Problem: Article: This job sends a lot of dust and concrete debris into the air. Prevent injuries by wearing goggles and a dust mask. Protect your hands with a thick pair of work gloves. For added comfort, wear knee pads. These will prevent pain and bruising when you kneel down on the concrete. If you don't have knee pads, you can also lay a padded mat in your work area. The bonding material won't stick as well to rounded edges. Take a chisel and hammer and tap any rounded edges to straighten them out. If you make a mistake and chisel off too much, don't worry. You can patch those holes the same way you're patching the main crack. Don't chisel just for the sake of it. If the edges are already squared and straight, then skip this step. Large pieces of concrete and debris will prevent the bonding agent from making a good seal. Remove all large pieces with a broom and scoop them into a pail. Don't worry if there is dust or smaller debris left behind. This step is only to remove large pieces that a vacuum can't pick up. Remove any dust and small debris from the crack to help the mortar bond better. Use a shop vac to clean the crack and surrounding area. Pass over the area several times and ensure you've picked up all the debris. If you don't have a shop vac, don't use a normal vacuum cleaner. Concrete shards could damage it. Instead, use a fine brush to sweep up dust and smaller debris as well as you can. Dip the brush in water and scrub every part of the crack or hole. This gives the bonding material a greater surface area to adhere to. Make sure you get all the edges, sides, and the bottom of the damaged area. Generally, you don't have to wait for the water to evaporate before applying the bonding agent. However, read the instructions on the product you use. If it tells you to apply the agent to dry concrete, then wait for the water to dry.
Summary: Put on goggles, gloves, and a dust mask to protect yourself. Chisel the sides of the crack or hole to make them square. Sweep any large concrete chunks out of the hole. Vacuum the area with a shop vac. Scrub the damaged area with a wire brush and water.

Problem: Article: Remove your shots from the fridge. Evenly distribute the bacon between the shots, sprinkling a small amount of bacon on top of each shot. Place a gummy egg on top of the bacon. You can buy gummy eggs at most candy stores or online. Place a plastic lid on your shots and then place the shots in the refrigerator. Leave them refrigerated until you're ready to serve them. Try to serve the shots within a few hours or the next day. While gelatin and alcohol last a long time, bacon only lasts for a week in the fridge. Make sure to use the shots within a week.
Summary: Add the bacon to your shots. Top each shot with a gummy egg. Store the shots until you're ready to serve.

Problem: Article: If you are riding sidesaddle, with both legs on one side of the horse, ask someone to help lift you down. Jumping down on your own often causes your clothing to snag on the tack, and makes it difficult to keep hold of the reins. If riding bareback, one option is to bring your right foot over the horse's neck. Be careful not to hit your horse's neck as you do so, or it could easily spook. Once both feet are on the left side, hop down to the ground. Do not attempt this from a saddle, as it is too easy to snare yourself in the tack. Another bareback dismounting method is very similar to the dismount for western or english saddles. Swing your right leg clear over the horse's rump, then slide down the belly onto the ground. Since you have no saddle to hold onto, you will need to perform this motion quickly and fluidly to avoid unbalancing yourself.
Summary: Request assistance from sidesaddle. Hop down from bareback. Slide down from bareback instead.

Problem: Article: To start making a rectangular shaped mold, first gather your materials. You should be able to find the materials for this mold at most craft stores. For this mold, you'll need the following: Two pieces of 12 inch (1.3cm) thick craft wood, cut into 12" by 4" length Two pieces of 12 inch (1.3cm) thick craft wood, cut into 3 1/2 x 4 length One piece of 12 inch (1.3cm) thick craft wood, cut into 3 1/2 x 11 length Wood clamps Wood glue You may not find craft wood cut into the exact dimensions you need. You should be able to ask someone at the store to trim the wood down for you. If this option is not available, you can cut most craft wood on your own with a small handsaw. Measure the wood using a ruler or measuring tape. Draw a line marking the dimensions with a pen or pencil. Use your handsaw to gently saw along that line. If the sides are rough, use sandpaper to smooth them down. Sand paper is rated by grit number. The higher the grit number, the stronger the sandpaper. As craft glue is fairly soft, you do not need a high grit sandpaper for your soap mold. Stick to grit levels below 100, as anything above a 100-level grit is best used on large furniture. Once your wood is cut into the proper dimensions, you can begin assembling your mold. To start, assemble the sides of the wood to form a rectangle. The 12" by 4" boards make up the longer sides of the rectangle. The 3 1/2" by 4" sides make up the shorter sides. The shorter sides will fit inside the longer sides. Take the 12" by 4" boards. Place a line of wood glue along each 4" side. Then, place the 3 1/2" by 4" sides between the 12" by 4" boards, creating a rectangle-shape with your boards. Use the wood clamps to secure while the wood is drying. Once the glue is dry to the touch, and the rectangle feels secure without the wood clamps, you can add the bottom board. The 3 1/2 x 11 board fits inside the rectangle. Run some wood glue along each side of the bottom board and then place it inside the rectangle. Use wood clamps to secure the board in place. If your board feels flimsy, use a cordless screwdriver to place four screws into the board where the sides connect. This will further secure the board, as wood glue may loose strength over time. Once you've assembled your board, set is aside and let it dry. To be 100% sure everything is dry, it's best to set your board aside overnight before use. Once you're done creating your board, you can use it to make soap. Make sure to line your board first, as liquid soap will stick to wood. You can use parchment paper or trash bags to line your board. It can take soap anywhere from a few hours to a few days to set. It depends on the soap recipe you're using. Once the soap is set, simply remove it from the board. Set it aside for 3 to 4 weeks to allow it to dry completely. In the event your box leaks, examine the area where the leak is occurring. You can seal this area up with masking tape, duct table, or extra wood glue. Also, you can deal with leaks by lining the box with parchment paper before use.
Summary:
Gather your materials. Trim the wood down, if necessary. Create a rectangle out of the sides. Glue the bottom piece in place. Let dry. Use your mold to make soap. Address leaks.