Problem: Article: For this, you want to use your drawing showing the side of your balsa bridge. This will be your guide for piecing your bridge together. Use pieces of masking tape to tack down the drawing of the side of your bridge. Cut a piece of sheer parchment paper larger than the foam board. Tuck its edges around the back of the board and tape them. The parchment paper keeps glue off of your drawing and allows you to use it to create both sides of your bridge. You can use the measurements on your drawings or just use the drawings as a template to mark each measurement with a pencil. Cutting your own strips from sheets will save you money. Use your woodcutter in conjunction with a straight edge. Make sure to account for all the pieces you'll need: truss pieces, lateral bracing, and the roadway. After you've cut all your pieces, organize them into piles based on which part of your bridge they represent. Make two piles for your sides, separate your lateral bracing pieces, and set aside your roadway.
Summary: Spread your drawing out on the foam board. Cut your balsa wood strips. Organize your materials.

Problem: Article: Stir the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl so they are completely mixed. This helps remove stubborn stains or stickiness from your projector screen. All-purpose cleaners like Formula 409 or Green Works are good store-bought substitutes. Dip a clean, white cloth in the water and wring it out completely so it's damp to the touch. A cotton cloth is preferred since it is soft and lint-free. Avoid using rough or abrasive sponges since they may damage delicate screens. Work from the top to the bottom of the screen. Wipe horizontally across the screen in one direction. Use strokes about 5 inches (13cm) in length and slightly overlap the area you just wiped so you have full coverage of the screen. Wiping your screen in a circular motion can scratch and damage it. Take a new cloth and dry the area. Make sure to continue using side to side strokes to remove any water that may be left on the screen. Don't let the solution air dry on your screen or be absorbed since it may leave permanent stains.
Summary: Mix a solution of 95% warm distilled water and 5% dish soap. Wet a microfiber rag with the solution. Rub the screen side to side with light pressure. Wipe off excess water from the screen immediately with a dry cloth.

Problem: Article: The human body feels stress when there is a real or perceived threat. This causes a release of hormones that prepare us for a "fight or flight" response. Unless you are in real danger, many stressful situations can be eased by practicing a mindful change in attitude. Keep things in perspective. Work, school, and family commitments are common stressors in the 21st century. The pressures you feel are real, but are not always life-or-death situations. Try to recognize the positive and see how things can be worked out in the future. Set realistic expectations. Some people feel overly stressed because of the pressure they put on themselves to do things perfectly. Try to set expectations that are fit your situation. Stick to a realistic goal and try not to push yourself over the edge. Don't over think things that are out of your control. If you have a problem, set an action plan to work things out in the best way possible. Do what you can, and try not to worry once matters are out of your hands. Set aside time to relax and do the things that make you happy. Watch a movie, read, or take a warm bath. Make sure it is an activity that brings you joy and comfort. . Meditation can make you more aware of your thoughts and general mental state. Bringing awareness to your stress can often help reduce its presence. There are many types of meditation, so do some research to find what is best for you. To do a simple meditation, find a comfortable place and sit or lie down. Then, you can focus your eyes on an object or candle flame, or close your eyes to begin meditating. Try to clear your mind and focus on an object or repeat a mantra to yourself, such as, "I am calm and serene." If your mind wanders, then try to notice the thought and then let it pass, like watching a cloud float away. Start by just meditating for 5 to 10 minutes and then work up to meditating for longer periods as you get better at it. . If your home is a relaxing place, then you may find it easier to relax. Try keep your home, or at least one room in your home, clean and clutter-free. Try decorating a room with calming things, such as by painting it a soothing color, like light blue or lavender. Use as much natural lighting in your home as possible. You can also try using aromatherapy in your home, such as by burning a calming scented candle, such as a lavender scented candle.
Summary: Adopt a positive attitude. Give yourself some relaxation time. Meditate Create a stress-free home environment

Problem: Article: Turn your jeans inside out and put them on. Pinch the waistband on each side until you get the right fit in the waist. Try to pinch an equal amount on both sides so that your jeans will sit evenly after the alteration. You can secure the pinched fabric with a large safety pin to help you as you proceed to the next step. Carefully put the pins in the waistband on each side where you have pinched the fabric, as close to your waist as possible to keep the jeans snug. Be careful not to pin your finger. Keeping pinning down the sides of the jeans where you can pinch out loose fabric. Pin as far down as you would like, depending on how you would like the jeans to fit. You can pinch and pin just along the waist, down to the mid-thigh, or even all the way down to your knee if you want a extra skinny fit. Carefully take your jeans off. Sew each side of the jeans along the pinned line. Use a sturdy denim needle, a longer stitch length than normal, and higher tension. Go over the stitches again with a backstitch (reversing back over your stitches) at the beginning and end to secure the stitching in place. Try a stitch length of 2 and a thread tension of 4 to start. If that doesn't work, you can easily take out the stitching with a seam ripper and try again with different settings. Don't be afraid to experiment until you are happy with how your seam looks. Try your jeans on again and check the fit. You can always take your stitching out and try again if there is something off. If you are happy with the fit, but feel like excess fabric inside the jeans is too bulky, you can cut it out. Leave about a 14 inch (0.64cm) border outside the stitching to prevent the fabric from unravelling. Otherwise, you can leave the fabric in. You can also fold the excess fabric to one side and sew the end down so it lies flat inside when you wear them.
Summary:
Put your jeans on inside out and pinch the waist at the sides until it fits. Secure the excess fabric on both sides with straight pins. Sew next to your pins with a single straight stitch. Turn your jeans right side out and try them on.