Professional-grade food wrap would be ideal, but you can use basic saran wrap for this as well. Don't worry about being too precise when it comes to the size of the plastic, however; you'll be stretching and trimming it later.  This method is not recommended for hot or cold process soap, as that type of soap needs to “breathe.” This method is great for melt-and-pour soap. Place the plastic wrap on a flat surface and smooth out any ripples. Set the soap face-down on top, making sure that it is centered. If this is a rectangular bar of soap, make sure that one of the long edges is facing you. This is a little like wrapping a gift. Take the top edge of the plastic wrap, and bring it over the top edge of the soap. Pull it tight enough so that it clings to the soap. The plastic wrap shouldn’t go past the bottom edge of the soap. If it does, trim it off. Make sure that the top edge is smoothed down first. If it isn’t, then take a moment to smooth out any wrinkles with your fingers. Next, take the bottom edge and pull it tightly across the back of the soap, just like you did with the top edge.  Again, the plastic shouldn’t go past the top edge of the soap. If it does, cut the excess off. Make sure that you smooth down the bottom edge against the plastic wrap. It should cling to it. Do the left side first, then the right. Make sure that you pull them tight enough so that they stretch and stick to the plastic that’s already around the soap.  Like with the top and bottom edges, the plastic shouldn’t extend past the side edges of the soap. You can trim these edges shorter so that they touch in the middle instead of overlap. While not absolutely necessary, this will help cover up the seam as well as ensure that it doesn’t come undone. A piece of tape is all you really need, but a label can give your soap a professional touch. For example:  If you own a store, you could print out your logo and use that as a sticker label. If you are selling your soap, consider printing out an ingredient label and using that instead of tape.
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One-sentence summary -- Cut a sheet of plastic wrap 3 times larger than your soap. Set the soap on top of the plastic wrap. Stretch the top edge of the plastic wrap over the top edge of the soap. Pull the bottom edge of the plastic over the bottom edge of the soap. Bring the left and right sides of the plastic wrap over the soap. Secure the side edges with a piece of tape or a label.


As you take in air through your nose, count from one to four, making sure not to rush. This counting exercise will help you regulate your breaths and concentrate on breathing deeply. Remember to let your belly move outward and breathe from your diaphragm.  This breathing exercise acts as a kind of sedative. Whenever you're feeling particularly stressed out or in need a quick way to calm down, find a quiet place to practice 4-7-8 breathing. You can also use this breathing exercise to help you fall asleep. Relax and hold it, not breathing in or out, as you wait for seven seconds. You can count in your head or use a watch. Slowly let the air out through your mouth as you count to eight. Timing your exhale will help you make sure that it's about twice as long as your inhale, which is optimal for deep breathing. As you exhale, pull your stomach in to help expel as much air as you can. Breathe in again, hold it, and exhale completely. Remember to count every time so that the 4-7-8 ratio always stays the same. After four breaths, you should feel a sense of calm. Repeat the exercise for several more breaths if needed.
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One-sentence summary -- Count to four as you inhale slowly. Hold your breath for seven seconds. Exhale for eight seconds. Repeat for a total of four breaths.


A locksmith or drilling.  The locksmith will do the least (if any) damage but will probably cost the most.  Drilling is inexpensive but is the most damaging.  Drilling too far could render the lock set unserviceable. Choose a drill bit that will remove the metal from the lock cylinder ONLY.  The lock cylinder is the portion of the lock that turns with the key - it is not the handle.  Generally, most home locks can be drilled with a 1/4" drill bit. Remove the lock set and take to a hardware store to obtain repair parts (new lock cylinder and keys).
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One-sentence summary -- If at anytime you are unable to open the lock as outlined above, there are only two other ways to open the lock. If drilling, the object will be to drill to a depth equal to the part of a key that would normally be inserted into a working lock. Once the bulk of the cylinder metal is removed, pry as much remaining metal of the cylinder and pins out so that the mechanism will turn to unlock.


Seasoning cast iron creates a seal over the metal, preventing rust and creating a nonstick surface.  Some cast iron cookware comes pre-seasoned; read the packaging or ask a store clerk if you aren't sure about yours. If you've had your cast iron cookware for awhile and don't know if it came seasoned, it's best to take the steps to season it, just in case. Read How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet to learn the best technique for seasoning your cookware. Take care not to stack a wet pot or pan on top of the cast iron.
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Make sure your cast iron is seasoned. Store the cast iron in a dry place.