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another-miracle · 5 years ago

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between redemption and living, a Kyoru fic

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1. redemption

It takes two steps to reach out to her.

The autumn wind blows against them, tossing the sheets surrounding them through the air. Her voice trembles through the cloth, and Kyo listens with a breaking heart as she recounts the childish actions she took upon her mother’s death. She chokes on her words, as if them escaping her is a sin, and Kyo scarcely can take it any longer.

His fingers find purchase on her shoulders through the sheet, grasping them gently. She lets out a soft gasp that has his blood thrumming through his veins. He swallows past the lump in his throat.

“I’m sure your mother understood without a doubt,” he murmurs into the blanket. His head leans against what he only assumes to be hers, and he feels her stiffen in his arms.

“D-do you think so?”

He grips her tighter. Not worth comforting.

“Definitely. Believe me.”

And then, “Say as much as you want. I won’t be disillusioned.”

She falls heavily on his shoulder and grips the blanket between them in her hands. Kyo closes his eyes.

This must be a redemption of some sort, he thinks, a kindness the world has bestowed upon him. The guilt tormenting his heart for years eases some, and for a breath, he thinks she may forgive him.

But as quickly as it arrives, the feeling disappears in a puff of smoke.

Desperation claws at his throat. Talons in his hair pull and swing him against the nearest wall. He chokes out an apology to a sin he did not commit, trembling on the floor, and cowers away from the man who holds the meaning to his existence.

Putrid. Disgusting. Monster. A mantra, every day.

The door to his cage slides shut. Footsteps resound outside before fading away. Kyo sits up and cradles his arm against his body. Dazedly he wonders how many days like these it will take for his debt to be repaid.

It is on days like these he remembers Kyoko, blood seeping out of her mouth, eyes dead, speaking words that will sear his soul for years to come. It is on days like these Kyo relaxes into the security that he is only getting what he deserves.

I’m sorry, he speaks to no one. I’m sorry I couldn’t keep your promise.

It must be hysteria that clouds his mind, however, because from one breath to the next, Kyo releases the words he has been dreading to offer for more than three years.

I’ll take care of her better next time.

It’s like she does not want me to forget, his mind shouts angrily as he eyes the slight girl leaving the room with that damned rat. At the corner of his eye, Kyo sees Shigure scratch his head and look at the roof. With a sigh, the man walks out of the room without so much of a glance at Kyo.

The nonchalance of the action pierces through Kyo, reminding him of his place among the zodiacs. Even worse, it reminds him of the child he is being - the lack of growth he has shown since then.

Her voice continues to echo in him. Remember our promise, it mocks. Don’t forget.

A scoff leaves his mouth as he makes his way downstairs, ready to banish the girl from his life within the shortest goddamned notice.

If this is how Kyoko is going to play, he sure as hell wants out of the game.

Her fingers brush against his ears. In the quiet of dawn, it is only the two of them that exist in a field of dew-stained grass. He is perched on her knees, paws draped over her thighs. She calls out his name once, her voice soft in the early morning.

Sunlight peeks past his eyelids, but he is nary a care as she picks him up along with his discarded clothes and cradles him to her chest. Belatedly, he zeroes in on the memory of her lonesome form he’d seen through the window of her childhood home, and marvels at how she has somehow navigated her way here; where remption lays, where loneliness ends, where together begins.

Kyo doesn’t believe in miracles. Still doesn’t.

But hell if the girl; whose hands cup against a body he loathes, whose entire being trembled as it held onto him, whose words brought him out of darkness into a new dawn; isn’t going to help him try.

It is easy to forget when they sit together like this. They talk about the mundane - you don’t know how to swim? - and tease at the other’s expense - you haven’t learnt how to breathe? They laugh and the warmth in Kyo’s chest swells.

It is simple, so simple, to be with her. With every word, she reminds him of the life worth living, hinting at a future beautiful and ideal. Kyo cherishes what he can get, hope still balancing on the pinpoint of a deal made seemingly eons ago that he may someday emerge victorious in.

Shishou returns soon after, a fond smile on his face that Kyo is minutely embarrassed by while Tohru stands at the side with a smile reminiscent of when Shishou bested him before calling him ‘son’. Kyo gathers all these smiles, goes home and burnishes them. He uses them as fuel to stoke a fire to spur him towards living-

-however futile it may be.

“-till death,” Akito tells him.

Vaguely, he wonders if this is what Yuki went through in his childhood. At the thought, his stomach churns, bile rising up his throat. Misery seeks company, but not like this. The thought of a child - barring one he has resented his whole life- going through the same torment as this is absolutely insane.

Renewed hate for Akito ignites in Kyo, but with no outlet, it stews and simmers, and eventually dies. There is no room for hate. There is no room for anyone either. Only Akito. His worth is Akito.

Picking apart his memories, he begins to forget. What was the walk back to Shigure’s house like? Were there flowers that grew on the sidewalk? He would’ve picked them for her. He should have.

How did Tohru call his name? What was the exact cadence of her voice? Does she remember him? Does she wish to see him? Does she miss him?

Closing his eyes, he lets himself indulge in a memory of her.

They sit on the roof of Shigure’s house under a blanket of stars, her warmth next to him. She turns to him, distant city lights casting shadows on her face. Her eyes crinkle and Kyo reaches up to poke at the dimples indenting her cheeks. She giggles in response and Kyo laughs along, brushing her fringe from her forehead and leaning in-

The door slides open with a loud bang.

Choking on reality, Kyo gasps for breath, trying- and failing to return. His fingers search for the comforting roughness of roof tiles, but all that greets him is the scratch of cold tatami against his nails.

He looks up, vision blurry, as a kimono-clad figure walks through the door.

“Hello, monster,” Akito calls. “How is my favourite creature today?”

