These days, increasingly more men are interested in health and fitness programs. This is not surprising since most people are concerned about obesity and health conditions today such as diabetes, heart disease, prostate cancer and more.These are more than enough reasons to motivate anyone to get into good shape. I’m going to show you three strategies for successful men’s health and fitness.There is no easy and quick way for you to get in good shape, so you must be prepared to put in the time and effort to achieve the desired results. A combination of a healthy diet, strength training and cardio exercises will go a long way towards your overall fitness.Just follow these three suggestions for a healthy and strong body:1. Record Everything: You want to write down what you are doing in your exercise routine so you can see how you are progressing. First, write down your weight loss goal. Then write down each exercise for your exercise routine.How many repetitions of each exercise did you do that day? Write it down in your log. You will then be able to see where you need to change things for the better and how well you can do. When you have achieved your weight loss goal, this is a good time to add weight in your weight lifting routine.2. Each Session: Make sure you include weight lifting three times a week in your routine. This will help you to get the best results from your training sessions.You will now be growing your muscles. As you weight lift three, maybe four times per week, you muscles have time to increase and rebuild. If you don’t continue to push those muscles, they just go back to where they were.3. Eat Lots of Protein: When compared to women, it is much easier for men to lose weight. Men’s health and fitness programs always recommend protein to grow your muscles and to help you recover.In general, men who are working out 4 or more times each week must eat about one gram of protein on those days for each pound of body weight. It’s also important to eat meals with 0.25 grams of protein right after each workout.If possible, try to eat thirty minutes after a rigorous workout because your body will need some high-quality protein to recover fully. Build your muscles by breaking down amino acids. The best way to do this is by adding proteins. You can have a protein shake, a chicken breast, or maybe some eggs to add protein.Hopefully, these simple men’s fitness tips for will help you achieve your goals. Remember that by using a regular exercise routine, you improve not only your body’s appearance, but your overall health.
The Contract For SaleBuying a property in NSW is quite complicated and the basis of every land purchase is the Contract For Sale.The NSW law is such that a transfer of land must be evidenced in writing which means that land cannot be bought or sold by way of verbal agreement. There must be a written agreement.Also, before being able to advertise and market a residential property for Sale a complete Contract For Sale is required. This rule applies even if you are selling the property privately, without a real estate agent.If you are considering the purchase of a residential property make sure you ask for a copy of the Contract For Sale as it will provide you with a lot of information in relation to the property.The definition of ‘residential property’ is set out in Section 66Q of the Conveyancing Act 1919 as land on which are situated (or in the course of construction) not more than 2 places of residence, and no other improvements, or2. vacant land on which the construction of a single place of residence alone is not prohibited by law, or3. a lot or lots (including a proposed lot or lots) under the Strata Schemes Freehold Development Act1973 or the Strata Schemes (Leasehold) Development Act 1986, comprising not more than one place of residence alone, whether constructed or in the course of construction, and including any place used or designed for use for a purpose ancillary to the place of residence.Residential property does not however include:(a) land or a lot that is used wholly for non-residential purposes, or(b) land that is more than 2.5 hectares in area (or such other area as may be prescribed).This means that:a property over 2.5 hectares in size,a property with more than two residences on it, ora commercial propertycan be advertised and marketed without a Contract For Sale.With non-residential property you may not actually get to see the Contract until all the terms are agreed.In this Article I will set out some tips on what to look for in the NSW Contract For Sale (based on the Law Society 2005 Edition version), which is most commonly used.What Is In The Contract of Sale?The Front PageThe Front Page will set out some very important particulars such as:Who the Real Estate Agent is, if there is one?It is important to check that the Real Estate Agent selling you the Property is the one named on the front page, or a special condition in the Contract may make you liable to pay Commission to the Agent on the Front Page.This could be very costlyWho the Seller and their Solicitor is?Check that the Seller’s details are exactly the same as the details set out in the First Schedule of the Title Search, which will be contained in the Contract For Sale.The Completion DateThis tells you how long you have from signing the Contract and paying the Deposit until you have to pay the balance of the purchase price.Make sure that this period is realistic as a special condition in the Contract will make you liable to pay penalties and interest if you do not Settle (complete the Contract) on the Completion date.The address of the Property and what its legal title reference is.Check that the Title Search and other documents in the Contract all have the same title reference numbers on them and relate to the Property that you are buying.Whether the Property will be vacant