How to Upgrade an Electrical Panel

Remodeling or building additions onto your house may require upgrading the electrical panel to handle more electrical lines in the house or to isolate the new areas of the house. Your new box will handle more breakers and possibly more supply lines from the power company if required. Stay organized and have everything together before you start and it should be a fairly quick job.

Instructions

1

Label all the lines that currently enter the electrical panel. There will be three lines for every breaker connection in the panel. There is a hot connection on a black wire that carries the power, a neutral connection on a white wire that is the return line and a ground line on a green wire.

2

Take out the breakers from the panel once the labeling is finished. Once you have removed all the breakers, disconnect the ground line from the ground bar. The ground bar connects to your house ground and to the neutral bar, which returns to the electric utility line.

3

Remove the main power breaker from the old panel, securing it so that it doesn't touch anyone or anything. Live, hot wires can cause serious damage and even kill if touched. Remove the old panel from the wall and install the new panel in its place.

4

Break out the entrance hole for the power lines and feed the main power breaker through the hole and attach it to the panel power bars. Wire the utility neutral line to the neutral bar and the house ground to the ground bar. Make sure there is a connection between the neutral bar and the ground bar.

5

Reinstall all the old breakers and lines as you go. Try to keep areas of the house together as you work through the new panel. You should now have room to add more breakers and circuits for the remodeled section of the house.

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Remodeling or building additions onto your house may require upgrading the electrical panel to handle more electrical lines in the house or to isolate the new areas of the house. Your new box will handle more breakers and possibly more supply lines from the power company if required. Stay organized and have everything together before you start and it should be a fairly quick job.

Instructions

1

Label all the lines that currently enter the electrical panel. There will be three lines for every breaker connection in the panel. There is a hot connection on a black wire that carries the power, a neutral connection on a white wire that is the return line and a ground line on a green wire.

2

Take out the breakers from the panel once the labeling is finished. Once you have removed all the breakers, disconnect the ground line from the ground bar. The ground bar connects to your house ground and to the neutral bar, which returns to the electric utility line.

3

Remove the main power breaker from the old panel, securing it so that it doesn't touch anyone or anything. Live, hot wires can cause serious damage and even kill if touched. Remove the old panel from the wall and install the new panel in its place.

4

Break out the entrance hole for the power lines and feed the main power breaker through the hole and attach it to the panel power bars. Wire the utility neutral line to the neutral bar and the house ground to the ground bar. Make sure there is a connection between the neutral bar and the ground bar.

5

Reinstall all the old breakers and lines as you go. Try to keep areas of the house together as you work through the new panel. You should now have room to add more breakers and circuits for the remodeled section of the house.

How to Appreciate Salvador Dali

Salvador Dali is one of the most famous painters known today. By understanding Dali's motivations behind his work, you can better appreciate his art.

Instructions

Dali's Art Before 1935

1

Look for elements of impressionism. When Dali was young, he was an impressionist painter, like Monet. He painted mostly landscapes. His portraits resembled people's characteristics, but they did not have the photographic, realistic qualities he developed later.

2

Look for his shift to surrealism. When Dali's mother died in 1922, he had an identity crisis. He began to think that the truth about life was hidden. He attended lectures on dream interpretation and read articles by Sigmund Freud. He began to seek truth in the dreamlike, unconscious state. This is when he moves into dreamlike painting, called surrealism.

3

Look for evidence of Dali's use of sexuality and Hitler. While Dali was very popular in the surrealist movement, just before 1935 he began to experiment with extreme images of sexuality and symbols of Hitler. At the time, these images were too controversial for the art world. The surrealist movement asked him to leave in 1935.

Dali's Art from 1935 to 1945

4

Look for references to materialism and consumption. Dali had a fascination with consumerism, and this is another reason why the surrealist movement, which was strongly socialist, no longer wanted Dali as a member.

5

Look for eroticism. Dali made more and more of an effort to move toward the use of human figures as things that are desired. He painted his figures in alluring, attractive ways. As Dali began his cinematography career, eroticism became a more common theme.

