Problem: Article: Grout haze often appears soon after the grout and tiles have been installed. If you are cleaning grout haze off of tiles that have recently been installed, wait a day for the grout to set. This will allow the grout to firm up so it is not damaged when you are removing the grout haze. This is key if you have smooth tiles made of glazed ceramic or porcelain. Talk to the professional floor installer to find out the setting time for the grout. Most cement and ready-mixed grouts dry within 24 hours. Start with the least aggressive method of removal first so you do not damage the tiles or the grout. Get a cheesecloth that is designed for cleaning grout haze at your local hardware store or online. Rub the surface of the tiles with the dry cheesecloth to remove the haze. You may need an extra pair of hands to help you rub the tiles with the cheesecloth, especially if you are removing grout haze off a large area. If the grout haze is too hard to remove with just the dry cheesecloth, try using a damp terry towel. Wet the terry towel and wring out as much water as you can before you use it. This will ensure excess water does not get on the grout. Then, rub the damp terry cloth over the tiles to remove the grout haze. You can also try swiping a damp terry cloth over the grout haze to wet it. Then, use another damp terry cloth to remove the grout haze once it is wet.
Summary: Wait a day for the grout to set. Use a cheesecloth. Try a wet terry towel if the cheesecloth is ineffective.

Problem: Article: Presses are simple devices made with wood, cardboard, paper, and either metal screws, heavy weights, or straps that buckle. The idea is to dry the leaf under pressure. They are available for purchase at craft and hobby stores, on-line, or you can make your own.  To make your own press, follow this process:  Buy two pieces of plywood that are 9" x 12," and about ½ " (2.5 cm) thick; or any size that works for you. Stores that sell lumber usually will cut this for you. Drill holes for bolts in each corner of both pieces of wood. It’s best to measure the placement of your holes to ensure they will line up no matter which way you put it together. Place bolts through the four holes in one piece of wood, with washers between the bolt and the wood.   Cut clean cardboard and paper to the size of the press. These should be clean, so replace them when needed.  Recycle cardboard boxes to cut your own to size.  If the press is not square, cut your cardboard so the channels run in the direction of the shorter side for better air circulation. For each layer in the press, you will need two pieces of cardboard and several sheets of absorbent paper cut to size.  Put the bottom wood on your work surface. Place a piece of cardboard on it, followed by paper, then the leaves, another sheet of paper, and finally a piece of cardboard. Repeat as many times as you’d like. It’s fine to let the leaves overlap unless there’s really prominent veining. Don’t let stems lie on top of leaves as this will make ugly lines in the dry leaf. Check the leaves after a couple of weeks. Place your hand on the top paper in a layer… if it feels cool, the leaves are not yet dry. Put them back in the press to finish drying. There’s no need to change the paper when pressing leaves.
Summary: Make or buy a press. Fill the press. Remove the leaves from the press when they're dry.

Problem: Article: Reach out to members of your congregation to ask them if they would like to learn more about teaching evangelism. Focus on new members and members who show an interest in deepening their faith so they can share it with others. You can also ask friends, family members, neighbors, coworkers, and peers at school if they’d like to learn how to evangelize. Begin by outlining how long the teaching will be for the participants. You may start with a 3-4 month commitment where you meet for training once a week for 1-2 hours. You may also ask participants to set aside 1-2 hours a week for homework or home study. Make sure the participants are comfortable with the start and end date for the training. Check that most, if not all the participants can attend every weekly meeting or training session. Open the training by inviting participants to share their personal feelings and experiences about their faith. Ask them to explain how they feel about Jesus and God. This will help set the tone for the training sessions and allow the participants to open up. For example, you may say to participants, “I invite you now to share your experiences with Jesus” or “Would anyone like to express what their faith means to them?” A key aspect of evangelizing is being an attentive listener to others so you can make a connection with them. Explain the purpose of active listening and the importance of maintaining positive body language when you listen to others. Show them how to maintain eye contact and turn their body towards the person they are engaging with.  You may demonstrate active listening by asking a participant a question about their faith. You can then listen attentively, maintaining eye contact and nodding to show you are engaged. Avoid interrupting or cutting off the person as they are speaking. You can then respond with “What I hear you saying is…” or “I believe what you are saying is…”. Once the person agrees you have heard them correctly, you can respond to them in a respectful way. Some of the people the participants will be evangelizing will have different ideas about faith and Jesus. Rather than shut these people out, participants should pose questions that are thoughtful and probing to start a dialogue. The questions should allow the person to express themselves and feel they are being treated with respect. For example, you may have participants ask questions like, “Can you tell me how you view faith and Jesus?” “Can you tell me more about your beliefs?” or “Would you be open to exploring a different set of beliefs?” Pair the participants together and have one person be the evangelist and the other person be the potential convert. Have the participants practice using active listening and probing questions to get a dialogue started.  Ask the participants to switch roles after 5-10 minutes so they can experience both sides of the discussion. Have participants share any thoughts or reflections after the practice sessions with the larger group so everyone can learn from each other. Ensure participants that the training session is a safe, open space where they can express themselves honestly. Remind them there is no single right way to evangelize and that the training sessions are a learning opportunity for everyone. Make sure participants feel comfortable in the sessions and included in the group discussion.
Summary:
Find participants in your congregation and social groups. Set a clear start and end date for the training. Encourage participants to discuss their faith in Jesus. Show participants how to be an active listener. Teach participants how to ask thoughtful, probing questions about faith. Have participants perform example situations to practice. Keep the training atmosphere open and inclusive.