Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Mark the binding 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) from the overlap for 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) binding. Cut the binding where you have marked it. Match up the print sides of the binding ends so the pieces are perpendicular. Stitch across the square from one corner to the other. Cut off the excess fabric and open up the binding. Sew the binding onto the edges of your quilt.

Answer: Take the overlapping ends and mark each of them 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) from where they overlap each other. Use a piece of chalk to make these marks. If your binding is narrower or wider than 2.5 inches (6.4 cm), then use half the width to determine where to mark the ends. Cut the binding at the marks to remove the excess fabric. Cut straight across the marks on the overlapping pieces. Unfurl the binding and then line the binding pieces up. Make sure the print sides of the binding strips are facing each other and the pieces are perpendicular to each other. The end of one strip should be even with the side of the other strip. The overlapping ends will form a square. Stitch a diagonal line across the square.  This will create a diagonal stitch line that connects the two ends and creates a triangle of excess fabric that you can cut off. Do not stitch across the square going from the outside of the binding to the inside. Stitch across the square diagonally going from side to side. Cut just outside of the stitch line that runs diagonally across the square to remove the excess triangle of fabric. Then, open up the binding strips to reveal the right sides of the binding fabric again. Your strips should be connected by a diagonal seam, which allows you to sew the binding onto your quilt without the raw edges of the seam showing. After you have finished closing up the binding, you will need to attach the binding to the edges of your quilt. Pin the binding to your quilt so that the right sides of the binding and the right sides of the quilt are facing each other. Then, sew a straight stitch 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) from the edges of the quilt going through the quilt and binding. After sewing the binding all the way around the quilt, fold the binding over to the opposite side of the quilt so there is an even amount of binding on both sides of the quilt. Then, sew a straight stitch into the seam you have created to secure the other side of the binding.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Rinse the stain out from behind using cold water as soon as possible. Treat heavy stains with hydrogen peroxide. Try an ammonia-based window cleaner. Use diluted ammonia for heavy stains. Make and use a baking soda paste. Consider using salt and dish soap as a pre-laundry treatment. Make your own stain remover using baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and water. Launder your bed sheets in cold water after any stain-removal treatment.

Answer: Take the bed sheet off the mattress first, then rinse the stain out using cold water. Do not use hot water, as this will set the stain. Follow this step with any of the stain-removal treatments listed below. Pour hydrogen peroxide directly onto the blood stain. Wait 20 to 25 minutes, then lightly pat the residue with a paper towel. If you don't have any hydrogen peroxide at home, you can use club soda instead.  White vinegar will also work in a pinch.  Light can turn hydrogen peroxide into water. If it is very bright in your room, cover the treated area with plastic wrap, then drape a dark towel over it. The towel will hide the area from light, and the plastic wrap will prevent the towel from soaking up the hydrogen peroxide. Simply spray the window cleaner onto the stain. Wait 15 minutes, then rinse it out from behind using cold water. Fill a spray bottle with 1 tablespoon of ammonia and 1 cup (240 milliliters) of cold water. Close the bottle and shake it to mix. Spray the mixture onto the stain and wait 30 to 60 minutes. Blot up any residue with a clean cloth, then wash the sheets in cold water. Be careful with colored sheets. Ammonia may fade or bleach colored fabrics. Mix  one part baking soda with two parts water to form a paste. Dampen the stain with water, then rub the paste onto the stain. Let the fabric dry, ideally in the sun. Brush off any residue, and then wash in cold water. Talcum powder or cornstarch/cornflour will also work. Mix 2 tablespoons of salt and 1 tablespoon of dish soap. Dampen the stain with cold water first, then soak it with the soap mixture. Wait 15 to 30 minutes, then rinse  the stain out using cold water. You can also use shampoo instead of dish soap. Fill a spray bottle with 1 part baking soda, 1 part hydrogen peroxide, and ½ part cold water. Close the bottle, and shake it to mix. Spray the mixture onto the stain, wait 5 minutes, then rinse it off. Repeat 2 more times, then wash the sheets in cold water. This works best on polyester-cotton blends. Use cold water, a mild detergent, and your usual wash cycle. Remove the wet sheets as soon as the cycle ends. Do not place them in the dryer. Instead, let them air dry either by hanging or in the sun.  Treat the blood stains again if they do not come out after the first wash cycle. You will need to continue treating and washing until the blood is no longer visible. Once you get the blood out, you can dry the sheets as you normally would. Consider using bleach on white sheets.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Eat nutrient-rich foods. Stay hydrated. Get lots of sleep. Avoid smoking.

Answer: Eating good foods and staying away from refined carbohydrates and refined sugars can help give you the energy you need to exercise efficiently and effectively. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and protein-rich foods. Being dehydrated can contribute to weakened athletic performance, even if you are just stretching your body. Drink lots of plain water every day. You can also increase your intake of water-based foods, such as watermelon, celery, and soups, to get some additional fluids.  When you exercise, be sure to increase your intake of water. About an hour before your workout, drink 25-30 ounces of water. During your workout, drink 8 ounces of water every 15 minutes.  Avoid alcohol and caffeine, both of which can dehydrate your body. Getting 7-8 hours of sleep every night will help you be well rested. This will improve your ability to exercise and focus on your goal of raising your leg over your head. Staying away from smoking can help you maintain a healthy body. Inhaling smoke can contribute to weakened lung capacity, and it can dehydrate your body.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Jack up the rear of the car. Wipe each joint clean and inspect the bushings for damage. Inspect bolts and nuts for rust and tightness. Inspect one wheel at a time with an independent rear suspension.

Answer:
Locate the rear jack points for your vehicle and place a jack beneath it.  If the front of your vehicle is resting on jack stands, you may leave it in the air, but if you only have two jack stands you should lower the front end of the vehicle and use those stands to support the rear of it while you work.  While the vehicle’s front wheels don’t have to be on the ground to inspect the rear suspension, you must place jack stands beneath the rear in order to climb under the vehicle. If the front tires are on the ground, place a wheel chock in front of them to ensure the vehicle can’t shift forward while you jack it up or once it is on the jack stands. The rear suspension has far fewer components than the front, but they need to be inspected for the same signs of damage.  It is likely that a lot of mud and debris has gotten trapped by the rear suspension, so you may need to wipe the bushings off with some water and a rag to be able to properly inspect them.  There is no need to wipe the joints and bushings down if you can easily see them. Look for the same signs of cracking or tearing in the rubber bushings. Check the nuts and bolts used to secure components of the suspension to one another and the vehicle for signs of excessive rust and to make sure they are tight.  Use a screw driver to poke at the fastening hardware that appears rusty.  If bits of the rusted nut or bolt comes off as you poke at it, the hardware will need to be replaced.  If you notice any of the nuts or bolts have become loose over time, use an appropriate hand or socket wrench to tighten them again. If portions of the frame or the suspension components themselves are too rusted, you will need to take the vehicle to a mechanic to have it repaired. If your vehicle came equipped with an independent rear suspension, you will need to jack up each side of the vehicle to inspect the suspension on that side.  Although you may not need to with some vehicle, you should anticipate needing to remove the wheel and tire in order to access and inspect the suspension components.  Inspect an independent rear suspension by looking for signs of damage on the bushings or excess rust on the fastening hardware or suspension components. Suspension components are designed to support the weight of the vehicle under load, so you should not be able to move any by hand.  If you can move a component by hand, it is either too loose or the bushing has gone bad.