Q: A tire plug kit will come with all the tools you'll need to plug your tire, including tire plugs, an insertion needle, and a rasp tool. Keep in mind that plugging your tire is only a temporary solution. The only way to safely repair your tire is to have a professional tire service technician remove the tire from the rim and repair the tire from the inside. You can buy a tire plug kit online or at your local department store. If your tire is flat, you'll need a portable tire inflator and a tire gauge so you can pump your tire after you plug it. If you can't locate the nail or you're unable to reach it, you'll need to take your tire off to plug the hole. Use a car jack to lift your car 6 inches (15cm) off the ground. Then, use a lug wrench to unscrew the lug nuts so you can pull your tire off. Once your tire is off, locate the nail. Depending on where the nail is in your tire and how big the hole is, you may not be able to use a temporary plug. If the nail is in the side of your tire or in the shoulder (the edges of the tire outside of the tread), you won't be able to use a temporary plug. If the hole the nail made is more than 14 inch (0.64cm) across, it's too big to safely plug. You'll need to put on a spare tire or have your car towed to a repair shop. Never use a tire plug in a hole that's too big or a hole that's located on the side or shoulders of the tire. The plug could come out while you're driving and cause an accident. If the nail is small and located in the tread of your tire, you should be able to use a tire plug kit to temporarily plug the hole in your tire. The insertion needle is the tool with a t-shaped handle and metal needle with a hole at the end. Center the plug in the hole so there's an equal amount of rubber on each side of the needle hole. Once the plug is centered in the insertion needle, set the tool aside. Have the tools in the tire plug kit nearby so you can plug the hole quickly before a lot of air gets out. After you pull out the nail, set it somewhere safe so you can dispose of it later. The rasp tool should look like the insertion needle, but it won't have a hole and the end will be serrated. The serrated edges on the rasp tool will scratch up the hole in your tire so the rubber plug has something to grip onto. Pull the rasp tool out of the hole when you're finished. Place the tip of the needle over the hole and firmly press down with both hands. You may need to apply a lot of pressure to get the plug into the hole. As you push the plug into the hole, the rubber ends will fold up and press together. Stop pushing once the rubber ends are about 12 inch (1.3cm) away from going into the hole in your tire. The tire plug should stay in place in your tire. If the plug comes out, double check that you put it in the needle properly and try inserting it in the puncture hole again. You don't want the excess rubber to be sticking up above the tread on your tire. Carefully cut the rubber ends of the tire plug so the plug is nearly flush with the tread. Use a portable tire inflator and a gauge to make sure your tire is inflated to the right pressure. If you don't know what the recommended pressure is for your tire, check your owner's manual or look for a sticker on the driver's side door that has the recommended pressure on it. If you don't have a portable tire inflator or a gauge, you'll need to change out the tire with a spare or call a tow truck to bring your vehicle to a tire service technician. Now that the hole in your tire is plugged, you should be able to drive your vehicle to a technician. Make sure you have your tire repaired by a professional. If there aren't any shops open, drive home and go straight to a shop the next day. Driving for long periods of time on a plugged tire is dangerous, and it could cause damage to your vehicle. Always check the instructions that came with your tire plug kit to see what distance you can safely drive with a plugged tire.
A: Buy a tire plug kit to temporarily plug the hole in your tire. Remove your tire if you can't easily access the nail. Determine if it's safe for your tire to be temporarily plugged. Run a tire plug through the hole at the end of the insertion needle. Remove the nail from your tire with needle nose pliers. Insert the rasp tool into the hole and turn it back and forth. Push the plug into the hole using the insertion needle. Pull the insertion needle up and out of the hole. Cut the excess rubber off with a knife or razor. Inflate your tire if it's flat. Take your vehicle to a technician immediately to get your tire fixed.

Q: Anxiety is one of the most common causes of sleep talking, so reducing your stress levels during the day might be enough to put a stop to your late-night monologues. There are multiple ways to reduce stress in your daily waking life. Removing causes of stress often helps, but when that isn't possible, learn practices to help relax your mind and body. Meditation, yoga, and regular massages are a few such options. Moderate physical activity can help regulate your mind and body. Try walking at a brisk pace for 15 to 20 minutes each day. Schedule these walks for the morning, late afternoon, or early evening. Avoid exercising shortly before bed, however. Cardiovascular exercise, in particular, stimulates your circulation and may make you feel more awake for a brief period of time. For that reason, you should exercise no later than one to two hours before your intended bedtime. Spend more of your waking hours in natural, indirect sunlight. Try to soak in at least six to eight hours of daylight on a daily basis. By getting more sunlight during the day, you can help your brain associate "light" with "wakefulness" and "dark" with "sleep." After several weeks of increased daylight, you may notice yourself feeling more awake during the day and more tired when it's time to sleep. This could lead to deeper, more relaxed sleep, which typically involves less sleep talking.
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Minimize emotional stress. Exercise during the day. Regulate your light intake.