 10%: an individual report for the practical labs involving scientific writing, analysis of results and data. Coursework 3, 25%: a group presentation/demonstration of robotic tasks to demonstrate implementation of core robotics algorithms and solutions using both physics simulation and real robots.All of us wants to own a house we could call our home.
However, it can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers since you do not know what to expect.
If you are planning to buy anytime soon, but don’t have a house hunting checklist yet, don’t worry.
Here’s a list of what to look for when buying a house.
Buying a house is a decision as big as getting married.
It involves meticulous planning and organizing.
And like a wedding, one of the biggest decisions to make is the location.
Of course, when you buy a home, you have to assess the neighborhood.
Is the area prone to wildfires or flooding?
Are the fences (if any) built and positioned properly?
Is there another property who shares the driveway?
If you have kids, consider the lot grade of the house.
If the land is too steep to walk on, it might not be advisable for kids to live in it due to safety reasons.
They say the first impression lasts.
This is the same with a house.
Check the outside of the house like the paint job or roof for anything that needs to be repaired such as holes, cracks, and whatnot.
If you have a big family, consider the size of the house you are buying.
Your house should be able to comfortably and properly accommodate all your family members.
However, having a big house means putting more effort in cleaning, organizing, and caring for it.
If the house you want to buy is near a large area of grass, check the house for infestations.
Have it exterminated by a licensed pest professional should you pursue with buying it.
You definitely wouldn’t want to have your house eventually damaged due to insects and bugs.
The interior is just as important as the exterior.
Check for narrow passages and sharp corners.
You should be able to walk around the house freely.
If you can imagine yourself waking up in the morning and walking comfortably, then that house may be worth considering.
Usually, most people tend to overlook this factor when buying a home.
Check the amount of natural light in any potential home for better lighting.
This way, you can save up on your electricity because there’s no need to turn the lights on during the day.
The amount of natural light depends on the window placement.
It should be rightfully placed so it gives your house enough sunlight during the day.
Also check if there are enough windows in the house.
Sure, you can add more windows to the house, but this will add up to your expenses.
If you own a car, check for the driveway’s length and width.
It’s better if know your car’s measurement so you will know if it will fit into the driveway.
For first timers, it can be a challenge if you do not know what to look for when buying a house.
Some factors can be overlooked, but at the end of the day, it will still depend on your budget and preferences.
Here are 10 steps to help you with buying a house.
Are there other things to look for in buying a house? Share it with us in the comments below!
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Most people tend to think of the cooling aspect as the primary purpose of sweating. And while that is definitely one of its primary biological functions, it also serves as a part of our built-in detox system.
Just as we eliminate excess waste from food via our digestive system, nature gave us a natural mechanism for getting rid of excess environmental toxins (and salt) via our sweat. This is why it is so important that we have a good, constructive sweat several times a week.
Whether that sweat comes from the physical strain and body heat that results from a strenuous workout or from simply sitting in a sauna or out in the hot sun, we still garner the benefits of the toxic relief that sweating offers.
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting the sweat on your upper lip (most of us have), then you know that it has a very high salt content. As you sweat, you do get rid of a lot of unnecessary salt as well as trace toxins that pollute the body. For most of us that’s a good thing since our sodium intake AND toxic exposure can be so high in this country.
Samples of sweat have been taken in various experiments and show that we do sweat out heavy metals and other environmental toxins like arsenic and mercury. We have two very important organs that are designed to filter out toxins, the liver and the kidneys. However, sweating remains a very important secondary way to get rid of toxins through our largest organ of all. The skin.
When sweating it out via a vigorous workout or a session in the sauna, it is important to realize you can lose some valuable electrolytes. Electrolytes are minerals (salt is the primary electrolyte found in our sweat) that help to balance the electrical charge within the body. An imbalance can lead to dangerous heart rhythms as well as the risk of nausea and losing consciousness.
Our heart, muscles and general workings of the brain and body all rely on electrical impulses. So it’s important to replenish the body with water when you have lost a lot of fluid via sweating.
Coconut water is an excellent alternative to chemical-heavy sports drinks. It contains natural sources of electrolytes and hydrates the body very effectively. Plus it can be a nice treat for those that aren’t partial to drinking a lot of water.
In addition, lemon water can really help replenish not only your fluids, but also your electrolytes when you’ve had a heavy sweat. A good alkaline water can also come in handy since its infused with extra electrolytes (and tastes oh SO good).
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