or have a Tenant in it at Settlement?Be careful that you are happy to have a Tenant in the Property at Settlement if the “Subject to existing tenancies’ box is ticked as this means that the Tenancy will pass to you.If you do not want to have the Tenant in the property at the time of Settlement make sure you tick the ‘vacant possession’ box before signing the Contract.ImprovementsMake sure that the box for each Improvement contained in the purchase is ticked or you may not get the Improvement at Settlement.InclusionsMake sure that the box for each Inclusion contained in the purchase is ticked as if it is not there is no obligation on the Seller to leave the item at Settlement.ExclusionsMake sure that there are no Exclusions that you are not aware of.The Purchaser’s details and his/her Solicitor if they have one will be shown.If you are buying the Property with someone else in unequal shares make sure that the different shares are shown here.The Price, Deposit and balance to be paid at Settlement will be shown.If you are not paying 10% of the Purchase Price as the Deposit make sure that this is clearly stated here, or you will be in breach of the Contract if you do not pay the full 10%.Signatures and Exchange of ContractsThe Purchaser will sign one copy of the Contract and the Seller will sign another copy of the Contract.The Contracts are then Exchanged and the Seller (or his/her Solicitor) gets the copy signed by the Purchaser and the Purchaser (or his/her Solicitor) gets the copy signed by the Seller.If there is a “Cooling Off” period (ie. a period (usually 5 business days) during which the Purchaser can change his/her mind and only lose 0.25% of the purchase price this will start to run from the date of Exchange).Tenancy – Joint Tenants / Tenants In Common, Tenants in Unequal SharesIf you are purchasing the Property with someone else make sure you consider what is to happen to share of the Property upon your death. This is affected by the Tenancy arrangements under which you purchase.Put simply:If you will own the Property in equal shares with another party and want the other party to automatically get your share of the Property should you die, tick the ‘Joint Tenants’ box. This means that your share of the Property will go to the other owner regardless of what your Will might say;2. If you will own the Property in equal shares with another party but do not want the other party to automatically get your share of the Property should you die, tick the ‘Tenants In Common’ box. This means that your share of the Property will be distributed in accordance with your Will and will not automatically go to the other owner;3. If you will not own the Property in equal shares with another party tick the ‘In unequal shares’ box and make sure that you reflect the different shares where you write the Purchasers name eg. John Smith in a 60/100 share and Jane Smith in a 40/100 share.Land Tax Check whether the Land Tax box is marked “yes”.If it is you will have to contribute towards any Land Tax payable by the Vendor for the Property for that year.The Land Tax year runs from 1 January to 31 December.GST Check whether the Taxable Supply Box is markedIf it is make sure the GST is included in the Purchase Price and that you do not have to pay an additional 10%.Page 2 of ContractThis Page will:give you details of the Strata Manager if the Property is a Strata Property; andList all the documents included in the ContractDocuments That Will Be Included In The ContractThe following Documents will be included in the Contract:Standard Contract Pages 1-12Special ConditionsRead these carefully as they often amend the Clauses in the Standard PagesTitle SearchThis shows you:Who owns the Property;Whether there are any affectations eg. Easements, Restrictions on Use, Covenants, Rights of WayCopies of the affectations eg. Easements, Restrictions on Use, Covenants, Rights of Way shown on the Title SearchA Deposited Plan which shows the location of this Property in relation to the surrounding properties;A Certificate under Section 149 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, from Council, which shows the zoning of the land and information relating to the land such as road widening, heritage listing, flood affectation.This is important as it may affect your building plans.A Drainage Diagram from the Water Authority or Council which shows where the sewer runs in relation to the Property.A copy of the Residential Tenancy Agreement if the Property is leased.A copy of the Home Building Warranty Insurance for the Property if the home or any renovations are under 6 years old.Purpose of ContractYou will be able to obtain a lot of information in relation to the Property by reading the Contract.It will set out exactly what you are buying and give a lot of information in relation to what development you can undertake on the Property.Exchange of ContractsThe time that Contracts are Exchange is of paramount importance in the purchase process as regardless of the verbal negotiations that have taken place neither party (ie. buyer or seller) is legally bound to proceed until signed copies of the Contract are Exchanged.The buyers of residential property often have a Cooling-off period of 5 working days after Exchange of contracts during which they can change their mind withdraw from the sale. They will, however, forfeit the 0.25% Deposit that they paid at the time Contracts were Exchanged.If the Contract does not allow for a Cooling off period a Notice under Section 66W of the Conveyancing Act 1919 will be required to be prepared by a Solicitor indicating that the Buyer knows that there is no Cooling-off and that he/she will be bound as soon as they sign the Contract and pay the agreed Deposit (usually 10% of the Purchase Price).There is never a Cooling-off period when Properties are purchased at Auction.
