Problem: Article: Taking a deep breath can help you keep calm when your little sister is really getting on your nerves. Before you react, take a deep breath and count to ten. If your little sister can tell that you're frustrated or angry, she might just want to annoy you more. Try not to give away how you're feeling -- so don't ball your hands into fists, or slam the door, or yell. If your little sister is being really annoying, and taking a deep breath doesn’t help, you can walk away from her. Go into another room and do something that’s just for you – read a book or play with your favorite toys. Some time alone can help you calm down. If your little sister follows you into another room, you can leave the house to take a walk or go for a drive if you can. That way she can't follow, and you get time to cool down. You might feel really, really mad – so mad that you want to hit your little sister. No matter how mad you get, don’t ever hit her. She can get really hurt, and you can get in a lot of trouble. When you're frustrated, it can be easy to say something mean that you'll feel bad about later. Instead, take a deep breath and really think about what you want to say. This will give you a chance to calm down and can also prevent you from saying anything you don't mean.
Summary: Take a deep breath. Don't show your frustration. Walk away. Don't hit her. Think before you speak.

Problem: Article: If you live in a home with red chestnut siding, for example, you may choose a similarly-colored stain. Look for a stain with added protection, like UV or moisture-resistant coating, to keep your fence in ideal condition.  If you don't know what color to use, take a picture of your yard and ask advice from a home improvement store employee when you buy the stain. Oil stains tend to penetrate the wood and keep fences in good condition. Apply the wood stain to a small section of your fence using a bristle brush. Purchase a different wood stain if the color doesn't match your yard or isn't what you expected it to look like. If the shade is slightly darker than what you would prefer, apply the wood stain anyways. A stain's color tends to lighten over time due to sun exposure. Use a roller to coat the fence with wood stain. Work with, not against, the wood grain to keep the color even.  After you have covered the fence, smooth out any uneven areas with a bristle brush. One coat of wood stain is usually enough for a rich color. Read the wood stain's instructions to determine how long you should let it set. 12-24 hours is usually sufficient. To help the stain last longer, apply a wood sealant over the stain after it has dried.
Summary: Choose a wood stain that matches your desired color. Test the stain on an inconspicuous section of the fence. Roll the stain into the fence. Let the stain dry for up to 24 hours.

Problem: Article: Astringent persimmons are usually acorn-shaped and labeled "Hachiya," at least outside of Asia. They must be eaten when soft, practically bursting into mush. The skin should be smooth and semi-translucent, with a deep orange color.  Read the identification guide above if you're not sure about your persimmon type. If you eat Hachiya persimmon before it is completely ripe, you will have the strongest mouth puckering experience of your life, due to its astringency. This numb feeling is temporary. Drinking and eating other food will help it go away. Astringent persimmons ripen within 7–10 days of purchase, but can sometimes take a full month. To speed ripening, store in a closed paper bag or airtight container. If stored in an airtight container, it may become moldy. Add a ripe apple, pear, or banana to the paper bag or container, or add a few drops of rum or other spirits on each of the leaf-like growths. To ripen these without causing extreme mushiness, wrap each fruit in three layers of non-porous plastic wrap. (Avoid wraps labeled with recycling symbol 4 or "LDPE"). Heat in an oven at minimum temperature or with just the pilot light on, no more than 120ºF (50ºC). Leave for 18–24 hours, checking occasionally. Once the fruit is soft, pop it in the refrigerator. When you're ready to eat it, cut off the leaf-like flower stem, then slice lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and inner stem if present. Eat the rest with a spoon.  The peel is edible as well, but eating it is messy when the fruit is ripe. Some people add cream and sugar, or a squeeze of lemon juice. There are a few tricks you can use to remove the astringency of an unripe persimmon. These will change the taste and texture, but you won't have to wait days before eating the fruit:  Freeze the soft fruit instead to create a sorbet-like texture. If you prefer it warm, defrost it in the microwave. Alternatively, soak the persimmon in salt water for about a minute.
Summary:
Let your astringent persimmon ripen completely. Speed up ripening. Eat chilled, with a spoon. Use shortcuts to eat unripe persimmons.