Q: If you locate a rust spot on your vehicle, taking action to prevent it from spreading is your best course of action.  Start by scraping the rust off using a razor blade or fine grit sandpaper.  Be careful not to damage the paint surrounding the rust spot.  Only remove the rust, try to avoid scraping off the paint surrounding it. If the paint is flaking off, it means it is no longer bonded to the metal in that area and will likely fall off anyway.  If it is flaking off in a large area, you may need to have that portion of the vehicle repainted completely. Once you have scraped off the rust, apply an over the counter rust arrestor to the area.  This will prevent new rust from forming in the area.  Most rust arrestors come with an application brush; dip the brush in the rust arrestor and then apply a thin coat to the area that was previously rusty.  If your rust arrestor does not come with an application brush, use a Q-Tip or small rag to apply it to the metal.  Do not spray it on. You can purchase rust arrestor at most auto parts stores. Depending on the type of rust arrestor you choose and the environment, it may take up to a few hours for the rust arrestor to dry completely.  Read the instructions on the bottle to ensure you allow enough time for it to completely cure before moving on to the next step.  It may take longer for the rust arrestor to dry in cooler or more humid environments. Rust arrestor will dry faster in direct sunlight. Use a small applicator brush to apply automotive primer to the area that used to be rusty, over the dried rust arrestor.  The coat of primer should be thin but complete, so you can’t see any metal through it.  Make sure not to over apply the primer so it begins to drip.   Use a paper towel or rag to dab up any excess primer before it has the opportunity to drip. Allow the primer to dry completely before adding automotive paint. You can find the correct shade of touch up paint in a number of ways.  Many auto manufacturers can provide you with a bottle of touch up paint based on the VIN number for your car.  You may also be able to find the paint code located near the VIN number on the placard inside the driver’s door of many vehicles.  Use that paint code to purchase a bottle of automotive touch up paint with a matching code.   Be careful to choose paint that is an exact match for the existing paint on your car, otherwise the spot will stand out in direct sunlight. You can purchase automotive touch up paint from most auto parts stores and some dealerships. Dip the applicator brush into the touch up paint, then dab it onto the dried primer.  Do not use long strokes or lines may appear in the paint.  Dab the paint into the middle of the spot and allow it to spread evenly.   Be careful not to apply too much paint so it drips. If the area is larger than a dime, you may also want to wet sand it.
A: Scrape rust off with a razor blade or fine grit sandpaper. Apply rust arrestor to prevent the further spread of rust. Allow the rust arrestor to dry completely. Apply primer over the dried rust arrestor. Locate the correct color of automotive paint. Apply touch up paint over the primer.

Q: Scatter mats are like floor mats for cats. You can place a large scatter mat under your cat’s litter box so that he will have to wipe his feet after he leaves his litter box. These mats can help to absorb some of the litter on your cat’s paws and prevent him from tracking litter all over.  For extra litter trapping power, try placing multiple mats around your cat’s litter box. There are lots of different kinds of mats that you can try. You can go with a basic floor mat, a plastic mat, a sisal mat, or even get a mat that looks like fake grass. Cats prefer a fine-grained litter, but if it is too fine, then too much may be sticking to your cat’s paws. Try changing to a litter that is slightly coarser than the litter you are using now. Cat litter comes in two basic types (clumping and non-clumping), but there is a lot of variation in the materials used to make cat litters.   Clumping litter. Clumping litters are those that form a lump around urine so that it is easy for you to scoop litter out of your cat's litter box. Clay clumping litter is the most common, but you can also find clumping litter that is made from corn. You might find that a corn-based litter will not lead to as much tracking as clay litter.  Non-clumping litter. You can also look into different types of non-clumping litters. Non-clumping litters are available in clay, sawdust, wheat, and pine. Some of these litters come in large particles or pellets, so these might be harder for your cat to track out of the box as well. Cats do not need a deep bed of litter. Having too much litter in the pan may even lead to more litter ending up outside of the box. Instead, only fill your cat’s litter box with about one to two inches of litter. Taking a few minutes to vacuum or sweep around your cat’s litter box each day may also help to reduce tracking. Although this creates more work for you, keeping the area around your cat’s box clean will keep her from walking through litter and tracking it to other areas of the house. . If you are tired of cleaning your cat’s litter box, then you might consider toilet training your cat. As long as your cat is not elderly or arthritic, then you may be able to train her to use a toilet.  Toilet training a cat is easier with some special equipment, such as training seats that fit over your toilet bowl. Keep in mind that the process of toilet training a cat will take lots of time and patience. If you do not have the time to invest in training your cat to use the toilet, then you may want to stick with the litter box.
A: Place a scatter mat under your cat’s litter box. Switch to a different type of litter. Fill the litter box with only one to two inches of litter. Vacuum or sweep around your cat’s litter box daily. Consider toilet training your cat

Q: While clipping your nails can get them to the right length, it usually leaves them with an rough, uneven edge. Use a nail file or a nail block to gently file the edge of your nails so they’re soft and smooth.  It typically takes only a couple of strokes to file the edge of your nails. File your nails in the same direction rather than going back and forth. That helps round out the shape of your nails for a neater look. Nails can develop ridges that give them an uneven surface. Use a sponge buffing block to gently buff your nails so they’re smooth and even.  Pay attention to the instructions that come with your buffing block. One side is typically meant for buffing away ridges and smoothing the nails while another is meant for buffing shine into the nails. Use the proper side for your desired effect. You can buff your nails to give them a subtle shine that’s not as obvious as a shiny topcoat. However, some men don’t like the shiny look so be careful when buffing. When your nails are properly filed and buffed, moisturize your hands, nails, and cuticles by applying a hydrating hand cream. Rub it into your hands in a circular motion until it’s completely absorbed. Massaging the hand cream into your skin also helps boost circulation to your fingers and hands.
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Smooth the edge of each nail with a file. Buff the nails until they’re smooth. Massage hand cream into the hands.