| How to Water Air Plants Posted: 24 Jul 2020 05:00 PM PDT Air plants, also known as Tillandsia, are popular, low-maintenance houseplants that don't grow in soil. Instead, they pull the bulk of their needed nutrients from the air! To keep your air plant healthy and happy, it needs water about once a week. Bottled or filtered tap water works best—avoid watering your air plants with distilled water since the distillation process removes important nutrients. [Edit]Soaking Loose Air Plants - Fill a clean tub, bucket, or sink with bottled or filtered tap water. Choose a container or receptacle that can easily accommodate all of your air plants. Add room-temperature bottled or filtered tap water to the container. Make sure you use enough water to fully submerge each clump.[1]
- Always clean out the container before using it to water your air plants.
- Avoid using distilled water for this since the distillation process removes crucial nutrients.[2]
- Submerge your air plants in the water. Air plants don't grow in pots or soil, so you can easily gather the small, loose clumps with your hands. Place each clump in the water bath and push it under the surface. You can soak multiple air plants simultaneously.[3]
- If your air plant is mounted to a surface, like a heavy shell or piece of driftwood, you'll probably need to mist it instead of submerging it.
- Soak the plants for 20-30 minutes and shake off the excess water. The air plants may float up to the surface as they soak, which is fine—just make sure the majority of each clump stays submerged for the full 20-30 minutes. Then, grab each clump, remove it from the bath, and shake it off to get rid of excess water.[4]
- Excess water tends to collect between the center leaves if you don't give them a gentle shake first, which can eventually lead to rot and other issues.
- If your air plants are particularly dry, leave them in the water for up to 1 hour.[5]
- Place each clump upside down on a paper towel to air-dry completely. Air-drying typically takes about 30 minutes, but large or intricate clumps can take longer. You can touch the center leaves with your fingertips to check for moisture. Return the plants to their original locations once they're totally dry.[6]
- Always place clumps upside down to air-dry so excess moisture can drain away.
- Repeat this process weekly to keep air plants healthy. If the leaves look pale-green and feel soft, water the plant more often. Curled or rolled leaves also indicate dehydration.[7]
- During the winter months, you can reduce watering to every 2 weeks.[8]
[Edit]Misting Mounted Air Plants - Fill a plastic spray bottle with bottled or filtered tap water. Use room-temperature water for the best results. Be sure to avoid using distilled water, which doesn't contain the necessary nutrients your air plants need to thrive.[9]
- Spray each clump generously until the water is dripping off the leaves. Misting delivers enough water to your air plant as long as you're generous and thorough. Saturate the plant until water is running off the leaves.[10]
- Mounted air plants often need to be misted because the object they're attached to can't be submerged in water. If the object is porous, bulky, or heavy, it's better to mist the plants.
- Mist your air plants at least once a week to keep them hydrated. Since they're tropical or subtropical in nature, air plants will not last long without steady moisture.[11] Thoroughly mist them at least once a week.
- Water your plants more often if you notice signs of dehydration. Air plants can dry out more easily if you're unable to submerge them in water. To prevent dehydration, watch for leaves that feel soft or look pale green. Leaves may also curl or roll up when they are dehydrated.[12]
- Extremely dehydrated leaves may turn brown and brittle at the tips.[13]
- A hydrated air plant will look lush with darker green leaves.
- Place mounted air plants in a location that gets good air circulation. Unevaporated moisture can cause air plants to rot. Keeping mounted air plants in an area that gets plenty of air circulation so the leaves can dry completely after each misting session.[14]
- For example, a spacious, uncluttered room that gets plenty of light is a great place for your air plants.
- Make sure the surface your air plant is mounted on does not hold or absorb water. For example, cork would not be a good surface because it soaks up water like a sponge.
