Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Apply 2 coats of primer to the countertop and allow them to dry. Mix your paint with a painting stick. Use a paint roller to apply the first layer of paint to the countertop. Allow the first coat to dry, then apply a second layer of paint. Seal the paint with countertop resin to finish the job.

Answer: Prepare the countertop with a good quality bonding primer that will improve paint adhesion when you go to apply your actual paint. Allow the primer to dry for 24 hours, then apply a second coat. Let this second coat dry for 24 hours as well before moving on to the next step. Because bonding primer tends to be relatively thick, use a foam roller to apply it to make sure you get a smooth application. Most primers will need around 24 hours to dry. However, if the manufacturer's instructions state a different length of time for you to allow the primer to dry, follow these instructions instead. It's very important that you mix the paint before applying it, in order to get it at the right consistency. You should wait to mix your paint until right before you plan to apply it. Although all types of countertop can technically be painted, not all paints can be used on each type. Read the label on the paint you have to make sure it works on the material your countertop is made of. If you're unsure which type of paint is right for your countertop material, talk to an employee at a home improvement or paint store to find out which type you need. Pour some of the freshly mixed paint into a paint tray, then dip your roller into the tray to get paint on it. Simply roll the roller over the countertop to apply a thin layer of paint. Avoid applying the paint too thickly in any spots; you'll apply a second coat to the countertop later, so there's no need to use excess paint here. It will probably take at least 6-8 hours for the first coat to completely dry, but to play it safe, wait a full 24 hours before applying the second coat. Paint the second layer with the roller brush the same way you painted the first layer. If you're using a paint kit that is specifically meant to resemble stone or granite, make sure you follow the manufacturer's instructions for applying the second layer of coat, since it may be more complicated. Mix your resin according to the manufacturer's instructions, then use a separate paint roller to spread it evenly across the countertop. The resin will harden shortly after you apply it and will protect your newly painted countertop from chipping or scratching. You can buy commercially available resin anywhere painting supplies are sold. Keep an eye out for any bubbles that pop up in your resin as it begins hardening. If you spot any bubbles, even them out quickly with your roller. If they're already hardened, you'll have to use a blowtorch to reheat the resin and cause the bubbles to pop.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Divide your monthly debt by your monthly income. Turn this number into a percentage.

Answer: This ratio is a ratio of your debt compared to your income, so you would divide the amount of debt you have by the amount of income you have. The amount of monthly debt you have should be smaller than the amount of monthly income you have. Example: If your monthly debt is $1300 and your monthly income is $3450, then: 1300 / 3450 = 0.3768 Multiply the decimal answer you get in your initial calculations by 100 to come up with a ratio percentage. This is the figure you will use for all practical purposes. Example: 0.3768 * 100 = 38%

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Decide upon the areas where you want to reduce snow. Research the direction of prevailing winter winds. Determine the length of the fence. Calculate the distance between the fence and the protected area. Decide on the fence height. Consider multiple rows of fencing.

Answer: This could be a road, a driveway or a structure. It can also be beneficial to position a snow fence near sidewalks and pathways to keep them relatively clear. A snow fence belongs upwind of the area it's protecting, roughly perpendicular to the wind. For example, if your winds blow from east to west, you'll want a snow fence on the east side of the area, running northsouth. This doesn't need to be perfect, so feel free to vary the angle of fence sections by up to 25 degrees if terrain requires it. If the object you are protecting runs roughly parallel to the prevailing wind, your fence should still remain perpendicular to the wind, not the area you are protecting. Lay several shorter fences bisecting the wind direction at an angle upwind of the object. With winds less than 20 mph, 90% of blown snow will stay below 4 feet (1.2m). In winds of less than 45 mph, 70% of the blown snow stays below 4 feet (1.2m). Estimate the height you will need based on records of wind speed in your area. For most projects, you can multiply the height of the fence by 12, and extend the length of the fence by this amount in both directions. This makes up for the fact that the ends of the fence are less effective at blocking snow, since wind wraps around them. If you need maximum protection, multiply the height of the fence by 20 instead. For example, if you are building an 8-foot (2.4m) fence, extend it by 100 feet (30.5m) past the protected area in both directions. If you are protecting a busy road, play it safe and extend each side by 200 feet (61m) instead. If you don't need full protection, you can compromise to save money or space. Just make sure the total length of the fence is at least 25 times the fence height. Any shorter than this and the wind can wrap around to the center from both ends, making the fence even less effective. A snow fence's job is to slow the wind enough to deposit the snow in a drift downwind of the fence. This means that a fence too close to the area you want protected will actually make the problem worse. As a general rule, a snow fence will quickly cause a drift up to a distance 20 times the height of the fence, so this is the minimum distance you want between the fence and the protected object. If enough snow builds up, the drift will then slowly extend to a distance 35 times the height of the fence. Install the fence at this distance if you need to keep the area completely clear of snow in all conditions. For example, an 8 ft (2.4 m) fence should be placed at least 160 ft (49 m) from the area you want clear. If it is vital to prevent even shallow snowdrifts (on a busy road, for instance), install the fence at least 280 ft (85 m) away. Measure this distance parallel to the wind. If you do not have enough space, look for a less porous fence (with smaller or fewer holes). These numbers are based on a 50% porous fence. The drift from a 25% porous fence maxes out at about 24 times the fence height instead of 35 (with the downside that less total snow is blocked). As a rule of thumb, an 8-foot (2.4 m) tall fence should protect an area with up to 29 inches (74 cm) of annual snowfall. It may handle much more snow in areas where low wind or dense snow reduces the horizontal distance snow can travel. If you're not sure whether that's enough, consider contacting a government office (such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service in the U.S.) for a recommendation specific to your area. Taller fences are much more effective: one 8-foot (2.4 m) fence blocks about as much snow as five rows of 4-ft (1.2 m) fencing. However, multiple rows of fences may be necessary in extreme weather, or if you prefer short fences. To calculate the spacing between rows, multiply the fence height by 30. This prevents the drift from one fence from burying the one below it. For example, two 4-ft. (1.2 m) rows of fencing should be placed 120 ft. (36m) apart. Place the rows closer together where the wind travels up a steep slope, and place them farther apart on steep, downhill slopes.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Try the ring test with any coin. Drop your own coin on a flat surface from about six inches above it.

Answer:
Silver makes a really lovely bell-like ringing sound when it is tapped on, particularly when it is tapped on with another form of metal. If you want to try this out before tapping on your questionable silver, find a United States quarter made before 1965. These were made of 90% silver while US quarters made later than 1964 are made of a copper-nickel alloy. The older quarter will give a high-pitched, clear ringing tone, while the newer quarters will give a dull thump of a sound. If it makes a sound like a bell ringing, you have a real silver coin in your hand. If it's dull, the silver is, most likely, mixed with other metals.