Article: It can be challenging to stain pine uniformly, but wood conditioner allows for a more even application. Read over the product's instructions, and then wipe the conditioner onto each tread with a foam brush. Then, wait about 15 minutes for the conditioner to soak into the wood. When the time has passed, wipe away any excess with a rag. You can get wood conditioner from a home improvement store. For best results, apply the conditioner in horizontal strokes. Get a wood stain from a home improvement store and brush it onto the stair treads with a bristle brush. Follow the directions on the can of wood stain, and make sure that you cover the entire surface of each stair by moving in long strokes and going with the grain as you apply. If you need to get up and down the stairs, only stain every other tread for now. Once they're completely dry, stain the remaining treads. It's best to wipe it off with a rag right away if you want a light stain and to wait about 10 minutes if you want a dark stain. If you wait 10 minutes before you wipe off the excess and it's still not dark enough, apply a second stain and wait another 10 minutes or so before you wipe it off. After you're done staining, the treads need a full day to dry. Be sure to stay off of the stairs during this time so that the stain isn't smudged or accidentally wiped away. Polyurethane is what seals your tread and keeps it from getting scratched or damaged. Use a large fine paintbrush to apply an oil-based or water-based polyurethane all over each tread. Apply the polyurethane in long, horizontal strokes. You can find polyurethane at a home improvement store. For best results, follow the directions on the polyurethane and stir it right before you dip the brush into the can each time. Give the treads at least a day to dry. Then, apply another coat of polyurethane just as you did before. Add a third coat of polyurethane for a more protected seal. Return to using the stairs as usual 24 hours after the final coat.
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Apply a coat of wood conditioner and wipe it away after 15 minutes. Brush a coat of wood stain onto each tread. Wait a few minutes and then wipe off the stain. Let the treads dry for 24 hours. Seal the stain with a coat of polyurethane for protection. Wait 24 hours and then apply a second coat of polyurethane.
Article: If at all possible, retreat to a secluded location. If you are in a car, being seen by others shouldn't be a problem. If you're at a crowded event, like a sports match or a parade, and cannot get to a restroom, urinating in a bottle will be a little more difficult. You want to avoid being seen, as it is both embarrassing and illegal to expose yourself to others. Find a place where you can be alone and won't be seen by anyone else. This may mean stepping into a stairwell or hiding behind a building, depending on where you are. Use your best judgment and be discreet. Do not call attention to yourself, and again, make sure no one will see you. If you're using a hospital bottle, the actual act of urinating will be fairly easy. The bottle has an angled top to prevent spilling and splash-back. However, if you're using an empty drink bottle, you'll need to angle the bottle to ensure it doesn't spill or overflow. Simply tilt the bottle at an angle to your body so that your urine flows against the bottom of the bottle, ideally at the downward-angled part of the bottle's bottom. If you're a woman, you'll need to wipe up afterwards. This will require having toilet paper on hand. Be sure to wipe front to back in order to avoid a potential urinary tract infection, which can happen if bacteria from the rectal area is introduced into the bladder-opening area. Once you've finished relieving yourself, you'll need to properly dispose of the bottle. It is illegal to dispose of human waste on the side of the road because of the serious health and sanitation hazards that roadside workers and landscapers face. In fact, in some states, there is an enhanced litter charge for anything deemed "dangerous litter." For example, in Wyoming (and numerous other states across the U.S.), getting caught disposing of urine on the side of the road can result in a nine month jail sentence. Be sure the cap is securely tightened on the mouth of the bottle. This will ensure that the bottle will not spill if tipped or dropped. Store the bottle in a secure location on your person or in your car. When you reach a trashcan or restroom facility, you can either throw the bottle in the trash, or pour the urine into a toilet. After urinating, it's important to wash your hands. If you are able to access running water and have soap on hand, lather the soap between your hands and rinse them under running water for approximately 20 seconds. This will help prevent the spread of germs and reduce the chances of getting yourself or others sick. If you cannot access running water, which may be the case since you could not access a toilet, you should still clean your hands with antibacterial hand sanitizer or hand wipes. These alcohol-based products kill bacteria on your hands, helping to prevent the spread of germs. To use hand sanitizer, simply squirt out enough of the product to adequately cover your hands and rub both hands together, covering all fingers and hand surfaces until the product dries.
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Find a discreet place. Angle the bottle appropriately. Properly dispose of the bottle. Clean up afterward.
Article: Talk to your doctor if you have a serious illness, especially cancer or HIV AIDS as there is a higher risk of contracting Pneumonia due to an already weakened immune system. Other factors like taking certain health medications, or a previous stroke can make Pneumonia easier to contract. To prevent Pneumonia, ensure that you are eating healthy foods and getting as much exercise as possible. Ask your doctor what you can be doing to prevent infection as they can make recommendations that are specifically tailored to you. However, you may want to make sure that you don't just have a common cold before making a trip to the doctor and spending the money. If you feel that you may be showing symptoms, consulting your doctor as soon as possible can help you prevent the illness from worsening. Your doctor may order a chest x-ray if they think Pneumonia is a possibility. While you shouldn't wait too long to go to the doctor if you do have Pneumonia, one of the ways to prevent getting Pneumonia is to stay away from areas where sick people are, like a hospital or doctor's office. So it's best to check to see if your symptoms resemble Pneumonia or just a common cold. Children will typically get the pneumococcal vaccination which will help your white blood cells learn what the infection is and how to battle it. While this isn't a cure-all or the ultimate prevention, a vaccination will help your body to learn what to look out for. Your doctor may recommend vaccination more frequently if you have certain chronic health conditions. In addition, getting other vaccinations for illnesses like the measles or the flu can help prevent these illnesses from escalating to Pneumonia. Getting regular checkups is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent all types of illnesses and diseases, including Pneumonia; as it's always easier to prevent something from starting than stopping it once it has. While a regular checkup may not find or prevent Pneumonia exactly, getting checked for myriad illnesses or conditions like immunodeficiency, blood pressure, asthma, etc., will help you prevent any other ailments that could lead to Pneumonia from getting worse.
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Know if you have any major illnesses. Consult a doctor if any of the symptoms of Pneumonia appear. Get vaccinated once every 5 years. Schedule routine checkups.