6

Look for a shift from round, cartoonish figures to more realistic looking people in Dali's art. At the end of this period of his career, Dali decided he wanted to learn to paint people in a classical way. He took time off to study how classical masters used proportions, tones and luminescence in their portraits.

Dali's Art from 1946 to 1989

7

Look for religion to appear in Dali's art during this period. Dali was greatly affected by the dropping of the atom bombs in World War II. He reflected his concerns in his art. During this time, his compositions still have dream-like qualities, but the people are often religious figures that are more classical-looking.

8

Look for symbols of atoms in Dali's work. Once the atomic bomb was dropped, Dali's art included atoms and molecules. These were important to his surrealist nature because he considered them fundamental parts of the unconscious.

9

Look for references to time. Again, inspired by the science behind the atomic bomb, Dali began to wonder about time as a fourth dimension. This theme began appearing in his work.

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Salvador Dali is one of the most famous painters known today. By understanding Dali's motivations behind his work, you can better appreciate his art.

Instructions

Dali's Art Before 1935

1

Look for elements of impressionism. When Dali was young, he was an impressionist painter, like Monet. He painted mostly landscapes. His portraits resembled people's characteristics, but they did not have the photographic, realistic qualities he developed later.

2

Look for his shift to surrealism. When Dali's mother died in 1922, he had an identity crisis. He began to think that the truth about life was hidden. He attended lectures on dream interpretation and read articles by Sigmund Freud. He began to seek truth in the dreamlike, unconscious state. This is when he moves into dreamlike painting, called surrealism.

3

Look for evidence of Dali's use of sexuality and Hitler. While Dali was very popular in the surrealist movement, just before 1935 he began to experiment with extreme images of sexuality and symbols of Hitler.

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. At the time, these images were too controversial for the art world. The surrealist movement asked him to leave in 1935.

Dali's Art from 1935 to 1945

4

Look for references to materialism and consumption. Dali had a fascination with consumerism, and this is another reason why the surrealist movement, which was strongly socialist, no longer wanted Dali as a member.

5

Look for eroticism. Dali made more and more of an effort to move toward the use of human figures as things that are desired. He painted his figures in alluring, attractive ways. As Dali began his cinematography career, eroticism became a more common theme.

6

Look for a shift from round, cartoonish figures to more realistic looking people in Dali's art. At the end of this period of his career, Dali decided he wanted to learn to paint people in a classical way. He took time off to study how classical masters used proportions, tones and luminescence in their portraits.

Dali's Art from 1946 to 1989

7

Look for religion to appear in Dali's art during this period. Dali was greatly affected by the dropping of the atom bombs in World War II. He reflected his concerns in his art. During this time, his compositions still have dream-like qualities, but the people are often religious figures that are more classical-looking.

8

Look for symbols of atoms in Dali's work. Once the atomic bomb was dropped, Dali's art included atoms and molecules. These were important to his surrealist nature because he considered them fundamental parts of the unconscious.

9

Look for references to time. Again, inspired by the science behind the atomic bomb, Dali began to wonder about time as a fourth dimension. This theme began appearing in his work.

How to Live With Bell's Palsy

Bell's palsy is paralysis or weakness of the facial muscles responsible for expressions. The paralysis usually affects one side of the face and is often a temporary, one time event. The recovery time varies, but usually occurs within a month or so with or without treatment. Small percentages of people will have residual paralysis from permanent damage to the nerve and must learn to live with Bell's palsy.

Instructions

1

Take care of your eyes. Keep artificial tears handy at all times. The eye on the affected side may have lost the ability to blink, and the cornea needs moisture and lubrication to avoid injury. Instill drops frequently, especially if you are doing close work or sitting in front of a computer. Look for drops for sensitive eyes without preservatives and blink your eye manually, if necessary. You may also need to wear a patch over your eye during sleep, if it doesn't close completely.

2

Use an earplug on the affected side if noises are a problem. Sound may be distorted or excessively loud because of damage to the eardrum area.

3

Spend a little more time chewing your food. Eating and drinking may be more difficult because of muscle weakness, but take your time and try to use both sides of the mouth. Try this while you're alone if you feel uncomfortable doing it in front of people. Pay particular attention to good oral hygiene because food often lodges between the gum and check.

