Problem: Article: You can use a clean bucket, but a kitchen or bathroom sink is also fine. Fill it with water. It's best to use cool water. If the cap is really dirty, you can use slightly warm water. Definitely avoid hot water, however, since this can damage the hat.
Summary: Get a container of water ready.

Problem: Article: These branches should be easy to spotthe leaves will be shriveled up and brown, and the stems will snap easily. Use sharp, clean pruning shears to snip off the dead sections, making the cut at the base of the branch. Make sure you look at the interior of the shrub for dead or damaged sections, not just the outer parts of the shrub. If your branches are diseased, you might see brown spots on the leaves or leaves that are almost entirely brown. Look for black cankers on stems as well. If you see boxwood blight, try using fungicides to help control the disease, change the soil around the shrub, or try putting down mulch to stop the spread of the disease. Fungicides are usually applied directly to the plant, either remaining on the surface or being absorbed into the plant. Make sure you read the instructions on the fungicide carefully to ensure you're applying the right amount to the plant and following proper safety protocol. If your boxwood blight is serious, do a quick search online to find the best strategy for fixing your shrubs. Use your hands to separate the uppermost branches, allowing you to see inside of the shrub. If there are any leaves that have fallen off of branches or branches that have snapped off and are stuck in other branches, remove all of the debris from the plant with your hands. Removing leaves and branches that have fallen off will allow more light and air to reach the middle of the shrub.
Summary: Remove dead or damaged branches from the shrub first. Watch out for signs of boxwood blight. Remove any plant debris that accumulates in the center of the shrub.

Problem: Article: When you are playing catch it's important that your glove be held in front of your chest. Don't hold your glove with the pocket facing you or with the fingers pointing toward the ground. If you try to catch a ball like that, it could bounce up and hit you in the face. Don't hold your glove vertically, because if you don't have a good grip on the ball it might pop out of your glove right after you've caught it. Hold the glove wide open so that there is room for the ball to land. If your glove is even partially closed, the ball may hit the outside of the glove and fall to the ground instead of landing inside. If you are playing catch, the best position to be in is the "ready position," with your knees slightly bent and your torso leaning slightly forward on the balls of your feet. This allows you to shuffle in any direction to catch a ball not headed straight for you. Keeping your feet too close together could cause you to trip or make it harder to get a good jump on a ball hit far away from you. Keep your eyes open. Softballs, contrary to what the name suggests, can be painful if they hit you. Keep your glove in the ready position to catch a stray ball coming your way. The best way to practice catching is simply to play catch. Practice throwing and catching in the ready position. Concentrate on holding your glove the right way. To start, have balls thrown toward your chest. This is the most basic catching practice and will help you to warm up. Squeeze the ball in your glove every time you make a catch to keep it from bouncing out of the glove. Use your throwing hand to trap the ball inside as soon as it enters the glove. Have your partner throw balls slowly to start before making stronger throws. This will help you get used to the contact and grip necessary to catch the ball. A grounder is a ball hit or thrown that rolls or bounces along the ground. You catch them with a different method than balls in the air. Get in the ready position, but instead of holding your glove to your chest, hold it near the ground. The tips of the fingers should touch the dirt or grass to prevent the ball from rolling under the glove. Be ready to move to either side, as rocks or tufts of grass can cause the ball to make a sudden change in direction. Although your glove should be open toward the ball with the fingertips touching the ground, don't hold it so that the ball could bounce up and hit you in the face. Keep it at a slight angle to prevent this. Stand up after catching a grounder to make a throw. Don't try to make a throw from your position near the ground. A pop-fly is a ball hit high in the air above the infield or shallow outfield. Hold your glove near your face. Move under the ball. If you need to back up, don't run backwards, because you could trip and fall. Instead turn your body so that you can run back sideways while looking up at the ball. Position yourself so that you don't have to reach out to catch the ball. Stand directly beneath it so that you catch it near your face. Reaching for it will increase the likelihood that the ball will bounce off or out of your glove. If necessary, block out the sun or field lights with your glove to help you see before making the catch. Bring the glove back to your chest before grabbing the ball with your throwing hand. This will help you realign your body into the proper throwing position.
Summary: Hold your glove properly. Get in the ready position. Play catch whenever you can. Learn to catch grounders. Learn how to catch pop-flies.

Problem: Article: This works well for tatting providing you test first that it slides well in the shuttle. It can be a boon for items that need to be durable, such as coasters, placemats, etc.
Summary:
Consider using nylon ribbon.