Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use oil-based primer for oil-based paint and latex-based primer for all other paint. Paint around trim and baseboards with a paintbrush. Use a foam roller to cover large areas with paint.

Answer: Primer will help your new color go on evenly and stand out more once it's dry. If you’re using an oil paint, use an oil-based primer. For any other types of paint, opt for a latex primer. If you’re painting a dark color on top of an existing dark color, you don’t need to use primer. However, if you’re painting a light color on top of a dark color, use a layer of primer first so the dark color doesn’t show through the paint. Use a 1–2 in (2.5–5.1 cm) square or angled paintbrush with nylon bristles. Use the edge of your brush to create a smooth line of primer on your walls around the trim and baseboards in your room. Extend the primer 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) out from your trim. Work a 9 in (23 cm) roller in W-shaped patterns across your wall for the best coverage. Always keep your roller over one-quarter of the area that you already painted so you don’t leave any gaps in your primer. Spread the primer in a thin layer so it doesn’t form any drips. Continue rolling the primer until the entire room is covered. Allow the primer to dry completely over 1 day.  For hard to reach places, stand on a step ladder or use a long-handled roller. If your primer isn’t evenly coated, apply another layer before using your paint.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Crush the yeast ball. Combine the yeast powder and the rice. Place the rice in an airtight container. Store the rice in a warm place.

Answer: Take the yeast ball and place it in a small bowl. Use a pestle or the bottom of a large spoon to crush the yeast ball. Break apart the ball until it has become a fine powder. After you have finished crushing the yeast, sprinkle it evenly over the rice. Toss using your hands or a spoon to integrate and combine the yeast with the rice. Make sure that the rice has cooled and is just slightly warmer than room temperature. After you have mixed the yeast and the rice, it’s time to start the process of storing and fermenting the rice! Place the rice in an airtight container, or several airtight containers depending on the size of the containers you are using. Do your best to keep the rice warm for a few days. You can keep the container of rice in the oven on low heat (100 degrees F or 37.7 degrees C), or simply place a heating pad around the jar. The heat helps to encourage the process of fermentation.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use air conditioning. Use fans. Keep the sun out. Sleep downstairs.

Answer: The simplest way to keep your room cool while you sleep is to use your air conditioner if you have one. Central air or a portable window unit will both do the trick. The ideal sleeping temperature for most people is between 60 and 70 °F (16 and 21 °C). If you have a programmable thermostat, don't forget to set it so that it automatically adjusts to a warmer temperature just before you wake up in the morning. If you don't have air conditioning, a fan is the next best option. You can use a fan to increase circulation, create a cross breeze, and pull hot air away from you.  If you have a ceiling fan, set it so that the blades are turning counter-clockwise. This should help pull the hot air up towards the ceiling and away from your bed. If it's cooler outside than it is in your room, try putting a box fan in an open window facing outside. Multiple fans can be used to create a nice cross breeze in your room, especially if you have two windows on opposite walls. You can also try creating an old school air conditioner by placing a large block of ice or pile of ice cubes in front of a fan. Just make sure to use a large enough bowl or pan so that the water has somewhere to go when the ice melts! On really hot days, keep your bedroom cool by keeping your blinds closed all day. You will have to deal with a dark room, but it will be much cooler when it's time for bed.  Thermal blinds or shades might be a good investment if the sun makes your room unbearably hot in the summer. They will also help prevent drafts in the winter. If you own your home, you might want to consider planting trees near your bedroom windows to give yourself some shade. Heat rises, which means that the second floor of your home will typically be warmer than the first floor. If you live in a two story house and you can't get your second-floor bedroom cool enough on hot nights, consider setting up a temporary sleeping area on the main level.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Watch for signs of irritability that last for longer than two weeks. Ask her about the activities she normally enjoys. Monitor your teen’s eating habits. Keep track of your daughter’s sleeping habits. Look for signs of physical agitation. Listen for any vocalization of self-loathing. Monitor your teen’s grades and performance in school. Take note if your daughter often complains about physical pain. Seek professional help immediately if your teen is showing signs of being suicidal.

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Irritability is one of the most common signs of teen depression. This can be a general ‘cranky’ mood that can also come with mood swings that lead her into sadness. She might ‘snap’ at you more often than usual and may seem generally unhappy. She may also suddenly spiral into deep sadness, or cry often out of both annoyance and sadness. For instance, if your teen is normally happy and pleasant, but has suddenly become moody or unreasonably angry or sad about a lot of things, she could be depressed. Another sign of depression is a sudden lack of interest in activities and things that she used to have a passion for. While this could also mean that she is just outgrowing a certain activity, losing interest in many activities that she has shown a great love for in the past should be a red flag. For example, if your daughter has had a passion for soccer for many years, but suddenly has no energy or desire to go to practice, this could be a sign of depression. If you have noticed a sudden and drastic change in your daughter’s eating habits, you should keep track of any further changes. Monitor how much (or how little) your daughter eats while at the dinner table. Ask yourself is she:  Eating more than usual? Eating less than usual or having to be coaxed into eating? Showing a disinterest (rather than a dislike) of the food in front of her? Depression can lead to feels of exhaustion but can also lead to restlessness. If your daughter is suddenly very restless or unable to sleep at night, but seemingly always tired, you may have reason to be concerned. Changes in sleep can include:  Extreme trouble waking up in the morning. Exhaustion throughout the day. Sleeping much more than usual, such as sleeping pretty much any time she does not absolutely have to be awake. Excessive sleeping is defined as anything over 9 hours a day. Physical agitation is when a person has a hard time staying still. If your teen is pacing a lot, shaking her arms or legs, or simply being unable to sit down, she is exhibiting signs of physical agitation. Some people with depression will show the exact opposite of physical agitation—they will move much more slowly than normal and will seem to be in no hurry to do anything or get anywhere. If your teen is depressed, she may begin to make negative comments about herself. At the same time, she might become overly sensitive to rejection, which can then lead to her saying more negative things about herself. Examples would be:  “I’m not good enough”. “I didn’t deserve such and such anyway”. “I am fat/ugly/stupid”. Depression can often lead to not caring about school or grades. If your normally on-top-of-it student is suddenly getting bad grades, skipping school, or just showing an extreme disinterest in what she is studying, she may be depressed. Contact your teen’s teacher(s) about your teen’s grade or school performance. Teachers can often be an invaluable source of behavioral information. Ask them about any concerning behavior that they may have seen your teen exhibiting in the classroom. Depression can lead to physical pain like headaches and stomach aches. Take your teen to a doctor to get checked out. If nothing seems to be physically wrong with her, you may want to consider depression as a cause of the problem. You should call the police or hospital (9-1-1) right away if your teen is acting in this way, as she could be considering dying by suicide. Other signs of suicidal behavior include:  Writing about death, including writing a will. Giving away possessions. Talking about how you, your family, and the world would be better off without her. Dangerous or self-harming behavior like increased drug or alcohol abuse, or reckless driving. Threatening suicide. Between 50% to 75% of people considering suicide will give a family member or friend some warning that they will take their life. While some people won’t go through with it, every suicide threat should be taken seriously.