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Written by freshome
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Wednesday, 11 August 2010 13:55 |
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Having to look for an apartment can be time consuming and stressful. Between searching out new neighborhoods, researching amenity information, and then going to look at the apartments, apartment hunting is not enjoyable. There are some ways that you can save time and energy looking for a new place to live. Consider these tips when looking for your next apartment, and see if they save your sanity too!
apartment bar e1281051169670 Saving Time and Money Looking for an ApartmentAPARTMENT HUNTER: Professional apartment hunters are paid by apartment communities to show their apartments. This works in your favor because there is no money out of your pocket. They will help you find apartments that may not be published in a newspaper/online classifieds, etc… Apartment hunters will also save you time, similar to a Realtor they can weed out your list of ‘wants’ and provide you with listings in your price range, and neighborhood that you are interested in. They also have information for move-in specials and deals that you may not find looking for an apartment on your own.
apartment stairs e1281051864553 Saving Time and Money Looking for an ApartmentSEARCH ONLINE: Just like searching for a house, searching for an apartment requires you to make some decisions before you get started. Figure out which area of town you want to live. Even if you don’t know the neighborhood, do your own research on how far you want to be from work, amenities, and resources.
Determine how much your budget is for monthly payments. In some apartments utilities are covered, and in others they are not. Set your budget based on you having to pay for utilities separately from your rent. Determine what amenities you need and which are wants. Often times you will pass over great online apartments because they lack a few amenities. You may be able to save money by having fewer amenities, but being closer to resources that are just as important. Searching online with these factors chosen will help you narrow down the competition.
apartment living3 Saving Time and Money Looking for an Apartment BRING YOUR ROOMMATE: If you are going to live with a roommate(s), bring them along when looking at apartments. Landlords don’t like showing units to the same tenants over and over, especially if you don’t seem interested in renting it. You and your roommates will save time by looking at the apartment together, and then you can discuss the pros and cons of the apartment once you leave. This also helps recall specifics about the apartment without having to return for multiple visits.
apartment living e1281051313104 Saving Time and Money Looking for an ApartmentTAKE PICTURES: If you can’t visit apartments with your roommates(s), the next best thing is to take pictures. Taking pictures will also help you choose which apartment you liked, and which you didn’t. After looking through many apartments, they may start to look the same! Remember, online apartment websites usually have pictures as well, although they most likely won’t represent the unit you would be living in.
apartment loft e1281052046368 Saving Time and Money Looking for an Apartment ASK ABOUT FEES: Most apartment buildings will have additional fees. Make sure and get all the information when you view the apartment. Here’s a list of fees to inquire about:
1.) Rental Deposit – This is typically first and last month’s rent. A penalty fee may be assessed if you break your lease.
2.) Security deposit – money put down if your apartment has any damage. Check to see how much will be returned at the end of the lease if you keep it in good shape.
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Written by an eHow
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 02:58 |
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The image of a log cabin in the wilderness appeals to the American spirit more so than any other type of construction. Building a log cabin may seem like a challenging undertaking, but it actually requires no specialized skills. With the right set of simple plans, nearly anyone should be able to build a log cabin from scratch or from a log cabin kit. All you have to do is add the labor!
Instructions
Step 1
Design your log cabin. When drawing up your log cabin plans, first determine the outer dimensions. Do not design the walls to be longer than available logs. Use the plans included with your log cabin kit if you choose to use one.
Step 2
Find a site for your cabin and prepare the ground. Ideally, choose land that is level and drains well. Remove trees, rocks and underbrush, and save suitable trees for the cabin construction.
Step 3
Prepare your logs by removing the bark, branches and knots. Also cut and shape the ends of the logs. Your plans should tell you accurately how many logs you will need.
Step 4
Dig the postholes. These should be fairly deep, but be aware of the frost line.
Step 5
Install the log posts in your holes. Set them in place with reinforced concrete.
Step 6
Set up the main floor beams and joists. Use plywood or nice wooden panels for the floor.
Step 7
Do final preparation on the logs as you stack them to create walls. Cut notches that will hold the logs together, and shape the sides of the logs so that they fit as snugly as possible against each other. Leave spaces in your log cabin for the door and windows.
Step 8
Set the loft supports by fitting them into the walls or by running logs into additional holes cut in the wall logs. These logs cross the interior at ceiling height and can support a second story.
Step 9
Build up the gables (extensions of the walls that are the vertical portions of the roof) one side at a time until you reach purlin height. Purlins are structural supports that cross the loft space.
Step 10
Continue building up the gables until you get to the height of the ridge pole-the main center roof support. This is the highest portion of the cabin, and you can set the ridge pole onto the gables at this time. Be certain this log is supported by ropes, shims and poles while you secure it.
Step 11
Frame out the roof using prepared lumber. Be certain everything is level and fits snugly.
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Written by myinteriordecorator
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Tuesday, 13 July 2010 23:29 |
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Walls are the largest surface area in a room. Like a giant canvas, they give you the creative freedom to fashion whatever kind of space you want. You can make your walls subdued, letting them blend into the background, or you can decorate them with patterns and colors designed to make them stand out with bold attitude.
The first thing you have to realize about walls is that they are not a completely blank canvas. They exist within the architectural “bones” of the house, and the style of your interiors design has an influence on everything you do to the walls.
Generally speaking, houses built with a traditional style are going to be large, with few windows and doors. They are also often geometrically even, with straight lines running at predictable right angles throughout the interior. Walls in such a space are enormous, giving you a lot of room to get creative with massive works of art or decorative accessories such as huge antique mirrors.
Contemporary homes have a tendency to contain fewer walls. They also generally break their walls up with windows and doorways a lot more than a traditional design would.
You are free to either design a space according to the architecture which was used in its creation, or you can ignore it and create a home which completely contrasts the “bones” of the house. If you do choose to go against the architecture, try to at least choose colors, patterns, and textures which exist in harmony with the inherent design of the space.
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