| How to Replace a Keurig Water Filter Posted: 03 Dec 2017 04:00 PM PST The popular Keurig coffee machines brew cups of coffee by running water through single-serving plastic cartridges. Each Keurig contains a small charcoal filter, which purifies the water that ends up in your cup of coffee. These filters need to be changed about once every two months.[1] To swap out the Keurig filter for a new one, you'll first need to open the top of the machine and remove the old filter. Soak the new filter before replacing it in the machine. If you have a Keurig model 2.0 (or later), be sure to set the electronic reminder for your next filter change. EditRemoving the Old Filter - Remove the top of the Keurig water reservoir. In most Keurig models, the water reservoir is located on the left-hand side of the machine. Fully removing the reservoir's top will give you access to the water filter.
- You can change the filter if there is water in the reservoir, or if the reservoir is empty.
- Pull out the filter unit. The handle portion of the upper filter holder will be sticking up in the water reservoir. Grasp the handle firmly, and pull it out of the reservoir.[2]
- The bottom of the filter-holder unit will be locked into plastic grooves on the bottom of the water reservoir. You may need to rock the filter-holder unit back in place or give it a sharp tug to remove it.
- Open the filter holder and discard the used filter. Use your thumb and index finger to pinch in the clips that hold the upper and lower portions of the filter holder together. Separate the parts of the filter holder, and pull out the fabric filter.[3]
- The old filter can be thrown away in your kitchen trash can.
EditInstalling the New Filter - Purchase a new Keurig filter package. Keurig water filters are not sold individually, so you'll need to buy a set. They're commonly sold in groups of 6 or 12. You can find Keurig filters sold in the same stores that sell Keurig machines.[4] Check any business or department stores that sell housewares, including Bed Bath and Beyond, Sears, Target, and larger grocery stores.
- If you'd rather shop online, Keurig filters are sold through major retailers like Amazon and Walmart. Also check the websites of business that stock housewares.
- Filter sets are relatively inexpensive. Depending on the number of individual filters in a package, the cost can range between $5 and $10.
- Soak the filter in water for 5 to 10 minutes. Before you install the new filter in your Keurig and make the first cup of coffee, the filter needs to soak and absorb water. Fill a cup or bowl partway with water, and drop the filter in. Make sure that the filter is completely submerged while it's soaking.[5]
- The filter will float initially, but will have absorbed water and sunk to the bottom of the cup or bowl after 10 minutes.
- Rinse the filter. For best results, rinse the filter off with tap water after it has finished soaking. Keep the tap water on a medium flow, and rinse the filter for a full 60 seconds.[6]
- Rinse the lower filter holder. The lower filter holder will have a thin mesh layer on its bottom side. Rinse this off with tap water to remove any dirt or impurities that may have built up during normal use.[7]
- Give the sides of the lower filter holder a quick rinse too.
- Replace the filter in the filter-housing unit. Place the new filter in the top portion of the filter holder, with its rounded top-side facing up. Then, place the lower filter holder in place. The mesh bottom of the lower filter holder should cover up the flat bottom of the fabric filter. Snap the 2 sides of the filter holder in place around the filter.[8]
- Turn the replacement dial ahead 2 months. The replacement dial is located on top of the handle of the filter replacement unit. It's about the size of your thumb, and will list numbers 1–12 (each of which stands for the corresponding month). Twist the dial clockwise until the indicator points to the month 2 ahead of the current month.[9]
- So, if it's currently October (month 10), set the replacement dial to 12 (December).
- The Keurig will use this setting to trigger its electronic reminder in 2 months. However, you need to set the reminder manually.
- Set the Keurig to remind you about the next filter change. Your Keurig has a setting which enables it to alert you to change the water filter every 2 months. If you've correctly turned the replacement dial 2 months ahead, you can turn on the reminder through the electronic menu. Navigate to "Settings," and select "Water Filter Reminder." Select "Enable."[10]
- Based on the specific model and generation of your Keurig machine, its menu may slightly differ.
- Older models (prior to Keurig 2.0) may not have the electronic reminder function.
- Insert the water filter unit into the Keurig reservoir. Once you've reassembled the filter unit, put the unit back into the Keurig's water filter. The external side of the lower filter holder will snap into place when pressed down firmly into the bottom of the reservoir.[11]
- If the filter doesn't click into place, check to see that you've properly aligned the grooves on the bottom of the lower filter holder with the raised plastic on the floor of the Keurig's water reservoir.
- It's recommended that you still change your Keurig filter every 2 months even if you only use spring or distilled water in the machine.[12] The filter can still become clogged with impurities.
