Problem: Article: As with many plants, oats flourish in soil that has a pH that falls within this range. To start off on the right foot, test the soil with a commercial pH probe or a pH test strip in the area where you plan to plant your oat seeds. If the pH doesn’t fall between 6 and 7, try a different location or adjust the pH.  You can raise the pH by adding limestone to the soil. You can lower the pH by adding a fertilizer that contains ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate, or urea to the soil. Oats have a difficult time growing properly and thriving if they’re grown in a weed-infested environment. Before planting your oat seeds, use a weeding tool to loosen the soil around the weeds in the area and then pull the weeds out of the ground one by one. Some weeding tools that you can use include a Japanese Farmer’s Knife or a Cape Cod Weeder. Once the soil is free of weeds, use a tiller or cultivator to break up the soil and prepare it for planting the oat seeds. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions and push the tiller in parallel lines across the entire area that you plan to use for planting. When you’re done, push the tiller in lines that are perpendicular to the others. If you don’t have a tiller, you can rent one from a home improvement store or from a lawn and garden equipment rental store or website.
Summary: Choose a location with a pH between 6 and 7. Remove all weeds from the area where you’ll be planting oats. Till the soil.

Problem: Article: . If you are using a pattern, then it is important to read the instructions carefully before you get started. Missing or misunderstanding a step can result in issues with your finished garment. Read through the instructions and make notes of anything that will require special attention, such as where to place the pattern on your fabric when you cut it out or what kind of stitch to use when you sew your pieces together. Lay out your pattern and then begin cutting out all of the pieces as indicated. Cut along the lines for the size of overalls you will need. Set each pattern piece aside as you go. Next, lay out your fabric and begin pinning the paper pattern pieces onto your fabric. Make sure to pay attention to the pattern instructions for pinning because some pieces may need to be pinned to a piece of folded fabric in a certain way. After you have pinned all of your pieces in place, you can begin cutting them out. You may leave the pattern piece pinned onto the fabric pieces to make them easier to identify later, or identify the pieces another way if you prefer, such as by marking the wrong side of the fabric pieces with chalk.
Summary: Read your pattern’s instructions Cut out all of the pattern pieces. Pin the cutouts to the fabric and cut around the edges.

Problem: Article: As soon as the blister pops, tears, or opens, wash it well. Use warm water and soap. Any dirt in the blister should wash away with the soap. If something is lodged in your skin, visit your doctor to have it thoroughly cleaned and treated. If the skin over the blister tears off partially or completely, that’s okay. However, don’t try to pull off the overlying skin. Leave as much skin intact as possible. Don’t pick at the edges of the exposed skin. You can use a plain ointment like petroleum jelly to keep the blister hydrated and comfortable, but using an antibiotic ointment can also help prevent infection. Apply a large enough dab of ointment to cover the whole raw area of the open blister. If you prefer a natural alternative, use calendula cream. Apply an adhesive bandage over the blister or, if the blister covers a large area, a sterile gauze pad held in place with medical tape. Change the bandage every day, or if it gets dirty. Apply more ointment every time you change the bandage. You can also use a hydrocolloid dressing, which may provide more relief than a sterile bandage. You can get these from most pharmacies. Continue to change your dressing daily until the blister stops being tender. Then trim the dried, dead skin. Use small nail scissors or nail clippers that have been sterilized by rubbing them with alcohol, boiling them for several minutes, or holding them over an open flame for about one minute.  Do not pull the dead skin, as this can cause further injury to the tender area. Clip the skin carefully.
Summary: Wash the open blister with soap and warm water. Leave the overlying skin in place whenever possible. Apply an antibiotic ointment. Apply a clean bandage over the area. Trim the dead skin once the blister is no longer tender.

Problem: Article: You want a bold, full-flavored bean to get the best drink. Fruity coffees, like many originating from Central America, often lose some flavor when mixed with the milk, and mild or light roast beans are not robust enough to provide the coffee taste you want. Aim for Sumatran, Java, or Brazilian beans, or dark-roasted beans with a big flavor. You can also use espresso beans, though you want to brew them like traditional coffee. In order to avoid weakly flavored coffee, which may occur when the milk is added, you want a strong pot of coffee to start with. While some people suggest using espresso, a cup of espresso and steamed milk is technically a latté, not a café au lait.   If you use a coffee maker, use twice as many ground beans or half as much water to get stronger coffee.  If you use a French press, or press pot, be sure to add an extra 2-3 spoonfuls of grounds, and let them steep in the hot water for at least 4 minutes. Scalding is just a culinary term for heating up the milk. You want to be careful not to foam the milk, just warm it up. Place it in a saucepan and heat it up slowly, on low heat, until it is just beginning to bubble and is hot to the touch. It should not be bubbling. You can also use the steaming wand found on an espresso machine, which will heat the milk up without the chance of burning it.  Use whole milk for the most authentic, rich café au lait taste you can get. While a traditional café au lait has no foam, all milk drinks should be slightly foamed, as air bubbles improve the taste. Take a whisk to the milk for 10-15 seconds before removing it from heat to get the best flavored drink. You want equal parts of milk and coffee, and you want to avoid stirring it up if possible to reduce any foaming. To make this easier, you might transfer the warm milk into a heat-safe measuring cup before pouring.  While the ratios do not have to be exact, a café au lait is supposed to be half milk, half coffee. Add more or less milk to get a weaker or stronger cup. If you are struggling to pour both simultaneously, then pour the milk first, then pour the coffee into the milk. If you want to emphasize the French aspect, you should serve the coffee in a small bowl, as the French do. For an Italian twist, serve it in a tall glass, usually with a handle (though most Italians use espresso instead of coffee). Feel free to add sugar to taste, as most French drinkers add 1-2 packets.
Summary:
Choose the right coffee beans. Brew up an extra strength cup of coffee. Warm 1 cup of milk. Pour the hot milk and coffee into your cup simultaneously. Serve the café au lait immediately.