Problem: Article: Be gentle to avoid damaging the components. A little rattling is normal. If it sounds very loud, or you notice a loose piece moving around inside the tube, then your tube is broken and needs to be replaced. Plug the tube into your amplifier or other machine. Bring along a pencil, chopsticks, or another wooden or plastic implement. Use it to gently tap each tube. All tubes ring, but the bad ones sound louder and may cause the device to squeal. Turn off the machine, then swap the tubes. Turn the knobs on your amplifier or other device to activate each tube. Tap the tubes again as you go and listen for the ringing. A bad tube will sound loud no matter what channel it’s on. Swapping the old tube with a new one is also a good test. If the old tube is broken, the new one won’t ring as much. Slip an oven mitt over your hand. Hold onto the suspect tube as you use your device, such as by playing a note on the guitar hooked up to the vacuum tube amplifier. You will notice much less rattling if the tube is broken.
Summary: Shake the tube for signs of rattling. Tap the tubes with a pencil to listen to their ringing. Swap the tubes to make sure you found the broken one. Hold the tube still while using the device to test it.

Problem: Article: If you are someone who is confident in their freehand ability, you can certainly skip this step. However, if you aren’t confident in your freehanding and want to ensure that you get perfect, even letters, you can design them on a computer.  Using Microsoft Word, you can type in your letters and then trace them onto the wood.  Open Microsoft Word, click on the “File” menu, and select “Page Setup.” Select the paper size that matches the size of the wood you’ll be painting, or enter in your own custom size. Type your lettering in the document, however you want it to look on the wood. Because the page is set to the size of the wood, you can design it with the proper measurements in mind. Print your document. You can find pre-cut stencils at your local craft store, and they are perfect for painting letters on wood. You can also order these stencils online if you are looking for a very particular size or font. For best results, you will also need a stencil paintbrush, as well as spray adhesive.  Take your time to line up the stencil onto the wood, exactly as you want your lettering to line up. Use a pencil to mark up the stencil to show where it should lay on the wood. Shake your can of spray adhesive, and then spray a light coat on the stencil. This will allow it to stick to the wood, ensuring that it doesn't shift or smear during the painting process. Once your stencil is stuck to the wood, use your stencil brush to gently dab acrylic paint onto the wood, through the stencil. Allow your paint to dry for a few minutes before peeling the stencil off the wood.
Summary: Design your lettering. Purchase some letter stencils.

Problem: Article: Near the drain valve where the hose is connected is a knob or lever that opens and closes the valve. Turn the knob or lever to open up the valve. Make sure it’s opened all of the way to allow for proper drainage. If the valve is difficult to open, use a wrench to help turn it. At the top of the water heater is a valve that allows air to flow into the unit in order to relieve pressure that can build up inside of it. Open the pressure relief valve to allow air to run through the valve and drain the water. If water doesn’t start to flow immediately, loosen the nut on the top of the water heater that connects the drain valve to allow more air to pass through.  Do not remove or entirely separate the nut at the top of the water heater. Just loosen it to allow air to pass through. Be careful not to snap or jerk the valves so you don’t risk damaging them. It can take up to 30 minutes for your water heater to completely drain. When the water stops flowing from the garden hose, then the water heater has finished draining. Keep an eye on the garden hose to make sure it’s draining properly. Sediment can collect at the bottom of your water heater so it’s important that you run fresh water through it to flush it all out. Turn the water valve to start the flow of water through the heater so it drains through the drain valve. Allow the fresh water to flow for at least 5 minutes and then turn it off again.
Summary: Turn the knob on the drain valve to open it. Pull up on the pressure relief valve at the top of the tank to open it. Allow the water to drain completely. Open the water valve for 5 minutes to flush out the water heater.

Problem: Article: The agent conducting the interview will want to verify that you are in good health.  You will need to describe your physical and mental health, and if you have had any health troubles in the past or currently have any at present, you should describe your overall prognosis and any treatments you are taking to manage the condition. You will need to be absolutely honest about your medical history, since you can get into serious legal trouble if you lie. The interviewer will also want to verify that you can afford to take care of a child. You do not need to be especially wealthy, but you do need to demonstrate fiscal responsibility. Prepare banks statements, credit card statements, and loan statements to demonstrate that you are not behind on any payments and that you have a steady history of financial responsibility. Adoption interviews are often done as part of a home study, which means that the interviewer will come to talk to you at your home. Make sure that your house looks clean and organized.  Clear away any clutter and fix any problems that could be potentially hazardous to a child. It also helps to have a specific place set aside for an adopted child to live in, since it demonstrates to your interviewer that you are serious and prepared for a new addition to your family. The interviewer will ask a variety of questions. Some will touch on your qualifications and ability, such as medical or financial questions. You can also expect to be asked about whether or not you have a criminal history.  The interviewer may also ask you more personal questions to gauge your fitness as a potential parent. These questions could cover topics like your views on education, discipline, or overall child rearing. You may also be asked to describe your own character, in which case, you should be honest about your faults while emphasizing that your strengths are more than enough to compensate. You do not need to dress in business attire, but you should great the interviewer in your "Sunday best." Prepare an outfit that makes you look well put-together. Make sure that both you and your clothes are cleaned, and make sure that any family members present are also equally cleaned and prepped.
Summary:
Prepare to disclose your medical history. Gather your financial records. Get your home in order. Practice answering a few basic questions. Keep your appearance clean.