Article: If you're moving with other people, make sure that everyone has a chance to see the place before signing anything. Get everyone's feedback and opinion and make sure you all get a chance to discuss your likes and dislikes. Don't rely on pictures. Make sure that each roommate gets to physically see the apartment so that they can form a solid opinion. There may be special move-in offers or certain special discounts depending on the apartment. Some landlords offer the first month free if you sign a longer lease. You may also get bonuses if you have referred a friend. It never hurts to ask what's available to you. There may also be discounts for students, retirees, veterans, or individuals with special needs. Refer to any professional affiliations as well. Ask the landlord about the average utility cost before signing anything. The rent may be exactly at your budget but any additional cost may hurt you as the lease goes on. Make sure you get a sense of the hidden costs utilities may provide. Once you have narrowed down your top three choices, negotiate with the landlords and let them know that you have other options. If a landlord knows that you are interested but have other options, she may be willing to come down in price or work to find other bonuses like extra storage or parking. If you don't get the apartment that you want there may be something similar in the same building or another building owned by the same landlord. Consider moving into a studio instead of a one-bedroom or getting a roommate for a two bedroom. Buildings will have apartments with similar floor plans with an extra bedroom. Amenities like free Wi-Fi or gym may save you money on outside costs. However, don't let amenities be the driving force of your decision. Carefully consider what you are willing to pay in rent for your amenities. Views are also great to have but not a necessity. Inquire if there are similar apartments within the building but without the same view. This can help save you money. The physical building may impress you but get a sense of your neighbours and what the living conditions may be like. Tenants can tell you if it's noisy on the weekend or if there are newborns on your floor. You also want to find out about your landlord. You want to make sure he is safe, courteous and maintains the apartment promptly. Inquire about infrastructure issues, response time to tenant issues, tenant turnover, and safety issues. It is also wise to ask about the area and the typical cost of living. Find out about what tenants pay for utilities, entertainment, and transportation. Ask about the school district if you're moving with a family, restaurants, grocery stores, and closest amenities.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Bring your roommates. Ask about special discounts. Inquire about the average energy costs. Prepare to negotiate. Be flexible. Consider the amenities. Talk to tenants.

Problem: Article: Wet mint will spoil more quickly than dry mint. Usually, you should not wash mint before storing it. If the mint was washed, take a paper towel and gently press down on the mint to dry it. Gently run 2 squares of paper towel under a faucet. Squeeze out the extra water. The towel should be damp but not soaking wet. Place the bunch on half of the paper towel and wrap the other half loosely over the top. This will prevent the mint from drying out in the fridge. Choose a bag that is big enough to fit the bunch without crushing the leaves. Seal the top by pressing down on the zipper. Do not press the air out of the bag; you want a little air to circulate. If you don't have a large enough zip bag, you can use a plastic shopping bag and wrap the ends loosely around itself. You can also trim the mint to fit. Lay the mint flat on its side on a shelf in the fridge. Do not place anything on top of the mint or it may become crushed and more difficult to cook with. When you are ready, you can take the mint out of the fridge. To wash it without damaging the delicate leaves, fill a bowl with cold water. Hold the mint bunch by the stem before dunking the mint into the water. Shake off excess water and pat dry with paper towels. The mint will usually last for about a week using this method. The leaves will begin to darken and wilt when it is going bad.
Summary: Pat the mint dry if you washed it. Dampen a paper towel with cool water. Wrap the mint in the paper towel. Slide the mint and paper towel into a plastic zip bag. Place the bag in the fridge. Rinse the mint before cooking with it. Throw the mint out after a week or when it becomes dark or slimy.

One way to help make the transition easier is to find options that are within budget for her if she will have trouble doing this herself. Go and view them yourself before you take her to see if they're her taste. Make it close to you. That way, she won't feel like you want her out of your life completely. Don't decide for her. Even if she needs some help with care, it should still be her decision where she lives, unless she can't decide at all. Many families are in mult-generational housing, which can take on many forms. One option is having a separate apartment for your mother-in-law, so she has her own space. If that's the option you choose, you'll need to find a new house that has this option. In this instance, she'll still be close by, but you can have more separate lives. It can also help alleviate the guilt your spouse may feel about abandoning his parent. If you are being the caregiver for your mother-in-law, the next option may be independent or assisted living. These options allow your mother-in-law to have some independence, while still getting the care she needs. The problem is these options can be very expensive. Nonetheless, if your mother-in-law has exhausted other options, Medicaid will often pay for some form of assisted living.
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Find a place for her to live. Consider a house with a backyard apartment. Look at assisted living.