Temporary Housing 101

DePaul University acquired a five-story historic building in 1989 and started using it to accommodate students. There were air-conditioned studio type, one-bedroom apartment, two, and three-bedroom apartments. The floor plan is different all over the building. The student’s entrance is the Sanctuary Hall all the way to a gated entrance located along Kenmore Ave. All the apartments in the Sanctuary Hall have a full kitchen, with a private bathroom and a dishwasher. The lounge area located in the lobby of the second floor is common and there is a study area situated in the first floor. A laundry roo can be found in the basement.

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Safe Bedside Table

In London, it has been reported that fifty percent of citizens are worried about night-time security, particularly during sleeping time. Thus, a need for at-hand self-defense became indispensable.
The Safe Bedside Table converts from such to a duo of club and shield. At any bedtime threat, one will feel ready to combat any nocturnal intruder that shall attempt to go beyond lurking by the bushes.

Ali

Beating the conventional folding bed, Ali can be converted into a long sofa, a pair of love seats, or a bed. Of course, storage is not a problem as it folds upright and can be rolled anywhere to adjust space. No need to cram this inside a closet.

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HouseRenovationGuide : Convertible Furniture Series: Lounge Finds and Bedtime Defense

1. Ponder on the thoughts when preparing to buy a condo. Is it the right move? Will it fit my budget? Will it fit my Lifestyle?

2. Check the advantages and disadvantages of an urban lifestyle. Check out various Condos and note their strengths and weaknesses and also take note of the price range.

3. Get pre-qualified for a mortgage.

4. Inspect the building complex of your desired condo location. See my article on how to inspect for a condo unit.

5. Make an offer and close on the deal.

From AllAboutCondoLiving : How to Buy A Condo

1. Design and Layout – check the design of the unit and the layout of the floor plan such as rooms, doors, windows. Is the unit in the direct path of the sun? If that’s the case you should consider that in summertime you may spend a bit more energy and money for airconditioning.

2. Noise – from both inside and outside sources visit the unit you want to buy at different times because there are times when it so peaceful but check it at weekends or during rush-hour period to see if the noise is bearable or not.

3. Privacy – We all want our privacy and we must find the perfect unit to help maintain our privacy, check the unit decks and patios to make sure your safe from prying eyes and such.

4. Security – Comes hand in hand with Privacy, Is there a security system in the building complex and in the unit, is it properly lit at night Is the unit or building secure and have ample security to deter criminals?

5. Amenities – Every building has amenities that are widely available to residents, such as a pool, a hot tub and community room. And always check and ask the building management if there are fees for usage and maintenance of these said amenities.

6. Parking – Which is near an elevator, stairs, or close to your unit. And is properly lit.

From AllAboutCondoLiving :Inspect a Condo Unit Before Buying

ACH or Austin Corporate Housing offers tremendous fully furnished temporary housing that are suitably scattered all over the Austin Texas area. They offer duplexes that are fully furnished and located in the hushed neighborhoods of Northwest Austin Texas. They also have an Executive condo situated in downtown Austin which is actually near Colorado River. In addition, they also have a luxury home. The one-story duplexes are just a few blocks away from Balcones Country Club in Northwest Austin Texas. The two-story duplexes have two bedrooms with full baths located in the upper level of the duplex. The living area with half-bath are located downstairs.

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6. Stackable Plastic Drawers – look for drawers that can be customized. If you would only have space for a couple of drawers per room or corner, you wouldn’t have to worry of where to place that huge chest of drawers. Plastic drawers are cheap and can be stacked according to the kind of space that can accommodate it.
7. Hooks – hooks are very helpful especially when placed in the strategic places of your house. Use hooks for your coats, hats, umbrellas and bags. You can also use hooks for your keys, mobile phone, and ID card.
8. Shoe organizer – shoe racks are bulky and won’t even hold all of your countless pairs, while cabinets don’t have proper ventilation and would be more useful holding other stuff. Opt for the hanging shoe organizer, one that can go over your door or wall.
9. TV Shelf – the television is an essential home appliance and even houses with the smallest spaces give room for one. use the opportunity to buy a shelved TV rack, one that can hold not only your TV but as well a books, DVDs, magazines and the like.
10. Bed frame with drawers – this works like that of under-the-bed storage and it won’t collect too much dust.

The Interim Suites is a temporary housing located in Tucson area in Arizona. This is a perfect place for executives staying for a long time for assignments and training program. This also an ideal place for lovers or families near in this place who are building a new home. They also offer a place in hotel for the winter visitors.

Going to college can also mean moving away from home. This is one experience that thrills most of the freshmen students. They considered it a way of being independent. Having a place they can call their own is an additional excitement. But basically, when they first arrive to the dorm or the apartment, what they will see is just a standard room that has minimal decorations. That is why, students look forward to having the chance and independence of doing the decoration themselves so they can make the room suited to each and everyone’s personality. Comfort is often the initial consideration that students take when they start the decoration.

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3.    Wreaths
Wreaths are for all occasions and these are perfect for the crafty. Have fun picking out your materials and make one for every door, and place the grandest one on the front to welcome company.
4.    Art work / Posters of Animals or Landscapes
Do away with tacky pieces and choose the realistic ones. These will give the illusion of a window with a great view.
5.    Zen Rock Gardens
You don’t have to be a believer of the Chinese Feng Shui to have one of these. The Zen rock garden not only resembles nature, it also brings calmness in your urban space.

While there are a lot of advantages in settling in an apartment, there is one disadvantage that we all surrender to: the lack of garden space. It’s such a shame that because of this, a garden-less home is not only something to deal with but also the lack of space to raise and keep a pet.

Well, we can’t do anything about pets except maybe for some fish you can keep in a bowl or small aquarium, or perhaps toy dogs that don’t need so much rolling space. However, we found ways of bringing nature into your apartment!

1.     Fresh-cut Flowers

Having a number of vases full of nicely arranged fresh flowers each week is the way to go. Now what you need to know is how to make these arrangements last longer.

2.     Houseplants

A little gardening skill might be needed for you to keep houseplants fresh and alive as they pretty much stay indoors. Cacti and hanging plants are the best survivors.

To be continued…