A sharpened hoe blade allows you to sever the weeds without having to bend over or crouch. Swing the blade against the weed near the base, then leave the weed to decompose. If vegetables are already growing, a thin-bladed "onion hoe" may be easiest to maneuver without damaging the useful plants. If the weed already has visible seed pods or seed heads, pull these off before you cut, and discard them in a trash can covered or far away from your garden. A stirrup hoe helps take weeds out easily. It has blades that run parallel to the ground, making it easy to go along and cut weeds down. Hand-pulling weeds can be a slow process, but is often necessary when weeds sprout too close to vegetables to risk swinging a hoe. This also allows you to remove the roots of large weeds as well as the surface plant, preventing the same weed from growing again. Using a tool such as a gardening trowel or Hori-Hori knife may make this task easier and reduce strain on your hands. Pruning shears are notoriously un-ergonomic, which can causes problems such as arthritis. When choosing pruners, make sure that they fit your hand well and don't require excessive push to move the blades. For weeds growing next to small crops, press your fingers down on either side of the weed to keep soil in place while pulling. Removing weeds is easier while the soil is beginning to dry out from a watering. However, avoid walking on or pressing wet soil, which can reduce aeration. Post-emergent herbicides are designed to kill weeds that have already grown. Any type of herbicide should be used cautiously, as they have the potential to kill desirable plants as well, potentially even ones planted in neighboring gardens. Match your herbicide to your type of weed, and check that it does not have any harmful effects on your specific vegetable crops. Use these guidelines to begin your research: Herbicides containing trifluralin can be used to control grass weeds, but these are banned in the European Union. Herbicides with sethoxidym, including Poast, can also be used to control grass weeds. Herbicides containing glyphosate, including Roundup, kill many plants, weeds and otherwise, and should only be used in a vegetable garden if the label specifically provides instructions for it.
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One-sentence summary -- Cut with a sharp hoe. Remove weeds by hand or small tool. Learn about post-emergent herbicides.

Fasten the four 12-inch (30.5 cm) pieces of 2-by-4 wood planks into the angle holders to create the legs, using 4 wood screws per leg, or 16 screws total. There should be 4 available spaces in the angle holders, 1 for each leg. Attach one 24-inch (61 cm) piece of 2-by-4 wood plank to the bottom of each leg, using 4 total, with 4 wood screws per anchor. These will ensure greater stability and a balanced surface. Cut a long, thin strip of the suede padding to fit the length and width of the beam. Glue the padding onto the surface so it covers the entire beam. For optimal results, use a piece wide enough to fit all the way around the beam with enough left over to fasten to the underside with the angle holders. Allow the padding and glue to fully dry before using the beam.
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One-sentence summary -- Add legs to the beam. Anchor the base for each leg. Cover with synthetic suede padding.

The first place to look for a good tattoo artist is your social circle. Word of mouth is often the best way to get clear, honest information about a shop. If you have friends with tattoos you find beautiful, ask them, "What is the name of your tattoo artist? What was your experience with the artist like? Would you recommend them?" You should only ask friends with quality tattoos for referrals. Ask if you can check out their piece, and take mental notes about its quality. Assess the level of detail in the work. Look for clear, crisp, and thin lines. Check for pigment that's faded or bled out, as if someone held a marker to a piece of paper for too long. Once you have a few potential shops, check their websites and social media pages. Browse through their portfolios to get a better idea of their quality and style, and narrow your list to include the style or styles most consistent with your aesthetic. While you're checking websites and social media pages, look for comments, complaints, and reviews from past clients. Looking at portfolios and pictures of tattoos an artist has done can help you find one with the style you're looking for. After checking shops out online, your next step is to visit in person. If it appears dingy, dirty, or unprofessional, find another shop. Look for evidence of sanitary practices, such as: Clean, well-organized workspace and tools. Tattoo needles still in sterile packaging and only opened in front of clients--the best shops use all disposable materials. Sterilizing equipment, such as an autoclave and chemical, steam, or ultrasonic cleaners. Artists sterilize all reusable items. Artists wash their hands, wear gloves, and cover surfaces with plastic (like the cords, machines, tablets, and chairs).
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One-sentence summary -- Ask friends with tattoos for a referral. Check your friends' tattoos for quality. Look through tattoo shops' online presence. Visit the shop and check for sanitary conditions.

You probably don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, so you might adjust your behavior sometimes. However, a toxic friend may make you always feel like you have to be careful around them so you don't upset them. Recognize if you feel stressed and nervous around your friend because you never know how they'll react.For instance, you might keep your feelings to yourself so your friend doesn't get mad. Similarly, you may go along with what your friend wants so they don't cry or accuse you of being mean.
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Notice if you feel like you're always walking on eggshells.