The internet seems to be holding the answer or solution to almost anything now, including earning some extra income. You would agree if someone says that at first glance, earning money online looks like just a far off dream. But you will never know the truth behind it if you have not tried it yourself.Truth is, there is a big opportunity you can find online to make money and it can instantly become a reality if you know what needs to be done. As such, this will serve as your education formula to make money online. There are so many opportunities presented online that you can take advantage of. You will soon know how you can grab them through the education formula you would learn here.How to Make Money Online – The Key People who are looking for a way to make money online free are right to be here. There is a big chance that you are one of those who think that a 9-5 job only cuts into your personal and family time. That is why you are now looking for a way to put an end to this. The answer you are looking for is here whether you are simply after earning extra income or you want to make a full time job out of it. But be sure to be prepared to get more than this benefit since there is more that come with it. One of this is the chance to work on your preferred time, which you can do even when you are just in your pajamas. In time, you will find that online job which suits your skills and needs.Just remember that there is one key that can make this possible. That is choosing that one venture you’re interested in and you enjoy. Then, you can follow it with setting up a website catering to your activity or business. Check with a list of website-hosting companies. It is where you can get the support you need for your business.How You Should Proceed with this Money-Making Opportunity There is the idea that starting a business can be quite difficult. But there is a way to make things go easier with you and the 3-step guide below is how it can be possible. Your guide is:• To Choose the Right Niche for Your Online Business• Know the Audience for Your Online Business and Target them Correctly• Determine the Type of Online Business You Want to CreateGuide 1: Choose the Right Niche for Your Online BusinessKeep in mind that the market is huge and is too broad to deal with as a whole. This means it can be difficult to target all consumers who are interested in a specific product and it is expensive as well to attempt to build a business based from it. It is difficult and expensive since the market is not only huge, but it is also in several segments. For example, spiritual transformation has segments that include Christian spirituality, Buddhist spirituality and Jewish spirituality. It simply means that the market is composed of a number of segments which come with smaller niches and more niches under it.With the broadness of the market, it requires you to identify the niche that holds your interest most. But it has to have the potential for profit too for your business to get the support it needs. Again, remember the key mentioned above. Determine the market you have a passion for and know the smaller niches it has and make sure that it offers a high profit rate.Guide 2: Know the Audience for Your Online Business and Target them CorrectlyLearning about this is important since you want to make sure that those you will be dealing with have goals similar to yours. Hence, it is necessary for you to choose well and target your audience correctly. Whatever niche you choose, there 4 main groups of people you will always be dealing with and these are your customers, competitors, partners and suppliers. The key here is to determine the group of people who will be most active in your market and decide whether you want to deal with and be surrounded by them when you are in your business world.What you need to do here is to research your niche market’s customer demographics and write down every characteristic of the audience. It needs to include the age range, values, beliefs, education level, values and more. Then, write down the common problems and deepest desires of these people and decide if they are the type of people you want to deal with most of the time.Guide 3: Determine the Type of Online Business You Want to Create This is the last guide you need to consider on how to make money fast. All of these will not only help with your online money-making goal, but also support whatever business you wish to establish online. The top options you can choose from include advertising, make money online surveys, consulting agency, online coaching and affiliate marketing. Online courses, membership sites and e-commerce are also good options.What you need to do now is to create a research page about the leading websites related to your niche market. Determine how such websites can help with your goal to make money. Are these the e-commerce sites or online courses? You will find that out through research.As you start and start establishing your online business, it is important that you make it among your missions to provide value to your audience. You need to get everything polished, including ensuring that you are able to provide the best to your audience. Now you have an answer when you ask yourself ‘can I make money online’ again.
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