Problem: Article: Any time you interact with another person, take a second or two to acknowledge him. Because you never know what is going on in another person’s life, a simple “hello” or “thank you” can go very far in making the person feel worthy and happy. In turn, the person’s reaction may bring you joy with the response you get.  Start off any interaction with a smile. It doesn’t even need to be a big, toothy grin. A smile to a person you walk past may get a smile in return. Generally, the nicer you are to others, the more they will want you around and you’ll experience the positive social consequences. Make eye contact whenever you can. Consider greeting others with a cheerful “hello.” Remember to say “please” and “thank you.” Saying these things and incorporating positive behaviors become a habit over time. Even at tough times, they can offer a glimmer of humanity to other people who are struggling. Doing something nice for another person, like offering a compliment or paying for her lunch, can bring both of you a lot of joy. In any situation, consider making a small and kind gesture to another person. Not only will this bring the other person joy, but may also brighten your spirits. Keep in mind that you don’t have to do something grand. Buying coffee for a friend or colleague who is having a hard time or giving someone a kind word can help the other person—and you—be joyful. There are a lot of people in the world who are less fortunate than you. They may not have a home, job, or their health. Giving some time to these people can give them a glimmer of hope and joy and make you feel great, too. Offer your time to a health facility or organization that provides aid to those less fortunate than you. Consider working at a place where your skills may be especially welcome. For example, if you like to paint, you could volunteer to paint with sick children or the elderly. You could also help individuals living in shelters develop their job skills.
Summary: Acknowledge a person’s presence. Offer simple acts of kindness. Volunteer your time with the less fortunate.

Problem: Article: To clean aluminum baking trays, pots, and other bakeware, mix water and vinegar in equal amounts.  For instance, you might mix half a cup of water with half a cup of vinegar.  Bring the mixture to a boil inside the bakeware item you want to clean.  For deeper pots and trays this will require a larger amount of vinegar and water.  The mixture, in this case, can be boiled on the stovetop. For shallow bakeware items like cookie sheets, you might have only a thin layer of water and vinegar in the pan.  You’ll probably have to boil this mixture in the oven.  Set the tray in the oven to a temperature of about 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius). If you wish, you could throw in a whole sliced lemon into your boiling mixture.  The natural acidity of the lemon juice works wonders on aluminum bakeware. Once the mixture gets boiling, turn the heat off and wait 15-20 minutes for it to cool.  Dump the mixture out and wash the bakeware item with warm, soapy water in the sink.  Scrub the pan with a sponge and/or scrubbing pad.  Use vigorous circular motions to remove the stain. If you don’t want to clean your aluminum bakeware with vinegar and water, slice a lemon lengthwise into four equally-sized wedges.  Dip the fruit sides (not the peel) in salt.  The salt should stick to the juicy flesh of the lemon.  Grip the lemon wedge by placing your thumb on one end and your ring and middle fingers on the other end. Apply the salted fruit to the stain and scrub it away with a gentle back-and-forth or up-and-down motion. When you’ve removed the stain, wash the bakeware item with warm, soapy water. If salted lemon slices and vinegar alone don’t work against your stained aluminum bakeware, you could try a cream of tartar cleaner.  Simply mix one quart of water, ½ cup of vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar.  Boil the whole mixture inside the stained bakeware item.  Let the mixture boil for 10 minutes, then turn the heat off, dump the solution out, and wait 15 minutes.  Scrub the bakeware item clean in the sink with warm, soapy water. Use steel wool.  Move it back and forth across the surface of the pan.  Do not be too vigorous with the steel wool, as it can scratch aluminum.  If you cannot easily boil the mixture in the bakeware itself, you could boil it in a separate pot, then wait for the mixture to cool and dip a sponge in it.  Use the sponge to scrub the stain away. Alternately, you could pour a small amount of the solution in a shallow bakeware item and boil it in the oven at a temperature of about 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius) for 10 minutes.
Summary: Use water and vinegar. Use salt and lemon slices. Use cream of tartar.

Problem: Article: Set each piece of your new granite countertops in place one at a time. Make sure each piece is set correctly and is positioned flush against the wall. Granite can be extremely heavy, so have a friend or 2 assist you in lifting and placing each countertop piece. Once all of the pieces are in place, you’ll likely notice that there are gaps or places where the countertop isn’t sitting level. To fix this, place small plastic shims between the top of the cabinet and the bottom of the granite. Check multiple places with a level to make sure your countertop is perfectly flat. Lift up or take off the granite pieces. Squirt half dollar-sized dollops of silicone sealant onto the top of the cabinets every 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) all over the entire surface. Then, lay the pieces back down one by one and adjust them as needed to ensure that they’re properly positioned. Check with a level halfway through the silicone’s drying time to make sure your countertops haven’t drifted. Wipe the countertop down with a clean cloth and a mixture of warm water and dishwashing liquid. Dry the counter completely with another clean cloth. Then, saturate the surface of the countertop with a sealant. Let the product sit for 10 minutes, or as long as the product instructs, and wipe the excess off with a clean cloth.
Summary: Set the granite in place. Use shims to level the counter. Glue the counter down with silicone sealant. Clean and seal the countertops.

Problem: Article: Press Ctrl+S (Windows) or ⌘ Command+S (Mac) to save your newspaper, then select a save location, enter a title, and click Save. Your newspaper is ready to go!
Summary:
Save your work.