Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Look for telltale characteristics. Check the basement. Check the utility room. Check small enclosed spaces. Check your windows. Check places recently damaged by water. Check shower curtains. Check ceiling corners. Check air ducts and vents.

Answer: Mold often has a fuzzy appearance but can also look like a stain if it's growing on a wall or furniture. Its most common colors are black green, brown, or white. Mold can feel like cotton, leather, velvet, or sand paper. It usually gives off a musty or earthy odor. Also look for visible signs of possible water damage such as stains or paint bubbling. This could mean there is mold growth within the wall cavity. This should be the first place you look. Its underground location makes it especially vulnerable to moisture and humidity buildup. After each heavy rain, look for and immediately treat any water seepage. Check the following spots: Baseboards Walls, especially where they meet the ceiling Behind and under appliances, especially the washer and dryer Look in and around the clothes dryer duct for mold growth. If it's not properly ventilated, it can trigger a build-up in humidity in the room. Make sure the duct is vented toward the exterior of the house. Darkness and moisture create ideal conditions for the spread of mold. You should check: Under sinks, especially if they sit on top of cabinets Closets, especially if they don't receive proper ventilation. If your house isn't properly insulated, windows could accumulate condensation year-round. Look for mold growth around each individual pane and along the frames. Inspect the baseboards in the basement and first/ground floor if your house recently flooded. Tear out all carpeting in these areas. If you recently experienced heavy rain, look for water stains in the attic and on the upper-story living areas. If a pipe recently burst, treat all water-damaged areas as if they had been flooded. Dirt and grime that washes off your body has a tendency to mix with shampoo and soap residue. This mixture ultimately collects on shower curtains. Make sure the bathroom is well lit. Spread out the shower curtain to check the entire surface. Use a magnifying glass to check for small patches of mold that you could otherwise miss. The corners where your walls meet the ceiling are prime locations for mold growth because they trap water from roof leaks. Check for growth and accumulation in all four corners of each room. If your wallpaper is peeling at the ceiling juncture, check behind it for mold growth. Fluctuations between heating and air conditioning cause moisture buildup on cooling coils and in drain pans. Remove the vent plate from the duct and inspect it closely. Turn on the lights or use a strong LED flashlight to easily catch mold clusters. Check the duct for as far as your eye can see.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Consider downloading a template. Start your own timeline from ordinary cells. Write your timeline entries. Angle the descriptions.

Answer: While not necessary, a template will save you some work by setting up the timeline structure for you. You can check whether you already have a timeline template by browsing options in the File New or File New from Template commands. Otherwise, search online for user-created timeline templates. If you don't want to use a template, continue on to the next step. If your timeline tracks the progress of a multi-branched project, consider looking for "Gantt chart" templates instead. You can set up a basic timeline with an ordinary blank spreadsheet. Type the dates of your timeline in one row, spacing them out with blank cells roughly in proportion to the time between them. In the cell directly above or below each date, write a description of the event that happened on that date. Don't worry if it looks sloppy. Alternating descriptions above and below the date tend to make the most readable timelines. Select the row containing your descriptions. Click the Home tab in the ribbon menu, then look for the Orientation button under the Alignment group. (In some versions, the Orientation button looks like the letters abc.) Click this button and select one of the angled text options. The rotated text should make your descriptions fit the timeline. If you are using Excel 2003 or earlier, instead right-click the selected cells. Select Format Cells, then the Alignment tab. Type in the number of degrees you'd like the text to rotate, then click OK.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Try an automotive detail cleaner. Apply carnauba wax to the spray painted area. Buff out the wax with a clean microfiber towel. Use a rubbing compound.

Answer: You'll first want to try the least aggressive treatment when dealing with car graffiti. Start with a car exterior detail cleaner, which is available at your nearby automotive or home improvement store. Spray the cleaner onto the affected area and rub vigorously with a clean, dry cloth. Squirt several generous dabs of wax onto a clean sponge. Rub the sponge over the spray paint using circular motions. The wax contains oils that should start breaking down the spray paint almost immediately. Carnauba wax is also called Brazil wax. Look for a product marked 100% carnauba or Brazil wax at your local home improvement or automotive store. Reapply more wax and use harder pressure to remove stubborn patches of spray paint. Wipe your towel across the waxed surface in quick, broad circular motions. This will remove excess wax and buff the freshly cleaned surface. If you still see any stray spots of spray paint, repeat the waxing and buffing process. If you don't have success with carnauba wax, try applying an abrasive rubbing compound. Apply a small amount of car exterior rubbing compound to a cloth and lightly rub the affected area in small circles. Wax and buff the area once you've rubbed out the spray paint. Don't rush the process or try to rub in broad, hard circles, or you might damage your car's paint. Try testing the compound in an inconspicuous area first.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Calculate how much paint you'll need. Remove the fixtures on the wall and put down protective tarp. Use painter's tape to create clean lines on the adjoining walls. Clean the wall before you paint. Brush on a coat of primer for the best paint coverage (if desired). Apply 2 coats of your chosen paint for the best finish.

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Multiply the total width of the accent wall by the height of your ceiling. This tells you the square footage of the accent wall. Typically, 1 gallon (3.8L) of paint covers around 350 to 400 square feet. Divide your total square footage by 350 or 400 to figure out how many gallons of paint you'll need to cover the wall. A single gallon is enough for most walls, but keep in mind you'll probably need to do 2 coats. If there are windows on the accent wall, subtract 15 square feet from your total square footage. Then divide that number by 350 or 400. If there's a door, subtract 21 square feet before dividing by 350 or 400. Take off the outlet covers, fixtures, switch plates, and window coverings before you get started. Use painter's tape to mask off the window sills, door hinges, baseboards, etc. Protect the floor with a tarp and cover any furniture in the room. Crack a window or get a fan so that the room stays ventilated. Since the color of the accent wall will contrast quite a bit with the ceiling and other adjoining walls, it's important to get a straight, clean line where the accent wall meets them. Crooked or smudged lines will be very noticeable. Apply the tape slowly and be precise for best results. Dirt and debris will prevent the paint from adhering well to the wall, so always clean interior walls before you paint them. Create a mild cleaning solution with warm water and a few drops of dish detergent. Wipe the wall down with a sponge or cloth, working from floor to ceiling and in small sections. Let the wall dry completely before moving on. Primer isn't required, but it's recommended. It will help the paint adhere to the wall, allow for better coverage, and help the paint wear better over time. Buy an indoor paint primer and apply one coat to the accent wall with a roller or paintbrush. Let it dry completely before you start painting. Use a latex-based interior paint for this job. Start applying paint in one of the top corners, working from the ceiling to the floor in small sections. Use an angled brush to get into the corners, then switch to a roller to cover the main wall space faster. Use the angled brush anywhere you need to do detail work. Wait for the first coat to dry, then apply a second coat the exact same way. Let the last coat of paint dry completely before removing the painter's tape and replacing fixtures.