Article: Start with a 2 by 2 feet (0.61 by 0.61m) square, and thoroughly coat it with water. Don't spray a large area yet, as you'll need to practice a bit to get the technique down. Let the water soak into the wall for a few minutes. The water will help make it easier to scrape the texture off. Touch the wall to see if it's soaked in enough. It should feel a little soft. If it doesn't seem soft, try spraying it again. Set the blade against the wall. The blade should create a 30 angle coming off of the wall. Keep it steady at this angle when you begin to scrape. Scrape the wall at an angle, adjusting as you go. You may need to scrape harder or softer, depending on how the wall responds to your scraping. That's why you're starting with a small spot first. If the texture isn't coming off, you're not scraping hard enough. However, you don't want to scrape down into the wallboard underneath. Once you get your rhythm, spray another section. It can be bigger than your first section. Let it soak in, and scrape it as you did before. Keep moving around the room until you've scraped all of the texture off. Be sure to move systematically around the room so you don't miss any spots. Pick a place to start, and make a plan for how you're going to cover the whole room, such as going up and down the wall. If it dries out, apply more water as needed. After you have the whole room done, go back around with a medium-grit sandpaper in the 60- to 100-grit range. Sand down any rough spots that are left behind so you have a mostly smooth surface. You can also use a sanding screen. Don't sand too hard, as you don't want to sand through the paper on the wallboard or into the wallboard. You don't want to leave dust on the area, so dampen a large sponge. Wipe down the wall as well as you can to remove the dust. You may need to wash the sponge out from time to time. Use a wallboard knife that's 6 inches (15cm) long to spread joint compound across the wall. Aim for a layer that's 18 inch (3.2mm) thick. Smooth it out as you go, and make sure to complete each wall in one session to give it a more even look. Let the wall dry overnight. Once the wall has dried overnight, sand down any rough areas with medium-grit sandpaper or a sanding screen. Create as smooth a surface as you can. Vacuum up the drywall dust so it doesn't float into the joint compound when you apply it again. You can use a standard vacuum, but make sure it works really well. However, you can also rent a dust drywall vacuum specifically for that purpose. Use your wallboard knife to apply the second and final layer of joint compound. Make a thinner layer this time, as you're mostly trying to fill in low spots. Let it dry overnight. After the joint compound has dried overnight, spend time smoothing out the walls again. Run medium-grit sandpaper over any rough areas to create a smooth surface. Vacuum up any dust. It helps to wipe the wall down with a damp sponge again, letting it dry afterwards.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Spray a small area with water. Hold a floor scraper or drywall blade at a 30 angle. Scrape off the texture. Move around the room in small sections. Sand down the texture that's left behind. Wipe down the wall with a damp sponge. Apply joint compound over the wall with a wallboard knife. Sand the walls down again. Apply another round of joint compound. Sand again.
Article: In the beginning of your relationship with him, your boyfriend may opt not to introduce you to his children. Your boyfriend may want to wait to introduce you until your relationship is serious. The kids have already been through a lot with the divorce, so there isn't any sense in letting them get to know a woman who may not be a permanent fixture. Do not compete for his time, especially if he occasionally needs to spend time with his kids. Even after you've been integrated into the family, your boyfriend may still need alone time with his kids. Try to be understanding of this fact. Remember, they will always be the priority. Children may be distrustful or hostile to a new romantic partner for their parent. They probably have loyalty to your partner's ex. Understand this going in, and strive to keep interactions positive even if there is tension. Plan to meet in a neutral, public setting at first. Try to plan something fun, and appropriate for the children's ages. You can plan to meet at a kid-friendly restaurant or plan a trip to somewhere like the zoo. Ask about the kids. Ask about their hobbies, interests, favorite movies, favorite TV shows, and so on. You want to show your boyfriend, and his kids, you're making an honest effort to get to know them. When appropriate, share a little about yourself. This can help the kids get to know you better. For example, you can interject something like, "Oh, I loved that movie when I was your age too." You will probably not be accepted by the family right away. This is especially true with children. If your boyfriend has gone through a divorce, there may be a lot of skepticism of a new partner. Going into social interactions, keep this is in mind. Remind yourself it's normal not to be best friends with everyone right away. Try to put yourself in your boyfriend's family's shoes. It's understandable they'll have reservations about a new partner, especially if your boyfriend's divorce was difficult or unexpected. Never push your boyfriend to introduce you to his family before he is ready, especially his children. There are many reasons your boyfriend may want to hold off on the introductions, and they are usually not personal. Allow him to go at his own pace and be respectful of when and how he chooses to make introductions.
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Support him when he wants to spend time with his children. Strive for positive interactions with your boyfriend's children. Understand there may be hostility. Allow your boyfriend to decide when to introduce you.
Article: Different photographs are needed for different reasons, such as a show or a shoot for an album insert, magazine, or press kit. Find out the requirements for the shoot, so you know if the photograph needs to be a certain shape or size, or if the band or public relations team has any special requests. Photo passes for concerts often have limits. Many do not allow you to have flash and only allow photos for the first 3 songs. Find out any rules and restrictions ahead of time so you can be prepared and get the best possible shots. Knowing what to expect before the concert can help you determine the best location to take your photographs. Learn the band's music as well as what actions they take on stage. Some bands are very active during a performance and dance around or get into the crowd. Others may have a more mellow style and simply sit or stand while singing. Many concerts take place late at night, so you may be working until the wee hours of the morning. If you are touring with a band, you'll have to follow the call times and curfews as well. Be prepared to work long hours at a show in addition to spending time editing your photographs. When taking photos for press kits or publications, you'll be able to choose the location. You must know the band and their music well in order to find a place that is suitable. For example, urban locations might be great for a punk band, while rural locations could be better suited for a country artist. You don't just want generic shots of band members or performances. It's essential that you capture the mood of the music and the personality of the band. Wait for that moment when a band member's personality shines through in their performance to take your shot. If you're doing a photo shoot, don't be afraid to ask the band members to move or position themselves differently. Make sure you take into consideration the differences between members, as some may be more outgoing than others.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Determine what the shoot is for. Learn the rules. Find out what kind of performance the band will give. Expect crazy hours. Choose fitting locations. Capture the band's personality.