Problem: Article: There are lots of different wood pieces that you can use for making this type of sign. You can go to your local craft store and get one that comes pre-cut into an elaborate shape, like a shield (these are, however, rarely much large than 2' across). You can build a board by joining several planks using pre-drilled holes, properly sized dowels, and wood glue. You can also get a single plank cut to whatever size you want. Salvage wood is also good for this style of sign. You can paint the base wood, stain it, or leave it in a natural state. It's up to you. Trace your text onto the wood using whatever method you chose from the first section. Get some acrylic paint in your preferred colors and paint in the text. You can create a shadow effect by painting the stencils slight down and to the left or right, and (once the paint dries) moving the stencils into the proper position and painting them again. You can dd some finishing touches if you want to. The text can be distressed by rubbing it a bit with sandpaper. You can also paint a sealant over the whole thing if you want the sign to be shiny. Attach hangers, a string, or even nail on some soda pop tabs to use as hooks. Hang your sign with the aid of a level. Enjoy!
Summary: Get your base. Prepare your base. Trace your text. Paint your text. Do finishing touches. Hang the sign.

Problem: Article: Fermentation occurs best in a temperature of between 18 and 22 degrees Centigrade (64 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit).   Place your glass canning jar in a climate controlled space to achieve the desired temperature. An absence of light also helps the fermentation process along.  Place the jar in a dark closet or cover it with a thick cloth. After two or three days, the lacto-fermentation process will start.  To prevent excess buildup of gasses, slowly twist the top of the sealed glass canning jar until you hear gasses start to escape.  Twist it closed quickly.  Repeat daily.  Some specially-designed canning jars include an airlock that automatically ejects carbon dioxide from the vessel as it accrues.  Such vessels do not need to be burped. Consult manufacturer directions for more information about whether burping your glass canning jar is necessary. After two to four days in a cool-to-room-temperature location, the vessel should be moved.  The target temperature is about four degrees Centigrade (40 degrees Fahrenheit).  For small batches, the bottom shelf of the fridge works nicely. There is no single “right” time to end the lacto-fermentation process.  Most people wait one to three weeks to allow the lacto-fermentation process to work.  Once you’ve waited on the lacto-fermentation process as long as you wish to, remove the vessel and sample the flavor.  You can always replace the lid and allow the fermentation process to continue for longer (though removing the lid of the glass canning jar will slow the momentum of the process). Experiment with the lacto-fermentation process by waiting a longer or shorter time before tasting the product.  This will allow you to achieve the flavor you want.
Summary: Place the vessel in a cool, dark place. Burp your glass canning jar. Move the glass canning jar to a cooler location. Taste your lacto-fermented product.

Problem: Article: Locate a place on the gutters where a nail holds them to the house. It is best to place the ladder here because the gutter is supported best at the nails. If you place the ladder farther from a nail, the gutter is weaker and may crash.  If you can lean the ladder against the house’s main structure rather than the gutters, do this to entirely avoid leaning on the gutters. If you're putting your ladder up in a soft or landscaped area, put a piece of plywood underneath the feet. This will help keep the legs stable and minimize the risk of falls. Always wear work gloves for this process. Use a small garden trowel to scoop out as much of the debris as possible. If you don’t have a small trowel, find an empty plastic bottle with a sturdy handle. Cut the bottom and part of the side out to form a scoop.  Set up a large garbage can or a tarp on the ground for a place to dump the leaves as you clean. Throw the leaves on the compost pile if you have one, or discard them in the garbage. Be careful using a trowel over joints or downspouts, and too much force could cause damage to these connections. Lean to your right and left, scooping as much as you can without moving the ladder. Be careful not to lean so far that you get off balance. Ladder safety is always important. Since you can probably only reach a few feet to either side of the ladder, you’ll need to move it multiple times until you have removed all of the buildup from inside the gutters. This is the most time-consuming part of the cleaning process. Carry the nozzle of the hose with you up the ladder to the gutters. Use a sprayer attachment, if you have one, to increase the water pressure. Spray the gutters toward each of the downspouts to rinse remaining debris out of the gutters. It may take a while to wash all of the gunk out of the gutters, but it will be worth it to make sure future rain can flow freely through them. While the water is running, check each downspout to see if the rinse water is washing down through them. If there seems to be a blockage, use a stick, such as a broom handle, to push the blockage from the top to the bottom of the downspout. Leave the water running while you push to help move the blockage along. You may need a longer stick, depending on where along the downspout the blockage is.
Summary: Lean the ladder against the gutters near a nail. Scoop out leaves and debris that are stuck in the gutters. Move the ladder to the next section and continue cleaning. Flush the gutters with a garden hose. Check the water flow through the downspouts.

Problem: Article: Use soap and warm water, lathering your hand for 20 seconds before rinsing. Use regular unscented soap to wash your hands. This will prevent any chemical irritants from exacerbating the blister site and prevent transmission of any bacteria from your hands to the fragile skin area once the blister is popped. Antiseptics such as betadine are available at most pharmacies. However be careful with betadine as it can temporarily stain the skin and can stain clothing and other surfaces. Gently pour the betadine or rubbing alcohol over the blister and surrounding area. If you are washing the site with soap and water, use a regular unscented soap, lather your hands, gently wash the affected area but be careful to not apply pressure so you do not pop the blister, and rinse well. It is best to use a single use, pre-packaged, sterile needle or scalpel blade, often found in pharmacies and medical supply stores.  If you choose to use a sewing needle from home, soak it in rubbing alcohol first. Do not insert the needle or blade into a flame, which gives off carbon particles that would irritate the skin and possibly increase infection.
Summary:
Wash your hands. Wash the blistered area with soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or antiseptic. Prepare the needle or blade.