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How to Secure Valuables in a Dorm Room

Moving into the dorms can be very exciting and also a little daunting for new students. There are so many things that you might have questions about before you move in. From picking the right storage solutions to figuring out if you or your roommate is bringing a microwave, there … Continue Reading

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How To Make Dorm Room Smell Good

If you are about to move into the dorms, there are lots of things that you have probably been planning and considering. You have had to think about where to store your clothes, and what appliances to bring, and you have had to learn about the rules of your new … Continue Reading

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Is it Better to Live in a Dorm or Apartment?

Moving out to go to college can seem daunting. Many people worry about making the right choice when they are picking between the dorms and living on their own or with roommates in an apartment. There are pros and cons to both styles of living arrangement and what is right … Continue Reading

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How to Store Shoes in College Dorm

Everyone knows that college dorms have limited storage. This can lead to struggles with regard to having room for items like boots for the winter and more than a few pairs of tennis shoes. For students who play sports, the demands for space for footwear can be hard to grapple … Continue Reading

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Are Pets Allowed in Dorm Rooms?

This is a question that has some variables related to it and which can also be answered differently depending on the college that you attend. Pets can be a big benefit to mental health while you are in college, and if you are an animal lover, you might be worried … Continue Reading

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Do Dorm Rooms Have Closets?

One of the biggest questions that people often have about dorm life is how much of their personal stuff can they bring with them to the dorm. Large items are almost always a no-go, like TVs and large fridges, but some people also want to know about the closet arrangement … Continue Reading

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Do College Dorms Have Kitchens?

Moving into the dorms can seem really daunting for new students. There are many questions that people have about the way that the dorms work and one of the biggest questions that people have is about the arrangement for food in the dorms. Many students worry about how they will … Continue Reading

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Do College Dorms Have Private Bathrooms?

This is one of the questions that people often ask before they move into the dorms. You might have thought that your dorm room would work more like an apartment and have its own attached bathroom, but this is not always the case. There are many different styles of dorm … Continue Reading

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Can You Have an Air Fryer in a Dorm Room?

Reheating food in your dorm room might seem like it’s going to be tough when you are first thinking about moving in. You are used to having a whole kitchen right in your home after all, and now you are going to move into a space that has a bed … Continue Reading

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Can You Vacuum Seal Tortillas?

Wasting food is something that most of us hate doing. It can be really frustrating to realize that the food that you bought a week ago has already gone bad due to less-than-ideal storage solutions. You can save a lot of money and frustration if you start using your vacuum … Continue Reading