Article: Start with a coarse square (around 100-grit) and go over the pine using a wide, looping circular motion. This first pass is to wear down the small contours, ridges, and knotholes characteristic of softwoods and leave you with a more even surface to work with. A sanding block will allow you to apply more consistent pressure than a handheld sheet of sandpaper. Sanding helps open up the pores in natural wood surfaces, which will allow the stain to set in better. After taking off the rough outer layer, switch to a finer grain (150 to 200-grit) and sand the pine a second time. An additional sanding will ensure that the wood is properly blended and prepared for staining. If you're working with raw pine boards, don't forget to go over the cut ends, as well. Wet the sponge, then give it a squeeze to wring out the excess water. Run the damp sponge over the outer surface of the pine from end to end with heavy, sweeping strokes in one direction. This will not only restore the grain, but also pick up loose dust and debris. Wood grain becomes compressed after sanding. A little bit of moisture cause the surface fibers to swell, returning them to their natural position. Spread the sealant over every exposed area of the piece, including the ends, if you're staining boards. The first coat will soak into the pine instantly. Following the second coat, you should be able to notice the sealant just beginning to pool on the grain. If you're staining a larger piece, touch up the sections you conditioned first periodically to keep them wet as you work. Pre-sealing your pine essentially evens out the empty space inside the grain, allowing the stain to stand out boldly on top without simply absorbing too deep into the wood. Use a clean cloth to remove as much of the watery sealant as you can. There should be no wet spots or standing moisture visible when you're finished. Be sure to thoroughly wipe down every part of the pine that you treated. Too much sealant will fill the pores in the wood, preventing the stain from setting in at all. Find a cool, clean place with low humidity to stash it as it dries. Once the sealant has set up inside the pores, you'll be able to stain successfully without worrying about saturating the pine and creating a blotchy mess.
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Sand the wood with a low-grit sandpaper to remove inconsistencies. Use a higher grit sandpaper to smooth the surface. Scrub the wood with a soft sponge to raise the grain. Brush on two coats of wood conditioner. Wipe off the excess conditioner. Leave the wood to dry for 2-3 hours.
Article: Run the sting under cold water, or place ice or an ice pack on the area. Wrap the ice in a towel first instead of putting it directly on your skin. Keep this on for 20 minutes. Reapply the ice later if the area gets sore again. While using home remedies, continue to assess the size of the sting. Often, stings will grow into larger areas. You can gauge the size of the sting by marking it with a pen. If the redness continues to spread, seek medical help. If you were stung on the arm or leg, elevate it. Prop your foot up on pillows to be above the level of your heart. Rest your arm on something above your heart. This can improve pain and swelling. Mix baking soda with water, apply the paste, and let it dry. This may pull out the venom if applied quickly and help relieve pain and swelling. Put a tablespoon of baking soda in a bowl and add enough water to turn it into a thick paste. You can also try making a paste out of baking soda, vinegar, and meat tenderizer and applying it to the sting. Add enough vinegar to a tablespoon of baking soda to make a paste, and add in a pinch of meat tenderizer. Dab some honey onto the sting with your fingers or a cotton ball. Honey has traditionally been used for its antiseptic qualities. Use honey that is as pure as possible, preferably 100% honey without preservatives, for the best effect. Apply a dab of toothpaste to the sore area. It may feel like tingling, which can improve the itchiness of the sting. Apply it as often as you want to. Natural toothpaste may work better than regular toothpaste, but give either a try. Wet a cotton ball with apple cider vinegar and hold it against the sting. It may burn momentarily, but then may provide some pain relief.
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Apply cold to the area. Elevate your arm or leg. Make a baking soda paste. Apply honey to the sting. Put toothpaste on the sting. Dab on apple cider vinegar.
Article: If you just arrived, you may need to take an escalator or elevator down a level from the Arrivals level. Cross the first lane of traffic at the cross-walk. Find the shuttle dispatcher. If you have booked a shuttle in advance, tell him this information and he will point you to the right section for that company. If you have not, he will point you toward the next available shuttle van. He will add you to his route. Let the driver load your luggage in the back and board the van. Many shuttle companies will wait until they have a full van of about 8 riders. You may have a longer ride than a taxi because the driver is dropping many people off at their destinations. Shuttles cost between $13 and $25 (9 to 17 euros, 8 to 16 pounds) and there are usually some discounts for having more than 1 person in your party. If the driver has been helpful, it is customary to tip 10 percent on the fare.
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Find the Departures level of your terminal. Exit the airport at the Departures level. Locate the Shared Vans/Shuttles sign. Tell the driver your destination. Ride in the van until the driver reaches your destination. Pay the driver after he unloads your baggage.