Problem: Article: Do you fight a lot with this person (frequently over insignificant things)? Do they criticize you a lot, mock you, or make you feel ashamed of yourself? Do you find yourself agreeing with them just so that you'll get along? Notice whether this feeling is seeping into other aspects of your life as well. If you used to love your job and feel like you were great at it, but now feel like you can't do anything right at work, ask yourself whether your relationship might be affecting your overall self-esteem. When they tease you, do you get a "many a truth is spoken in jest" vibe? If so, this person may be using humor to (not so) subtly deprecate you, which is often a toxic behavior. Teasing can be a fun part of a relationship, and it's not always a sign of toxicity. The problem comes when teasing crosses the line into making fun or bullying. If you feel like this person is trying to hurt your feelings by teasing you, it's probably not meant in a fun or flirtatious way. Particularly if they belittle you for your beliefs (like faith or politics) or life choices (like your educational or career goals), you may be in a toxic relationship. If this person is encouraging you to do things you don't want to do, that's a bad sign. If someone is pressuring you to drink more than you want to, abuse drugs when that's not your thing, or have sex at times or in ways that you don't like, this relationship is toxic and potentially abusive.
Summary: Ask yourself if it feels like you can't do anything right. Pay attention to their jokes. Watch for unhealthy pressure.

Problem: Article: Chips in the paint of your car can be classified into one of three categories: small, medium, and large. Small chips tend to be smaller than a dime and require less work to address. Medium chips are larger than a dime, but smaller than a quarter and large chips include chips in your paint that are as large or even larger than a quarter. Other things that can make a chip more difficult to repair include rust and flaking paint. Small chips should be free of rust and smaller than a dime. Flaking paint requires the removal of the loose paint, which will make it larger than a "small chip" for repair purposes. Unlike scratches, which can often be buffed or wet sanded out, a chip in your paint will require that you apply new paint to the metal. The paint on your car does more than simply make it look good, it also protects the metal beneath it from the elements. If the metal is exposed to air and moisture for too long, it will begin to oxidize and rust. Using touch up paint can help you prevent rust and with the wide variety of options available, it should be easy to find one that matches your car exactly. Touch up pens are designed specifically for small chips and can be very easy to use. Check on the sticker inside the door of all vehicles made after 1983 for a paint code. If the code for paint is not clearly labeled, take a picture of the sticker to show the clerk at your local auto parts store so they can find the code. Some stores may ask for the Vehicle Identification Number (or VIN) for your vehicle to ensure they can find an exact match for your paint. Your VIN can also be found on the sticker inside your door. Before you can do any painting, it's important that you wash the area thoroughly. Painting over things like dirt can ruin the appearance of the final product and it may fall off, revealing the chip once again. Rinse the area of the car, then wash it with warm soap and water before rinsing it again and then dry it well. Make sure the car is completely dry before applying any paint. Once the car is completely dry, remove the cap of the paint pen and place the point of the pen in the center of the chip. Depending on the type of paint pen you are using, you may need to press the pen down slightly to release the paint. You may not need to move the pen to fill a small chip, as the paint will be released and should fill the space needed, but move the pen from side to side a bit if you need to release more. Use enough paint to over-fill the chip slightly, as the paint will shrink a little as it dries. Do not apply enough paint to allow it to drip. The paint color will match, but things like drips will stand out. If you accidentally apply too much paint, wipe off the excess immediately and thoroughly. Make sure the paint dries completely before washing the car, as you can easily scrape or damage the new paint while it is still tacky. Depending on the type of paint pen and how much paint you used, it may take only an hour or so to dry completely, but may require as much as a full day. Once the paint is completely dry, wash the entire car and then apply a fresh coat of wax. Touch the paint lightly to determine if it is dry. If it feels sticky at all, it isn't dry yet. Applying a new coat of wax will help make the car's paint appear uniform in color and glossiness, as well as helping to protect the paint from further chips.
Summary: Determine the severity of the chip. Purchase a touch-up paint pen. Clean the area around the chip. Use the paint pen to fill the chip. Allow the paint to dry then wash and wax the car.

Problem: Article: There are lots of different styles and designs of Nerf guns, but the basic models are usually the best for modifying, since they're both the cheapest and the most common. If you want to get started, getting a basic spring or flywheel blaster will be a good choice, seeing as most Nerfers are more willing to modify cheaper blasters than more expensive ones. You can master-key a Rapidstrike later. Start small and learn the two basic categories of Nerf weaponry: Spring blasters use a plunger system to pull back the spring before it reaches a catch which the trigger releases. The Nerf Longshot is the most commonly modified spring blaster, due to the enormous direct plunger. Flywheel blasters use a dart pusher or conveyor belt to push the darts into a flywheel, which increases the speed of the dart enough to launch it out of the blaster. The Stryfe is the most commonly modified flywheel blaster, owing to its small size and reasonable price. You don't need to actually do much to make some slight modifications on basic Nerf guns, but you will need a few tools aside from the blaster itself. If you're under 15, it's a good idea to have your parents help you with any tools or cutting that might be necessary. To do the modifications described in the following sections, you'll need: A hand-saw A set of eyeglass screwdrivers Sandpaper Dremel drill or metal file Wire clippers Replacement parts, if you want to upgrade Everybody's got their own little tricks and opinions about the best hacks and mods for Nerf guns, and everybody likes different guns. There's no "right" way to do it. The best way to learn is to learn to take apart the gun and see how it works, then start developing your own ideas and mods and trying them out. Check out some other articles about specific mods for specific models below: Make a homemade Nerf sniper scope Paint a Nerf gun Make a Nerf gun shot farther Easily modify a Nerf Longshot Mod a Nerf Maverick Mod a Nerf Recon CS 6 Mod a Nerf Nite Finder
Summary:
Get a good blaster for modifying. Assemble the tools necessary for basic mods. Invent your own mods.