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If there is any remaining polish on the skin on the sides of your nail or on your cuticles and above, use a Q-Tip or a synthetic brush with a tapered edge to clean off the excess polish. Dip the Q-Tip or synthetic brush in the nail polish remover so it’s soaked, and then tap it on a paper towel. This ensures that the Q-Tip or synthetic brush is saturated with remover, but not dripping. Slowly run the Q-Tip or synthetic brush’s edge along the side or top of your nail to take off any unwanted nail polish. Wait for the remover to quickly dry.  A synthetic brush with a taped edge is useful for getting into the nooks and crannies along the sides of your nails. It is very important to make sure there isn’t too much remover on the Q-Tip or synthetic brush, or else it will take off more polish than you want. With practice, holding the nail polish brush and painting with your non-dominant hand will get easier and easier. You can even try writing with your non-dominant hand in your free time to get more comfortable using that hand. The key is to get comfortable with the pressure and stability needed to create precise, even strokes while painting your nails.

summary: Use nail polish remover to remove stray nail polish. Practice. Finished.


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A gable is a triangular piece of wood that sits on top of the front and back walls of the coop, supporting the roof. Therefore, in this case, both gables should be 4 feet (1.2 m) long. Use a Jigsaw to cut the gables out of 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm) thick oriented strand board.  Use an angle finder to determine the exact pitch of the roof. If you don't have an angle finder, you can eyeball the pitch (just make sure it's the same for both gables!) Notch the gables. In order for the gables to fit correctly, you'll need to make notches where you reinforced the openings. If the wood you used for the front is exactly the same size as the back, you can make exactly the same cut on both gables. However, if you used scrap wood, you'll need to make unique cuts for each gable. Place the front gable against the inside of the front wall and attach it using construction glue and screws. Repeat for the back gable. It's okay if there is a little bit of wiggle room between the reinforcement wood and the notches. The important thing is that the gable is sturdy once attached to the wall. The truss, like a gable, supports the roof. However, rather than supporting the ends of the roof, the truss supports the middle. To ensure that the angle of your truss matches the angle of your gables, clamp two 2x2s to the slanted edges of one of your gables. Be sure that the 2x2s hang slightly longer (2 to 4 inches) than the edges of the gable. Strengthen your truss by cutting a crosstie from 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) thick plywood. Cut it to the same measurements as your gable, and then screw it to the 2x2s. Once you've screwed the crosstie to the 2x2s, you can remove the clamps. Rest the truss in the middle of the coop and mark where the side walls intersect the 2x2s of the truss. Then, make a 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) notch in the wood where you put each mark. This will allow you to slip the truss onto the top of the side walls. To make a simple roof, join two 40 inch (101.6 cm) by 84 inch (213.4 cm) pieces of plywood with some inexpensive hinges. Be sure to join them along the 84 inch (213.4 cm) sides so that the roof with cover the entire chicken coop. Place the roof on top of the coop. Check to see that there is an overhang at both the front and back of the coop. The overhang is necessary for both structural and aesthetic reasons. Screw a pair of 2x2s to bottom edge of the front and back overhangs. In addition to looking nice, this will stiffen the roof and help prevent structural failures. Screw the roof to the truss and gables. Then, add a roof top cap to keep the roof weather-proof. The easiest way to do this is to cover the roof with a layer of tar paper and galvanized roofing. Attach the tar paper with staples and use exterior-grade screws for the galvanized roofing.

summary: Cut out your gables. Screw on the gables. Build a truss. Notch the truss. Make the roof. Build a gable trim. Attach and finish the roof.


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Take every item out of the closet and lay it out on the bed, table, or floor. This will allow you to examine all of your clothes. Having everything removed from the closet will also help you make more efficient decisions about what you should keep, donate, or sell. As you clean out your closet, you will be dividing your clothes into four categories – keep, store, sell, and donate. After you try on and assess each item, you will place it in its respective pile. Grab a trash bag for donated clothes, a storage container for off-season clothes, and a box for clothes you will sell. It is important to try on all of your clothes and accessories when you are cleaning out your closet. This will help you make informed decisions about whether you should keep the item, donate the item, or attempt to sell the item. You will need a large trash bag for clothes you decide to donate. Having one set up near your closet will make the cleanout process go smoothly. Go for an extra-large or contractor’s garbage bag if you anticipate you will be donating a lot of clothes. Once you decide to donate an item, place it in the trash bag. When you clean out your closet, you will decide what items you will try to sell. Find a large box in which you can place these clothes and accessories. The box will allow you to keep the clothes folded and free of wrinkles. You can also use a laundry basket instead of a box.  Folding the clothes nicely means you won't need to iron them before selling. If you are selling online, use this opportunity to take nice photos of the clothes to post with your online listings. Once you’ve decided what to keep and what to let go of, you can divide your wardrobe into seasonal piles. Take clothes that are out of season and store them in a container with a lid, like a Rubbermaid container or a basket. For example, if you clean out your closet in the summer, you can store off-season items like sweaters, gloves, and winter boots. Your cleaning mission should also include accessories like belts, scarves, and shoes. Try each accessory on with a coordinating outfit. If it's out of date, you don't love it, or it doesn't fit, get rid of it.
summary: Remove all clothes, shoes, and accessories from your closet. Set up four piles. Try on each item. Place donations in a trash bag. Place items you will sell in a box or basket. Store off-season clothes and accessories. Consider all accessories carefully.