Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Keep all your parts organized. Place your deck down on a flat surface.

Answer: You will have a lot of small hardware that comes in your skateboard kit. It's best to keep everything organized so you don't lose any parts or hardware. You may want to keep your parts in the box or original packaging until each one is needed. To best apply the grip tape to your deck you want to have it laying flat on an open surface. This will allow you evenly lay the grip tape over your deck. You want the nose and tail ends of your board to be pointing up with the graphic on the bottom of the deck facing your flat surface.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Tell them your convictions. Draw some boundaries for comments and behavior. Confront negative remarks Accept them where they're at.

Answer: If your parents don't know your views, share them. Whether you're trans or not, you can stand up for your views and for trans people in general. Tell your parents why you are an ally to trans people and why it's important to you to stick up for them. Being transparent with them will help them understand you better and learn your views. It will also help you because it will allow you to express yourself without hiding your true feelings. For example, say, "I think it's important to stand up for trans people. Many trans people already feel marginalized, so it's important to me to be there and support them." You can also say, "I don't know what it feels like to feel unsafe, but they do. I want to help trans people feel safe." If you know you disagree with your parents, set some boundaries for how you interact. Even if you strongly oppose one another, both you and your parents deserve to be treated with respect. Don't let anyone use name-calling, derogatory remarks, or curse words. Ask your parents not to say things about trans people around you or in public. If you can't talk about trans issues without getting upset or blowing up at each other, you might want to drop it. You can't change their minds, and you may have to agree to disagree. Your goal should be to allow both you and your parents to make yourselves heard, not to change each other's opinions. . You might have ignored some transphobic comments your parents made at first, but you may want to start saying something. A polite (not angry) confrontation can help change their attitudes and behaviors. Control your anger and don't take it out on them. See it as a way to share your views and kindness with them. For example, say, "That was an unkind comment. Please don't say that." You can also say, "Please don't say those things, especially around me. I think all people should be treated with respect, whether they differ from me or not." You might have to accept that your parents just don't understand, no matter how hard you try. It's upsetting when you feel like your parents don't understand or support you or the things you care about, but it can take time for them to see things differently. Acknowledge their feelings and where they are at. If you're trans and feel unaccepted, don't completely lose hope for your parents. Tell them that you love them and that they must accept who you really are. Expect it to take a little time. Make sure you are getting what you need without their support in the meanwhile.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Trim your cat's nails Give your cat eye drops Clean and medicate your cat's ears. Administer oral medication to your cat.

Answer: . With your cat snugly in the bag, you will probably have an easier time trimming her nails. Depending on the design of the bag, you may have to unzip a small zipper to open a small access hole through which you will pull one of your cat's legs. Touch and massage your cat's claws to relax her before you start trimming her nails. There are different options for nail clippers, including human nail clippers, and pet-specific 'guillotine' or 'scissor' style clippers. Use whichever type you are comfortable with. Take your cat's paw in one hand and gently squeeze with your thumb and finger on the joint just behind the nail to extend the nail. Trim just the tip of the nail. This will prevent you from accidentally cutting the quick, which would be very painful for your cat and cause the nail to bleed. If the nail starts to bleed, dab the tip of it in some cornstarch or styptic powder (available at your local pharmacy). . Cats do not like things going in their eyes, so having your cat safely restrained in the comfort bag will make the process go a little more smoothly. Hold her in your lap, with your non-dominant arm draped across her body, to make her feel more comfortable. Cup your cat's head in your non-dominant hand, with your thumb and other fingers under her lower jaw. Tilt her head upward. Pull the bottom of the eyelid down with the thumb of your non-dominant hand. Administer the prescribed number of drops into her eye, making sure not to touch her eye with the applicator tip. Give your cat a treat after you give her the eye drops. To handle your cat's ears, hold her in lap as you would if you were giving her eye drops. Wrap your non-dominant hand around the side of your cat's head, opposite of the ear you want to work on. Use the thumb of that hand to hold down the ear. To clean the ear, use the ear cleaning solution recommended by your veterinarian. Squeeze some drops onto the inside of the earflap, as well as down into the ear canal. Your cat may start shaking her head, creating a mess as the solution flies out of her ear. Gently massage the base of your cat's ear with your thumb and index finger to ensure the solution reaches down into her ear. Use a cotton ball to gently swab the inside of her ear to remove any debris or discharge. To medicate her ears, use the same method as you did to clean her ears. Make you give the medication after her ears are clean. Having your cat in a comfort bag will make it a little easier to give your cat a pill, but be aware that she could still try to bite you. To give her a pill, position her such that her body is facing away from you. Place your non-dominant hand on top of her head, with your thumb and fingers facing down on either side of her to keep her head still. Tilt her head upward. With your dominant hand, hold the pill between your thumb and index finger and use your middle finger to pull down on her lower jaw and open her mouth. Once you have her mouth open, quickly place the pill as far back on the center of her tongue as you can manage without getting bitten. Hold her mouth closed and rub on her throat to get her to swallow the pill. Don't be surprised if she spits the pill back out. You can keep trying if your cat isn't biting you.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Test for wax. Screen your floor with a buffer. Refinish your floor Avoid sanding old hardwood floors unless absolutely necessary. Consult a professional with restoration experience.

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Unless you know your floors are unwaxed, you'll need to test for wax in order to know how to best care for your flooring. Dampen a piece of extra fine steel wool and use it to rub areas you think might be waxed. Wax will show up as a light grey smudge or smear on the steel wool. Floors that date prior to 1930 typically have many layers of paste wax over a tung oil finish or shellac. You can screen and re-wax the floor or use a chemical stripper to remove the wax and apply a modern polyurethane finish. The easiest and gentlest way to restore an old floor to its former glory is to screen it with a buffer, which can be rented from most hardware stores. After cleaning the floor, use a handheld sanding screen to roughen up the edges and corners of the room where the buffer can't access. Use a buffer with a 150- or 120-grit sanding disc to screen the floor, or buff down the existing finish. Sanding pads are color coded, with black, purple, and brown being abrasive stripping pads. Green and blue are mid-level abrasive, and tan and white pads are mild polishing pads. The sanding discs will wear out, so you'll need at least three to screen a typical room. Buffing will not remove deep scratches or heavy damage. It will, however, help restore shine and remove surface scratches to old or dull hardwood. . Once you've finished buffing, wipe down windowsills and other surfaces and vacuum the room thoroughly to remove all dust. Your choice of finish will depend on the results of your wax test. For waxed floors, apply paste wax. If your floor was finished with a modern sealer, go with polyurethane. You can't use one if you started with the other: don't apply wax to a polyurethane finish or vice versa. If your floor is more than 50 years old, you should avoid sanding it. There's a limit to how much wood you can remove without permanently damaging the floor. When cleaning and reviving an old hardwood floor, sand only if it's so heavily stained that screening or chemical stripping aren't options. Get professional help if your old hardwood flooring is seriously worn or damaged, or if you're unsure about its composition. Word of mouth is typically the best way to find a good contractor. Look for one with restoration experience who won't advise you to simply rip out the entire floor unless absolutely necessary. For example, if your floor needs patching, you could have an experienced contractor remove flooring from a hidden spot, like a closet, and use it to replace a worn or damaged area.