Article: Using a roll of painter's tape, slowly work around the sides of the door and cover each edge. This will help keep the paint only on the face of the door and make the lines around each edge as clean as possible. Trimming the door with tape might be difficult around long or uneven edges, but it will make the painting process much easier in the long run. If there are any parts of the door you can't remove, such as windows, you can cover these with painter's tape to keep them clean. Before painting the door, take the opportunity to fix any dents on the door's surface. Use 80-grit sandpaper on any dented areas before smoothly covering the dent with a small amount of patching compound or auto body filler. Leave it to dry for around 40 minutes and then sand it with 150-grit sandpaper to make the area level with the rest of the door. Sand the door until the dent is no longer obvious or not easily visible. Painting over it will help obscure any minor dents or dings, so don't worry too much about using a bubble level To allow the primer and paint to adhere to the surface of the door, you should sand it down lightly first. Use fine grit sandpaper around 400 over the entire surface of the door. You don't need to sand the whole surface of the door thoroughly, only enough to give the primer something to stick to. Applying too much pressure or using a rougher sandpaper can risk damaging the door too much. Sanding can create a lot of dust that can get caught in the paint and affect the look of your finished door. Slightly dampen a clean cloth and wipe down the surface of the door to remove any dust left over from sanding it down. If there is a lot of dust, or if the old paint has come loose in the sanding process, use a vacuum cleaner to remove the majority of the dust before wiping it down.
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Tape off any areas that you don't want to paint. Fix any dents in the door's surface. Sand the entire door with 400-grit sandpaper. Wipe down the surface with a damp cloth.
Article: The most essential thing to remember when you're mixing prints is that the prints should have at least one color in common. Repeating colors is the way to help prints complement each other instead of clashing. Colors can pull two completely different prints together and make them look like they were made for each other! One way to repeat print colors is to choose two prints with the same dominant color. For example, you might have a lime green-striped skirt and a paisley with a lime-green background. For a slightly bolder look, choose a less dominant color from one print and match that color with your second print. For example, if you have an ikat print with a touch of rose, pair it with a rose-colored plaid. The colors don't have to match exactly, but they should be close enough that it's clear they are meant to go together. If you have too many prints in the same size, your outfit or home decor could end up looking busy. Think of prints in terms of their size, and choose a big size and a smaller size to go together. Having prints in a range of sizes creates visual harmony instead of headaches. For example, if you have a skirt with a large floral pattern, try pairing it with a thin-striped top. If your couch has a big plaid pattern, use throw pillows with a smaller print. If you're mixing three different prints, aim to have the largest print take up 60 percent of the look, choose a medium print to comprise 30 percent of the look, and have the smallest print make up the last 10 percent as an accent. This balances the overall appearance of the prints and keeps them from being too overwhelming. For example, you might wear a maxi skirt with a large floral pattern, a mid-top with a medium stripe print, and statement necklace with a small colorful print. In your home, try pairing wallpaper with a big, bold print with a chair or sofa with medium print and accent pillows or lamp shades with the smallest print. Sometimes two prints that would otherwise clash need something solid to break them up. Choose a solid color that matches both prints and feature it prominently in between the prints, rather than having the prints layered on top of one another. This gives the eye a chance to rest instead of jumping back and forth between busy prints. Prints that are similar in scale but come in slightly different colors can layer beautifully. This is a great way to mix prints if you're after a more conservative, monochrome look that works as well in the office as it does on a weekend. For example, if you have a peach and white polka dotted top, trying pairing it with a black and white polka dotted skirt. At home, try working with 2 - 3 different plaid prints in one room. Another great way to incorporate a variety of prints is to choose one that's bold and another that's low-contrast, such as a neutral-toned ikat print. This allows you to create an interesting, finished look without too many overwhelming colors or prints.
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Repeat colors. Pick a big print and a small print. Follow the 60-30-10 rule. Use a solid to break up prints. Mix two similar prints. Mix bold patterns with low-contrast patterns.
Article: To prevent your cutting board from sliding around while you're working, place it on a kitchen towel. Then place the scallions in a single layer on the board. Avoid stacking the scallions because you'll crush them instead of cut them. Scatter the scallions over your favorite meals to add a little color and crunch to the dish. In addition to garnishes, add the scallions to salsas, egg dishes, and salads. Use the thinnest sliced scallions for garnishes and save thicker ones for recipes where you'll be cooking them such as in baked goods or eggs. in the refrigerator. You can store chopped scallions for up to 1 day in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keep in mind that the scallions will become limp the longer they're stored. To revive the scallions, soak them in ice water for about 30 minutes before using them.
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Lay the scallions in a single layer on a sturdy cutting board. Use the scallions immediately for the freshest taste. Store leftover scallions