Pour 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of peanut oil into a non-stick skillet and turn the burner to medium-high. When the oil shimmers, add 3 sliced cloves of garlic and stir it for 20 seconds. The garlic should become fragrant. Peel a carrot and cut it into 1/4 in (0.6 cm) slices. Stir the carrot into the skillet with the garlic and cook it until it softens a little. Get out 1 1/2 cups (186 g) of sliced water chestnuts and drain them, if you're using canned chestnuts. Stir the water chestnuts into the skillet along with 2 cups (300 g) of snow peas. Stir in 1 teaspoon (5.5 g) of salt and continue to cook and stir the vegetables until they've softened a little. The vegetables should still be crunchy once they've finished. Turn off the burner and transfer the vegetables to a serving platter or bowl. Serve them immediately with steamed rice or cooked noodles. While you can refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days, the snow peas may soften.
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One-sentence summary -- Sauté the garlic in peanut oil for 20 seconds. Slice and sauté 1 carrot for 40 seconds. Add the water chestnuts and snow peas. Add salt and stir-fry the mixture for 3 minutes. Serve the stir-fried water chestnuts and snow peas.

Q: Don’t let the fence sit long after you sand the paint off. Apply primer as soon as possible to prevent rusting. Oil-based primers and paints are best for outdoor metal surfaces. They adhere much better to metal and resist the elements well. Look for a specialized metal primer at the hardware store. You can choose between a roll-on and spray primer.  A roll-on primer is applied with a brush or roller like paint. This is more time-consuming, but it’s easier to control and avoids making a mess. Spray primer works the same way as spray paint and is faster to work with. Make sure you cover everything in the area with a sheet to avoid getting primer on it and don’t work if it’s windy. Ask a hardware store employee for help if you can’t find primers designed for metal. If you’re using roll-on primer, pour some into a paint tray. Then dip a paint roller in and wet it with primer. Use smooth strokes and apply the primer onto the fence. Work carefully and make sure you get between all the railings. If you leave any spots bare, the paint won't adhere properly.  Roll back and forth a few times to make sure each spot is covered with primer. Don’t miss any spots. Touch up areas the roller won’t fit into with a brush. Spray primer works the same way as spray paint. Shake the can well before spraying. Then hold the can about 8 inches (20 cm) from the metal and spray in a back and forth motion. Keep the can moving. Spray the entire fence with an even layer of primer.  Don’t hover the can in one spot or the primer could pool and drip. Wear goggles and a dust mask while using spray primer. Place extra sheets around to prevent primer from getting on your grass, porch, or house. Stop working if the wind picks up. If you feel dizzy or faint while spraying the primer, stop right away. The exact drying time depends on the weather and what type of primer you used. Spray primer dries faster and should be ready in about 2 hours. Roll-on primer takes closer to 4 hours. Both take longer if the weather is humid.  Tap the fence gently with your finger to monitor how dry the primer is. If it still feels sticky, it’s not dry enough. Start painting once the primer is dry for the best coat of paint.
A: Use an oil-based primer designed for iron surfaces. Roll an even coat of primer onto the fence. Spray the primer 8 inches (20 cm) from the fence’s surface. Let the primer dry for 2-4 hours before painting.

Article: Soil that’s constantly damp attracts pests, including gnats, and promotes mold growth. While you shouldn’t let your plants wilt or turn yellow, try to hold off watering until the soil is completely dry.  To test the soil, stick your finger about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) into the surface. If dirt sticks to your finger, it’s probably best to hold off watering, unless your plants look sad. It’s also best to use containers with drainage holes in the bottom. If your pots sit on saucers that collect excess water, be sure to drain them after you water your plants. Nematodes are tiny worms that eat the larvae gnats, fleas, and other pests. You can purchase them at a garden center; look for a product labeled for gnat control that contains the nematode species Steinernema feltiae.  Typically, you mix beneficial nematodes with water, then add the mixture to your soil. Check your product’s label for specific instructions. Beneficial nematodes are safe for people, plants, and pets, so try not to get grossed out or worry about harmful health effects. Mix a teaspoon or less of gentle hand or dish soap with a 1 US pint (470 mL) of lukewarm water. Add the mixture to a spray bottle, then spritz your plants’ leaves. After 2 or 3 hours, rinse the leaves thoroughly with water.  While they’re more expensive, you can also purchase insecticidal plant soaps at a garden center. Using a homemade soap spray increases the risk of leaf damage. It’s wise to test the spray on a small area before spraying an entire plant. As a rule of thumb, if a soap dries out or irritates your skin, it’s probably too harsh for your plants. your plants if other methods don’t work. If you haven’t had success keeping flies out of your plants, it’s time to transplant them. Water the plant, remove it from the old pot, then gently shake away as much soil as possible from the root system.  Fill a new pot nearly to the top with fresh potting soil. Dig a hole in the center large enough to accommodate the roots, bury them, then cover them with soil. If your gnat problem persists after transplanting, you might need to resort to chemical treatment. Head to your local garden center for a plant-safe liquid insecticide labeled for flying insects.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Allow the soil to dry out before you water your houseplants. Add beneficial nematodes to your soil. Make a homemade gnat spray with gentle liquid soap and water. Repot