INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Fresh, raw peanuts actually grow underground, so they often have dirt and other residue on their shells. Before salting 2 pounds (907 g) of peanuts, place them in a colander and run them under cool water. Toss the nuts gently to ensure that they’re all rinsed well. Even if the peanuts look clean, you should still rinse them. All of the dirt may not be visible. To create the brine, fill a large stockpot with 2 gallons (7.5 l) of water. Add 4 tablespoons (68 g) of salt to the pot, and stir well to ensure that the brine is well mixed. The brine requires 2 tablespoons (34 g) of salt for every gallon (3.8 l) of water. You can adjust the recipe based on how many peanuts you’re salting. When the brine is mixed, place the peanuts in the pot. Let the nuts soak for at least 8 hours or overnight. The longer you allow the peanuts to soak in the brine, the saltier they’ll be. After the peanuts have soaked in the brine for at least 8 hours, pour them into a colander to drain the water. Shake the nuts well to remove the excess water, and then spread them out on clean kitchen towel or paper towel to dry.

SUMMARY: Rinse the peanuts. Fill a large stockpot with water and salt. Add the peanuts and soak them for several hours. Drain and dry the peanuts.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Squirt some glue on any two sides of the constructed pencil holder. Glue popsicle sticks across one end, so as to make a base for the pencil holder. Once it dries, cut-off any excess. As shown in the image, this can be made easier by ruling a line first, and following that when cutting.

SUMMARY: Create a base for the pencil holder, to keep the pencils in place. Let the base dry. Once it is cut, the base should look somewhat as shown in this image.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Buying makeup is a waste of time if you’re not going to use it. If you’re the kind of person who only wears a little mascara, buying a large quantity of skin products isn’t going to help you. Likewise, if you already own four bright red lipsticks, one more isn’t going to make a difference.  Before heading to the store, make a list of products you need or would actually use. Then purchase only these items. Go through your makeup and check to see what’s already expired. Make a list of any products you need to replenish. Everyone’s coloring is different, and the shade that looks amazing on your best friend might not paint you in the best light. Try going to a department store or specialty makeup store for a color consultation.  If you have fair skin, shop for products in soft pink, tawny and beige. Avoid orangey reds. If you have medium- fair skin, shop for products with yellow and gold undertones. If you have medium-dark skin, shop for products in browns, like caramel and honey. If you have dark skin, shop for products in metallic hues, like copper or bronze. The best way to avoid wearing too much makeup (or spending too much money on makeup) is to focus on your best features. Play up the features you're most proud of and let the rest of your makeup be a little more natural.  If you have amazing eyes, spend your money on eyeliner and eye-shadow. If your eyelashes are long, buy an eyelash curler and mascara. If you have killer cheekbones, shop for blush, bronzer, and an illuminator. If you have a full mouth, shop for lipstick. Makeup is ideal for covering up or disguising your flaws. If you’re insecure about something on your face, shop for products that will help downplay that insecurity.  If you get bad under-eye circles, invest in a good concealer. If you have bad skin, invest in a good concealer and foundation. If you have short or light-colored lashes, look for a mascara that adds length and volume. If you have thin eyebrows, shop for eyebrow gel and an eyebrow comb.

SUMMARY: Take stock of what you own and use. Choose the right makeup for your skin-tone. Highlight your best assets. Disguise your weaknesses.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Hose off your wheels to loosen and remove any stuck on dirt. This could include dust, dirt, mud, or brake dust. Clean all of your wheels one at a time rather than doing each step for each wheel. Spray a non-acidic wheel cleaner onto the wheel. Use a soft bristled brush, a microfiber cloth, or a sponge to scrub down and clean the wheels. Make sure you poke through the wheel spokes and clean in between the nooks and crannies. Also, don’t forget to clean around the lug nuts of the wheel. Areas around the lug nuts can trap a lot of dirt.  Some good chrome and wheel cleaner brands include Griot’s, Mothers, or Wolfgang.  When you are finished wiping down the wheels, thoroughly rinse the wheels with clean water. The wheel wells are the metal spaces up and surrounding the wheels of the car. They are a part of the actual body of the car. To clean the wheel wells, you can use an all-purpose cleanser and a stiff bristle brush. This is an area of the car where you can be a little bit rougher cleaning. Once you are finished cleaning the wheel wells, rinse them with clean water. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe down the wheels and prevent water stains from forming on the rims. You can also try drying your chrome wheels with dryer sheets.

SUMMARY:
Rinse the wheels. Apply wheel cleaner to the wheel. Clean the wheel wells. Dry the wheels.