How to boil corn on the cob
Select fresh corn whenever you can.
When corn is not in season, you can buy it frozen at the grocery store, but for best results, boil corn when it is fresh.
Look for bright green husks.

OPTIONS:
- The most common signs of corn on the cob are cracking, crumbling, and yellowing. If the husks are brightly colored, they're probably not fresh.
- Husks are the papery outer covering. They should fit the ear of corn and not be falling off or pulling away.
- When thawed, corn should have a bright green appearance. Check for stubborn micro microorganisms on the stem.
- Corn on the cob should have a bright green color, while corn on the cob should be white or be not entirely yellow. Look for any husks on the corn that seem green to the touch.

Husks are the papery outer covering. They should fit the ear of corn and not be falling off or pulling away.

How to get started in diving
Start at the edge of the pool.
There's no need to start from a diving board, or even a raised stand. Just stand at the edge of the pool's deep end.

OPTIONS:
- Balance on one foot and two feet and float with arms outstretched, letting the water drag you and your hands lead them. Breathe from your diaphragm.
- The back wall will likely be the tallest part of the pool. You'll stretch up the wall, and then stand under it to land.
- Always dive from the end of the pool, not the sides. It's tempting to start while standing in water, but resist this urge.
- Once you get into position, you need to jump into the pool. Don't see a ladder, just jump in! Get into the water.

Always dive from the end of the pool, not the sides. It's tempting to start while standing in water, but resist this urge.

How to make donut hole cake pops
Refrigerate the donut holes.
You can use any flavor of donut holes that you'd like, though plain cake is a safe option. Place the 48 donut holes in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 hours.

OPTIONS:
- You can create up to 3 cookies for each donut hole, and 8 for each guest. Preheat the oven to 320 f (177 c).
- You can also place them in the freezer for 15 minutes if you'd like to speed up the process. You can buy donut holes at many supermarkets, or at places like dunkin' donuts.
- Use a spatula to scrape any loose snow onto the donut holes before covering the tops with batter. Preheat the oven to 350 f (177 c).
- After that, use a spatula to scrape out all of the excess liquid from the donut holes. If you'd like more of the baking soda, whisk the donut holes in your fridge.

You can also place them in the freezer for 15 minutes if you'd like to speed up the process. You can buy donut holes at many supermarkets, or at places like dunkin' donuts.

How to prune an avocado tree in a pot
Disinfect your tools.
Disinfect your pruning tools (shears or clippers) in a bleach solution before beginning. A one part bleach, nine parts water solution works well.

OPTIONS:
- Your saplings are ready to prune when your plants have fully flowered, and your tree starts to produce new vibrant leaves and strong buds. Cut your avocado tree in half.
- If you're using pruning shears or clippers, remove any dead or diseased fruit. You can purchase some roamers, which look like normal pruning shears, which are sprayed with insecticides every time you prune an avocado tree.
- Let your tools soak in the solution for 30 minutes. Since you'll be cutting into the flesh of your tree, you want to make sure your tools are free of bacteria, pests, and toxins.
- Wear gloves and a latex mask to prevent using the tools while pruning avocado. Use the same water solution to disinfect one hand prune two hands.
Let your tools soak in the solution for 30 minutes. Since you'll be cutting into the flesh of your tree, you want to make sure your tools are free of bacteria, pests, and toxins.