There are a ton of health and fitness tips that you can use to improve your weight loss efforts. In this article, I will show you some health and fitness tips that you can use to lose weight in no time at all. I have personally been using these health and fitness tips myself to lose weight, so you should stand to benefit from these tips.One of the best health and fitness tips is exercising. Running for 20 minutes a day is a great way to boost your physical and mental health, and to get the ball rolling on losing weight. When you go running, you release special chemicals in your brain called “endorphins” that make you feel better. These are known as the “feel good” chemicals as they promote health and well being.Running to lose weight is an excellent strategy that I highly recommend you doing. It’s all natural and doesn’t require a prescription, so you can get started right away – no doctor approval is required. I think we’ve all seen the power of running to lose weight. I’ve seen my cousin for example. She used to be big, but now she’s as skinny as a needle, and it’s all due to her running.Another thing that you can do for your health and fitness is to go on a good diet plan. Cook up some vegetables and eat fruits that will make you feel better. One of the easiest ways to get your servings of fruit and vegetables is to buy them prepackaged from the grocery store.This way, you don’t have to slice up anything or place anything in a tray – it’s all done for you. Getting your fruits and vegetables in a will cost you a bit more because they’re prepackaged for you, but this is almost always more than worth it. Getting proper fruits and vegetables are important for your health and fitness so keep that in mind.Another great health and fitness tip to follow is to subscribe to a few weight loss and muscle magazines. I used to be a member of Muscle & Fitness Magazine. It’s a magazine solely dedicated towards helping people to build muscle. Even though I’m not a subscriber now, whenever I see one of these magazines, I immediately go and look through it. It’s a great source of inspiration.Health and fitness are two topics that are widely talked about online but not a lot of people know how to go about getting great health and being physically fit. For some people, these 2 areas are hard to deal with and are tough to get a handle on. But with the right guidance, I think you can have the kind of weight loss success that you dream of.So get going on your diet plan and start losing weight today. If weight loss isn’t your primary goal but it’s to help build up some hard, lean muscle, be sure to get started today planning out your success.Use these tips to have the kind of health and fitness success that you dream of.Good luck with improving your health and fitness.
Your commercial tenant failed to pay rent. You have heard that things are not going very well for them, but now it is apparent. As a property manager your duty and obligation is to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. When the tenant failed to pay by the due date they have effectively breached the lease and you are entitled to evict the tenant from the property. An eviction lawsuit commonly called an Unlawful Detainer action is a fairly straightforward legal process. The important thing for property managers to know is that the steps involved in this process are critical and must be followed to the letter of the law. A real estate attorney representing both parties in the action is common. If your property manager has followed the law, given proper notice, and has a detailed file of all of the correspondence between the tenant and their company the unlawful detainer action should go fairly smoothly and the landlord or owner should prevail.The First Step Is To Resolve Rent Payment Issue If PossibleIf at all possible the property manager should make every effort to get the tenant to make the rent payments and bring their lease current. If this involves waiting a few extra days for payment maybe this would be the best course of action instead of filing a lawsuit. Your individual company policies and best practices will dictate this action, but it would be better for all parties to resolve before litigation.Three-Day Notice Drafted If a payment is not forthcoming then a ‘three-day notice to pay or quit’ must be prepared and properly served on the tenant. This notice must be in a specific legal format. A commercial owner, landlord or property manager can choose between different types of 3-day notices; 1) specifies the precise amount of rent owed; or 2) estimates the amount of rent owed – usually when a tenant is paying a percentage rent.If the lease requires the tenant to pay rent and other separate amounts for triple net or CAM charges, the property manager should get the proper advice on whether or not two separate and distinct notices are required to be served. For example, if the property manager or landlord accepts an overpayment of the rent because they have miscalculated and the tenant overpaid estimated rents and CAM charges this may lead to a tenant victory in the unlawful detainer action. This would also possibly give the tenant the right to attorneys’ fees. It is critical to be correct in this step.The Three-Day Notice Must Be Properly and Legally ServedThe tenant is deemed served when they are personally served with the three-day notice, or a responsible person at the place of business is personally served on the premises. In the event no one is available the landlord or property manager can attach the notice to the front entry door of the business premises while simultaneously sending a copy of the three-day notice by certified mail return receipt requested. The landlord or property manager must then prepare a ‘proof of service’ in the proper format which states in pertinent part that the ‘three-day notice’ was served