Problem: Article: Get pH testing strips at your local pool store, big-box store, or order them online. Follow the product’s instructions, which are typically dipping the strip into the water and checking its color against the range listed on the product. Some pH test kits require you to fill a small tube with pool water and add drops which change color based on the pH. Record the pH level in a small notebook to track the change over time. The pH of your pool changes frequently due to many causes. This is why it's important to check often. Write the pH down in a notebook to track it as it changes over time. . Test strips change color when exposed to water. The color corresponds to the pH level. Match the color to the package and you’ll find the current pH level. The ideal pH level for a pool is between 7.4 and 7.8. Determine how many points you need to raise the pH. For example, the color of your test strip might show the yellow of a banana. According to your product, this means the pH level is 7.2. You’d want to raise the pH by a minimum of .2 and a maximum of .6.
Summary: Test the pool water's pH level with test strips. Check the chemical levels one to two times per week. Aim for a pH level of 7.4 to 7.8.

Problem: Article: It's important to concentrate on the great qualities that extroverts have: they generally make friends easily, are comfortable in front of and with crowds, and can keep a party going. While it is true that both extroverts and introverts have downsides (some extroverts talk too much and sometimes interrupt others, which can be inappropriate at times), focus on the good.  It is easy to think of extroverts in a negative light -- people think they speak before they think and that they are overly concerned with the superficial. It is not true! Extroverts are just as intuitive and thoughtful as introverts. If you want to become an extrovert, you will have to associate it with positive attributes -- and there are many. The definition of an extrovert is someone that recharges when they're around people. That is all. They are totally capable of deep thought and being good listeners. They generally have good social skills (...generally) and can be quite the go-getters. It's true: some extroverts come off as fake and phony. Think of a car salesman that pressures people into buying their product -- that's the kind of extrovert you don't want to be. And you don't have to be. You can be whatever kind of extrovert you want. Some extroverts are even shy!  What are the qualities of your ideal extrovert? Maybe they feel at ease in groups, maybe they speak up more, maybe they get the party started. Whatever it is, these are things you can accomplish. It's simple habit. Think of a few things and write them down. "Being more extroverted" is a tough goal to hit; "speaking up more" is something a lot more doable. Heads up: research says most of us are ambiverts. It's your standard bell curve. Some people are on one end (introverts), some people are on the opposite end (extroverts), but the vast majority of us lie somewhere in the middle. Even if you're mostly introverted, you have at least a few extroverted characteristics. Even Jung (the famed psychologist) said that no one is only one or the other -- if they were, they'd be in an insane asylum. All you have to do is draw out your extroverted tendencies. They're hiding somewhere. Though there is an argument that the studies are a little biased, some research has shown that when introverts act more extroverted, they're happier. Experts aren't super sure why, but the idea behind it is that in general, you receive a more positive response. That positive reinforcement from others can be very, very powerful. It does seem to be true that introverts underestimate what they'll enjoy. Even for some extroverts, there are parties you just dread going to, but then you end up having a good time. Whether it's because you're proud of yourself for breaking out of your box, you experienced something new, or Mohammed did a spit-take onto the chocolate fountain, we are not the best predictors of what we enjoy. Sure, the brain is plastic, but you can't teach a dog to be a ferret. If you're extremely introverted, being an extrovert will be incredibly draining. Heck, even some extroverts find too much social stimuli draining at a point. This could be a hurdle that takes years to cross. If you border on agoraphobic, don't force anything. Instead, consider this: Western cultures highly value extroversion -- Eastern ones don't as much. Is it possible this desire to be extroverted is not an innate desire and rather it is one that is taught to you? Consider accepting your introversion -- introverts are just as necessary to society as extroverts are!
Summary: Value extroversion. Envision yourself as the right kind of extrovert. Know that it's a spectrum. Know that you may feel better than you felt when you were an introvert. Realize that it may be very difficult.

Problem: Article: Tires have a major effect on the way your car looks and feels. If you are interested in increasing the functionality of your vehicle, getting a higher-quality brand of tire for your vehicle can change your experience of driving it. This is an important trick whether you're a car modding or a "casual" car owner.  Keep your area's weather in mind when you pick out tires. Some tires are specially designed to function in rain or snow. Generally speaking, the bigger your wheels are, the less responsive they'll be when you're driving. Try to strike a balance between form and function with your tires. Newer vehicles are regulated by an internal computer processor, called an ECU, or "Engine Control Unit". These computers determine how much fuel is injected into the engine at different RPMs. If you want to get an added boost (and fuel economy) from your car, you can buy an input panel for your ECU and have it installed in your car. Although it's only recommended you change an ECU's default settings if you know what you're doing, you can squeeze some extra power out of your car just by improving the efficiency of  parts you already have. By cutting out fuel at precise times, you can make your car "backfire", shooting a burst of flame out the exhaust when you rev it. This is not recommended for street vehicles however, and should only be approached if you know what you're doing. Your car's exhaust has a solid effect on your car's power, as well as the amount of noise it makes. Having you exhaust and muffler replaced with something more sleek can help improve the vehicle's efficiency. Some car modders also enjoy playing around with the sound a car makes. Removing a muffler will make your car sound considerably louder. While this might make the car sound faster, it's also inconsiderate to other people using the road. Your suspension is typically padded with rubber bearings to improve the car's feel and handling. However, these erode with time. Replacing them with durable polyurethane may be a largely invisible improvement to your vehicle, but it can do wonders for a vehicle's handling if you've been driving it a while.
Summary:
Change your tires. Reprogram your vehicle's ECU. Upgrade your exhaust system. Replace your suspension bushings with polyurethane.