The walk home is potent with silence, their footsteps the only sounds amidst bouts of shuffling, catching-up, turning around to check on the other. Kyo glances at Tohru for the umpteenth time, only to immediately swing back around after finding that her face is entirely flushed. His own cheeks heat in response.

In the heat of the moment, he didn’t think- couldn’t think of how she might have felt when he leaned his head on her shoulder. All he knew was that she was waiting for him while he was being an idiot. And Yuki was right; he made her worry.

Now as they awkwardly attempt to have a very normal walk back to Shigure’s house, Kyo can’t help but groan at the audacity he had to do something like that to a poor innocent girl like Tohru. Is he a pervert? God. What was he thinking?

Suddenly, a soft giggle sounds from behind him. Kyo’s hand falls from his head-when did it get there? -and turns to look at Tohru. A little clenched fist balances over her lips where an amused smile plays at. Tohru glances up at him, cheeks still flushed, before her gaze shyly retreats again.

Kyo feels his lips purse into an annoyed pout.

“What’s so funny,” he grumbles under his breath.

Tohru giggles again. “Nothing, Kyo-kun. You just look so distressed over what is probably a small matter.” She smiles sweetly at him, hand falling to grasp the straps of her bag.

“Back in classroom,” her eyes avert away for a moment, “I-I didn’t mind. It was sweet of you to think of me.”

Kyo slams a hand against the wall, fingernails trying to find purchase on the concrete. Goddammit, it should be illegal to be that cute. Fuck.

His head hangs away from Tohru, missing the probably flustered look on her face, judging by the little shouts of surprise coming from her. Kyo clenches his eyes, before braving a look at her.

Fuck, still cute. Dammit.

With a huff, his hand leaves the wall to bonk her on the head. His ears are burning. She looks up at him in surprise, eyes wide and questioning.

“It’s nothing,” he says.

Then quieter, “Thanks for waiting for me.”

“I’ll just need to wait for you,” she whispers.

Kyo almost misses it over the sound of the television. He turns in his seat and is greeted by the sight of Tohru crying into a washcloth, tears streaming down her face and onto the tabletop.

“H-hey,” Kyo starts, quickly lumbering over to her side of the table. He begins to take her hands from her face, but she abruptly pulls away. Helplessly, he chokes out a soft, “Don’t cry.”

At this, she seems to sob even more, her knees coming up to bury her face in. Kyo watches her break down, words of comfort drying up in his throat.

He…doesn’t know what to say. He told her a few months before graduation - about the cat’s fate, the bet with Akito - and to his surprise and horror, she told him she already knew. Akito had informed her about everything during his visit to the summer vacation home, fabricating stories of an endless banquet and the zodiacs never leaving his side. It was cruel and strange and absolutely foreign. She didn’t want to believe it then.

But with tomorrow looming, it no longer matters what Tohru thinks. Kyo lost the bet and from tomorrow onwards, he will take up new residence in the Sohma estate, a corner reserved only for him - in the Cat’s room.

Once before, in the days leading up to his mother’s funeral, his father brought him there.

“This is where you will live to pay for your sins,” he said, dragging Kyo towards the door. “All I need is the head’s approval, and I will be rid of you forever, you filthy scum.”

Now, ten years on, Kyo lives in one of the warmest households he’s been in, where he lets time pass wastefully, only to have it snatched away by a fate he knows is a long time coming.

Kyo sighs. “It was only a matter of time,” he tells her. “There’s no use crying over something that can’t be changed.”

He feels her grip onto his beads, her fingers slipping under before reaching for his pulse.

“It wasn’t wasted,” she says with finality, determination glinting in her eyes. “Your time outside wasn’t wasted.”

The next day, they send him off at the fringes of the Sohma estate. Tohru holds his hand until the last moment and tangles their fingers tight together. Selfishly, he grips back, closes his eyes and imagines a future that will never be, holds onto hope.

He squeezes once, twice- breathes, then lets go.

10.

He wonders what it will be like to have something like that DVD. Of course, it’ll be nice to have something to record all the quiet moments, all the happy times. But if it plays back things like that, she might not survive the fall.

And he’s afraid- that she won’t let go, that she’ll wait on him forever. Replaying the memories over and over, he’s scared that she won’t let herself forget. It’s one thing for him to be subject to this fate, but a person as bright, as innocent and pure as her, should not be saddled with a burden such as he. The curse was never meant to extend beyond the family, yet he selfishly allowed it to be so.

In a way, there isn’t much he can do at this point. What she said during the play- that awkward interruption, paired with a devastated grimace- he heard it loud and clear. Kyo lies sedately on the floor, arm under his head. This is absolutely not what he wanted. He was supposed to leave from the beginning, a mere sojourner passing through her earth. He didn’t intend for this to happen. He didn’t intend to leave things behind.

He didn’t intend for her to fall in love as well.

11.

It comes like a seabreeze from a distant shore, a memory from a long, long time ago.

Tears fall from his eyes without his consent. They dribble down his cheek, dripping off his unshaven chin. Kyo sits up and looks around.

In an instant, nothing makes sense. Nothing about where he is, why he is here, who he is, makes sense. Why are there walls confining him? What was his purpose here? What held him back from leaving?

Why did he not go to where she was?

Suddenly, the door to the room slides open. Kyo bristles and readies himself, an instinct ingrained in his body. But strangely, he no longer feels fear.

Shigure steps into the room, yukata-clad as Kyo has always remembered him to be, and faces him. He smiles briefly, eyes lacking the pity Kyo is used to seeing from him.

“Hey,” Shigure says.

Stunned, Kyo gives a confused wave.

Shigure laughs. It comes out slightly choked, with a tinge of hysteria. He comes up to Kyo and clamps his hand over Kyo’s shoulder. Shaking him, the tears fall as well.

