INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Go through those boxes in the attic, shed, closet or garage and select items you can sell. Then walk from room to room in your home, identifying things you no longer need.  It can be hard to part with things, even if you never use them. If you haven't used something for over a year, it's a good sign you won't miss it. Sell anything you don't want or use anymore like clothes that don't fit you, dishes that you never use, outdated game systems, shoes, crafts that you've made, picture frames, and other knickknacks. People will buy just about anything. While there are certain hot sellers like children’s toys, old tools, books, antiques, and simple kitchen items, don’t be afraid to try to sell things that you can’t imagine anyone buying. The worst-case scenario is that it doesn't sell and you'll have to dispose of it. Make sure merchandise is fairly clean and not broken, especially to prevent an item from injuring someone. However, you can try and put out broken stuff that is safe to handle. You might be surprised. Many people will buy broken hardware items, kinked hoses, old doors, and other seemingly undesirable items. You may want to consider putting these out for free. Record each item you plan to see on a sheet of paper as you identify it for sale. Many people skip this step, but a master list of your wares can make your sale run much more smoothly.  Include the price of each you item in your inventory. Price tags have a strange way of getting lost at garage sales, and it’s hard to come up with a fair price on the spot, especially if you've got other people asking you questions or you're helping out someone else with their garage sale. The more items you're trying to sell, the more important it is to tabulate your wares. A list can help you keep track of your items to look out for thieves who might try to steal. . Review your completed inventory sheet and assign a reasonable price to each item.   If you really just want to get rid of an old knickknack, price it cheaply. For items that are more valuable, a general rule is to price it at a quarter of what you paid for it initially. You can go higher on certain items, such as those that are nearly new, collectibles, or valuable antiques.  Remember that the main purpose of a yard sale is to get rid of your old stuff and not necessarily to make a huge profit. Garage sale shoppers are looking for bargains. If you don’t want to have to pack everything back into your house at the end of the day, then you've got to give people the low prices they’re looking for. Some people won't pay more than 10% of the retail price when they go to garage sales. Price your merchandise to sell, and you’ll make money. If you aren't set on a definite price for an item, use the phrase "Make an Offer" or write it on the price tag. Bear in mind that some customers may try to low-ball you with ludicrously low prices. You can also say, for instance, "$40 or best offer" if you want to suggest a certain base price. Prices need not be set in stone. You may want to change the price of a given item depending on the crowd and how much they need the item. Attach a clearly written price label to each item. This will protect you from a constant barrage of price inquiries and clear up confusion regarding the price of an item.  Using brightly coloured labels will make it easier for your customers to find the price and will save you time on the day of the sale. You can purchase adhesive labels, or you can use a “sticker gun.” If you don't have sticker labels, you can also use small pieces of masking tape, or make your own stickers. If you have a lot of similar items that are all the same price like books, CDs, cassettes or VHS tapes, put them all in one box and label the box with the price for each. For example, a box of books might have the label, "$0.50 per book". Customers will sift through the box if they're interested, and some collectors may offer you a bulk price for the entire box. Garage sale-goers tend to prefer larger sales. If there looks like there is not a lot to choose from, people may not even get out of the car. As well, attracting serious garage sale-goers will attract people casually passing by who are wondering why there are so many people at a sale.  Ask your friends, family, and neighbours to contribute their items. You may know people who want to sell a few of their own items, but who are not prepared to set up a garage sale. If they do want to sell their items, avoid a logistical hassle later on by making sure your friends, family, or neighbours have done inventory on their own items. They should tell you exactly what they're giving to you to sell, as well as what it's worth. Haggling on friends' items should only be done with their permission. If a customer isn't willing to compromise on their low-ball offer, say, "It's not mine. I'm selling this for a friend, so I have to stick with their price for you and the other buyers".

SUMMARY: Gather items for sale. Take inventory. Price your goods Label your items with price tags. Make your sale as big as feasible.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This traditional method of pickling pork consists of submerging the pork in a highly saline liquid. At its simplest, it simply requires pork, a large non-reactive bowl (such as ceramic or stainless steel), water, and salt. However, the flavor of the pork can be greatly improved with the addition of sugar, herbs, and spices such as pepper, a bay leaf, garlic, allspice berries, onion, and dried thyme.  In addition you may want to add potassium nitrate (also known as saltpeter) which inhibits the growth of certain bacteria, most importantly the bacteria responsible for botulism. This method of pickling pork requires a significant number of days, specifically 7 - 14. Plan to make it far enough ahead so that it is ready when you want to use it.  Stir the liquid so that the spices are evenly distributed and the salt dissolves in the water. The amount of salt you need to add depends on the amount of water you are dissolving it in. To make sure your water is salty enough, take a raw egg and place it in the water. If it floats, your water is salty enough. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 7 to 14 days. Like other methods of pickling pork, the pork needs to be cooked in some sort of heat before you eat it. Traditionally this form of pickled pork, also known as salt pork, was fried with apples. However, this form of pickled pork will be excellent roasted or boiled as well.

SUMMARY: Collect equipment and ingredients. Place the pork in your pot and add enough water so that the pork will be submerged completely but the pot will not overflow once it is added. Remove the pork, simply setting it aside for a few minutes, and add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl. Place the pork back in the liquid, making sure it is fully submerged in the water. Remove from the refrigerator and add to any of your favorite recipes.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A rotary grater consists of a handle connected to a circular grating compartment. A side crank is then rotated to grate the cheese. Raise the top handle of the grater, place a small block of cheese into the compartment, and lower the handle. Grip the handle normally with your other fingers. For example, if you need to make nacho dips or breakfast casseroles, use a rotary grater.

SUMMARY:
Slice your cheese using a rotary grater. Apply some pressure to the top of the handle with your thumb. Rotary graters are safer as your hands are not required to press against the plates.They are also very efficient and are best reserved for making large quantities of shredded cheese.