Q: These products hold up better to the sort of heat, moisture, rubbing, and swelling that outdoor wood surfaces are often subjected to. They have the ability to flex a little, which makes them less likely to crack than paints that dry into a hard shell. As a result, your paint job will look better and last longer.  You should be able to cover about 400 square feet (about 37 square meters) with a single gallon of primer. Make sure it's between 50–90 °F (10–32 °C) outside when you apply the primer. If it's too hot or too cold, it may not dry with the right consistency. A roller will make it easier to spread the primer over broader areas. For smaller surfaces and tricky structures like railings, a handheld brush will offer the greatest amount of control. Apply the primer in an even layer thick enough to completely conceal the wood grain underneath.  Use the tip of the brush to work the primer deeper into dips and divots in rich wood grain. Start at the top of the structure and work your way down. That way, any drips will be erased as you go back over them. When you’re done priming, inspect the surface for any spots, seams, or bare patches you may have overlooked. A few strokes with a handheld brush will make them disappear. Paint may peel or wear away faster in places without a primer foundation. Most primers will take from 2 to 6 hours to dry to the touch. After about 12 hours, the primer will have set enough to paint over with a followup coat, if desired. To minimize the chances of smudges and transfer, avoid handling the wet primer during this time. Leave the primer to dry overnight before applying your first coat of paint to ensure that it has time to absorb into the wood. Once the primer is dry, walk around the structure and look for any gaps or cracks that might cause an issue down the line. Seal each opening using a caulk gun loaded with silicone sealant. The caulk will harden within an hour, keeping the structure off-limits from rain, mold, bugs, and drafts.  The caulk you use should be paintable, able to withstand both high and low temperatures, and suitable for the materials it’s binding.  Pay close attention to potential problem areas, like the spaces beneath board laps, around window frames, and in-between trim and siding.
A: Choose a latex-based primer designed for exterior use. Brush on a coat of primer. Touch up missed spots. Allow the primer to dry completely. Use caulk to fill any visible openings.

Q: Birthing centers are alternatives to hospitals; they aim to provide a comfortable and lower-tech setting for healthy women with low-risk pregnancies to give birth. Unlike hospitals, they tend to let you wear your own clothes, eat when you are hungry, and soak in a warm bath during labor and delivery if desired. Note that if an emergency arises, you will need to be transported to a hospital.  If you want to give birth at home, you will definitely need a midwife, and you may need to do some research to find a CNM in your area who is willing to deliver your baby at home. For most healthy women with low-risk pregnancies, home birth is safe. Be aware, however, that if you develop any complications, you will need to get to a hospital as quickly as possible. In addition, know that many health insurance plans do not cover home births. In most cases, a CNM can deliver your baby at a hospital, as long as they have privileges there. Most OB-GYNs deliver babies in hospitals and don't use birthing centers or deliver babies in patients' homes, but some OB-GYNs may own birthing centers that incorporate the skills of a midwife. If you are healthy, have a low-risk pregnancy, and want to give birth without unnecessary medications, interventions, or surgeries, then a CNM may be right for you. In general, midwives do a better job at coaching their patients through labor and delivery naturally. Women who give birth with midwives are less likely, for example, to wind up with epidurals, episiotomies, forceps deliveries, or cesarean sections. Generally speaking, you'll have more options for pain management with an obstetrician (and obstetricians will be more likely to suggest pain medication). Midwives will be more likely to suggest natural pain relief techniques (breathing, massage, changing your position, laboring in a warm bath) instead. Note that if you deliver in a hospital, you can get an epidural with either type of practitioner. Many midwives will stay with you from the early stages of labor through the delivery of your baby, coaching you and providing various kinds of support. If this is desirable to you, you should look for a CNM rather than an OB-GYN. Obstetricians will usually check in on you periodically until it is time to deliver your baby, but they will not stay by your side; in general, they leave most of that care to nurses.
A: Select a CNM if you want to give birth in a birthing center or at home. Choose either an OB-GYN or CNM if you want to give birth in a hospital. Pick a CNM if invested you are invested in a natural childbirth experience. Go with an OB-GYN if you think you'll want pain medication. Choose a CNM if you want a personal touch from your practitioner.

Q: ” Understand that ‘to’ can function as a particle and also as a preposition. ‘Too’ can only function as an adverb. The word ‘too’ means ‘in addition’ and ‘to an excessive degree.’ Only use the word ‘too’ when you want to use these two meanings. Use the word ‘to’ in all other instances. ’ Understand that ‘your’ is a possessive adjective. It shows that something belongs to someone. ‘Your’ is normally followed by a noun. Understand that ‘you’re’ is a contraction of two words: you are. ‘You’re’ is normally followed by an adjective or a verb in the –ing form. ’ Be aware that ‘its’ is the possessive of the pronoun ‘it.’ Be aware that ‘it’s’ is the contracted form of ‘it is.’ Try replacing the pronoun ‘it’ with ‘it is’ or ‘it has.’ Use the word ‘its’ if neither of those word choices work. ’ Know that ‘their’ is a possessive pronoun. Use this word if it doesn’t sound funny when you replace it with the word ‘our.’ Understand that ‘they’re’ is the contracted form of ‘they are.’ Use this spelling if it doesn’t sound funny when you replace it with the words ‘we are.’ Recognize that ‘there’ indicates a place. Use this word if it doesn’t sound funny when you substitute the word ‘here.’ ’ Be aware that the word ‘affect’ is almost always used as a verb. Understand that its definition refers to something that you can change or influence. Be aware that the word ‘effect’ is almost always used as a noun. Understand that its definition refers to something that is made or caused to happen.
A: Understand the difference between ‘to’ and ‘too. Know the difference between ‘your’ and ‘you’re. Recognize the difference between ‘its’ and ‘it’s. Be aware of the difference between ‘their,’ ‘they’re,’ and ‘there. Note the difference between ‘affect’ and ‘effect.

Q: You will have a lot of small hardware that comes in your skateboard kit. It’s best to keep everything organized so you don’t lose any parts or hardware. You may want to keep your parts in the box or original packaging until each one is needed. To best apply the grip tape to your deck you want to have it laying flat on an open surface. This will allow you evenly lay the grip tape over your deck. You want the nose and tail ends of your board to be pointing up with the graphic on the bottom of the deck facing your flat surface.
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Keep all your parts organized. Place your deck down on a flat surface.