Most places that sell laminate will provide sample chips for you to take home and compare to the house's color scheme. Take several of these home and test for additional properties to help you decide. Also keep in mind that you can purchase formed laminate to fit your counter if you do not wish to do the sawing yourself.  A matte finish will hide wear and tear better than a glossy laminate, which is easily scratched, but may require more cleaning. Laminates come in a whole spectrum from the most glossy to the most matte, so consider each chip by its appearance, and not its marketing. Test how well the laminate stands up to wear and tear by scratching it with a steak knife. If you're applying a thin laminate sheet, use 1/16" (0.16 cm) thick laminate for flat work surfaces and 1/32" (0.3 cm) sheets for vertical surfaces. Sand the surface to create a rough surface for solid adherence, and wipe away sawdust with a tack cloth or damp rag. If the surface is covered by paint or varnish, you should sand thoroughly to remove it using coarse or medium coarse sandpaper. Use a tape measure to get an accurate measurement of each dimension of the area. If you are installing a full countertop and your walls are not at perfect right angles, you should scribe the Formica first. See Troubleshooting for more information. This should be large enough to keep the Formica steady while cutting. Use scrap plywood or similar material that you don't mind damaging with the saw. Don't cut on concrete or another surface that will damage the saw blade. Draw your cut lines onto the laminate at the increased measurement, which ensures you don't waste a large piece of laminate due to cutting too small a piece. This makes it easier to see where to cut, while also reducing the risk of chips. You can also apply additional tape to the surface beneath the formica to protect it, but you shouldn't cut over a surface you want to keep presentable. . Ideally, you should use a circular saw, saber saw, back saw, table saw, or laminate shears. A handsaw with at least 10 teeth per inch (4 per cm) will also work, but may be tedious for larger jobs. Use a metal straightedge to ensure a straight cut.  If you don't have a saw, use a craft utility knife with a laminate cutting blade to score the laminate sheet, and then snap it on the scoring by lifting the smaller piece until it snaps. Use a straightedge to keep your score straight. Lift carefully and keep an eye on the score to make sure the laminate bends at the desired break point. Do not use these tools to make circular cuts. Cut out the laminate piece in straight lines, taking care not to cut into the marked area. If your installation place is curved, you'll need to use a jigsaw or laminate router to make these finer adjustments. The cutting tool you used earlier will have trouble turning along a curve, resulting in laminate that won't fit.
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One-sentence summary -- Select the correct Formica or other laminate for your project. Lightly sand the surface on which you will install the Formica. Measure the length and width of the areas where you will install Formica. Place the Formica on a flat, stable surface. Mark the measurements on the back of the Formica sheet, adding 1 inch (2.5 cm) to each measurement. Apply masking tape along the lines. Cut the Formica along straight lines Use a different tool to make curved adjustments (if applicable).


Communication is one of the most key elements of a healthy relationship with your brother.   Take the time to talk to your brother. Ask about his day, what he is doing, how he is feeling etc. Don't just talk about good things with your brother. Make sure you talk to him about his problems and your problems. Be honest about how your relationship with your brother makes you feel. Always communicate when you appreciate something your brother does. Don't let resentments build. If your brother does something that hurts your feelings, you need to tell him. The teenage years can test sibling relationships. It is important that teens are honest about their feelings about their siblings. Half of learning to get along with your brother and developing a good relationship is listening.   Be willing to listen to how your brother is feeling. If your brother tells you something, don't tell the rest of your family. Keep private information to yourself. Focus on your brother's feelings rather than your own when you are talking. Be willing to apologize when you have hurt your siblings feelings. Don't let your relationship slide because you are busy or don't feel like it.   Get to know what he likes to do, and spend time doing those activities with your brother. Plan a fun activity to do together often. If you show your brother you want to get to know his interests, you will show him that you want to spend time with him. Some things you can do with your brother are playing sports, cooking, going to the movies or sporting events, gaming etc. When you are spending time with your brother, make sure you aren't distracted. Don't spend the whole time on your phone or talking to someone else.
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One-sentence summary -- Learn to communicate effectively with your brother. Be a good listener. Make time for your brother.


Form a well in the center of the dough. Add the fresh yeast to dissolve it. Once dissolved, pour into the flour well.  Knead for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Use a little more flour if the dough becomes too sticky. Knead each piece into a dough ball. Place the sheet into a warm area to rise for about 1 hour. Ensure that it stays warm. When the balls have doubled in size, they're ready. Pull the ball of dough and flatten into a circle shape about 12.5cm/5" in diameter. Drop in a small cube of bread to test first––if the bread starts to fry, the oil is ready. Until you're more experienced, only fry one ball at a time. Keep an eye on the underside–-when it's golden in color, turn it over and fry the other underside until golden. Keep warm by piling on top of each other. Top with a suitable topping or sauce, such as sugar and cinnamon, chocolate sauce, bruschetta topping, Parmesan cheese, etc. These toughen when kept too long––be sure to serve at once. Four servings per person is ample.
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One-sentence summary -- Sift the flour and salt into the large mixing bowl. In another bowl, pour the lukewarm water. Mix the ingredients together until you form a soft, sticky dough. Place the dough onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into 16 even pieces. Arrange the floured dough balls onto a baking sheet that has been floured. Turn the balls into pizzelle shapes. Heat the oil for deep frying. Fry. Remove each pizzelle and drain on absorbent paper or paper towel. Serve immediately.


Early to mid-April is usually standard. Once the seeds start to sprout, you can move them outdoors. Just make sure that the last frost of the season has already passed. Allow the soil to remain fairly loose, as tightly packed soil can suffocate the plant. Space seeds a few inches apart from one another. This space is necessary to ensure that the flowers will have room to grow without suffocating another's roots. Only apply a light layer of soil, as too much soil may prevent the seeds from germinating.
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Start geraniums from seed indoors. Fill the pot with soil. Spot the top of the soil with seeds. Cover the seeds with soil.