Nature is one of the cheapest and most worthwhile options for entertainment when traveling. Do a little bit of research in advance to find out what your destination has to offer in the way of outdoor activities. You might find that they are known for hiking, fishing, camping, or kayaking. Choose an activity that is weather-appropriate and don't be afraid to push your limits a bit. Many cities throughout the world have experienced guides you will show you the sights for a few hours. This is an especially great option for historic places or university cities, where students often act as guides. Find one by searching your city's name and "free walking tour" online. Go to a travel website and look for reviews about your particular guide, especially if there are multiple options. Even though a tour may be free, most guides do expect some sort of tip. If you get an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), available through numerous travel websites, it will help you qualify for a wide range of discounts at museums and other attractions. Teachers can often get discounted admission to tourist sites as well by showing their ID. If you are over 65, it doesn't hurt to inquire about lowered prices either, as many tourist spots provide senior rates.

Summary: Spend time outside. Go on free walking tours. Use a student, age, or profession discount pass.

You can learn a lot about the condition of a house by walking around the land surrounding it. Check the quality of the lot and driveway as well as the condition of any exterior structures, such as a freestanding garage or storage unit. Try to come look at the house when it's raining. You can observe the lot's drainage and make sure water is flowing away from the house. Be on the lookout for any standing water or debris. If there are any large trees near the house, they shouldn't have branches hanging over the house that could damage the roof. You want to inspect the structure of the house both outside and inside. The sides of the house and the roof should be straight. Make sure nothing is bowed or sagging, and that the siding or paint is in good condition. Check any visible foundation and make sure there aren't any exterior cracks. If the house has siding, look for dents or damage. Look at the roof from the ground. Take note of any missing or damaged shingles. Make sure the gutters are clean and in good repair. Take note of anything you see so you can discuss it with the seller before you put in an offer on the home. Your personal inspection of the interior can give you a good idea of whether you want to place an offer on the home. Look at the condition of the flooring and walls and make note of any damages. If the house is dirty or contains old property from the sellers, and is not being sold "as is," you may want to ask the sellers to clean it up first. Some interior damages won't affect the selling price of the home, because they're simply considered part of moving into a new home. For example, you won't get very far demanding that the house be repainted since most people repaint the interior of a home when they move in. Make note of any damaged cabinetry, flooring, or other surfaces in the house, as well as any places where the floor creaks or appears uneven. In the attic of the home, look closely at the insulation and at the condition of the rafters. If you see long, pencil-like protrusions from the rafters, they may be signs of a termite infestation. You also want to make sure there aren't a lot of extra holes in the rafters, and that the boards all appear solid and even. There shouldn't be any signs of rot. You don't have to have a lot of experience with home repair to recognize a potential problem. If something doesn't look right, make a note of it. A water heater that is gurgling or banging may need to be cleaned or need more extensive repairs. If you hear any irregular sounds coming from the water heater, ask the seller about it. Also check the area around the water heater. Make sure the exterior of the unit is solid and there isn't any water or sediment around the unit itself. A sagging floor around or under the water heater may indicate previous flooding. Depending on the age of the house, hairline cracks in the foundation typically aren't anything to worry about. However, wider cracks may be an indication of significant structural problems with the house. If you see larger cracks, ask the sellers about them. Try to find out how long the crack has been there and whether it has grown over time. At the electrical box, you want to be on the lookout for any spliced wires hanging outside the box, or any evidence of sloppy electrical work. Sloppy wires at the box typically are a good indication that there may be problems elsewhere. Find out from the seller when the last electrical repairs were made, and who did the work. If it was done by someone unlicensed or inexperienced, you may have a more significant electrical problem on your hands.

Summary: Walk the grounds. Look over the exterior of the house. Do a complete walkthrough of the interior. Go up in the attic. Listen to the water heater. Check the foundation for cracks. Examine the wiring.

You can keep things to yourself. So much stress comes from talking about problems with others. While its always ok to share with others if that feels peaceful and freeing to you, never feel obligated to talk about your problems or journey unless you want to. Let no one interfere with your inner needs. Avoid gossip. Friends who want to talk about others or who leave you feeling drained are toxic to your emotional health. Be kind and courteous. It warms your heart as well. See the beauty in everyone and everything. Noticing what is good about others, instead of what is bad, will help you to feel peaceful with the world. Fall in love with everyone you meet. Enjoy the spirit in others. Caring for others can bring peace to you. You can also care for animals, which can help you feel valued and loved. Limit time spent with people that make you feel negative in any way. Remember the famous saying, "He who angers you, controls you."

Summary: Be private. Be pleasant. See beauty. Fall in love. Avoid negative people.

Leverage open the tabs along the switch using a screwdriver. Once you separate it into its 2 pieces, the things inside of it, like the chain and spring, will be visible. With the switch open, remove it from the wiring by pulling the wires out from the switch. Be careful not to lose any of the pieces when you pop the switch open. If you don't see the spring and chain, pop off the protective plate holding them inside the switch. Remove the contents of the switch, including the broken piece of chain connected to a disc and the spring. All of the contents inside the switch will be loose, making it easy to simply take them out. Pop the broken chain off of the disc using a screwdriver. Discard the broken chain after you've removed it. Just as you removed the short broken chain, pop a longer chain that will reach through the fixture into place in the old chain's spot. Snap the longer chain into the disc where the broken chain was using your fingers. Put the spring and chain attached to the disc back into the switch. Pull the chain through the hole in the switch so you can pull on it easily. If you popped off a protective plate that holds everything together, press this back into place too. Hold down the spring and chain mechanism using your finger or a screwdriver so it doesn't pop up while you're attaching the two main switch pieces together. The 2 switch halves will press back into each other easily. Put the switch back in the wires just as you took it out. Make sure you place the switch next to the spot where you unscrewed the nut from the outside of the fixture. Screw the nut back into place to hold the switch.
Summary: Pop open the switch using a small screwdriver. Remove the broken piece of chain from the mechanism. Put a longer piece of chain in the old chain's spot. Reassemble the switch by putting the chain and spring back into place. Place the switch back inside the fixture and reattach the switch nut.