4

Consider physical therapy, exercise and massage. Studies suggest that exercise is helpful, even if started long after the initial damage to the facial nerves. Be patient and consistent and ask for help from a therapist if you feel you aren't making any progress on your own.

5

Talk to people about Bell's palsy. Many times when you explain your condition, it makes people feel more comfortable about asking you questions. Let them know that it isn't contagious, and nothing you did caused the condition.

6

Join a support group. It sometimes helps if you are able to talk to people who are experiencing the same challenges that you are. Your physician or nurse will be able to assist you with this.

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Bell's palsy is paralysis or weakness of the facial muscles responsible for expressions. The paralysis usually affects one side of the face and is often a temporary, one time event. The recovery time varies, but usually occurs within a month or so with or without treatment.

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. Small percentages of people will have residual paralysis from permanent damage to the nerve and must learn to live with Bell's palsy.

Instructions

1

Take care of your eyes. Keep artificial tears handy at all times. The eye on the affected side may have lost the ability to blink, and the cornea needs moisture and lubrication to avoid injury. Instill drops frequently, especially if you are doing close work or sitting in front of a computer. Look for drops for sensitive eyes without preservatives and blink your eye manually, if necessary. You may also need to wear a patch over your eye during sleep, if it doesn't close completely.

2

Use an earplug on the affected side if noises are a problem. Sound may be distorted or excessively loud because of damage to the eardrum area.

3

Spend a little more time chewing your food. Eating and drinking may be more difficult because of muscle weakness, but take your time and try to use both sides of the mouth. Try this while you're alone if you feel uncomfortable doing it in front of people. Pay particular attention to good oral hygiene because food often lodges between the gum and check.

4

Consider physical therapy, exercise and massage. Studies suggest that exercise is helpful, even if started long after the initial damage to the facial nerves. Be patient and consistent and ask for help from a therapist if you feel you aren't making any progress on your own.

5

Talk to people about Bell's palsy. Many times when you explain your condition, it makes people feel more comfortable about asking you questions. Let them know that it isn't contagious, and nothing you did caused the condition.

6

Join a support group. It sometimes helps if you are able to talk to people who are experiencing the same challenges that you are. Your physician or nurse will be able to assist you with this.

How to Use Yuzu Juice

Yuzu is a bumpy yellow-green Japanese citrus fruit that has a thick rind and is full of seeds. The juice from a yuzu fruit is commercially extracted and available in gourmet shops and Japanese markets across the U.S. Yuzu juice is used in traditional Japanese cooking, as well as in traditional American cuisine. Its intense citrus taste is an exotic substitute for recipes that call for lemons, limes or oranges.

Instructions

1

Substitute yuzu juice for lemon or lime juice in desserts such as lemon pound cake and lemon tarts. Mix with simple syrup and water if needed.

2

Use yuzu juice in place of lemon or lime juice in savory dishes such as salsas or seafood dishes. Mix yuzu juice in marinades and sauces for an added citrus kick.

3

Mix yuzu juice, simple syrup and water to the desired taste as a substitute for orange juice in a recipe.

4

Replace lemon, lime or orange juice with yuzu juice in drinks and cocktails. Mix yuzu juice with simple syrup and water to taste to make drinks such as the Huck Yu and a yuzu version of the Lemon Drop.

5

Use bottled yuzu juice in place of fresh yuzu in Japanese cooking. Use a little more than the recipe requires for recipes that showcase the yuzu citrus flavor.

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Yuzu is a bumpy yellow-green Japanese citrus fruit that has a thick rind and is full of seeds.

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. The juice from a yuzu fruit is commercially extracted and available in gourmet shops and Japanese markets across the U.S. Yuzu juice is used in traditional Japanese cooking, as well as in traditional American cuisine. Its intense citrus taste is an exotic substitute for recipes that call for lemons, limes or oranges.

Instructions

1

Substitute yuzu juice for lemon or lime juice in desserts such as lemon pound cake and lemon tarts. Mix with simple syrup and water if needed.

