INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's best to choose a day where you have a few hours to spare. You'll need to soak the jeans, allow them to dry, and make time for clean-up. Wash your jeans first. Dirty fabric won't absorb the dye well. There are several brands on the market that can be purchased at craft or retail stores, in both liquid and powder form. Follow the dye brand's instructions. You may need to boil water, or you may be able to use your washing machine instead of a bucket, pot, or sink to dye the jeans. Liquid dye is more concentrated and is already dissolved in water, so you can use less. If you choose powder dye, you'll need to dissolve it first in hot water. Use the right amount of dye. Make sure to follow the brand instructions to ensure that you add the appropriate amount to the water. You'll need your jeans, the dye, a large metal spoon or tongs for stirring and lifting, rubber gloves, a plastic table cover or newspapers, paper towels or sponges, and a sink or tub to rinse the jeans afterwards. Make sure to have on hand anything else the dye instructions indicate. Prep your work area with newspapers or the plastic table cover so dye does not get onto the floor or other items. Don't dye or rinse items in a porcelain or fiberglass sink or tub, as these can stain. The longer the jeans soak, the darker the color. Make sure to stir the water often, following the brand directions. Agitating the jeans prevents any one sport from becoming darker than another. Try a dye fixative. After the jeans have finished dyeing, a fixative may help retain color before rinsing. Plain white vinegar works, but there are also professional fixatives available for purchase. Rinse your jeans in cool, running water until the water runs clear. Squeeze out any excess water after rinsing. Use gentle detergent and cold water, and don't add any other clothing to the machine during the wash cycle. If you use a dryer, dry jeans on the lowest setting or with no heat to ensure the new dye stays bright. Make sure to dump all used dye water down the drain, and rinse all items used to dye your jeans thoroughly with fresh, cold water.

SUMMARY: Find time to re-dye your jeans. Choose a dark dye color. Assemble your materials. Soak your jeans for the indicated amount of time. Rinse. Wash and dry your newly dyed jeans. Clean up.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Turn the burner to medium-high and heat the liquid until it starts to bubble a little around the sides of the pot. Stir the liquid as it heats to dissolve the stock cubes and seasonings. Slowly pour in the ogbono oil mixture until it's combined with the seasoned water and fish. Bring the soup to a full simmer and stir it occasionally as it cooks. Keep the lid off the pot so some of the liquid evaporates. You may need to reduce the heat to medium if the soup begins to boil. The soup will begin to thicken and draw (stretch) as it cooks. Once the soup is as thick you want it, add 1 cup (225 grams) of chopped spinach or bitter leaves. Stir the spinach in so it will wilt and soften a little. Spoon the ogbono soup into serving bowls and ensure that there are pieces of meat or fish in each bowl. Serve the soup with pounded yam, fufu, or garri. Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

SUMMARY: Heat the liquid until it begins to simmer. Stir in the ogbono oil mixture and simmer the soup for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the spinach and turn off the heat. Serve the ogbono soup.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This will only work on some types of mastic, usually in recent homes. It's worth trying first, as wetting the mastic can make other methods safer. You should notice the mastic loosening within 20 to 60 minutes. Mix the hot water with vinegar or citrus degreaser for extra strength. Old, black mastic may contain asbestos. Keep it wet at all times during removal, to prevent dangerous dust. Once the mastic is wet, try to break it off with a hammer and chisel. If it's soft, scrape it off with a wide putty knife. Use a long-handled edge scraper on floors to save bending over. Some modern mastics or mastics containing linseed oil will soften when heated. However, these are also flammable. Wear heat-resistant gloves and use the heat gun for no more than a few seconds at each spot. Scrape up with a putty knife as you go.

SUMMARY:
Soak the mastic in hot water. Chisel the mastic off. Use a heat gun cautiously.