How to Make Your Dorm Room Livable

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Watch more College Dorm Life Survival Guide videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/169169-... • A few handy tricks can turn your school cell into a cozy suite. • 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. • Did You Know? • The average college freshman spent $344 on dorm d

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