Article: Eat a small snack at home before going to a restaurant. The snack will help to squelch your cravings for trigger foods. Thirst can mimic hunger, so make sure to have some water before you eat at a restaurant to help control your appetite.
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Snack first. Stay hydrated.
Article: Combine together 2-3 cups of grout mixture with a bit of acrylic admix.  Stir the combination until the consistency is that of thick cottage cheese.  Grout comes in many colors and there are colors you can add to the grout to change the coloring.  Choose a color that accents your mosaic. Fill in the creases between the tiles. The grout should cover the mosaic enough to fill the gaps.  Work in small areas at a time and wipe off any excess grout as you go along.  Each time you grout around a new piece, give the tesserae a gentle push to make sure the tile sticks to the grout. Make sure you are wearing gloves as you apply, otherwise the grout will stick and solidify on your hands. Wipe the mosaic with a clean sponge and warm water.  Rinse out the sponge regularly as you wipe away grout from the surface of the tiles.  After you are done cleaning, let the water sit in the bucket for a while.  The grout will sink to the bottom.  You can then pour out the water, and dump the grout into a trashcan. This will coat the tiles and safeguard against damage, especially for outdoor mosaics subjected to fluctuating temperatures and adverse weather conditions.  It also will give a high gloss shine that will make the colors stand out.  Tile and stone-floor sealers can be purchased at most local hardware stores.  You will want to apply two coats.  Use a paintbrush to apply each coat.  In between coats, wait about 10-15 minutes for the varnish to dry. After the sealer has dried, buff the mosaic with a soft towel.  This will give your mosaic a nice clean finish. Reapply every few years for added protection. This is strictly optional, but can add a level of dimension to your work, especially if it is a tile or table.  You can affix pieces of tesserae to the edges using the same mortar and grout steps.  Another great option is the paint the edges using an acrylic paint.  You can also pack grout onto the edges, using a spatula, for a more textured look.
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Prepare the grout mixture. Apply the grout using a spatula. Let the grout set between 24-48 hours. Seal the mosaic with varnish. Create an edging for your mosaic. Finished.
Article: Furniture tends to move slightly across flooring with daily use. Pads will help prevent the bottom of your furniture or other sharp parts from scraping or scratching against your laminate flooring. You can purchase pads made out of several different types of materials, like felt, plastic, carpet, and cane. You can purchase protector pads from most home improvement and flooring stores.  Purchase protector pads, or discs, with adhesive on one side that you can stick to the bottom of your furniture. Periodically examine the felt protector pads you attached. The pads may need to be replaced when the felt becomes compressed due to regular wear of the furniture. “Lanes” can often form in areas of laminate flooring that are often used. Rugs or carpets can be placed in areas with heavy foot traffic to avoid this problem. You can place rugs under furniture to prevent scratches and scrapes from marring the laminate flooring, too. Rugs can also be placed in areas that are likely to come into contact with water, like under the kitchen sink. Place rubber or non-slip pads beneath your rugs in heavy foot traffic areas to prevent them from sliding around. Dirt, pebbles, and sand from shoes can easily scratch laminate flooring. Putting mats at your doorways can prevent this from happening. This will allow you, your family, or other visitors to wipe their feet before entering your home. You can also place mat at other areas in the home that are at risk of being scratched by debris . You can enforce a rule that bans people from wearing shoes inside your home, which may help eliminate any debris that is tracked onto the laminate flooring from shoes. Chairs are probably the most often moved pieces of furniture in the home, especially those at kitchen tables and desks. Take the plastic casters off of the chairs and replace them with rubber wheels. This will prevent scratching and damage to the floor. Make sure to buy soft rubber wheels. You can buy this online from websites like castercity.com, and from many home improvement and office stores.
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Attach protector pads to the bottom of furniture. Put carpets or rugs on your laminate flooring. Place entry welcome mats at doorways. Replace plastic casters with rubber wheels.