If your bike is too big, you'll have more trouble maneuvering it through traffic, so make sure you have one that you can control. Similarly, ensure all the parts of the bike work, including the brakes, so that you can stop when you need to. Make sure the helmet fits snugly but covers your head down to your ears. Push it forward so you only have 2 fingers between the front of the helmet and your eyebrows. Adjust the side straps so the bottom part of the "V" fits just below your ears. Once you click the strap under your chin, tighten it to make sure you have a secure fit. A helmet can save you from serious head injuries if you are in an accident. The more visible you are, the more likely drivers are to see you on the road. Put a white headlight on the front of your bike and a red light on the back, making yourself easier to see. Also, reflectors all over the bike will help increase your visibility at night. You can find bike light kits at most big box stores and online. Bright colors will help people see you during the day. They can also help at night, but reflective clothing is even better. Try to carry a reflective vest just for this purpose. A vest like a construction person wears is a good option. It's bright and has reflective material. Make sure you are wearing shoes, pants, and tops that are comfortable and suit the bicycle. Don't wear anything too loose that could get caught in the wheels. Pick shoes without heels that have non-slip soles. Trying to ride a bicycle in heels will give you less control over the bike, which could result in an accident. Make sure you fasten it to your back so it doesn't shift around while you're riding. Alternatively, you can mount specially designed bike bags on your bike. These bags are more comfortable to ride with than a regular backpack. Avoid dangling loose bags from your handlebars or other parts of your bike since they could get caught in the wheels. Drivers won't always be able to see you, so you need to be able to announce your presence audibly, too. With a horn or bell, you can let drivers know you're nearby so that they know to look out for you. You can find horns and bells online or at big box stores. Make sure the one you choose is loud enough that drivers will be able to hear it in their cars.

Summary: Ensure your bike fits you and works well. Wear a helmet that fits properly to protect your head. Add lights to your bike. Wear bright clothing during the day and reflective clothing at night. Wear comfortable clothing that won't get in the way. Place your cargo in a backpack to keep it out of the way. Put a horn or bell on your bike.

Your current book cover could be mostly attached or it may be hanging on by a thread; regardless, carefully remove the entire cover including the spine from your book. Use an x-acto knife with a fresh blade to remove excess glue, ripped pages, or threads that are sticking out from the text block. Measure the covers and spine you just removed, or measure the text block itself. If you choose to do the latter, add an additional 3/8 inch to the height. Use the measurements you've just taken to cut out three pieces of bristol board. You should have two cover pieces and the spine. Select a piece of sturdy cotton or linen fabric to act as the book cloth. Place the three pieces of the bristol board onto the cloth, with 3/8 of an inch in between each cover and the spine. Measure a 1 inch margin around the entire cover, and cut out the fabric into this large rectangular shape. Add a thick layer of book binding glue to the backside of your board cutouts, and place them in the same location as they were when you measured the fabric. Cut the corners of the fabric off at a 45 degree angle, and fold all the edges of the fabric over onto the inside of the covers. Add more binding glue to the inside, and use a bone folder to stick the fabric in place. A new cover needs end pages to glue the cover to the book. Use heavy stock paper for the end pages. Use a needle to weave the thread between the new end pages and the old sections of the book. Add a solid layer of glue to the inside of the front cover, and place the text block on the back cover. Fold over the end page in the front, and use a bone folder to smooth it out and securely glue it to the front cover. Repeat the same process with the back cover. Place the book in a book press overnight to dry. Place a piece of waxed paper in between the end pages and the text block to prevent pages from sticking.

Summary: Remove the old cover. Make your measurements. Cut out your new covers. Prepare your book cloth. Create your cover. Sew in end pages. Add the new cover. Let the cover dry.

Cut a piece of aluminum foil to the size and shape of the bowl, then use it as a liner on the inside of the bowl. If you are cleaning large pieces of jewelry, the foil is not needed. It is used to prevent losing small earrings or pendants. Before you put on your jewelry or store it for later use, use a clean towel to pat it dry. Use either a rag or a paper towel to do this.
Summary: Place aluminum foil inside the bowl to keep track of small items. Dry your jewelry with a cloth after it is clean.