A heat rash is a rash or irritation of the skin that usually accompanies excessive sweating. If you're prone to sweating, you may experience a heat rash in any climate, though hot and/or humid weather is more likely to cause a heat rash in some individuals. Heat rash typically looks like a cluster of red pimples or a series of small blisters, and it most commonly afflicts the neck, upper chest, groin, the undersides of breasts, and the creases of elbows. Avoid tight-fitting clothing if you believe you might be prone to heat rash. Instead, opt for loose-fitting clothes that are appropriate for the environment you're in. If you experience heat rash, it's important to keep your skin clean and cool. Bathe or shower in cool or cold water using a soap that won't dry out your skin. When you get out of the bath/shower, let your skin air-dry instead of using a towel. You can treat heat rash with over-the-counter ointments and creams like calamine lotion and anhydrous lanolin. In severe cases, a doctor might recommend topical steroids. Heat cramps are usually marked by sudden pains or spasms in the muscles. Heat cramps typically affect the abdomen, arms, or legs, and they usually affect individuals who are prone to excessive sweating. As soon as you recognize heat cramps coming on, you should discontinue all physical activity and drink cool beverages, preferably in a cool, shaded place. With proper treatment, heat cramps usually subside within an hour. If you experience heat cramps lasting longer than one hour, seek medical help as soon as possible. Heat exhaustion occurs when your body loses too much water and salt in the form of sweat. You may not have an abnormal body temperature during heat exhaustion, but it is usually marked by excessive and heavy sweating. Getting to a cool, shaded environment and drinking cool beverages (ideally water with an electrolyte supplement) can usually reduce the symptoms of heat exhaustion; however, you should seek medical assistance if any of the following symptoms worsen or last for over one hour: Excessive sweating Pale skin Muscle cramps Fast, weak pulse Fast, shallow breathing Feeling weak or exhausted Dizziness Nausea/vomiting Heat stroke is the body's stress response to being unable to regulate internal temperatures in extremely hot weather. Heat stroke can cause permanent disability or even death, and there is no way to effectively treat heat stroke at home. Seek out immediate medical help if you experience any of the following symptoms: A very high body temperature (over 102.9 degrees Fahrenheit, or 39.4 degrees Celsius) Red, hot, dry skin and an inability to sweat anymore Consistently rapid pulse Headache with throbbing pain Dizziness Nausea Confusion Possible loss of consciousness

Summary: Treat a heat rash. Recover from heat cramps. Identify and treat heat exhaustion. Learn the signs of heat stroke.

You may want to wax a floor that has already been treated, since these surfaces do wear down and get dirty eventually. First, find out which type of product was used: natural ones called wax, or synthetic ones called finish. If the previous owner is unable to tell you, you'll need to examine the floor yourself: If the floor is not shiny or glossy, and you can feel the original material with your finger, it has not been treated. Wipe a small section of the floor with a cloth dipped in mineral spirits or paint thinner. If the cloth turns yellow or brown, your floor has been waxed. If the cloth does not pick up any residue, your floor has been finished. If your floor has never been treated, you can select any wax or finish product intended for the material your floor is made from. Polyurethane is a popular, glossy option, but each product will appear slightly different, so do your research and determine which look you want. If your floor has already been treated, you'll need to choose the correct option: Wax is difficult to fully remove, since it soaks into the wood. This makes the floor unsuitable for a synthetic finish unless you hire a professional to strip the wax fully, but new wax can be applied without difficulty after stripping, or even simply applied on top if the old layer is only scratched, not dirty. If the floor has been finished, you can go over it with a floor machine with scrubbing pad attachment to remove part of the finish, then apply that same type of finish to improve the appearance. If you can't figure out what type it is, or if you want to use a different type, you'll need to strip the old finish off entirely first. If you don't want to strip a previous finish, you can use a water-based silicone polish instead of waxing. Simply sweep the floor, then apply several even layers of the polish with a mop. Determine where you plan to wax and remove everything from that area. Put up signs in public areas to let people know the area will be off limits for at least 8 hours. To be extra safe, tape down the edge of any adjacent area to protect it from the wax, especially carpet areas. If your floor has not previously been treated with wax or finish, you can skip straight to Waxing the Floor. If it was treated with wax but the old layer only suffers from scratches, not discoloration, you can also skip straight to waxing. Otherwise, you should continue on to Stripping the Old Finish section to learn how to strip the previous treatment away.

Summary: Determine whether the floor has already been treated. Choose a wax or finish. Remove all furniture and objects from the floor. Determine whether you need to strip your floor.

Treat tagging just like any other art form. Learn about its evolution over the years so you can spot the difference between modern, classic, and outdated trends. There are plenty of books and other materials on the subject, but popular titles include: Subway Art, written by Martha Cooper Style Wars, directed by Henry Chalfant Before you attempt your own tag, check out other people's styles. Photograph local artwork or save online images that impress you. Use these as reference as you start to develop your own style. Find these by: Searching online for uploaded images of tags. Taking a walking tour highlighting areas with active graffiti artists. Going on your own hunt for tags in your area. Keep in mind that a lot of graffiti is against the law, which means many artists have to work with only half their mind on the job at hand. Since the other half is distracted by having to keep an eye out for the cops, expect illegal tags to often be rushed and less than stellar. Because of this, focus your attention on legal artwork, since those artists were able to devote their full attention on what they were doing. Visit https://legal-walls.net/ to locate nearby artwork that was done by permission. Expect tagging to develop just like any other artform. This means that certain cities and regions may develop their own nuances, so pay attention to what's being done around you. Bring yourself up-to-date on local styles and trends. Reach out to local artists to find out their personal take on both the medium at large and their own contributions to it. This isn't to say that you should limit yourself to just your area. In fact, comparing and contrasting what local artists are doing versus what's being done in, say, Los Angeles or Berlin could be just as enlightening.
Summary: Research its history. Study others' handiwork. Favor legal artwork. Focus on your own area.