Piano tuning tools can be hard to find, and may not be available at retail locations where you would normally find instrument supplies. You may be able to find quality tools at a brick-and-mortar piano specialty shop. Online retailers such as Amazon carry piano tuning tools, but you may have to do a little extra research if you want to make sure you're getting a quality product. Search for the name of the manufacturer, and read reviews carefully. The piano tuning lever may also be called a hammer, wrench, or key. This is perhaps the most important tool in your piano tuning tool kit, so be prepared to spend a little more money to get one of quality. Look for a model labeled "apprentice," "student," or "craftsman." These are professional-grade tools designed for beginners. You can usually find one for around $50. Generally, price is an indicator of quality. Buying a tuning lever is not the time to shop for bargains. Get the best lever you can within your budget. Tuning levers have different sized tips. A larger tip will grab the pin further down and feel looser, while a smaller tip will grab the pin higher and tighter. If you're not sure what size to get, choose a #2. It's industry-standard and will work on most pianos. The smaller tip size, #1, is used on some European piano models. Some professional tuners prefer #1 because it gives them more control, but it's far easier to start with a #2. When replacing a damaged pin, tip #3 may be used because it grips more of the pin. An electronic tuner provides a reference tone for you so that you don't tune the note too sharp or too flat. You need a piano tuner, not a guitar tuner, because guitar tuners won't recognize all the notes you need. A quality handheld electronic chromatic tuner will set you back anywhere between $500 and $1,000. There are a number of companies that offer piano tuning software that may give you more control than a chromatic tuner. These programs typically retail for around $300, but you may be able to take advantage of a free trial before you purchase. With any software, you may need an external mic to get the best results. Don't rely on the built-in mic in your laptop. To start, get at least 6 or 7 different sizes and types of mutes. Some that work well with lower strings may not fit at all on the higher, shorter strings of the treble side of the piano. Mutes themselves are relatively inexpensive, typically only a few dollars a piece. Get some standard rubber mutes, as well as plastic tweezers and felt strips.

Summary: Shop at online specialty shops. Get a piano tuning lever. Choose the right tip size. Invest in a quality chromatic tuner. Try tuning software if your budget is more limited. Buy a variety of mutes.

Lyft is available for free from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Lyft is not available on Windows phones. You can also sign up by visiting lyft.com in a web browser. The process is virtually identical. Lyft is not currently available in all cities. For a full list of cities that Lyft is available in, see lyft.com/cities. Click a city to see a more detailed map of the coverage area, and whether or not drivers serve the airports. You'll be taken to the account creation screen. If you use Facebook, you can tap the "Facebook Connect" button to log in with your Facebook account. If you have the Facebook app installed, you'll be logged in automatically. If you don't, you'll be taken to the Facebook website to log in. If you don't have or don't want to use a Facebook account, you can enter your first and last name, as well as your email address, and tap "Next." If you're using the app to sign up, your phone's number will be displayed. You can change this to a different number if you'd like. The phone number must be a mobile phone and be able to receive SMS messages. If you're signing up through the website, you'll need to enter your phone number. Make sure you enter an actual phone number, as you'll need to verify it to create the account. You'll need to check the box indicating that you agree to Lyft's Terms of Service. You will be prompted to enter the four-digit code that is sent to your number via SMS. If you are using the number for the phone Lyft is installed on, the code will be entered automatically as soon as you receive the text. This will verify your number and activate your account.

Summary: Download and install the Lyft app on your smartphone. Tap the "Sign Up" button. Login with Facebook or create an account with your email address. Enter your phone number. Enter the code that is texted to your phone.

If you are actively in pain from Achilles tendonitis, then you should allow the area to rest. Don't do energetic activities that put pressure on the area and keep pressure off the tendon altogether whenever possible. If you do need to put pressure on your Achilles tendon, be sure to do gentle stretches first. When treating Achilles tendonitis, you need to reduce the impact on the connection between the Achilles and the heel. Having supportive cushioning will go a long way toward reducing this pressure. If you are not sure what shoes to wear, consult with a podiatrist or foot specialist in order to get recommendations. In most cases, it's good to avoid high heeled shoes because they do not give enough support and cushioning. They also allow the Achilles tendon to remain unstretched when you wear them. In addition stretching the calves, making them stronger can help your Achilles deal with pressure that you put on it every day. While these should be done cautiously and slowly if you have an Achilles injury, some exercises that can help strengthen your calves include: Calf raises. Jumping rope. Running. Walking. Swimming.

Summary: Minimize the use of your Achilles tendon. Wear shoes with cushioning and arch support. Strengthen your calf muscles.

Cut a piece of dental floss about 1216in (3041cm) long. Secure the piece of dental floss to the stem of an individual flower. Additionally, you can wrap a rubber band around a small bouquet of 3-6 flowers, and then tie the dental floss to the ends of the bouquet. If you don't have dental floss, you can use twine instead. Make 2-3 knots so the floss stays in place. Once your floss is tied around your flower or bouquet, tie the other end around the bottom, vertical bar of the hanger. Tie 2-3 basic knots so the dental floss stays put. Hang each of your flowers along the bottom of the same hanger until you run out of space. For instance, secure 3 bouquets of 4 flowers to the bottom of 1 hanger. Put the hanger on a hook hanging from your door so they can dry completely. You can store your flowers in any clean, dry, well-ventilated space that gets particularly dark. If your flowers are exposed to sunlight, they will not dry entirely. After several weeks, your flowers will dry up completely, which is necessary when preserving with hairspray. They will lose pigment and shrink up a little once they're dry. The petals will be crispy and break off easily, so handle them carefully!
Summary: Tie a piece of dental floss to the ends of each flower or bouquet. Hang up your flowers by tying the dental floss to a hanger. Hang your flowers on a door hook in your basement for 2-3 weeks. Remove the dried flowers when they feel hard and crispy.