Keep softer natural cheeses like Gouda, Gruyere, and brie frozen for no more than 2 months. For harder cheeses and processed block cheeses, feel free to keep them frozen for up to 6 months. Refer to the date you listed on the packaging and discard the cheese if you haven't used it up after 6 months' time. Keep in mind that shredded cheese and any cheese produced with holes like Swiss or fissures like blue cheese may be more prone to freezer burn. Check in on them from time to time so they don't go bad. Even if the expiration date isn't for a while, you should consume the defrosted cheese as quickly as possible for the best results. Use it in a baked dish like pizza, lasagna, or a casserole, melt it over a burger or pan of nachos, or use it as a crumbled salad topping to retain the thawed cheese's flavor while avoiding its mealy consistency. However you use it, be sure to finish it off within the next few days. After a 3-day period, discard any remaining thawed-out cheese that you haven't used.
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One-sentence summary -- Use frozen cheese within 2 to 6 months. Cook with or consume the thawed cheese within 2 to 3 days.

Use a swirling motion with the wet float to start leveling the wall. Be careful not to press too hard against the wall so that you dig into it, but use enough pressure so that you are effectively roughing up the surface of the wall. Make sure the outside edge of the patch is smoothed out onto the existing wall with the float. You may apply more pressure on the outside of the patch for this purpose. When the patch is roughed up and evened out with the area previously existing wall around it the job is complete. Make sure the patch cures before putting a finishing coat on.
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One-sentence summary -- Rough the patch area. Make sure the new patch and wall are connected. Finishing up.

Continually using polish can sometimes suffocate your nails and lead to a build-up of bacteria, fungus, and deposits. Remove your polish and then allow 2-3 weeks before reapplying. Watch to see if your nails improve. When you do decide to paint your nails again, go with a polish that is fortified with vitamin A and other nutrients. Small, white patches on your nails indicate a keratin build-up, which can be treated by giving your nails a polish break. It may seem counterintuitive, but keeping your nails trimmed can actually help them to grow in strength and length. Use a small pair of nail clippers to shorten your nails. Make sure that you cut to match the natural arch of your nail, not straight across. Then, file your nails in a gentle horizontal motion across the tips. Go slowly and apply even pressure until the nails begin to shorten. Repeat every few days to keep your nails just skimming the edges of your fingertips. Use the soft side of the nail file to buff the surface of your nails. This can improve blood flow while also creating a surface shine. Apply a nail cream afterwards for even more pay off. Look for a nail-specific cream, serum, or gel. Apply it throughout the day, especially after you wash your hands. At night, rub on a generous portion of the moisturizer and then pull on cotton gloves or socks. The cotton will keep the nails moisturized overnight and will keep the air from drying them out. Washing your hands can dry them out. To protect your skin and nails, keep a bottle of hand lotion next to every sink at home and at work. Apply it whenever you wash your hands. In a medium bowl, add together warm water and a four teaspoons of sea salt. Place your hands in the solution and soak for up to ten minutes. Or, place your hands in a bowl or warm milk or olive oil. Apply a moisturizer directly to the nails afterwards to promote even more healing. Get a paper tea bag and cut out a small piece. Apply a clear basecoat to the damaged nail. Place the tiny teabag patch on top of the cut or injured area of the nail. Press it down to remove any bubbles and then wipe on another coat of clear polish. This is a great quick fix for a nail split, but make sure to keep a watch for any signs of infection. Keep the tea bag patch on your nail for only a week or so at a time. If needed, replace the patch with a fresh one. With its anti-fungal characteristics, tea tree oil is a great option if your nails are discolored, brittle, or emitting any odor. Apply a few drops of tea tree oil to the damaged nails twice daily. Repeat until the nails begin to improve in appearance. If you are irritated by tea tree oil, then try applying lemon juice to your nails with a cotton ball. The acid in the juice can help to kill off any fungus. If your doctor has prescribed an anti-fungal, you should use the medicine instead of at home-remedies. These creams are the most effective way to get rid of a fungal infection.
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One-sentence summary -- Forgo polish for a few weeks. Clip and file your nails down short. Moisturize constantly. Do a nail soak. Fashion a tea bag patch. Apply tea tree oil.

Make sure no one's using any appliances, sinks, or toilets. If you'd like, you can even turn off the water at each individual valve or outside at the water meter. Doing this will allow you to see if water is moving through your pipes when it shouldn't be. If you have a basement, this will likely be the spot where you'll most easily hear water in the pipes. Walk down the stairs and stand quietly for a few minutes. If you hear water running even though no one is using any, there's a leak somewhere in the house. If possible, try to follow the pipe back to the source of the water. If you don't have a basement, walk around each room and hallway in your house and listen for water moving through pipes. If you can't follow the pipe back to the source of your leak (or if you couldn't hear running water), you'll need to search for other signs of leaks. Walk around your house and look under your sinks for wet spots or water damage. These pipes are common sources of leaks. You should also check for water damage on each ceiling, which could indicate a burst pipe. You might also find signs of damage on carpets or wood floors. Be aware that if you have damage on your floors or ceilings, you may have a problem with your roof rather than your pipes. It's a good idea to call a contractor to be sure. Your hot water heater is likely located in a closet or the garage. Without touching it, carefully examine your heater. If you see water dripping from any part of the appliance, call a hot water heater specialist to get it looked at and repaired. It's not a good idea to attempt to fix your hot water heater on your own. It can be very dangerous, and you may injure yourself. Squirt a few drops of food coloring into the tanks of every toilet in your home. Don't flush them for 1 hour. Check the toilet bowls after the hour is up. If any of the bowls contain food coloring, there's a leak in the toilet. To figure out where it is, turn off the water supply by twisting the valve at the base of the toilet. After you've turned off the water, open the tank again and draw a line to mark the water level. Wait 1 more hour. If the water has fallen during that hour, the leak is in the flush valve or flapper. If it hasn't dropped, the leak is in the fill valve or float. If you're not comfortable fixing your toilet, call the plumber! You don't want to make the problem worse. Leaky faucets are one of the more common types of leaks. While you might think it's not worth it to fix these faucets, they can actually waste several thousand gallons of water per year.
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Turn off all sources of water in the house. Start in the basement and listen for water in pipes. Check for water damage under sinks and on ceilings. Listen for running water in or near your hot water heater. Use food coloring to test for leaks in your toilets. Don't ignore leaky faucets.