Problem: Article: Start with a medium shade of brown for your base. Next, choose 1 darker shade and 2 to 4 lighter shades of brown for the shadows and highlights.  This method works best for smaller items as well as items with lots of curved surfaces, such as decorative boxes or plaques. For a more apparent woodgrain, choose 1 to 2 shades that are significantly darker and lighter than your base coat. There are different types of brown, including golden, reddish, and copper. Each of these will mimic a different type of wood. Choose an acrylic primer that is suitable for the surface you are working on: wood, metal, plastic, etc. Apply the primer with a wide, flat paintbrush. If you are using a spray-on primer, then apply it in a well-ventilated area using a sweeping motion. Let the primer dry completely before moving on to the next step.  The color does not matter, but white or gray will work the best. How long the primer takes to dry depends on what you are using. Most primers will take about 20 minutes to dry. Apply an even coat of paint using a wide, flat paintbrush. Make sure that you cover the entire surface of the object, including any nooks and crannies. Allow the paint to dry before moving on. If you are working on an ornately-carved surface, use a small, pointed brush to get the paint into the cracks. Pour the darkest shade of brown you have into a tray or shallow dish. Dip a wide, flat paintbrush into the paint, then wipe it a few times across a paper towel to remove the excess paint. Run the brush along the surface in straight lines, from top-to-bottom. Make sure that you go over the entire surface so that it gets evenly covered in streaky, dark-brown lines.  A brush with stiff, coarse bristles, such as a boar bristle brush, will work the best for this. Do not use camelhair brushes; they are too soft. Use a small, pointed paintbrush to get the paint into any nooks and crannies as well. Start with the darker shade first, then work your way up to the lighter shades. Let each color dry before moving onto the next color. Use a clean brush for each color, and remember to run the brushes across paper to remove excess paint. Make sure to apply each color to the entire surface of the object; the dry brushes will leave behind natural, woodgrain-like streaks.  The paint should not take long to dry, especially since you are dry-brushing it. Expect to wait 10 to 15 minutes at the most. Do not over-do it. Use a single coat for each color, and apply the lightest shade sparingly.
Summary: Choose light, dark, and medium shades of brown acrylic craft paint. Apply a coat of acrylic primer and let it dry. Paint the entire object using your medium brown shade, then let it dry. Apply the darkest shade of acrylic craft paint using a dry paintbrush. Let the paint dry before layering on the other colors.

Problem: Article: A healthy, balanced diet can improve your overall health, including the health of your skin. As a general rule, try to eat more fruits and vegetables to increase the number of antioxidants in your body.  Antioxidants fight the free radical in your body, leaving you with healthier, younger-looking skin. Salmon and other cold-water fish can also be beneficial since they contain high levels of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Proteins are among the building blocks of healthy skin and omega-3 keeps skin more thoroughly nourished. Look for wild-caught fish to avoid toxins thought to be present in some farm-raised fish. Consider including more soy in your diet, too. Some studies suggest that soy products can protect and heal skin damage caused by sunlight, including wrinkles. Likewise, cocoa contains the flavanols epicatechin and catechin, both of which improve circulation to skin cells and encourage better hydration. Try to stay clear of refined sugars and refined carbohydrates, as these can cause inflammation that may lead to wrinkles and skin sagging. Regular moderate exercise is an important part of an overall healthy lifestyle, and improving your overall health can increase circulation and skin elasticity throughout your body--including your forehead and the rest of your face.  Try taking a 30-minute walk at least once per day, five to seven days per week. Other types of moderate cardiovascular exercise can be equally as beneficial. Include headstands among your usual exercise routine, too. They increase blood flow to your face and scalp, which can improve the health of your skin there. Headstands also force the muscles of the face to relax, thereby lessening wrinkle-producing tension. Frequent, unprotected exposure to sunlight can worsen your wrinkles by causing your skin to become dry and damaged. Avoid the sun when possible. When you do need to step outside, apply sunscreen to your forehead and over the rest of your body. Consider wearing a hat, as well, to further protect the skin of your face. Adequate sleep is just as important for your skin as it is for the rest of your body, so try to get seven to eight hours per night. When you lack sleep, the body can produce too much cortisol, and that cortisol gradually breaks down skin cells, causing deeper wrinkles to develop.  Additionally, getting more sleep allows your body to produce more human growth hormone (HGH), which can make your skin more elastic and less likely to wrinkle. Try sleeping on your back at night, too. Sleeping on your stomach can cause sleep lines to etch into your brow. Similarly, sleeping on your side can produce wrinkles on your cheeks and chin. There are plenty of other reasons to quit the habit if you're currently a smoker, and the reduction of forehead wrinkles is just one more. Cigarette smoke releases an enzyme that breaks down the collagen and elastin in your skin. As these elements break down, your skin loses elasticity, and wrinkles become more prominent. If you have a tendency to squint while reading, invest in a pair of reading glasses. When you squint, the muscles in your forehead and around your eyes create a groove beneath the surface of your skin, and this groove can turn into a deep wrinkle. On a related note, you should also wear sunglasses when you step outside. Bright lights tend to make your eyes squint on impulse, and sunglasses can help prevent this from happening. Excessive washing and lack of an effective moisturizer are two of the most drying, damaging things you can do to the skin of your face.  Tap water and harsh soaps can strip natural oils and other forms of moisture from your skin. Try to wash your face only once or twice daily and use a gentle facial cleanser when you do. Apply a facial moisturizing cream or lotion to your face immediately after washing it. Doing so locks in more moisture and makes existing wrinkles look less visible.
Summary: Improve your diet. Exercise regularly. Avoid the sun. Get enough sleep. Quit smoking. Stop squinting. Don't dry out your face.

Problem: Article: The adhesive holding the screen to the faceplate needs to be heated to separate the two. Remove and discard the cracked screen.
Summary:
Now that your detached faceplate is ready to be repaired, remove the square 'home' button and set aside. Lay the faceplate face up and heat with a hairdryer. Now replace your 'home' button and lay your replacement screen over your faceplate. Heat the faceplate with your hairdryer to allow the adhesive to bond with the screen. Let your screen cool down and make sure that it has adhered to the faceplate completely. Put your iPod back together carefully by reversing these steps.