How to Make Your Dorm Room Livable

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A few handy tricks can turn your school cell into a cozy suite.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A dorm room
An agreeable dorm mate
And some money

Step 1: Investigate dorm room

Investigate dorm specifics before you spend any money. What furniture is provided? What items are prohibited, like certain kinds of lamps or electrical appliances?

Step 2: Buy reversible comforter

Buy a reversible comforter that is machine-washable and has a color or pattern that hides dirt.

Tip: Most dorm room beds are extra long, so purchase bedding accordingly.

Step 3: Buy large floor pillows

Buy a few large floor pillows for propping yourself up in bed and to provide seating for guests.

Step 4: Raise bed w/ cinderblocks

Raise your bed with cinderblocks to create storage space underneath. Place infrequently used items in plastic containers so they

Step 5: Hit local thrift shops

Hit a couple of local thrift shops for deep discounts on scatter rugs that will warm up a cold institutional floor.

Tip: Check out secondhand stores for old-fashioned hard suitcases, which can be stacked to create an end or coffee table while storing off-season clothing or bedding.

Step 6: Buy a shoe bag

Buy a shoe bag in a color that complements your comforter and hang it on the wall near your desk. The pockets make great storage spots for small items.

Step 7: Make drapes

Can

Step 8: String holiday lights

String holiday lights around the room for a year-round festive feel.

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[sevegarza]

that dorm room looks like shit

[MermaidStories]

where can i get this so called money?

[queersofwar20]

This is a dorm in Auschwitz

[micke123cool]

where is this dorm, africa?

[TinyLittleGreenHeart]

@MermaidStories I dont know maybe GET A JOB!!!

[strangedayscraze]

hold up, what dorm room just has a mattress on the floor instead of an actual bed?

[Dash142xD]

howcast: You will need a dorm room

me: NO SHIT!

[chaisingjordan]

~qHeTtO~

[BIGDADDY42088]

I need money? damn.

[IOUthelove]

That guy must have the shittiest dorm in the world -_-

[Idellle]

haha, I can live for free, I get money from state and my rent is so low :D

[awesomeoliverTV]

and where do get this money