If you have metal studs or want to hang your sword where there aren't any studs, you can use drywall anchors to attach your mount to the drywall. Purchase anchors that will fit the size screw that came with your wall hanger or hooks.  Drywall anchors can be bought online or at a hardware store. If your sword is heavier than 40 pounds (18 kg), you should screw the mount directly into studs rather than using anchors. Hold the mount where you want to hang the sword and mark the screw holes with a pencil or create an indent with a screw. This will let you know where you need to make the holes for your drywall anchors.  If you are hanging your sword diagonally, hold the mount on an angle as you mark it. You can use the drywall anchors to hang your sword vertically, horizontally, and diagonally. Read the product description to determine which size drill bit you should use. Hold the drill firmly against the wall where you marked, then carefully press the trigger and keep the drill as straight as possible as you drill through the drywall. Push the drywall anchors into the holes. If the drywall anchors are sticking out, lightly tap them with a hammer to push them in. Drywall anchors will essentially work as a replacement for studs and will keep your sword hung securely on the wall. Screw the hooks or mount screws into the anchors to secure the mount. You can use drywall anchors to attach both hooks and hangers.
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One-sentence summary -- Get drywall anchors instead of drilling into your studs. Hold the mount against the wall and mark the location. Drill holes where you marked the wall. Tap the drywall anchors into the holes you created. Screw the mount into the drywall anchors.


Some people recommend you even visit the airport when you don't plan to fly. Just hang out in the terminals and get used to how things are there. This may sound extreme, but it's another way to slowly get comfortable with the flight at hand. Get to the airport early so you have time to experience the terminal, go through security, and find your gate. Being late, or just not having time to mentally prepare for what's ahead, is bound to make you feel more anxious when it's time to take your seat. Get used to the terminal, the people who are arriving and leaving the airport, and the general atmosphere at the airport. The more you get used to it, the better you'll feel when the time comes to board your flight. When you get on the plane, say hi to the flight attendants or even to the pilot. See them dressed in their uniforms, doing their jobs. Pilots receive special training, just as a doctor does, and they are people you should respect and trust. If you practice having faith in these people, and understand that they have your best interests in mind and are competent, then you'll feel better about the trip. Your pilots will have several hundred hours of experience in the air. They'll need to log 1,500 flight hours just to apply to work at a major airline. Many people start ordering a lifetime supply of wine or Bloody Marys as soon as the flight attendants make a first pass. But this is not a good long-term solution for easing your anxiety about flying. Alcohol can actually make you feel more anxious about having less control. This may especially be the case if you’re worried about having to evacuate the plane.  Getting too drunk to worry can just make you feel terrible, especially after the effects of the alcohol wear off. If you really need to calm your nerves, try just one glass of wine or a beer. Distract yourself with a snack that takes a while to eat, or just with your favorite treat. You may be too distracted to do your chemistry homework, but you may have enough brainpower to read about the latest scandal in Hollywood. Some people recommend that you show up to the plane after having woken up early. Then it's more likely that you will be able to catch some shut eye during your flight. What better way to pass the time than to be asleep?
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One-sentence summary -- Visit the airport at another time. Arrive early. Get to know your flight attendants and the pilot. Avoid self-medicating with alcohol. Bring some snacks. Treat yourself to a trashy celebrity gossip magazine. Get on the plane ready for a nap.


If you get water or soap on the window frames, make sure you remove it before it can dry. Excess water can damage frames made of wood. Place a dry strip washer on the pole and use it to wipe up the water so you do not need to use a ladder. Get a dry rag or cloth and dab any water on the frame to remove it. Make sure the ladder is positioned safely so you are not in danger of falling. The windows should dry overnight as long as it does not rain. Check the windows in the morning to ensure they are clean and streak-free. If you missed any spots on the window, use the strip washer and the squeegee to clean them.
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Remove excess water with a dry strip washer on the extendable pole. Wipe excess water with a ladder and a rag if you do not have a dry strip washer. Allow the windows to air dry overnight.