Make sure to put on a bike helmet. Even though you may feel you don't need one, a helmet will keep you safe, especially when learning. It is also advisable to wear knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards to protect you if you fall. Find a long stretch of a flat road, with as few cracks and ruts as possible. This ensures a smooth ride and is easier to learn on. It will require less effort to move yourself forward too. Place your weak leg on the middle of the scooter's deck. It should be facing straight ahead. Your knee should be bent. Lean forward slightly and grip the handlebars with both hands. Keep your other foot on the ground. Keep the front tube (the front part of the scooter that supports the handlebars) straight at all times while riding unless you're doing a trick that requires otherwise. That's the key to balancing on a scooter. While your planted leg is securely in place on the deck and bent at the knee, use your strong leg to push off of the ground. This will propel you forward. As you kick, straighten your planted leg to generate more momentum, then bend it back for your next kick. To kick, use long, powerful strides as opposed to small, quick ones. Make contact with the ground on the ball of your foot and push back almost like you would while running. To glide, keep your kicking foot up, maybe a few inches off the ground, so that you can stabilize yourself in case you start to tip. Once you have your balance and have picked up speed, move your kicking foot onto the scooter, behind your other foot. Turn your feet at a ninety-degree angle, similar to riding a skateboard. This will help you to travel at speed more aerodynamically. To stop, hit your brake with your back (kicking) foot. Keep your foot there for a few seconds until you come to a complete stop. Press down on the brake gradually so that you don't stop too quickly. If you only tap the break, you'll stop for a second and keep going. To use handbrakes, simply squeeze on the brakes gradually with your fingers. They will be on your handlebar. To control your speed, don't rely on brakes alone. Be sure you aren't kicking too quickly. You can also drag your kicking foot lightly on the ground to slow down. Make sure you are wearing solid shoes when doing this. Take a curve by slowly rotating the handlebar in the direction you wish to turn. If you make a sudden swerve, you may fall. Ride at a safe speed. Be aware of pedestrians, especially in urban areas. Make sure you are always in control of your scooter and able to stop when needed. Don't go at top speed down a hill, you will likely lose control. When going downhill, keep one foot on the brake and press it lightly as you go down. This will keep you from going too fast or losing control. Always yield to cars; pull over to the side of the road when you hear a car behind you. Make sure to obey stop signs and other traffic laws. If you're going to crash into something, just jump off your scooter. To do this, jump and land so that the scooter's deck is between your feet. Then let go of the handlebars. It's a surefire way to not get hurt in a scooter crash.

Summary: Wear protective gear. Start on a flat, paved road. Use a proper stance. Push off the ground with your strong leg. Balance both feet on your scooter when you have enough momentum. Brake smoothly when needed. Rotate the handlebar to turn. Exercise safety precautions.

If necessary, mark the location where you need to drive your screw. Take a 0.55 inch (14 mm) chisel and place it about 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) away from your mark with the bevel facing down. Curl up a thin strip of wood until the strip is about 2 inches (5 cm) in length. The curling technique works best for furniture projects, since it requires you to apply clamps in order to hold the curled piece in place while the glue sets. Attach a twist to your drill with the same diameter as your screw shank. Drill a pilot hole for your screw under the curled strip of wood. Then drive your screw so it's flush with the wood surface under the curled strip. Apply carpenter's glue to both pieces, and use a bit more if your curled edge incurred any splits or cracks when you chiseled it. Clamp the curled edge to the surface and let it dry for about 60 minutes. Place a piece of scrap wood between your project's surface and the clamp. Tape over the surface of the scrap piece that comes into contact with your project to avoid sticking. Use medium to fine grit sandpaper to finish your project. Letting the area dry for 60 minutes should leave you with dry but slightly tacky glue. That way, when you sand it, the dust and glue will combine to fill any cracks and further hide your work.

Summary: Use a chisel to curl away 2 inches (5 cm) of wood. Drill a pilot hole and drive the screw. Apply glue to the wood surface and curled edge. Sand the area.

Grilling brined chicken gives the meat a crispy outside and a tender, juicy inside. Cook your chicken on a medium high heat of 375 to 450F (190 to 230C) until the outside of your chicken is golden-brown and the inside is up to a temperature of 165 Fahrenheit (75 Celsius). Working over direct heat, chicken breasts can cook quickly. There is no set time for grilling chicken, though. Just be sure to check the inside and make sure it is cooked fully. Baked chicken often comes out dry. Brined chicken, though, typically comes out juicy and tender after the baking process. Preheat your oven to 450F (230C) and season the chicken with salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. Then, place the breasts in a greased dish and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until your chicken reaches 165F (74C) internally. You can use a meat thermometer to monitor the internal temperature of your chicken. If the outside is cooking too fast, turn the temperature down to 400F (204C). Much like baking, frying can dry out chicken. Brining helps keep the breasts tender. Batter the chicken in your favorite batter and deep fry in an oil that has been heated to about 350F (176.6C) for five to seven minutes on each side, depending upon the thickness of your cuts.
Summary: Grill chicken immediately out of the brine. Bake tender chicken breasts. Fry your chicken.