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In general, the person who asks for a date also chooses the activities--however, it is perfectly appropriate (and advisable) to ask the other person's input. If you do not know your date very well, (especially on a first date) you might want to choose an activity with broad appeal that most people enjoy. That way chances are high that the two of you will have a great time.Try one of these typical date night venues: Be tourists in your own city. Go for a walk in the city's prettiest park, visit a museum you have been meaning to go to, or take a ferry ride so you can appreciate the beautiful skyline. Get tickets to see a movie. In general, pick a broadly popular one. Generally, choose romantic comedies or action movies over serious dramas and gory war movies. Find a place to see live music concert . This could be a restaurant, coffeehouse, or bar. But it could be a free outdoor concert. Catch a sporting event, such as baseball, football, hockey, basketball, or whatever is playing tonight. Go to a restaurant, ice cream parlor, coffeehouse, food truck, or bar (if appropriate). Go to an amusement park or state fair. Usually there is a little something for everyone, including rides, games, food, shows, and so on. If you think he or she will appreciate something a little more adventurous, you have many options for planning a fantastic date. Doing something that may be a little scary and crazy together is a great way to have fun, bond and get to know each other better. Just be sure it is relatively safe, and is not too "out there" for either of you to handle. Here are some ideas: Go to an amusement park and ride roller coasters together. Holding hands afterward on the Ferris wheel is also a plus. Go to a water park and take advantage of the water slides. Remember to tell your date to bring a bathing suit! Try an adventure sport together. Skiing, snowboarding, surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, rock climbing, rappelling and caving are all great options. Look into skydiving, bungee jumping for real adrenaline junkies! Take or rent some bicycles and hit the bike path. Try something really different that neither have you have tried before: learn to play a didgeridoo, take a tango class, a theater improvisation workshop, make Mongolian cuisine, take a lesson on curling. Not all adventures have to be highly physical dares; sometimes an artistic, intellectual, or musical adventure is just as thrilling or interesting! Especially for a first date, plan dates that do not put you or your date in a vulnerable position. In general, this means not being completely in private, and not dependent on the other person: Meet in a public place: movie theater, restaurant, state fair, nightclub, hockey rink, concert, comedy club. Be sure it is well-lit and has others about. A moonlit beach might be romantic, but choose the brightly-lit boardwalk rather than a deserted portion. Have transportation independent of the other person. Even if she offers to drive, be sure to have a friend that can pick you up, or the bus schedule, or get a cab. Have your own money, even if you do not expect to have to pay. You may need cab fare, or to cover your bill, or some other emergency. Be extremely careful with drinks, especially alcoholic ones. Unfortunately, some people have been known to use "date rape drugs" in beverages. Be sure drinks are not poured away from your view. Have the bartender serve your drinks. Stick to bottled beverages you know the taste of rather than cocktails. If you live or visit a dormitory, leave the door open. Young adults especially, may not really have a living area more suitable for entertaining. Leaving the door open creates a situation in which the two of you are not totally isolated. Inviting someone to your house is a rather intimate affair, since the person will get to know a lot about you just by looking around your living room. But for people who prefer a quiet night to a night on the town, this can be perfect. If you are ready to take this step, plan your quiet night by doing the following: Make sure the house is very clean. If your date walks into a messy house, he or she will probably see that as a red flag. A dirty, disorganized, smelly living space is a turn-off. Cleaning up shows both you care for the other person, and you take some pride in yourself. Create a romantic ambiance. Make sure the lighting is soft and a little dim. Make sure the space feels welcoming. Maybe you can have some favorite music playing at a reasonable level. Be careful of coming on strong! Having dim mood lighting, Barry White playing, and incense burning might be too strongly suggestive for your girlfriend's first visit. It can come off as sleazy. Have an activity planned. Pick out a few movies or shows to watch, or a multi-player video game. If you are a good cook, that is a fun two person activity, too. Have some conversation starters. If you have objects that relate to you and your interests out, it helps facilitate discussion. You probably already have many in your home! For instance: your paintings, your guitar, your photography portfolio, your dog, your trophy shelf, and so on. Be careful about the bedroom. Being too forward about inviting your date to your bedroom can send a strong message. There is nothing wrong with taking your date to your room, but if he or she looks uncomfortable, be sure to make it clear you can move somewhere else.

summary: Select a date activity. Plan an adventure. Date safe. Stay in for a cozy night.

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If you've gone to all the effort to put a new roof on your house properly, pencil in a regular inspection to make sure it stays up to snuff. Wait for warm weather days to inspect and also do an inspection after a period of rain to check for leaks or other issues. Especially in areas with high winds and nasty weather, it's very important for any homeowner to haul out the ladder and carefully check their roof. Metal is especially susceptible to the elements. Examine any exposed flashing for signs that it might be wearing some and re-caulk any effected areas. . Properly-laid shingles should stay relatively flush throughout their lifespan, but will start to blister and curl up at the edges as they start to wear. This shouldn't be a problem for the first several years, unless some of them were loosely installed. It's a good idea to go over and reattach any shingles that appear to be come up loose. Hammer any loose nails back, or pull them out and use new roofing nails to secure the shingles. Keep your roofing adhesive for patch-up jobs later on and add a little dab here and there where it's necessary. Seal any flashing you see coming up with caulk. Mosses and lichens are the bane of the roof's existence. They harbor moisture and can decrease the life span of your shingles. Brush dead moss away with a broom and consider applying a commercial "moss killer" (usually in the neighborhood of $30) to the roof. For a natural alternative, sprinkle your roof with baking soda. Some moss killers have copper oxide or zinc that are harmful to the groundwater, not to mention pets and other animals. Sprinkling some baking soda on areas prone to moss build-up helps to keep the moss at bay. When your shingles start to wear out, you'll start seeing the little protective beads from the shingles come off in the rain and end up in the gutters. This is a sign that the shingles are nearing the end of their life span and will need replaced soon, because they're no longer able to stand up to the sun's UV rays. Start planning for another re-roofing. Inside your house, keep an eye out for signs that you might have a leak. It's best to catch it as early as possible before it becomes a major structural problem for your house. If you have a leak, consider getting a roofer's assessment and determine what fixes need to be made. Look for: Paint peeling under overhangs Damp or dark areas on the ceiling or around fireplaces Water stains around any vents
summary: Do a thorough inspection of your roof at least once a year. Look for cracked caulk or rust on your flashing. Look for curling shingles Eradicate your roof of moss. Look for asphalt granules in the gutters. Watch for early signs of leakage.