on the tenant, or describe the method of service.The Property Manager or Landlord Has a Three Day Waiting Period Required for Service to be EffectiveAfter properly serving the three-day notice a three day waiting period begins on the next business day. If the third day falls on a weekend or holiday the three day waiting period is extended to the next business day.If the tenant decides to pay all rent due at this point or corrects any outstanding violation of the lease terms then the eviction process ceases. If the tenant makes partial payment the landlord or property manager can accept partial payment but must notify the tenant that they are not waiving their rights to proceed with an eviction.In the event that the tenant has violated the lease by way of some criminal act or conduct then the eviction process continues.At the end of the three day waiting period the landlord or property manager may go forward with filing and serving a complaint and summons.Summons and Complaint are Prepared and ServedIn the event that the tenant has failed to cure their outstanding rent violation, or failed to cure any other violation that they have been property notified of, then the landlord or property manager may proceed with filing and serving the summons and complaint to the tenant. A third party not involved with the action, typically a registered process server can be hired for a fee to serve the papers on the tenant. The summons, complaint and proof of service must then be filed with the court clerk’s office together with a copy of the lease, and then property served three-day notice and its proof of service.Technical Mistakes Can Cause DelaysIf the landlord or property manager has taken this process on by themselves there is a possibility that they have made a technical error in the processing, preparing, serving, and filing these documents. There are several technical areas of the law which must be followed or will result is substantial delays if they are not. A tenant who hires an attorney will likely find these technical errors, if the court doesn’t find the errors. This will likely result in delays which means money to the property owner. The best course of action in these situations is to hire an eviction attorney to help prevent delays and additional costs for the owner.Court Proceedings Require that All Parties Appear in Front of a JudgeIf the tenant does not contest the evictionA properly served tenant has five days to oppose the eviction. If substituted service was used then the tenant would have fifteen days to file a responsive pleading to the action. If the tenant fails to oppose the eviction the landlord or property manager will seek a default judgment of possession of the premises. This will most likely be granted and the case will be referred to the Sheriff’s office for tenant lockout (see below).If the tenant contests the evictionIn the event the tenant hires an attorney and contests the eviction then things will take a while longer. The tenant will be granted more time to prepare and there will be approximately thirty-day period in which a trial will be set. If the landlord wins then the tenant will have to pay the rent and other losses most likely including attorneys’ fees. If the tenant wins the landlord may have to pay attorneys’ fees. In this situation a property manager really needs to be represented by counsel.The Landlord or Property Manager has the Right to Lockout the TenantAssuming a landlord victory the county sheriff will post a ‘Five-Day Notice to Vacate’ the premises on the tenant’s door or entry into the business. On the sixth day the sheriff meets the landlord or property manager at the property. The landlord or property manager then receives a receipt of possession of the property. If the tenant is still there when the sheriff arrives, the sheriff will then physically remove the tenant. The landlord or property manager will now have a locksmith come and change the locks to keep the tenant out.Notice to Claim PropertyIf the tenant leaves behind personal property there are state statutes that deal with this specific issue. The landlord or property manager must give the tenant fifteen days after the lockout period to claim any possessions from the property, or if the tenant left before the lockout, eighteen (18) days after the mailing of the “notice of belief of abandonment” to the tenant’s last known address. The notice must describe the property with specificity so the tenant can identify it, and the notice must also describe the storage costs. A prudent practice for a landlord or property manager would be to photograph and log all of the tenants’ belongings so that there was not a later dispute.It is not legal for a landlord or property manager to hold a tenant’s personal property as security for payment of money awarded by a court judgment.Unclaimed Property Disposed of or SoldWhen the fifteen day waiting period is over the landlord or property manager can dispose of the tenant’s personal property if it is worth less than $750 or $1.00 per square foot, whichever is greater. If the property is worth more the landlord or property manager must auction it through a public sale held after properly published notice with the proceeds turned over to the county, minus expenses.ConclusionAlthough this article has briefly touched upon this process one should see that this is not a simple process, but is a process which should be taken seriously and professionally. It is always a best practice to have an eviction attorney help a landlord and/or a property manager through this process.
Have you ever wanted to work from home and earn money online? If so, then you are hardly alone. A lot of people would love to find a way to start a cheap online business, but few people ever actually follow through and see their dreams fulfilled. Why is that? Well, there are two reasons.
