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Are Microwaves Allowed in Dorms?

Moving into the dorms can be a little confusing for students. There are new rules that you need to follow as well as many considerations about your new routines that you will want to plan out before you move into the dorms. You might be planning to bring a lot … Continue Reading

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Can You Have a Toaster Oven in a Dorm?

Dorm life can be a bit of a shock for some people at first. There are fewer rules in some ways and more rules in others. For some students, there can be a bit of a period of adjustment as they get used to having access to new experiences but … Continue Reading

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Are Candles Allowed in Dorms?

Dorm life can offer a lot of new experiences that students are not prepared for. There are rules and other expectations that students have to get used to when they move in. Some of the things that you are used to having access to in your home will not be … Continue Reading

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Are Wax Warmers Allowed in Dorms?

When you are getting ready to move into the dorms, you will have lots of questions about the things that you are allowed to bring with you. Dorm rooms are not very big and you will have to share with a roommate in most cases. Dorms also have their own … Continue Reading

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Do College Dorms Have TVs?

College dorms have many different benefits. They often have gyms connected with them and you might get discounted and delicious food in the attached cafeteria. You will have your personal living space as well as study area and you can often choose to live with a roommate or have a … Continue Reading

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Can You Boil Food In Vacuum Sealed Bags?

Many people have mixed thoughts when it comes to boiling food in vacuum sealed bags. Some argue that these plastic bags can leach harmful plasticizers, heavy metals, and dioxins into food. Others argue that vacuum sealed bags are an alternative to sous vide bags. They claim that the bags are … Continue Reading

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Do Vacuum Bags Prevent Mold?

Vacuum bags are a necessity for anyone who stockpiles food. These special plastic bags will protect stored food from mold, the primary cause of food spoilage. With them, you’ll never lose your delicacies to the fuzz patches, undesirable taste, and disagreeable odor associated with badly-stored food. But, do vacuum bags … Continue Reading

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Can You Vacuum Seal Jalapeno Peppers?

Food waste is one of those things that most people hate to contemplate. It can be easy to forget about the fresh fruits and vegetables that you have purchased until they have gone bad without being eaten. In the case of vegetables like jalapenos, it can be hard to use … Continue Reading

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Do College Dorms Have Washing Machines?

College dorm life can be an adventure and for new students, there are many questions that need to be answered about their living arrangements. It can be a bit overwhelming for some students to figure out cooking, laundry, and curfews. All of this is to be expected, and there are … Continue Reading