Problem: Article: Stir 1 cup (250 ml) baking soda into 2 cups (500 ml) hot water until well combined. Combine the two ingredients in a large bucket or other container.  Note that the baking soda will not dissolve, but it should be completely soaked. This homemade fabric softener is often praised by people who have hard water. Baking soda regulates the pH level in your rinse water, preventing it from becoming too acidic or too alkaline. It also cancels out mineral deposits, like those found in hard water. These mineral deposits are often responsible for making clothes stiff. Slowly add 1 cup (250 ml) white distilled vinegar to the mixture. Stir gently until the baking soda is dissolved.  The vinegar will react with the baking soda, causing a fizzy chemical reaction. Do not pour the vinegar too quickly or you will end up with a mess. Vinegar strips soap and residue from clothing and also helps to soften hard water. Some believe that the vinegar and baking soda cancel each other out, making them ineffective. The salt that is produced from the chemical reaction acts as a buffer in the rinse cycle, however. Moreover, many of the elements that help soften clothes remain in the solution even after the reaction occurs. If you want to make scented fabric softener, then you need to add essential oil or scent booster to the ingredients. Stir either option directly into the fabric softener solution.  If using essential oils, 25 to 30 drops should be sufficient. If using scent booster, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup (60 to 125 ml) of the crystals to your water and stir until dissolved.  Scent booster is usually found in the laundry aisle. It is not a natural product, so it may not be preferable from an ecological sense, but it will lend your fabric softener a pleasant scent and may save you money in the long run. For a normal load, fill a fabric softener ball with 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the fabric softener solution or add the same amount directly to the washer just before the rinse cycle begins.  Do not add the fabric softener to the machine before its primary wash cycle. Pour the rest of the fabric softener into a storage container. Shake or stir well to combine before each use. You do not need to do anything special from this point on. Let your rinse cycle finish up as it normally would.
Summary: Combine baking soda and hot water. Slowly add the vinegar. Scent the fabric softener, if desired. Pour 1/4 cup (60 ml) into your washing machine during the rinse cycle. Run the rinse cycle as usual.

Problem: Article: If you want to adjust your lower tracks, use a screwdriver or wrench to loosen the screws or nuts holding the lower track brackets in place. Make sure to do this on both the left and right track. With the lower track brackets loosened, you can gently shift the tracks to the left or right, causing the garage door to move. Do this with both tracks until there is a .25 in (0.64 cm) gap between the bottom of the door and the top of the crown molding, indicating that the tracks may be properly aligned. If you have trouble moving the tracks, place a thick piece of wood against the track and tap it with a hammer or mallet. The force should cause the track to shift. In order for your garage door to function as intended, your tracks need to be perfectly level. If they aren't, the door will not open and close properly, potentially leading to unwanted gaps, panel buckling, or door binding. Use your fingers to retighten the screws or bolts holding the lower track brackets in place. Once you've reached finger tightness, meaning you can no longer turn the fasteners by hand, use your screw or wrench to add a few more turns. This will ensure that the fasteners are properly tightened without stripping them. To be sure that the tracks are properly aligned, open and close your garage door multiple times. If you have an automatic garage door, stand far away while it opens and closes. If you have a manual garage door, be extra cautious in case something was compromised during the adjustment process.
Summary: Use a screwdriver to loosen the lower track brackets. Move each track until there is a .25 in (0.64 cm) gap between the door and stop molding. Check your tracks with a vertical level. Retighten the track brackets. Make sure your door still opens.

Problem: Article: While your computer restarts, press either the F1, F2, or Delete button on your keyboard (right before the welcome screen appears) to access your computer's BIOS. BIOS is a blue-white or black-white screen that generally displays basic information and settings of your computer. Navigation differs from one BIOS to another, but it isn't hard to figure out since navigation instructions, such as which keys to use and when to use it, are already displayed on the screen.  On the Boot screen, you only need to change the Boot order so your computer boots from either the DVD or USB, depending whether you're installing Ubuntu from a DVD or a flash drive. Save the settings, and your computer will restart again.
Summary: Access the BIOS. Navigate to the BOOT section.

Problem: Article: If you're wearing used dress shoes, give them a quick polish so they shine. You can also rent formal shoes to go with your suit or tux. Select shoes that work with the color of your suit or tux. Shoes are available in brown, black, navy, or white. If you're wearing a colored suit, pick a color that will highlight your suit. For example, if the jacket is maroon, choose black or white shoes. While you don't have to wear cuff links, a little jewelry will add sparkle and sophistication to your look. Choose cuff links made from a material that will match your outfit. For example, if you're wearing a shirt with gold studs, wear sophisticated gold cuff links instead of silver ones. Work with your date to decide on flowers that are suitable for your outfit. For example, you might pick a red rose that matches their outfit. Secure the boutonniere on the left lapel of the jacket so the flower's stem points down.  Your flowers should complement the color of your dress but doesn't have to be the exact same shade. For example, deep red flowers work well with a cream or black outfit. If you're wearing a suit or tux, consider wearing a plain white pocket square to complete your look.
Summary:
Wear polished dress shoes. Pick out cuff links. Wear a boutonniere.