INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your hips are lower than your shoulders, your body will tip upwards, and you won't be able to stay afloat. You can practice this by trying to balance on a bed, bench, or chair. Try to keep your body as straight as possible, with the back of your head between your shoulder blades. Move arms to your side and wave your hands, palms down, away from the hips. This will help you stay afloat and move around.  Back floating is one of the easiest ways to learn how to float. If you are having trouble with this, get someone who is experienced in swimming to help you get into position. Face down to exhale, then turn over onto your chest and stomach. This is the body position for most swimming styles, including freestyle and breaststroke. You can do this in the water, or on a bench/chair. Move your arm behind your head, over your head, and out in front of you in a circular motion. Hold onto the side of the pool, a pool noodle, or a kickboard, and gently kick your legs in a soft, flutter-like motion. Try to keep your toes pointed, and your legs as straight as possible. Don't kick from your knees or kick too hard, as this will create too much drag and slow you down.  This is the basic kick for swimming, be it on the back or face down. Your kicks should be low effort. Harder kicks won't necessarily make you go faster. You can also practice your kicks while balancing upon a bench. Go for 5 to 10 yards (4.6 to 9.1 m) while dipping face in the water to exhale. Do a few laps like this until you get comfortable. You can go the first length keeping your face out of the water, but try to work your way up to where you can swim with your face under the water. This way, you will be able to practice breathing. You may also find it easier to swim!  Start practicing in shallower waters until you feel comfortable, then you can move on to deeper waters. Once you feel confident, try it without the kickboard, and add the arm movements. It is a great form of exercise to use after you learn to swim. This can be done while treading with the belt on. You can also wear swimming fins while practicing your kicks. Don't wear them all the time, however, especially for warm-up and warm-down exercises. Learning how to swim is not a competition; save that for when you are more experienced. Don't force yourself to move into deeper waters if you don't feel comfortable at your current depth. If you feel tired, take a break, and get out of the deep end. Everyone started with the basics, so don't feel discouraged by the experienced swimmers around you. They will not think less of you or make fun of you. After all, they were in your position at one point too.

SUMMARY: Get into the habit of keeping your body straight, like a needle on water. Try floating on your back first. Roll your body slightly side to side and turn your head to the side to breathe. Practice your arm strokes. Practice your flutter kicks. Hold a kickboard or noodle, stretch out with your chin in the water, and kick. Use a water exercise or flotation belt around the waist while improving your skills. Remember to stay safe at all times.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: One of the toughest stains to get out of a sink, especially porcelain bathroom sinks, are rust stains. As a result, don't lay any metal in your sink. Because of the presence of moisture, metal will quickly rust and leave a stain.  If you have a rust stain, take an old eraser and wipe it against the stain. If the rust stain won't come out with baking soda or an eraser, you may need to use an abrasive cleaner like Comet cleaning powder. However, make sure whatever product you use is safe on the material your sink is made of.
Summary: Avoid laying metal in your sink.

Cook a batch of soft caramel on the stove and stir a little liquid smoke into the caramel mixture when you add the vanilla extract. Measure 2 to 3 drops of liquid smoke into a measuring spoon and then fill up the spoon with the vanilla extract. Finish making the caramel candy and spread it in a prepared baking dish to cool. Squirting a few drops of liquid smoke into the measuring spoon instead of directly into the pan will prevent you from accidentally adding too much. Make your favorite caramel sauce using a wet or dry sugar method. Once the caramel has cooked into a sauce, stir in equal parts of vanilla extract and liquid smoke just before you whisk in the heavy cream. For example, if your recipe calls for adding 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of vanilla extract, add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of liquid smoke too. If you want to add a subtle smoky flavor to cookies or brownies, swap out half of the vanilla or almond extract called for in the recipe with liquid smoke. For example, if your chocolate chip cookie recipe calls for 1 1/2 teaspoons (7 ml) of vanilla extract, use 3/4 teaspoon (3.5 ml) of vanilla and 3/4 teaspoon (3.5 ml) of liquid smoke. The smoky flavor would pair well with peanut butter cookies, brownies, or hazelnut chocolate cookies. For a simple and sophisticated take on a classic cocktail, shake 2 to 3 dashes of liquid smoke into a cocktail shaker. Pour in 1 ounce (30 ml) of sweet vermouth, 2 ounces (60 ml) of rye whiskey, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. Add ice and stir the cocktail for 10 seconds. Strain the drink into a cocktail glass and serve it with a lemon twist. If you want to improve the flavor of bourbon you bought, open your 25-ounce (750-ml) bottle and pour in 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of dry sherry, 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) of vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) of liquid smoke. Screw on the lid and shake the bourbon to combine the ingredients.  Drink your aged bourbon neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite cocktail. The liquid smoke won't add a smoky flavor to the bourbon. Instead, it will smooth out any rough flavors.
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One-sentence summary -- Add 2 to 3 drops of liquid smoke to caramel candies. Stir liquid smoke into caramel sauce. Replace flavor extracts in baking. Stir a few drops into a Manhattan cocktail. Make your inexpensive bourbon taste like aged bourbon.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Soak your brush in water for a few minutes, then shake out the excess water. You don't want your brush to be dripping. You can brush it gently over a towel if you want.  Many brushes are good for blending, but you can try a flat, fan, round, or filbert brush to begin with.  If you're afraid of the paint drying out too quickly, you can paint your canvas with a bit of water, too. You do need to work quickly with this method, though.

SUMMARY:
Start with a damp brush.