In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Unknown leaks in your household can waste up to 3,000 gallons (11,000L) of water a year. For this reason, be sure to check your plumbing for leaks, especially leaking toilets and faucets. If you find a leak, figure out the source of the leak and try to fix it. If it's serious, you may have to enlist the help of a plumber, and find out whether your homeowner's insurance or renter's insurance will cover any damage it has caused. If you're unsure about whether your toilet is leaking or not, put some food coloring in the tank and let it sit for 10-15 minutes without flushing. If you see food coloring in the toilet after the time has passed, you have a leak. Instead of letting the water run the entire time you're brushing your teeth, turn it off when it's not needed. When shaving, turn the water off in between rinsing the razor. If you shave in the shower, try turning the shower off while you shave instead of leaving the water running. Many shower heads use 2.5 gallons (9.5L) of water per minute, and others use up to 5. Install a water-saving shower head that will maintain the pressure and feel of the flow while using as little as half as much water as conventional units. Depending on the quality, these shower heads typically range in cost from $10-$30. You can also install a valve behind the shower head that will allow you to turn off the water while you soap up and then turn the water back on while preserving the temperature. Adding an aerator to your faucet will add air to the flow of water, giving you a more stable stream while also using less water overall. These can be very easily installed - most simply screw into place - and cost an average of $5. Take a timer or clock into the bathroom with you and challenge yourself to cut down your showering time, or play one song and try to finish your shower by the time the song is over. Cutting down your shower time by just two minutes can save 10 gallons (37.9L) of water. Taking a shower uses roughly one third of the amount of water used in taking a bath, depending on the size of your tub and depth of the water. So skip the bath and take a short shower instead. Low-flush toilets use no more than 1.6 gallons (6.1L) of water per flush, while normal toilets use three or four times that much. A dual-flush toilet allows you to use less water to flush liquid waste and more water to flush solid waste simply by pressing the correct button. You can buy a dual-flush conversion kit to turn your water-guzzling toilet into a water-saver. Search the web for devices like SelectAFlush and TwoFlush. They both work well and save money. Not all toilets will be able to flush effectively with a reduced amount of water, so be sure to check that your toilet does. If you reduce the water amount and the waste isn't flushing, your toilet needs more water. Not only can flushing trash down your toilet cause plumbing and water quality issues, but it uses several gallons of water each time. Throw your facial wipes, medication, and any other trash away in a trash can to prevent unnecessary waste. If you are a biological male, urinals provide an efficient way for you to empty your bladder.
Summary: Check faucets, toilets, and pipes for leaks. Turn the faucet off when brushing your teeth or shaving. Install water-saving shower heads. Install a faucet aerator. Take shorter showers. Convert to a low-flush or dual-flush toilet. Don't use the toilet as a wastebasket. (Men and boys) Use urinals in school and work office bathrooms when available.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Run some water from a warm tap or run it through the microwave for 20-30 seconds to heat it up. A higher temperature will help the salt and sugar dissolve faster. Alternately, you can put the brine together in a saucepan and then heat it briefly on the stovetop to draw more flavor out of the spices. This will produce enough brine for about 4 medium-sized pork chops. For larger servings, you may need to multiply the recipe. Portion out cup (100g) kosher salt and cup (100g) granulated white or brown sugar and sift them into the water, stirring as you go. Next, incorporate any pungent spices that you think will complement the mild notes of the pork. Seasonings like black pepper, anise, lemongrass, juniper berries and coriander seed are common additions to a brine, but you're free to experiment with whatever flavorings you want. Use a conservative amount of each spice, no more than about 1tbsp (roughly 10-20g)you don't want to them to overpower the chops. All of the ingredients should be evenly distributed throughout. The brine will begin to take on a murky quality once the spices have been thoroughly blended. Do your stirring with a whisk rather than a spoon or spatula to help break up any clumps of sugar or salt that may have formed. If you'd prefer, you can also dunk the entire container in an ice bath to cool it off more rapidly. Don't simply drop ice cubes into the brine, as this will dilute it. It's important to keep your brine at 40F (4.4C) or lower throughout the marinating process. Bacteria thrive in elevated temperatures, which means using a warm brine can present possible health risks.
Summary: Pour 3 cups (700ml) of hot water into a large measuring cup. Add the salt, sugar, and other spices of choice. Stir the solution until the salt and sugar have dissolved. Chill the solution in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Choose nylon tights that you would not care to get dirty. The majority of tights are made of nylon and microfiber, followed by cotton and microfiber. Check the tag of your tights; you will most likely own many made of nylon. Nylon tights will not harm your clothing. You can wash the nylons, and they'll be good as new. Blow at the stain to remove any excess powder sitting on top of the fabric. You can either blow on the stain using your breath, or use a hairdryer. Make sure to use the hairdryer on the coolest setting. Using heat will only help the makeup set into the fabric, which you do not want. Hold the clothing taut and horizontal in front of you. Blow the makeup completely away from you so none of the powdered makeup gets back on your clothing. Holding a section of the tights in one hand, use them to gently brush away at the stain. This brushing motion will pick up any remaining powdered makeup. Keep brushing until all the makeup is gone.
Summary:
Find an old pair of tights to remove powders like foundation, blushes, and eyeshadows. Remove excess makeup from clothing. Brush the stain with tights.