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I love the left side of the room. The right side all looks like it came from grandmas guest room. Which it potentially all did... as did my entire first college bedroom, but it's be easy to liven that up and make it yours. You have a pretty cool minimalist, tech vibe going with that desk, lamp and chair. Keeping the other side of the room more simple will let more exciting things be the center of attention.

With the bedspread, a solid light gray is always safe- you could throw that cool blanket on top in the winter too. It lets you get some bright pillows to add color if you want. With the lamp, a cheap way to go would just to get a more simple lamp shade. Something Light gray or white with some texture would be a start.

After that, some blackout curtains and a long curtain rod would be awesome. I imagine it really opening up the feel of the room.

Now plants, it's crazy how much it really livens up a room. If light is low, give this article a read. You'll find something at Home Depot or Lowes that you can take care of. Put some smaller ones on one or two cheap shelves with what ever other cool nicknacks you start gathering at school and it'll feel like a castle man.

I see a lot of stuff about wall decor on here. Get a poster or two if you want, maybe a mirror. Old maps are cool too. Find an old map of whatever town you're in or from. Maybe a cool (quite) wall clock, but don't go crazy; college dorms can start feeling like dungeons when the walls get too crowded.

I'm sorry if this is long, but

Tarps! If you're going to be in a hot area, you'll quickly find which areas of your RV will heat up the most. If you put tarps in strategic places around the outside of your RV, you can create shade and prevent it from heating up, which means not having to run the AC all the time.

If you can afford it, get a dehumidifier machine and put it in a dedicated spot! I live in a stationary 5th wheel and it gets super humid in here sometimes. If not, they sell these damp rid buckets that you can use for a while before you need to replace 'em--they work pretty well for the most part, but I think a dehumidifier would work best.

You may want to replace the locks on all your storage bay thingies (the ones that open from the outside), those use a stock key most people who own rvs have. To save on propane, you can get a little toaster oven with two burners! or just some standalone hotplates!

Make sure your toilet paper is septic safe (doesn't have to be RV specific! I use Charmin or the walmart version) and that you keep your black water tank

• Partially full of water all the time (like 1/4 the way full) so stuff breaks down properly and you don't get TP clogs
  
• The draining valve never gets left open even if you're permanently hosed into a sewer connection! This causes baaad clogs that are gross and hard to get rid of.
  
• You should use the sewage tank treatment stuff so it doesn't get stinky and everything breaks down properly so you can dump the tank with ease! Definitely get these or something similar in large amounts and probably when you buy your toilet paper. They sell this stuff at Walmart!
  
  Optionaly:
  
• You can replace your bathroom vent so sewage gas doesn't get blown back into your RV in windy conditions. That is not fun!
  
  These kind of tension rods can be used for anything from storing pot and pan lids, to making a little makeshift towel rod in the bathroom or shower.
  
  I recommend finding a good but decently large dish rack to dry dishes on that fits near your sink. I had a hard time finding one that fit so I got two small ones instead! They both sit in both/either sides of my kitchen sink so when I'm done with dishes, they actually don't take up counter space.
  
  Good luck! It's interesting to live in a 5th wheel for sure!

Not entering, but I still want to put my two cents in for how I'd love to see you redecorate the room, 'cause I'm bossy like that. ;)

So, for the color scheme I think you should go with a medium gray and have an accent wall (the one with the window) in chartreuse. Don't panic! haha. Chartreuse is simply a lime green (green with yellow undertones) that would pop really well against the gray.

You for sure need to ditch those fussy traverse drapes and go with a simple rod pocket curtain or panels with clip-on rings, ideally with a box cornice at the top. Here are two examples of padded, fabric covered box cornices. They're really simple to make.

These are the fabrics I like best for the window treatment, and paint samples for the walls.

I could then make you a lumbar pillow using each of the two fabrics you choose for the curtains and valance. Finally, you could do a lampshade in the same material used for the valance/cornice to tie it all together.

