Article: It may be that you already own a housing lot, or a chunk of land in a rural area, on which you're planning to build your house. The location of your house will, in fact, have a significant effect on the design. Work with an architector accommodate your own floor planto take into account: How to situate the house for the best views from your bedroom, living room, and porch. Where to place the house so it won't be in shadows from nearby mountains or trees. How to maximize sunlight entering your home. Communicate your financial goals to your architect, and ask for their help in establishing a budget for each phase of designing and building the house. The architect can advise you on which building materials and house styles will best suit your architectural and financial goals. For example, stone houses are visually impressive, but can cost 50% more than wood-framed houses. Also consider that multi-story houses typically cost less to build than single-story homes. However, if you're planning on living in this house in your old age, single-story will be preferable. Think about how many people will be using your house, and how many room you'll need to designate as bedrooms, hobby rooms, and workshop areas. This will directly effect the size of your house, the size of your living spaces, and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you build. Relay all of this information to your architect. If you're planning to expand your family by asking a partner to move in, getting married, or having 1 or more children, you'll need to anticipate those future needs. When helping design your own home, take a hands-on approach and communicate to the architect what you want regarding the shape and size of your home. If you have a specific architectural style in mind, or want an overall aesthetic for certain rooms, communicate this as well. A great way to help out the architect is by collecting photographs of rooms that you like or dislike. These can be found in magazines or online. You may not know the specific vocabulary of architecture, but by providing both positive and negative examples, you'll help the architect design your house the way you want it.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Determine the location for your house. Formulate a budget with your architect. Accommodate the needs of all family members. Assist the architect in the design process.
Article: You don't need to write yourself a perfect script, but take a little time and figure out when and how to tell your crush that you're into her. If you think ahead a little bit, you're less likely to fumble and forget yourself, or blurt out something too intense ("I've had a crush on you for seven years!"). Consider that it's often better to ask someone on a clearly-defined date. This way, you're telling her that you like her and giving her an opportunity for an action plan. Rejection happens to everyone, and it's not the end of the world. It's easiest to say something like "Thank you for telling me! I enjoy hanging out with you as friends, so no worries," take a bit of space, then return to the friendship after a couple weeks. This is a confident, indirect way to tell a girl you like her without actually saying you like her. Send this text after hanging out together, or even after an official date. For example, you could say something like "I had fun with you tonight and enjoyed your company! Can't wait to do it again." Be simple and direct. This shows that you're confident and feel strongly enough about your feelings that you're willing to admit it word for word. Make your statement more personal by sharing what you like most about her. For example, say "I'm into you because you're so passionate about social justice," or "I like you because you're sunny enough to brighten anyone's day." Just like with compliments, mention something specific about her personality that you like. For example, tell her that she cracks you up whenever you hang out, or that her commitment to saving the environment is powerful and cool. Now that you've laid your feelings bare, you probably want to take your relationship a step further by dating. The only way to date a girl is, of course, to go on a date with her. After you've told her you like her, invite her on an outing for just the two of you. Make it clear that it's not a "group hang" or a casual thing--it's a real date. Suggest a specific date and time. This way, if she likes you but can't make it, she'll reschedule. If she's not interested, it'll be a lot easier on your feelings to hear "I'm sorry, I can't make it" then "I don't feel that way about you." Plan the date around things you both like, like mini-golf and milkshakes. There's no point in doing something neither of you like!
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Plan what you want to say. Know how you'll deal if you're rejected. Tell her you enjoy spending time together. Tell her that you like her. Ask her out.
Article: Sit down and then engage your abs by pulling them inward towards your back. However, keep in mind that some fitness experts see pulling your abs inward as counterproductive and instead recommend that you brace your abs. You can try both options and see which one feels like it is working better. Then, use your abs to gently lower yourself onto your back. Keep your back in its natural position without flattening it. This will help you do the dead bug in the most efficient and effective way. As you brace your abs, your back should be in its natural position with a slight curve in it. You should be able to fit a few fingers under the curve in your back. Raise your arms toward the ceiling. They should be in a straight line, with your wrists and hands directly above your shoulders. This will allow you to perform the dead bug correctly and minimize your risk of injury. Bend your legs so that your knees are above your hips and thighs. Keep your abs and core engaged as you slowly lift your feet off the floor. Continue to use your abs and core to raise your bent legs so they are in a 90-degree angle. Your knees should be directly above your hips, forming a straight line with your thighs. Choose an arm to lower first. Keeping your abs engaged, lower it and the opposite leg at the same time. Bring your arm and leg to just above the floor and return to the starting position. Move slowly to ensure that you engage the proper muscles and don't use momentum. This also keeps you from raising your back off of the floor. Once you've finished your first arm and leg, lift and lower the other side. This ensures that you develop both sides of your abs and core evenly. Gradually work yourself up to three sets of five or ten reps of the dead bug. You may only be able to perform one to start or do reps until your abs start shaking because they're tired. Build onto your current sets as you are able.
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Lie flat on your back. Extend your arms. Raise your feet, knees and hips. Lower opposite arms and legs simultaneously. Repeat with the other arm and leg. Complete three sets.