Caulk removers are special chemical products designed to moisten and soften the caulk, making it easier to remove so that you do not need to chip and chisel it away. Use a clean blade on a utility knife to slice down the center of the softened caulk. Most of the caulk should be freed. You might be able to pull it away by hand, but since gutter caulk can be thick, you may need to grip onto it using needle-nose pliers. Either way, most of the old caulk should come up. Use small chisel or the hook end of a painter's five-in-one tool to rake away any leftover chunks until the area is completely clean. Scrub it with a toothbrush or abrasive sponge dipped into a non-ammonia cleaner. Follow by scrubbing the area with a solution made with 1/3 cup (80 ml) bleach and 1 gallon (4 liters) of water. Cleaning the area will remove any fungi or decayed leaves that may have worked their way into the cracking caulk. Before applying new caulk, the area should be completely dry. Allowing the area to air dry is best, but if rain, other precipitation, or humidity threatens to create a problem, dry it out by hand using a clean, dry towel.
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One-sentence summary -- Apply a caulk remover. Slice the caulk with a blade. Pull away the caulk. Chip away remaining caulk. Clean the area. Let the area dry.

Q: Stretches are a great way to increase flexibility, improve performance and reduce the risk of injury while running. Rather than traditional static stretches (stretch and hold), dynamic stretches (which incorporate movement) have been proven to be more beneficial for runners and other athletes alike, as they stretch your body in a more dynamic, functional way. . Swing one leg out to the side as far as you can swing it, and then swing it back across your body in front of your standing leg, as far as possible. Repeat this stretch ten times on each leg. Keep your back and knees straight, and walking forward, lift your legs straight out in front in an exaggerated march, and flex your toes towards you. Too easy? Add a skipping motion. Do ten reps with each leg. Kick your own butt? You bet! While standing, walk forward, and swing your legs back and up, trying to kick yourself in the glutes. If this gets to be too easy, do it while jogging. Do ten reps with each leg. Step forward using a long stride, and keeping the front knee over or just behind your toes, lower your body by dropping your back knee toward the ground. Walk using that movement. Maintain an upright posture throughout the stretch, and keep your abs tight for maximum benefit. Once again, do ten reps on each leg. Get in a "pike" position with your butt in the air. Put your right foot behind your left ankle. Keeping your legs straight, press the heel of the left foot down, and then release. Repeat ten times on each leg. Lift your left leg up like you're kicking a hacky sack, bending at the knee so it points out. Tap the inside of your left foot with your right hand without bending forward. Repeat ten times on each leg. o planks. The plank exercise is a great way to build your endurance and strengthen both your abs and your back. To do a plank: Lie face down, your hands flat on the ground at head level. Lift up off the ground, on your toes, and resting on your elbows with your hands flat. Your back should form a straight line from head to foot. Tighten your core so your butt doesn't stick up or sag. Hold for one minute, then ease back down. Do 15 reps. Add a leg swing: to get more out of your planks, put your legs in motion, one at a time: Lift one leg up so it's roughly parallel to the ground, swing it outward (keeping it parallel), then return to the starting position, and do the other leg.
A: Stretch before you run. Do leg lifts Do tin soldiers. Do butt-kicks. Do lunges. Do pike stretches. Do hacky sacks. .

Article: December 8th marks the beginning of the Christmas celebrations in Spain. This day honors the immaculate conception of the Virgin Mary. Catholic churches across the country will hold a mass ceremony for you to attend. If you're in Seville, go see the Los Seises. During the ceremony, 10 boys wear traditional costumes and dance to the tune of a choir and orchestra outside of the cathedral. Usually celebrated on December 21st, many pagans will light bonfires across the country. According to folklore, people who jump over a fire during the solstice will be protected from illness. Even if you don't jump over a bonfire, it's a fun celebration to watch! The Spanish lottery is one of the largest lotteries hosted in the world and has been held since 1812. Purchase a ticket a local store and watch the drawing live on December 22nd to see if you've won a share of El Gordo, or "The Fat One," an amount equivalent to $2.8 billion USD!
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Attend mass on Dia de la Inmaculada Concepcion. Light a Christmas bonfire during the winter solstice for a pagan ritual. Purchase a lottery ticket for a chance to win El Gordo.

Article: This simple method ensures the vest will be a good fit without the hassle of measurements, etc. Seam allowance is the part that gets folded under when you make the seams. For each half, fold the t-shirt in half vertically and trace around it, adding seam allowance along the outer edge plus a little extra room for the front-center overlap if desired (e.g., where you'd put snaps or buttons). Again, add room (1/2 inch) for the seam allowance. Keep in mind the back may have a higher neckline than the front pieces, depending on your design. Put the cutout pieces together as they would be for the vest, making sure the armholes and hem line up. You'll need at least 1 to 1 1/2 yards for the vest, and an equal amount for the lining. The lining is the part that goes inside the vest, on the reverse side of the outer cloth. If you have doubts as to how much fabric you need, take your pattern to the fabric or craft store and ask for help. It's always better to have a bit extra material than not enough. You can choose from a wide range of materials for your vest. Keep in mind the season when selecting your fabric; for example, you can use a light wool for autumn, velvet for winter, seersucker for spring, and silk or light cotton for summer.
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Trace a tank top or a t-shirt (with sleeves tucked in so you can get the arm openings) onto pieces of newspaper or a brown paper bag that's been opened up. Add about 1/2 inch (about 13 mm) around the entire outline for seam allowance. Make the front piece in two halves. Make the back piece by laying the t-shirt flat and tracing along it. Cut out the pattern pieces and inspect. Buy your cloth.