Problem: Article: Depending on if you are going to use either the "days in a year" or "days in a month" method to calculate your prorated rent amount, determine the respective cost of your utilities. For example, your utilities might be 50$/month, or 600$/year. For whatever method you are using, add the calculated utility cost to the calculated rent cost to create a sum of total money you owe the landlord per month, or per year. Include here other landlord paid/reimbursed expenses if applicable. In mathematical format: rent rate + utility rate = total $$ you owe the landlord For example, if monthly rent is 900$ and monthly utilities is 50$, then your total sum of money owed to the landlord each month is 950$. For example, If yearly rent is 10,800$ and yearly utilities is $600, then you owe the landlord $11,400 each year. Use either the "days in a year" or "days in a month" method to calculate your prorated rent amount. In your equations, replace your total monthly or yearly rent amount with this calculated total sum of rent and utilities. For monthly rent: ANSWER = [(rent + utilities for a month) / 31] x # of days you're staying For yearly rent: ANSWER = [(rent + utilities for a year) / 365] x # of days you're staying
Summary: Calculate total monthly or yearly utilities. Add utilities cost to rent cost. Calculate prorated rent total.

Problem: Article: Wood will function as the base of the corn feeder, so it is important that you find a stable piece of wood that is strong enough to remain in one piece once nails have been driven through it and can support the weight of the corn as well as the weight of the squirrels. Once you have selected a suitable piece of wood, drive long nails or small spikes into the wood. Make sure the nails are spaced far enough apart from one another so that they can comfortable be fitted with an ear of corn. Drive full ears of corn onto the nails you inserted into the piece of wood you selected. Make sure the ears are spaced far enough apart to allow multiple squirrels to access them at once. Make sure that the feeder is placed in an area that is ideal for the squirrels and also accessible to you. You will need to be to access the feeder to replenish the food supply. If your primary aim is to observe the squirrels that come to your yard to feed, make sure the feeder is located in an area that will be visible to you. If a feeder remains empty or the food supply has been exhausted for some time, squirrels will move on to other food sources. Be sure to keep your feeder well-stocked with ears of corn to attract squirrels and ensure that they keep coming back.
Summary: Find a suitable piece of wood. Attach nails or spikes. Skewer corn cobs. Place the feeder in an accessible area. Monitor the food supply.

Problem: Article: Plot out the specific dimensions you want your board to have, then trim your backing material using a utility knife and straight edge. You can then draw or paint on designs related to the game's theme. If you want your board to close with a professional quarter fold, use a utility knife and ruler to cut a slit from the center straight to the outer edge and fold the board into 4 distinct squares around the centerpoint. Stiff cardboard or composite board will be sturdy enough to hold up under hours of play. A sheet of vinyl backing (also known as "contact paper") is another good choice. If you've got some graphic design expertise, use an illustrator program to create a design for your game board. Print the design on sticker paper, then transfer it to the board for a cleaner, more professional look. Provide players with detailed instructions on how to play your game. Walk them through the process step-by-step, from the first dice roll to the last card draw. Explain all the major pieces, card types, and board zones, as well as any special circumstances under which the rules might change. It's important that you use clear, easy-to-understand language when typing up your rule sheet, especially if your game has a complicated structure. This is a good chance to see the game's mechanics laid out in front of you and review for inconsistencies before you first play-through. When putting together your first prototype, you can use just about anything to stand in for player pieces and other components, from clothing buttons to toys to other miscellaneous knickknacks. Draw upon many different objects to serve the different functions needed to play your game. Once you have a wide assortment, organize the various pieces by material so there will be some consistency to them. Make sure your accessories are just the right size for the game board. If they're too big, they may look disproportionate. If they're too small, they'll be hard to keep up with and may be easily lost. Try buying and painting small figurines to create detailed, one-of-a-kind game pieces. Cut sheets of heavy card stock into squares and trace your designs onto both faces. Alternatively, you can pick up a pack of small-sized index cards and do your doodling on the unlined back face. Use permanent inks so your artwork doesn't run or smudge easily. Include any other relevant information that the player might need during gameplay, such as category, point value, and directions for how certain actions should be followed up. One you've got your cards looking the way you want them, run them through a lamination machine. This will help safeguard them from tears, spills, and other accidents while lending them a sleek finish. Track down a clothing box of a similar size and stash your mockup materials inside. That way, you'll be able to keep everything together and protected when you're transporting it from place to place. Display the title of the game proudly on the box. A few original illustrations will also add a bit of DIY flair, if you're the artistic type. Assuming you're not as concerned with appearances, you could also invest in a compartmentalized carrying case to keep the game board, cards, player pieces, and other accessories neatly organized.
Summary: Cut out a durable game board. Write out a rule sheet. Fashion game pieces from ordinary objects. Draw playing cards by hand. Package your prototype.

Problem: Article: Since driving is one of the biggest ways people contribute to global warming, minimizing how much you drive will make a huge impact. There are many ways you can do this: Carpool to work with others. Use public transportation. Consider riding the bus, using the subway, or taking a train. Plan weekly or monthly shopping trips, instead of going out whenever you need something. Buy a new bicycle, a used one, or refurbish one. While you don't need to bicycle everywhere, you can use it to get around town, exercise, and to visit friends. In the end, you'll save energy and gas money in addition to getting in shape. If you can't live without a car, then use it in a way that minimizes global impact. By regularly maintaining your vehicle, you'll save money on gasoline and on future repairs. Keep your car tires adequately inflated. Under-inflated tires can reduce fuel economy by up to 9% and are subject to increased wear and tear. Check them monthly. Change your air filter. Check your car's air filter monthly. Cleaning your air filter improves your mileage and reduces pollution because it makes it easier for your car to take in air and maintain a proper fuel/air mixture. Insulate anything that uses energy to stay a different temperature from its environment. You can buy insulation from hardware stores and in many varieties. Keep your water heater insulated to save up to 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide a year. Avoid using units fitted with continuous pilot lights, and you will save 200 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions yearly. Re-insulate your whole home to reduce heating and cooling costs. If your insulation is old or inefficient, replace it. Consider the attic, crawl spaces, basement, walls, and ceiling. If you have awkward spaces, be aware that cellulose or fibreglass insulation can be blown in by a professional contractor. Weather strip your home. Weather strip your doorways, windows, and HVAC system. This could save up to 1,700 lbs. of carbon a year.
Summary:
Drive less. Ride a bicycle. Maintain your automobile. Insulate your home and major appliances.