2

Use yuzu juice in place of lemon or lime juice in savory dishes such as salsas or seafood dishes. Mix yuzu juice in marinades and sauces for an added citrus kick.

3

Mix yuzu juice, simple syrup and water to the desired taste as a substitute for orange juice in a recipe.

4

Replace lemon, lime or orange juice with yuzu juice in drinks and cocktails. Mix yuzu juice with simple syrup and water to taste to make drinks such as the Huck Yu and a yuzu version of the Lemon Drop.

5

Use bottled yuzu juice in place of fresh yuzu in Japanese cooking. Use a little more than the recipe requires for recipes that showcase the yuzu citrus flavor.

How to Tighten a Flapper Chain

When you push the handle of your toilet nothing happens. You open the tank lid to take a look and the little chain that connects the toilet flapper to the handle has come undone. Don't sweat it; you don't need to call the plumber. Here are the few simple steps required to tighten that chain for getting your toilet flapper up and flushing again quickly.

Instructions

1

Open the lid to the back of the toilet. Find a sturdy place to put the ceramic lid, somewhere other than across the back of the tank. If the lid slips in, you might break the tank and flood the bathroom. Not only will you have a loose flapper chain, you will also need to clean up a lot of water off the floor as well.

2

Check the flapper chain and handle arm for corrosion. Any corrosion could weaken the chain and cause it to stretch. If either part seems too far gone, then you'll need to replace it.

3

Remove the chain hook from it's place on the flusher arm. It is usually a small "C" clamp that opens with a push of your thumbnail.

4

Move the clamp up a notch or two on the flusher arm. The flusher arm has three holes in which to make this adjustment with the chain. Move the chain to one of the three holes that lift the flapper when the handle is pressed slightly. Don't move it too far or the toilet tank will loose water through the flapper valve.

5

Replace the lid and try it out. If the handle is still not lifting the toilet flapper, try moving the clamp to a different hole on the handle arm. If this doesn't work, shorten the chain by attaching the clamp farther up the chain.

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When you push the handle of your toilet nothing happens. You open the tank lid to take a look and the little chain that connects the toilet flapper to the handle has come undone. Don't sweat it; you don't need to call the plumber.

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. Here are the few simple steps required to tighten that chain for getting your toilet flapper up and flushing again quickly.

Instructions

1

Open the lid to the back of the toilet. Find a sturdy place to put the ceramic lid, somewhere other than across the back of the tank. If the lid slips in, you might break the tank and flood the bathroom. Not only will you have a loose flapper chain, you will also need to clean up a lot of water off the floor as well.

2

Check the flapper chain and handle arm for corrosion. Any corrosion could weaken the chain and cause it to stretch. If either part seems too far gone, then you'll need to replace it.

3

Remove the chain hook from it's place on the flusher arm. It is usually a small "C" clamp that opens with a push of your thumbnail.

4

Move the clamp up a notch or two on the flusher arm. The flusher arm has three holes in which to make this adjustment with the chain. Move the chain to one of the three holes that lift the flapper when the handle is pressed slightly. Don't move it too far or the toilet tank will loose water through the flapper valve.

5

Replace the lid and try it out. If the handle is still not lifting the toilet flapper, try moving the clamp to a different hole on the handle arm. If this doesn't work, shorten the chain by attaching the clamp farther up the chain.

How to Install Liners in Wood Planters

Installing liners in wood planters saves the planters. Liners keep the planter in excellent condition by protecting it from the effects of watering. If the planters are near a house, porch or deck, the planter liners will protect the surfaces from getting water stained. Installing liners is key to keeping the beauty all around the home by following these steps.

Instructions

1

Purchase all your supplies at a home and garden store.

2

Pick up the felt-tip marker and indicate on the aluminum flashing stock where you are going to cut out the pieces for the wooden planter. Make sure you mark where you are going to have the drainage hole. Make is smaller than the wood planter's whole so the wood doesn't get damaged from excess water.

3

Cut the drain holes with a hole saw or shears. Remember to make the holes slightly smaller than the planter's holes. This helps to prevent collection of water on the wood.

