Use a washcloth with some mild soap (dish soap is fine) and wash the surface of the tire, then spray it off with a garden hose. Soap and water will clean your tires without stripping away valuable antioxidants that protect your tires. Keeping your tires clean will help the fungus responsible for dry rot from spreading. once a month. After cleaning your tires, apply a few drops of water-based tire dressing to a cloth or sponge, then cover the surface of the tires with the dressing. Wait 5-10 minutes before driving, since the dressing needs time to stick to your wheels. You can get tire dressing for $5-25 (3.57-17.86) from most auto stores. It's sometimes labeled as "tire shine" or "tire care." Tire dressing shields your tires from UV rays, one of the main causes of dry rot. ake sure your tires are fully inflated. Check the air pressure in your tires every time you gas up. If your tires don't have enough pressure, dry rot will be all the more dangerous, and could lead to a blowout. Replace old tires when the tread is wearing thin. Not only are older tires dangerous (because their tread is bare), but they're also at a higher risk of dry rot. If you drive a car, truck, or SUV, you can gauge this by sticking a quarter into one of the grooves of the tire. If the top of George Washington's head is flush with the top of the tire, it's time to start shopping for tires. For a larger vehicle like a semi-truck, use a penny. If Abraham Lincoln's face is completely visible, it's time to replace your tires.

Summary: Clean your tires with water and mild soap once a month. Apply a tire dressing . Replace your tires when they're too bare to grip the road.

Depending on the salon, you may have the choice between waxing and threading. Threading is an ancient Indian hair removal technique, which involves weaving hair between pieces of thread and then pulling the thread to remove the hair. Waxing will be done more quickly, but threading can help with ingrown hairs. Ask friends for recommendations or look online for salon reviews. Some estheticians will be better at removing hair with less pain. If you are trying to change the arch of your brow or want your eyebrows to be a specific shape, let your esthetician know so she can incorporate your wants.

Summary: Decide on the method of hair removal. Research estheticians in your area. Consult with your esthetician about the look you want.

The sparks and light that welding gives off is extremely bright and can harm your eyes. There's also the possibility of metal debris or sparks flying into your face. Purchase an auto-darkening welding helmet online or at a hardware store to protect your eyes and face from the sparks and heat generated from the welding machine. Purchase welding gloves online or at a hardware store. Welding gloves are typically made of cow or pig hide and will protect your hands from electrical shock, heat, and radiation. Always wear gloves when welding something. An apron will prevent sparks from the welding machine from making contact with your clothes or potentially burning you. Get a durable, non-flammable apron online or at a hardware store. Look at all the wires, hoses, and connections on your welder. Replace any damaged or worn components before using the welder. Some welders require calibration at regular intervals. Always be sure that the calibration is up to date; there is no grace period.

Summary: Purchase a welding helmet. Get heavy duty welding gloves. Wear a leather apron. Inspect your welder before beginning.

Stories are one of the best ways to grab your audience's attention because we all love a good story. Use a relevant story about your personal experience, an anecdote from your research, or an invented analogy to introduce your subject. Keep your story under 90 seconds and then continue with your presentation. Inviting your audience to participate in your presentation from the start will get them interested in your subject. Asking your audience a question is a great way to get to get them involved. You don't even have to ask a question that they need to answer. You could ask a rhetorical question meant to stimulate their thought processes and prepare them for the rest of your presentation. Sharing a shocking statistic or fact will grab your audience's attention and get them interested to hear more. By sharing something shocking with your audience, you will get them to care about your topic within the first 15 seconds of your presentation. Just make sure that you are honest. Don't make up a statistic or bend the truth about something just to have something shocking to share. Kicking off your presentation by sharing a meaningful quote by a famous or respected person will also set your presentation up for success. A well-chosen quote can serve to grab your audience's attention, build your credibility, and introduce your subject. Just make sure that the quote you choose is relevant to your topic. Don't choose a quote just because you like it. Showing your audience an interesting image can also get your presentation off to a great start. Select an image that is relevant to your presentation or at least one that has some symbolic value for your topic. Remember that your goal with an image should not be to simply provide a background for your presentation, your images should also help your audience understand your topic. Open with an image that will engage your audience and help them understand the big picture of your topic. Instead of an image, you could use a prop or some other physical object to get your audience interested in your topic. You might also consider using a video to start your presentation. Just make sure the video is not too long or you may not have enough time to present your material.
Summary: Tell a story. Ask your audience a question. Say something shocking. Share a meaningful quote. Use a visual aid.