INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Apply the isopropyl alcohol to the caulk via a spray bottle or blot it on with an old washcloth—this softens the caulk and makes it easier to remove. Use your caulk-removing tool to scrape away as much of the caulk as you can.  Wear rubber gloves while you work to protect your hands. You shouldn’t have to pay more than $10 for the caulk-removal tool. Keep a garbage bag nearby as you scrape off the caulk so you can easily put it to the side. You won’t be able to reuse it for anything, so throw it away with your regular trash. If you can’t get all of the caulk off, that’s okay—you’ll be sanding down the tub later and can work off any bits that are stuck then. and the spout so they don't get painted. Use a screwdriver to take out the drain and water spout fixtures, then set them to the side. If you’re having trouble getting a part out, try lubing it with some oil to loosen the screws. This is also a great time to give those fixtures a thorough cleaning. Submerge the fixtures in warm water and dish soap to loosen any hardened grime. Use an old toothbrush to scrub away any remaining dirt.

SUMMARY: Use a caulk-removing tool and isopropyl alcohol to clear away the caulk. Discard of the old caulk so it doesn’t get in your way. Remove the drain


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Set the pan on the stove, and turn the heat to low. Add 2-3 pats of butter. Once it's melted, you should have enough butter to cover the bottom of the pan. Once the butter is melted, gently place the kippers in the pan. Cook them for about 3 minutes per side, or a little longer if they're not quite done after that time. You can use skinless or kippers with the skin still on for this recipe, depending on your preference. Once the fish is flaky and opaque, take the pan off the heat. You can serve these with scrambled eggs and toast for breakfast. Serve with lemon or lime wedges to squeeze over the top.

SUMMARY: Heat a pan with butter over low heat. Add the kippers to the pan. Remove the kippers from the heat and serve.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are no hard and fast rules about what guns players need. Everyone has a different style of play. Practice with as many guns as possible to learn what you like and don’t like. Then, choose your guns according to your role in the game and how much money you have available.  The AK-47 is by far the most popular weapon. It’s a relatively inexpensive but powerful assault rifle. Other popular rifles include the M4A4 and M4A1-S. For sniper rifles, many players choose the Magnum or AWP. It’s expensive, slow, but very powerful.  The USP-S and Glock 18 are a couple of powerful pistols to try. The P250 is a cheaper alternative.  Players often go with the penetration power of the inexpensive UMP-45 when choosing a submachine gun. The game gives you a cash bonus depending on what happened during the previous round. You get more money per kill for using weaker weapons, particularly the knife, a shotgun, or a submachine gun. Your team also gets a bonus for completing objectives that lead to a round win. Any money you don’t spend carries over to the next round, so save up to buy better guns.  The losing team also gets a bonus. They get about half of what the winning team earns, followed by a bonus for consecutive round losses. Some modes do not have money at all. Play arsenal or deathmatch maps if you would rather not deal with the money system. Some players like camping, or waiting in the shadows for an enemy to walk by. While this is a nuisance in most games, it will get you killed very quickly in Counter-Strike. Faster, more experienced players know the maps well. In addition, you aren’t able to back up your team when you’re not pushing towards the objective with them. Counter-Strike is a fast-paced game. Keep moving even while you’re shooting. Stay with your team so you are able to defend them against surprise attacks and pick off weakened enemies. All weapons in Counter-Strike have recoil, which means that holding down the shoot button is a bad idea. A burst shot happens when you fire 2 or 3 bullets at a time. Anything more than that becomes spray, and spray tends to be very inaccurate. Tap the mouse button to fire off a few shots and get quick kills.  Spraying bullets everywhere is only useful in close-quarter combat or when you’re using an inaccurate weapon like a submachine gun Every gun has its own spray pattern. Practice with different guns so you know exactly how they react when you fire them. The main grenade players use is the HE grenade, which produces a fiery explosion. Throw it into corners to flush out and eliminate enemies. Other types of grenades have similar versatility without causing damage. When in doubt, remember that whatever grenade you have acts like its real-life counterpart.  Flash grenades blind enemies temporarily. Throw them when you need to enter an area or escape a pursuing enemy.  Smoke grenades emit a smoke cloud used for coverage. Enemies may not be able to see you in the cloud, but they can still shoot you. Use them as a distraction. If you’re unsure what to do, ask your team for advice. With experience, you will be able to sense the flow of a game and develop your own strategy. Base your playstyle on your role in the match, then select weapons and tactics that benefit your team.  For example, if someone on your team has the expensive Magnum Sniper Rifle (also called the AWP), you don’t need to get one. Instead, get something faster that works at a closer range. For instance, a player in a “fragger” role is usually aggressive, meeting the enemy head-on. A person in a “lurker” role sneaks around the enemy, picking them off while gathering intel. Counter-Strike gets rough sometimes, especially with voice chat. Everyone has a bad game occasionally. One of the biggest keys to success is keeping your emotions in check. Getting irritated or annoyed ends up making you play worse. Take things as they come and shoot everything that moves! If the voice chat begins to annoy you, disable it by typing “ignoremsg” in the chat box. Counter-Strike has been around for a long time now, and unfortunately, some players go overboard on the trash talking.

SUMMARY:
Select weapons that balance firing speed, accuracy, and power. Accumulate money at the end of each round to buy new weapons. Move frequently while staying near your team to avoid enemies. Shoot in small bursts at the target’s head and chest to succeed. Throw grenades to clear out and protect tight spots. Communicate with your team to coordinate your weapon purchases. Stay calm and have fun while playing the game.