Kyo looks up at him, cheeks still wet.

It’s over.

12.

Kyo stands in front of the mirror and gazes at his reflection. He doesn’t know how long he’s been in the Cat’s room, but the beard growing out of the sides of his face betrays the amount of time he’s been alone. Picking up the razor balanced precariously on the edge of the sink, he slowly begins to shave. His fingers stutter in their grip, and Kyo almost cuts himself.

“Do you need help?” Hatori asks, an eye peeking out through the fall of his hair. Absently, Kyo stares at the man a little longer, noticing the lack of pity he has grown accustomed to in his voice.

“N-no.” Kyo looks down and washes the razor for the umpteenth time. “I’m good.”

It’s difficult- witnessing all these changes firsthand. There is so much to say, yet there is nothing to say at all. It seems like they have all come to an agreement without voicing anything, and everyone around him has accepted it, including himself.

Hatori passes him a face towel and Kyo takes it, murmuring a soft noise of gratitude. He wipes his face, before staring at the mirror once more. There is something unrecognizable in his reflection. It’s him, yet it isn’t.

In an instant, Kyo’s gaze is drawn to the beads encircling his left wrist. He slips his fingers under them for a moment, thumb and forefinger playing with one of them. Slowly, finger by finger, he grasps the beads- string and all- in a fist, and pulls.

They drop to the floor like marbles, bouncing once, then rolling away.

And Kyo is already crouched on the ground, sobbing. He curls himself up next to the bathtub, burying his head in his knees. A part of him is waiting for the inevitable, and yet a part of him knows that it will never come and haunt him again.

He’s…free.

Hatori comes down to crouch next to him, and in a rare act of comfort from the man, wraps his arm around Kyo’s head and begins patting his hair. After existing so long without the warmth of another, Kyo clutches onto Hatori’s shirt and cries. In that moment, he grieves for what both of them have lost, and grieves for what both of them have gained. Kyo is lost, and found. Confused, yet so, so secure. He is empty, therefore he is full.

After about ten minutes of full-on sobbing into the shirt of a man whom he has barely spoken more than a few sentences to in his life, Kyo awkwardly removes himself from Hatori’s chest. To his embarrassment, all Hatori does is give him a small smile, cheeks slightly damp, and pats his head once more. Shyly, he scratches the back of his head before moving to stand, Hatori following suit. As he looks around the bathroom, Kyo finds himself at a loss. He has so many questions, but they get lodged in his throat when he attempts to ask.

Hatori must see the look in his eyes because he clasps his shoulder and says, “Ask Honda-kun. She’ll tell you everything.”

13. living

Kyo can’t wait.

No, of course he can. It’s been years.

It’s been years, that’s why he can’t wait, dammit.

He can’t do this. This is too much. What if she’s forgotten? What if she no longer wants anything to do with him? He did leave her once before- what if she decides she can’t take another person leaving and being left behind again?

And what about him? Does he still want to see her? Does he still want her? What about her did he like? What did he use to do with her? What was their life like when they lived together? What if-

A smack sounds across the back of his head. Kyo’s hands immediately go up to cradle his head, only to be met with the annoyed glare of one Yuki Sohma.

“Get it together, you stupid cat,” Yuki bites out. “She’ll be here soon.”

A snarl almost makes it past his throat, but Kyo remembers that…they don’t need to do this anymore.

For a moment, Kyo is baffled by the rivalry manufactured so intently between them. He’s layered hate upon hate on this man before him without even realizing how foreign the idea was in the first place. The anger fizzles out in his chest, and all that’s left is guilt. Guilt of tormenting Yuki since the first time they met, right until the moment before he left. Guilt of pushing the blame onto Yuki every time something upset his seemingly miserable life. Yuki had it hard as well, he knows. He just refused to acknowledge it.

“I’m…sorry,” Kyo tells him, looking up with furrowed brows. The words taste unfamiliar on his tongue. Yuki narrows his eyes at him, before taking a seat adjacent to him in the kotatsu.

He sighs.

“We’ve been terrible to each other, haven’t we?” Yuki starts.

Kyo places his hand back on the table in front of him, finger spreading out before clenching once more. “Yeah, we have.”

“What were we even mad at each other about anyway?”

“I don’t know. I think we were just always being pitched against each other. It pissed me off.”

“Yeah, well. You were being quite an idiot about it too.”

“Hey-“

“Don’t worry,” Yuki puts up his hands in surrender. “I was a pretty big dick to you too.”

Then softer, “I’m sorry.”

At the words, Kyo finds himself being released from a crime he has spent so long believing he had done. He thinks back on what Kyoko said, about not having a designated person to hate and blame, and finally sees the beauty that she was trying to convey. All he needed was an outlet for all the hurt he experienced in his life, and when he realized that there was hope, that there was redemption somewhere, it began to dig him deeper and deeper into a cycle of rehearsed loathing, fashioned it into something so grotesque, Kyo couldn’t recognize it in himself anymore. He couldn’t even recognize himself anymore.

All the wasted years, Kyo briefly laments. But it brings comfort that the bridge between Yuki and him has not been completely burned. Kyo knows who to thank for that.

The front door suddenly slams open and footsteps sound through the hall into the kitchen. In a flurry of brown hair and pink dress, she appears before him, panting heavily and looking straight into his eyes.

His eyes widen. “Tohru-“

Her arms are around him before he has the chance to say anything else. She squeezes him tight, burying her face into his neck. The ends of her hair tickle his jawline, and Kyo feels a dampness against his skin. She shakes in her hold, shifting her face back and forth into the cloth at his shoulder.

Kyo continues to stare in shock at the wall in front of him. The door to the room slides shut quietly, and he realizes that Yuki has left the room.

