Use a ruler and pencil to draw the rectangle in the middle of your paper; this way, you'll have room to add the rest of the frame. If your paper has a patterned front and solid back, make sure that you're drawing on the solid back.  Patterned scrapbooking paper works great for this, but you can also use wrapping paper, cardstock, construction paper, or even printer paper! This will eventually be folded in to create a clean, inside edge. If you want an even simpler frame, just sketch a 13 by 8 cm (5.1 by 3.1 in) rectangle, then click here to continue. Make more marks 4 centimetres (1.6 in) outside the top, bottom, left, and right edges of your rectangle. Connect these marks to complete the frame.  When you're done, you'll end up with a 21 by 16 cm (8.3 by 6.3 in) rectangle. You'll be folding the outside edges in, so the frame will be only 2 centimetres (0.79 in) thick. If you want a simpler frame, just draw a 2 cm (0.79 in) border around your frame. Cut a sheet of plastic that's a little smaller than your frame, then glue it to the back. A sheet of plastic wrap will work in a pinch, but a piece of clear cellophane will give you a nicer finish.  Alternatively, cut the plastic from a clear, plastic sandwich bag. It doesn't matter how much smaller the plastic is; as long as you can't see the edges from behind your frame, you're good. To make your frame reusable, glue the cardstock backing along the bottom and side edges. This will allow you to slide the photograph in and out of the frame, like a card into an envelope. For a non-reusable frame, glue your photo to the cardstock rectangle first, then glue the rectangle behind the frame.

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Sketch a 11 by 6 cm (4.3 by 2.4 in) rectangle on a sheet of paper. Add a 4 cm (1.6 in) wide frame around the rectangle. Glue a sheet of clear plastic behind the frame, if desired. Glue a 19 by 14 cm (7.5 by 5.5 in) cardstock rectangle to the back.


Use a ruler and pictures of daggers to help you. Make it one continuous piece, and don't make it too thin, as the cut-out pieces will be difficult to line up. Use scissors or a craft knife to cut out the dagger you created. Use the dagger as a template, tracing it onto other sheets of paper. You'll need at least ten sheets, though you may want more for a sturdier design.  To make this process simpler, you can simply print out the same design of a dagger over and over. You can use whatever kind of paper you want for this project, though medium weight is probably best. You can even make a dagger out of book pages. Cut out each dagger with scissors or a craft knife. Align each dagger, and use paper glue to glue them together. Make sure to smooth out each layer so you don't get wrinkles. Add as many layers as you want until you get your desired thickness and sturdiness. Trim up any edges that are sticking out from the dagger. Place the dagger between two parchment paper sheets, and put it under something heavy. Leave it to dry overnight. For instance, you could add layers to the crossguard to make it more pronounced or shapes to the handle to make jewels. Paint the dagger so it looks real. You can add scroll work to the handles and paint the jewels in various colors.

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Draw a dagger on a piece of thick paper or cardstock. Cut out the dagger. Trace the design. Cut out the dagger. Glue the daggers together. Trim the dagger. Press the dagger. Add details. Paint the dagger.


Use a ruler to draw a  4 cm (1.6 in) line onto your paper to make a base for a triangle. Next, place your ruler perpendicular to the line at the halfway mark and trace a 5 cm (2.0 in) line to make an upside down "T." Then, use your ruler to draw lines connecting the top of the upside down "T" to each side of the base line. Finally, cut out the triangle with a pair of scissors.  For instance, you might use a manila folder, index cards, poster board, cardstock paper, or an old cereal box. Use colorful paper or decorate your cutout to make your wind vane look nice. It's okay if your measurements are estimated. You'll use this triangle as an arrow point. Make your square about 7 cm (2.8 in) long on each side, with your sides roughly even. It’s okay to estimate the measurements, but it’s best to draw your square larger than the triangle. Then, use a pair of scissors to cut out the square, which will be the other end of your arrow. Try cutting out the corner of your paper so 2 sides of your square are already done for you. Use your ruler to measure 7 cm (2.8 in) on 1 side of your paper and draw a line. Then, measure 7 cm (2.8 in) on the bottom of your paper and draw a line that crosses your first line to create a square. Use your scissors to cut out the square. Hold your scissors parallel to the straw. Then cut an even slit through each side so that your arrow pieces will slide onto the ends of the straw. Although they don’t need to be exact, your slits should be about 1 centimetre (0.39 in) long and directly opposite each other so you can stick the paper in them.  The slit should go through both of the side walls on each end of the straw. If you have a drinking straw that bends, cut off the bendy part. Then, cut slits in the remaining straight section. Put the triangle on one end of the straw with the point facing out. Then, slide the square onto the other end. When you’re finished, your straw will look like an arrow. If the triangle and square won’t stay in place, put a dab of glue onto the paper before you slide...

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Draw a triangle onto thick paper, then cut it out. Draw a square onto thick paper, then cut it out. Cut a 1 cm (0.39 in) slit in each end of a drinking straw. Stick the triangle and square into the slots on the straw to make an arrow. Put a pin through the center of the straw and into the pencil eraser. Use a big piece of soft clay as a quick and easy base. Write the 4 primary and 4 intermediate directions on a paper plate. Push the clay ball into the center of plate to keep it in place. Take your wind vane outside to find the direction the wind is blowing.


Use a ruler to help you draw straight lines, and make each box about 3 inches square. This leaves room to write inside the box. Use your ruler to help you measure the correct side lengths of the box. There should now be a row along the top of your paper taken up with three 3” x 3” boxes with 1 inch of space between each. You should have an arrow pointing from the left box to the middle box and then from the middle box to the right box. ” Keep the numbers small, as you will write other information in these boxes. Write the numbers in one of the corners of the boxes, such as the top left corner. You can put an additional small box around the numbers to separate them from the text that will be written in them. You should now have almost identical rows of three boxes along the top and bottom of the page, with approximately 2 inches of space between the top and bottom rows. Therefore, you should draw an arrow to the left from the right box to the middle box and then from the middle box to the left box. ” Remember to keep the numbers small so that you leave room to write in the boxes.  Again, you can draw small boxes around the numbers to separate them from the text that will be written inside them. Write the numbers in the same corner that you chose for the top row so that the chart is consistent. The top row should read “1” to “3” from left to right, and the bottom row should read “4” to “6” from right to left. As someone is reading the flow chart, this tells them that their eyes should jump straight down the right side of the page and not diagonally across it. Flow charts are extremely useful for examining a sequence of events and seeing how one thing leads to another.  Plot events in a story, such as the events leading up to the climax How to do something, in the order of “First, you do this...” and “Next, you do that...” Significant events in a war or historical moment, like the major events of the American Revolution that led to its conclusion

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Draw a box in the top left corner of your paper, which should lay horizontally. Leave 1 inch of space to the right of the box, and then drawn an identical box in the middle of the page (3 inches square). Measure another inch to the right of the middle box, and complete the top row by drawing a third box of identical dimensions (3 inches square). Draw arrows to the right in the 1 inch spaces between the boxes, aiming from left to right. Number the left box “1,” the middle box “2,” and the far right box “3. Move to the bottom of the page and repeat drawing three 3” x 3” boxes along the bottom of the page with 1-inch gaps in between them. Draw arrows to the left between the boxes, going from right to left. Number the right box “4,” the middle box “5,” and the left box “6. Draw an arrow vertically downward from box 3 to box 4. Fill the boxes with information pertaining to a sequence of events or timeline.


Use a ruler to help you keep the line straight, and draw the line from top-to-bottom. It does not matter if your paper is vertical or horizontal; it is your preference based on how much room you would like to have for writing from side-to-side. Use your ruler to measure about ½-1 inch from the top so that you leave room to write headings at the top of each column. The T-chart is used for comparing and contrasting things, so you will write the two things you are comparing in each heading. Examples of things to compare include:  Computers Smartphones Stories People Cities Countries Use bullet points or numbers to organize your list. Keep the details in the correct column.  There is no column or space to write what the two things have in common, like in the Venn diagram above. You will simply list how the two things differ from one another. For example, you might list how the United States is different from Australia. Under the “United States” heading, you would list information such as population size, number of states, the Constitution, and other pertinent information. Then, under the “Australia” heading, you would list the corresponding information about Australia.

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Draw a vertical line down the middle of your paper. Draw a second line horizontally across the paper so that it intersects with the vertical line. Write a heading at the top of each column, in the small space you left between the top of the page and the horizontal line. List the details about each thing that make it different from the other.


Use a saw to cut 2 pieces of 9x4x1/2 inch (22.86x10.16x1.27 cm) plywood. These pieces of wood will act as a brace for your drywall. If you cut a hole in your ceiling and you have a metal runner or ceiling beam, then you won't need to create these wooden braces because you can screw directly into the runner or beams instead.  Alternatively, you could cut back the drywall to the center of each of the closest framing members, which would allow you to skip this step. Put the wooden braces that you made out of plywood into the hole and lay it flat over your ceiling, so there is a two inch (5.08 cm) overlap over your hole. Then, screw in two screws through your existing ceiling and into the beam. The screws should be on the top and bottom of each piece of wood. Repeat the process on the other side of the hole. Cutting your replacement drywall two inches longer and wider will leave one inch (2.54 cm) of slack on each side. This is called a hot patch and only recommended to be done on smaller 2-inch x 2-inch (5 cm x 5 cm) patches. Turn over the drywall square and use a ruler to measure 1 inch (2.54 cm) in from each edge of the drywall. Then, use a straight edge to draw vertical and horizontal lines so that it looks like a 1 inch wide (2.54 cm) frame around the drywall piece. This slack will let you blend your replacement drywall in with your ceiling so that it lies flush. With a utility knife, cut through the back layer of paper and the drywall gypsum until you reach the front layer of the drywall. Use the marks that you made on the back of the drywall as a guide while you cut. Then, use a putty knife to carefully peel back the back layer of paper and drywall gypsum, so that the front side facing paper forms a 1 inch (2.54 cm) frame around your drywall patch.  Make sure not to cut too deeply, or you will cut into the front layer of the drywall. You will use the front layer of paper to help blend in your repairs. Your drywall patch can be held in place with lightweight or all-purpose drywall compound. You can purchase...