- If you live in a frost-free environment, you can keep your air plant outside. Otherwise, keep it indoors so that it stays warm, and plan to water it more often than you would water an air plant kept outside in hot, humid climates.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Soaking Loose Air Plants - Tub, bucket, or sink
- Bottled or filtered tap water
- Paper towels
[Edit]Misting Mounted Air Plants - Plastic spray bottle
- Bottled or filtered tap water
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| How to Try CBD Oil for the First Time Posted: 24 Jul 2020 09:00 AM PDT Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is becoming a popular natural treatment for conditions like anxiety, insomnia, and pain. When you're first trying CBD oil, start by picking the type of CBD product you want to use. Then, choose the right dose for your needs. However, make sure that you're using CBD oil safely by first checking with your doctor. [Edit]Deciding How to Take It - Use a topical CBD oil if you want to treat pain at the site. Massage the CBD oil into your skin if you're treating aches and pains. Apply a few drops of the oil to the palm of your hand, then rub it into the spot you're treating. Add more oil as needed to treat the entire area.[1]
- You may notice pain relief instantly, but it might take 30 minutes for the CBD oil to start working. However, keep in mind that CBD oil may not work for you.
- It's safe to use as much topical oil as you need to get relief.
- Topical CBD oil may work for up to 5 hours.[2]
- Use a tincture for quick relief of anxiety, insomnia, or widespread pain. A tincture may start working in as little as 15-30 minutes. Measure out 1 dose of tincture using the eyedropper that came with your product and squeeze the drops under your tongue. Hold the tincture under your tongue for 30 seconds before swallowing it.[3]
- Your tincture may come in a spray bottle. If this is the case, apply 1 spritz to the inside of each cheek.
- Tinctures often come in flavors, so look for 1 that appeals to you.
- If CBD oil works for you, the benefits of the tincture should last for up to 2-4 hours.
- Take CBD oil capsules for an easy, convenient option. CBD oil capsules ensure you get the same dosage each time, but they may take longer to work since they have to go through your digestive system. Read the label on your CBD capsules to find the right dose. Then, take your CBD capsules as directed.[4]
- If CBD oil works for you, the capsules may start working in 30 minutes. However, it could take as long as 2-4 hours to feel the results. Typically, the benefits of CBD oil capsules last for 4-6 hours.[5]
- Experiment with edibles if you can wait 2-4 hours to feel the effects. CBD edibles are a fun, easy option for trying CBD oil. While they take longer to work than other delivery methods, they also provide longer-lasting effects. Choose CBD edibles that are tasty to you. Check the label on the product to ensure you consume the right serving size.[6]
- Serving sizes may be small for some edibles. For instance, 1-2 gummies or candies is a normal serving size for CBD treats.
- If CBD oil works for you, edibles may provide benefits for up to 4-6 hours.
[Edit]Finding the Right Dose - Check the dosage instructions if you're using a commercial product. Read the label on your CBD product to get the dosage recommendation for the product you're using. Then, follow the manufacturer's dosage recommendations to use the product safely.[7]
- If there's a dosage range, start with the lowest recommended dose and slowly increase your dose until you find one that works for you.
- If your product container doesn't have a dosage recommendation, visit the company's website or check with a local dispensary.
- Experiment to find the best dose for your needs. There's no standard dose for CBD oil, and everyone's body is different. You may need to try different dosage amounts to find what works for you. Start with the lowest recommended dose for the product you're using to see how it affects you. Then, slowly increase your dose until you find what works for you. [8]
- Since the bioavailability of CBD oil can vary, it's likely that you'll absorb some products better than others. You may need to adjust your dosage depending on the product you're using.
- Use the smallest dosage that provides the benefits you want. Fortunately, you won't overdose on CBD oil, so you don't need to worry about taking too much. However, there are side effects that can occur with high dosages, such as stomach aches, irritability, and extreme fatigue. To help you get the benefits you want with minimal risk of side effects, stick to the lowest dose that works for you.[9]
- It's unlikely that you'll develop a tolerance to CBD oil. However, it's okay to increase your dose if you feel like you're no longer noticing the benefits of the CBD.
- Ask your doctor for the best dose to treat a medical condition. Your doctor may be your best resource for helping your find the right CBD oil dose for you. Talk to your doctor about what you want to use CBD oil to treat. Then, ask them for their dosage recommendation for your unique needs.[10]
- Your doctor may recommend a brand or delivery method that's best for your needs.