Slowly, his hand reaches up to the back of her head before sliding down the length of her hair. He repeats the action over and over, his fingers tangling in the soft strands. He combs through her hair, his other hand coming up to rest against her waist. She sobs harder and harder, her words incomprehensible.

“K-kyo-kun,” Tohru whimpers. She clenches a fist in the back his shirt and tightens her grip.

Immediately, something in his chest cracks. Kyo buries his fingers in earnest in her hair, clutching her tightly against him. His arms band around her frame and the tears that were held at bay fall from the corner of his eyes down his nose. He turns his neck and places his lips at her pulse, each beat thrumming through him, signalling to him that she’s here and she’s real.

How many times had he imagined this moment? The smell of her hair, the softness of her skin? No matter how much he polishes every memory of her till they shine, it can never compare to how she feels in his arms right now. The senses that have shut down so long ago from repeated rejection from others in his life, the loss of hope that someone, someday, will hold him like this, like they never want to let go, explode to life and Kyo takes in whatever he can greedily, selfishly, and as much as he wants. He steeps in the luxury of a hug from a girl he cares about most, and soaks in every detail, every sensation he has missed out on in the past few years stolen from his life.

They hold each other a while longer, before slowly separating to look into the other’s eyes. Tohru lifts a hand to Kyo’s cheek, and he leans into it, nosing her palm and brushing his lips across her wrist. She runs a finger repeatedly under his eyes, catching the tears there. Kyo does the same to her, cradling her face gently while brushing her fringe away. They lean their foreheads against each other, broken smiles playing at their lips.

“Kyo-kun,” Tohru calls him.

“Yeah,” he replies, voice cracking.

“I missed you.”

“I-“ inhale, “I missed you too.”

“Kyo-kun,” she calls again.

“Y-yeah.”

She laughs and places a kiss on his forehead. He closes his eyes and grips her tighter. In the deepest corners of his heart, there is a smidge of doubt, an inkling of fear, that rejection will come sooner or later. But when Kyo opens his eyes and sees Tohru smiling through her tears, he is strong, and brave, and fearless, and ready to love and to love and to love. Then, she tells him the words that overwrite the pain he’s gone through, that cancel out the unforgiveness he bears within himself, that make him feel stronger than he has ever been before.

“Kyo-kun, look,” she places a hand on his left wrist, leave a kiss there, and smiles.

“You’re free.”

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Inspired by a line in @sariedust ‘s fic, If Only:

"This would be a memory he’d polish over and over during the years.”

Do check it out (:

#fruits basket #fruits basket spoilers #kyoru #kyo x tohru #kyo sohma #tohru honda #yixin’s fic

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yournewapartment · 7 years ago

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How do I find a decent apartment, and like I'm general be an adult

Here’s information on Apartment Hunting, but can you be more specific about what “Adulting” activities you’re interested in learning about? xx

Apartment Hunting 101

Overview: There’s no getting around it, apartment hunting is a stressful process. The waiting and wondering gets the best of everyone, so give yourself a break and remember not to be too hard on yourself. The more prepared and decisive you are, the better off you’ll be!

1. Step One: The most important step in this entire process is coming up with your list of “Need and Won’t”. This list can always be adjusted in the spur of the moment, but will act as a baseline to help you easily disregard impractical apartments. Before you even start your search, sit down with any roommates (SO or otherwise) and come up with a list. Here is my list:

Need: Dishwasher, pet friendly, heat included.

Won’t: First floor apartment, all or mostly carpeted apartment, no closet space.

2. Step Two: Decide your price range. The paycheck to paycheck life is not a great one to live, so try to find an apartment that still allows you to put anywhere from $100-$500 into savings every month. Figure out how much you make monthly, with taxes taken out. If you’re paid every other week, this is two paychecks. If you’re paid every week, this is four paychecks. Start with your total monthly income, and subtract the following expenses. Let’s say you make $1,000 with taxes taken out:

Rent - Let’s say you’re living with a roommate, and your rent is only $500 per month.

Electric - My electric expense is $60 a month for a one bedroom. Once again, you’re living with a roommate so let’s say that you pay half of that. $30.

Internet - $30 a month internet only. Please don’t waste your money on cable. Just use your mom’s Netflix account.

Travel expenses - I spend about $85 a month on gas. Let’s say you use public transportation and spend around $100.

Food - Figure you’ll be spending $100 per person each month. So that’s another $100.

Misc expense: Let’s just add an additional $50 worth of expenses on. Because you never know what’ll happen.

That leaves you $130 a month extra to put in savings or to use in the event of an emergency! That’s awesome. Substitute your own numbers in, and figure out how much you can afford for rent. Immediately disregard any apartments that do not fit in this budget.

3. Step Three: The best way to find dependable apartments is to consult with your fellow apartment renters. Consult with coworkers, friends, family- anyone who is currently renting in the area that you would like to rent in. Get the inside scoop on potential apartments, both their advantages and their pitfalls. If you don’t know anyone who is renting where you’d like to rent, here are some other apartment hunting options:

Craigslist: Obviously

Drive-bys: Literally drive around until you find a cool looking apartment complex. Find their rental office and go right in, this is how I found my first apartment.

Your college: The Dean’s Office will have a list of apartment offerings to give kids who don’t qualify for on-campus housing.

This Site: A list of the top ranked apartment hunting sites.

4. Set up an appointment: After finding a potential apartment, consult with the landlord or apartment representative to set up a date and time to see the apartment. Respond promptly to any email or phone call they leave for you. On the flip side, if they aren’t prompt in their response to you RUN.

