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How Long Does Paint Take to Dry Before Adding a Second Coat?

How Long Does Paint Take to Dry Before Adding a Second Coat?

Knowing how long to wait between coats of paint helps achieve a uniform, seamless finish. The drying time varies based on the type of paint. Water-based latex paint dries faster than oil-based paint. A manufacturer’s label specifies the recommended drying time. Some factors impact the drying time of the paint. Apart from the paint type, humidity, temperature, and paint layer thickness are worth considering. The recoat and cure time also determine whether a second coat of paint will have an even finish. Why Is Paint Recoat Time Worth Considering? You must wait a certain period before applying a second coat...

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The Kardashians Put Charcoal Lattes On Everyone’s Radar – Does It Have Any Benefits?

The Kardashians Put Charcoal Lattes On Everyone’s Radar – Does It Have Any Benefits?

How do you like your tea? You might be a herbal tea afficianado, opting for camomile, green or peppermint. Or maybe you’re more into breakfast tea. Well, it seems Kim Kardashian likes her tea charcoal black. The reality TV star reportedly shared a photo of a cup of charcoal tea to Instagram this week, as she revealed her morning routine.  It’s since inspired a new charcoal latte recipe on her sister Kourtney Kardashian’s lifestyle website Poosh. According to the post, Kourtney is also a “longtime lover” of charcoal, because of its “powerful binding properties”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by...

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How To Handle Credit Card Fraud

How To Handle Credit Card Fraud

I was shocked when a text message stated that credit card fraud had happened on our President’s Choice World Elite MasterCard of $1137.55. Credit card security and identity theft is something I take seriously, but even the best of us can get scammed. How was my credit card information stolen and used at the Canadian Tire website? Below you will see the text and email I received from PC MasterCard and why I knew it was not a scam. Credit card fraud online shopping happens every day, and you might be the next victim. All About Credit Card Fraud In...

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It Happens to All of Us, But Most of Us Don’t Plan for It

It Happens to All of Us, But Most of Us Don’t Plan for It

What are the odds of getting hit by a bus? 1 in 495,000. Not happening to me, right? But what are the odds that you’re going to die someday? Exactly. Yet only 40% of us put any documents in place about what we want to happen when we die. I always say this topic is about WHEN not IF something happens… not a pleasant thought, but 100% true. Why Do We Procrastinate? I have finally figured out, after 20 years of talking to people about the most procrastinated area of financial planning (estate planning), why it is such a hard...

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January 24, 2023 Rebecca Goldstein

January 24, 2023  Rebecca Goldstein

Rest and Recharge!  The last word of each theme answer are things may need or have a rest. 18-Across. *   Traditional Thanksgiving entree: ROAST TURKEY.  This answer confused me a bit, but apparently a roast turkey needs to rest a bit before being carved.  This gives the turkey time to reabsorb the juices so that the meat will be nice and juicy. 24-Across. *   Feature of anxiety, often: RACING MIND. 35-Across. *   The "order" part of a "Law & Order" episode: COURT CASE. 47-Across. *   Piano lesson pages: SHEET MUSIC.  The musicians a Rests is a musical notation sign that indicates the absence of a sound.  Each...

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