[Edit]Using CBD Oil Safely - Talk to your doctor before using CBD oil. While CBD oil is generally safe, it's not right for everyone. It can interact with some medications and might worsen certain conditions. Check with your doctor before using any CBD products to make sure they're safe for you.[11]
- Explain what you're using the CBD oil to treat so your doctor can give you their best advice.
- Tell your doctor about any medications you're already taking and if you're pregnant or nursing.
- Call your doctor if you experience side effects. Although it's rare, you might experience side effects while using CBD oil, especially when taking a high dose. These side effects usually go away quickly, so you don't need to worry. However, it's best to check with your doctor if you notice the following side effects:[12]
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Diarrhea
- Reduced Appetite
- Buy products from a reputable supplier. Before you purchase a CBD product, research the supplier to make sure they have good reviews and a professional website. In addition, review any third-party lab reports to ensure you know exactly what's in the product you're using. Because CBD is not FDA-regulated, it's important to use your best judgement when selecting the product you want to try.[13]
- If you have friends who use CBD oil, ask them which products they recommend.
- Your doctor or pharmacist may also be able to recommend a product for you.
- Use CBD oil at home until you know how it affects you. CBD will not get you high, but it could make you feel very tired. You may even fall asleep easily. When you first start using CBD oil, choose a time when you know you'll be safe at home and don't have any pressing responsibilities.[14]
- For instance, you don't want to try it at work and end up asleep at your desk.
- Although CBD oil is legal in many areas, it's still illegal in some locations. Check the laws where you live before purchasing CBD products.[15]
[Edit]Warnings - Always check with your doctor before using CBD oil to make sure it's safe for you. This is especially important if you're taking any medications or have a medical condition.[16]
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| How to Close a Bag of Chips by Folding It Posted: 24 Jul 2020 01:00 AM PDT If you don't have a bag clip, you have a few options when it comes to keeping your chips fresh. The easiest way to do this is to fold the top of the bag over itself multiple times after forcing the excess air out. If you do this, store your chips with the folds facing down and place a heavy object over the folds to keep the bag sealed. Another option is to fold the corners towards the middle of the bag before folding a few layers on top of the corners. Then, stick your thumbs in the corner folds and turn them over the top of the bag to create an airtight seal. [Edit]Creating a Simple Fold - Lay the bag down and smooth the bag out to remove air. Shake the bag a little to let the chips settle at the bottom of your bag. Set your bag of chips on its back so that the label is facing up. Smooth down the top portion of the bag 3-4 times until its flat. Work from the bottom of the bag to the top to remove the excess air from the bag.[1]
- This method is easy, but it won't keep the air out unless you store the opening under a heavy item.
- The more air there is the bag, the faster your chips will become stale.
- Fold the opening of the bag on top of itself. Rotate the bag so that the opening of the bag is facing you. Grip the corners of the open end with your index finger on top of the bag and your thumbs underneath. Fold the top of the bag over on top of itself to close the bag.[2]
- Continue folding the bag in layers. With your first fold completed, press down along the seam where you folded it. Then, slide your thumb underneath the fold and grab the top of the bag. Create an additional fold that is the same size as your first fold. Repeat the process until you've created 5-6 folds.[3]
- Press down along the top of the bag after each fold to keep it closed.
- Store the bag upside down on top of itself. Take your bag and flip it upside down so that the folds are on the bottom of the bag. Your bag of chips should stay folded automatically. To keep the folds from unraveling over time, place a vase, bowl, or something heavy on top of the folds to keep them weighed down.[4]
- Your folds may slowly come undone if you don't weigh them down at all.
[Edit]Making a Stronger Fold - Lay the bag on a table and flatten the top to remove excess air. Shake your bag a little to collect the chips at the bottom of the bag. Place your bag on a flat surface and lay it on its back so that the label is facing up. Then, use the palm of your hand to flatten the upper half of the bag. Do this 4-5 times to crease the sides of the bag.[5]
- This method creates the best seal but it requires a little more work. You'll also need more of the bag to be empty, so you may not be able to do this if your bag is mostly full.
