The easiest way to obtain grasshoppers is simply to catch them yourself. They are easiest to catch in the morning, when it's colder and they are lazier. You can simply grab them off the ground with your hands, if you're fast enough, or use a net to catch them. You can also create some of these more elaborate traps: Dig a hole in the ground and place a Mason jar with some bait, such as oats, apples, or carrots, in it. Either place some soil around the jar or tip it on its side -- the next morning, you should find grasshoppers in the jar. Just place the lid over it and you've caught your grasshoppers! If you want 'em alive, poke some holes in the lid. Take a shoot of green willow that's about three feet long and flick it down lightly on the grasshopper. This should pin it in place. Depending on where you live, it may be tricky to buy grasshoppers, but not impossible. Try Mexican markets first. Grasshoppers, known as chapulines in Mexico, are a popular dish in Oaxaca. Grasshoppers are delicious and safe to eat, but you have to cook them first. This will keep you safe and will kill any parasites that they might be carrying. Don't attempt to eat them raw or you may suffer health issues. The legs of grasshoppers aren't edible; although you won't be hurt from eating them, it's best to remove them before you begin to cook them. The same goes for the wings. Some say that freezing the grasshoppers for 10-15 minutes or boiling them for a few minutes makes the legs easier to pop off. This also has the benefit of killing them. Some people also pull the head straight off, which removes the guts (including the stomach). This tends to remove certain kinds of parasites (and could reduce the risk of eating the grasshopper raw, but it's still better to cook it). You can then insert a stick into the cavity and cook it over a fire. Make sure to run them under cold water until they are clean and free of dirt. You can pat them down with a paper towel and then freeze or boil them, depending on the recipe.

Summary: Catch your grasshoppers. Alternatively, buy your grasshoppers. Be sure to cook them. Remove the legs and wings. Clean your grasshoppers before you eat them.

A bonding primer, preferably one that's oil-based, creates a surface that the paint can stick to, and also prevents the paint from chipping easily. You can apply multiple coats with a foam roller if you feel like your cabinets are very glossy. The primer might also say "for shiny surfaces" or "for glossy surfaces" on the package. If you notice the primer is bubbly or streaky when you apply it, that means it isn't adhering to the laminate very well. Wipe off what you already applied if it's still wet, then use a different primer. If it's already dry, sand it off. Have your primer tinted to match the color of your paint if you're painting your cabinets a darker shade. This reduces the number of coats you'll have to paint to cover the primer. Any paint store will be able to tint your primer for you. This is a good rule of thumb to follow if you aren't sure how long to let your primer dry. However, the can of primer should have the dry time for that specific type on the packaging. For example, some primers dry in as little as 30 minutes! Open a few windows or use a fan to diffuse the fumes from the primer. There's also fast-drying primer that you can buy at a paint store or hardware store. Check that it's compatible with whatever paint you're using first. Stir your paint and pour it into a paint tray so you can saturate the roller easily. Then, instead of 1 thick coat, roll on even, thinner coats. Make sure each coat is dry before you start painting the next one or you'll end up pulling off the previous coat. Cover the entire visible surface of the cabinets, including the doors, sides, top, and bottom. You can use a paintbrush instead of a roller but it will be easier to see brushstrokes and will take much longer. It should take each coat about 4 hours to dry enough for you to add a new coat. Sand in between each coat with fine, 150 to 220 grit sandpaper if you notice any bumps or bubbles. While rollers are easy and practical for flat surfaces like the sides and doors of the cabinet, you'll need a smaller paintbrush, preferably with an angled tip, to coat the edges or borders. Paint with long, steady strokes to avoid visible brushstrokes. A small watercolor brush will work as a substitute for the angled paintbrush if you don't have one. It's best to do this when you paint your final coat. You don't need to let the final coat dry before you start touching up. Check your paint can to find the exact dry time for your brand and type. You'll know when the paint is dry when it no longer feels tacky to the touch. If you completely removed the cabinet doors, you may want to wait longer than the recommended dry time, so you don't nick the paint. Leave them to sit overnight to be safe. While not necessary, a layer of sealant like polycrylic will make your paint job last longer and prevent chips. Brush it on after the paint has dried, then let the sealant dry completely prior to using your cabinets. You can also use polyurethane, furniture wax, or any other paint sealant. Sealants come in different finishes, just like paint. So if you choose semi-gloss, for example, your cabinets will end up having a slight sheen to them. Avoid an eggshell or matte finish that will show fingerprints easily. Polycrylic or polyurethane typically take about 24 hours to fully dry. Attach the cabinet doors back in their original spot and clean up any drop cloths, protective paper, or painter's tape that you used.

Summary: Roll on at least 1 coat of bonding primer. Let the primer dry for at least 3 hours. Paint 2 to 3 thin coats of paint with a roller, letting each one dry. Use an angled paintbrush to get to any hard-to-reach areas. Let the paint dry for 6 to 8 hours. Apply a coat of polycrylic if you want extra protection on your cabinets.

Unlike a canoe paddle, a kayak paddle has 2 blades attached to the shaft of the paddle. The shaft is the part of the paddle that you hold and the blades are the part that you use to pull yourself and the kayak through the water. It's a common mistake for beginners to hold their paddles backwards the first time they start kayaking. As a beginner, it may not seem to make a difference which way your paddle is facing, but it does have a big change on your power of stroking. Have the part of the paddle blade that is concave or smooth facing you, the face of the paddle is the part you want to pull through the water. Many kayak paddles are asymmetrical, meaning there is a top and a bottom to the paddle blade. It is important that you hold the paddle as it is designed. The top of the paddle is more horizontal than the bottom, and the bottom has more of a tapered effect. Sometimes there is even horizontal writing on the paddle. Keep the writing upright and not upside down. This will help you remember to hold your paddle correctly. If you are right handed, your control grip will be with your right hand and if you are left handed your control grip will be with your left hand. When taking a kayaking stroke, allow the paddle to rotate and reposition in your "loose hand" to make sure that each paddle always enters the water smoothly. The control grip does not change positions once it is on the paddle. Grab your paddle and make sure to place the control grip on the paddle first. Have your hands centered on the paddle. Your hands should be just a little more than shoulder width apart.
Summary: Know the structure of the kayak paddle. Have your paddle face the right direction. Have your paddle right-side up. Know your control grip. Grasp your paddle and hold it.