Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Put laces in the washing machine. Soak the laces. Buy new laces.

Answer: To clean your shoelaces in the washing machine, choose a gentle, cold water setting. Remove the laces from your shoes and place them in a mesh laundry bag to keep them from tangling around the agitator. If you do not have a mesh bag, place your laces inside a pillowcase and tie it shut before placing it in the washing machine. In a small bowl, mix warm water with approximately one tablespoon of detergent. Place the laces in the bowl, stir them around for approximately ten seconds, then let them soak for twenty minutes. Remove the laces, rinse them under warm water, and place them on a towel to air dry. If your laces are too soiled and dirty to clean effectively, buy new ones at a shoe store, sports store, or online. Shoe laces naturally suffer a great deal of wear and tear and should be replaced if they become frayed or discolored. New laces are an excellent way to make your Air Jordans look clean and new.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose an easily customized journal. Decide on a theme to pull your diary together. Coat the outside of the diary in a new covering to totally change the look of your book. Prepare the front cover with your name, the title of the diary, or a warning to potential snoops. Decorate the back cover to go along with the front. Add some glitter for an eye-catching spark.

Answer: No matter what type of journal you start off with, there are several ways to decorate it and make it your own. That said, a beautiful leather notebook is a lot harder to decorate than a simple paper journal. There is no wrong journal to buy, of course. But you should think about buying a diary you won't mind decorating later on. Look online for customizable diary kits, which come with everything you need to make the diary yours. Don't limit yourself to books sold as "diaries." Visit your local bookstore or art supply store to find a variety of sketchbooks, journals, and notebooks that can be easily adapted to your whims. You don't have to have a theme, but if you're struggling to think of decorations, brainstorm ideas of your favorite things, colors, patterns, and shapes. Another option is to check out sites that could give you ideas such as Pinterest. This site is great for deciding on a theme or aesthetic for your diary. Think about whether you want your diary to look professional and sophisticated or playful and silly. For example, if you really like cats, you can make that a theme of your diary and use cats as inspiration to drive your decoration. Pick a favorite quote or song lyric and use it as inspiration. Cut out pictures from magazines or old photos to make the diary yours. Make a personal collage. You could make your diary a collection of your favorite animals, music, movie stars, foods, etc. If you would like to change the front cover of your journal, you can glue a piece of fabric, wrapping paper, or any colored paper onto the front cover. You can also cut out shapes, like hearts or stars and glue them on. Pasting a paper cover over the front of the book makes it easier to decorate, and you can always remove the coating to start from scratch. If you are using glue, try using a glue stick rather than a bottle of wet glue. This way, you will be less likely to get it onto the pages of your diary accidentally. If you are starting with a leather journal, you will need to use hot glue or strong tape to stick fabric or other things onto the cover. Since the front cover of your diary is something you will see every time you open it, this is a great place to start decorating. If you want your diary to be more sophisticated, try leaving the cover original or covering it with a solid dark color like forest green, black, or brown. If you want your diary to be flashy and fun, use a few different pieces of colored paper and fit them over your cover like a puzzle. You can use the same fabric or colored paper you used for the front to cover the back if you want a cohesive, beautiful book. Or, you can go radically different on the backside, showing off another facet or your personality to make the book unique. Keep in mind that the back of your diary will be touching the surface of whatever you are writing on, so it might not stay as clean as the front cover. Draw a pattern on the inside, front, or back cover with glue and sprinkle glitter onto the pattern. You can draw glitter hearts, stars, or even write words and cover them with glitter. If you don't have glitter, you can even use a smudge of eyeshadow to create a shimmering effect. Draw rainbows, music notes, clouds, puppies, or anything else you like!

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Lay slices of bread on a baking sheet. Move a rack to the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350F (177C). Put the sheet in the oven and heat the bread for 5 minutes. Take the toast out of the oven and butter it.

Answer: Get out a rimmed baking sheet and arrange as many pieces of bread as you like in a single layer on the sheet. It's fine if the slices touch each other, but don't overlap them or they won't toast properly. Position a rack so it's in the center before you turn the oven on. The hot air will circulate around the bread better if the sheet is in the middle. This helps the bread toast evenly. Keep the oven door closed so the hot air circulates around the slices and cook them until they begin to dry out a little on the top. If you're toasting frozen slices of bread, add an extra 1 minute to the heating time. Turn off the oven and take the sheet out. Spread softened butter over each slice and serve them immediately. If you prefer, spread jam, honey, cheese, or avocado over the toast instead. Toast has the best texture right after you make it, but you can store it in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take simethicone for general bloating. Get a prescription if you have IBS. Treat your PMS symptoms with spironolactone. Take a probiotic supplement. Drink carmint tea. Avoid activated charcoal.

Answer:
Pills and chewable tablets of simethicone can be found at your local drug store. It can help reduce bloating as well as the pain associated with gas. Consult a doctor before taking if you are pregnant. Some over-the-counter brands include: Gas-X Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief Maalox Anti-Gas Alka-Seltzer Anti Gas Mylanta Gas If you have irritable bowel syndrome, you should ask your doctor for a prescription that will target the specific causes of your bloating. Your doctor may recommend a pill that contains either Lubiprostone (such as Amitiza) or Linaclotide. Dietary recommendation for people with IBS include avoiding food that causes gas, including cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower, and eliminating gluten. Other medications include fiber, antidiarrheal medication, antispasmodics, antidepressants, and antibiotics. If you have severe bloating caused by Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), you can ask your doctor if a medication containing spironolactone (such as Aldactone) will help. Your doctor may also recommend birth control. Other recommendations include skipping salt and eating a healthy diet. Further, avoiding caffeine and alcohol can help prevent PMS symptoms. If you want a more natural way to treat your bloating, you can try probiotics. Probiotics help balance out your natural gut bacteria. Look for tablets containing Bifidobacterium Infantis (sometimes listed as B. Infantis), as this is the best probiotic for bloating and gastrointestinal issues. You can also eat some plain yogurt. Yogurt is a natural source of probiotics. Other food containing natural probiotics include the following: pickles, kefir, tempeh, kimchi, sauerkraut, buttermilk, and miso. Lactobacillus and bifidobacterium are the best for easing bloating symptoms. Carmint tea may be able to relieve the bloating and pain associated with bowel disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome. Boil water, and remove it from heat for a minute before steeping the carmint. Carmint is also known as a catmint or catnip. While activated charcoal (also known as charcoal caps) is a popular home remedy, there is not enough evidence to show that it can help with bloating, gas, or flatulence. Furthermore, if you have obstructed intestines, you could make it worse.