A plane is a tool that requires muscle power to run a small blade over wood too smooth it out. All planes have a smooth bottom surface that runs along the wood. At one end of the surface is a thin open slot where the blade is inserted. On the top of the tool are the handles, which are used to push the plane across the wood. There are several types of planes that will work well for planing a door. The most common is called a bench plane. It is held with both hands and is great for smoothing out areas on the edges of doors. There is also a small form of plane that is called a block plane, which is held with one hand and works well for removing small areas on a door. There are also a wide variety of specialty planes that will work for planing a door. In general, if you have a plane already, it will likely work well enough to plane small areas on a door. You want to take off very thin layers of wood as you plane so that the material is removed gradually and evenly. To ensure this, the blade of the plane should be adjusted to just barely peek out from the bottom of the plane. This is done by adjusting the wheel below the handle of the plane. To check that your plane is removing the right amount of wood, run it down a scrap piece of wood. If the plane easily removes the wood as you push, it should work well on your door. Hold the plane with both hands, or with a single hand if you are using a small block plane. Plane the edges of the door by working your way from the outside edge toward the center. Don't press hard and focus on removing only small amounts at a time. Focus on keeping the bottom surface of the plane flat on the wood as you move the plane. Rocking it or having it raised up on one side will give you uneven cuts. Plane the hinge or lock sides of the door in the same direction as the wood grain, applying light pressure to remove very small amounts of wood at a time. Running the plane in this direction will create smooth cuts instead of chunky, bumpy cuts. On many doors the grain runs from top to bottom, instead of side to side. This means that the plane should be run in this direction as well. To avoid taking off too much wood, check the fit frequently by putting the door back in the jamb. Open and close the door to see if the door is still sticking. If its still sticking, take the door off and continue planing. If it isn't, you will still need to take the door off to refinish the surface you planed. In most cases, the difference between planing off enough wood and too much is small. Once the door has been planed down enough, you should focus on making the surface look smooth again. Run a rough sandpaper across it to remove any large grooves that were created by the planer. Then run a fine sandpaper over it to create a smooth surface. When sanding, try to take as little wood off the door as possible. You have made your adjustments to it with the plane and the sanding is just to make the door surface look smooth finished. Apply primer and paint to the exposed surface if the entire door is painted. If the door was stained, use stain on the planed area and try to blend it into the existing stain. If you have the paint used for the door originally, use that for your planed area. If you don't have it, try to match it the best you can or use a whole new color to paint the entire door. Once the stain is dry, be sure to apply wood sealer to the planed area to protect the stain and to give it a nice finish. Once you have planed down enough of the wood, simply reattach the door to the hinges. Check that the door works and doesn't rub once it is reattached. Make sure to tighten the hinge screws properly to prevent sagging.

Summary: Pick a type of plane. Check that the plane is adjusted to the correct angle. Use smooth, light strokes as you run the plane across the wood. Run the plane in the direction of the wood grain. Check the fit of your door several times. Sand the exposed wood to smooth it out. Use paint or stain to recoat the area you planed. Reattach the door.

Gently swirl the vinegar around in a circular motion to coat the inside of your flask. Allow the vinegar to sit for 5 minutes. Alternatively, fill your Hydro Flask about of the way with vinegar and the rest of the way with water. Allow the solution to sit overnight. Using distilled white vinegar to clean your Hydro Flask is the best option for effective cleaning. Using other chemicals like bleach or chlorine can damage the outside of the bottle and cause the stainless steel to rust. A bottle brush will be the most effective in cleaning the inside of your bottle. It can reach the difficult places and it has a little more friction than a sponge or a dishcloth. Firmly press the bristles along the inside walls of the flask. Be sure to get all the way down to the bottom of the bottle, and underneath the ledge at the top of the flask. Run warm tap water into your flask. Swirl the water around a few times and then pour the water out. You may need to do this 2 or 3 times to make sure it completely rinsed. Use a dish drying rack, or prop the bottle up at an angle against the side of the sink. Air needs to be able to circulate in order to prevent bacteria from growing. Make sure your Hydro Flask is ready to use by washing it in the evening and allowing it to dry overnight.

Summary: Pour cup (118 ml) of distilled white vinegar into your Hydro Flask. Use a bottle brush to scrub hard-to-reach places in your flask. Rinse your Hydro Flask thoroughly with warm water. Allow your Hydro Flask to air dry upside down.

The patch should be relatively flat and each side must measure between 37 and 44 yards (34 and 40 meters). This bowling green should also be divided into six equal sections, called rinks. The ditch defines the end of the green. Surround the outside of the ditch with a bank. The bank should be about 9 inches (23cm) (230 mm) higher than the level of the bowling green. A pin should be placed at the center of each rink, and each pin should be numbered according to the rink number. The numbering system goes from one through six. Note that these pins are not the target. They merely exist to set the boundary of the rink.

Summary: Mark a square patch of lawn for your bowling green. Create a shallow ditch with a bank around the bowling green. Place a boundary marker at the end of each rink.

Pull the leaves off the stalk, and be sure to leave the stems. This will make them easier to handle, and you can always trim the stems off at the end. Rinse the mint leaves in cool water and gently pat them dry with a paper towel. If you are planning on using these leaves to decorate a cake, choose ones that look nice. Don't use any bruised or torn leaves. You can do this using a fork or a small whisk. If you are worried about Salmonella, use pasteurized egg whites or dried egg whites instead. If you are going to use powdered egg whites, mix them with about 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of water first. Make sure that both sides are evenly coated, or the sugar won't stick. If the mixture is too runny after you have brushed it on, wait 1 minute before proceeding. This will allow the egg white to solidify a little. You can do this simply by tossing them in a bowl of sugar, or holding them by the stems and sprinkling sugar over them. You can also spread them out, cover them with sugar, flip them over, and cover them with more sugar. Make sure that the leaves are not touching or overlapping, or they will stick together when they dry. Once the leaves are dry, you can store them in an airtight container or use them as a garnish. You can eat them as a treat, or use them to garnish drinks, pastries, cakes, or even ice cream.
Summary: Prepare the mint leaves. Beat the egg white in a small bowl until it turns frothy. Brush the egg white mixture onto the mint leaves as thinly as possible. Coat both sides of the mint leaves with sugar. Transfer the leaves onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Wait 24 hours for the leaves to dry, and don't cover the leaves while they are drying. Use the leaves.