Problem: Article: Remove the airlock and seal the juice container with the cap it came with. At this point, you'll notice some sediment along the bottom of the container. This is the dead yeast that fermented your wine, and is a natural byproduct of fermentation. If you leave the wine with the dead yeast for too long, it will affect the flavor. The yeast will be heavier than the liquid, so you can remove it easily by carefully pouring your wine into another suitable container, leaving the sediment at the bottom of your original one. The dead yeast isn't harmful to you, so if you forget to remove it and don't want to waste the wine, you can still drink it. Yeast byproduct is very nutritious and makes excellent compost. You might want to dump the yeast byproduct in with your compost pile. When using a separate container, you should clean it thoroughly with soap and water before transferring wine to it to prevent contamination and bacterial growth. You'll want to include the date it finished fermenting as well as your process, like how much sugar you used, the kind of juice, etc. This has a dual purpose. Labeling your wine will help you remember how long its been aging and will also help you tighten up your process. For example, you may find that using white sugar in your vinting takes too long to age. In this case, you might try a substitute, like honey. Immediately after you separate your wine and yeast byproduct, it's likely it won't taste very good. You'll want to let your wine age until it suits your tastes. In some cases, this may be as few as two weeks, in other cases it may take up to six months. Wine vinted with white sugar often takes longer to age before it is palatable. It's likely that the more white sugar you add to your juice, the longer it will take the wine to age to an acceptable taste. You don't need to have a specialized room for storing your wine. However, a cool, dark place is traditional and will help the wine to age without other variables, like heat and light, influencing it. It's common for some yeast to remain active after capping, so be on the lookout for bulging containers. If you notice a container is bulging, this is from the release of carbon dioxide from active yeast still in the mixture. Simply unscrew the cap to release the gas, then reseal the container. If you've noticed bulging, it's likely sediment will appear at the bottom of your container once the remaining yeast expires. This means you may have to filter out yeast byproduct again. Wine professionally bottled can have a very long shelf life. Your homemade wine won't likely last as long, but it should still be good for a minimum of six months. Even so, a poor seal or contamination can occur. When checking your wine to see if it's still good, you should be on the lookout for: A strong odor of applesauce, burnt marshmallow, or one that is nutty. This is sign that your wine has oxidized, meaning it has become stale. A strong odor of cabbage, burnt rubber, or garlic. These are indicators that your wine had impurities in it that caused it to go bad. A small taste of bad wine won't hurt you, so if you're unsure if your wine is good, take a sip. If the wine has a sharp vinegar taste that burns, or if the wine has a strong caramelized taste, like applesauce, your wine has likely gone bad.
Summary: Cap your wine. Remove the yeast sediment from the wine. Label your wine. Age your wine. Store and watch your wine. Remove spoiled wine.

Problem: Article: Flip over your sofa cushions frequently to prevent the stuffing being worn down repeatedly in one place. Move the cushions around on the sofa and flip them over once a week, or every time you clean the house. The jute webbing of your couch is the bottom layer of upholstery. The springs press down on this layer and can make it worn and saggy with frequent use. If your couch is sagging because the bottom layer of upholstery is worn, you should bring your couch to an upholstery expert to repair it. Luckily, this problem is easy to fix for an upholsterer. If you don't have the time or resources for any other solution, your sofa cushions will look more full and plump if you cover them with a thick blanket or piece of fabric. You can tuck it into the sides and back of the couch, too.
Summary: Flip over your cushions often. Repair your jute webbing. Cover the pillows with a blanket or a piece of fabric.

Problem: Article: Food-themed gift baskets are among the most common, and the traditional wicker basket is an appropriate fit in many cases. If you want to vary from this, however, try to stick baskets or containers that have a comforting, cozy ambiance. For example, you could stack wine and cheese items on a cheeseboard, place gourmet coffees and teas in a burlap gift sack, or arrange fruits and wines in a wooden crate. Knowing that you want to treat the recipient to a basket of delicious food is a good starting point, but "food" is too general to stand as a solid theme. Try to pick a specific type of food or common food pairing and work from there. Popular examples can include: Wine and cheese baskets, containing one or two bottles of wine and several blocks of cheese to accompany the wine; Gourmet tea or coffee baskets, accented with tea biscuits or coffee cake; Chocolate baskets, containing chocolate goodies in multiple forms; Fruit and nut baskets, offering several types of fresh fruit and cans of salted or flavored nuts. Think of the receiver's favorite foods. If the receiver loves chocolate, then some type of chocolate theme is probably a good way to go. On the other hand, that same basket would be a bad choice for someone who lacks a sweet tooth. Consider the time of year. Certain seasons and holidays are associated with different types of food, and you could build a theme around that. For example, autumn is associated with pumpkin, apples, cinnamon, and caramels; winter calls to mind hot chocolate and mint. The exact combination will depend on the theme you choose and your own talents in the kitchen, as well as the amount of time you'll need to wait before delivering the basket. If you plan to present the basket later that same day or the following day, you can probably include more fresh foods like fruits, cheeses, and homemade baked goods. These won't work if you're making the basket a week in advance, though. Opt for preserved foods, commercially prepared foods, or ready-mixes if you need to save the basket for more than a few days. Ready-mixes also work well for recipients who enjoy spending time cooking in the kitchen.
Summary:
Choose a rustic basket option. Narrow down the theme further. Use a combination of fresh foods, ready-mixes, and commercially prepared foods.