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| How to Fake a Fever Posted: 03 Dec 2017 08:00 AM PST If you want to get out of something by faking a fever, you can do so by making your face warm, flushed, and sweaty. You can also warm up a thermometer for "proof" of your illness. If you add a few other symptoms, such as low energy and a sniffly nose, you'll be well on your way to skipping school, practice, or that boring dinner you've been dreading. However, it's usually better to just be honest about why you don't want to go, rather than risk getting in trouble. EditMaking Yourself Warm, Flushed, and Sweaty - Heat your forehead with a hot water bottle or heating pad. The hot water bottle trick is a classic one when faking a fever. Press a hot water bottle against your forehead for a few minutes to make it feel warm to the touch. Or, use a heating pad on a low setting to warm your forehead, but make sure you put something between your face and the heating pad, such as a towel. You don't want to burn yourself![1]
- When someone comes in to check on you and feels your forehead, it'll be warm enough that they'll think you have a fever.
- Eat spicy foods to raise your temperature naturally. Spicy foods, like jalapeños, chiles, or peppers, can actually increase your body temperature. If you have something like this on hand, eat a little bit to raise your temperature naturally. Don't overdo it, though—you don't want to get sick or be in serious pain from eating something too spicy![2]
- Exercise or hide out under a blanket to make yourself look flushed. The simplest thing to do is to cover your head with a blanket for a few minutes. The reflected heat will make you look flushed, as well as increase the temperature of your forehead. Alternatively, do some exercises, like jumping jacks or jogging in place, to make your face flushed. The added rosiness to your skin will make the fever act more believable.[3]
- Press a washcloth to your skin or spritz your face to make yourself sweaty. Run a washcloth under warm water for a few minutes. Once it's warm, place it over your face, leave it there for a few minutes, then take it off. Or, you could spritz your face with a fine mist from a spray bottle full of water, instead. Make sure your face isn't soaked—you only want the appearance of sweaty, clammy skin.[4]
EditRaising the Temperature of the Thermometer - Run the thermometer under hot water for a quick fix. If you're trying to convince someone you have a fever, you may need to fake a thermometer reading. One way to increase the temperature on a thermometer is to use hot water. Place the tip under a tap with warm water, and leave it there until you see the temperature go over .[5]
- However, don't let it heat past —you could be busted for lying or get rushed to the hospital unnecessarily!
- Shake a mercury thermometer to increase the reading. Shaking a mercury thermometer while holding the tip can make the temperature higher. Be careful, though, because if you are too violent, it will reach an impossibly high temperature. Also, don't shake so hard that you shatter the glass.[6]
- A mercury thermometer has a metal tip on 1 end. The rest of the thermometer is glass and has numbers printed on it. The mercury rises in the thermometer to show the temperature.
- Hold it by the metal tip when shaking it. Point the rest of the thermometer towards the floor, and shake it back and forth so that the temperature reading increases.
- Heat a digital thermometer by rubbing the tip between your fingers. Hold the thermometer as still as you can with 1 hand. Hold the tip of the thermometer in between your thumb and index finger on the other hand. Rub your thumb and finger together as fast as you can to raise the reading on the thermometer.[7]
- A digital thermometer is usually a plastic frame with a metal tip and a digital readout on the other end.
- Eat or drink something warm before having your temp taken by mouth. If someone will be watching you take your temperature, you can increase the temperature of your mouth before the reading. Eat or drink something warm, like soup or tea, just before they take your temperature. Don't make it so hot that you burn your mouth, though! Hold a little bit of the food or drink in your mouth for a few seconds before swallowing.[8]
- You could even save some of the warm liquid under your tongue to stick the thermometer in during the reading.
EditAdding Symptoms - Say that you're cold, not hot. People with a fever often feel cold, even though their skin is warm to the touch. If someone comes to check on you, be sure you're under the covers or are wearing warm clothes. Tell them you're cold and think you have a fever. Add a few subtle shivers in to make your act more convincing.[9]
- Act like you're tired. If you want to fake a fever, you can't be bouncing around like you feel good. You need to be dragging your feet and acting like you don't have any energy. For instance, lean on your arm when sitting like you can hardly keep your head up. You can also keep your eyes partially closed, as if they're too heavy to fully open.[10]
- Pretend that you don't have an appetite. Another symptom of a fever is a lack of appetite. If someone asks if they can get you anything, don't ask for a hamburger and fries! Instead, ask for water, tea, or juice. Save the snacking for when you're all alone, or ask for something simple, like toast or soup.[11]
- Sniffle, sneeze, or cough to fake a cold. Cold symptoms often go hand in hand with a fever, so you could add a few sniffles, a cough, or sneeze to your act. Scatter some tissues around your bed or room to make it look more believable.[12]
- Eating spicy food can also make your nose run!
