| How to Grill Beans Posted: 09 Apr 2021 05:00 PM PDT If it seems like a hassle to fire up the grill just for your main dish, learn to grill a few sides. Green beans are a great choice since you can cook them while your main dish rests, and the grill gives them a fantastic smoky flavor. If you don't want the beans to char on the outside, just wrap them in a foil pouch. Follow our simple suggestions and you'll soon be sitting down to tender green beans, hot off the grill! [Edit]Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high. - Turn half of the gas burners to high or light a chimney of briquettes. Once they're hot and lightly covered with ash, carefully pour them onto the grill grate. Pop the lid on the grill and let it heat for about 5 minutes before you toss the beans on.[1]
[Edit]Trim of green beans. - Rinse the beans and snap the ends off of them. You don't need to trim off much from each end—snap or slice off about from the end of each bean. Then, put the trimmed beans into a bowl.[2]
[Edit]Season the beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper. - Drizzle of olive oil over the beans. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Then, use your hands or tongs to toss the beans until they're evenly coated and seasoned.[3]
- For a spicy kick, toss leave out the salt, and mix in 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of cajun seasoning.
[Edit]Lay the beans on the grill grate. - Brush the grill grate with oil and lay the beans directly on the grate. Arrange them perpendicular to the grate so they don't fall through. If you're worried about them falling through the gaps, you can toss the beans into a grill basket and set it directly on the grill grate.[4]
[Edit]Grill the beans for 3 minutes, turning them once. - Put the lid down and cook the beans for about a minute. Then, lift the lid and use tongs to carefully flip the beans over. Lower the lid and cook the beans until they're tender.[5]
- It's totally fine to cook the beans longer if you like them soft.
[Edit]Remove the beans and stir in flavors like lemon or garlic. - Transfer the grilled beans to a serving dish and taste one. Season the beans with more salt or pepper if you think they need it. Now's also the time to stir in a few cloves of minced garlic or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if you like.[6]
- It's important to wait until after grilling to use garlic since it burns easily and tastes bitter.
- Scatter freshly shaved Parmesan over the beans if you want a strong umami kick.
[Edit]Serve the grilled beans with your meal. - You can also toss the grilled beans with other grilled veggies to make a salad. Mix in grilled tomatoes, sliced onions, roasted radishes, or tender chunks of potatoes, for instance.
- Refrigerate leftover beans in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- If you'd rather steam the beans than char them, you can wrap them in a foil pouch and toss it directly onto the grill. Cook the beans for about 3 minutes.
- Want to save a little time? Buy a package of trimmed green beans in the produce department instead of cutting or snapping the beans yourself.
- Grilled beans are great with chopped, cooked bacon or sausage.
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| How to Name an Online Store Posted: 09 Apr 2021 09:00 AM PDT You've put in the hard work of creating a business, but now you need a name! Take your time to come up with a creative name that describes what you sell or offer. It helps if it's catchy and easy to remember. By coming up with a thoughtful name and doing your research, you'll make it easier to connect with customers so your business thrives. [Edit]Choose a name that describes what you sell. - Customers will immediately be able to tell what you offer. You can be as specific or general as you like. For example, you might call your store The Tea Trading Company so customers know exactly what you sell. You could also use a more general name if you sell a variety of things.[1]
- For example, call your store Tea Nutritious if you also sell supplements, essential oils, and other lifestyle goods.
[Edit]Use your real name for a personal touch. - Choose your name or a combination to create a totally unique store. Really unusual names will automatically stand out, but you can still use more common names for your store. Go with just your name, like Townsend's, or pair your name with what you sell like Smith's Books.[2]
- You can also hyphenate names to make a store—just remember that it should be easy for your customers to remember and find online. For example, combine your last name with a business partner's last name, like Bennet-Patel.
- You can use your first name, too! Stick with just the name or pair it with your industry. For example, use Sabine or Sabine's Flowers.
[Edit]Pick a name that describes everything that you sell or offer. - Instead of listing a single product, your name should speak to your customers. For instance, name your store Optimal Cleaning if you sell a variety of cleaning supplies and equipment for housekeepers.[3]
- This type of name casts a broad net for customers. You may gain customers who aren't exactly sure what they want to buy. For example, someone looking for luxury items like candles or bath bombs might buy several things from a shop called Ultimate Relaxation.