- This method is really hard to pull off if you have a smaller bag of chips. You're better off simply folding smaller bags over.
- Fold the top corners of the bag towards the middle so they meet. Keeping the bag flat, fold each corner of the opened end towards the middle of the bag. Angle each corner downwards so that both corners meet below the bag's opening.[6]
- Fold the top over the corners. Keep your corners pressed flat as you pinch the top of the bag at the joints where the corners start to angle down towards the middle of the bag. Carefully fold the top of the bag down over the top of the corners.[7]
- Keeping the bag held down shouldn't be difficult. The easiest way to do it is to use your middle, ring, and pinky fingers to press them into the table while you're folding.
- Continue folding the top of the bag until you have 2-3 layers. Take your fold and repeat the process. Grab the top of your first fold and create a second fold that's the same size as your first layer. Repeat this process until you've created 2-3 layers. You must have at least of the corners available below your folds for this to work.[8]
- Press your palm flat into the folded sections of the bag to flatten them.
- Stick your thumbs into the corner flaps and invert the top of the bag. To seal the bag, hold the folds at the top of the bag down with your index, middle, ring, and pinky fingers. Insert your thumbs between the corners and the bag. Lift the bag up and push your folds down while pulling the corners up to invert the top of the bag and close it on itself.[9]
- Essentially, the tension between the corners and the folds at the top will keep the bag sealed.
[Edit]Warnings - Once a bag of chips has been opened, they will start to go bad. Consume your chips with the next 1-2 weeks to enjoy them while they're fresh.
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| How to Make Emoji Cookies Posted: 23 Jul 2020 05:00 PM PDT Emojis have taken over the language of texting. Instead of sending LOL, you can use a smiley face or a laughing Emoji. Instead of sending your love, you can just send a heart. You can turn these funny faces into cookies to dazzle your friends and family by making sugar cookies as a base and using royal icing to decorate them. [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Sugar Cookies - 1 cup (227 g) of softened butter
- 1.5 cups (300 g) of granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- of vanilla extract
- 2.75 cups (398 g) of flour
- 1 tsp (13 g) of baking soda
- 1/2 tsp (6.5 g) of baking powder
[Edit]Frosting Base - 4 cups (500 g) of confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons (30 g) of meringue powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) of extract (vanilla, lemon, almond)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup (120 to 180 mL) of warm water
- Food coloring
[Edit]Baking Sugar Cookies - Preheat your oven to . Turn your oven on before you start mixing your ingredients, so it will be ready for your cookies. Keep it at so your cookies bake to the perfect consistency.[1]
- Combine butter and sugar in a large bowl. Mix together 1 cup (227 g) of softened butter and 1.5 cups (300 g) of granulated sugar with a baking spatula. Mix them together until they make a smooth mixture.[2]
- If you have a store-bought sugar cookie mix, you can use that instead.
- Beat in 1 egg and vanilla extract. Crack 1 large egg into the bowl and make sure there are no egg shells. Pour in of vanilla extract and stir your mixture until it is smooth.[3]
- Use imitation vanilla extract for a cheaper option.
- Blend in flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Add 2.75 cups (398 g) of flour, 1 tsp (13 g) of baking soda, and 1/2 tsp (6.5 g) of baking powder to your bowl. Stir them in gradually with a baking spatula until your mixture is combined and makes a soft dough.[4]
- Try not to overmix your dough, or you could cause your dough to become more dense.
- Roll out your dough with a rolling pin. Pour a thin layer of flour out on a countertop or cutting board. Use a rolling pin to spread your dough out until it is about thick.[5]
- Using flour helps the dough become less sticky and roll out smoother.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out circles, hearts, and other Emoji shapes. Place a few different cookie cutter shapes, like circles and hearts to make shapes for your Emojis. Cut out all of your shapes until you run out of dough.[6]
- Circles are great for Emoji faces, and you can even use the top of a Christmas tree cookie cutter to make the poo Emoji.