- Fake a headache or stomachache instead of a cold. If you aren't confident faking cold symptoms, complain of either a headache or a stomachache instead. Hold the part of your body that you say doesn't feel good. If you pretend to have a stomachache, go to the bathroom and wait for longer than usual before coming back out.[13]
- For instance, you could say, "My tummy really hurts."
- Don't overdo it. Your act should be realistic, not dramatic and unbelievable. Add only 1 or 2 symptoms to the "fever" and don't act as though you are dying from a mystery illness. If you take it too far, the person could either realize you're faking or believe the act and want to take you to the doctor.[14]
- For instance, you don't want to be coughing, saying you need to vomit, and moaning while you roll on the floor. That's a bit too much.
EditConfessing If You're Caught - Admit you're faking if someone confronts you. If your parent catches you heating up the thermometer or pressing a hot water bottle to your head, admit that you are trying to fake a fever. Though you might be tempted to deny what you're doing, continuing the act when you've already been caught will only get you in more trouble.[15]
- For instance, you could say, "You're right, Mom. I was only pretending to be sick."
- Explain why you're faking sick. Your parents are likely going to be pretty upset that you were taking such extreme measures to stay home from school, practice, or other obligations. Be honest about the reason you don't want to go, rather than creating more lies. Share your feelings without making excuses.[16]
- For example, you could say, "I have a huge history test today and I didn't study. I was faking sick so that I wouldn't fail the test."
- Apologize for lying. Now that you've come clean, sincerely apologize for trying to trick them. Make it clear that you know what you did is wrong, and agree to be more honest in the future. Recognize that they might find it hard to trust you now that you've been caught in a lie.[17]
- Accept the consequences. Your parents might ground you, take away privileges, or otherwise discipline you for lying. Rather than arguing or talking back, accept the consequences for lying and avoid doing it again. You can work to earn back their trust by being honest, responsible, and helpful.[18]
- if you want, wear excessive amount of clothing when you sleep. But wake up 10minutes earlier to take them off and tell your mom or dad you're "kind of hot and have a stomach ache"!
- Faking a fever can get you in trouble and cause the person you lied to not to trust you any longer. It's often better to just do the thing you don't want to, rather than pretending to be sick.
- Never take medicine for an illness you don't have—it can actually make you sick!
- Do not stick a thermometer in the microwave. It will not raise the temperature, and you'll destroy the thermometer and likely the microwave.
- Don't put an onion in your armpit to increase your body temperature! It doesn't work and it will only make you smell like onions.
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| How to Style Relaxed Hair Posted: 03 Dec 2017 12:00 AM PST Relaxed hair is when you chemically straighten it. The result is beautiful, straight locks. Unfortunately, your natural texture will show at the roots as your hair begins to grow out. This can make styling relaxed hair tricky. If you don't take care to hide the roots, the difference will be obvious and betray your secret. Although the styling possibilities for relaxed hair are endless, there are some styles that work better in terms of hair texture and roots. EditCreating Simple Styles with Relaxed Hair - Wear your hair loose. For a sleek, chic look, straighten your hair and wear it slicked back.[1] For something fancier, curl your hair using a 2-inch (5-cm) curling iron. Finger-comb your hair to get soft, voluminous waves.[2]
- Dress up a straight, slicked back style with a headband.[3]
- Switch up a wavy style by parting it off to the side instead of the center.
- Braid damp hair and let it dry overnight for tight curls. Dampen your hair first, then divide it into 6 to 8 sections. Tightly braid each section, then allow your hair to air dry overnight. Undo the braids the following day, then gently loosen the curls with your fingers.[4]
- If the ends are too straight, curl them with a thin curling rod to conceal them.
- Curl your hair using foam rollers for larger curls. You can use the spongy type or you can use the long, bendy type. Allow your hair to air dry or speed things up with a drying hood. Take the curlers out, then shape the curls using your fingers and a little bit of hair oil. Do not brush or fluff the curls out; leave them tight and springy.[5]
- Switch things up by doing a side part. If you usually wear your hair parted down the center, use the handle of a rat-tail comb to give it a deep side part instead. Begin the part above one of your eyebrows, then angle it towards the back-center of your crown. You can combine this look with long, loose hair, ponytails, or even braids.[6]
- This looks especially chic when paired with short, jaw-length bobs.[7]
- Cut some long, straight bangs if you are willing to commit. Anything that touches your eyebrows or just skims the top will look great. Keep in mind that you will need to relax your hair regularly to hide any regrowth; you will also need to trim your bangs every couple of weeks to maintain their length.[8]
- You can also straighten your roots with a flat iron between relaxing treatments.
- Maintain your look between treatments. Despite the name, relaxing your hair can be very harsh and damaging. When your natural roots start to show, you can straighten them with a flat iron instead of reaching for the chemicals. Keep your hair healthy by trimming it every 6 weeks, and deep-conditioning it every 1 to 2 weeks.[9]
- You don't have to straighten all of your roots. The visible ones around your part and hairline will be enough.
