Student Housing Tips

Student Housing Tips

• Don't leave your heating on all day when no-one is home .
• Turn off the lights when you're out of the room and try to use Energy Saving bulbs.
• Close the curtains at night.
• Don't leave appliances on standby.
• Use a "half-load" setting on your washing machine when appropriate.
• Get basic cable and internet.
• Try to go shopping with your housemates and buy in bulk.
• Take advantage of student discounts or check mycampusclipper.com in your area.
• Clean the bathroom and kitchen, and vacuum regularly.
• Find out when your local trash collection is and remember to put out the bins -- use the recycling facility if there is one in your area.
• Ensure that all windows and doors (including your bedroom) are locked when the property is empty and keep valuables out of sight.
• Turn off all appliances when out of the property.
• Make sure that your smoke alarms work and check them on a regular basis by pushing the button. Replace batteries regularly and never take the batteries out.
• Don't put anything metallic (e.g. foil, saucepans, baking trays etc) in the microwave.
• Don't smoke in bed.
• Many tenancy agreements prohibit tenants from using candles because of the serious risk of fire they pose. Remember that using candles can be dangerous.
• Never use an appliance that you know to be, or that looks unsafe, e.g. with frayed leads, damaged plugs or blowing fuses. Never replace a constantly-blowing fuse with one of a higher rating.
• Keep a fire blanket and fire extinguisher in the kitchen. Never pour water on an oil fire.
• If you can't put a fire out safely, then get out of the building and call 911.
• Always back up your work on an extra disc or using hard copies.