- Add small horns to the top of a circle cookie to make a devil Emoji shape.
- Use a unicorn outline cookie cutter for a cute unicorn Emoji.
- Lay your cookies out on a cookie sheet. Gently pull your shapes up and out of the dough. Lay them out on a baking tray with about in between each cookie.[7]
- Since sugar cookies have a lot of butter in them, you don't need to grease your baking tray.
- Bake your cookies for 8 to 10 minutes. Set your cookies on the middle rack of your oven and take them out when they are hard around the edges. Make sure your cookies don't get too brown, or they could burn.[8]
- Take your cookies out and let them cool. Set your baking tray on your stove top to let your cookies cool down. Wait for about 1 hour or until they get to room temperature.[9]
- If you have a cooling rack, use a spatula to transfer them there to make them cool down faster.
[Edit]Adding a Frosting Base - Make a batch of royal icing. Combine 4 cups (500 g) of confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons (30 g) of meringue powder, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) of vanilla extract, and of water in a mixing bowl. Mix them up until you have smooth and creamy frosting.[10]
- If you have an electric mixer, you can use that to combine your ingredients quickly.
- Add 1 drop of food coloring to small portions of icing. Separate your icing batch into 5 to 6 small, equal portions. Add yellow, pink, red, brown, and black food coloring to 1 bowl of frosting at a time, and leave 1 pure white. Mix together your food coloring and frosting to create bright, vibrant colors.[11]
- If you aren't planning on making a poo Emoji, you don't need any brown frosting.
- Put your frosting into piping bags. Use a baking spatula to spoon different frosting colors into piping bags. Cut the tip off of each bag for a small hole that your frosting can come out of.[12]
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can make your own by stapling together parchment paper in a triangle.
- Make a yellow base on each circle cookie. Draw a yellow outline in frosting around the edge of each circle cookie. Use the frosting to fill in the circle and then let it sit for 10 minutes to harden.[13]
- Letting the frosting harden makes it a better base so it won't blend with your other colors.
- You can also use a purple base for a devil Emoji cookie, or a white base for a unicorn cookie.
- Decorate your heart cookies with pink or red frosting. Pipe an outline of frosting around the edges of each heart cookie. Use the same frosting to fill in the insides of the heart, and then let your cookies sit for at least 10 minutes.[14]
- Add brown frosting to your poo Emoji cookie. Use brown frosting in a piping bag to make a thin outline around your Christmas tree cookie. Then, fill in the middle with the brown frosting and let your cookie sit for 10 minutes.[15]
[Edit]Piping the Details of Your Cookies - Add a white mouth and closed eyes for the smiling emoji. Pipe a rectangular outline near the bottom of a yellow circle cookie and fill it in with white frosting. Use black frosting to create a grid of top and bottom teeth inside the mouth. Then, draw 2 closed eyes in a half moon shape up above for a cute, happy Emoji.[16]
- This is one of the simplest face Emojis to decorate.
- Pipe black sunglasses and a smile for the sunglasses Emoji. Outline thin black sunglasses near the top of a circle cookie. Fill in each lens so they are completely black. Then, pipe a thin smiling mouth underneath the glasses. Let your cookie dry for 10 minutes.[17]
- Add white eyes and a smile to your poo Emoji. Pipe 2 small ovals near the top of your poo Emoji cookie. Use the same white frosting to make a smiling mouth underneath the eyes. Then, add 2 small black dots on the eyes to make pupils and let your cookie dry for about 10 minutes.[18]
- Draw a red heart onto a kissing face for the kissing Emoji. Pipe 1 full eye and 1 winking eye at the top of a yellow circle cookie. Use the same black frosting to make a mouth by drawing a 3 on your cookie. Then, pipe a small red heart near the mouth and fill it in completely. Let your cookie dry for 10 minutes before you serve it.[19]
- You can also add eyebrows to this Emoji to make it more realistic.
