INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you are buying a house, ask the seller what company they used to inspect the home, to ensure that you choose a different one.  This is important in cases of fraud or deception, which are rare but still possible. For example, the seller could have a personal relationship with the inspector and ask them to refrain from disclosing important information. It is also important because its always a good idea to have two separate, unbiased, and impartial inspections done from two different perspectives to ensure that nothing major is overlooked. " This is a simple way to find companies with websites or companies listed in online yellow pages.  Keep in mind that the first several results of a Google or similar search engine query will be paid advertisements, and not necessarily the best companies. Scroll through the results to see your options. You can also try an old fashioned phone book if you have one handy! Anyone who has purchased a home in the last couple of years in your town will do, but especially ask friends who have purchased similar homes (age, condition, location).  Post to social media accounts like Facebook or Twitter. Often you may not know of anyone who has used a service, but your trusted friends might post your query to their own friends and find someone who can give a recommendation. Keep in mind that if you are buying a house, its common for the real estate company you are using to recommend an inspection company. Do not automatically assume this company will be a good one. After you've found a few local options, look for reviews on websites other than their own, as many companies edit the reviews on their own websites or only post positive ones. You can also find reviews on social media business pages, if you know the name of a particular company. Keep in mind that very small businesses often only have reviews written by friends or family of the owners, who may have never used their services. This isn't necessarily a reason to reject them out of hand, but you may need to do a little more digging to find actual clients.

SUMMARY: Find out what company the other party is using. Google your town and the phrase "home inspection company. Ask friends in the area. Google them and read reviews.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Complimenting him shows that you’re paying attention. Try to keep your compliments short and direct and then let it go. He may respond by saying “thanks,” or he may just smile at you.  For example, you could say something like, “I thought you did a great job giving your presentation in class today.” To compliment his looks, say something like, “Your new haircut looks really good,” or “That sweater really brings out the color of your eyes.” To be a little more flirty, you could say something like, “You always make me laugh!” Making appropriate physical contact, like touching his arm or shoulder, is a great way to gauge how he feels about you. If he smiles and doesn’t draw away from you, that shows he is okay with your affection. If he does pull back, that means he isn’t interested in being that close to you. Small moments of physical contact can help build up more of a bond between the two of you, even if it’s just a friendly one. and text him to talk more outside of school. For your first text to him, say something like, “Hey Josh, this is Ryan. What are you up to?” To start other conversations, you could ask what he thought of school that day, if he started his homework yet, or what he is doing that evening. If he sends back really short texts or doesn’t respond at all, don’t send him multiple texts in a row. Just let it go until he reaches out to you or until you have another legitimate reason to text him. Pay attention to what is going on in his life, like a big test, a sports game or competition, or even something fun, like a vacation. Mention these things when you see him in person. If you have his phone number, you could even send him an encouraging text.  For example, you could send him a text that says, “Good luck at the game tomorrow!” Follow up on important events by asking about them. For example, try saying something like, “I hope you had fun at the away game over the weekend. How did things go?” Before a big test, you could write him a note that says, “Good luck on the test! I know you’ll do well.” You could study together at school during a free period or after school at one of your homes, a coffee shop, or the library. Send him a text or catch him after class to ask him to get together. Try to be casual and breezy about it, even if you feel really nervous.  Try saying something like, “Hey Bryan, want to get together this Wednesday to get ready for the History test?” If he says yes, that’s great! Just set a time and place to meet. If he says no, try not to take it personally. Maybe he already has a busy schedule or doesn’t plan to study at all. This can work well for things other than class, too. Any shared activity, like band, drama, sports, or student council can be used as an excuse to get together to practice or plan. Group dates are a great way to get to spend time with the guy you like and for him to see you in a casual setting. Get a group of friends together to go to the movies, a party, a sports game, or for something fun, like a bonfire or game night. Invite him along, and tell him to bring some friends, too. Try saying something like, “Hey Malik, me and my friends are having a game night this Friday. You and your friends should come. I’ll text you the details.”

SUMMARY: Compliment him about his personality, intelligence, and looks. Break the touch barrier to see how he responds. Get his number Encourage him and remember important details. Plan a study date to spend one-on-one time together. Arrange group dates with friends for a low-key hangout option.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: your house in a forest theme. To set the mood for your party, make your home look like the Punxsutawney forest. Cut out pine trees from butcher paper and hang them up on the wall. Use flowers or pinecones as a table centerpiece. You could even have your party outdoors to set the mood. Alternatively, you could separate a room into winter and spring decorations to represent Punxsutawney Phil's big moment. Your guests don't necessarily have to come dressed up as groundhogs. Instead, ask them to come dressed as their favorite woodland animal. If your guests are not as passionate about groundhogs, they could come as a deer, bear, fox, wolf, or owl. Bill Murray's Groundhog Day features a weatherman who must experience the same day over and over until he learns a valuable lesson. Since Groundhog Day thrust the holiday into popular culture, there's no better movie to show at your party. Snuggle up with your friends and a bowl of popcorn, and have a good laugh together. If you do not want to watch Groundhog Day, you could watch a nature documentary on groundhogs instead. For a fun party craft, make groundhog masks out of cardstock. Draw your outline on the cardstock, then cut it out with a sharp pair of scissors. Color your mask with markers, paints, or crayons, then attach ribbon to the sides. You and your guests can now celebrate Groundhog Day in style. As an alternative, you could make animal masks to complement your guests' costumes. No party is complete without treats. You could make traditional Groundhog Day cookies (popularized on the official Punxsutawney website), or you could make a festive cake. Because groundhogs eat vegetation, you could also leave out a veggie tray or fruit bowl. To complete the woodland theme, make a trail mix for your guests to enjoy.

SUMMARY:
Decorate Ask guests to come dressed in costume. Watch the 1993 film Groundhog Day. Create your own groundhog masks. Bake Groundhog Day treats.