Grip the weed in the middle between the top and the ground and pull upward. This helps remove the taproot, which will prevent the same plant from regrowing. If the soil is not moist, water the area you want to weed for several minutes before starting to hand weed. It's best to pull weeds out when the plants are young. This usually occurs during spring months (April-May), depending on your region. Make sure to bag up and dispose of the weeds after you pull them out. Leaving them behind can allow their seeds to spread and grow. Put 3in (7.6cm) to 6in (15cm) of coarse mulch on top of the weeds you want to kill. The mulch will starve the plants of oxygen and sunlight. Keep in mind that mulch breaks down over time. Check it occasionally and replace it when it starts looking thin. Maintaining a thick and even layer of mulch on bare ground will also prevent weed seeds from growing. Cover the spurge with several layers of newspaper and stamp down on top of the newspaper to flatten it on top of the weeds. Dampen the newspapers with water and cover them with a thick layer of mulch.
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One-sentence summary -- Weed the spurge by hand when the soil is moist. Weed spurge when the plants are beginning to grow. Cover the weeds in mulch for a quick solution. Use newspaper to smother the weeds.

Q: With this technique, you apply wax to certain areas of the wood before applying the paint. The paint will not stick to the areas where you have applied wax. It is an easy way to create a shabby-chic, whitewashed look. Use a candle to apply the wax. Instead of wax, you can also apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly. Since the goal of this technique is to create a distressed look, the wood does not need to be very smooth. However, if the wood is extremely rough, a light sanding may make it easier to apply the whitewash. Rub the side of the candle along the surface of the wood. Remember, the wax will prevent the paint from absorbing into the wood, so wherever you apply wax will not be covered by the paint. If there is a particular knot in the wood grain that you want to highlight, rub the candle over it. Rub the wax randomly over the wood. The goal is to make the wood look like it has aged naturally, so you don't have to apply the wax in an organized pattern. Use a latex paint, and apply it to the wood, painting in the direction of the wood grain. Use long, even strokes. Depending on the size and use of the wood, you can also use spray paint. Spray paint is not recommended for walls, flooring, or larger pieces of furniture. However, if you are whitewashing a small piece of wood, using spray paint may be easier and faster than using a paint brush. Use a rag and vigorously wipe the wood. The paint will come off the areas where you applied the wax. You can also use 220 grit sandpaper on the wood. Lightly rub the sandpaper over the wood, particularly to the areas where you applied the wax. This will remove the paint from these areas, and will also add to the overall distressed, vintage look of the piece.
A: Try the paint and wax technique for a distressed, vintage look. Sand the wood if necessary. Use a clear or white candle to rub wax onto the wood. Paint the wood with white paint. Wipe the wood to remove the paint from the areas where you applied wax.

Article: Losing weight is the prime way to thinner hands, and the healthiest way to lose weight is through exercise. The CDC recommends adults get roughly 150 minutes of aerobic activity and strength train at least twice a week. If you're already exercising that much, try to up your routine. Contrary to popular belief, hand exercises will not lead to slimmer hands. First, "spot training" where a person targets a certain area of their body for exercise and weight loss is largely a myth. Second, even if exercising certain muscles for weight loss were possible, your fingers don't have any! The muscles controlling your fingers reside in your palms and forearms. The other safe, effective method of weight loss is through eating well. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, especially green leafy ones like lettuce and kale. Lean meats, such as chicken breast and a variety of fish, are also an important part of a healthy diet. Just be sure to watch those calories and avoid large amounts of processed sugar by steering clear of simple carbohydrates and candy. Don't skip meals, as this has the potential to cause major health problems. "Chubby" hands may actually be swollen ones. Swelling can be caused by water retention, which may be due to mild dehydration. Sometimes that type of hand swelling can be caused by drinking too much water, causing an imbalance of electrolytes in your body. If your hands swell after exercising for at least an hour, try drinking a sports drink instead of water. If proper hydration doesn't improve swollen hands or if it is accompanied by vomiting and confusion, see a doctor. Swelling in the hands and other extremities can be a sign of serious medical problems.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Commit to getting enough exercise. Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Stay hydrated.

Article: Quilting-quality fabric can easily cost around $13 USD a yard, but that's only a fraction of the cost of crafting a quilt. You will also need to factor in the cost of backing fabric, thread, batting, binding, fusible web, and anything else you used in the fabrication of your quilt. You may even want to factor in the depreciation of some of your equipment, like your sewing machine and needles. The materials needed for a 68 by 94 inches (170cm 240cm) quilt will likely cost at least $150 USD. Only you can decide how much your time is worth. Some quilters sell their work for just the cost of materials, but this makes it harder for other quilters who feel they deserve to be compensated for their time. For the most part, the more experience you have making quilts, the more you should charge per hour. If you're selling the very first quilt you ever made, you may want to use your local minimum wage (for instance, $7.25 in most areas of the U.S.) to determine your rate. If you've been making quilts for years and you know your work is high-quality, you should compare your rate to that of other skilled craftsmen. Skilled carpenters, for instance, earn around $23/hour in the U.S. Once you come up with your hourly rate, keep track of how long it takes you to create the quilt, then multiply your rate by the number of hours to get your final labor cost. Most online shops charge the seller a commission in exchange for listing their items. If you'll have to pay a commission, you may want to include this in the price of your quilt. Some quilters consider this one of the costs of doing business, and opt to cover the commission out of their own pockets. The commission for a sale on Etsy, for instance, is 3.5%. Most sites charge the buyer for shipping separately from the total cost of the item. If you're selling a quilt that you didn't make yourself, it can be harder to calculate the value. Look online for quilts from the same time period or made in a similar pattern, then compare the prices of several different options to try to come up with a base price. If you know who made the quilt, try searching for other quilts by the same person or region to determine their value.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Calculate the cost of your materials. Determine your labor cost per hour. Consider compensating yourself for any commission you'll have to pay. Research similar quilts on auction sites if you're selling vintage quilts.