1. Most people assume that any online business is going to be extremely complicated and hard to set up and run. This is incorrect, in fact, it can actually be an easy to do job.
2. The other reason is that people are so intimidated and feel that an online business is too difficult to start so they never learn about the different types of businesses that they can start.
So, what are your options when it comes to finding a way to work from home and earn money online? Affiliate Marketing What is affiliate marketing? Well, affiliate marketing is probably the most exciting and potentially lucrative online business opportunity that is out there. Affiliate marketing offers a number of advantages that make it a favorite type of business for anyone that wants to work from home. First, it’s inexpensive to start, all you really need is to buy a domain name, pay for web hosting, then hire someone to design your website, or do it yourself if you feel capable.
How does affiliate marketing work? The simplest explanation is that you promote the products of another company, then when a sale is made you earn a commission. For example, if you happen to know a lot about camping then you could start a website about camping. You post too it frequently and ensure that the content you provide is both search engine optimized, and also interesting and provides value to visitors to your site. Your ultimate goal here is to set yourself up as an expert to the people that visit your site. You want them to trust you and to value your opinion. Over time you should be able to attract an audience, this is when the money should start coming in. How do you turn regular visitors to your website into income? You do it by using your position as an expert in your niche to influence their buying habits. You recommend products, provide links to a company that sells these products, then you collect your commission. Because the entire world is potential customers the earning potential you have when you work as an affiliate marketer is virtually limitless.
Want A Cheap Online Business That’s Easy And Fun To Run? If you are looking for an easy online business to start up they don’t get much easier than blogging. What is a blog? A blog is a personal website where you can express your opinions, write about various subjects, and do just about anything else you want. Blogging is great because, in addition to being easy to do, you can also get into it without spending a penny. Many big companies like Google are more than happy to give you a free blog, then you can get things started. If you are serious about blogging as a way to earn money online then you should probably spend the money and purchase your own domain name. This gives you total creative control, which is important when you are running an online business. The last thing you want is to start a blog, have it become massively successful, then having the site that gave you your free blog shut you down.
While writing posts about things that interest you is simple enough, you may be wondering how this can earn you money. It earns you money through advertising revenue. Much like a television show with a big audience, companies are willing to pay to use your platform to advertise their goods and services. If you have a successful blog you can actually make quite a bit of money through advertising revenue.
You Can Work From Home And Make Money With An Online Business. Many people that end up with extremely successful online businesses first start out treating it like a part time job. Then, over time, as their revenue increases, they begin to slowly transition until it becomes their full-time career. Will this happen to you? Maybe, maybe not, but you won’t know unless you try.
Whether you’re in the market for a major interior overhaul or you’re simply looking to give your home a quick and easy update, chances are you’ve spent some time online hunting for ideas and inspiration. That said, it can be pretty deflating to stumble upon a look you love only to discover the price to achieve it is well above your budget.
Fortunately, there are some killer home decorating blogs that show you how to refresh, revive, and fall in love with your home anew without breaking the bank. For a home that looks far more expensive than it costs to create, check out the following blogs for all of the interior inspiration and DIY tutorials you’ll ever need.
Welcome back to the week 5 update for the One Room Challenge. Check out the blog posts and updates for week 1, week 2, week 3, and week 4 if you missed them. It’s crunch time now and I’ll be honest… I don’t know that this project will be completely wrapped up for the reveal date. The great thing is the reveal and hitting a deadline is not the only goal of reason for this challenge. Ultimately having a fully functional and hopefully beautiful bathroom is where we want to end up even it things are a bit delayed.
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When we left off last time the countertops had been templated, the trim was freshly painted and the hardware had been ordered. The hardware took about 1 week to arrive. We chose the Menlo Park 4″ pull from Schlub in chrome because I think the pull has the perfect mix of square and some rounded elements that make it a great transitional hardware option. We went with all pulls for the drawers and doors since the knob option in that line weren’t our favorite.
Guest Bathroom Reno: Quartz Countertops and Grout – One Room Challenge Week 5
The quartz countertops are now installed and things can be put back together. Rectangle, undercount sinks were also purchased through the fabricator. The Marble look quartz from Pental and it is gorgeous with the warm gray veins running throughout. For the edge went for a flat polish eased edge for a clean, simple look.
Guest Bathroom Reno: Quartz Countertops and Grout – One Room Challenge Week 5
Two days after the quartz countertops were installed the tile installer came back to finish up tiling the niches, installing the tile base and grout everything.