EditStyling Relaxed Hair with Ponytails, Updos, and Scarves - Try a top knot for a sleek and chic look. Moisturize your hair with coconut oil or olive oil, then smooth it down with a boar bristle brush. Pull it up into a high ponytail, then twist it until it starts to coil in on itself. Finish coiling the rope into a bun, then secure it with another hair tie at the base.[10]
- Another alternative would be to do a bun using a bun maker, a bun form, or a rolled up sock (sock bun).[11]
- Try a side-swept ponytail. Use the handle of a rat-tail comb to create a deep side part that starts above your left eyebrow and angles towards the back-center of your crown. Pull your hair back into a loose, low ponytail. Position it on the left side of your nape and secure it with a hair tie.[12]
- Give the ponytail more volume by teasing it or adding gentle waves to it with a 2-inch (5-cm) curling iron.
- Dress the ponytail up with a pretty hair accessory.
- You can do this style on the right side instead, if you prefer.
- Combine a low ponytail with a braid if you have long hair. Pull your hair into a high or low ponytail and secure it with a hair tie. Split the ponytail into 3 sections, then braid it. When you get to the end of your hair, secure it with another hair tie.[13]
- Give a short ponytail some bounce with a curling iron. Pull your hair up into a high ponytail and secure it with a hair tie. Use a large curling iron to curl the ends under the ponytail to give it some bound. Wrap a thin strand of hair around the hair tie, then secure it with a bobby pin.[14]
- Add length to a ponytail with extensions. Pull your hair into a high ponytail and secure it with a hair tie. Get a ponytail extension that matches your hair color, then secure it to the base of your ponytail. How you secure it depends on the attachment: claw clip or drawstring.[15]
- You can find these types of extensions online, in wig shops, and in well-stocked beauty supply shops.
- Try a faux hawk or side hawk after the curls start to come out. If you curl relaxed hair, the curls will eventually come out. If the curls are chin-length or shorter, pull all of your hair up on top of your head and secure it with a long banana clip. Use your fingers to shape and position the curls as desired.[16]
- Use your fingers to shape and position a few curls so that they drape across your forehead.
- Cover your hair with a scarf or turban. This is a great alternative if you are having a bad hair day, need something to complete your outfit, or simply don't feel like doing much with your hair. Depending on your hair length, pull it up into a ponytail or bun first. Next, choose a silk or satin scarf that matches your outfit, then wrap it around your head.[17]
EditStyling Relaxed Hair when Transitioning - Wear your hair in a protective hairstyle. This includes things like box braids, twists, buns, Marley twists, and braided crowns. Not only will it look stylish, but it will also help conceal regrowth while keeping your hair safe and healthy.[18]
- If you are doing a braid out, consider doing it while your hair is wet. This way, you can take the braids out the next day and have beautiful curls![19]
- Try a Dutch or French braid if you have long hair. This will not only protect your hair, but also help conceal any regrowth. Smooth down the hair around your hairline with edge control first, then comb your hair back. Do a Dutch braid or a French braid, then finish off with a regular braid. If you have bangs, you can leave them out for a more stylish look.[20]
- Be sure to pull the ends of your hair under the elastic to protect them.
- If the ending braid looks thin, fold it under itself, towards the nape of your neck, then tuck it into place.
- Try a messy bun for something quick and chic. Pull your hair up into a high ponytail, then secure it with a hair tie. Twist the ponytail into a rope, coil it into a loose bun, then secure it with another hair tie. Smooth down any stray strands of hair around your hairline with edge control.[21]
- Hide regrowth with curls. Get your hair wet first. Next, working in 1-inch (2.5-cm) sections, wrap your hair around foam rollers. Allow your hair to dry overnight, then take the rollers out. This will help conceal the difference in texture between your natural hair and your relaxed hair.[22]
- You can speed things up by drying your hair under a hood instead.
- You can also try straightening regrowth, but this can damage your hair overtime. Foam rollers are much gentler because they don't require heat.
- Wear your hair under a scarf to conceal regrowth. Pull your hair into a bun, then wrap a silk or satin scarf around it. You can also wear a scarf over a protective hairstyle instead, such as cornrows. Make sure that the scarf matches your outfit, however![23]
- Use pomade or edge control cream around your hairline to tame any frizz or wisps.
- Instead of relaxing your hair every couple of weeks, consider doing it every couple of months instead. Wear your hair in ways that conceal the natural roots.
- If your natural roots start to show, you can always straighten them using a flat iron.
- Always apply a heat protectant before using flat irons or curling rods.
- If you just got your hair relaxed, try something simple, such as wearing your hair down, combing it off to the side, or using a curling iron to add gentle waves.
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