Once your plants turn yellow or start to die off, your potatoes are ready to harvest. Harvest small new potatoes as soon as the plant turns yellow or dies. For more mature and larger potatoes, wait 1-2 weeks before harvesting. Gently dip into the soil with a small gardening tool or your hands, and pull the entire plant out of the container. Pull off each potato with your hands and brush the soil off of each one. Be careful to not cut or bruise the potatoes at this point, as the skin will be tender and easy to tear. Place your potatoes in a sunny spot and allow them to dry out. Then, scrub them with a vegetable brush under running water to remove the soil and clean them off. Store your potatoes somewhere dark and cool, between 4555F (713C), to avoid deterioration. Keeping potatoes for at least 2 weeks in this state will help them "cure," which hardens the skin and helps them to last longer. Potatoes will last about 5 months in a dark, cool place. If you don't have a root cellar, you can store them in the vegetable bin of your refrigerator. The cold temperature of the fridge will convert the starch in potatoes to sugar, so be sure to use them within 1 week.

Summary: Harvest when the leaves of the plant turn yellow for small new potatoes. Pull the plant from the container and pick off each potato. Let your potatoes dry for 2-3 hours, then rinse them off. Store your harvested potatoes in a cool, dark place for up to 5 months.

They should include long screws and wall anchors that will hold the straps firmly to your wall. You will not need to drill into the case itself using this method. Use a stud finder to search for wall studs. If possible, find two studs and secure the bookcase with two straps to ensure a good hold. Secure the bookcase into wall studs whenever possible, instead of using wall anchors. It is best to secure the bookcase without the books in it, and then fill it up once you are finished. Draw a vertical line. The two cross-hairs are the locations where you will drill your wood screws into the wall. Make sure the adhesive layer is facing down. You will peel back the clear plastic cover after you are done drilling. Use a cordless drill. The number of screws may depend on the brand of Velcro straps you use. If you couldn't find a stud, you will need to make pilot holes and insert the wall anchors. Then, screw the wood screws directly into the wall anchors, where your lines meet. Peel back the clear cover from the sticky adhesive and press the strap onto the top of the bookcase. For best results, don't remove the adhesive strip to realign, or it may lose some of its hold.

Summary: Purchase a set of Velcro straps. Use a stepladder and a pencil to draw a horizontal line where your bookcase meets the wall. Remove the books and move the bookcase away from the wall. Mark the stud locations with a pencil. Ask someone to line up the straps vertically and hold them in place. Drill the wood screws into the center of the straps, where there are holes for the screws. Move your bookcase back into place, at the level where your screws are placed in the wall.

Although whitening toothpastes will not dramatically improve the whiteness of your teeth in the space of an hour (they are more effective over time), they can still help to remove stains and make teeth look brighter. Whitening toothpastes contain abrasive particles which polish the teeth and wear away stains (without damaging tooth enamel). They also contain chemicals (such as blue covarine) which bind to the surface of the teeth, making them appear whiter. To use whitening toothpaste, place a pea-sized amount on your toothbrush, and brush using small circular motions, holding the toothpaste at a 45 degree angle from the gums. Whitening strips are coated with peroxide gel, which bleaches the teeth and helps them to look whiter. You will typically use two sets of strips per day, for 30 minutes each -- giving you a whiter smile in only 60 minutes! Whitening strips can be purchased over-the-counter at the drugstore or supermarket. Avoid purchasing a brand that contains the ingredient "chlorine dioxide" as this can damage the enamel on teeth. To use the strips, remove them from the package and apply one strip to your top teeth and one to your bottom teeth. Leave them on for 30 minutes. Some strips will dissolve by themselves after use, while others will need to be removed. For best results, continue to use the whitening strips twice a day over a two week period. Like the whitening strips, whitening pens use a gel containing peroxide in order to bleach the teeth. To use, remove the cap and twist the pen to release the gel. Stand in front of a mirror and smile widely, then use the pen to "paint" the gel onto your teeth. Keep your mouth open for about 30 seconds to allow the gel to dry. Try not to eat or drink anything for 45 minutes following the treatment. For best results, repeat this process three times a day for up to a month. A whitening tray is another great option for quickly whitening your teeth. They can be purchased over-the-counter or can be custom-made by your dentist. To use a whitening tray, squirt a small amount of the concentrated peroxide gel provided into the tray (which looks like a plastic retainer) and fit it over your teeth. Depending on the type of tray, you may only need to wear it for half an hour, or you may have to leave it on overnight. Although a single use will leave your teeth looking brighter, if you want significantly whiter teeth you will need to use the tray multiple times. Although custom-made trays from your dentist can be pricey (usually costing around $300), they are specially molded for your teeth, making the treatment more effective than store-bought "one size fits all" trays.
Summary: Use whitening toothpaste. Use whitening strips. Use a whitening pen. Use a whitening tray.