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Cut two pieces wood. Screw the wooden braces inside of your ceiling hole. Cut out a piece of drywall that's 2 inches (5.08 cm) wider and longer than the hole. Measure and mark 1 inch (2.54 cm) from the edge of each side of the drywall piece. Cut through the back layer of the drywall, leaving the front layer of paper. Apply a thin layer of joint compound around the hole. Push your replacement drywall into the hole. Screw the drywall into your wooden braces. Work the compound over the surface of your new drywall. Allow the drywall compound to dry overnight. Sand the ceiling and remove excess joint compound. Paint over your new drywall patch.


Use a screwdriver to take the doors and drawers off of the cabinet frames. Rip off a piece of painter's tape and label it with a letter or number. Put another piece of tape with the same label on the frame where you took the door off. Label each door differently so you know where each of them goes. Put your cabinets in an open space, like a garage or basement to keep them out of the way.  Make sure to empty out your cabinets and store the contents in another room while you're working. Keep all the hardware and hinges from your cabinets in resealable plastic bags for each cabinet. That way, they won't get lost or mixed up. off the cabinets if they were previously painted. Work in a well-ventilated area with a piece of cardboard underneath you. Starting at the top of the cabinet or frame, paint a layer of paint stripper on the surface. Let the stripper sit for at least 45 minutes. Use a plastic paint scraper to gently remove the paint in long strokes. Scrape all of your cabinets until the surface is flat and even.  Wear thick work gloves while working with paint stripper so your skin doesn't get irritated. You may need to use paint stripper multiple times if your cabinets have multiple coats. Spray a chemical degreaser on a cleaning rag or shop cloth until it's damp. Rub your cabinets with the cloth along the grain to remove any stuck-on oil. Clean all sides of your door and frame so the primer can stick to your cabinets. If you're painting kitchen cabinets, spend some extra time cleaning any cabinets that are near your cooking surfaces since they'll have more oil and grease on them. If you have large holes or dents that you want to hide under your paint, fill them with a synthetic wood product. Squeeze the wood filler into the spot and smooth it out with a flexible plastic scraper. Allow the wood filler to dry for a 30 minutes before moving on. Wood filler can be purchased at your local home improvement or hardware store. Lay a sheet on the floor and countertops so you don't spill any paint or primer on them....

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Remove your cabinet doors and label them. Strip old paint Clean the cabinets with a degreaser. Smooth out any holes or dents in wood or laminate with wood filler. Put down a drop cloth and tape the edges around your cabinet. Use a fine to medium grit sandpaper to roughen the cabinet surfaces. Paint a thin layer of bonding primer on your cabinet frames and doors.


Use a scrub brush to do this. Scrub the mold in a vigorous back and forth motion until all of it is removed. For small crevices, use a toothbrush to scrub the mold. As you scrub, you may need to spray more solution onto the affected areas to clean them thoroughly. Use a clean, dry towel to do this. Wipe until all the debris and mold are removed. Do not rinse the area with water because any remaining borax will help keep your shower clean for a longer period of time. Alternatively, you may use a vacuum to clean away debris and mold. However, make sure to use a HEPA filter; this type of filter can collect and contain mold spores. Use a clean, dry towel to do this. Make sure the areas in your shower that collect and grow mold are thoroughly dried.

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Scrub the mold away. Wipe the area clean. Dry your shower.


Use a seeded whole grain bread and chunky peanut butter for a deliciously nutty PB&J. Spread peanut butter-chia mixture and dried blueberries on celery sticks for a lunchtime snack kids will love. Combine peanut butter-chia mixture with soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, brown sugar, and hot sauce to make a Thai-style peanut sauce for a cold noodle side dish. For added nutrition, substitute agave sweetener for  brown sugar and Bragg's Liquid Amino Acid for the soy sauce. Like bean or alfalfa sprouts, chia seeds make delicious sprouts, a wonderful addition for sandwiches or salads. Put chia seeds in water, drain excess water and leave in a jar for a couple days. Every 12 hours or so, rinse with water and pour the water off. In a day or two, the sprouts will be ready to eat. Ground or whole chia seeds are a good substitute for cornstarch when thickening a soup is required. For a simple and nutritious vegetable soup, thicken with chia seeds: You will need:  2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 cups fresh green beans 2 quarts of chicken, vegetable or beef broth 4 big tomatoes, chopped and peeled 2 ears of corn, just the kernels 1/2 c. chopped Italian parsley 1/8 c. chia seeds or chia seed powder black pepper, to taste salt, to taste lemon juice (optional) red pepper flakes (optional) In the olive oil, sauté the onion, garlic, celery, green pepper, carrots, and green beans over medium heat. After 5-10 minutes, when the vegetables begin to soften, add the tomatoes, broth, corn, and season with salt and pepper. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. When it boils, reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes. Then stir in chia seeds to thicken, and add lemon juice and more seasoning to taste. When the soup thickens, serve immediately, topped with parsley. Serves 6. Mix with garlic powder (to taste) and a small amount of flour for a delicious and crunchy addition to your breading. Be careful not to...

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Combine chia seed and peanut butter. Sprout chia seeds for adding to salads. Add chia seeds to soup for thickener. Use as breading for baked chicken or fish. Mix with ground beef to bind meatloaf or meatballs.


Use a serrated knife to cut the onion into thin strips. You could also cut the onion into wedges.  If you prefer a less pungent taste, you could reduce the amount of onion down to half an onion instead of a whole one. Slice both the stem and root ends off the onion. If you notice that the papery skin layers are starting to come off with one of the ends, grab these outer layers and peel them away. If they do not come off as easily, you may need to slide your fingernail beneath these outer layers to loosen them and peel them away. Cut the onion in half from top to bottom, then in half again in the same direction. Make a few slices, starting in the center of each wedge. Do this for each quarter until layered slices are left behind. These layers should break apart naturally when the slices are moved. Use a sharp knife to cut the peppers into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces.  Use one green bell pepper and one red bell pepper. Cut into each indentation in the pepper without detaching the slices from the center of the vegetable. Note where the indented sections of the pepper begin on the inside top, near the stem. Begin each slice at this starting point, but do not slice through into the bottom of the stem. Cut straight down from top to bottom, freeing the bottom of each slice but not the top. When all slices are made, use your fingers to gently break them off from the center of the pepper. The seeded part of the pepper, located just below the stem, should not break free. As a result, you should have very few seeds to clean up. Discard this portion and turn your attention back to your strips. Cut each strip into 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks. You may need to cut larger sections in half lengthwise in order to get the proper size. Cut each cherry tomato in half using a sharp knife. You could also dice a large tomato or use a drained 10-oz (310-ml) can of diced tomatoes.

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Divide the onion into strips. Cut the peppers into chunks. Slice the tomatoes in half.


Use a sewing needle to weave heavy-duty thread through a series of eight sequins. Create three to four dozen strands.  Push the thread through the same side of each sequin in the strand. Then, repeat the process by knotting the thread and weaving it through the opposite side of each sequin.     The sequins should be flat against the thread when done.     Use gold and silver sequins. You can either create solid strands of gold and solid strands of silver, or you can mix the colors on each strand.     Use light or clear thread for the best results. You could also use metallic thread that matches the color of the sequins.     If you would prefer an asymmetrical look, you can alternate the number of sequins on each strand, varying the length from 6 to 10 sequins.     The exact number of strands you need will depend on how large your chandelier will be and how full you want it to appear.    Create varying strands of clear glass ornaments by tying heavy-duty thread, fishing line, or clear jewelry line to the top wire of each ornament.  Attach the thread to the top wire of the ornament, where the hook would usually go. Knot the thread to hold it in place.     The number of ornaments to a strand should vary from about two to six per strand. Create more strands with two to three on them since these will go around the outer edge.    Use spray paint to paint the frame white.  This is only optional. If you like the current color of the frame, you do not need to paint it.     You could also paint the frame black, gold, or silver. For a brighter, less traditional appearance, you could paint the frame any color that matches the décor of your room.     Only use spray paint that is approved for use on metal.     Make sure that the wide part of the lamp shade frame is large enough to fit over the existing ceiling light base you plan to attach the chandelier to. The frame will be turned upside-down when hung.    Turn the frame upside-down. Tie and knot the sequin strands to the wide part of the frame and the ornament strands to...

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Create strands of sequins. String your ornaments. Prepare a metal lamp shade frame. Attach your sequins and ornaments to the frame. Attach ribbon to the metal frame. Hang the chandelier.


Use a shallow bowl since you don't need to fully submerge your eggs. Use a thermometer to make sure the temperature of the water is between 106–111 °F (41–44 °C) so bacteria is less likely to contaminate your eggs. Put the bowl on a counter or table near your sink.  If you wash your eggs in cold water, they will pull harmful bacteria into the shell and contaminate them. Avoid using water any hotter than 111 °F (44 °C) since it could start to boil your eggs. If you plan on selling your eggs, check your state's food regulations since they may require you to use a detergent or sanitizer when you wash your eggs. Put your eggs in a reusable egg carton or a large bowl and place them in your fridge. Keep them away from any strong-smelling foods, such as onions or fish, since your eggs could absorb the scent and change flavors. Keep your eggs in the fridge for up to 1 month. You cannot store eggs you washed with water at room temperature because they have lost their “bloom,” which is the protective coating on the outside of the shell.

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Fill a bowl with water that's at least 106–111 °F (41–44 °C). Store your washed eggs in the fridge.