- Add blue tears to the laughing Emoji. Pipe 2 eyes in half moon shapes to look like they are closed. Add some raised eyebrows in black above each eye. Use white and black frosting to pipe an open, smiling mouth with a line of white teeth. Then, use blue frosting to pipe 2 large blue tears coming out of the eyes of your Emoji.[20]
- The laughing Emoji is one of the most easily recognizable Emojis.
- Use hearts for eyes for the heart-eyes Emoji. Pipe 2 small hearts in the place of eyes near the top of a yellow circle cookie. Add a simple black mouth that is smiling underneath the eyes for a cute, easily recognizable heart-eyes cookie.[21]
- You can also use large heart sprinkles for the eyes if you have them.
- Decorate a purple cookie with a mean face for the devil Emoji. Draw 2 circular black eyes in the middle of your cookie and put some thick black eyebrows that point downward on top. You can make your devil Emoji smile with a happy face or angry with a frowny face for an evil-looking cookie.[22]
- Since there are 2 devil Emojis, you can choose whichever one you want to make, or even do them both.
- Pipe a small rainbow onto a circle cookie for a rainbow Emoji. Take a blank cookie and use red, yellow, blue, and green to pipe the lines of a rainbow in the center. Use white frosting to make clouds on either side of the emoji, or leave it blank for a more realistic rainbow.[23]
- Add some edible glitter on top of your cookie for an added sparkle.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Mixing bowl
- Baking spatula
- Baking tray
- Piping bags
- Look at the Emojis on your phone for a guide as you decorate your cookies.
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| How to Fix a Separated Zipper Posted: 23 Jul 2020 09:00 AM PDT It's frustrating when zippers break suddenly, such as when their teeth separate and the zipper slider won't open and close them anymore. This can be embarrassing if it's on your pants zipper or if it's on a backpack and all of your things fall out. However, there are several ways of fixing a separated zipper. You can either try to fix the slider itself or realign the zipper by taking it apart and putting it back together. One of these methods is likely to fix the majority of zippers that have separated. [Edit]Reducing the Opening On the Zipper Slider - Inspect the slider on the zipper. Many times when the sides of a zipper separate and won't go back together as you pull the slider, it's because the slider itself is damaged. When you use a zipper often, the slider opening will begin to stretch open a bit. Inspect both ends of the zipper to determine if they have the same opening size. If one end looks wider than the other, then this may be why your zipper failed.[1]
- As the opening increases in size, it puts less pressure on the tracts of the zipper, allowing them to stay separated.
- Inspect the rest of the zipper and fix any problems that are apparent. For instance, straighten out any bent zipper teeth that you see. If there are tears in the fabric of the zipper, mend them.
- In some cases, bent teeth on a zipper will cause a zipper to separate. If the zipper teeth are metal, you can use a pair of pliers to straighten them out. If the teeth are plastic, gently try to straighten them with your fingers, as pliers could easily break them off.
- Squeeze the opening on the slider to reduce its size. Squeeze the slider on the top and bottom with your fingers or a pair of pliers. This will make the opening inside the slider the correct size once again.[2]
- On one end of the slider there is a middle piece that won't let you squeeze it. On the other end there is no middle piece. That is the side that gets opened and needs to be squeezed back together.
- Don't squeeze the slider too strongly though, as you don't want to make the gap smaller than it should be. You will know the gap is too small if it becomes difficult to pull up and down the zipper slider along the tracks.
- Check the zipper. Once you've reshaped the slider, move it up and down the zipper. If it is properly fixed, the slider should go back to opening and closing the zipper right away.
- If the zipper still doesn't work, either squeeze the slider more or try another solution.[3]
[Edit]Removing and Reinserting the Slider - Assess whether the slider needs to be realigned. If you have tried to move the zipper up and down, force the zipper sides together, and reduce the opening on the slider, the next thing to try is starting from scratch. If you can see the stops at the top of the zipper and they are metal, taking off the slider and realigning the zipper is possible.[4]
- The stops at the top of the zipper are small pieces of metal that are shaped a bit differently from the teeth on the zipper. They are not big pieces and they look similar to teeth but they are slightly larger and are positioned at the very end of each side of teeth.
