If you have a buildup of wax in your ears, it may be time to flush it out using a bulb syringe and a wax softening solution. Most cases of ear wax buildup can be treated at home. Before you attempt to remove ear wax, get your supplies together: A clean bulb syringe Wax softening solution. You can get this over-the-counter at your local pharmacy or use a natural remedy like baby oil, mineral oil, glycerin or hydrogen peroxide. A clean towel This will help to loosen the earwax before you try to remove it. Tilt your head to one side. Drop five to 10 drops of the solution, or your chosen home remedy, into your ear canal. Leave the drops in for several minutes. Keep your head tilted or put a cotton ball in your ear canal to prevent the drops from leaking. You can wait one to two days for the wax to soften up before you use the bulb syringe. Do this by squeezing the air out of it first. Then, place the tip of the syringe in a bowl of warm water. Slowly release your grip on the syringe. This will suction the warm water up into the syringe. Don't do this too quickly or you may end up with many air bubbles in the syringe. Tilt your head over a clean towel and pull your outer ear up and back. This will straighten your ear canal. Gently squeeze the water out of the syringe and into your ear canal. Once you have squeezed water in your ear, allow the water to drain out, as well as any dislodged wax. When the water has drained completely, dry your outer ear with a towel. You can repeat this process several times to flush out the wax. In some cases, the softening agents may only loosen the outer layer of wax and cause it to lodge deeper in your ear canal or against your eardrum. If no wax dislodges or you develop an ear ache, seek medical care for your ear. The doctor may repeat the irrigation attempts with the bulb syringe, suction your ear canal, or use a microscope to get a better look at the inside of your ear.

Summary: Gather your materials. Put several drops of wax softening solution into your ear canal. Fill a bulb syringe with warm water. Place the tip of the syringe at the entrance of your ear canal. Tip your head to the side to let the water drain. Seek medical attention if the ear wax does not dislodge after several treatments.

Salt and lime deposits are the most common reason sealing fails. Douse a damp rag with muriatic acid and scrub the walls thoroughly. Follow this by rinsing the area very liberally with a water hose, then vacuum it off the floor. This will normally take several applications. You will see the muriatic acid react with the deposits on the wall. Always wear gloves when handling muriatic acid. If you get any on your skin, wash it off with water immediately. Regardless of the brand you choose, every 5 gallon (19L) bucket will cover approximately 100 square feet (9.3m2). Select a 14 inch (0.64cm) or 38 inch (0.95cm) roller made with tampico bristles, which are a natural fiber. Work from the bottom of the wall to the top and make sure to apply a thin coat for the best results. Apply the second coat at 90-degree angles to your first coat to allow consistent coverage. All concrete sealers can be used to improve concrete water resistance, although some products are better for this purpose than others. Stick with sealers that are advertised as penetrating and impregnating for the best results. After applying the first coat, wait 2 hours before adding the second. Refer to your specific sealant for drying times. Don't use a roller thicker than 38 inch (0.95cm) or the application will be too heavy. Try to apply concrete sealer before you finish your basement to avoid making a mess in a finished area. Dip your roller into the paint 2 to 3 times. Start about 1 foot (0.30m) from the bottom of the wall and 6 inches (15cm) from the corner. Roll upward at a slight angle and apply a light amount of pressure. When you get 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6cm) from the ceiling, roll up and down and move back to the corner. Keep moving from the floor to the ceiling and move about of the width of the roller so you overlap each stroke. Continue rolling until you paint the entire wall. Allow the paint to dry for at least 24 hours or according to manufacturer recommendations.

Summary: Remove any salt and lime deposits from your basement walls. Apply 2 thin coats of concrete sealer with a heavy brush. Apply 3 thin layers of waterproof paint for small, intermittent leaks.

When you have a crush, it can feel world-ending if it's not reciprocated. If you feel like you can't tell if he likes you, he probably doesn't. If he says he'll call, and then doesn't for a long time, there is a good chance he's not interested. If he really likes you back, things should feel easy. Sometimes when we have a crush, all we want to do is obsess about them. But part of what makes you crush-worthy is living the life you're living, not obsessing about something that might never happen. Obsessing will certainly not make it happen. If you normally go out with friends or do yoga or anything else regularly, keep doing it. Thinking in endless cycles the same thoughts over and over about a guy who may or may not call you won't in the end make him call you. If you find yourself in this thought cycle, gently bring yourself back to the present moment. Focus on your breath and how you feel. Avoiding rumination can help the crush not seem so painful, because rumination tends to reinforce the negative feelings you are already feeling. You will feel a lot about a crush, and judging your feelings (feeling guilty about obsessing, or feeling ashamed that you still like them after they haven't called you) won't help. It's easy to get stuck in our heads with our feelings and it can feel insurmountable. Remind yourself that you are awesome with or without this crush in your life. Tell yourself that your feelings are valid, but also that they might not be representative of reality.
Summary: Don't force it. Do your normal daily activities. Don't ruminate. Don't judge yourself.