Goal and options: How do you soften wine corks?
output answer: Place corks in a steamer pan or metal colander and let them steam for about 15 minutes. Remove the cork with care- it will be hot- and place on a cutting board. Use a serrated knife or, preferably, a hacksaw to cut the cork in half, slices, or designs.

Goal and options: How do I clean a high fan?
output answer: Spray your cleaning solution into a clean pillowcase until the cloth is damp, if you are able to get close to the fan blades with a ladder. Place the pillowcase over the fan blade and drag it back off, trapping the dust inside. Turn it to a clean spot and repeat for rest of the blades.

Goal and options: How to remove water rings from furniture.
output answer:
Just hold a blow dryer on high close to the ring and you should see it disappearing after just a few minutes. Once it's gone, you can add a bit of mineral or olive oil to recondition the wood.