Q: The only way to remove burn marks deeper than about 18in (0.32cm) is to scrape out the burned wood itself. Take a utility knife and drag the edge of the blade over the burn to remove the damaged wood. Work in short strokes and make sure you're following along the wood grain, not cutting across it. Purchase a utility knife (and spare blades if you like) at a hardware store. Some stationary or office-supply stores may also sell them. If the wood surrounding the burn wasn't damaged when you scraped out the burn, you should be able to even out the surface of the wood with sandpaper. Sand along the wood grain (not across it) using back and forth motions until the groove (where the burn used to be) has been smoothed out. Local hardware stores will sell sandpaper. Choose fine sandpaper with a number around 360 or 400. (When working with sandpaper, higher numbers indicate finer grain.) When you've finished scraping away the burn mark and sanding the surface of the wood, you'll be left with a small pile of wood shavings. To remove them from the wood, dampen a rag and rub it along the surface of the wood to remove the shavings. It's important that the rag you use is lightly damp. Otherwise, you'll just end up pushing the shavings around. You can purchase tung oil at a paint-supply store or a home-improvement store. Dip a piece of clean cloth into the tung oil and rub it over the formerly burned section of wood. Work in strokes about 35 inches (7.612.7cm) long, and be sure to apply the oil along the wood grain, not across it. Depending on the color of the wood you're repairing, you can also try using a linseed oil. The two oils are similar, and the only major difference is that linseed oil yellows over time. This will work to your advantage, though, if the wood you're repairing has yellow tones. Since tung oil (and linseed oil) is nondrying, it will take several hours to absorb into the hardwood and harden in place fully. So, follow the directions provided on the tung oil's packaging regarding, as some tung-oil manufacturers may ask you to wipe off the oil rather than letting it soak into the wood. If you're dealing with hardwood flooring and have kids or pets in your home, keep them away from the oily floor until it's dry. until it's flush with the rest of the flooring. Wood epoxy contains a number of chemical components that should be mixed together following the manufacturer's instructions. Once the epoxy has reached a putty-like consistency, use a spackle knife to press the epoxy into the hardwood hole where the burn mark used to be. Let the epoxy dry overnight, or for 6-8 hours. During this time, be sure to keep any wandering children or curious animals away from the epoxy. You should have no problem finding an assortment of wood epoxies at a local hardware store or home-improvement store. A sheet of 80-grit sandpaper would work well for this step. Rub the sandpaper back and forth several times across the dried epoxy until you've smoothed it down to the same level as the surrounding flooring. Be careful to avoid sanding too much on the hardwood flooring itself. You don't want to scuff up the undamaged wood accidentally. Once you're finished with the 80 grit, if you like, try sanding again with 120-grit sandpaper to ensure that the epoxy is smooth. Use stain or paint based on whether the surrounding flooring has been painted or stained (in most cases, hardwood will need to be stained). Dip a 3in (7.6cm) paintbrush into the stain (or paint), and apply a smooth coat across the area you've repaired. Give the stain (or paint) at least 4-5 hours to dry, and apply a second layer if the new layer is darker than the rest of the flooring. If you're unsure of the exact color of your flooring, you can test out sample paint or stain colors before using them. Test the material on a small, out-of-the-way corner of the flooring.
A: Scrape off deeper burn marks using the blade of a utility knife. Smooth out the damaged area with fine-grained sandpaper. Brush off the leftover wood shavings with a damp rag. Apply a layer of tung oil to the wood to restore its color. Let the oil soak into the wood overnight. Fill the divot with wood epoxy Sand the epoxy flush with the flooring using coarse sandpaper. Stain or paint the filled burn mark to match the color of your flooring.

Article: This gives you the freshest, biggest leaves to work with. If your basil plant has started flowering, pinch off the flowers to help redirect the energy back to growing basil leaves. The flowers will be visible, making it easy to spot when the plant has started flowering. You can use your fingers to pinch the leaves off, or you can use sharp scissors to cut them. Picking off a few leaves won't harm the plant in any way. Try not to remove more than a third of the leaves on the plant unless you plan to harvest all of it. This helps ensure your plant has enough energy to keep growing. This will give you a stem's worth of basil leaves. Cutting above the leaves allows new growth to continue, which will preserve your basil plant for a longer stretch of time. Cutting stems just below a pair of leaves may prevent the stem from growing further.
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Harvest your basil before it flowers. Pick off the leaves when you need small amounts of basil. Cut right above where 2 large leaves meet for larger amounts.

Q: No two dandruff shampoos are exactly alike; similarly, no two dandruff sufferers are exactly alike, either. The best dandruff shampoo for one person may not be the best one for you, so be prepared to try out a few different options before finding one that works. Zinc pyrithione shampoos tend to have fewer negative side effects and are generally well tolerated, making them a popular first option. If you have darker hair, tar shampoos and selenium sulfide shampoos are equally good options as long as you follow the label instructions closely. Since salicylic acid shampoos can cause additional dryness, they are generally a less popular choice, but are still safe for most people. Ketoconazole shampoos are generally used when other anti-dandruff shampoo types fail to work or stop working. For a more precise recommendation suited to your hair type and scalp needs, consult a dermatologist. You should always follow the label instructions closely for any dandruff shampoo you use, but generally, you'll need to apply the shampoo to wet hair and thoroughly massage it into the scalp using your fingers. In most cases, you'll need to let the shampoo sit on your scalp for about five minutes before rinsing it out. Others, however, should be rinsed out immediately after application (especially those containing selenium sulfide). To bring severe cases of dandruff under control, you'll typically need to use your anti-dandruff shampoo once every one to two days. The exception is Ketoconazole shampoo, which should be used only twice per week. As your dandruff subsides, you can cut back the amount used to about twice per week, or once per week if you have coarser hair. One shampoo may work for a period of time before suddenly becoming less effective. If this happens, consider switching back and forth between two different ingredient types, using each one at least once per week. You may also consider switching entirely to another type of dandruff shampoo instead of alternating between the old and new ingredients, but doing so may prove less effective than alternating between two.
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Commit to trial and error. Massage the shampoo into your scalp. Use the shampoo regularly. Swap between two anti-dandruff shampoos, if necessary.