Happy re-decorating!

Hang your Fleur on the brick. Either drill and put in a screw or get some brick clips.

I'd borrow a hammer drill and get a permanent screw mounted dead center above the mantle. Even if you move, someone will always use it to hang something.

Other than that, lets start with the basics.

1. the curtain rod needs to be replaced. You want something strong and sturdy over wide windows. Check out the Amazon basics 1" rod. Im also a fan of the pipe style curtain rods. I have these in my house
   
   
2. Remove the mini blinds from the door and go with 2" faux wood to match the other window. French door blinds like these come with mounts so the very bottom rung attached to the door, making it so they don't flap around when you use the door. Since you have a pupper, You might want to consider using those mounts up higher and leaving some open window space at the bottom for little eyeballs to see outside. It will keep them from tearing up the blinds.
   
   As for the curtain panels for the other window, maybe something like this that matches the carpet style. Since you have window blinds already, you don't really need full on blackout curtains..so some nice semi sheer curtains would look nice. Just push them off to the sides of the window to create the look of curtains...or open the blinds and close them to have privacy but let in light
   
   
3. Get some table lamps for your end tables. And do yourself a favor and get plug in slide dimmers and use dimming LED bulbs or incandescent. I prefer incandescent in my den lamps because they dim really softly and its really homey feeling. Simple table lamps
   
   
   
4. Paint. I feel like something in a sage green would go nicely in this space.
   
   And if you white wash the brick and stain the mantle a nice dark walnut color...I think the sage green would go nicely.
   
   
5. Lastly, at some point, change out the ceiling fan to something in bronze. [Maybe something like this]
   (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Home-Decorators-Collection-Copley-52-in-Indoor-Outdoor-Oil-Rubbed-Bronze-Ceiling-Fan-51504/206648583) Brass dates a house so any time you can get rid of it, you should.

That looks like an ok system, the brush looks like it’s meant to spin from a drill. Typically i would use something like this.

https://www.amazon.com/Rutland-Products-16906-Chimney-Cleaning/dp/B000FKDMLO

As for the rods you can get button lock or ones that screw together, both work fine. Make sure the rods will fit the brush, if they’re screw- together rods they are typically two sizes, 3/8” and 1/2”, just make sure the brush head is the same size threads. Example of type of rods I use below.

https://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Hearth-Fiberglass-Chimney-18-Foot/dp/B0778XH959/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540224460&sr=8-1-fkmr1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=chimney+rods+1%2F2%E2%80%9D

As far as cleaning the chimney yourself that’s fine. Many people do it themselves. As long as you have a basic understanding of how things are set up and what is safe (or unsafe) you should be ok. Like if I come to clean your chimney I’m looking everything over to make sure it’s all still connected properly, nothing has decayed or been damaged and everything is installed to code. I look for the type of soot that I’m getting out of it, is it creosote or powdery? As this will tell me about your wood quality and burning habits. So IMO you should have it swept professionally at least every couple of years if you are not sure. But if a sweep has already inspected the chimney and no issues were found you are probably fine to clean your own chimney. Really up to you and how comfortable you are with the venting system.

I would get very simple curtain rods (like [these](Umbra Cappa 1-1/4-Inch Drapery Rod for Window, 36 to 72-Inch, Nickel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB6MG4Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pboNxbTESM3WQ) maybe) with silver rings, and solid white curtain panels. Hang all the rods at the same distance away from the ceiling, which will be close, but it will draw the eyes upwards and make your room appear bigger with higher ceilings. Then, just get different lengths of curtains depending on where they're hung so they all end up touching the floor. In your living room you might need a longer panel than by the tv for example. If it isn't custom to the size you need, you can always pin it up a little on the bottom to make it fit.

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simple curtain look
length of curtain help I like the kiss style, the puddle is too formal for my house :)

Best of luck!!

