How to Add a Potting Bench to a Yard

For a gardener, nothing is more satisfying then heading outdoors to pot up seedlings; a potting bench makes this easy. The main feature is the worktable, while lower shelves hold supplies like potting soil, pots and miscellaneous tools. The best work centers are designed around the needs of those who use it.



Step1
Walk around your entire yard considering possible locations for your potting bench. Obvious spots are exterior walls of the house, shed, garage or fence. Access to a hose, as well as the shed or garage where tools and supplies are stored, offers additional convenience.


Step2
Decide whether to buy a prebuilt bench, to assemble one from the variety of kits available, or to design and build your own. Use materials that coordinate with or complement your deck or fence.


Step3
Enhance the usefulness of your potting bench by adding a sink and faucet; bins or storage containers for potting soil and fertilizers; racks for pots; hooks for hanging tools; shelves for small pots and bottles. If possible, allow space to store a garden cart, a bin of potting soil, and trash and composts barrels.

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How to Achieve Shen in Tai Chi

Tai chi is based on "chi," a life energy that is inherent in all living things. "Shen" is an elevated level of chi. With these steps, you'll learn how to purify your chi to reach contentment through shen.





Step1
Begin with meditation to become aware of your own chi.


Step2
Sit comfortably in a quiet place. Be sure that you won't be interrupted for at least 20 minutes.


Step3
Empty your mind of stressful thoughts and concentrate on the rhythm of your body. Sense the blood flow, your breathing and so on until you can feel the body's natural rhythm.


Step4
Bring up your spirit or awareness to your head by imagining a string pulling you up.


Step5
Push your breathing lower until you reach an area about three inches below the navel and two inches inward (the tan tien, known as the center of your chi).


Step6
Meditate every day. After several weeks or months you will begin to sense the rhythm of internal energy without the assistance of deep breathing.


Step7
Use your mind to guide your chi's path inside your body. You will gain increased awareness and natural energy.


Step8
Reinforce the spirit of your existence by applying a wide-angle vision of the world with an alert and relaxed mind.


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How to Balance Panniers

Panniers are comfortable, convertible and customizable "saddlebags" for bicycling. Here's how to pack them properly for a smooth ride.



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Step1
Divide the heaviest gear into two piles. Try to make the piles as close to the same size and weight as you can.


Step2
Place one pile in each rear pannier, with the most useful gear on top.


Step3
Divide the lightest gear into two equal piles.


Step4
Place one light pile in each of the front panniers.


Step5
Add remaining gear to the front and back panniers, until the weight is divided roughly 60 percent on the back tire and 40 percent on the front.


Step6
Ride your bicycle around the block to check that the weight is balanced side-to-side.


Step7
Add or subtract items from one side or the other, as needed, to balance the bike.



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How to Backside Air on a Snowboard Halfpipe

Turning backside is turning your chest down the transition so that your back faces up the slope. Backside airs are awesome to watch and fun to do, and set the foundation for a whole array of aerial variations.

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Step1
Spend some time riding the halfpipe so that you're comfortable doing both frontside and backside curve turns high on the wall of the pipe.


Step2
Add a little extra to your hop at the top of your backside turn to release your weight from the board as you turn. Once you're doing this, you're basically already doing backside airs.


Step3
Approach the wall on your uphill rail, facing downhill.


Step4
Absorb the transition by bending your knees as you ride up it.


Step5
Use the bend in your knees to jump up as you reach the peak of your turn.


Step6
Turn your chest to face down the transition, and turn your board 180 degrees to face back down the transition as well.


Step7
Keep your eyes on the spot where you want to land.


Step8
Land on the transition with your knees bent to absorb the impact.

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How to Avoid Getting Blisters While Hiking

There's nothing like painful blisters to ruin your backcountry trip, but you can avoid them by taking these measures.

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Step1
Break in hiking shoes or boots well before your hike, wearing the same shoe-sock combination you will use on the trail.


Step2
Wrap your blister-prone spots with athletic tape or duct tape before you start hiking, if you know you're likely to have a problem. Put the tape directly on your skin; when you're done hiking, take off your boots and pull off the tape immediately. The heat and sweat from your feet will make it easier to remove.


Step3
Soak any developing hot spot (an area that is irritated from rubbing) in cold water or air-dry it until the spot cools.


Step4
Apply a patch or doughnut of moleskin to the hot spot or cover it with tape. Theories about the pros and cons of patches, doughnuts and tape vary. Experiment and find what works best for you.


Step5
Use foot powder and change into a dry pair of socks before you put your boots or shoes back on and continue hiking.




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How to Airwalk on In-Line Skates

Jump up and kick one leg forward and one leg back for a simple and stylish jump trick on in-line skates.



Step1
Master jumping so that you can land and roll away smoothly every time.


Step2
Get rolling on your in-line skates.


Step3
Crouch down, compressing your body to jump.


Step4
Jump up as high as you can. Make sure you jump straight up and not forward or backward.


Step5
Kick one leg forward and one leg backward while you are in the air. Keep the forward leg straight and bend the knee of the back leg.


Step6
Bring your legs back together before landing.


Step7
Bend your knees to absorb your landing.


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How to Air to Fakie on a Snowboard

Turn 180 degrees in the air and land riding backward on your snowboard. This is a great first spin maneuver for an intermediate rider just getting a taste for aerial stunts.



Step1
Learn to ride fakie so that you're comfortable with it.


Step2
Approach a jump riding on your uphill rail with good speed.


Step3
Crouch down and wind up your torso just a little to help you spin. Keep your head facing forward at all times.


Step4
Hit the jump and leap up and unwind as you leave the lip.


Step5
Pull your legs up in the air and spin 180 degrees.


Step6
Land both feet at the same time, riding backward.


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How to Advance When Fencing

The "advance" is a step forward, taken with both feet, to close the distance between oneself and the opponent. The advance is also known as "gaining ground."




Step1
Raise the leading foot slightly, toe first, and carry it forward along the line of direction no more than one shoe length.


Step2
Set the leading foot down, heel first.


Step3
Lift the rear foot and quickly bring it forward the same distance as the leading foot.


Step4
Set the rear foot down, ball of the foot first.

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