Use a sharp chef’s knife or a serrated knife, and use a gentle sawing motion. Discard the ends. Hold the knife handle with your middle, ring and pinky finger, and use your thumb and index finger to hold the blade. The "blade grip," as it's called, offers more control and balance than using every finger to hold the handle. Using a vegetable peeler, peel and discard all of the skin from the squash. With a sharp chef's knife or a serrated knife, cut the top away from the bottom, so that you have one small piece and one large piece. Reserve the bottom for a different recipe, as it’s difficult to spiralize. Laying the squash top on its side (like a rolling pin), cut the top into two equal pieces. This will help the squash fit in the spiralizer. Spiralizers come in different shapes and sizes. Cut your squash to fit your spiralizer. Use the largest setting on your spiralizer and transfer the spiralized squash into a microwave-safe bowl. Add half a cup of water into the bowl, then cover the bowl with microwave-safe plastic wrap. The squash should be able to be pierced with a fork. Drain the water from the bowl. Spiralized butternut squash works as a pasta substitute, a topping for toast, or a standalone side dish.

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Cut off the ends of the squash. Peel the skin and cut the squash in half. Cut the top in half. Spiralize the squash and put it in a bowl. Add water to the bowl and cover. Microwave the squash for 5 minutes. Let the spiralized squash cool and serve it.


Use a sharp knife to cut off the stem end of each Piquanté Pepper. Dig out the seeds with a small spoon. Place the Piquanté Peppers in a large mixing bowl after seeding them. Boil 3 or 4 cups (750 or 1000 ml) of water in a kettle, then pour the boiling water over the Piquanté Peppers. Allow the Piquanté Peppers to soak for 10 minutes. After soaking the Piquanté Peppers, pour the contents of the bowl through a colander. Allow the Piquanté Peppers to sit in the colander for another 2 to 4 minutes to ensure that they drain well. Place the mustard seeds, allspice berries, coriander seeds, red pepper flakes, ground ginger, crushed bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake well to combine evenly. You can replace this blend of pickling spices with your own or with a commercially prepared mix, if desired. Combine 1 cup (250 ml) of water with the vinegar, sugar, and pickling spice mix in a large saucepan. Heat on the stove over medium-high until the mixture reaches a boil. Even though distilled white vinegar is recommended, a wine vinegar, malt vinegar, or spirit vinegar would also work. Place the prepared Piquanté Peppers in the boiling pickling liquid. Continue boiling the contents of the saucepan for another 15 minutes.  Boil the Piquanté Peppers uncovered. Stir the contents of the saucepan occasionally to ensure even cooking. Spoon the Piquanté Peppers into prepared canning jars and pour the pickling liquid over them.  Use half-pint (250-ml) or pint (500-ml) jars. Do not use quart (1-L) jars. Leave roughly 1 inch (2.5 cm) of empty headspace at the top of each jar. Stir or poke the contents of each jar with a spoon or skewer to release any trapped air bubbles. If you are using more than one jar, make sure that you distribute the Piquanté Peppers and pickling liquid evenly within both jars. You can process the Piquanté Peppers in a boiling water canner, but a pressure canner is recommended.  For dial gauge pressure canners, process the jars for 35 minutes under 12...

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Stem and seed the Piquanté Peppers. Soak the Piquanté Peppers in boiling water. Combine the pickling spices. Boil the pickling liquid. Add the Piquanté Peppers and continue boiling. Transfer the Piquanté Peppers and liquid to clean jars. Process the peppers. Store until needed.


Use a sharp paring knife to cut an X mark into the round side of each of the chestnuts. Cut all the way through the shell and into the chestnut meat. This is known as scoring the chestnuts. Place the chestnuts into a large glass bowl and pour boiling hot water over them. You will need to completely cover the chestnuts with the water. Leave them to soak for 1 minute and then pour the chestnuts into a colander to drain them. Make sure to wear a pair of oven mitts when you do this since the bowl may be hot! Turn on a burner on your stove and place a cast iron pan onto it. Then, place the chestnuts onto the pan in a single layer. Let them cook for 15 minutes, stirring them every 2 to 3 minutes to prevent them from burning. If your skillet is not large enough to fit all of the chestnuts, then you will need to do this in 2 or 3 batches. After the chestnuts are done, pour them into an open tea towel on your counter. Then fold up the tea towel around the chestnuts like a parcel. Let the chestnuts sit in the tea towel for 10 minutes. Another option is to remove the pan from the heat, place a lid on the skillet, and let the chestnuts cool this way. Once the chestnuts have cooled, begin peeling away the shells using your fingers. Start by peeling the shells away from the chestnuts around the score marks. Remove the shells completely to get at the meat.  Don’t wait longer than 10 minutes to peel the chestnuts or it may be more difficult to remove them from their shells. It is bets to peel them while they are still warm. Cooked and peeled chestnuts will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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Cut an X into each of the chestnuts. Soak the chestnuts in hot water for 1 minute. Fry the chestnuts for 15 minutes in a cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Wrap the chestnuts into a tea towel and let them cool for 10 minutes. Peel the chestnuts after 10 minutes.


Use a sharp, heavy kitchen knife to slice off both ends of the squash, then slice your summer squash into the thin rounds. Move lengthwise down the squash, slicing every 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm).  If you are freezing zucchini to make zucchini bread in the future, you should grate it instead. Use a box grater to grate the zucchini into a bowl. There is no need to peel the squash first in this method, as you are going to blanch it. Use a large stockpot over high heat. Place a wire basket or metal steamer into the stockpot. The wire basket should dip down into the water so that the squash will be completely immersed in the boiling water. You are not steaming the squash in this method. Instead, you are using the wire basket as a way to easily fish the squash out of the water when ready. Place no more than 1 lb (450 g) of squash in the boiling water at a time. Cook for roughly 3 minutes. After the pieces of squash are done, remove the squash from the stockpot using the wire basket.  You can poke the squash with a fork after 3 minutes to check for tenderness. If the squash feel tender, they are ready.  If you are working with grated zucchini, blanch the grated pieces in small batches for 1 to 2 minutes each, until they feel tender. If you’re using a bowl of ice, make sure you have about 1 pound (16 oz) of ice to 1 pound (16 oz) of vegetables. If you’re using liquid water, run cold tap water continuously over the squash or change it frequently so it stays cold. Ideally, the water should be 60 °F (16 °C) or below. Dunking the squash in ice water after you have blanched it will stop the cooking process, thereby preventing the enzymes from breaking down any further. As a result, you are left with squash that retains its color, flavor, and most of its texture. Pour the ice bucket filled with squash through a colander (or any kind of strainer) to remove excess water from the squash. This will prepare the squash for freezing. Pat the pieces dry with a paper towel after draining. You can sandwich the squash between two paper...

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Cut the squash into rounds 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) thick. Boil 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water per 1 pound (16 oz) of summer squash. Put the squash into a wire basket and blanch them for 3 to 4 minutes. Dunk the squash in cold water or a bowl of ice for another 3 minutes. Drain the squash to remove any excess water. Freeze the blanched squash in a plastic bag for up to 6 months. Defrost the squash and use it for cooking or baking.


Use a shotgun to hunt rabbits, or, alternatively, a .22 rifle, a pistol, or a bow and arrow. When hunting, be sure to follow licensing and hunting season laws in your area. If you live in a densely populated city, you may not be able to discharge weapons in your yard. Check your local laws to ensure you are able to hunt rabbits on your property. Also, be sure to practice gun safety when hunting. Always keep the barrel of your gun pointed in a safe direction, such as toward the ground, and do not put your finger inside the trigger guard on your gun until you are ready to shoot. Also, treat every weapon as though it were loaded, wear a bright orange vest to keep yourself visible, and always be aware of what is in front of and behind your target.  Gun safety courses may be available in your community. Hunting with an expert may help you with hunting safety and effectiveness at thinning the rabbit population on your property. You may be able to find people who want to hunt on your property if you do not want to do so yourself. The game is often compensation enough, and some hunters may even pay you for allowing them to hunt on your property. Live traps can allow you to capture rabbits and remove them from your property. Traps are available at many stores and online. This is an excellent alternative to shooting rabbits. Bait traps with apples, brussels sprouts, carrots, or lettuce. Monitor the traps regularly and release rabbits as quickly as possible after they are captured. Wear protective gloves when handling traps and releasing the rabbits. Drive the rabbit at least a mile from your property to release to ensure they won't come back. Contact your local animal control officer or parks and recreation department to learn about release laws in your area. Find a pest control company in your area that can deal with your rabbit problem. They can help you confirm that rabbits are responsible for any damage you may have found. They can also help implement techniques for repelling rabbits and protecting property,...

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Hunt the rabbits to keep the population down. Use live traps. Use a pest control service.


Use a shovel to clear an area that is 10 by 100 feet (3.05 by 30.48 meters). Add an extra 40 feet (12.92 meters) at the beginning for your "runway." Make sure that there are no rocks or shells in this 10 by 140-foot (3.05 by 42.67-meter) strip.  For best results, choose something with a slight incline. Walk over the area and pat it down with your hands. This is important. Any sharp shells or rocks can not only cut the plastic but also you. Buy a roll of plastic that is 10 to 12 feet (3.05 to 3.66 meters) wide and 100 feet long (30.48 meters). Make sure that you use thick, heavy-duty plastic, about 6-mil. Don't use the thin kind just because it is cheap; it will rip and tear. You can do this by burying them in sand, about 1 to 2 feet (30.48 to 60.96 centimeters) on each side. You can also drive landscaping anchor pins into the edges instead. Use a hammer to drive the pins into the sand so that they don't stick out. Keep them 5 to 10 feet (1.52 to 3.05 meters) apart. This will lubricate the plastic and make it even easier to glide along it. Use environmentally-friendly soap, if you can, such as unscented castile soap. If you have access to a hose with fresh water, use that if possible. If you don't, grab some buckets and start gathering water from the sea. Pour enough water onto the plastic to make it wet.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Smooth out the area for your slide. Roll heavy-duty plastic sheeting out along the cleared path. Secure the edges with sand or landscape anchor pins. Add some liquid soap down the length of the slide. Pour some water onto the slide.