The first apartment I ever looked at, my boyfriend and I showed up on time and the landlord wasn’t there. We called her and she said that she was running late, and told us that the apartment was open and we could show ourselves inside. Serious red flag, but we gave it the benefit of the doubt and went in. Long story short, she never showed up. She gave us a tour of the apartment over the phone and kept saying that she was five minutes away, but never came. We later found out that her rental office was two minutes from the apartment we looked at. Talk about flakey! We told her we weren’t interested, if she can’t even show up to show us the apartment, how the hell can we depend on her to fix any problems we might have? Because you’re young and inexperienced, some landlords will try to give you the run around. Your age is no concern of their’s, and has no bearing on how you will act as a tenant. Here are some red flags for flaky landlords:

Not contacting you within one day of leaving them a message. Disregarding the weekends.

Not showing up when they say they will.

Repeatedly telling you that you’re “young” or “inexperienced”.

Telling you that the apartment “is good for college kids” or “a good first apartment” (that just means it’s a shit hole).

If they tell you that the apartment has a large turnover (people are leaving for a reason).

If you speak with one person on the phone, and meet a different person who shows you the apartment.

If they can’t or refuse to give you the exact rent amount.

If they tell you that have to “run some numbers” based on your history. An apartment’s rent should be the same for everybody.

If they can’t answer basic questions about service providers for the apartment.

If you get a weird vibe from them. Listen to your intuition! This is the person who is going to be responsible for fixing all your apartment related problems, you will be dealing with them every month at least. If they seem unreliable, don’t sign the lease!

5. Step Five: Find your appointment buddy! Never, ever, EVER go to look at a potential apartment by yourself. I don’t care how friendly Wendy seems online, she may be a serial killer. There’s no way to tell. Here’s a list of people who can accompany you:

Your older brother

Your boyfriend/girlfriend

Your Aunt Meredith

Your second cousin

Your friend who can scream really loudly

Your Mother

Your Step Mother

Your old nosey neighbor who smells like cats

Literally anyone you can trust

Bribe them with chocolate, I don’t care. Take someone with you! If you absolutely cannot find anyone to go with you, then you need to take additional precautions. Here are some options:

Kitestring

“Share My Location” on your Iphone

Pepper Spray

Posting to Facebook the address you are going to and when you are expected to arrive and leave.

Rescheduling your appointment to a date and time when you can be accompanied

Checklist

A mental checklist is good in theory, but will you remember it when you’re actually at the prospective apartment with your Aunt Meredith? I think not! Make a physical list of some of the following points, and feel free to add your own. my list is super extensive, but that’s just who I am. I am detail oriented.

Tuck this list in your back pocket and consult it when the person showing you the apartment is not looking.

Expense related

How much is the rent?

Is the rent just the rent, or are there any amenities included? Some apartments include heat, hot water, or electric expenses.

Is hot water included (if the apartment has a washer/dryer in it, then the water is probably a separate expense)?

What Internet service providers are available?

What electric service providers are available?

Do I have to pay for garbage removal?

What is the average electric expense that other renters deal with?

Ask when rent is due. Find out what the rent check procedure is.

Basic

What type of heating/cooling is provided?

What appliances are in the kitchen? *If there is no oven or fridge and you are required to buy your own then run*

What is the apartment complex turnover rate?

Do you have a choice of carpet vs. hard wood floors?

Will window blinds be provided? *If the apartment complex won’t pay for something as simple as window blinds then the landlord is a cheapskate and can’t be trusted*

Is there a “curfew”? Most apartments have a time of night when all the tenants are supposed to be quiet. This is generally not enforced.

What will your address be?

Additional

Is any furniture included?

Is there a Laundromat in the complex? If not where is the closest one?

Similarly, is the Laundromat in the complex card operated or quarter operated? Do you have to pay a fee for the card? Is there a quarter dispensing machine?

Will you be given a free parking permit? *If parking is not free then run*

Ask about local shopping and gas stations.

Ask where your mailbox will be.

Ask what their pet policy is. (some apartment complexes charge an fee)

Ask what their policy on repainting/decorating is.

Ask what their maintenance request policy is.

Ask where the nearest dumpster is.

How often does the complex loose power?

Is there a nearby police station or fire department?

General check

Check all cabinets (for bug infestations or mouse droppings or that they open properly).

Open all the windows and check to see that there are screens installed. Especially important for us cat owners! If there are no screens- are they going to install screens before you move in?

Check that all the light switches work.

Check that the water turns on.

Flush the toilet.

Check all the closet space (for size, mold, and water damage).

Check how all the doors are set (some apartments will put doors in incorrectly and they’ll never close properly).

Check the outlets (bring a phone chord and plug it in).

Check any balcony access.

Take a look at the paint- is it chipped? Is it stained? Will they be repainting?

Knock on the walls to see how hollow they are (hollow walls require studs if you want to hang anything up).

Open up the oven and make sure it’s clean. If it’s not clean make it clear that it should be cleaned if you want to move into the apartment. It’s not your job to clean up after the previous tenant.

Check that none of the floorboards are sticking up/creaking.

Check for nails and screws in between hardwood floor, tile and carpet (I’m not even kidding).

Check your phone to see how much cell service you have.

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Apartment Setup: My post that briefly outlines locating, checking out, and setting up a new apartment. Also has some next steps that I’m not going over in this post. It’s pretty good if I do say so myself!

Apartment Hunting 101: A list of helpful resources all relating to locating and checking out potential apartments. Some of the links aren’t set up correctly, so you will need to copy and paste them into a new browser.

NYC Renters: This post is designed for NYC Renters, but the points are still valid even if you’re not renting in NYC. A must read!

Stuff Nobody Tells You: I love love LOVE @hipdomestic so much! They haven’t posted anything recently, but this blog is an incredible resource. Check out this post that really goes into depth about apartments.

