So you buy a nice two shelf bookcase but it’s wobbly and you know it won’t hold much. I’ve recently gotten one and my solution was to put L-brackets on it. After installing about 8 of these brackets at the cojoining parts of the shelving, it is now completely stable and ready for use.

  • Leraje@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    12 days ago

    UK experience:

    • Open all your windows to air out for at least 20mins every day. If the place is prone to damp, twice a day. This includes days its sub-zero outside
    • Cheap rugs in strategic high traffic places protect shit carpets
    • If the landlord supplied it, the landlord fixes it
    • Get a windup torch for when the power goes out (it will)
    • Massive electric blankets to wrap up in rather than having the heating on 24/7
    • Charity shops for cutlery, glasses, mugs, plates. cooking utensils etc. Just make sure to clean them well before using.
    • Heavy thermal curtains in front of external facing doors and between rooms (if open plan).
    • Make sure you know exactly where elec/gas/water meters are, make a note of their reg. no. and take regular readings.
    • Get storage solutions that stack high rather than wide.