Problem: Article: Not all paint guns can handle chalk paint because it can be a little thick. Add 2 tablespoons (29.6ml) (1 oz) of water to every cup (8 oz) of paint that you use in the paint gun. This is especially necessary if you choose not to water down the paint. Test the gun on a small, out-of-the-way area on your piece of furniture to get used to the pressure. Make sure that you have the right nozzle on the gun. A narrower nozzle will apply a higher stream of pressure. Apply the chalk paint evenly, sweeping your arm back and forth in long, even movements.
Summary: Water down the paint if necessary. Operate the gun at high pressure. Hold the gun approximately 3 inches (7 cm) away from the furniture.

Problem: Article: Many toys help kids with their math skills. There are tech toys that use computers and tablets to help kids with Tangrams and other geometry skills. Kid-friendly tablets give kids endless games and apps that use their math skills. These toys will give your child puzzles, pictures, games, songs, and other interactive activities to help your child learn math. Many computer programming, mechanical, musical, culinary, and electronic tech toys also teach kids math. There are many different educational tech toys that help your children learn various language skills. Some toys help children learn how to read or read books aloud to them. Other toys help kids learn to write by going through proper strokes and teaching spelling. You can also find toys that teach your children foreign languages. There are many books that teach children foreign languages through interactive songs or videos that your child gains access to when you buy the book. Chemistry sets have been upgraded to digital science toys. Children can use digital microscopes connected to computers or tablets as they explore the microscopic world around them. Kids can also get inventing kits where they can learn how to make various scientific inventions. There are even seed growing kits that connect with smartphones to turn the seeds into animated characters. These science-based toys also teach kids computer, mechanical, and engineering skills. Some toys allow your child to learn basic computer skills and programming skills at a young age. There are products that allow you to put together a small computer in Lego-like parts, and products that let you snap blocks together to make small electronics. Other toys let children assemble robots. These products can teach mechanical and computer skills. They are good for kids who have interest in putting things together and taking them apart, or who have enjoyed playing with Legos, K'nex, Erector Sets, and similar products. Educational tech toys don't just teach kids how to read, write, and do math, or build computers and electronics. There are many different products that let kids explore their creative side. These often incorporate other skills, such as math and spatial reasoning. They can try their hand at creating animation with different apps or small computer devices or even making music with electronic musical instruments connected to computers or phones. Other creative apps let your child learn how to cook from an animated chef while also learning math skills.
Summary: Consider a math toy. Think about a language toy. Find toys that focus on science skills. Check out computer, mechanical, or electronics skills toys. Try a creative toy.

Problem: Article: One of the most common and easily fixable issues with a toilet is a broken or otherwise malfunctioning seat that needs replacing. First, you'll need to remove the old seat and dispose of it by removing the nut from the mounting bolts under the rim of the toilet and pulling the seat and lid off. Look under the lip of the toilet rim where the seat and lid connect to the bowl. You should see the nut and washer holding the seat on. Unscrew it with an adjustable crescent wrench and remove the washer and nut. The bolts should easily slide free from the top and you can remove the seat. If the nut is stuck or rusty, spray some WD-40 on it to help it come loose. Be careful not to struggle with the wrench too much and risk cracking the bowl of the toilet with your wrench or smacking your hand on something. Typically, most toilets are manufactured in two sizes, so make sure you've got the right size to match your particular toilet. Measure the width and length of bowl from the mounting bolt to the lip and take your measurements to the hardware or housewares store to make sure you've got the right size for your toilet. While you're at the hardware store, you'll probably want to buy replacement washers, nuts, and bolts unless the seat comes with them. Make sure they fit your toilet. Take in the old ones to have on hand for comparison. Fix the bolts through the holes in the toilet rim and screw the nut onto the bowl. Be careful not to use too much force when tightening, but make sure the seat is secure.
Summary: Remove the old seat. Get a new seat. Install the new seat.

Problem: Article: Doing a split can appear deceptively simple. In actuality, this move requires a high level of flexibility in multiple muscle groups. The most important of these are the hamstrings and dorsal hip muscles (also called iliopsoas), however, stretching a wide range of lower-body muscles will ensure greater overall flexibility, lessening your risk of discomfort, pain, or injury. Additionally, this comprehensive stretching regimen prepares you to do both types of basic split - side splits and front splits. Besides the hamstrings and hip muscles, try to add stretches for as many of the following muscles as possible to your fitness routine: Lower back (lumbar region) Buttocks (glutes) Groin (especially valuable for side splits) Calves Quadriceps The stretching recommendations included the following steps in this section will target many of these secondary muscles. However, if desired, you may substitute your own preferred stretches. This stretch targets your hip muscles. Begin as if you were doing an ordinary lunge exercise - plant one foot forward and lower yourself down to the ground by bending your front leg and sliding your back leg back until your shin lies on the ground. When you've reached the floor, put your hands on your hips and gradually shift your weight forward, keeping your back straight. Continue until you begin to feel the stretch in the top of the thigh where it meets the hip. Hold for 20-30 seconds, then return to your starting position and switch to your other leg. Repeat several times.
Summary:
Know the muscles you need to stretch. Do a lunge stretch.