[Edit]Play around with alliteration. - Pair two words that start with the same letter to make a catchy name. One of the words should describe the industry or product you sell. Then, choose a word that adds value or interest and put them together. Titles with alliteration are often easier to remember.[4]
- For example, if you sell sheets and bedding that are high quality, you could call your store Luxury Linens. You may call a cutting-edge clothing store Fashion Forward, for instance.
[Edit]Try a name generator. - Generators are great ways to get ideas if you're feeling stuck. Sometimes, the pressure of coming up with a great name can make it hard to come up with ideas! To get the creative juices flowing, use an online business name generator. You just type in a keyword that you want the title to include, then the site will generate dozens of names for you to choose from.[5]
[Edit]Select a name that's easy to spell. - Ensure that your name is easy to search, especially if people hear it. You've probably seen websites or stores that take a word and drop a letter or two. Although this might look edgy and you may have a better chance of finding an available domain, people may not remember the specialized spelling, especially if they're hearing about your store from a friend or radio ad.[6]
- For example, instead of naming your store Kitchn Essentials, spell kitchen correctly so people are more likely to find it.
[Edit]Come up with a name customers can remember. - Keep the name short and distinctive so you stand out from the competition. It might help to brainstorm a list of potential store names. Cross off any that are lengthy or sound too similar to stores that sell the same products. Then, wait a few days and look at the list with fresh eyes—think about the name that you remember most or see which name jumps out at you.[7]
- Sometimes, time is all you need to narrow down your store name, especially if you keep looking at the same list of names without getting anywhere.
[Edit]Use an acronym for your business name. - Abbreviate or shorten a business name so it's catchier. This is really useful if you already have a name that's several words long. Instead of going with a lengthy store name, shorten it to just the first letter of each word. For example, instead of using Global Book Store, you could use GBS.[8]
- Consider using an acronym if the domain name for the full name is already taken.
[Edit]Go with your brand name if you have an established business. - Use the name of your product if you want customers to identify your brand. If you have a creatively named product that you sell, it's totally fine to use the name for your store. For example, if you have a luxury clothing line called Republic Cashmere, call your online store Republic Cashmere, too![9]
- Keep in mind that it might take a while for your brand name to rank high on search engines.
[Edit]Ask for feedback. - Find out what friends and family think about the store name. They'll give you valuable first impressions like what they think about when you say the name or if it reminds them of other stores. If you have an unusual name, ask them if they could spell it to type it into a browser.[10]
- Keep in mind that you might need to make slight adjustments based on their feedback. They may tell you that the name is too similar to another brand or that it's too long, for instance.
[Edit]Check the domain name availability. - You can also run searches about similar domain names. This can prevent confusion or legal issues if your store name is too similar to a trademarked name. To see if a name is available, type it into a domain name search engine. It will tell you if the name is available or if someone already owns it.[11]
- Read the fine print to see how often you'll need to renew your domain name registration. Some sites renew every year or you could ask about 5 to 10-year renewal options.
[Edit]Trademark the store name. - Prevent other people from using your store name to protect your brand. This is especially important if you plan on expanding your business or think you might sell it in the future. Check with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to trademark the name so you have administrative control over it.[12]
- Give yourself time to come up with the name. If you're under a lot of pressure to quickly name your store, it can be hard to come up with a name you really like.
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| How to Extend the Range of a Garage Door Posted: 09 Apr 2021 01:00 AM PDT It's frustrating to struggle with your garage door opener at the end of a long day, but luckily, there are a few simple tricks that might help you extend the range of your remote. The typical range of a garage door opener is about , but a number of things can affect how well it works. Improving the range of your opener might be as simple as changing out your batteries, although in some cases, you might need to relocate the transmitter to avoid interference from other devices. [Edit]Check whether the car visor interferes with the remote. - Hold the remote in your hand if it's clipped to your visor. Then, press the button to open your garage. If the opener works fine when you're holding it, but it doesn't work on the visor, there may be something in the visor interfering with the signal. In that case, extending the range on your opener might not make much of a difference—you just won't be able to use the remote from the visor.[1]
[Edit]Replace the battery. - This simple fix only takes a few minutes. A failing battery can definitely impact how well your garage door opener works.[2] To replace the battery in most remotes, remove the visor clip, then gently pry off the back cover with a flat-head screwdriver. Use the screwdriver to carefully pop out the old battery, then simply press the new battery into place and replace the cover.[3]
- Most garage door openers use a 2032 button battery, although some do use different sizes.
