INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use the socket on your skateboard tool to remove the nut on the end of the axle. If you don't have a skateboard tool, or it doesn't have a socket, use a crescent or socket wrench. Wheel nuts are usually " (13 mm), so use that size. Take the nuts off of all four wheels at once if you are changing all of the bearings. Set the nuts somewhere that you won't lose them. If you know for sure which wheel is the problem, only remove the nut and bearings from that wheel. You will use the axle itself to pry the bearings out of the wheel, so don't slide the wheel all the way off of the axle. Move the wheel toward the end of the axle so that only the bearing is still on the axle. If your skateboard tool has a bearing puller on it, feel free to use that to remove the bearings rather than the axle. If you want to use the bearing puller, take the wheel completely off of the axle. Be sure not to lose any washers that are between the wheel and the axle. When the axle rod tip is just inside the bearing, use leverage to pry the wheel away from the skateboard truck. Place the heel of your hand on the bottom edge of the outside of the wheel. Place your fingers on top of the wheel and use leverage to pry the bearing out of the wheel. Think of the motion you'd use to open the tab on a pop can or pry a bottle cap from a glass bottle. If you are putting new bearings in the wheels, then it doesn't matter if you break the current ones. If you are going to clean the bearings and put them back in, be gentle when you are prying them out of the wheels. If you are using a bearing puller, insert the tip into the bearing so it hooks the bearing's edge and simply pull the bearing out of the wheel. Flip the wheel over and insert the tip of the axle rod into the second bearing. Repeat the prying process to remove the second bearing from the wheel. Set the bearings aside to be cleaned, or throw them away if you are putting new bearings in the wheels.

SUMMARY: Unscrew the nut that holds the wheel on the axle. Slide the wheel to the end of the axle. Pry the bearing from the wheel. Remove the second bearing from the same wheel.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It is good to remain alert for rats. In many cases, you may not notice the signs of an infestation until it is too late. Common signs include: Burrows in garbage, compost piles, or near plants. Shredded nests of paper, cloth, or other materials. Small, dark droppings in garages, sheds, attics, or kitchens. Chewing damage on trees, food containers, pipes, or electronics. 1 rat, which likely means there are more. These will quickly and humanely kill rats. Check the traps daily to dispose of any dead rats before they begin to smell. You can bait the traps with small pieces of food, such as dried fruit, peanut butter, or pet food. Do not use glue traps. Glue traps cause a slow death for rats. Place the traps near walls, under furniture, or on high shelves and ledges. Put on rubber gloves before starting. Mix 6 ounces (170g) of bleach with 1 gallon (3.8l; 0.83impgal) water and pour it into a spray bottle. Spray the nests thoroughly before sweeping them up. Make sure to remove any droppings as well. Rat nests look like clumps of shredded paper, wood shavings, cloth, and other soft materials. They are often found in dark, enclosed areas, such as in drawers, under furniture, or beneath floorboards. The bleach will sanitize the nest so that any airborne disease particles are eliminated. Poison can kill animals other than just rats. Furthermore, animals who eat poisoned rats can still die, so it is better to use a humane trap that will kill the rat. Poison should always be used as a last resort. If you must use poison, use one that has an antidote, such as warfarin or chlorophacinone. Use a secure trap that the rat cannot escape from. In many cases, it may be best to let an expert handle the situation. They can identify what type of rat you have and the best way to get rid of them. They can also help you find the source of the rats, whether it is overgrown vegetation, gaps in your building, or food waste.

SUMMARY: Identify signs of an infestation. Place snap traps around your home. Remove rat nests when you find them. Avoid using poison unless absolutely necessary. Call pest control before the problem gets out of hand.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: On a cutting board, use a chef's knife to cut the acorn squash in half, from stem to end. Place each half in a baking pan, skin-side down. Butter the pan or use a non-stick spray to prevent the bottom of the squash from sticking to the pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar and maple syrup evenly onto each half. in the oven for about one hour. The squash should be very soft, and the tops browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.

SUMMARY:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Scoop out the seeds and stringy portion from the center of each half. Spread 1/2 tablespoon (29.6ml) of butter onto each half of the squash. Bake