Use a shovel to uncover the rhizomes and trim back the roots on each one. Fertilize the soil around them and mound it loosely into 1-foot hills. Add a layer of mulch and moisten the soil with water until the hop plants sprout once more.

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Use a skin-type specific moisturizer after you've washed your face. Having properly hydrated skin can help prevent blackheads.  Even if your skin is oily, it may need a moisturizer, choose an oil-free and non-comedogenic product.  Seek the advice of a dermatologist or skincare professional to help assess what type of skin you have. You can buy products specifically formulated for your skin type and needs at most pharmacies and at many retailers, including department stores. Dead skin can clog pores and cause blackheads. Gently exfoliating your skin on a regular basis may help clear dead skin and bacteria and could help prevent blackheads. Do not try to exfoliate active acne or blackhead sites as this will irritate already irritated skin.   Be aware that an exfoliator will only remove surface skin and not penetrate deeply enough to scrub away a blackhead.  Choose a gentle exfoliator with either synthetic or natural beads that are a uniform shape. Harsh scrubs can cause irritation and lead to further blackheads. A soft washcloth can also gently exfoliate your skin. Try adapalene gel (Differin gel), which is a retinoid gel that is available over-the-counter. It can help reduce inflammation and exfoliate the skin. If you have oily skin, use topical product to absorb excess oil. These preparations can not only help remove oil, but also keep bacteria and dead skin that cause blackheads at bay.  You can use an over-the-counter salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide treatment or have your doctor prescribe one for more severe cases.  A weekly clay mask may help absorb excess oil and purify your skin.  You can use oil blotting papers to soak up excess oil on your face.  Be sure to follow your doctor’s or package directions to help ensure that you don’t overuse the product and further irritate your skin. You can purchase most oil absorbing products at pharmacies and some grocery stores. Online cosmetics retailers also offer these products. If you use cosmetics or other types of skincare products such as moisturizer or...

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Apply moisturizer daily. Exfoliate your skin regularly. Absorb excess oil. Use non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic products. Keep your fingers away from most blackheads. Remove stubborn or large blackheads. Wear loose-fitting garments. Overhaul your diet. Talk to your doctor or dermatologist if your blackheads are stubborn or severe.


Use a slotted spoon to lift out any meat and veggie chunks, noodles, and rice from thicker soups once the soup has cooked completely. Set these aside in a bowl and cover it. Feel free to leave it at room temperature while you cool and strain the broth.  If you’re making a bone broth, follow the same process to remove and discard the bones. To speed up the separating process, cook the soup with a double-layered pasta pot. Insert the strainer layer before adding your ingredients. Everything will be submerged in the stock while you cook the soup, but you can lift out the inner strainer to remove just the chunky pieces. Allow the stock to drain out into the bottom pot. Remove the stockpot from the heat source and allow the soup to cool down slightly, for about 15 to 30 minutes depending on the quantity of soup. Wait until the soup stops bubbling and steaming, and you see the oils float to the top of the stockpot. They don’t need to completely solidify, but you don’t want them to be boiling hot.  Cooling and straining the broth takes a little extra time. Plan ahead if you’re aiming to have the soup ready by a certain time. Leave the soup uncovered as it cools, but don’t stir it around.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Remove any vegetables, meat, or noodles before straining the soup. Cool the broth until the fat particles just start to solidify.


Use a small amount of water and dab it onto the shoe with a soft cloth or toothbrush. Wipe the shoe clean with a clean, slightly damp cloth for a general, all-over cleaning. Sprinkle some baking soda into a bit of water and stir until it forms a paste. Use a soft cloth or toothbrush to rub it onto the stain in a circular motion and let dry overnight. Wipe away any remaining residue the next morning with a clean cloth. Dip a cotton ball into a bit of calamine lotion and pat all over the pointe shoes, especially on the stained or dirty areas. The lotion will absorb some of the bigger stains. As a bonus, the pink color of the calamine will lend your shoes a clean, consistent color tone. Use a very small amount of water while cleaning your pointe shoes. If over-saturated, the glue will break down and the shoe won't be able to support the foot en pointe.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Mix dish detergent into water and apply it to your shoe. Make a cleaning paste with baking soda and water to remove stains. Use calamine lotion to remove and cover up the stains. Avoid saturating the shoe.


Use a small drill bit for this task, with a 1/8” or 3/16” diameter. Be very careful to line up your drill with the center of the coin, so that you don’t butcher the hard work you’ve done tapping the edges out.However, the hole does not need to be perfect—  just make it big enough so that you can fit the rounded needle file into it. Once your file can slide into the coin, put your drill to the side. It’s easier to hold the file steady and move the ring along the file, rather than trying to hold the ring steady and move the large file. Continue doing this as the hole becomes larger and larger, and the bumps and ridges inside the ring begin to smooth out. It will probably take you about half an hour to get your ring as smooth as you’d like. Do this repeatedly as you file down the hole to ensure it’s the correct size. The great thing about making your own ring is making sure it’s the perfect fit. Don’t file away at the hole mindlessly, or you will end up with a ring that slides right off your finger. If you accidentally end up with a ring that is too big, don’t worry. There are plenty of tricks you can use to make it stay on your finger. One thing you can do is to line the inside of the ring with a silicone adhesive. Once it dries, it will fit snugly on your finger.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Drill a hole in the center with a power drill. Enlarge the hole with the rounded needle file and begin filing along the inside. Try on the ring.


Use a small gardening shovel to dig up some of the dirt where you’re planning on installing the edging. If it feels soft in your hands, then you may be able to simply push the edging into the ground. If not, you may need to dig a trench for it. If the soil is relatively soft, use a block of wood to pound your steel or aluminum edging into the ground. If the soil is hard, use a shovel to dig a slim trench where you want your edging to go. Each time you place a new piece into the trench, overlap the previous piece by about 1 foot (0.30 m) so that the edging appears connected.  If you want to create a garden or planter with a straight-edged perimeter, opt for edging that’s made of steel, as it’s very strong. If you’re hoping to create a curvy perimeter, go for treated aluminum edging. Secure the edging by hammering 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) stakes into the ground on the inside and outside of the edging every 2–3 feet (0.61–0.91 m). This should keep the edging strong and stable.  To make installation easier, get metal edging that comes with anchors or slots for staking. Water all around your edging once it is in place.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Test the soil’s softness. Insert steel or aluminum edging 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) into the ground. Hammer metal stakes into the ground on either side of the edging.


Use a small glass dish for your beads so that they don't stick when you melt them. Pour the beads into the bottom. You can buy thermoplastic beads from a craft store or online retailer. Turn a hairdryer on to the highest heat setting and hold it about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) over the dish with the beads inside. Keep the hot air on the beads until they turn from white to clear and start sticking together. Once the beads have melted into 1 piece of plastic, pull it apart to create 2 even pieces. Use your fingers to roll and pull each piece of plastic into a basic fang shape, with a wider base and pointy tip.  If the plastic is too hot to touch at first, let it cool for 1 to 2 minutes before you start shaping it. Try to make the fang shapes as identical as possible. Push 1 fang onto your left canine tooth so the pointy tip faces down. Then press the other fang onto your right canine tooth. Push firmly so that the fang molds around your tooth.  Work quickly while the plastic is still bendy. To find your canine teeth, count 3 teeth over from the center. They're usually slightly pointy. Once you've molded the fangs around your teeth, leave them in your mouth until they've cooled completely, or for about 15 minutes. You'll know they're cool when the plastic turns from clear to white. Pop your fangs out before eating or sleeping by pulling the bottom up and off. Since they're shaped to your teeth, they'll suction right over your natural teeth. You don't need any glue or adhesive.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Place 1 tablespoon (14 g) of thermoplastic beads in a glass dish. Heat the beads with a hairdryer until they turn clear. Divide the melted plastic in half and form 2 individual fang shapes. Press each fang onto one of your canine teeth to mold them. Leave the fangs in for at least 15 minutes or until they turn white.


Use a small saucepan. Pour in your lemonade first and then sprinkle the gelation on top. Heat the pan over low heat, making sure to stir the entire time. Heat it until the gelatin dissolves, which usually takes around five minutes. Remove the gelatin from the heat. Add the vodka and the condensed milk. Stir all the ingredients together until they're evenly combined. Take six small mixing bowls. Divide your batter evenly between each bowl. Each bowl should have about half a cup of the gelatin mixture in it. To make a rainbow, each bowl of gelatin should colored in one color of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, blue, green, indigo, violet). Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl of gelatin to change it into a color of the rainbow. For the strongest colors, add about six drops of food coloring to each bowl. Spray down a mini muffin tray with a nonstick cooing spray. Spoon about three fourths of a teaspoon of your red gelatin into the bottom of each compartment. Refrigerate the red gelatin until it sets slightly. This should take about 10 minutes. Once the red gelatin has set, add about three fourths a teaspoon of your orange gelatin on top of the red gelatin. Refrigerate the gelation for about five minutes. Keep up this pattern until you've added all six layers of gelatin. Add your colors in the order of the colors of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, blue, green, indigo, violet. After you've added all the layers, place your jello shots in the fridge. Let them refrigerate overnight so they set. If you want, you can add a dollop of frosting to every cupcake. Then, top it off with sprinkles. This adds a little more decoration and flavor to each cupcake.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Heat the gelatin and lemonade. Add the vodka and milk. Divide the mixture between six bowls. Add your food coloring. Refrigerate the red gelatin. Add the remaining layers. Refrigerate the cupcakes overnight. Garnish your cupcakes with frosting and sprinkles before serving.


