Problem: Article: Before you lose your cool with someone you don't like, take a step back and recollecting yourself. Breathe deeply through your nose and exhale the breath from your mouth. Repeat several cycles of deep breathing while reciting a positive affirmation. You might silently say to yourself, "I am in control." Sometimes a person will intentionally pick on you, but in most cases, people you don't like won't be going out of their way to upset you. Understand that the other person may not mean for you to take their actions as a personal insult. If a rude person is rude to everyone, then you know there's nothing specific about you that's making them act that way. As a result, you can more easily write them off as "rude" and not let the behavior get under your skin. They're not perfect, but neither are you. Everyone has some characteristic about them that may annoy others, you included. When you have to be around this person, get honest with yourself. Ask yourself why you are so bothered. Sometimes you may not like a person because there's something about them that reminds you of yourself. For instance, maybe you can't stand your coworker's incessant need to get attention because you secretly yearn for attention from others, too. You will very seldom run across someone with no redeeming qualities. Even if the positive qualities a person possesses are buried under layers of unpleasantness, identify at least one or two positives and focus on those traits so that you might come to appreciate the other person better. For instance, maybe your overbearing mother-in-law is truly caring towards her children and grandchildren. Reflect on these good qualities when her less than pleasant qualities are on display. If the person isn't being outright mean to you, there may just be a clash of personalities. Write down what it is they do that you do don't like and how it makes you feel (angry, jealous, annoyed, etc.). When you're done writing, think about whether or not the situation can be fixed. For example, if you really dislike that someone keeps bringing up divisive politics at family dinners, institute a "no politics at the table" rule. If you're jealous of the other person, consider if there is something you want to improve in your own life. Use this realization to create and achieve new goals.
Summary: Pause and regain control. Try not to take things personally. Remember that they're only humanjust like you. Look for the positives. Determine what it is that annoys you.

Problem: Article: Unless your house has never been lived in, it is important to make sure your dryer vent is free and clear of all debris, as a blocked vent may be a fire hazard. Most home improvement stores can sell you an inexpensive vent brush. Starting from indoors, insert the brush a few inches and spin, then remove the brush and clean off the bristles. Repeat until the bristles come out clean. After cleaning the indoor side of the vent, go outside and remove the vent hood to ensure it is clear of all lint and debris. It's a good idea to clean your vent every two years. In addition to the safety issues that a blocked vent can cause, drying clothes with a blocked vent can damage your dryer and void your warranty. Leave yourself a couple of feet of space behind the dryer so you can stand comfortably while hooking up the vent hose. If using metal ducting instead of a flexible hose, you'll need to move the dryer all the way into place and attach the ducting while standing alongside the machine. Place one end of the vent hose over the vent hole in the back of the dryer. If space permits, it is a good idea to use a metal vent duct, as ribbed plastic and aluminum hoses can catch lint and clog more easily. Joints in the metal duct should be sealed with duct tape, as screws may also catch lint. The end should fit snugly into the machine, so no clamps or tape should be needed. The straighter the vent, the better it will function, as lint can gather in areas where the hose bends. This is another good reason to use metal ducting rather than a plastic or flexible aluminum hose. If using a plastic vent hose, slip a circular dryer clamp over the hose to hold it securely in place. Make sure your clamps are the right size and fit tightly. Many hoses come with clamps that are made to fit. If using a flexible hose, clamp it into place, as in step 3. A metal duct will not require clamps but should just slide into place.
Summary: Check and clean your dryer vent. Move the dryer into place. Attach the vent hose or duct to your machine. Attach the hose or duct to the wall vent. Plug in the dryer and move it into its final position.

Problem: Article: You need enough water to fill your jar. How much water you use will depend on how large your jar is. Keep the water boiling at this point. You can use any type of salt, such as: iodized salt, uniodized salt, sea salt or Epsom salt. If you plan on eating the salt crystals, do not use Epsom salt. Uniodized salt will give you the best-shaped crystals. If you want to make colored rock salt, add a few drops of food coloring. The more food coloring you add, the darker your crystals will become. Be careful not to get any of those extra salt grains into your jar. Some people find that placing a spoon into the jar first helps keep the jar from cracking. The string should be long enough to fit inside your jar, but not so long that it touches the bottom. About 1/2 to 1 inch (1.27 to 2.54 centimeters) from the bottom of the jar will be plenty. The string should be suspended in the water. If string won't stay down, tie a bead or paper clip to it. Again, the bottom of the string should not be touching the bottom of jar. If it is, cut the string shorter. If you can, try to keep the jar covered, such as with a box. You want the water to be able to evaporate, but you don't want any dust to get inside the jar, which can prevent the crystals from forming. The room temperature should also remain consistent. As the water evaporates, it will leave the salt behind. During this time, the salt will begin to come together and form crystals. Most of the crystals will grow on the strong, but you may also get some growing on the walls of the jar. It will take a few days for the crystals to grow. The longer you wait, the larger they will become. If you want really large crystals, you will need to use a crystal seed. Click here to learn how to grow and use a crystal seed. Once the crystals get to the size you want, carefully pull the string out and pour the water out of the jar. If you want to use these crystals to eat, carefully break them off the string. You can also use a butter knife to pry them away from the walls of the jar.
Summary:
Boil some water in a saucepan. Stir some salt into the water and let it dissolve. Keep adding salt until no more will dissolve, and a few grains remain at the bottom. Take the saucepan off heat, and pour the salt water into your jar. Tie a string to a pencil. Lay the pencil across top of jar and dip the string into the water. Place the jar someplace where it won't be disturbed. Wait for the crystals to grow. Use the crystals.