How to apply vicks vaporub
Rub a dollop of vaporub in the palms of your hands.
Scoop a dime-sized portion of vaporub into one of your hands. Then, rub both of your hands together to spread it over your palms.

Rubbing your hands together first will warm up the vaporub and make it more pleasant to apply. Apply the vaporub to your chest and neck.

How to choose the best hula hoop (adult sized )
Measure your height from the floor to your belly button.
This measurement will then help to determine the diameter of the hoop you should purchase. The hula hoop, when resting vertically on the ground, should reach somewhere between your waist and mid-chest.

This is your base diameter measurement and can be adjusted slightly depending on your size and experience level. For example, most adults will begin with a hula hoop between 40 and 44 inches in diameter.

How to choose a phono cartridge
Determine your budget.
The phono-cartridge is a single piece of a much larger stereo system, and the budget allocated to the cartridge should reflect the total cost of the whole system. Entry-level audiophile cartridges retail around 30 u.s. dollars, with incredibly high-end models reaching over $3000.

A good budget might start with allocating about 10 percent of your total expenditure towards the cartridge. Select the right type of cartridge for your tonearm's mount.

How to sear steaks on the grill
Place your steaks on a countertop or on a cool stovetop to allow them to come to room temperature.
Keep them covered or inside their packaging until you are ready to cook them. When the steak is at room temperature, it can quickly get to high-heat on the grill.
Leave it cold and the centers will take too long to cook. Coat both sides of the steak with with a liberal amount of salt and pepper.