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starsfadingbutilingeron · 8 years ago

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Chapter Nine: Death Grip

Fic Title: Secondhand Hero Author: @starsfadingbutilingeron Summary: What if All Might had been able to save Shimura Tenko? Read this free fic to find out the results!! Rating: General Audiences Read On AO3: x ----

Aizawa’s words hung heavy in the air, like an expensive perfume you were wishing you hadn’t taken a sample of at the department store after your ninth consecutive hour of smelling like an elderly woman’s handbag. The office door was shut again, keeping the four men’s hallowed expressions contained where the rest of the precinct wouldn’t wonder after the reason behind them.

At the drop of Aizawa’s news, Toshinori’s jaw had unhinged to leave it gaping wide open; and he couldn’t seem to force anything other than the vaguest whine of bewilderment out. Gran Torino looked like he wanted to be triumphant, but the fact that he’d been right over something he’d wished were false overtook those feelings and replaced them with a resigned grimace.

Naomasa was the first to move after the initial shock. He’d taken the news in stride, his face an unbreachable mask of calculated professionalism. After allowing the reality of their present situation to settle in for a moment, he began milling about the room; Aizawa followed him and the two took up a tactical banter of what their best modes of handling the situation would be.

“And you’re sure you saw Tenko assist with the abduction?” Naomasa was asking, one hand dialing on the keypad of the nearest phone in the office.

“He was involved with the people who actually did the kidnapping, that’s for sure. He had one of them on the phone, but…” Aizawa trailed off, rubbing his eyes as he stifled a yawn.

“But?” Naomasa raised an eyebrow.

“But he seemed like he didn’t want it to happen,” Aizawa said, moving his hand to push back his mangled hair. “He tried to get my attention before the warp gate opened. At least, I thought he did.”

Naomasa spoke a coded message into the receiver, then hung up the office phone. “There was a warp gate?”

“Yeah, that’s how they pulled it off,” Aizawa put his hands on his hips, meeting Naomasa with a level gaze.

“What did it look like?” Toshinori asked, the first words he’d spoken since Aizawa had reported Izuku’s kidnapping. “The warping quirk, I mean.”

Aizawa regarded him with a side-eyed glance. “Total void. Like a lack of matter wherever it touched,” he said.

“Ah,” Toshinori relaxed a little bit, as much as he could be expected to relax given the circumstances.

“But then…” Aizawa spoke up again.

“Yeah?” Toshinori moved to stand closer to AIzawa.

“When Tenko vanished, someone warped him as well,” Aizawa said, tapping his foot against the floor. “But it was different. Instead of spreading and opening like a gate, it was this sort of...black liquid that swallowed him up, and then he was gone. Not a trace of either of them.”

“Oh my God,” Toshinori murmured, pressing his hands to his face as he turned to Gran Torino. “You know what the sounds like.”

Gran Torino gave a grim nod, stepping up to join the others. “What’s our first move?” he asked, looking up to Naomasa.

“First move?” Naomasa raised an eyebrow as he looked between Gran Torino and Toshinori. “The first move is for you two to go home. You’re not working on this case.”

“Wha-” Toshinori spluttered. “Like hell I’m not-”

“You’re too close,” Naomasa cut him off. “You are too close to nearly everyone involved. You too, Gran Torino. I’m sorry, but I can’t let you two work on this case. You’re incapable of seeing Tenko as a villain and too emotionally attached to Midoriya to think clearly.”

“Well, what about him?” Toshinori pointed to Aizawa. “He’s just as close to Tenko as we are, and he’s Midoriya’s teacher. What about you , for that matter?”

Naomasa held a hand up. “While I agree, Aizawa is emotionally involved; he’s also our only eye witness. That’s a resource we can’t risk to withhold from this case. As for myself, I am trained to approach these cases unemotionally and from a law enforcement perspective only. Unlike pro heroes, the police department doesn’t get to incorporate as much personal flair into our heroics as you,” he paused, giving a tired sigh and pinching the bridge of his nose. “Now, you two just go on home and I’ll call you with any new developments.”

It took a lot of grumbling and prodding, but Gran Torino and Toshinori finally left the police station. After they’d gone, Naomasa and Aizawa got back to work; Naomasa calling in backup as the two set up shop in one of the back offices.

“So, the first thing we’re going to do is track both of their cell phone signals,” Naomasa said, typing madly at his computer keyboard while maintaining perfect eye contact with Aizawa. “That’ll tell us where the nearest cell tower is from where they are. It’s not a perfect location determinant, but it will have to do for now. You have the address of the scene of the kidnapping, I presume?”

“Yeah,” Aizawa nodded, taking out his own phone and handing it to the police officer.

“Great, we’ll go from there,” Naomasa said. “After we get a rough location, we’ll send you out to do surveillance since that’s your specialty. I’ll be on standby with a squad of officers and pros; we’ll have you wired up, and you signal me if you spot anything.”

“Right,” Aizawa nodded, looking exhausted already at the prospect of doing surveillance all night. Letting go of a sigh that shook the frame of his shoulders, his expression changed from professional to earnest as he looked up at Naomasa. “You don’t think there’s any chance this is all a big misunderstanding and Tenko’s not with the League, do you?”

Naomasa took a deep breath, his own expression flickering a bit and becoming more genuine. “I think right now we need to approach it like there is no chance of it being a misunderstanding,” he said, turning to look at his computer screen.

“Yeah, of course,” Aizawa nodded, leaning back in his seat with a sudden gruff laugh. Shaking his head, he blinked a few times and averted his gaze to the nearest wall. “Guess I am emotionally involved in this case after all.”

