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Apartment buildings can vary widely in the type of amenities and perks that they offer to their residents. When you're evaluating apartment buildings, figure out which amenities you would like to have, and choose a building accordingly. For example, you may feel that an in-apartment washing machine is mandatory, but an on-site gym isn't something you need. Ask the property manager if the building offers perks like: Laundry machines in the rooms (or on-site laundry facilities) On-site weight room or gym Pool or sauna Event space Look at an apartment complex's website to find their rental rates, or call and speak with the apartment manager if the rates aren't online. As a rule of thumb, you shouldn't pay more than a third of your after-tax salary on rent. So, if you make $2,000 USD a month after taxes are taken out, look for an apartment building that offers rental rates less than $670 USD a month. Keep in mind, though, that more expensive apartment buildings often offset the cost by offering extra amenities. If a building has more than 1 floor, ask the building manager which floors have open rooms that you could rent. Buildings on higher floors are often more expensive, but they also tend to be quieter, have better security, and to have fewer pests. On the other hand, ground-floor or garden-level rooms are more convenient to get to and may come with outdoor space. Decide what's most important to you, and choose an apartment building that offers rooms on the floor you prefer. You can also use this criteria to remove buildings from the running. Say you like the idea of a no-hassle move in and move out from a bottom floor, but the building only has third-floor rooms open. Move on and look into other buildings with the ground-floor room you want. Take a 30-minute walk around the area and find out the distance to the nearest park, whether a grocery store is within walking distance, and how far you'll have to travel for a good cup of coffee or a hamburger. Or, if you'd rather save some time, look around online to see what kinds of businesses, public facilities, and parks the neighborhood has. For example, it'd be much nicer to live in a building in a cultural part of town than in one that borders an industrial power plant. Think about all the places you go most often and look for a building that's near as many of them as possible. If you're moving with a pet, make sure that the apartment building you're considering takes pets. Find out by talking to the property manager. Although most apartment buildings allow small cats and dogs under 20 pounds (9.1kg), some may disallow all kinds of pets. On the other hand, if you're severely allergic to cats or dogs, an animal-free building may be just what you're looking for. You could also try looking online to find this information. Most apartment complexes will post their pet policy on their website. It would also be wise to ask about a pet fee. Some buildings will charge a relatively small pet feesay, $30 USD a monthwhile others may charge prohibitively high feessay, $300 USD a month. While the view out of your apartment window may not make or break an apartment building, it's still important. In most cases, apartments on higher floors that offer a view of a park, mountains, or other scenery will be more expensive than those that can only offer views of the back of a strip mall. However, the difference may be worth it if a terrible view discourages you from opening the blinds and letting in some sunshine! If you're evaluating multiple apartment buildings within a single complex, try to choose the building with the best view!

summary: Look for a building that offers the amenities you're looking for. Find an apartment building that's within your monthly budget. Determine which floor of a building will best suit your needs. Find out what else is in the neighborhood with the apartment building. Ask the property manager about the building's pet policy. See what the view is like from a few of the interior apartments.

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A proper personal flotation device should be a jacket or vest that covers the chest, stomach and back. The life vest must be properly fitted so that it does not slip up on the body when falling. It should fit snugly but not be uncomfortable. Be sure to check the manufacturer's label for weight limits and sizing information. You will want a pair of combination skis, which are suitable for beginners and have two skis with one ski having a half-foot binding behind the other foot. Skis for beginners will usually be wider and thus more stable on the water. They will be made for different weight ranges so it is important to pick a water ski that suits your size. Check the manufacturer recommendations for the recommended weight ranges for the particular skis you are looking at. Kids skis are different in that they are smaller and easier for small children to control. They will usually come with a "trainer" option, or when you tie the skies together to prevent the skier from losing their balance and performing the splits. The bindings will usually be adjustable for a range of sizes to fit a variety of people. Trainer skis for kids can often be tied together, preventing the child from doing the "splits". Kids usually have a hard time keeping control over their skis and keeping them together so this can be incredibly helpful when beginning. A water skiing rope will have a little stretch only and be 75 feet (22.86 meters) long from the handle to the opposite end. Do not use a wakeboarding rope, which will have no stretch, or a rope that is too stretchy. The rope should be labelled and marketed specifically for water skiing. There are seven different hand signals that a skier should learn. These are important for signalling the boat driver while water skiing. A thumbs-up means go faster while a thumbs-down means slow down. It is important to remember this while skiing so that you do not accidentally ask for more speed. Bring thumb and forefinger together to signal OK. This tells the driver that the speed and path are good. Point your finger in the air and move it in a circular motion and then point to the direction when you want to turn a certain way. This can be used by the water skier to signal that they want to go a particular way or by the boat driver to warn the skier of a turn. Pat your head to signal that you would like to return to the dock. You can do this if you are tired and want to finish. A slashing motion at the neck means to stop the boat immediately. This can be done by the skier, driver or observer in case of emergencies. Clasp your hands over your head after a fall to signal that you are OK. This should be done after every fall. Many states require boats to have ski flags. These are usually bright coloured flags that signal to other boats that there is a skier in the water. Every time the skier is in the water and not skiing, the flag must be held up for other boats to see. This is an important safety measure and most boats will need an observer who is in charge of watching the skier and holding the flag. The proper stance for starting to water ski is called the "cannonball" position. While on dry land, put the skis on your feet. Hold the handle and bend your knees so that you are sitting on the skis in the same form you would use to complete a cannonball. Have someone pull gently on the other end of the rope to help pull you up into into a chair position. You will look like you are sitting in a chair, even though there is not one. Make sure your knees stay together at all times and that you keep your arms straight to allow the rope to pull you up.
summary: Wear a life vest. Obtain water skis. Consider tying the skis together. Use a proper water skiing rope. Learn to use the proper signals. Get a ski flag for safety. Learn the proper stance on dry land first.