INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A header is a solid section of wood that is installed over a doorway on a load-bearing wall in order to redistribute the weight and compensate for the studs that were removed to widen the opening to install the doorway. Use a stud finder to see if the space above your door is a solid header. Look for a solid section of wood that would indicate a header was installed and the wall is load-bearing. If the space above a doorway on the wall is hollow, then it's likely not a load-bearing wall. Check the beneath the wall to see if it's stacked on another wall. Go to the first floor, basement, pilings, or crawlspace and look to see if there are piers or girders underneath the wall that would indicate that it is a load-bearing wall. If there is, then it is likely a load-bearing wall. If the wall you plan to knock down is on the second floor, check to see if there's a wall in the exact same place on the floor below it. Piers or girders look like solid metal beams and are used to support structures. If you see them below your wall, then it means the wall also supports the weight of the building. If you see pylons, which look like large posts, beneath your wall, it means your wall is load-bearing. Be careful crawling beneath the structure to inspect the walls. If the wall runs through the center of the building and is beneath the trusses or frame of the structure, then it may be a load-bearing wall. Just because the wall runs parallel to the framing above it doesn't necessarily mean that it's load-bearing, but it is a sign that it could be and it needs to be confirmed before you try to knock it down. If you see ceiling or floor joists at the edges of the wall, then it's definitely a load-bearing wall. If you have the original blueprints of the building, there should be a key that includes markings to indicate which walls are load-bearing. Look for an "S" which means "Structural" near walls, joists, and other features on the blueprint. Look for the wall you plan to knock down and determine whether it's structural or not. Read the blueprints closely to look for indicators that a wall is load-bearing. Use the key to identify structural features. The best way to determine that a wall isn't load-bearing is to hire a structural engineer to come out and inspect it. They'll be able to analyze the structure and confirm whether or not it's safe for you to knock down the wall. Look online for structural engineers or engineering firms you can pay to inspect your wall. Hiring a structural engineer can cost between $300-$500.

SUMMARY: Identify load-bearing walls by solid headers above the doorways. Note that stacked walls are structural and shouldn't be removed. See if the wall runs parallel to the frame for signs that it's load-bearing. Review the blueprints to confirm if the wall is structural. Have the wall inspected by a structural engineer to be sure.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use clean water, as you'll be consuming the pomegranate seeds. Add enough water to the bowl to cover both halves of the pomegranate. After it's been in the water for a few minutes, you'll start to see the white parts, called the pith, floating away from the pomegranate. As it does, the seeds will come out. Take out the skin, then skim off the white pith. Throw these in your compost or trash bin. Then, slowly pour the water and pomegranate seeds over a kitchen strainer. This will collect the seeds, which you can place in a bowl for use.

SUMMARY: Fill a large bowl with fresh, cool water. Place the 2 halves in the water. Strain the pomegranate seeds into a bowl.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Try to make it equal to the size of a small tortilla. Place a roti on the hot pan and lightly dry cook one side of the roti. (Indication: The roti should change color.) As you fold the bottom half over, wet the edges with a bit of water. Then fold in the left and right hand sides, and finally the top side. In the end, it should look like a square envelope. Shallow fry the paratha, turning them once so that both sides are cooked.

SUMMARY: Make small balls of the dough. Flour your rolling pin and roll each ball out into a circle. Heat a shallow pan until a drop of water sizzles. Take it off the pan and in the centre of the cooked side place the stuffing, almost in square form. Fold the roti over the stuffing like an envelope. Heat oil in pan to about 350 F. Serve on a plate with yogurt or mint chutney.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Aloe contains a compound called aloesin, which also helps inhibit tyrosinase activity. The application of aloe vera will provide your skin with a smooth, soft, and brighter skin tone. Open up raw leaves of aloe with a knife to extract the beneficial gel inside. You could also purchase aloe vera gel, if you don't want to manually extract the gel. Apply to your skin up to four times a day for about 15 days. After this time period, reduce the amount you apply to your skin. Kojic acid is a natural derivative of mushrooms and other types of fungus. This became a popular whitening technique that originated in Japan. It is another way of inhibiting the tyrosinase activity, which helps lighten the skin naturally. Wash your face before application. Mix kojic acid with favorite type of lotion. Be sure not to use too much kojic acid in your mixture. Follow the recommended use on the packaging. It is very important that you do not go over the recommended amount because it can become toxic. Apply to your skin up to twice a day. There is a possibility of this solution to cause skin irritation. Test the mixture on a small patch of skin before using a larger application. If you have cuts or open wounds, do not apply this solution. Indian gooseberry is another plant that contains a lot of natural vitamin C. You can either find raw Indian gooseberry, which could be difficult depending on where you are, or you can purchase an extract from a health store. You can either consume it orally, in the form of a pill, or apply as a topical cream. Follow the recommended dosage on the packaging if you buy an extract. This is a popular skin lightening method that's been used for centuries in Asia. Gram flour acts as a natural exfoliate, which helps promote the growth of new skin cells. Mix these ingredients in a bowl: 1 tablespoon of gram flower or chickpea flower, 1/2 teaspoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of milk cream, and 2-5 drops of lemon juice. Stir the ingredients till they congeal into a paste. Apply the mask to your skin and wait 10-15 minutes, or until it dries completely. Wash off the paste with lukewarm water afterwards. For best results repeat this process daily for about a month.

SUMMARY:
Use Aloe Vera. Create of kojic acid cream. Use Indian gooseberry. Create a gram flour mask.