentle soap and water. If the wood is very rough, use sandpaper or a hand sander to smooth it. A smoother surface will make it easier to apply the whitewash. If you need to use soap, make sure the wood dries completely before you begin to whitewash. Staining the wood a medium or dark brown, will help the texture and knots of the wood to shine through. The paint and water technique works best on new lumber or wood with a very smooth surface. Staining the wood can help the final product to appear more weathered and aged, if that is the look you desire. The darker the stain you use, the more visible the wood will be under the whitewash. Let the stain dry completely before you begin to whitewash the wood. Add more water if the paint is still too thick or opaque. Thinning the paint with water will allow the wood grain to show through after you apply the white paint. A latex (water-based) paint is usually the easiest type of paint to use for whitewashing; you can also buy white stains at your local paint or hardware store. However, these may still need to be diluted with water to allow the wood grain to show. The ratio of paint to water can be changed depending on how transparent you want the whitewash to be. If you want a lot of the wood to show through, add 2 parts of water to 1 part of paint. You might want to start with a 1:1 ratio, and then add more water if the paint is not as transparent as you desire. Use long, even strokes to spread the whitewash on the wood. Because the whitewash has been diluted with water, it will dry much quicker than normal paint. If you have a large piece of wood or furniture, you should work on small sections rather than attempting to cover the entire area at one time. Apply the whitewash in the direction of the wood grain. This will help the wood grain to show through. Allow the paint to sit for 3-4 minutes, and then wipe the excess paint off with the paper towel or rag. You should wipe in the direction of the grain. Use long, fluid, and even wiping motions to remove the paint. The longer you leave the paint on the wood before wiping the excess off, the whiter the wood will become. If you want the wood to be mostly white with only a bit of wood showing through, leave the paint on for longer than 3-4 minutes. The exact amount of time that you leave the paint on the wood can vary depending on the type of wood, the age of the wood, and the weather. Use the 3-4 minutes as a guide, but check the paint frequently. As soon as it begins to feel tacky, the paint should be removed. Let each layer of paint dry completely, before adding another whitewash layer. The number of layers depends on how much coverage you desire. If you want a bright, very white finished product, you may need 4-5 layers. If you want more of the wood to shine through, 1-3 layers will be sufficient.

Write an article based on this "Add shapewear underneath your jeans to slim your stomach. Choose fitting tops that aren't baggy for the most flattering look. Try asymmetrical tops over jeans. Pick tops that reach between your hips and the top of your thighs. Avoid wearing a belt along the hip area of your jeans."
article: Pick shapewear that is designed to target your stomach area. Make sure that you get a size that is comfortable and that isn't too tight. It's best to try on shapewear in store rather than purchasing it online so that you can ensure that the size is right for you. Picking a smaller size in shapewear than what fits you won't make your shape appear slimmer. Instead, you will just feel very uncomfortable and the shapewear can cause your bulges. Pick your favorite tops in a size that fits you well to pair with your jeans. The fabric should rest comfortably over your body without feeling overly clingy or tight. Avoid wearing tops that are baggy, as although you may feel more comfortable in them, they can make your belly look larger than it actually is and won't work to accentuate the features that you like. Tailored tops that have structure are great for covering your belly. They will work with your figure to enhance it without making you feel self-conscious about your stomach. Pick tops, blouses, shirts, and tunics that have an element of asymmetry. This could be an asymmetrical pattern such as an animal or abstract print. Alternatively, tops with an asymmetrical hem or drapes are also very flattering to wear over jeans. Experiment with different styles of asymmetrical tops to see what you prefer. Asymmetrical tops help to give you style and shape while removing the focus from your stomach. Whether you have chosen a fitted or asymmetrical top to wear with your jeans, this is the most flattering length that will work to hide your stomach. Avoid tops that are longer than the top of your thighs, as these will look baggy and won't work to enhance the features that you like. Similarly, avoid tops that are shorter than your hips. These will draw attention to your belly. Belts draw attention to the area around them. This means that if you are wanting the focus of your outfit to not be around your stomach, it's best to not wear a belt. However, if you are wanting to bring the focus of your outfit to your waist instead, then wear a higher belt to show off your waist. Try wearing the belt at different heights along your torso to find the place that is the most flattering for your shape. If your jeans need a belt to stay on, they are too big for you. Try a smaller size. Belts around your waist work especially well with asymmetrical prints.

Write an article based on this "Look for skipping on the back leg. Watch for difficulty jumping. Monitor for other leg problems. Recognize the symptoms at any age."
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A typical sign of patellar luxation is when the dog skips on a back leg. He may be perfectly mobile and not in pain, but every now and again he skips a step. He may also carry a back leg for several steps before putting it back down again. This is due to the mechanical locking of the knee joint due to the faulty anatomy. After a few steps, things tend to shake back into place and the dog continues to walk as normal. Patellar luxation occurs in the back legs. This means your dog may move all the weight into the front legs. It is possible in some dogs for both legs to be affected by patellar luxation. If this is the case, the dog may look like he's doing a bunny hop with both legs together. If your dog has the condition in both legs, he may have difficulty jumping up onto furniture or low surfaces. In severe or long term cases, the dog may develop secondary problems. One secondary problem may be arthritis in the joint. There may be swelling or stiffness in the leg or joint. If the dog is using the leg less, he may also develop muscle wastage on that side, which means the muscles on the affected side will be smaller than the ones on the other side. Your dog may also exhibit lameness on the affected leg. Lameness means your dog won't have the ability to walk on that leg. A dog can get patellar luxation at any age. Many dogs often present symptoms as a puppy because it is a problem with the muscles of the legs. Dogs can start presenting symptoms at at eight to 10 weeks.