Keep in mind that some soil naturally looks lighter, despite the amount of moisture in it. Familiarize yourself with how your specific type of soil typically looks before you assume that it’s dry. You can expect to pay $10-20 USD for a moisture probe that has a traditional scale indicator and few other capabilities. If you want a traditional probe or meter that has multiple capabilities, it’ll likely cost you closer to $50 USD....

You don’t have to tell your friend that you have a crush if you don’t want to. Say something like, “Hey, Rachel’s in your math class, right? Can you introduce me? I need help on this new chapter. ” It’s also great to bring a friend along if your crush is hanging out with a big group of people. Approaching with some backup can help you feel more confident. Try giving yourself a 3-second deadline to go talk to your crush....

You can use a double-boiler instead. The overall process will be the same; just put the ingredients into the bowl or upper pan. [2] X Research source The amount suggested here is just for starters. You can always add more heavy cream later if you prefer a thinner consistency. If you don’t have heavy cream, try milk instead. You could even use water in a pinch. Keep stirring the caramel until the milk, creamer, or water are all mixed in and the color is consistent....

Cold brew is a newer item on the Starbucks menu, so it may not have as many options as classic iced coffees do. Larger holidays like Christmas usually inspire many new items on the Starbucks menu. One of the most popular seasonal flavors that is offered at Starbucks is the Pumpkin Spice flavor. Starbucks has recently introduced oat milk into their shops, but only in select locations. [7] X Research source...

Red or white wine Beer Hard cider Vodka, rum, whiskey, gin, or tequila Water or clear soda to look like vodka, gin, rum, or tequila Grape juice to look like wine or brandy Cola or root beer to look like whiskey or dark rum Ginger ale or cream soda to look like beer Juice or sports drinks to look like colored liquor You don’t need a specific number, but two shot glasses per player is recommended....

If you are looking for something more advanced, look into using linseed or tung oil, shellac, varnishes, or lacquers. But be aware that varnishes, lacquers, and some mixtures of oils emit toxic fumes and will require extra safety precautions. For polishing laminate floors, purchase a product specifically formulated for this purpose. Other types of polish won’t adhere to the laminate. Do not use food oils as polish, such as olive or vegetable oil....

Use a casual, innocent tone when you ask them to repeat themselves. You can almost pretend that you simply didn’t understand what they said. You can say, “I’m sorry, could you say that again?” or “I’m not sure I heard you. Can you repeat that?” If the person refuses to repeat the offensive statement, they probably feel ashamed of what they said. You can say something like, “Oh, okay. I just thought you might have said something that struck me as odd....

Try the shovel out before you buy it. Check that you can use it comfortably, especially if you have physical challenges. Consider getting a small snow shovel to dig the snow out of smaller corners. Rock salt is not an effective snow melter. While it can melt snow, a shovel will move much more snow quickly. Rock salt and other ice melt treatments are meant for ice, and not effective for snow....

Do not dust your painting if the paint is chipping or cracking. [1] X Research source Do not use conventional feather dusters or rough cloths to prevent scratches. Don’t use water, sprays, or cleaners that may interact with the varnish or paint. You can also use a soft microfiber cloth that’s static-free if you don’t have a brush. [2] X Expert Source Kelly MedfordProfessional Artist Expert Interview. 2 July 2019....

Try asking yourself a few of these questions: Is this situation avoidable? Which parts of this situation can I control? Is there a part of the situation that I need to accept for now because I cannot control it? What is my plan for controlling the aspects of the situation that I can control? Try to look at the big picture and ask yourself if this situation will matter in a year or five years?...

Most analog gas meters have 4 dials, but yours may have 5. The number of dials depends on the type of meter used by your gas company, as well as when it was manufactured. When a smaller dial makes a revolution, the next-higher dial goes up 1 point. Keep in mind that dials rotate in the opposite direction of the 1 next to them. For example, the first and third dials might turn counter clockwise, while the second and fourth dials turn clockwise....

Research studies have debated for years over the ratio of importance of verbal versus nonverbal communication. [1] X Research source Some people have gone so far as to say that words are only 7% of communication. This is false, by the way, but the exact figures don’t matter. [2] X Research source What does matter is your ability to recognize that you shouldn’t focus only on words when trying to discern someone else’s emotional temperature....

During the appointment, give your vet a history of the howling, including when it started, when it usually occurs (during the night, when you leave the house), and if it’s gotten more frequent. If your dog does not have medical problems, then a behavioral issue is the likely cause of the howling. Twice-daily walks Runs, if your dog is physically able to run Fetch, if your dog can easily run and jump Hide and seek Teaching new commands...

To use a sanding block, wrap the sandpaper around one side of the block and grip it with your hand from the other side. Sanders can differ in how you load them with the sandpaper, but generally they have a slot that you can load the sandpaper into before turning it on. If you haven’t used a sander before, a sanding block is a safer option. A coarser grit on the sandpaper is acceptable because you’re aiming to strip the unwanted paint....

Take a clean white cloth, and press it lightly against the water stain. This won’t work if it’s not a fresh spill, though. Blot up as much of the water as you can. You could even try walking on the cloth to get more of the water to move from the carpet to the cloth. You could also use paper towels to blot up the water on the carpet. Try putting a heavy object on the paper towels, and leaving it for an hour or so to blot up much of the water....

You also cannot renew an older passport if it was issued before you were 16 years old. If your name is different from the name on your passport, you’ll have to supply documentation of the name change. You may want to apply in person rather than submitting these documents through the mail. If you decide to take your photo yourself, go to https://travel. state. gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/photos. html and review the requirements. There is also a link on that page to a tool you can use to crop your photo to the right size....

A displaced heating coil may appear slanted or stand up on its side. This typically happens when the coil becomes encased in the fallen wax as it dries, causing it to rest at an uneven angle. The heating coil’s job is to amplify the heat generated by the internal heating element in the base, which warms the wax from below and helps it melt faster. [2] X Research source It may still be a good idea to wear gloves or wrap your lava lamp in a thick towel while manipulating it, just in case....

Other signs of a blown capacitor include a loud humming noise, lines across the screen, and multiple images. The power supply unit is one of the most expensive components in the monitor. If the problem is more serious than a blown capacitor, the price of repair could be considerable. A replacement may be a better idea if your monitor is getting old. Wrap a pencil tip (or other blunt, narrow object) in a damp, non-abrasive cloth....

The Resolution Center will show you a list of transactions that you can dispute. You can only dispute transactions that occurred in the last 180 days. [2] X Research source You’ll have options to tell PayPal the type of dispute you want to create. For example, if you had an unauthorized transaction on your PayPal account, you would select “I want to report unauthorized activity. " Once you’ve found the most accurate description, click “Continue....

Most trees need about 2–3 US quarts (2,000–3,000 ml) of water once per week for every foot in height (spread evenly around its root system). Thus, a 20 feet (6. 1 m) tall tree should get 40–60 US quarts (38,000–57,000 ml) of water once per week. Or, about 18 liters (4. 8 US gal) per week for a 6-meter tree. [1] X Research source Most sprinkler systems will hook up directly to your hose, making for simple installation....