Edit: for the one by the soffet, you might also consider doing a blind rod, where it just attaches to the wall and doesn't show the rod. Like these cheap ones

That is such a great costume! I will go with EL wire (the battery thingy can be hidden in the "gem") for the tubing, maybe wrap it around some celofan to make it glow in a more uniform way and add bulk to the "tube". The staff itself can be made out of a curtain rod (there are cheaper alternatives).
Just spray paint to match your color, wrap the wire around the staff and voila!

Now the tricky part... I suggest cutting and hot-gluing transparent tapper ware and covering it up with this. It may look weird at first but for the light up effect you can either wrap the EL wire in there or get a couple of these or similar items and just hot glue them; look for battery powered lights!!

Now the casing on the other hand is tricky.. I think you could cut up your tapperware in a way that you only cut the empty panels as in photo #2. Use those panels for the gem, and use the remaining plastic to paint it the same tone as the staff and drill a hole underneath it and hot glue it. The details themselves can be made with aluminum foil or the plastic itself, just remember to match your paint color!!

Is that a good rough guide? I am not a very good cosplayer but I have made an iron man arc reactor (mark I) for the avengers movie and a full bane costume (all from scratch) for TDKR. [I was not allowed in the movie unless I removed the mask, the release in my home country was a week later than U.S.)

Hope I was able to help and if you need more ideas let me know! I love LoL "J-J-J-Janna"!!!

Holy cow, me too! Hopefully Memorial Day Weekend! Congratulations, hope you're as excited as I am!!!

I reallllly need curtain rods! Still using thumb tacks and push pins. :)

This curtain rod would be my first choice.

STOCK MY HOUSE

As for you: Do you have garbage pails, broom, vacuum, mop, plunger, toilet bowl cleaner and so much more!

I have no idea how to clean hardwood floors, but the house I'm moving into has them and I have 2 dogs and 4 cats...so if you know anything about that...I'd love to hear!

Hi and welcome!

Keeping a brick in the cage (preferably in a high-traffic area) may help file down sharp little nails. Bricks can trap urine and may be difficult to clean, though. Lava ledges in place of ramps can also help keep nails in check.

Little scabs (particularly around the jawline and neck) can be a sign of mites. Vets can safely and easily treat for mites with Revolution.

There are a lot of possible factors that may contribute to bumblefoot. Wire flooring, in itself, isn't necessarily going to lead to bumblefoot but it's still wise to cover them. Wire flooring places uncomfortable pressure on rats feet and studies show that they prefer a solid floor. When dealing with flooring, your main concern should be hygiene. You don't want your rats walking/laying around in their own urine. The reason fleece is often used is because it is not absorbent and urine travels through it, leaving the surface dry. If you cover the platforms with something solid like cheap vinyl tiles, your rats will leave puddles that will end up soiling their feet, fur, and tails. Cardboard would at least absorb most of the urine, leaving soggy spots, but it may be better than tiles. Cardboard would need to be replaced often. You could try plastic canvas. That would allow pee to drain but wouldn't be as hard on their feet as bare wire. I sew mats out of fleece with an inner absorbent layer. My boys mostly leave them alone. I use little curtain clips to hold them to the wire platforms.

It could still be done! You’d have to rip off one side of your binding though.

Honestly, this is a fantastic gift and she’s going to love it regardless. Maybe you could purchase some of these to go with it instead?

Topspeeder 18 Pack Rings Curtain Clips with Rings Rustproof Drapery Rings on Rod Strong Metal Decorative Drapery Window Curtain Ring with Clip Vintage Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078S1H2HV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rZu6CbSDDW2EE

I’ve used these to hang a quilt before.

As well as the fantastic suggestions already in the comments (canvas/plastic buckets are a godsend!), you could also try short curtains etc. to hide the entire space at the top of the cupboards, like this. If you use cheap extendable tension rods like these it wouldn't take any DIY at all!

In any case - good luck with the organising, I hope you find something that works for you!

