Problem: Article: Many substances in the air in our houses can cause allergies. This includes pet dander, dust mites, and pollen that has blown in from the outside.  Vacuum frequently. Using a vacuum with a high-efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA) will reduce the allergens that are in the air. Reduce the number of carpets you have in your house. Carpets, in contrast to hard floors, hold allergens and pet dander, making it more difficult to keep the house allergen-free. Wash your bedding regularly. You spend about a third of your day in bed. If you have allergens on your sheets and pillow, you are spending a third of your time breathing in those allergens. Use a plastic cover on your mattress to prevent allergens from settling. Wash your hair before you go to bed to rinse out any pollen that might be stuck in it. If you are allergic to particular pollens, stay at home as much as you can at the time of the year when the levels of those types of pollen are high. Keep your windows closed to prevent pollen from blowing into your house. This will reduce the amount of spores in the air.  Keep your home dry using fans and dehumidifiers in rooms with high humidity, like the bathroom. Fix any leaks in your house. This includes small things like drippy facets and larger issues like leaky roofs that might allow water to drip down the walls. If you have mold, kill it with a solution of bleach and water. If you are allergic to foods that are common ingredients like eggs or wheat, you may need to thoroughly read the ingredients lists on packaged foods.  If you have a lot of food allergies, print them on a business card so that you can give them to your server in restaurants. The server can then check with the chef to make sure you won’t be getting any of those foods. If you need to, bring your own food with you. Then you will always know what you are eating. If you are severely allergic to stings, stay far away while this is happening. You may need to do this again every few years.
Summary: Prevent the buildup of allergens in your house. Prevent the growth of mold. Avoid eating foods you are allergic to. Have a professional remove any bee or wasp nests that might be near, in, or on your house.

Problem: Article: This is the ideal temperature for killing bed bugs without damaging the items you are steaming. You can use an infrared thermometer to check the surface temperature of the items you steam. Hold the infrared thermometer about 0.5 in (1.3 cm) from the surface of an area right after you finish steaming it. If the temperature is below 160 °F (71 °C), then you may need to adjust your steamer or use a different steamer. The surface of the items should not feel wet to the touch after you run the steamer over them. Check for a damp surface, and adjust the settings on your steamer if the item feels wet. If an item gets too wet, press it with a dry towel to blot up the moisture. Although steam can kill bed bugs, you may not be able to penetrate deep enough to kill all of the bed bugs and their eggs. Using an insecticide along with steam cleaning will help to ensure that the bed bugs are under control. Since applying insecticides can be dangerous, it is recommended to hire a professional exterminator to do this for you. They have the knowledge to choose the best chemicals for your situation and apply them safely.
Summary: Check for a surface temperature between 160 to 180 °F (71 to 82 °C). Check to ensure that the surface feels damp, but not wet. Hire a professional to apply an insecticide for extra coverage.

Problem: Article: Attach a safety pin to the seam of your pants or at the back neck of your shirt. The metal of the pin discharges the electrical build up in your clothes, preventing static cling and electrical shocks.  Attaching the pin at a seam allows you to hide the pin, but still reap its static reducing benefits. Run a metal hanger on the surface (front and back) and inside of any article of clothing. This will reduce the electrical charge of the item of clothing, by transferring the electron charges on the clothes to the metal hanger. Always keep some piece of metal on your person, whether it’s a coin, a thimble, or a keychain. Use any of these items to touch the grounded metal surface before you touch it with your skin. This is also know as grounding yourself, so you never accumulate electrical charges, but the charges are instead transferred to the metal object.
Summary: Attach a safety pin to your clothes. Run a metal hanger over clothes. Carry around something metal.

Problem: Article: A pilot’s license is necessary before you can take flight. While you can wait until you finish your build to do this, you can begin the process before you even start on your plane. Take a flight class from a certified school in your area, then apply with the FAA or your government’s aerial authority.  You won’t be able to use your plane for this, since it has to pass inspections first. You will use an instructional plane at the school. The certification board gives you a medical exam, similar to going to a doctor for a check-up. They may also have you take a written test on flight rules. Use your pilot’s license to test out many different types of aircraft. This can help you figure out what kind of plane you want to build. You will need to transport your plane to an airport before you can fly it. If you can, detach parts like the wings and reassemble the plane in an airport hangar. Transport the plane by renting a truck or flatbed. Make sure all the parts are strapped down securely. Contact airports in your region. The employees can direct you on where to bring your plane for registration. Many planes are stored at hangars near the airport. You will have to pay a fee, which may be around $700 to $800 annually for a small plane. However, your plane will be safe in the hangar and always accessible.  Contact your local airport for information on renting hangar space. If you have a lot of property space or storage space like a large barn, you may keep the plane there. Your government’s transportation safety board, such as the Federal Aviation Administration in the U.S., handles aircraft registration. Complete the paperwork to register your aircraft as amateur-built. They will likely give you an identification number for your plane.  Registration can take 1 to 2 months to complete, so be prepared for this. While you wait, consider practicing by flying other airplanes. Contact the EAA or other flying organizations for help with the paperwork. A government agent at the airport will give your plane a thorough inspection to make sure it is safe. They check that your plane is built properly with quality materials. If your plane passes, you receive a document of official certification in 1 to 2 months. If your government requires you to keep a logbook detailing the building process, bring it in during the inspection. Schedule the test with the government agency that certified your plane. The EAA and other flight organizations can help you with this. To pass the test, you have to fly your plane for up to 40 hours total. You can do this within a couple of sessions. Once you pass the test, you can fly your plane according to the rules of the sky. You can fly cross-country and invite other people aboard.
Summary:
Get a pilot’s license in your free time. Bring your plane to an airport. Find a place to store your plane. Complete your aircraft registration paperwork. Complete the final plane inspection at the airport. Have your first test flight.