Use a small, square cotton scarf, because it will be more secure than a silk scarf.  Lay the scarf out in a diamond. Bring 2 diagonal ends together to form a triangle. Roll the longer end of the scarf downward, until you reach the point of the triangle. Loop it around your head, just behind the ears. For a more noticeable hair accessory, tie it twice to 1 side of your head. For a subtler look, knot it at the bottom under your hair. Take a rectangular silk scarf for this style.  Fold it in half lengthwise if it is wide. Place the center of the scarf on your forehead below your hairline. Pull the remaining silk down over the back of your head. Tie the ends just below your neck. Tie it a second time to secure it well. Let the ends hang loose down your back. Loop the ends forward and tie them on top to make a turban. Gather your hair together. If your hair is hard to contain, then use hair elastic to form a low or high ponytail. Gather the scarf together horizontally. Wrap either end around your ponytail and pull tight. Wrap a second time to secure it even better.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Fold a headband. Make a head wrap. Create a ponytail holder.


Use a soft brush attachment to protect the fabric while cleaning. Pay close attention to gaps, corners, nooks, and crannies. Dirt and debris often accumulate in these places.  Using wet cleaning measure before vacuuming can cause loose dirt and debris to become ingrained in the fabric, making it more difficult to clean. Removing loose debris from your furniture will make it easier to find and remove stains. Light stains often hide underneath thin layers of dust. Some furniture may be damaged by certain cleaners or methods of cleaning. Check the tag on your furniture to learn which cleaners and methods to avoid. In the event your tag is damaged or lost, look up this information online.  For example, when cleaning leather furniture, you should avoid using water. Use steam cleaners or specially formulated leather cleaning solutions instead. Abbreviations on the furniture tag, called “cleaning codes,” indicate how to safely clean dirty furniture. The most common of these are: W: clean with a water based cleaner. S:  use a waterless cleaner, like a dry cleaning solvent. WS: use either a water based cleaner or a waterless product. X: vacuum and brush the furniture, but only use a professional service otherwise. Some stains, like those from coffee, red wine, and blood, may require special treatment to remove. If you do not know the source of the stain, examine its shape and color to try and determine its cause. Before cleaning stains generally accepted as difficult to remove, like coffee, red wine, and blood, look up the proper cleaning procedure online to prevent yourself from accidentally ingraining it in the fabric.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Vacuum the furniture to prevent ingraining loose dirt and debris. Verify the safe cleaning recommendations for the furniture. Inspect stains, if necessary.


Use a soft rag and a small amount of hardwood floor cleaner to clean the scratched area of the floor.  This will remove any small dirt and dust particles, and ensure that you are working with a clean surface. Wipe down the scratched area with a damp rag moistened with water. This will remove the cleanser, further sanitizing the workspace. Allow the damped area to totally dry before moving on. Rub a wax stick over the scratched area to fill in the scratch. If needed, use a plastic tipped putty knife to force the wax down into the scratch. Wood wax can be clear, but they also come in common wood shades like honey, and different shades of brown. Allow the wood wax to dry and harden for at least 10 minutes. Wood wax sticks can be found at home department store, paint stores, or local hardware stores. Leave the wax alone for a day or two before you buff it or add any finishes or sealer to the area. Use a clean, soft cloth to rub back and forth over the scratched area, and buff the wax. Buffing the wax will smooth the scratched area, remove excess wax, and restore shine to the floor.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Clean the scratched area. Rinse the scratched area. Fill in the scratch. Let the wax settle and dry. Buff the scratch.


Use a solvent like window cleaner, rubbing alcohol, drain cleaner, bleach or vinegar to dissolve the wax and separate it from the glass surface, making it easy to remove. Spray or pour the solvent on the waxy area until it begins to dissolve. Use a damp cloth or a soft sponge to wipe the wax off the table.  Use a flat, dragging motion instead of dabbing at the wax. Repeat application of the solvent and wiping until the wax buildup is gone. Spray the area with glass cleaner and wipe it down with a lint-free cloth.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Dissolve the wax. Remove the wax. Clean the glass.


Use a sparing amount of rubbing alcohol to dab at the area as you don't want it to sink deep into your carpet and loosen the fibers. Use a white cloth to gently brush away the stain. This may need to be done several times. You are done when no color comes away on the cloth Dampen a sponge with water and clean the area using soft, circular motions. Use a towel to gently blot dry what you can. It's important that the area isn't soaking wet, but do not scrub the area because it will distort the fibers. To begin drying you should cover the freshly wax-free area with a clean towel. Then place a weight over the towel. Let these sit overnight. The towel will absorb any remaining liquid so it doesn't settle into your carpet. Once the weight and towel have sat overnight, remove them and allow the area to air out. Vacuum. Once the area is aired and dried you can use a vacuum to straighten any fibers flattened by the weight to return them to normal.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Use rubbing alcohol. Rub away the stain. Rinse gently. Blot dry. Dry the carpet. Remove weight and cover.


Use a spark plug socket to remove the spark plugs in your engine and look them over to diagnose problems that may exist.  Remove each plug and inspect them for specific types of damage that may indicate what’s keeping the engine from starting.  Tan or grey metal plugs are in good working order. Black or burnt plugs indicate that there is too much fuel going into the engine. Blisters or boiling on the plug indicates that the engine was severely overheated. If the spark plugs appear to be fouled out, you will need to address the issue that caused them to foul in order to make the engine run properly.  Once done, replace the damaged spark plugs with new ones.  Make sure to gap new spark plugs properly for your application. You can find the appropriate gap to put into the plug in the service manual for your vehicle. Ensure each of the spark plug wires is securely fastened to the spark plug and to the ignition coil.  You can also use an ohm meter to conduct a spark plug resistance test to ensure the plug wires are transmitting sufficient electricity to the spark plugs to ignite the air and fuel mixture within the engine.  Look for signs of damage such as fraying or cracks in the spark plug wires. Replace any damaged spark plug wires even if they are not what’s keeping the engine from starting. Although unlikely, if all of your ignition coils fail to function it will prevent the engine from starting.  Test your ignition coils by removing a spark plug and connecting it again to its plug wire.  Touch the metal from the plug to a piece of metal in the engine bay and have a friend turn the key in the ignition.  If the coil is functioning properly, you will see a blue spark come from the plug. Test each ignition coil in your engine.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Check your spark plugs for signs of damage. Replace spark plugs if need be. Check the plug wires. Test the ignition coils.


Use a spatula to make sure you get all of the batter into the pan. Place the pan into the heated oven, making sure to note the time that you put it in. If you chose to heat your pan in the oven but notice that it has gotten cool, stick it back in the oven for another couple of minutes before removing it and pouring the batter in. Keep in mind that every oven is different so you will want to keep an eye on your cornbread to make sure that it doesn’t burn. The cornbread will be ready when the top becomes a crisp golden-brown. To make sure that the center is cooked all the way through, insert a toothpick into the center of the cornbread. If it comes out clean (no batter clings to it), your cornbread is done. Place your cornbread on a stovetop or potholder and let it cool for five to ten minutes. Once it has cooled, use a serrated knife to cut the cornbread into pieces. The serrated knife works to cut the cornbread without making it crumble and fall apart.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Pour the mixture into your baking pan of choice. Bake your cornbread for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove your cornbread from the oven. Finished.


Use a special nail trimmer to trim the skin around the cuticle. But be careful – too rough and you'll cause the cuticle to bleed. You could also use a cuticle remover gel. This is a liquid that should just be left on the skin for a few seconds. It eats away at the dead skin, making it easier to come off. It's good for callouses, too. Be sure to time this right. You don't want to go so fast that you cut their skin and cause injury, but you don't want to go slow the other hand starts wrinkling. After a few minutes you may wish to take the other hand out of the water, pat it dry, and go back to finishing the first hand. Use a rubber cuticle pusher and gently push the cuticles back. This will make the nails appear longer and cleaner. Make sure all the loose skin is removed and give both hands a once-over. Some people like to moisturize the cuticles after this stage. If you do this, just be sure you wipe off any residue with nail polish remover before you begin painting the nails. File the nails how your friend would like them. Curved? Square? Somewhere in between? Make sure they're uniform in length, too. Ask your friend what they like and go from there.  Be sure to file in one direction to keep the nail as strong as possible. Be sure to take your time; get too hasty and you'll end up making it shorter than intended – and then you'll have to shorten the rest, too. An emery board (a nail file) with a grit of 240 is a good place to start if you're unsure.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Trim the person's cuticles. Push the person's cuticles back. File the person's nails.


Use a sponge and hot soapy water to scrub the wok. Rinse the wok and dry it with a clean cloth. Set the wok on the stove over high heat until the wok starts smoking. Taking care not to burn yourself, turn the wok so that all of it is exposed to the high heat. Dip a paper towel in oil and hold it between a pair of tongs. Rub the oiled towel over the wok. Uncoated carbon steel woks usually come with a light coating of oil to protect it from tarnishing or rusting. Scrubbing the wok will remove this coating before you're ready to use it.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Wash and condition your wok before using it for the first time.


Use a sponge or cloth and wash the wok in hot, soapy water to remove machine oil, dirt, dust, and other grime. Rinse the wok under hot water. Pat it dry with a towel, and set it aside to air dry while you prepare your ingredients. Before you season the wok, it’s a good idea to ventilate your space. You'll be heating the wok to a high temperature, and it may let off smoke and fumes. Open a couple windows, and turn on your range fan or a standing fan. Turn the heat on your stove burner to high and place the wok on the heat. Wait for 30 seconds, and then start dripping small amounts of water into the wok. When the wok is ready, the water will evaporate almost immediately on contact. Some newer woks don’t allow the water to evaporate. If that’s the case with your wok, just preheat the wok for one minute. Remove the wok from the heat and pour in the oil. Use the handles to hold the wok, and swirl the wok gently to distribute the oil evenly over its inside surface. Return the wok to the heat. The best types of oils or fats for wok seasoning include peanut, canola, grapeseed, palm, and lard. Add the ginger and scallions to the wok and turn the heat down to medium. Cook the vegetables for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring regularly. As the scallions and ginger cook, use the back of a spoon to mash them against the sides of the wok so they release their flavors. You can add another tablespoon (15 ml) of oil if the vegetables start to dry out during cooking. As the wok heats up, the metal may start to become light brownish-yellow, possibly with some shades of blue and black. When this happens, remove the wok from the heat. If your wok doesn’t change color at all during the cooking process, remove it from the heat after 20 minutes. Not all woks will change color. Remove the scallion and ginger from the wok and set it aside to cool. You can either discard the vegetables, or throw them into a soup or other savory dish.  When the wok is cool enough to touch, rinse it under hot water and clean it with a sponge or cloth. Do not use...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Wash and dry the wok. Preheat the wok. Add the oil. Cook the vegetables on a lower heat. Remove the wok from the heat when the color changes. Cool, rinse, and dry the wok. Repeat as necessary.


