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Scrub the whole melon with a clean brush under cool, running water. If you skip this step, bacteria on the rind can easily contaminate the melon flesh during slicing. Wash the knife and melon baller in hot, soapy water.  Don't wash the melon until you're ready to cut it, as a wet rind may encourage mold.  Avoid soap and detergent, which may penetrate to the flesh. Produce washes are harmless, but unnecessary. Leaving it in two halves provides a bowl to catch the juice. That said, it's not a big deal if you've already cut it into quarters or slices. If your melon has a center full of seed pulp, scoop this out with a large spoon and discard it. Hold the scoop flat against the melon, or at a slight angle. Press down into the melon until the entire scoop has sunk into the flesh. If a portion of the scoop is above the melon level, you'll end up with irregular chunks instead of spheres. Turn the melon baller 180º, until the scoop is facing you. There should be a perfect ball of melon sitting in the scoop.  If your melon balls still aren't satisfactory, rotate two full rotations before you remove the scoop.  If you're using a baller with a plastic scoop or handle, don't apply too much force. These may break if used on dense fruits. Many melon ballers come with a different size scoop on each end of the handle. Try round, metal measuring spoons instead if you want to make balls of additional sizes. Plastic measuring spoons may work on soft fruit such as watermelon.

summary: Wash the melon, knife, and melon baller. Cut the melon in half and remove the seeds. Sink the baller fully into the flesh. Rotate the baller 180 degrees. Vary ball sizes with other tools.


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in your basement or garage. Check for a metal box with a door; inside you’ll see lots of glass fuses that screw into sockets. Typically, fuse boxes are located in basements, garages, laundry rooms, and attics.  If you have trouble finding your fuse box, check the utility meter outside your home. Try to follow the wire that leads from the meter. Fuse boxes and circuit breakers are usually located near where power enters the house. Older homes have glass fuses that look like light bulbs. When fuses blow, they need to be replaced. Newer homes, on the other hand, have circuit breakers instead, which just need to be flipped and reset. Look for a large switch at the top of the panel and toggle it from “On” to “Off.” In addition to shutting off the main power, unplug the appliances that turned off when the fuse blew. That way, they won’t overload the replacement fuse when you turn on main power. If there’s no main power switch, you should see a large block at the top of the panel. Pull it out and check for “On” and “Off labels. If it’s labeled, reinsert it with the “Off” side facing up. If there’s no label, set the block aside while you replace the blown fuse. See if there’s a diagram or labels on the inside of the panel door. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to look up the room where the power went out and track down the corresponding fuse. Twist that fuse counterclockwise, pull it out from the socket, and look inside the glass for black marks or a broken filament wire. If your fuse box is unlabeled, check each fuse individually for charred marks or broken filaments. Once you’ve found the one that blew, label it! If you label your fuses every time you replace one, you’ll eventually have a full diagram of the box. Look for a number on the fuse, which indicates its amp rating. Write down the number or take the blown fuse with you to the hardware store to ensure you get an identical match. Then, plug the replacement fuse in and turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Fuse ratings vary by country, but common amperages include 15, 20, and 30. Once you've plugged in the fuse, double-check to make sure you disconnected all of your electrical devices from the broken circuit. When you’re ready, flip the main fuse switch or reinsert the main block to restore power to your home. Then test the circuit by checking the lights or plugging in your electronic devices.  If your electronics still don’t work after replacing the fuse, shut down main power and make sure the fuse is tightly connected. If the fuse blows again soon after you replaced it, you may be using more electrical devices than the circuit can handle. Try using fewer devices or unplug non-essential appliances when they’re not in use.  If you still can’t find the problem, call an experienced electrician. It could mean that your home’s wiring is faulty.

summary: Look for the fuse box Turn off the power and unplug the appliances on the blown circuit. Check the fuses for charred glass or broken filaments. Swap the blown fuse out for one with the same power rating. Turn the power back on to test the new fuse.


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The burn may have become infected or be more severe than you initially thought. Keep the burn properly dressed or covered and head to your doctor’s office right away. These are signs that burn has become infected or more severe. Go to your doctor’s office right away, as you are at risk of developing serious health issues due to the burn. Your doctor will clean the burn and examine it to determine how severe it is. They may ask you how you got the burn and how long ago you got the burn. As a precaution, they may give you an injection of tetanus to prevent bacteria from infecting the burn. For second degree burns, they will apply a hydrocolloid dressing, which contains gel that helps the burn to heal. You will need to change the dressing every 3-5 days until the burn heals. They may also give you prescription pain medication.  If you have a third or fourth degree burn, your doctor will recommend debriding, where the burned tissue is removed, or a skin graft to cover the damaged skin. Most health insurance plans will cover the cost of treating second, third, and fourth degree burns. Speak to your insurance representative for more information.
summary: See your doctor if the burn does not heal after 2-3 weeks. Get medical attention if the burn has a foul smell and the skin turns black. Let your doctor assess the burn. Discuss treatment options for the burn.