In order to increase the amount of water released with each flush, you'll need to have access to the tank. Shut off the water supply, remove the lid and hit the plunger to drain the tank. Once this is done, you'll be able to work unobstructed. Do not attempt to change your toilet's fill level while there's still water in the tank. On most standard toilets, this will appear as a large upright tube positioned on one side of the tank. This is the part that controls how much water enters the tank when the toilet refills. Your toilet's fill valve will most likely have either a ballcock or floating cylinder constructionboth can be tweaked manually in just a couple of minutes. Ballcock valves make use of a floating rubber ball to gauge the water level, while cylinder valves can be set to designate the cutoff point. If there's any obvious damage to your toilet's fill valve, the wisest option is to simply purchase a new one. If your toilet uses a ballcock design with a floating rubber ball attached to a separate arm, you can manually adjust the water level by twisting the stem at the top of the arm counterclockwise. If it uses a newer sliding cylinder construction, simply pinch the clips on the edge of the cylinder and raise or lower it to the desired height. You may need to use a screwdriver, coin or some other slender object to change the position of a ballcock stem. For newer toilets with a sliding cylinder, the adjustment for water level is a small screw located on the top of this cylinder. Take note of the normal water level, as indicated by hard water discoloration. This will give you an idea how much water is typically needed to achieve a satisfactory flush. On some newer toilets, the manufacturers specify the optimal fill level with a line etched on the interior wall of the tank. Turn the water supply to the toilet back on and wait for the tank to refill. Lift the toilet seat and flush. If you're satisfied with the flush, replace the toilet tank lid and continue using your toilet as usual. If not, continue adjusting the height of the fill valve to improve the flushing power to your liking. It may take you a few unsuccessful tries before you finally get the water level exactly where you want it. Be careful not to set your toilet tank to overfill. This will cause it to run incessantly in an effort to drain excess water, which is wasteful and expensive.

Summary: Empty the toilet tank. Locate the fill valve. Reset the height of the fill valve. Test the toilet's flush.

You will be freezing the berries individually first. This will prevent them from sticking and clumping together. You can also use a pan, casserole dish, or baking sheet. If you are using something made from metal, consider lining it first with parchment paper to protect the blueberries. It will take about two to three hours for the berries to freeze completely. Pull the tray out of the freezer carefully so as not to spill any of the berries. You can scoop them into the bag by hand or simply tip the tray over the opening of the bag. The berries will be good for up to one year. You do not need to thaw frozen blueberries before baking with them, however rinsing them with cool water until the water runs clear may help prevent them from releasing too many juices during baking.

Summary: Spread the blueberries in a single layer across a shallow tray. Place the tray into the freezer and wait until the blueberries are frozen. Transfer the blueberries to a freezer-safe Ziploc (resealable) bag. Close the Ziploc bag and place it into the freezer.

What are you passionate about? What makes you itch to create? It might be a particular fabric, a work of visual art you saw, something you want but can't seem to find in stores, a garment you saw on the street, a particular color pattern, a retro trend you want to bring back, or any number of other things. There is no right way to get inspired. The important thing is to find something that excites you. Consider your customer. What kind of person do you imagine buying your designs? What does that kind of person need in a garment? Be practical when designing clothes for yourself, design things you'll love owning or wearing. Combining existing styles and trends can be an interesting way to generate new looks. What would it be like to blend military elements with softer, more flowy ones? What would 1990s meets 1930s look like? How can you incorporate menswear elements into womenswear? Do you want a stretchy material, or something with less give? Is your design flowy, or rigid and architectural? Should the fabric be smooth, or textural? If your original inspiration was an amazing fabric you found, you already have this covered. Otherwise, think about what kind of material your design demands. Consider embellishments such as buttons, lace, beads or embroidery floss as well. These can often impact your fabric choice. A lot of the impact of your design hinges on your use of color and pattern. Think about the garment's intended purpose and how you imagine someone wearing it. Consider your customer, and what she might want to wear. Most of all, go with what you think looks good. There are no hard and fast rules here. You are the designer, and you should be true to yourself above all things. Look at a color wheel. Remember, contrasting colors (the ones across the color wheel from each other) make each other stand out. This can add a dramatic affect to your design, but if not handled well it can also be jarring and off-putting. Get some paint swatches from a paint store, and use them to experiment with different color combinations before you purchase fabric.

Summary: Find your inspiration. Consider fabric. Consider color and pattern.

Stain colors the wood, but you also need to protect your hard work by applying an exterior urethane finish on the surface of the stain to seal and protect it. Finish comes in flat, semi-gloss or high gloss, and will need to be applied in several coats. Always follow the manufacturer's recommended directions. Water-based finishes are somewhat more environmentally friendly, but can also result in that "peach fuzz" texture that the stain creates as well. Apply the finish using a similar application and buffing process, using the steel wool or sandpaper between coats. Wipe down the surface with a wet rag. Allow the wood to dry thoroughly before applying finish, sanding it lightly if necessary before you begin. Follow the same basic procedure and pattern for applying the finish, using long even strokes and a uniform coat with the brush. Use a cloth to wipe off and smooth out excess finish if necessary. Read the manufacturer's instructions to find out how long to wait between coats, usually somewhere between two and six hours. Apply at least two more coats for a thorough, even finish over the first coat. which will be more heavily sanded than usual for a finish coat. By the time you get to the last coat, you shouldn't be sanding at all. When you've applied all the coats of finish, let the door dry thoroughly and wipe it down with a clean cloth to make sure it's completely dust free and clean before hanging it back in place. If you removed the hardware from the door, reattach it as before ad get your door ready to hang back up in the frame. Have a partner help to hold it in place while you screw the fixtures back in and reinsert the hinge pin into place to complete the job.
Summary: Choose an appropriate urethane finish for the door. Use a bristle or foam brush to apply finish. Sand off any bristles that appear after the first finish coat. Reattach all hardware.