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How to Spray Paint Furniture

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Pin ItArticle EditDiscussIt is more common to spray paint furniture now that you can buy a wide variety of spray paints. Spray paint is not only available in a wide range of colors and textures, but it is now made to cover a variety of materials. You can spray paint over plastic, metal, wood, wicker and even stained furniture. There are some basic steps to follow when spray painting furniture.

Edit Steps1Choose the spray paint you will use. Make sure it is the right spray paint for the type of furniture you are trying to paint. You can purchase special spray paint for outdoor furniture. Pick a color and texture that you like. Check the can to see how much you will need to buy to cover your furniture completely.

2Wash the furniture well with soap and water if needed. You want the piece of furniture to be completely clean before you begin spray painting.

3Rub a piece of sandpaper or a wire brush over the furniture to remove any loose old paint or rust. If the piece of furniture is unfinished, you may still want to complete this step to remove any splinters. Using sandpaper on any surface will rough it up and help the paint to stick to the surface. Wipe the furniture with a damp cloth after completing this step.4Check to be sure to see the furniture is dry before you begin painting. After you finish cleaning and sanding, you will want to be sure the piece has time to dry or the paint will not stick.

5Remove any hardware from the piece of furniture. You can use a screwdriver to remove hinges, doorknobs and any other removable parts.

6Cover any part of the furniture you do not wish to paint, such as a mirror, with painter's tape and newspaper.

7Place the furniture in a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors. You may want to put something underneath the furniture, such as newspaper or plastic, to protect the ground.

8Shake the can before you begin spraying and several times while you are spraying. This ensures that the paint goes on in thin coats.

9Spray with even strokes completely covering the piece of furniture. Keep the can moving to prevent running from too much paint being applied in one spot.

10Give the paint 1 hour to dry and then apply a second coat. Check the paint can to see that this drying time is accurate for the type of paint you are using.

11Hold the can about 1 foot (30 cm) away from the object you are spraying. If you get too close, you will cause the paint to run.

12Allow the furniture to dry for several hours before placing it in its new home.

Edit TipsIt is best to avoid spray painting on a windy day. The majority of your paint will end up everywhere but on the furniture.Use a primer to make your paint job last longer.Spray paint will not stick well to a surface that is slick.Try to avoid painting on a hot humid day or in direct sunlight.

Edit Things You'll NeedSpray paintSandpaperWire brushNewspaperScrewdriverDamp cloth

Edit Sources and Citationshttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/08/16/earlyshow/living/main636338.shtmlhttp://www.krylon.com/expert-advice/ask-krylon/outdoor-furniture/index.jspArticle Info

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Sony, next-generation pricing and fluidity

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Sony’s been stepping up its game by courting the hottest indie developers, showing off games instead of apps, and pushing digital games harder than anyone else who isn’t named Valve. As of today, Steam is the best place for all of your digital goodies, and for good reason. Despite not dealing with the scarcity of retail, Steam’s pricing of games and DLC keep pace with consumer interest. When we hold PSN against Steam, Sony’s platform is more static, and less successful because of it. If Sony wants to go for the home-run with fans, while keeping up with the direction digital games are heading, it needs to see what’s wrong with its pricing model and how to fix it.

Let’s look at Game of the Year editions of games; probably the best way to get a truly complete version of a game on the cheap. Despite collecting all the DLC in one place for cheap, the actual digital content festers at full-price. For example, Batman: Arkham City, standalone, is around $20 new. Separately, the Arkham Bundle includes Nightwing, Robin, and skins for $15 on PSN and XBL. There’s also the Harley Quinn’s Revenge DLC, which extends the campaign and costs $10. The total cost for the retail game and all this content is around $45. But, for the GOTY bundle that includes all the DLC in one package, costs around only $20. Why hasn’t the price decayed same as the game itself has? In a world of scarcity, the price follows off the demand as well as the physical space available. In the nigh-infinite capacity of the cloud, there isn’t any scarcity, so it makes sense that the price should match the demand.

Oblivion's great horse armor rip-off

How about another example, this time one that’s more forward thinking? Fallout 3’s DLC costs $5 each, across five packs, totaling $25. The vanilla game without any DLC is around $10-$15, meaning the game and all the DLC will cost $35-$50 if you don’t go for that juicy GOTY bundle, which on its own costs just $20. There is a twist, though. This is one of the few cases where Bethesda permanently lowered the price of the DLC packs from its original price of $10 to $5. Seems it’s trying hard to make up for the famous horse armor atrocity of 2006. If only every developer was so forward-thinking.