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The last time Tenko’s neck had been scratched so raw had been back when Toshinori was in the hospital after losing part of his stomach. It had been in those few days, after he had yelled at his guardian and was home by himself, that Tenko had felt his deepest panic. He hadn’t regretted yelling at Toshinori; but, every time he’d let a phone call or text go unanswered, he couldn’t help but fear the last words he’d spoken to his guardian would have been out of anger if Toshinori didn’t pull through his treatments.

Now, Tenko’s neck had been under constant bombardment from his fingernails since the instant he’d been transmitted to...wherever he was. If he were being completely honest, Tenko had to admit that he hadn’t the slightest indication of where All for One had brought him. There were walls and lights and plug outlets, but a stunning lack of windows so Tenko couldn’t even get his bearings if he’d had the energy to try.

Even though Tenko was sure he was in the same place as All for One, since that was how Transmission worked, he hadn’t seen him since he’d been plunked down on the tile floor and watched the villain’s suited back disappear behind the only door in the room. Except for Kurogiri, who was grumbling something about ‘forced quirk activation’, Tenko was alone in the room; with nothing but guilt and a broken phone to keep him company.

Running a thumb over the cracked screen, Tenko marveled that the phone even still worked. Little stray bits of glass slotted in his fingers and the cracks in the screen were so deep it obscured any chances of ever being able to read a text ever again; but, in a technical sense, the phone still worked enough to send messages and take calls. But that hardly mattered, Tenko couldn’t hope for the privacy of a phone call going unlistened to in a place like wherever he even was.

There were chairs and tables available, but Tenko had seated himself in the corner of the room on the plain floor; pressed into a corner like a decorative plant. Shoving his phone back in the pocket of his hoodie, Tenko sighed heavily and leaned his head against the wall. Closing his eyes, he jammed the palms of his hands against his face and tried to ward off the insurmountable guilt racking his every heartbeat. He had no right to sit there and feel sorry for himself; this had been the plan he’d shaken hands on, it was his fault this was even transpiring.

But agreeing to an abstract concept and making that plan a reality were two different things; and Tenko found himself wishing he could go back and do it all over. Thinking of Izuku trapped somewhere in the near distance, frightened half to death as his quirk was stolen from him, Tenko realized how much he’d royally fucked up and how it was too late to change that fact. The only thing left to do was figure out where to go from that point forward, and how he could ever begin to make things right.

Just as he had started brainstorming possible ways to turn the situation around, the only door in the room burst open and All for One stormed in. He was dressed formally in a more expensive suit than Tenko had ever worn, and donned a daunting black gas mask that churned and oozed as if it had a mind of its own. But even through the mask, Tenko could tell that All for One was angry; and, to Tenko’s shock, the villain seemed a touch distressed as well.

“Go watch the boy, Kurogiri,” All for One ordered, and Kurogiri vanished in an instant with a flicker of his own shadowy form.

Tenko stood up with his shoulder blades still pressed back against the wall, feeling sweat slick his palms as he was left alone in the room with All for One. While he stood there, waiting for All for One to say something first; Tenko thought of his father and how he couldn’t always gauge when he was about to snap, only to suddenly be caught up in the backlash of an outburst when he thought it had been safe to speak up.

“I can’t take One for All,” All for One said at last, fixing his sights on Tenko. “I’ve been trying for nearly an hour and that boy is not affected in the slightest. It’s as if he’s quirkless and I’m grasping at nothing.”

Tenko let out a shaky breath, looking down to his fingers as they curled anxiously around each other. He thought back to all those years ago, settled in his bed while Toshinori told him the story of One for All, and almost laughed in relief as a thought occurred to him. Instead though, he just blinked and whispered softly, “Of course.”

“Come again?” All for One asked, clearly annoyed at the mumbled words.

“You can’t take One for All,” Tenko looked up, smirk more confident than he felt. “It has to be willingly given. It would seem you’re no exception to that rule.”

All for One, instead of getting angry, brought a hand up to his mask and tapped thoughtfully at where his chin would be if unobscured by the mess of pipes and filters around it. “Is that so?”

Tenko struggled to maintain his composer, confidence buckling as he saw how unfazed All for One was by the revelation of this information. But, keeping up his carefree smirk, he just laughed a little bit and crossed his arms. “Yeah. Did you not know that? Thought it was your quirk to begin with.”

“The stockpiling part of the quirk, yes,” All for One said, beginning to stride about the room. “But, as you know, the part of One for All that allows it to be passed on belonged to the original bearer.”

“Your brother,” Tenko said, kicking one foot back to rest against the wall as he crossed his arms.

“Yes, my brother,” All for One said, his voice denoting a hint of something that had gone untouched for a long time. Something All for One hadn’t wanted touched. “But that is of no importance. What to do about Midoriya, that is the problem at hand. Any suggestions?”

“Well, I suppose we can’t just let him go…” Tenko rubbed his chin, walking forward to stand closer to All for One. “Not sure how we could convince him to give up One for All though. He seems pretty attached to it, if you ask me.”

“Yes, hm,” All for One nodded, pausing for a moment before placed a hand on Tenko’s injured shoulder and giving it a light squeeze. A silent threat. An unspoken expression of power. “Perhaps, if someone he trusted were to speak with him.”

If Tenko was afraid, he did an excellent job of concealing it; simply lifted his chin and gazed at All for One from under hooded eyelids. “You want me to get Midoriya to give up his quirk to you?”

“For you, of course,” All for One said, turning so he could brace both hands on either of Tenko’s shoulders. “All of this has been for your sake after all, hasn’t it?”

Tenko felt a slippery smile creep onto his face, the tug of his scar tightening as his lips pulled up at the corners.

“Right,” he agreed, looking directly into the eye sockets of All for One’s mask. “I’ll get him to give up that quirk, no problem. Just give me a few minutes alone with him, and he’ll be whistling a different tune next time you see him.”

