Problem: Article: Prepare all of the necessary equipment before you begin. The keg coupler needs to be a gas-in ball lock type and the carbonation cap can be either plastic or stainless steel depending on what you prefer. Carbonation caps fit standard 1 or 2 L (34 or 68  fl oz) plastic bottles.  You can purchase the supplies to make your own carbonation system from a brewing supply store or online. CO2 tanks can be filled at sporting or welding supply stores. Always use a plastic bottle when you are carbonating your own beverage rather than glass. This is because there is always the potential for the bottle to shatter if too much pressure is supplied and plastic is a much safer material in this scenario. Use your hands to screw the CO2 pressure regulator onto the CO2 tank valve. Once you have tightened it as much as you can, use a wrench to tighten it further. The pressure regulator controls the pressure of CO2 that is transferred from the tank and into the plastic bottle. This is how the CO2 gas will travel at a reduced pressure into the plastic bottle. Screw the keg coupler onto the CO2 pressure regulator valve, which is found just below the reading meter. Refer to the instruction manual that came with your CO2 tank and pressure regulator if you have any issues setting up the system. Turn the CO2 tank valve anticlockwise to open it. Use the dial on the CO2 regulator to change the pressure. 35-50 psi is a good place to start for any carbonated beverage, as it depends on what kind of beverage you are working with and how fizzy you want it to be.  Make sure that the CO2 regulator valve remains closed while you are opening the CO2 tank valve and changing the pressure.  Drinks that are made with mostly fruit are generally carbonated best at around 35 psi. Mixer drinks such as tonics require higher pressure, so try 40-45 psi for these.  Use 50 psi for wine and cocktails, as alcoholic beverages require higher pressures to be carbonated properly. You can carbonate any volume of beverage using a carbonation system. Make sure that you leave some space at the top of the bottle, as the beverage will expand when you add the CO2.  It’s important that the beverage is cold as CO2 dissolves more easily in cold liquid. Store the beverage in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours prior to carbonating it.  For example, if you wanted to use a 1 L (34  fl oz) plastic bottle, the maximum volume of the beverage that you carbonate will be 750 ml (25  fl oz). Gently squeeze the bottle to force the beverage to rise to the very top. Then screw the carbonation cap onto the opening of the bottle. The bottle will remain slightly scrunched once you attach the carbonation cap.  Squeezing the bottle removes the excess air, which creates room for the CO2.  When you carbonate the beverage, the bottle will instantly inflate again. The gas-in ball lock keg coupler attaches the gas line to the carbonation cap, which means that CO2 will be able to enter the bottle. Simply push the keg coupler onto the top of the carbonation cap to attach it. Twist the valve anticlockwise to open the gas line between the CO2 tank and the bottle. The bottle will instantly inflate to its regular size which indicates that the carbonation process is complete. Keep the bottle connected to the keg coupler using the carbonation cap. Vigorously shake the bottle so that the CO2 distributes evenly. Otherwise, all of the CO2 will remain at the top of the bottle.  Don’t turn the bottle upside down as you are shaking it. This is because it may cause the liquid to backflow up into the gas line and regulator.  Each time you shake the bottle, you will hear the CO2 regulator release slightly more gas. This means that you have correctly carbonated the beverage. Turn the gas valve on the CO2 regulator to close the supply of gas. Pull the keg coupler off the carbonation cap. Unscrew the carbonation cap from the bottle. Pour the beverage into glasses to serve it straight away. If you want to keep it for later, place the carbonation cap back on to keep the CO2 inside the bottle and store the bottle in the refrigerator. You can carbonate a beverage again that has gone flat using the same process.
Summary: Gather a CO2 tank, regulator, keg coupler, carbonation cap, and a plastic bottle. Connect the CO2 tank to the CO2 pressure regulator. Attach the gas-in ball lock keg coupler to the CO2 pressure regulator. Open the CO2 tank valve and adjust the pressure to 35-50 psi. Fill up a plastic bottle 3/4 of the way with the cold beverage. Squeeze the bottle and insert the carbonation cap. Attach the keg coupler to the carbonation cap. Turn the valve on the CO2 regulator to open it. Shake the bottle for 30 seconds. Shut the gas valve and remove the carbonation cap. Drink the carbonated beverage or use the carbonation cap to keep it fizzy.

Problem: Article: Over time, the hinges on a door can loosen and cause the door to sag downward. When this happens, the top corner of the door catches on the door frame and prevents the door from closing properly. If the top corner of your door is catching on the frame, you’ll need to adjust the hinges. Another way you can tell if your door is hanging downward is by looking at the gap between the top of the door and the frame. If the gap gets bigger as you move away from the door hinge, the door isn’t hanging properly. Tightening the door hinges may solve the problem by pulling the door back toward the jamb (the hinged part of the frame) so it no longer catches on the frame when you try to close it. Tighten the screws on the hinges as much as possible and then try closing the door to see if the problem is fixed. If tightening the hinges didn’t work, you’ll need to replace the middle screw on the top door hinge. Screwing in a longer screw will help pull the door back toward the jamb. Tighten the screw all the way until the hinge is secure against the jamb. Then, try closing the door. The door should now close without any issue.
Summary: Examine the top corner of your door to see if it’s catching on the frame. Tighten the screws on the door hinges with a screwdriver. Unscrew the middle screw on the top door hinge if the problem persists. Screw a 3 inch (7.6 cm) screw into the top door hinge.

Problem: Article: Ticks like tall grasses, wooded areas, and shrubs. Walk in the center of hiking trails to avoid brushing up against tick infested areas. Pants and long sleeves can protect your from ever having to deal with tick bites. Tuck your pants into your socks or boots to prevent them from crawling up under your clothes. This is the most effect barrier against tick bites. Avoiding the noise, eyes, and mouth, spray your skin with DEET every 2-3 hours to avoid bites. If you can’t use DEET, some naturalists swear by 2-3 drops of strong smelling Rose Geranium oil as a natural repellent. This chemical is too toxic to put directly on the skin, but it creates a barrier against ticks that lasts through up to 5-6 washings. Clothes that are advertised as “tick-repellent” are coated in permethrin.  Many ticks will be on your body for several hours before biting. Wash off with soap and water to remove them and easily see if any have already bitten you. Ticks can get into clothing and bite you anywhere, so be sure to check under the arms, behind the ears and knees, and in any hair. Perform this check as soon after leaving the woods as possible. Any ticks trapped in your clothing will die in the drier. Using high heat, dry your clothes for at least an hour to get rid of any remaining ticks.
Summary:
Know common tick-infested areas. Wear long clothing while hiking. Use insect repellent with 20-30% DEET on exposed skin. Coat clothes, tents and equipment in 5% permethrin. Never apply permethrin directly to your skin. Bath or shower shortly after returning indoors. Use a mirror or a friend to check your entire body for ticks. Tumble dry your clothes on high-heat to kill ticks.