INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This will only work on some types of mastic, usually in recent homes. It's worth trying first, as wetting the mastic can make other methods safer. You should notice the mastic loosening within 20 to 60 minutes.  Mix the hot water with vinegar or citrus degreaser for extra strength. Old, black mastic may contain asbestos. Keep it wet at all times during removal, to prevent dangerous dust. Once the mastic is wet, try to break it off with a hammer and chisel. If it's soft, scrape it off with a wide putty knife. Use a long-handled edge scraper on floors to save bending over. Some modern mastics or mastics containing linseed oil will soften when heated. However, these are also flammable. Wear heat-resistant gloves and use the heat gun for no more than a few seconds at each spot. Scrape up with a putty knife as you go.

SUMMARY: Soak the mastic in hot water. Chisel the mastic off. Use a heat gun cautiously.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Provided your shopping list is well-organized, you should be able to tell at a glance which items may be found in which aisles. Do a methodical sweep of the store. Go through the most important aisles first, and make sure you have all of the things you need before you move on. Try to cross off your shopping list categories (i.e.: fresh vegetables) at a time. Shopping are made easier if you go at times when the supermarket isn't as crowded. Late nights before closing are perfect for this, as well as weekday mornings when most people are busy working. In contrast, it's not recommended you go shopping during the weekend or in the early evening if you can help it. The supermarket will be busier and you'll spend more time wading through the foot traffic. Cloth grocery bags are a useful touch if you want the best shopping experience. You will save on the added fees for plastic bags, and cloth bags are more durable. Using cloth bags to shop with is also environmentally friendly, so you can feel good about yourself while you shop. When you're buying food items, it's a smart idea to make  a habit of checking the expiry date. This is especially important for things with a short shelf life such as milk. If there are multiple copies of an item available for purchase, check a few of them and pick whichever one has the latest expiry date. You should leave room on your shopping list for improvisation. In-store specials are worth exploiting if it's something you would have wanted anyway. Although your shopping trip shouldn't be dictated by what's on special, taking advantage of these opportunities is a great way to make the most of the money you spend. If your shopping trip is going to be fairly in-depth, you'll want to count for the time the frozen grocery items will be out with you. Frozen products like ice cream shouldn't be kept out of frozen storage for too long unless you want a mess on your hands. If you think the shopping trip is going to take a while, aim to have these frozen foods picked up last.

SUMMARY: Plan out your trip by aisle-type. Go shopping during off-peak hours. Use cloth grocery bags. Check the expiry date. Keep an eye out for in-store specials. Get frozen foods last.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pair the correct size of line with your crankbait according to how deep you want the bait to run. For example, use a 10 lb (4.5 kg) fluorocarbon line to lighten up a deep diving crankbait or you can use the same 10 lb (4.5 kg) fluorocarbon line to get a medium diving crankbait to stay at its deepest range. The weight will range from ⅛ ounce to 2 ounces.  Remember that the slower you reel, the deeper your lure will swim while reeling fast keeps your lure shallow.  Blade size also affects how deep your lure will go but you can also add a trailer to your hook for buoyancy and movement. Plastic/rubber lures come in different shapes and sizes but remember they are meant to mimic worms or lizards so use lines that won’t easily get snagged in vegetation or debris where worms or lizards would commonly be found.

SUMMARY:
Match your line with the diving depth. Choose lighter spinnerbaits for shallow water and heavier lures for deeper depths. Use a floating plastic/rubber lure, around 7 inches (18 cm), with a light wire rig.