Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose a cleaning agent to treat the mold. Remove affected items. Apply the solution. Let the solution soak. Rinse outdoor concrete. Dry interior concrete with a towel. Clean items you've set aside before placing them back in the area.

Answer: You can use a mold-killing detergent, diluted bleach, or a commercial cleaner made specifically for killing mold. Don't mix anything other than water with bleach, as certain cleaning agents can produce highly toxic fumes when mixed with bleach. For a diluted bleach solution, mix three parts water with one part bleach in a bucket. Don't forget to test a small, discreet area first. Bleach and other chemicals can discolor concrete that's been colored or stained. Any organic material adjacent to the moldy area can be infected. Throw away any disposables like cardboard boxes. Set aside other removable items like furniture or area rugs. Use a heavy duty sponge or scrub brush to apply your chosen cleaning solution to all visible moldy areas on the concrete. Scrub the areas vigorously. If you're using mold-killing detergent, apply it directly to the spots and scrub it with a bristle brush. Don't use a wire brush, which can scratch concrete. Wear old clothes, rubber gloves, safety goggles and a respirator or dust mask. If the spots aren't lifting, leave the solution to sit for several minutes. Then scrub the areas with the solution until the mold is gone. Use a hot water pressure washer for the fastest and most effective rinse. Wear safety goggles, sturdy footwear and long pants. Use a pressure rating of at least 3000 psi with a flow rate of at least four gpm (gallons per minute). This should lift any organic matter that has seeped into the pores of the concrete. If you don't want to use a pressure washer, try a regular water hose. You can rent a pressure washer at a home or building supply store. You may need a van, pickup truck or SUV to transport it, and a friend to help load and unload it. Ask the rental agent how to use the washer and to give you any safety precautions. Find out if the washer comes with nozzles. Don't use settings finer than fifteen degrees. Never use a zero degree nozzle on a pressure washer. Once it's dry, inspect carefully for any mold that may not have been cleaned. If there is still visible mold, rinse the area clean and try one of the stronger methods you haven't used yet: diluted bleach or commercial cleaner. Leather, wood or inorganic furniture can be deep cleaned. Upholstered furniture with visible mold will need to be disposed of or reupholstered by a professional. Carpet that shows significant mold growth or is soaked completely through will need to be removed.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Wash your hands. Use a saltwater rinse. Take antihistamines. Add a decongestant. Try corticosteroids. Ask about asthma medications. Consider allergy shots.

Answer: After you pet a cat, whether it's one you own or not, take a trip to the sink. Try not to touch other parts of your body before your wash your hands thoroughly. If you rub your eyes, for instance, you're just transferring the allergens up there, causing a waterfall. Wash your hands in warm water and soap, scrubbing for 20 seconds. If you prefer not to take medications, you can use a saltwater rinse. You can either use a prepared nasal spray with a saline solution, or you can use something like a neti pot to flush your sinuses with saltwater. It can help rinse out the allergens. If you have allergies, you probably already know the drill. Taking a daily non-drowsy antihistamine can help reduce your symptoms. You can try cetirizine (Zyrtec), loratadine (Claritin), or fexofenadine (Allegra), to name a few. These drugs are available over the counter. If your allergies are particularly bad, your doctor may recommend a prescription antihistamine. On your worst allergy days, you can throw in a decongestant to the mix. Some common decongestants are pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) and phenylephrine (Contac-D). You can usually take these several times a day, such as every four hours, depending on the drug. These drugs are available over the counter. Steroids might sound scary, but nasal sprays with corticosteroids are generally mild. They help reduce inflammation, meaning your symptoms won't be as bad. Some examples are ciclesonide (Omnaris), mometasone furoate (Nasonex), and triamcinolone (Nasacort Allergy 24-Hour). Read the directions for how often you can use the drug, as it varies. Most of these treatments are available over the counter. However, like any drug, you should talk to your doctor before taking one of these treatments. If your allergies are particularly severe, you may develop asthma symptoms, which means you may start wheezing and have difficulty breathing. Treatments include inhalers and injected medications. These medications are only available by prescription, so you'll need to swing by your doctor's office. Allergy shots are regular injections of small doses of allergens to help desensitize you to your allergies. They can be expensive, though, and are usually only used if other options don't work.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Set up your wooden frames. Mix concrete and pour your foundation walls. If you are pouring next to an old foundations this should be pinned to the new foundation wall. Smooth over the tops of the concrete walls. Remove the wooden frames. Spray your foundation walls with a waterproof coat.

Answer: These will be used to set the walls of your foundation. Each of these boards will need to be about 2 feet by 10 feet (an inch or two thick). The shorter sides of the boards will sit down, on top of the initial concrete layer. You will need enough boards for both the inside and outside of your trench footing, so that there is no space in between the boards. You can add in a little dirt on the outer part of the outside boards to help them stand firm and upright. Use metal bars outside of the wooden frames in order to hold the boards tightly together. You can also cut boards or plywood strips 6 to 8 inches wide and 2 to 3 feet long and use duplex nails to span across the joints of your foundation boards to hold them together. Be sure all of your staking is sturdy or you risk "blowing out" the boards and losing all of the concrete. Use plenty of stakes to prevent this from happening. Once more, make sure that you have the correct mixture of concrete. How to Make Concrete In general, you should form the entire job and pour all the concrete at once with a concrete truck. How much wall is exposed over top of the ground depends on the level at which your building will rest. Drill 3-4 holes about 6 inches apart. Do this to each side. Insert a pin into each of these holes. This is important because if you do not insert the pins, your walls can shift, causing the building to collapse. Pour the second and third walls coming off of the initial wall. The concrete will form over the pin and join the walls together. Reinsert pins into the sides of the second and third walls. You can use a hand float and go over the tops, making sure there are no cracks and crevices. You should also use an edger to go around the edges and smooth them over. Let your concrete dry, and then remove the frames. You will want to do this soon after the concrete dries, otherwise the wooden frames can get stuck. Try to pull them up from the top, so as to not damage the newly poured foundation walls. These sprays can be found at most hardware stores at very low prices. It is basically a can of spray cement. Adding this extra layer of protection will prevent water and other liquids from damaging your foundation. Make sure to spray on both sides of the wall.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Remove the plastic sheathing or foil around the top of the wine bottle. Place the wine bottle in the shoe. Bang the bottle and sole of the shoe against a brick or stone wall. Watch to see if the cork begins to slide out.

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Many wine bottles have a small tab you can pull to remove this. If you leave the foil or plastic top on the bottle, then the cork won't be able to slide out. It's not necessary to peel all of it off. Just make sure the top of the cork is fully exposed and that the wine bottle covering isn't impeding it. There is no need to pad the bottle if the shoe is loose around the bottle. Remember, you want to use shoes with a hard sole and sturdy sides. Don't use tennis or athletic shoes. Men's dress shoes are recommended. This requires a good deal of force. Hold the neck of the wine bottle in your left hand. Grasp it firmly. Don't put your thumb, fingers, or palms over the cork. Hold the toe end of the shoe in your right hand. Bang the heel end of the shoe against the wall, holding the wine bottle in firmly. Bang the shoe against the wall with a lot of force. It should do so more with each bang. Once the cork is out about halfway, stop banging. Remove the wine bottle from the shoe. Wiggle the cork the rest of the way out using your hands.