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Came in to say this. I've been looking for thick blackout curtains on a small budget lately and the best I've been able to come up with are liners like the ones above. You can find them on Amazon as well. It's even better than having a black/dark curtain because it will absorb even less heat from the sun as white will bounce back a LOT of IR light.

Edit: There are also curtain rods that come with two rails, to hang sheer curtains between the window and the thicker curtains. You can use that to have two sets. White curtains and the whatever other color you want.

[This](Z-COLOR Alloy Plastic Windows And Balcony Curtain Track Soft Curved Track Curved Track Rail Slide Rail Accessories (5 Meters) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2OJLFF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OcxEDb0MFD3ZG) was not expensive and shockingly effective at hanging our floor-to-ceiling living room blackout curtains. Would definitely hold something substantial for OP to divide the room. Was surprised by how well it did considering the next affordable option was like 3 times as much.

I usually bend out a long drapery hook like these. Can easily clean it off by heating them up with a lighter and then just wiping it off.

Looks like this. Usually use hook end to scoop and pin end to do an intial cleaning of my bubbler or just clear the downstem.

If you're intimidated by these brackets, there are several other types you could use. Some are made to be adjustable in depth, which requires the top bar to be a separate piece. That piece can be turned to the side when mounting.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00069C904/ref=aw_d_iv_home-garden?is=l&qid=1310802449&sr=8-1

There are also brackets that extend well above and below the rod itself, so the screw holes are more accessible.

Take a trip to Lowes or Home Depot and find a bracket you like better.

Also, as someone else posted, you don't need the plastic anchors if you're screwing into wood. If, however, you're screwing into drywall, be sure the anchors are strong enough for your needs. The anchors supplied with the brackets may not be sufficient if you're hanging very heavy curtains, or you have a cat (or child) that likes to climb.

I have a porch window like that and I installed curtain rods above and below the window pane and then slid on a curtain shade. Works perfectly.

It looks like you've got 3 or 4 inches of space above the window frame and below the ceiling. That should be enough space. You can buy wall brackets that will fit that space.

Ceiling/Wall Brackets

I would always recommend getting hardware from your local curtain/drapery store. I always feel bad when customers come into my shop and their hardware from homedepot or bedbathandbeyond or ikea are weak/broken/overpriced.

If the concern is that the end of the rod will be too tight against the other wall, you can get a smaller end cap for the rod on that side.

Did that help?

I use a super cheap tension curtain rod that adjusts to fit any space anywhere- like this.

I set it up high between a bookcase and a wall where cats can't get to it- it stores anywhere when not in use.

Cieling mounted curtain rods. Assuming you have basic drywall cielings, just make sure to use toggle anchors, as regular wall anchors aren't rated for vertical hanging. $10 on Amazon.

AmazonBasics Ceiling-Mount Bracket, Set of 2, Nickel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7DWO15/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_r04QCbR546866

She has so many curtain rails on her WL - I am intrigued! I like this one.

That's for a sash rod like these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0075FUS96/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_bxjVl_c_x_1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=CQ1WJSD1BCCRKV6VM3RG&pf_rd_r=CQ1WJSD1BCCRKV6VM3RG&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=a1de8b7d-9d3b-53c1-923c-cdf4a817eef5&pf_rd_p=a1de8b7d-9d3b-53c1-923c-cdf4a817eef5&pf_rd_i=14236301

Perhaps ceiling mount a curtain rod? However, if you need to locate studs to screw into, you may end up not being able to push the curtain all the way open. Something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7DWO15/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sKbMDbF6ZPBGV

This seems right
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7DWO15/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_zuj3DbS2G4CDY

Curved track rail and curtain.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2OJLFF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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Nothing much else to say, other than providing a link:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004Z0IX/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1453871170&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=spring+loaded+curtain+rods&dpPl=1&dpID=31YDMX4BYJL&ref=plSrch