(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best bedding accessories

So I got the rack-mounted version, which is fairly big (was kind of terrified when I first opened the box). It also had VERY loud fans that I swapped out for different ones with a little soldering work. I suck at soldering as well, it was basically just cutting off the fan wire and connecting the new wire to the old stripped end, then heat shrink the connection nice and pretty.

My machine sits under an Ikea shelf in our second bedroom on top of a set of those bedpost-riser thingies. Like these. That's worked pretty well. You could probably turn it at whatever angle you want, so long as you can point the back of it in a direction that fires the hot air away from it. Mine sits with its face toward the wall so that it blows warm air into the middle of the room to dissipate. It mostly purrs quietly though so it's not too big a deal.

A tower probably isn't a bad deal though; it'd likely be a lot quieter because it'd have a desktop-grade fan in it instead of the jet-engine-like ones that came stock in mine. Probably a bit more power efficient as well; I don't have to worry about electricity for mine because I live in an apartment and it's part of my rent, lmao. I probably cost them 10 or 15 bucks a month in electricity.

Ripping DVDs will be a bit of a pain, but once they're all digital, it's pretty convenient. I could watch a movie right now at work, streamed from my server at home, authenticated with SSL using LDAP credentials, and Plex will transcode the bitrate so it can buffer fast enough. It's practically magic. It also lets you grab media pretty easily onto a laptop or phone so you can watch on planes or on a car ride.

Put some bed risers (e.g. like these) under the Linnmon's legs? I have some risers under my guest bed, and they seem perfectly stable with sleepers, people sitting on it, or whatever.

Or layer some MDF to create a spacer between the legs and top? MDF takes paint well, so you could probably match the desk's color pretty well.

Lived in a 550sft 1 bedroom for 5 years. Storage is key.

Get yourself a set of bed risers to increase bed storage.

Feel free to adjust closet organizers in the closets to fit your stuff perfectly (move a shelf down to fit your hanging shits just right thus you get a much larger top section for other storage).

Get rid of nick-nacks (anything that you don't use).

One of the greatest kitchen things I have ever done was eliminate my microwave, I have all kinds of room for activities on the counter now. Only used it once in a blue moon, we are stove/oven people.

Also, the more organized you are, the more space you will have.

I can think of a few things that were useful for me (I'm trying not to duplicate):

• Shoe Organizer - I hung mine on the back of my closet door and stored things in there other than shoes (such as my hairbrush)
  
  
• Bed Risers - With these I was able to put full boxes of things under my bed
  
  
• Mattress Protector - I don't know how many people slept on the mattress in the dorms before me, so this gave me a lot of comfort. Mine was padded, too, so it made my bed super comfy!
  
  Would you like a falafel with that?

Great question - I found these little hangers on Amazon and they work really well. They sort of just tighten over the fabric to clamp it down. I bought two sets of two based on the reviews, but our piece is pretty light so we only needed to use one set. They don't come with their own hanging hardware so just have that on hand and voila.

1 Pair Mini Walnut Hang-Ups Quilt Clamps Clips - Small https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QV5MYM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9dsADbN8ANNZJ

I've used these before with great success. Found mine at a Winners years ago. Can try looking there or I found them on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.ca/Honey-Can-Do-STO-01136-Stackable-Square-Risers/dp/B0085T88VQ/ref=asc_df_B0085T88VQ/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=335157183548&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4545019988214290423&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9060756&hvtargid=pla-327526900004&psc=1

I use a small flat-pack desk. It's not great but does the job and doesn't take up too much of my one-bedroom apartment. I've also used a drafting table in the past. They're nice because you can usually adjust the height and they've got a lot of surface area. Quality ones are quite expensive though and the surface area actually tends to be larger than you can use ergonomically. You'll end up not able to reach the opposite edge comfortably because they're designed to be used in a vertical or slanted orientation, which you really can't do while working on figures.

If I had space for it, I'd probably invest in an L-shaped computer workstation and adjust the height by adding furniture risers. They're inexpensive and offer plenty of workspace. Spend more on the chair. A quality chair is really valuable if you're going to spend hours sitting.

I see you’re looking in the Belgium/Nederland region. Can’t help you out in that language but in English it’s called...wait for it...real technical....a hydraulic bed lift. You’re welcome :)
https://www.amazon.com/Hydraulic-Mechanisms-Storage-Project-Hardware/dp/B06XB9X9X7

Sometimes also storage lift / storage hinge.

Also found it on the German Amazon under “Bett Scharnier”, just in case you want to have it delivered over the border.

The label should say deep or tall for sure. There are little straps you can get that affix under the corner that might help!

Kind of like suspenders for sheets lol https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07TVC18BT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DNwKDb27ENPM1

Here's my input along with links to products.

1. Put the bed on risers to add storage space.
   
2. Make a headboard for your bed. If you're handy, this can be done cheaply. If you're not handy, you can buy one for a reasonable price.
   
3. Can the dresser and the desk be swapped? If so, put the desk next to the bed so that you don't wake up to a wall to your right and so you can look out the window while working at your desk. The desk can also serve as a bedside table.
   
4. Mount the monitors on the wall to free up desk space. Here are a couple options - two singles and a double.
   
5. Re-do the shelves. They have a very garage feel. Some cheap board from the hardware store to even out the sides would make a real difference.
   
