Problem: Article: While hiding your icons on a Mac isn't as straightforward as on Windows, it can still be done. The easiest thing you can do is turn off all of your system icons, such as your hard drives, inserted discs, and servers. This will prevent them from appearing on the desktop.  Click Finder and select Preferences. You may need to open a Finder window for the Finder menu to appear. Click the General tab. Uncheck the boxes for the icons you want to hide. You can hide all of the icons on your desktop by using Terminal commands. Click Go and select Utilities. Double-click "Terminal". Enter the following command to hide all of the icons on the desktop:  defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop false; killall Finder If you want to show the icons again, enter the following command:  defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop true; killall Finder If you find yourself hiding your icons often, you can create an Automator script that will allow you to hide the icons in a few clicks. Open Automator from the Applications folder and choose the "Service" template. Set the right drop-down menu to "Finder" and the left drop-down menu to "no input". Search for and drag the "Run AppleScript" action to the main workflow. Paste the code below into the "Run AppleScript" field, replacing anything there already:  try set toggle to do shell script "defaults read com.apple.finder CreateDesktop" if toggle = "true" then do shell script "defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop false" else if toggle = "false" then  do shell script "defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop true" end if end try  do shell script "killall Finder" delay 0.5 activate application "Finder"    Save the new service as an easy-to-remember name, such as "Hide/Show Desktop" You can access your new script by clicking Finder → Services  You will need to have run the Terminal commands from the previous steps at least once for the script to work. If you'd rather not fuss with scripts, you can download a program that will let you toggle your desktop on and off. Some programs will only do this, while other provide a range of desktop customization options as well. Some of the most popular programs include:  Camouflage Hide Desktop
Summary: Hide system icons. Hide the rest of your icons using the Terminal. Turn off the desktop. Turn the icons back on. Make an Automator script. Download an icon-hiding program.

Problem: Article: Turn the stick so that the flat end faces away from you. Place your left hand over the top end of the stick, pointing your thumb down towards the curled end at the bottom. Position your right hand around the bottom of the grip, which is the black or white rubber or leather material ending about halfway down the stick.  This basic grip is great for dribbling and controlling the ball. Roughly align your thumb with the curl at the end of the stick. Wrap your fingers around the grip, but be prepared to move them on occasion as you play. There is no such thing as a “lefty” stick. You can switch your hand positioning, but most left-handed players hold their sticks the same way as right-handed players. Crouching is the normal position you hold while playing field hockey. Bend your body at the waist, pushing your stick out in front of you. Keep the curled end of the stick firmly on the ground with the flat end facing outwards. Make sure you keep your chest up so you are able to see the field ahead of you.  Avoid leaning forward. Bend at the waist and keep your knees bent a little so you don't injure your back. You keep this crouched position most of the time on the field. The only time you stand up straight is if you're sprinting after a ball or standing in place.
Summary: Hold the field hockey stick with your right hand at the bottom of the grip. Crouch down with your knees bent and your back straight.

Problem: Article: Now that the curtains have been rinsed of dirt and dust and any stains have been pretreated for removal, you can wash your curtains. Most curtains can be washed in a normal washing machine on the delicate cycle, especially if they are made from cotton or polyester. Most modern net curtains are made from polyester. If you curtains are particularly delicate then you may have to hand wash them. Delicate curtains include those that are antiques or look like they might fall apart if washed. This also includes net curtains made from wool or silk, which should again be hand washed. Hand wash by placing in a basin of cool water with a little laundry detergent or dishwashing soap. Gently agitate the water to allow the soap to penetrate fully. Rather than squeezing out the delicate material, simply hang it up outside while wet and allow it to dry. This will prevent major wrinkles. Silk cannot be hung up to dry or else it will yellow. Rather roll the net curtain in a towel to remove excess water and then iron on low heat to dry. Any laundry detergent will do but one specifically developed for your fabric may work even better. For example you can use one that is made for delicate fabrics or for whites. If you do not have a special detergent then that is fine. Because you have pretreated and pre-soaked your curtains, any stains should be removed already and your choice of detergent should not have a major impact. Put your curtain in the washing machine. If your curtain is particularly delicate you may need to hand wash and will thus need to place your curtain in a basin of cold water. You will need to bulk up the load when washing your curtain. This will help balance the load for optimum performance of your washing machine. This will also help tumble/agitate your washing load more efficiently, resulting in a better wash. Start your washing machine using warm or cold water on the delicate cycle. Add a normal amount of laundry detergent to the machine.  If you have a top-loader then you should add your washing powder after some water has filled into the machine. If you wish, you can add 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda to the wash cycle to help the machine. Add your choice of fabric softener to the rinse cycle of your wash. Adding two tablespoons of vinegar to your rinse cycle will help make your curtains extra soft.  Remove the curtains before spinning, or put them on very low spin so that they do not wrinkle. Do not use vinegar with linen curtains or else it can burn them. Keep in mind not to tumble dry your net curtains, as this will cause them to shrink. Hang your curtains outside to dry them before rehanging them in your window. Alternatively you can simply hang up the damp curtains and allow them to dry while hanging. It is difficult to iron net curtains without damaging them so try not to allow wrinkles to appear in the first place by hanging them to dry while still wet or damp.
Summary: Wash your curtain after pretreatment. Obtain your choice of laundry detergent. Place your curtain in the washing machine. Add a white towel or other white article of clothing. Start your washing machine on a delicate cycle with your choice of detergent. Add fabric softener and vinegar to your rinse cycle. Hang your net curtains and allow them to drip and dry.

Problem: Article: Have the tutu-wearer-to-be stand still, with their back straight.  With a measuring tape, measure from their waist to the part of their leg where the tutu skirt should end. Most tutus fall between 11 in. (28 cm) and 23 in. (58 cm) from the waist. This will ensure it is tight enough around the waist. Adjust it, if necessary.
Summary:
Take waist measurements. Have the person try on the elastic.