In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Again, choose heavy books to provide the most weight. Stack them somewhere they won’t get knocked into easily. You could also use bricks instead of books for the same effect. Set a reminder on your calendar to check the flowers after a few weeks have passed to see if they’re done. They should feel like fine tissue paper. If they aren’t done yet, carefully shut them back into the book for another week to continue pressing them. It takes less time to press flowers with heavy books than if you were to use a wooden flower press because there is considerably more weight being applied from the books.
Summary: Stack on 2 to 3 more books to provide extra weight. Leave the flowers alone for 1 to 2 weeks to allow them to dry out fully.

If you own your car outright, then you can get an auto equity loan. Generally, you can borrow 100% of your car’s value, though this amount will differ depending on your credit history.  If you have not paid off your car loan, then the car is currently serving as collateral for that loan. However, you might have paid off some of your loan. In that situation, you can get a new loan for a higher amount, using the car as collateral. Keep in mind that cars depreciate in value, so if you end up having to sell the car, you may not have enough to pay off the loan. There are a couple types of secured loans you can get using your home as collateral, and there are many lenders willing to make these loans. Consider the following types:  Home equity loan. You get a loan for a fixed sum of money and repay it in equal monthly installments. If you do not repay per your agreement, the lender can foreclose. Generally, you can get a loan equal to 85% of the equity in your home. Home equity line of credit. A HELOC operates like a credit card. You borrow as much as you need, up to the limit set by your lender, and make payments on the amount you borrow. Typically, you can borrow up to 85% of the equity in your home. If you default, your lender can seize your home. Some banks extend loans to customers who have a savings account with them. Because the account secures the loan, you generally cannot access the account until you pay the loan back. You can also use a certificate of deposit as collateral for a bank loan. You can get a secured loan using all kinds of assets as collateral. Consider any personal property that has value and which you own, such as the following:  Watercraft Motorcycles Equipment  Furniture Computer If you have investments with a private bank or investment broker, then they may lend you money using your accounts as collateral. Often, you can get a loan up to the full amount of your account. Some banks will give you a “cash advance loan” or “salary advance loan” backed up by your future paychecks. Generally, these are short-term loans, due when you receive your next check.  Many lenders offer legitimate salary-advance loans. Do not confuse these with “payday” loans, which have sky high interest rates and are illegal in many states. Payday lenders tend to operate out of storefront offices, like pawn shops. By contrast, banks and credit unions offer salary-advance loans. Businesses can use many assets to secure a loan for their business. For example, a client might issue a large purchase order for product. To fulfill the order, you need to hire staff or make other investments. Banks will often lend against your assets, such as accounts receivable or inventory.
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One-sentence summary -- Pledge your car as collateral. Use your home as collateral. Offer your savings account as collateral. Pledge personal property as collateral. Pledge stocks and other investments as collateral. Use future paychecks as collateral. Pledge business assets as collateral.

Problem: Article: Rubber gloves are useful again for handling gourds that may still have mold or other harmful substances on them. Work in a ventilated environment and wear a dust mask because of the dust inside the gourd. Finally, wear eye protection when using power tools. The way you cut the gourd and the tool you use depends on your intended use. For example, a power drill can be used to make a hole for a birdhouse, or you can cut an opening using hand saws and rotary cutters to make a decorative container. Birds don’t mind the papery pulp and seeds inside the gourd, but you will have to get rid of them when making something other than a birdhouse. Tools with long handles, such as clay sculpting tools, spoons, and screwdrivers can help you reach the seeds and scrape pulp off the walls of the gourd.  When the opening is too small or the seeds are in a tough ball, you can soak the gourd in warm water for 30 minutes. However, it will take several hours for the gourd to dry. Pulp and seeds can be saved for projects such as replanting or pulp sculptures by straining them and letting them dry in a single layer. Depending on your product, such as when making a bowl, you may wish to make the inside of the gourd smooth. Use your sanding tool. Afterwards, you may wish to add primer, dye, or paint to decorate the gourd. Gourd Ball cleaner or a mushroom tool, which is used to cut off the caps of mushrooms, can also be used to sand the inside of the gourd.
Summary:
Put on safety gear. Cut the gourd. Scrape out the inside of the gourd. Sand the inside of the gourd.