- If the stops are plastic, you won't be able to take them off and put them back off without breaking them, so you can't use this method.
- Remove the top stops. Get a pair of small-tipped pliers and gently open up the stop. The stop it shaped like a "u," so you simply need to open up the side of the stop that is hooked onto the tape of the zipper. Once it is just slightly opened, you can wiggle it and unhook it from the tape.[5]
- It's important to be gentle with the stop and don't cut it or bend it until it breaks. You need to keep it intact.
- Keep the top stops and put them somewhere safe, as you'll need to use them again.
- Pull the slider up and off the zipper. Once the tops stops are removed, you will be able to easily pull the slider off the end of the zipper. Taking it off will allow you fix the tracks and then get the slider back in line.[6]
- Push the teeth of the zipper together. Start at the bottom of the zipper, the opposite end from where you took off the slider. Push the teeth of the zipper together, making sure that the teeth from the left and right sides alternate.[7]
- Put the zipper on top of a hard surface. As you work your way up the zipper, press down on the teeth to pop them into place.
- It is important that the teeth are perfectly lined up. Make sure that once you get to the top of the zipper that you don't have extra teeth on one side. This would mean that the teeth are not lined up.
- Reinsert the slider onto the top of the zipper. Once you have realigned the teeth, stick the bottom of the slider back onto the top of the tracks. Insert one track into the bottom of the slider, which is the end without a piece of metal separating the two sides. Then insert the other track.
- You will know each side is inserted when several teeth have gone up into the slider and the track won't go any further.
- It's easiest to insert one side and then the other. Putting them both in at once doesn't typically work.
- Run the slider up and down to check your work. Pull the slider down a few inches to make sure that it is on track. Move it up and down a bit to make sure it opens and closes the zipper correctly.[8]
- Be sure not to pull the slider all the way back up to the top, as it will slide off of the tracks again without the top stops in place.
- Reapply the top stops. Once the zipper is working once again, put the top stops back in place. Position them in the spots where they were originally installed. Squeeze the ends of the stops with your pliers until they grip the zipper tape once again.[9]
- Wiggle each stop after you reinstall it to ensure that it is securely in place.
- Just because you have a broken zipper, that doesn't mean that your piece of clothing or bag is broken forever. If you can't get the sides back together, you can always replace the zipper altogether.
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| How to Cut Fresh Rosemary Posted: 23 Jul 2020 01:00 AM PDT Fresh rosemary is a great way to add some herby flavor and freshness to a wide variety of dishes. If you're growing your own rosemary, you can cut fresh rosemary right off the plant to use or store. Once you've harvested or purchase fresh sprigs of rosemary, you can use either a chef's knife or kitchen scissors to chop or mince the rosemary leaves into the desired consistency. Soon enough, you'll be sprinkling fresh, fragrant rosemary into all kinds of recipes! [Edit]Trimming Rosemary From a Plant - Harvest rosemary in the spring or summer if you want it to grow back. Wait until the growing season, which is during spring and summer after the last winter frost, to harvest fresh rosemary. This way, it will grow back and replenish itself.[1]
- You can trim sprigs of rosemary off your plants whenever you want to use some, but just know that if you harvest rosemary during the fall or winter it won't grow back until the following spring.
- Snip off rosemary stems at the base using sharp garden shears or scissors. Get as close to the place where the stem comes off the main stock of the rosemary plant. Ensure your garden shears or scissors are very sharp so you can easily cut through the woody stalks of the rosemary sprigs.[2]
- This method applies to both rosemary plants in a garden and potted rosemary plants.
- Cut up to 1/3 of the stems off a rosemary plant at one time. Try to take stems from various parts of the rosemary plant rather than all from the same spot and don't cut off more than 1/3 of the plant's growth at any given time. This will allow the plant to grow back healthy new stems and replenish itself.[3]
- Make sure you let the plant replace the growth you cut away before you harvest from it again.