Use a spoon or dull knife to carefully scrape and remove any large pieces of lipstick from the carpet. Try to avoid pushing the pieces further into the carpet. Lipstick stains attach to the carpet fibers with grease, so you will need a cleaning product that dissolves grease or oils. Most all-purpose stain removers will work, as will dry cleaning fluid. However, these may discolor your carpet. Apply the cleaning product to an inconspicuous corner of the carpet first and let sit five minutes before blotting dry with a clean cloth. If the discoloration is severe, you may wish to find another product.  Dry cleaning fluid is especially likely to discolor your carpet.  If you do not have any stain removers or dry cleaning fluid, see the section on alternate cleaning solutions for other products or homemade mixtures you may have access to. Apply the cleaning product to a clean sponge or cloth. Press repeatedly over the stain, switching to a clean side if the cloth becomes heavily stained. Avoid rubbing, which may work the lipstick further into the carpet fibers or spread it to a wider area. Depending on the cleaning product, lipstick, and freshness of the stain, this step may remove the lipstick on its own.  Alternatively, you may spray the cleaning product onto your carpet and let sit five minutes before blotting. This may be more effective at removing the stain, but has a greater risk of discoloring your carpet. Even if the stain is removed, skip to the end of this section for instructions on cleaning up traces of the solvent. If most of the stain has been removed, launder or rinse out the sponge or cloth, then apply more of the same cleaning product and blot. Two or three attempts may be enough to remove the stain, although you should stop and choose another product in the alternate cleaning solutions method if you see no major improvements. Whatever product you used, wash your carpet afterward to remove traces of cleaning product that could discolor your carpet or damage its fibers. Hand wash the area with a...

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Remove large pieces of lipstick. Test a cleaning product on a corner of your carpet. Blot with the cleaning product. Repeat if you are seeing good results. Hand wash the cleaning product and stain remnants. Rinse and dry the area.


Use a spreadsheet to track your expenses for one month.  Separate your expenses into three categories: fixed needs, variable needs and wants.  Fixed needs are necessary expenses that remain the same month after month.  These include rent or your phone bill. Variable needs are necessary expenses that may fluctuate from month to month.  These include gas for your car and food. Wants are nonessential expenses.  These are things you could do without if you had to.  These include take out coffee, cable and entertainment. Unexpected expenses happen to everyone.  You don’t want to have to go into debt to cover repairs on your car or a medical bill.  Save a little every month into a rainy day fun.  Pay this fund before you purchase nonessential items.  For example, if it’s a choice between saving in your emergency fund or going to the movies, opt to save until you have enough put aside. Get in the habit of recording your expenses each day.  This will help you to build self-control.  It will also reduce stress because you won’t be surprised by your checking account balance at the end of the month.  Record all of your expenses in a notebook.  Or, use an envelope system.  Keep your budgeted amount for each category in a separate envelope.  If you know how to use Excel and you have it installed on your computer, use one of their free budgeting templates.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Categorize your expenses. Save an emergency fund. Use tools to track spending.


Use a square of plywood or plastic to set your base. Use a saw to cut the square to have 4 in (10 cm) sides. You want the base to be approximately 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) thick. You can use a wooden cylinder to create a vertical stand. PVC pipe is another option. Cut the vertical stand to be 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) tall. Glue the vertical stand to the base plate. The microscope tube should rest just above the base plate. This will allow you to place samples under the microscope lens. The tube can be secured to the vertical stand with glue or zip ties. Gather a sample and view them under your microscope. You can start by looking at a drop of water, or a piece of hair. You can slide the eyepiece up and down to adjust the focus of the microscope.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Start with a solid base. Create a vertical stand. Secure the microscope tube to the vertical stand. Test your microscope.


Use a stick of butter or vegetable oil spray to spray the inside of each compartment of a 12-muffin pan. If you prefer to use paper or aluminum muffin wrappers, place one wrapper into each insert of the pan.  Greasing the pan ensures that the muffins won’t stick to the pan after they’ve baked. Using muffin wrappers lets you skip the process of greasing the pan and ensures that the muffins will come out of the pan easily after they’ve baked. Carefully pour or spoon the muffin batter into each insert of the muffin tin until about two-thirds full. Try to distribute the batter equally so that each muffin is about the same size.  Smooth the tops of the batter with a spoon if they’re uneven on top. You can also hold the muffin tin in each hand and shake it gently side to side to make sure that the batter lays flat in each insert. If you wish, sprinkle some chocolate chips and sparkling sugar on top of each compartment of batter. This will give the top of each muffin more texture and sweetness. You can skip this step if you want a more consistent texture for your muffins. Put the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes. After 18 minutes, poke one muffin with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, take out the muffins. If not, keep checking every minute until the toothpick comes out completely clean.

How would you rephrase that briefly using English?

Grease the muffin pan or insert muffin wrappers. Pour the batter into the muffin pans. Put extra chocolate chips and sparkling sugar on top. Bake the muffins 18-22 minutes.


Use a stovetop kettle, saucepan, microwave, or electric hot pot.  If heating water in a kettle or saucepan, fill it with enough water and set it to a boil on the stove using medium to high heat. To microwave water, place the water in a microwave-safe dish with a wooden chopstick or other non-metallic utensil. Heat in 1 or 2 minute intervals. Fill an electric hot pot with as much water as necessary and plug it in. Set the heat to medium or high and let boil. Let the coffee steep for 3 to 4 minutes.  If you prefer stronger coffee, you could steep it for 4 to 5 minutes. For weaker coffee, steep it for 2 to 3 minutes. No stirring is needed during this time.

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Use a strong plastic or wood hanger to air dry your garment. Never use a wire hanger, or you’ll risk leaving an imprint on the fabric. Fasten any and all buttons, zippers, or ties to help ensure the garment holds its shape and dries without wrinkling.    Make sure any wood hangers you use won’t leave any dye or stain residue on your garment. Avoid drying in direct sunlight, or you’ll risk discoloration or fading.  Do not dry silk on a radiator or any other heat source. Avoid using an iron to remove wrinkles from silk fibers. Hanging a silk garment overnight should remove most wrinkles. If absolutely necessary, you can consider using an iron on its silk or lowest possible setting to remove persistent wrinkles.  Before using an iron, try hanging the silk item in the bathroom while you take a hot shower to release lingering wrinkles. Close the door and keep any vents off so the shower produces as much steam as possible. If you do use an iron, don’t wet a wrinkled spot, as this could cause rings or increase the risk of puckering or burning the fabric. Turn the garment inside out before you use the iron.

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Hang the silk garment to air dry. Remove wrinkles.


Use a strong spray attachment to remove leaves, dirt and other debris. It is important to clean it to see which areas of the shed have rust. Dirt will hold in moisture and increase rust, so take time when washing your shed. Use a sponge with a soft and abrasive side and then rinse well. This type of rust appears quickly after the metal surface is wet. It will damage the metal if not treated immediately. Wash it and apply some paint thinner with a rag to remove any flash rust spots. Use a putty knife to apply the auto body filler and swipe it until it is almost even with the shed's metal surface. Allow it to dry completely. There are a number of methods that can be used. Choose depending upon available materials and the quantity of rust.  Buy a wire brush attachment for your power drill, if you have rust patches, instead of rust all over the shed.     Employ a belt sander and orbital sander to remove rust on many surfaces and corners. Use fine grit sandpaper so that you do not damage the integrity of weakened surfaces. Most people who are repainting metal sheds will need to do some sanding. Although you can sand by hand, it will save time by using power tools.     Rent a hand held sandblaster for big jobs. This device uses compressed air to blow fine sand over the surface of the shed. It has the same effect of sanding, but is very efficient. Make sure to lay drop cloths over plants and objects. Sandblasting is extremely effective for metal scroll work and smaller, hard to reach surfaces, as well as long flat surfaces.     Use a combination of any of the above methods according to what is the most effective. Remember that areas with auto body filler will also need to be sanded to ensure the paint will stick to the surface.    This will remove sand and dirt particles that have accumulated. Allow it to dry completely before starting to paint. If it is a manageable size, dry it with some rags to decrease the likelihood of flash rust.

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Spray your shed with a hose. Wash the surface with a mixture of water and strong detergent. Apply paint thinner on a rag to flash rust. Sand the area around any holes with 80 to 120 grit sandpaper. Fill holes with auto body filler. Remove the rust on the shed. Wash the surface of your shed with detergent and water again.


Use a table saw or hand saw to cut boards to the length you would like your coffee table to be. 32 inches (81 cm) is a good length to try, if you’re not sure what size to make it. Cut four standard boards approximately two inches thick and eight inches wide, known as 2x8s, to this length to serve as the top of your table.  You can also use 2x4s or other boards. Just cut enough so that the overall width of your coffee table, when the boards are laid side-by-side, will be to your liking. It is also possible to make a coffee table top from a single, wide slab of suitable wood. However, this might be harder to find at your local hardware store. Put wood glue on the long, two-inch thick sides of the boards you are using for the top, and slide them together so that they form one large, flat surface. Make sure that the ends line up evenly. Use long clamps to hold them in place while the glue dries. You only have to glue the sides of the boards that are touching each other. Cut 2x4 boards so that you have two lengths of 32 inches (81 cm) each. Position them so that they lie across all of the boards that you glued together to make the top. Place one on each side a couple of inches from the narrower edge of the top. The narrow ends of the 2x4s should be flush with the long sides of the coffee table top. Attach them to the top using wood screws. This step is optional, but can add a bit of extra charm to your project. Cut two 2x4 boards the length of your table, and two more its width. Cut the ends of each board on their narrow side at a 45 degree angle. Glue the boards to the sides of your coffee table top so that they are flush with the top. Clamp them in place, and nail or screw them to the top once the glue has dried. Using 4x4s, cut four pieces to the height you would like your coffee table to be. Approximately 17 inches (43 cm) should be a comfortable height. You will also need to cut two pieces of plywood to 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) by 26 inches (66 cm). Finally, cut two pieces of 2x4 to the length of 19 inches...

