169169 180 Careers & Education College Life Roommates & Dorm Life true Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:17:25 -0700 /system/videos/0/69/91/16/169169.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, career, education, university How To Make Your Dorm Room Livable http://www.howcast.com/videos/169169-How-To-Make-Your-Dorm-Room-Livable http://www.howcast.com/videos/169169-How-To-Make-Your-Dorm-Room-Livable/edit approved 114 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=169169"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=169169" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 15 fischybusiness http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/169169/Picture_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 2109 false false false 64971 0 18 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/169169/18.jpg 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?

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]]> 64973 2 33 Tip Most dorm room beds are extra long, so purchase bedding accordingly.

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]]> 64977 6 66 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.

]]> 64978 7 76 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/169169/76.jpg 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.

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