Guest Bathroom Reno: Quartz Countertops and Grout – One Room Challenge Week 5
The electoral is being relocated for the new lights. There are some drywall and painting touch ups to do and plumbing fixtures to be hooked up. Plus adding all the finishing touches ???? All those little things like towel hooks, curtain rod, and accessories will bring this whole thing together.
It’s been too long since I’ve updated and even longer since this work has been started. This is me sharing remodel updates, mostly for myself (but also for my nagging family members). I’m sharing photos of the progress that has been made while also document the craziness that has gone on. This is just the beginning of the remodel.
Prior to moving in I had 3-4 weeks where my apartment lease overlapped with the possession of my townhome. This allowed me, with the amazing help of my family, to paint, tear-out carpet and somewhat put back together the upstairs portion of my place so that I could have a clean room to put a bed. At least one that wasn’t completely torn apart. One area that felt more livable that the rest. If you haven’t seen or don’t remember these are the before photos from when I took possession. To list it out here are the main things that I was tacking during those week prior to me moving in.
Phase 1 Remodel Projects
ripping out baseboard, carpet and tack strips upstairs and preparing for new hard surface flooring. (this flooring will go throughout minus the stairs and bathrooms/laundry)
installing flooring upstairs (one of my installers did this)
mostly gutting the master bathroom
installing a new tub and rough in plumbing for the master and powder bath
ordering and installing a rift white oak vanity for the master
Painting (and priming where needed) the ceilings and walls of the bedrooms. Caulking and painting the crown molding in the master
replacing and upgrading the baseboard heater in the master and patch the drywall
painting the hallway and down through the stairwell
adding skirt board to the stairs
installing new carpet and pad on the stairs (my carpet installer from work did this)
removing upper cabinets on the fridge side in the kitchen
partially demoing the wall diving the kitchen (prepare to move switches, outlets, heater and thermostat)
removing drywall on wall next to bar in dining area
painting the downstairs powder bath and removing vanity to prepare for a new floating vanity
Those were the main projects that took place and then I moved in the day after Thanksgiving. Getting rid of the original, nasty cat carpet and new flooring made a huge difference to the upstairs. Also neutralizing and lightening the paint made things feel so much more fresh. I still have no baseboards but I’ll get on that one day! For now here are some photos that I snapped along the way.
It’s been a while since been posting on here but I have some new updates and projects that I have been working on. Last summer into fall I was house hunting while knowing the lease on my apartment would be expiring end of the 2019. It felt a little crazy but was a fun process for me. After a bunch of searching I found and closed on a new home!
I was lucky enough to have a few weeks of overlap with my apartment (I ended up moving out 1 month early) so I was able to get started on projects and updates prior to moving in. I’ll share more about those in the coming weeks (there are still so many unfinished things!) but for now I think it’s best to start with some before photos. Also, follow along on Instagram where I post current project updates more often. The pictures show it in the state I bought it in. It’s a great first place to me and was functional as-is but as you might expect I’m here to make things my own by doing updates that I will enjoy while living here and that will also add value and functionality to the space down the line when I sell… or maybe even keep it as a rental. My dog, Nova, has been enjoying the space as well ???? There are a couple of things to miss about my Bothell apartment but I am very ready to have my own place and space.
In 2017 the guest bathroom was remodeled. You can see more photos and read about that here. Almost everything came out and all new things went back in. From emails and comments people have been asking for sources so I have rounded up what I could in this post to share paint colors, products and links that I could find for the bathroom.
Bathroom Sources and Details:
Wall color: BM Balboa Mist
Trim and door color: BM Chantilly Lace
Floor Tile: Pental Mark Chrome 12×24 matte
Shower tile: Jeffrey Court Weather Gray 4×12 gloss subway
Niche tile: Daltile clio mosaic
Bathtub: Maax Rubix tub
Cabinet: Spencer Cabinets – painted BM Cape May Cobblestone
Countertop: Pental Quartz Misterio polished 3cm
Cabinet hardware: Schaub Menlo Park Pull in chrome
Faucets: Hansgrohe Metris single handle in chrome
Shower trims: Kohler slide bar kit, wall mount supply and Hansgrohe tub spout in chrome
Mirrors: Homegoods
Towel Hooks: Delta Tolva robe hook in chrome