Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose pungent onions. Trim off the leaves. Transfer the onions to a warm, protected area. Consider curing the onions in a braid. Trim back the tops. Store the onions in a cool, dry place.

Answer: Mild onions do not cure well, so when you want to air dry or cure onions for winter storage, pungent onions are a better choice.  As a general rule, mild onions care usually quite large and have paper-like skins the are easy to peel. When cut open, the onions are juicy and the rings are fairly thick. Pungent onions are notably smaller in size and tend to have tight skins. When cut open, the rings will be notably thinner and your eyes will likely begin to water. Mild onions will only last, dried or cured, for a month or two at most. In contrast, pungent onions can last all winter in ideal conditions. The sulfurous compounds that cause tears to form in your eyes when you cut a pungent onion also slow down the rotting process. Popular varieties of pungent onions include the Candy, Copra, Red Weathersfield, and Ebenezer. Snip away any shriveled leaves with scissors or shears and gently clean off the roots by brushing off any large clumps of soil.  This step is only necessary if the onions have been harvested from your garden. If you are buying them from the store, odds are, the leaves and dirt have already been removed. Note that the onion should only be harvested after the leaves on the plant have begun to weaken and "flop" over, indicating that the plant has stopped growing. Only fully matured onions should be cured for winter storage. Note that you should also dry or cure your onions as soon as you harvest them for best results. Place the onions in a single layer in a shed or pantry with temperatures ranging between 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius) and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius).  Let the onions cure in this initial stage for a full week. If the weather outside is still dry and warm, and you do not need to worry about animals getting into your onion crop, you can usually let them lay in the garden for the first few days. Usually, though, you will need to move them into a garage, shed, or covered porch. Be careful as you move the onions. They can bruise if you bump them together too roughly. You should also avoid touching them during this initial drying stage. Do not place the onions in direct sunlight since doing so can cause uneven drying. You can either finish curing the onions by laying them out flat, but you could also finish curing them by weaving the tops into a braid.  Braid the onions together by trimming off all the leaves aside from the three newest. Tie or braid these remaining leaves to the leaves of other onions being cured and hang them vertically to finish drying. Note that this is typically a matter of personal preference or space constraints since, according to research, onions do not do better or worse whether they dry braided or laid out flat. Allow the onions to cure in this manner for a total of four to six weeks. As the onions cure, you should trim back the tops two or three times as the stem shrinks. Cut the rest of the necks off when the onions have cured completely. The roots should also be trimmed off.  Trim the tops back two or three times during the curing process. After the onions finish curing/drying, cut the necks off completely. After the first week or two of drying, you should also use scissors to trim the roots of the onion to 1/4 inch (6 mm). During the winter, for instance, you can usually keep the onions in your basement.  Place the onions in mesh bags, a bushel basket, or a flat cardboard box with holes punched into it. Only place three onions or so into a small space so that they have plenty of air circulation. At a temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius), pungent onions can last for 6 to 9 months and mild onions can last two weeks to one month.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Bring a bag with the essential toilet materials. Stay at least 200 feet (61 m) from water, trails, and campsites. Find a secluded spot. Watch out for poison ivy, ant hills, and bee nests.

Answer: This includes any wiping materials such as toilet paper, tissues, or baby wipes as well as a small trowel, hand sanitizer, and plastic sealable bags. It’s a good idea to choose a bag for these supplies that is colored or isn’t see-through. Look in camping stores or online for plastic bags designed for storing used toilet paper. This is to prevent water contamination and the spread of disease and ensure you don’t disrupt the trail or other hikers. Before picking a spot, look around and make sure you’re not near bodies of water like streams, lakes, rivers, trails, or campsites. Walking 75 paces should ensure that you’re far enough away. A cluster of bushes or a tree with a large trunk will provide you with some privacy while you’re using the bathroom. Look for a spot that isn’t entirely out in the open and is on relatively flat land. You may need to walk farther into the woods to find a secluded spot, so pay attention to your location. A large rock is another privacy option. These are things you definitely want to avoid when choosing a bathroom spot. It’s also a good idea to look out for any other dangerous or poisonous plants or animals when picking out a bathroom location so that you don’t have to worry about getting hurt.  Spot poison ivy by looking for plants with clusters of three leaves.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Inspect your barrel to make sure your bore is clear. Use a small toothbrush with solvent to clean the lug areas and all other surfaces of the barrel. Check your slide for residue. Scrub the extractor hook and brush down all other surfaces of the slide. Examine the recoil slide and guide assembly for wear and residue. Use the toothbrush or cloth to clean all surfaces of the receiver and magazine. Use quality gun oil to gently lubricate the barrel, hood, barrel lug and the inside of the slide as well as the frame rails or slide grooves. Place a single drop of oil under the connector hook (just above the right rear receiver rail) so the oil can travel down to where the connector and trigger bar meet. Follow the field-stripping steps in reverse order to reassemble your Glock.

Answer: Use a proper size bore brush or a cloth patch with gun solvent to go through the chamber and out of the muzzle side of the gun. You may have to perform multiple passes through the chamber. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. Use a toothbrush to clean the breech face and extractor area. You may have to hold up the firing pin channel to prevent the cleaning solvents from getting inside. Wipe down the slide with a clean cloth to remove all solvent. Use a cloth or brush to clean all surfaces. Remember to remove the solvent when you are finished. Follow with a clean cloth to remove all cleaning residue. This oil can be found at any sporting goods or gun store. If not properly oiled, this can lead to "hard" trigger pull that can damage the components.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gather your ingredients. Make your solution. Experiment with other recipes.

Answer:
To make a simple bubble solution, all you need is liquid dish soap, water, and glycerin. Dawn and Joy brands work best, but feel free to experiment with other detergents.  You can buy glycerin at craft stores or from a pharmacy.  You can use light corn syrup instead of glycerin. Mix 2/3 cup dish soap, 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water, and 2-3 tablespoons of glycerin for a basic bubble solution. Stir the ingredients together gently, taking care not to create too much foam.  It is best to keep your solution in a clean jar with a lid.  If you are replacing the glycerin with corn syrup, you will need to adjust your ratios. Use 1/4 cup of light corn syrup for each tablespoon of glycerin.  For best results, let the solution sit overnight. There are several different recipes for making bubble soap. The ratio of the ingredients will determine the strength of your bubbles. Soap helps the water to form a bubble by stabilizing the water molecules. Increasing the amount of soap in your solution may yield a stronger bubble. However, too much soap could cause the bubbles to collapse. Glycerin and corn syrup help create a "skin" for the bubbles, helping them last longer.