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Cut boards for the top. Piece the top together. Secure the top. Add sides (an apron), if you like. Cut the pieces for the legs. Piece the legs together. Stain or paint your coffee table pieces. Attach the legs to the top.


Use a tail comb to create a deep side part. Make sure your part is straight and even. Then, run your fingers from the tops of your ears back until they meet each other at the back of your head. Clip the hair above your fingers out of the way so you can concentrate on the bottom of your hair. To keep the bottom of your hair secured so it looks like you have a short hairstyle, braid the bottom section tightly and use bobby pins to secure it to your scalp. You want this bottom section to be as flat as possible so the top layers of your hair can cover it. Divide the top portion of your hair into two sections, one on either side of the part. Use clips to secure one side while you work on the other side. Then, working on the side that’s not clipped up, divide your hair into two sections, one on the top and one on the bottom. Hold the top section out of the way with a hair clip. Use a 1-inch (2.54-cm) curling iron to curl half-inch (1.27-cm) sections of your hair. Clamp the curling iron in the middle of the hair shaft and roll it vertically twice. Gently and slowly release the clamp enough so that you can slide the curling iron down toward the ends of your hair, then roll it up to your scalp. Hold the curling iron in place for a few seconds then release the clamp and remove the barrel. Divide the top section of  your hair into half-inch (1.27-cm) sections and curl each piece vertically toward your face. Use the same method as before, but simply rotate the iron in the opposite direction. On the other side, curl the bottom section away from your face and the top section toward your face. Make sure you stick with half-inch (1.27-cm) sections so that each side is even. To turn your tight curls into a 1920s-style wave, run a comb through your hair. Gently comb through each section you curled, but be careful not to snag the back part of your hair that is braided and pinned to your scalp. Use long section clips to make your waves more uniform. Place a clip in the dip of each wave, so that the bend sticks out. Spray a...

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Create a deep side part, then put the top half of your hair up. Braid the bottom section of your hair and pin it up. Section the remaining hair into four parts. Curl half-inch sections of the bottom portion away from your face. Curl half-inch sections of the top portion toward your face. Repeat on the other side. Comb out your hair. Use clips to define the bends of the curls, then apply hairspray. Comb your hair under and pin the ends up.


Use a tape measure and draw 2 marks on the left and right ends of the drywall. You should have a total of 4 marks on each wall. These lines will dictate where you will place your wooden planks for the frame. A completed wall frame looks like a grid made of wooden boards. Hold a level against your insulation and draw a straight line across the entire length of the wall, horizontally. Slide the level along the side of the wall and draw the line gradually until you've connected the 2 marks on the top of your wall. Repeat this process on the bottom of your walls so that you have a total of 2 horizontal lines running across your drywall. Measure the distance in between the top and bottom lines that you drew. Divide that number by 2 to get the exact center of the lines. Measure down from the top line and draw a straight horizontal line in between the bottom and top lines on your wall. For instance, if your bottom and top mark are 8 feet (2.4 m) away from each other, you'd measure 4 feet (1.2 m) down from the top mark and draw a line across your wall. Measure the distance in between the center line and top line. Divide this number by 2 and draw a line in the exact middle of the lines. Repeat the process between the middle line and bottom line. Your wall should now have a total of 5 horizontal lines running across the insulation. Line the bottom edge of a 1x3-inch (2.5 cm × 7.6 cm) board with the top of the bottom-most line you drew and have someone hold it in place. If you are using boards that are shorter than the width of your walls, you'll have to line up multiple boards so that they span across the entire width of the wall. The first pilot hole should go into the end of the board. Use a 3⁄16-inch (0.48 cm) masonry bit and a hammer drill to create a hole through the center of the board, insulation, and concrete wall. Then, drill an additional pilot hole every 16–20 inches (41–51 cm) apart down the length of the board. This will set up your board so that you can secure it to the wall. Spring spikes don't have a...

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Measure and mark 3 inches (7.6 cm) from the top and bottom of the wall. Draw a straight line in between the marks. Make another line in the center of the top and bottom marks. Draw 2 more lines in between the remaining lines. Hold a 1x3-inch (2.5 cm × 7.6 cm) board on top of the bottom line. Drill 5-inch (13 cm) deep pilot holes into the boards. Hammer 4-inch (10 cm) long spring spikes into the pilot holes. Attach boards to the rest of your lines. Draw a line in the center of your wall, vertically. Screw a vertical board in the center of the wall. Screw boards 16 inches (41 cm) apart from the centerboard. Frame all the walls in your basement.


Use a tape measure and mark 7 inches (18 cm), down, from the top of the door frame and 11 inches (28 cm) up from the bottom of the doorframe. If you already have hinges installed on your shed, you can skip this step. Screw in 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) lag screws into the holes on the hinge and into the frame itself. This should secure the hinges to your shed. Have a friend help you hold the door in place. Use a level to make sure that the door is straight, then open the hinge so that it rests over the surface of your door. Make sure that there is a 12 millimetres (0.47 in) gap in between the door and the shed’s door frame so that the door can properly open. While your friend continues to the hold the door in place, use a screwdriver to drive 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) lag screws through the holes in the top hinge and into the door. Then, repeat the process with the bottom hinge. Make sure that the screws are tight and the door feels secured to the shed’s door frame. You should now have a door that can open and close on your shed. If the door is getting stuck on the frame when you try to open it, you may have to sand down the edges of the door with a 36 to 100 grit sandpaper to slightly reduce the door’s size.

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Measure and mark where the hinges will go on your shed. Screw the hinges into the shed with 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) lag screws. Line the door up into the doorframe. Screw the hinges into the door. Open and close your door to test if it works.


Use a tape measure or ruler to measure from the tip of the drill bit. Wrap a piece of tape around the bit at this measurement. This will help you know how deep you are drilling. Hammer drills are loud and drilling into concrete will send concrete dust and debris into the air. To stay safe, wear a pair of protective glasses and insert earplugs. If you're drilling multiple holes, you should also get a face mask or respirator for the dust. You may also want to get a pair of cushioned gloves to protect your hands from the vibration of the hammer drill. Put your drill into hammer mode by flipping the switch on the side of the tool. Hold the hammer drill perpendicular to the concrete and press the bit against the concrete. Once it's in the correct position, pull the trigger while applying pressure on the back of the drill. Pulse your finger on the trigger at 5-second intervals until you've drilled up to the tape that you wrapped around the bit. Read the instructions if you can't figure out how to put your hammer drill into hammer mode. Use a compressed air can or a vacuum cleaner to work out debris and dust in the hole. Fasteners will grip better to clean holes, and there will be a lot of concrete dust after you've drilled the hole.  You can also move a wire brush in and out of the hole to remove any leftover debris. Use a shop-vac when lifting concrete dust, not a household vacuum cleaner.

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Wrap a piece of tape .5 inches (1.27 cm) from the tip of the drill bit. Wear the proper safety gear. Drill into the concrete. Clean the dust out of the hole.


Use a tape measure to carefully record the length and width of the opening. Order this size so the panels will be made slightly smaller, fitting perfectly in the doorway. The panels will be about 1⁄4 in (6.4 mm) smaller than the opening. At a home improvement store, purchase some rubber weather stripping. Lay the panel flat on a workbench. The stripping is shaped like a tube, and you can fit the edge of the door panel in the tube's groove. Any of the panels can be used as the lower panel. Pick one, but remember that the one with the weather stripping is the one that needs to be placed first. Place 1 bracket on each side of the door over the weather stripping. When the brackets appear level with the door's edges, secure them to the panel with lag screws and a cordless screwdriver. Have a friend help you pick up and move the heavy panel to the doorway. Position the panel in the center of the doorway, then hold a level over the panel to make sure it's level. Use shims to adjust the panel as needed. Shims are small wood strips you can slide under the door panel to even out the sides. Purchase packs at a home improvement store. Start by installing a hinge in each of the panel's upper corners. Screw them in place with more lag screws. Center another hinge on this top edge and screw it in place. The rollers have metal rods that you slide into the holes on the hinges and brackets. Set 1 roller in both of the brackets as well as both side hinges. Pick a side to focus on first. Get the bottom piece of the track and work it onto the wheels. It'll have an indentation that the wheels fit into cleanly. Once you have the wheels in place, line up the track against the door frame. Make sure there's a little bit of space between the track and door frame so the door doesn't create friction later. Find the track's brackets, then use lag screws to secure the track directly to the door frame.

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Measure the garage door opening before purchasing panels. Lay weather stripping over the bottom door panel. Place brackets over the panel's lower corners. Center the door panel in the garage doorway. Screw hinges to the top of the panel. Insert rollers into the hinges and brackets. Wrap the roller track around the wheels. Screw the track to the door frame.


