Goal:
To shape a knife handle
Answer:
File the wood down with various tools until satisfied.

Goal:
bucket
Answer:
can be worn as a hat on a head

Goal:
soften butter
Answer:
pour a few cups of very hot (just below boiling) water into a double boiler or a saucepan with a metal bowl nested inside. Put the butter over the water bath and allow to soften. Keep an eye on it so the butter doesn't start to melt.

Goal:
To remove scuff marks from hardwood floors or tiles.
Answer:
To remove scuff marks on hardwood or tile floors rub a kneaded rubber eraser on the marks.