6. Put at least a picture above the bed on the side that's to your left while sleeping. It should be longer than it is tall. Scenery is good. I have this in my bedroom and I like the effect.
   
7. Mount the guitar on the wall.

I used this twisty pins for upholstery and they work great for one of those long term temporary fixes.
Upholstery Twisty Pins With Clear Heads - 50 Pack - Holds Bedskirts, Slip Covers, Drapes and Other Fabric and Materials Securely In Place - For Sewing and Home Decor - By Bed N' Basics https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072K6SC7L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_M5IvCb9MYE7PJ

Need to get my headliner redone but waiting for warmer weather.

If you want to try doggy style the pillows make a lot of difference (you can also do this for missionary just put them under your butt). Also for this position you can try bending over the bed. If it is a low bed try these

http://www.amazon.com/Bed-Riser-Elevators-Black-Elevates/dp/B0002DLX24

I am a little short so they make the bed a little too high for me but should at a great height.

Sorry for the late reply. I don't get on here very much.

I used a generic pack of bed risers that I got on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Greenco-Strong-Furniture-Design-Storage/dp/B01CG8QW3W/ref=zg_bs_3732271_2/164-4782299-6161933).

I placed the entire desk, with casters on the bed risers. Removing the casters would have resulted in a 1-2" reduction in height. The casters can lock and orientating the wheels at 0, 90, 180, and 270 degrees results in no horizontal movement when working.

The setup I am using seems to work and lowering the desk to its lowest position still allows me to sit in my computer chair and work.

I would highly recommend a standing desk. My posture has improved and I have noticed an improvement in my lower back tone. The desk is also neat because you can force yourself to do leg exercises, i.e. squats and calf raises, and it slowly becomes second nature. My gf walked by my office yesterday and asked me what the hell I was doing and I was unknowingly doing squats.

Good luck!!

Stopped happening for you so this isn't much help unless someone else reads this, but anyway

I had the same problem, every single night I'd wake up to a corner or two coming up and the sheet half off. I used these (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MNBPZFE?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_t2), although I'm sure any of the similar items work fine, that's just the one I bought. Perfection, now my sheets finally stay on until I take them off to wash them.

If you're interested here's the link :)

The obvious thing is to take a deep fitted sheet or mattress pad with strong elastic all around and put it over the topper and the mattress. You can also use some of those clip on elastic bands that fasten across the corners of the fitted sheet to pull it tight.

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Sheet-Suspenders-fasteners-Adjustable/dp/B00451BG2G/

If you mean you already did that and it was not enough, then put a tight-fitting cover on the topper (if there is not already one). If you are lucky, you can find a topper cover that has elastic bands already sewn onto each of the corners. If you cannot find one like that, then get some wide and heavy elastic from the store and sew some on yourself. Or you can use the long elastic-band clip "sheet suspenders" attached to the topper cover to hold it in place.

https://www.amazon.com/ORIGINAL-Sheet-Suspenders-fastener-featured/dp/B0014AMBWK/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064D0PBG/


Also, if your mattress topper cover does not already have a rubbery bottom, you can get a piece or two of non-slip grip material that is also used to keep rugs from sliding, and put it between the topper and the mattress.

HEMNES Coffee table currently $120.

Ways to adapt for play:

1. Place on dining room table for multi-level play surface. Snacks have their own place on the base table. Here is my DIY version that's a bit larger.
   
   
2. Use some bed risers to lift it up to normal playing height.

These are much more effective than the straps that most places sell, I have found. Also THERE'S A BUNCH OF THEM, SO YOU CAN LINE THE ENTIRE BED IF YOU WANT.

Lol, there are tons of men who sew (check out r/myog) but I understand your apprehension! Honestly though, if you could get the pattern measured and cut then any seamstress or tailor (or friend with a sewing machine that can sew a reasonably straight line) could probably be sweet-talked into cutting and sewing it together for you but it probably won’t be cheap.

You could also just buy some fabric and use these elastic clips to hold it where you need it: BetyBedy 4Pcs Adjustable Bed Sheet Fasteners Suspenders, Elastic Sheet Band Straps Clips, Cover Grippers Suspenders Holder for Mattress Pad Cover, Sofa Cushion (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075JB16XB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_H0d4CbVDS0AGV

Yup, staples around the edges, so many staples. I used these clear headliner pins for the middle sections. The pins are trash quality and will break on you, but I managed to get 10 good ones to stick. It's... passable. No one has ever noticed until I mentioned it. I rarely look up anyways.

Floranea 30 Pcs Twist Pins Upholstery Clear Heads Slip Cover Fasteners Headliner Pins for Sofa Car Van Home Furniture Hold Bed Skirt (30 pcs) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N5DYTYM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ll50CbXAYMF7W

Well the particular ones I was thinking of were from a dollar store, but here are some still very reasonably priced ones: https://www.amazon.com/Greenco-Strong-Furniture-Design-Storage/dp/B01CG8QW3W/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1475016562&sr=8-17&keywords=furniture+riser

I prefer this kind where it makes a big X under the mattress.

Try desk risers. Changed my life: http://www.amazon.com/RAISE-820-0533-S-Clear-1x4x4-count/dp/B002FJ5PW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417800895&sr=8-1&keywords=desk+risers