INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you are putting molding in a 4-wall room and started with a piece with two 90 angles, you will have to make one piece that has two 45 angles. The 45 angles will need to be opposite angles. Be sure to leave an extra inch or two at first to make sure everything fits. A slightly too long piece will actually make the entire construction a little bit more snug and prevent cracks from forming as the house settles. For a 4-wall room you should end up with one piece that has two 90 ends, two pieces that each have a 90 end and a 45 end, and one piece that has two opposite 45 ends. Run adhesive along the flat faces that touch the wall and ceiling. Also put adhesive on the parts of the molding that connect with another piece. An extra pair of hands will be a great help when installing the molding, especially for the longer pieces. Push the end of the first piece firmly into the first corner. Use finishing nails to secure the molding while the adhesive sets. Use a nail punch to make sure the nails go under the surface of the wood. This will allow them to be painted over. Attach the rest of the molding pieces, using caulk to fill in gaps as you go.

SUMMARY: Repeat the steps above for the remaining pieces of molding. Attach the molding.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your cabinets have accumulated a layer of grease and grime, you may need to perform a deeper cleaning. Mix together 1 cup (240 ml) of white vinegar with 2 cups (480 ml) of warm water. Soak a clean washcloth in this solution for 3-5 minutes and wring it out. Use this washcloth to wipe the grease from your cabinets. If there are any greasy or sticky spots remaining after you have wiped the cabinets down, pour a dab of straight white vinegar onto a washcloth and wipe down these locations again. You can also place white vinegar in a spray bottle and mist sticky spots. Fill a bowl or bucket with clean warm water. Dip a clean washcloth into the water and wipe down your cabinets to rinse away any remaining vinegar. Dry your cabinets with a soft towel.

SUMMARY: Mix vinegar and water. Go back over sticky spots with straight vinegar. Rinse with warm water and dry with a soft cloth.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's important to use a cover that will keep bugs out but allow air to flow in and escape the crock. You can use a crock lid designed for this purpose or stretch a cloth or t-shirt over the opening and secure it in place with a large rubber band. Place the covered crock in a warm area with a temperature around 70 degrees overnight. Putting the crock in a cool place won't facilitate the growth of the yeast. Storing it in a place that's too warm will kill the yeast. Find a good in-between place in your kitchen. The day after you make the mixture, uncover it and stir it thoroughly, and recover. Do this every 4 hours or so the first day, then keep stirring a few times per day for the next 3 days. The mixture should start bubbling as the yeast moves into action. This is the fermentation process that will lead to delicious wine. When the bubbling slows down, about 3 days after it begins, it's time to strain out the solids and siphon the liquid into your carboy for longer-term storage. Once you've siphoned it into the carboy, affix the airlock to the opening to allow for the release of gas while preventing oxygen from coming in and spoiling your wine. If you don't have an airlock, you can use a small balloon placed over the opening with about 5 pin sized holes in it. Secure it with tape. This will let the gas escape but not let in oxygen. It's better if you can let it age for up to nine, during which time the wine will age and mellow, resulting in a much improved taste. If you used extra honey in your wine, it's better to age it on the longer side, or else it will taste too sweet when you drink it. To prevent the wine from catching a bacteria that could cause it to turn to vinegar, add a Campden tablet to the mixture as soon as you remove the airlock. Siphon the wine into your clean bottles, filling them almost to the top, and cork them immediately. Allow the wine to further age in the bottles or enjoy it immediately. Use dark bottles to preserve the color of red wines.

SUMMARY: Cover the crock and store overnight. Stir the must few times per day. Strain and siphon the liquid. Let the wine age for at least one month. Bottle the wine.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You should not take any blood thinning medications for at least a few days following your vasectomy. Be sure to ask your doctor for specific advice on this if you are taking blood-thinning medications. This is because taking blood-thinning medications may increase your risk of post-operative bleeding. Know that the duration of time to be off your blood-thinning medications varies from person to person (depending on the reason you are taking them in the first place). Ask your doctor when you can resume your normal medications. One of the most important components of recovering from your vasectomy is rest. You may need to take a few days off of work or cut back on your usual activities to facilitate healing. Unless your work is strenuous or requires heavy lifting, you should be able to go back quite quickly, such as within two to three days. If your job requires heavy lifting, talk to your doctor about when it will be safe for you to return. Try not to do too much for the first two to three days following the procedure, and don't be afraid to ask others to help you out so that you can relax and recover. Keep your activity level to a minimum after your vasectomy. It is advisable to limit physical activities for about five days post-surgery, and to refrain from heavy lifting for at least a week. Heavy lifting strains the area and therefore interferes with healing. After five days, you may resume exercise, starting out easy and getting back to your normal routine after a couple of weeks. Ejaculation can be painful and sometimes lead to bleeding in the initial stages after your vasectomy. Therefore, you will not be able to engage in any sexual activity about seven days after your vasectomy. When you do choose to resume sexual activity (after a week has passed and you feel comfortable enough to do so), remember that you will need to use birth control until you have had follow-up tests with your doctor confirming that your sperm count is zero. It usually takes 20 ejaculations after the surgery for residual sperm to be fully cleared. Overall a vasectomy results in no changes to a man's sexual function. Many men are concerned it could affect desire, erections, and/or the sensation of orgasm; however, studies have been done to confirm that none of these are negatively affected by the procedure. Studies have shown that women's sexual satisfaction has increased after their partner has had a vasectomy. This may be due to greater confidence that there will not be an unwanted pregnancy. Note that there is also a very small risk (0.1% per year) of becoming pregnant even after you have had a vasectomy. This is because, even though the two ends of the vas deferens have been "disconnected" from one another, there is still a tiny chance that sperm could pass through and result in pregnancy. The chance is so low, however, that a vasectomy (or a "tubal ligation," which is the comparable procedure in women) is still considered the most effective form of birth control for those couples who have decided they do not want to have any more children. Depending on the technique that your doctor used, you may have stitches in your scrotum. To prevent an infection from developing, it is best to keep the stitches dry by not bathing or swimming for the first couple of days. Ask your doctor when it is okay to start bathing and/or swimming again.

SUMMARY:
Avoid taking blood-thinning medications for a few days. Get plenty of rest. Refrain from all types of sexual activity for seven days. Do not swim or bathe for 24 to 48 hours after your vasectomy.