- If you've recently changed the batteries but they still aren't working, test them with a battery tester. If the battery sat on the shelf for a long time before you bought it, it might have been dead when it got to you.
[Edit]Extend your antenna. - Use this simple fix to boost your range. Find the antenna on your garage door opener—it's typically just an insulated wire hanging from the device. Turn off the power to your garage, then use wire strippers to cut off about of insulation from the end of the wire. Then, cut about of low-voltage copper wire and strip from one end of that, as well. Twist the two bare ends of wire together and wrap them in electrical cord, then stretch the new wire down the beam that supports your garage door when it's open. Secure the wire near your garage door.[4]
- If you'd like, you can feed the new antenna over your garage door so it goes outside. This will boost your signal even more, but it's fine to leave it inside the door if you don't want to see the wire.[5]
- You can use any wire you happen to have lying around, including stereo, ethernet, or telephone wire.[6]
[Edit]Replace your remote if it's more than 10 years old. - Try this if you think the contacts might be worn out. As the remote ages and the contacts wear down, the remote is no longer able to send a strong signal to the transmitter. Over time, this will affect the range of the garage door opener. You can purchase a replacement remote from most big-box stores that sell home improvement supplies.[7]
- If the remote sat for a long time with old batteries, the circuits are likely corroded. In that case, the remote probably needs to be replaced even if it's less than 10 years old.[8]
[Edit]Change the frequency of an older opener. - Flip the frequency switches if your remote has them. Older garage door remotes communicate with the transmitter on a certain frequency. This frequency is determined by a series of switches, known as DIP switches. Open the back of your remote and look for these switches—there might be 9 or 12, depending on the model of your opener. Then, look at your transmitter, or the box inside your garage that controls the opener, and find the corresponding switches. Alternate some of the switches from their current position—just make sure they match exactly on the remote and the transmitter.[9]
- It's better to use a random pattern for the switches, rather than putting them all in a straight row—that will make it less likely for someone to be able to copy your RF signal and open your garage door.
- If your transmitter works on a frequency but it doesn't have switches, you can install an external receiver near the garage door opener that will convert the frequency for you.
[Edit]Replace your lightbulbs if they're causing interference. - Unplug your garage lights to see if that's the problem. Some devices emit radio signals that can interfere with your garage door opener. LED and fluorescent lights are a frequent culprit, so if you have them installed in your garage, try unplugging them for a few minutes. If the range on your garage door opener improves when the lights are unplugged, try replacing the bulbs with a different brand.[10]
- If you don't want to replace your lightbulbs, it may help to install a ferrite clip around the power cord on the box that controls your garage door opener. Simply clamp the clip around the power cord and snap it into place to help block out RF interference. You can order these cores online or purchase them from an electronic store.
[Edit]Move the opener control box if you can't remove the interference. - Place it further away from other electrical devices. There are a number of devices that could cause interference, including automated sprinkler systems or lights, surge protectors, and alarms. If you're able to identify what's causing the interference and it's not an option to move it, moving the box that controls your garage door opener may help solve the problem. Just keep in mind that you may need to have a professional do the installation for you.[11]
- For instance, if you have a cable running along the back of your garage that's causing interference, re-installing your garage door opener box toward the front of your garage may help.
- Unfortunately, it can be hard to pinpoint what's exactly causing the problem—it could be something like a nearby airport or radio tower, for instance.[12]
[Edit]Reprogram the remote if it uses a code. - Reset the remote if it's no longer responding at all. If your garage door opener isn't working, something may have happened to reset the code it transmits to the receiver.[13] While the process may vary depending on your garage door opener, most major brands have a button on the opener or the wall control that says "Learn." Press this button, then press and hold the button on your opener that you want to use to open the door.[14]
- If the button is on the box that controls your garage door opener, it will be near the base of the antenna.
- Depending on your model, you may hear a click on the garage door, or you might see flashing lights on the remote that indicate the programming worked.
- When you're finished, press the button again to make sure the garage door opens.
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