4

Clamp two boards on the sides of the aluminum where you indicated the sides of the liner to be. With the clamp and board, bend the aluminum sides at a 90 degree angle.

5

Place blind rivets where the aluminum overlap on the edges are to seal the liner. You can get a piece of board to support the drilling of the holes for the blind rivets.

6

Insert the liner and attached with blind rivets if necessary to keep the liner stable and immobile.

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Installing liners in wood planters saves the planters. Liners keep the planter in excellent condition by protecting it from the effects of watering. If the planters are near a house, porch or deck, the planter liners will protect the surfaces from getting water stained. Installing liners is key to keeping the beauty all around the home by following these steps.

Instructions

1

Purchase all your supplies at a home and garden store.

2

Pick up the felt-tip marker and indicate on the aluminum flashing stock where you are going to cut out the pieces for the wooden planter. Make sure you mark where you are going to have the drainage hole.

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. Make is smaller than the wood planter's whole so the wood doesn't get damaged from excess water.
3

Cut the drain holes with a hole saw or shears. Remember to make the holes slightly smaller than the planter's holes. This helps to prevent collection of water on the wood.

4

Clamp two boards on the sides of the aluminum where you indicated the sides of the liner to be. With the clamp and board, bend the aluminum sides at a 90 degree angle.

5

Place blind rivets where the aluminum overlap on the edges are to seal the liner. You can get a piece of board to support the drilling of the holes for the blind rivets.

6

Insert the liner and attached with blind rivets if necessary to keep the liner stable and immobile.

How to Grow Jasmine

Jasmine plants, native to warm and tropical climates, produce beautiful, fragrant flowers that provide colorful decoration when fresh or dried. Perfumers often make use of jasmine oil, and the plant also has beneficial medicinal properties. Dried jasmine flowers make a flavorful addition to some teas, as well. Consider growing jasmine in your garden to delight both your eyes and nose.

Instructions

1

Plant jasmine between June and November. Consult the indications for a particular jasmine species to determine its ideal climate zone.

2

Choose a warm, sunny spot to plant your jasmine. Jasmine grows best in moist soil that drains well.

3

Eliminate weeds from the area where you intend to plant your jasmine. Dig a pit large enough for the jasmine bush, then fill the pit with manure. Make sure that you place jasmine plants at least 8 feet apart. Jasmine plants grow tall, so make sure the plant has plenty of clearance.

4

Water jasmine plants liberally. Add mild fertilizers to the soil around your jasmine from time to time, but not during winter while the jasmine plant rests.

5

Tie young jasmine stems to stakes or trellises to provide sturdy support for the plant. Otherwise, stems tend to bend under the weight of the jasmine.

6

Pinch the jasmine plant tips to encourage growth. Prune regularly, but not after August 1, or your plant may not flower.

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Jasmine plants, native to warm and tropical climates, produce beautiful, fragrant flowers that provide colorful decoration when fresh or dried. Perfumers often make use of jasmine oil, and the plant also has beneficial medicinal properties. Dried jasmine flowers make a flavorful addition to some teas, as well. Consider growing jasmine in your garden to delight both your eyes and nose.

Instructions

1

Plant jasmine between June and November. Consult the indications for a particular jasmine species to determine its ideal climate zone.

2

Choose a warm, sunny spot to plant your jasmine. Jasmine grows best in moist soil that drains well.

3

Eliminate weeds from the area where you intend to plant your jasmine. Dig a pit large enough for the jasmine bush, then fill the pit with manure. Make sure that you place jasmine plants at least 8 feet apart. Jasmine plants grow tall, so make sure the plant has plenty of clearance.

4

Water jasmine plants liberally. Add mild fertilizers to the soil around your jasmine from time to time, but not during winter while the jasmine plant rests.

5

Tie young jasmine stems to stakes or trellises to provide sturdy support for the plant. Otherwise, stems tend to bend under the weight of the jasmine.

6

Pinch the jasmine plant tips to encourage growth.

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. Prune regularly, but not after August 1, or your plant may not flower.