Here’s a quick list of games and DLC that’s frozen in time

• Through Gamestop, the 2008 Prince of Persia game is used for $2.99. The actual end of the game is separate DLC, for $9.99.
• Red Faction: Guerilla, released in 2009, is now $4.99 through Gamestop, and offers DLC packs priced at $9.99, $6.99, and $4.99.
• Call of Duty 4’s Variety Map Pack is still $9.99, as much as a used copy of the game itself, $9.99. Gamestop graciously offers the two bundled for $29.99.

These games are old enough that bargain bins barely want them anymore, yet in almost every case the DLC remains trapped.

On PC it’s a different story. My favorite example (care of Managing Editor Kyle Prahl) is Deus Ex: Human Revolution’s DLC, The Missing Link. The permanent price on PSN is $14.99 with an occasional sale, whereas on Steam the current price is $6.99. The retail price of Human Revolution is around $14.99, as low as $12.99 through Gamestop. It doesn’t make much sense for a game’s extra content to cost nearly as much as the game itself.

Of course, this is where Sony can swoop Microsoft and its less-than-friendly attitude towards pricing. Sony is already leaning towards the PC way of doing things, and I think that by going all out for fluid pricing that actually reflects current value, and not value from 2007. A generation jump would be the perfect time to introduce this, and unless the house of Xbox has been cooking a similar idea, Sony could start miles ahead.

Picture this: a game releases, and three months out they release DLC for $10. Three months later and the game falls to $30, and to match this decay the DLC slides to $5. We see it today, though rarely. Retail games usually end up on downloadable platforms, and sometimes mirror the physical version’s price depreciation, but other times the price remains ... (continued on next page)

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Pin ItArticle EditDiscussTurnips are an oftentimes overlooked gem of a vegetable. Commonly available at local produce stores and farm stands, this colorful veggie is inexpensive, nutritious, and can offer an unexpected burst of flavor to almost any dish. By following a few steps, you can learn how to cook turnips and incorporate them into a variety of your favorite meals.

EditIngredientsTurnipsWaterSalt and pepperOlive oilSeasonings to taste

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Preparing turnips1Select the freshest turnip available. Fresh turnips will feature a heavy skin, be firm to the touch, and have lush green tops. Avoid any turnips with brown spots or have unhealthy looking green tops, as these are sure indicators of older age. The older your turnip, the more bitter it will taste.

2Use a kitchen knife to detach the turnips from their green stalks.

Rinse the turnips in cool water to remove any bacteria or dirt.

3Examine the outer layer of the turnip. If it is peeling or cracked, you will need to peel the older layers away to expose the newer, fresher surface underneath. This is similar to the method for peeling an onion.

Different ideas for cooking turnips

The following steps provide a range of suggestions for enjoying turnips.

1Substitute half of the potatoes in your usual favorite potato recipe with turnips. Prepare them in the same manner you would the potatoes. The result will be a subtle, surprising flavor.

2Cut the turnips into slices, and serve raw at the table. These slices can then be eaten alone with a dash of salt, or you can use them on hamburgers or other dishes in place of raw onions.

3Use a cheese grater on raw turnips. Place them on top of your favorite salad. They'll add a crunchy texture and a bright flavor.

4Sauté thinly sliced turnips. Coat the bottom of a frying pan with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray, and place the turnip slices inside. Let them cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side, or until tender. Use enough salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.

5Mince the turnips into very small pieces, and put them in your favorite soups just prior to cooking, just as you would with celery or onion pieces. They will simmer in the broth and add a rich flavor.

6Quarter fresh turnips, coat them with a thin layer of olive oil, and place them on a cookie sheet. Roast them in the oven at 375ºF/191ºC for approximately 45 minutes or until tender.

For additional flavoring, add in quartered potatoes, onions, carrots, or whatever other root vegetables you enjoy. Season with salt and pepper. You can also try more exotic spices such as nutmeg, parsley, rosemary, or thyme before roasting to add even more flavor.7Grill turnips alongside your main meal. Cut the turnips into thick slices, and coat each side with a dash of olive oil and seasonings to taste. Place them on the grill over indirect heat, and cook on each side for approximately 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.

8Cut the turnips into thick slices, and blanch them in a steamer for 3 to 5 minutes. Place them atop a cookie sheet, and put them in an oven at 130ºF/54ºC for approximately 8 to 10 hours. Once they feel dry or brittle to your touch, remove them and let cool. Serve them dried as a snack, or add them to soup such as you would crackers.

9Finished.

Edit TipsFor additional flavor, consider preparing turnip greens rather than throwing them away. You can toss them in a medium-sized pot and boil for approximately 10 minutes, or sauté them in a frying pan with a splash of olive oil for about 7 minutes. The greens will come out tender and packed with flavor.

Edit Things You'll NeedKitchen knifeCheese graterFrying panOvenGrillMedium pot

Edit Related wikiHowsHow to Roast TurnipsHow to Make Pickled TurnipsHow to Cook ParsnipsHow to Plant Parsnips

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