Use a tape measure to get an accurate measurement. When you’re finished, write the number down somewhere — you’ll need it to find the right size piece of plywood for your attic fan to be installed on. You’re going to be mounting the plywood on the 2 studs, so it needs to be able to reach both of them. Look for plywood that's around 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) thick. For example, if the studs are 2 feet (0.61 m) apart, you’d need a piece of plywood that’s at least 2 feet (0.61 m) wide. Don’t include the fan’s mounting bracket in the circle you draw. Make sure the circle isn’t bigger than the actual fan or the fan won’t mount properly in the plywood. Check the box your attic fan came in to see if the manufacturer included a pre-cut circle that’s the same size as the fan’s body. If they did, you can trace that instead. A reciprocating saw is a handheld power saw with a blade that rapidly moves in and out of objects as it cuts them. To cut out the circle, drill a pilot hole in the center of the circle so you have a starting point for the saw. Then, carefully follow along the circle with the saw until it’s completely cut out from the plywood. Dispose of the plywood circle once it’s cut out. Lay the plywood on a flat surface and line the fan up over the hole you cut out. Drill the screws that came with the fan through the screw holes on the fan’s mounting bracket and into the plywood. When you’re finished, the fan should be securely mounted on the piece of plywood. When you position the plywood and fan over the vent, the back of the fan should be facing you and the front of the fan should be facing toward the vent. Center the fan over the vent before you nail the plywood to the studs. Once the fan is centered, nail the plywood into the studs to secure the fan over the vent. It might be helpful to have someone holding the fan while you hammer in the plywood. The thermostat is the box that’s connected to the fan by a wire. You’ll use the thermostat to control the fan. To mount the thermostat, insert the screws that came with...

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Measure the distance between the studs on the left and right side of your vent. Find a piece of plywood that’s at least as wide as the distance between the studs. Trace the circular body of your attic fan onto the center of the plywood. Use a reciprocating saw to cut out the circle you traced. Mount the attic fan onto the plywood so it’s centered over the hole. Nail the plywood into the studs on each side of the gable vent. Mount the fan’s thermostat to a nearby stud. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to wire the fan to your attic.


Use a tape measure to measure the length and height of your fence, then multiply these numbers together to get the surface of your fence. Measure the length of your fence and the height, and multiply these numbers together to get the surface area. Multiply the surface area by 2 if you're treating both sides of the fence. Oil-based stains penetrate the cell walls of wood and stabilize their surfaces much better than water-based acrylics. A stain that's semitransparent will have enough pigment to protect wood from UV rays, but not enough to conceal the wood's natural beauty.  Semitransparent oil stains are the most commonly used stains for cedar and can be found at your local hardware store. The can or container of stain will list how much surface area the product covers. Solid stains hold up the longest out of the three main types of stains. They also hide the wood grain much like paint does. Solid finishes may also build up a film after several coats, which can peel, crack, and chip like paint. Another option you have is to use clear sealer on your entire fence. Clear sealers show off all the natural grain of wood.  If you use a clear sealer, your fence may turn gray over time. You may also have to treat a clear sealed cedar fence more frequently.

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Take a surface area measurement of your fence. Buy an oil-based, semitransparent wood stain for a basic treatment. Choose a solid stain if you'd prefer a paint-like finish. Use clear sealer instead to show off all the fine details of wood grain.


Use a tarp or a drop cloth to cover the ground beneath the window to protect the floor from the paint stripper. Put on rubber gloves, goggles, and a respirator before you start working. If you can, open some windows or run a fan to help keep the room as well-ventilated as possible while you work. Choose a stripper that is made specifically for metal and read the manufacturer’s instructions before you begin using it. Some products will have longer curing times than others, which might affect your decision. Never use a plastic or styrofoam container for the stripper, as it could actually eat through the material and leak all over your floor. Use a disposable paint brush so that you can just discard it once you’re done working. Apply as thick of a coat of the stripper as you can without having it drip down the frame. Leave the stripper alone to do its work, which usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes. As the stripper starts to work, the paint will start to bubble up and peel off of the metal frame. Use a paint scraper or a nylon brush or scrubbing pad to chip away the peeling paint. If there is more dried paint underneath the first layer, reapply the stripper and repeat the scraping process as many times as needed until the metal is exposed. For hard to reach crevices, use a wire brush. Mineral spirits are often used as a paint thinner, so it’s a great product to use to remove any remaining bits and flecks of paint. Simply dampen a clean rag with the spirits and wipe down the frame from top to bottom. You can buy mineral spirits at your local home improvement store. Dip a clean rag into water and thoroughly wipe down the window frame to remove any remnants of paint thinner or mineral spirits. After that, take a clean, dry rag and dry off the frame completely. Once that is done, you’re ready to repaint or refinish your metal window frame however you please!

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Lay down a tarp and put on your protective gear. Pour the stripper into a glass or metal bucket so it’s easier to access. Apply the paint stripper to the metal window frame and let it sit. Scrape away as much of the paint as possible. Use mineral spirits to wipe down the window frame. Rinse the window frame and then dry it off with a clean rag.


Use a thermometer or look up your location's current outdoor temperature on a weather prediction website. You can measure this in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius, but read the next step carefully so you know which unit to use for wind speed. Wind chill is undefined for temperatures above 50ºF (10ºC). If the temperature is higher, wind doesn't have much effect on apparent temperature. You can find wind speed estimates for your area on most weather prediction websites, or by searching for "wind speed + (the name of your town)" online. If you have an anemometer or make one using the instructions below, you can measure the wind speed yourself. If your temperature measurement used ºF, use the wind speed measurement in miles per hour (mph). If you used ºC, use kilometers per hour (km/h) instead. If necessary, use this website to convert from knots to km/h.  If you're using an official wind speed measurement taken at 33 ft (10 m), multiply it by 0.75 to get a rough estimate of the wind speed at 5 ft (1.5 m), a typical height for a human face.  Wind below 3 mph (4.8 km/h) does not have a significant wind chill effect. There have been several wind chill formulas over the years and in different regions, but we'll use the one currently used by the UK, US, and Canada, created by an international team of researchers. Plug in your numbers to the formula below, replacing T with the temperature and V with the wind speed:  If using ºF and mph: Wind chill temperature = 35.74 + 0.6215T - 35.75V0.16 + 0.4275TV0.16  If using ºC and km/h: Wind chill temperature = 13.12 + 0.6215T - 11.37V0.16 + 0.3965TV0.16 Bright sunshine can raise the apparent temperature by as much as +10 to +18ºF (+5.6 to +10ºC). There's no official formula to measure this effect, but be aware that sunlight will make the air seem warmer than the wind chill formula suggests. Wind chill is an invented concept that describes how wind increases heat loss on exposed skin. In extreme conditions, this can be a major factor in how soon frostbite sets in. At a wind chill...

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Measure the temperature T. Look up or measure wind speed, V. Enter these values into the formula. Adjust for sunshine. Understand wind chill.


Use a thick brush to paint a branch on a long piece of paper. Dip the bottom of the bottle into pink paint, and then use it to stamp cherry blossom patterns around the branch. Paint a few black or pink dots in the middle of each blossom. The best bottle to use for this project has 5 to 6 nubs or bumps on the bottom. These will make the petals. Cut the bottom half of a 2 liter (0.53 US gal) soda bottle off. Use hot glue to stick on a bottle cap for a large, funny nose, and two googly eyes. Fill the bottle with soil and dampen it with water. Sprinkle the dirt with some fast-growing grass seed. Cut the bottom part off of several 2 liter (0.53 US gal) bottles. Decorate the outside with some paint, colored paper, or stickers. Fill each cup with some nuts, crackers, or candy, and use it for your next party. Cut the bottom 1 ½ inch (3.81 centimeters) off of two water bottles using a craft knife. Discard the top part and keep the bottom. Find a zipper that can wrap all the way around the bottle. Put a line of hot glue around the inside rim of one of the bottles. Press the fabric part of the zipper against the glue. The zipper pull should be on the outside of the bottle, and the teeth should be lined up with the rim. Open the zipper, then place a line of hot glue around the inside rim of the other bottle. Press the other side of the zipper against the glue. Wait until the glue hardens, then close the zipper. You have just made a little zipper coin purse. You can make a pencil case by cutting the top part off of one bottle, and the bottom 1 ½ inch (3.81 centimeters) off of another. You will end up with a short bottle bottom, and a long bottle bottom. Use these instead to make a pencil case. Fill a small terracotta flowerpot with soil. Dampen the soil and make a small hole in the center. Drop a few seeds into the hole and cover it with more soil. Cut a 2 liter (0.53 US gal) bottle in half, and discard the bottom half. Take the cap off, and place the top domed part over the flower pot. The bottle with either sit right on...

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Use the bottom of a 2 liter (0.53 US gal) soda bottle to stamp cherry blossom designs onto a large sheet of paper. Make a Chia pet out of a 2 liter (0.53 US gal) bottle. Turn several 2 liter (0.53 US gal) bottles into snack bowls. Turn two plastic bottles into a zippered coin purse. Make a greenhouse for a plant. Turn a plastic bottle into a birdfeeder. Use the bottle caps to make a mosaic artwork.


Use a tomato paste that contains as few additional ingredients as possible. You can also use a 12-ounce (360 milliliter) can of tomato paste to create more juice, but you will also need to double the amount of water you use. Dispose of any unused juice after a week.

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Open one 6-ounce (180 milliliter) can of tomato paste. Store the juice in the refrigerator until ready to serve.


Use a toothpick or similar implement, such as a paperclip. Tap the debris out after each pass. A pipe cleaner (a Q-Tips also works well) has small bristles attached to a bendable rod, making it easier to get through the nooks and crannies of various pipes. If you cup your hand around the faucet and the bowl (or mouthpiece), it will increase the pressure along with the speed of the water flowing through it.   Isopropyl alcohol, or rubbing alcohol, is a solvent, meaning that is dissolves other compounds. And as far as other solvents are concern, rubbing alcohol is relatively safe and evaporates quickly. Make sure there isn't any remaining alcohol left in the pipe. Wipe off the outside of the pipe and place it somewhere to air-dry, preferably where there is sunlight.

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Remove any debris or resin from the bowl. Run a pipe-cleaner through the length of the tube several times. Run water through the tube in both directions. Again, run a pipe-cleaner through the length of the tube, several times. Run a bit of water through the tube again. Submerge the pipe entirely in isopropyl alcohol for several hours. Run some water through the tube. Allow the entire pipe to dry off.