- Take smaller, younger stems from rosemary plants for the freshest taste. Trim off the smallest, newest stems when you harvest fresh rosemary if you want the most rosemary flavor from the leaves. The young leaves are also the most fragrant.[4]
- You can either use fresh rosemary right away, store it in airtight containers for up to 2 weeks, or dry it and store it indefinitely.
- Freeze or dry unused fresh rosemary to preserve it. Put fresh rosemary sprigs in a freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months if you want to keep them fresh. Tie rosemary sprigs together in bundles and hang them up in an airy, dry place inside your home if you want dried rosemary.[5]
- You can also dry rosemary out in the oven by spreading the sprigs out on a baking sheet and putting them in the oven at the lowest possible temperature for 2-4 hours. Alternatively, you can use a food dehydrator if you have one.
[Edit]Chopping and Mincing Rosemary - Rinse fresh rosemary under cool running water. Place sprigs of freshly-harvested or purchased rosemary into a strainer or colander. Hold the rosemary under the faucet of your kitchen sink and turn the cold water on. Move the strainer or colander around under the stream of water and move the sprigs around with one of your hands until you thoroughly rinse off all the rosemary.[6]
- Always wash your rosemary and strip the leaves off of the stems before you cut rosemary to clean off any dirt or pesticides and separate the leaves from the tough woody stems, which are not usable.
- Use paper towels or a salad spinner to dry the rosemary. Lay the sprigs of rosemary out on a doubled-up paper towel on a kitchen counter and pat them dry with another paper towel or two. Place the sprigs in a salad spinner and spin the handle to dry off the rosemary as an alternative to using paper towels.[7]
- It's easier to cut rosemary when it's dry. If the leaves are wet, they can stick together, making it more difficult to cut them uniformly.
- Run your fingers along a stem of rosemary to strip the leaves off. Hold a sprig of rosemary in one hand by the end of its stem. Place the index finger and thumb of your other hand just below where you are holding the stem, then run your fingers firmly down the length of the stem to strip the leaves off.[8]
- You can do this over a cutting board, a measuring cup, a bowl, or another container of some kind.
- Place fresh rosemary leaves onto a cutting board. Set a cutting board on your kitchen counter or another flat work surface. Put leaves stripped from a fresh sprig of rosemary into the center of the cutting board.[9]
- Try to cut only as much rosemary as you plan to use. Fresh rosemary will last longer if you keep it intact.
- Arrange the leaves into a neat pile with all the tips going in the same direction. Bunch the leaves together as closely as you can using both hands to scrape them into a neat pile. Inspect the pile carefully and reposition any leaves that are facing in different directions.[10]
- This will make it easier to cut the rosemary into equally-sized pieces.
- Use a chef's knife to slice one way across the leaves to chop the rosemary. Start at one end of the pile of rosemary leaves and slice across them horizontally. Work your way down the entire length of the pile, slicing in the same direction, until you have a pile of uniformly-chopped rosemary.[11]
- If you do end up chopping too much rosemary, you can store the leftover pieces in a sealable plastic bag or a small jar for up to about 2 weeks.
- Slice the leaves again, going the other way across the pile, to mince the rosemary. Turn your cutting board or your knife 90 degrees so you can cut across the leaves in the other direction. Start at one end of the pile and chop your way along the pile until the rosemary is minced into small pieces.[12]
- You can repeat this process multiple times, alternating which way you slice across the pile of leaves, if you want very finely-minced pieces of rosemary.
- Snip the rosemary leaves up using sharp kitchen scissors as an alternative. Put the fresh rosemary leaves into a measuring cup or bowl. Use the tips of a pair of kitchen scissors to snip up the rosemary leaves using short, fast strokes and going back and forth across the pile of leaves. Keep snipping the rosemary until you get the consistency you want.[13]
- If you don't have kitchen scissors, you can use a pair of sharp household scissors. If you do so, make sure to wash them with soap and water first.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Trimming Rosemary From a Plant - Sharp garden shears or scissors
[Edit]Chopping and Mincing Rosemary - Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Colander or strainer
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Measuring cup or bowl (optional)
- Kitchen scissors (optional)
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