“That’s the spirit,” All for One laughed, guiding Tenko towards the door by the shoulders. Opening the door, he led Tenko out into a long hall that seemed to have no end; tapering off into shadow and giving way to a black void on either side. Steering Tenko to the right, the two came to a lone door in the middle of the wall; it was solid with no windows, and Tenko was sure that had he been on the other side of it, there wouldn’t be a door handle to speak of on the inside.

“Come on out, Kurogiri,” All for One called as he pulled the door open, as if that were an obstacle for the villain with a warping quirk. “Tenko’s decided to take over babysitting duty for a while.”

With that, Kurogiri came flashing out and Tenko felt a slight pressure on his back as he was pushed forward into the room.

“Oh, and Tenko,” All for One called as the young man stepped fully into the room. Tenko turned to look over his shoulder, suddenly apprehensive in his own choices. “If you can’t get that boy to give up his quirk in the next ten minutes, I’m afraid we’ll have to switch to Plan B.”

Tenko didn’t have to do a lot of guessing to figure out what ‘Plan B’ was, and knitted his eyebrows together in a sudden panic. “But you…” Tenko’s eyes flashed into the room and back to All for One. “You said you wouldn’t hurt him.”

All for One’s mask chugged apathetically in the wanton silence he let fall before speaking again.

“We all say things we don’t mean,” All for One said, letting the door fall shut and leaving Tenko to face Izuku on his own.

Taking a deep breath, Tenko turned back around and looked forward. There, in the only chair in the tiny cell of a room, Izuku sat; his eyes were downcast and Tenko twinged as he noticed the boy’s frame shaking with poorly contained sobs. His hands were chained and locked to the chair between his knees, and his ankles were locked around the legs of the chair. Tenko stepped forward slowly, hands in his pockets as he bit sharply into his bottom lip before opening his mouth to speak.

“Hey, kid,” Tenko began, kneeling down and placing his ungloved hand to the shackles around Izuku’s ankles and wrists. “For starters, let’s get these off.”

Izuku remained immobile, letting Tenko take away his bonds without a word.

“Now, then,” Tenko stood back as soon as Izuku’s arms and legs were free. “Let’s talk this through-”

Tenko broke off as Izuku jumped up and aimed a savage punch to his jaw. But the punch never found purchase, Tenko smoothly swerved out of the young boy’s line of target. Taking Izuku’s arm in his hand that still had a glove, Tenko twisted it behind Izuku’s back and let his ungloved hand clamp to the boy’s neck. Four fingers pressed forebodingly against Izuku’s hammering heartbeat as it thumped away in his throat, and Izuku halted any further attempts at movement as his breathing quickened.

“Smile for the camera,” Tenko whispered into Izuku’s ear as he released the boy’s arm and delved his hand into the pocket of his hoodie. “Now, keep on nodding like you’re listening to everything I’m saying,” he ordered, and Izuku began to nod jerkily. He nodded not because he understood a damn thing of what was going on, but because there were four of the the disintegration hero’s fingers pressed to his neck; and he wasn’t in the mood to run the risk of getting his jugular smoldered in half.

While Izuku nodded, Tenko took his ruined phone out of his pocket and pressed it in the sliver of space between him and Izuku. Maneuvering the broken glass with an already scabby thumb, Tenko sent a single message to all of his contacts; a trick he’d picked up during the Hosu Incident. Then, shoving the phone away once more, Tenko pressed his mouth right up next to Izuku’s ear.

“I know this all must be very confusing for you,” Tenko whispered, unsure if the room was bugged for audio as well. “But just trust me on this one.”

Tenko let go of Izuku’s neck and the kid yanked away, spinning around to face Tenko as his chest heaved in an attempt to catch his breath.

“Trust you!?” Izuku panted, holding his throat where Tenko’s fingers had just been. “Why should I trust you?”

“Do you really have a choice?” Tenko raised an eyebrow, gesturing to the four solid walls around them that were punctuated only by a single door with no handle on the inside.

“What do you-” Izuku shook his head, even more perplexed than before. “I don’t understand. Are you with the League of Villains or not!?”

“Before I answer that, let me ask you something,” Tenko said, crossing to the far wall and pressing his ungloved hand to it. As the wall gave way to a burst of cool night air, Tenko flashed a grin over his shoulder at Izuku. “Are you ready to run for it?”

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Toshinori sat begrudgingly still at his living room table, and couldn’t stand the sight of the empty chair across from him. He hadn’t realized it but, for thirteen years, he’d been taking Tenko’s presence in his home for granted. Being alone before adopting Tenko had been easy, it had been his default mode and he’d thought it was better that way for the Number One Hero to be alone; Shimura Nana’s philosophy of solitary heroism had taught him that getting close to someone was opening them up to be targets, and that the selfless thing to do was isolate your loved ones to keep them safe.

But Toshinori had ignored that in taking Tenko into his home. Now, after years of coming home to the sound of another person greeting him and talking to him about his day and vice versa; Toshinori was starting to wonder if Nana’s isolation hadn’t been motivated a bit by self-preservation as well. Being alone was so much more difficult after having known what it’s like to share a life, to share a home with someone else. Toshinori had taken it for granted that, no matter the turbulent changes the world threw at him, Tenko would always be there to welcome him home. And now that he didn’t have that, Toshinori found himself feeling like a stranger in his home.

Giving Mii a soft pat where she lay curled in his lap, Toshinori held his phone at arm's length and groaned; being on the other end of the rescue mission where he was the one waiting for news instead of doing the saving was proving to be just as unsatisfactory as he’d imagined.

Then, as if feeling his impatience and deciding to throw him a bone, Toshinori’s phone pinged and the screen lit up with a message notification. Lurching forward in his seat, Toshinori gave a quick apology to Mii as she was jostled from her slumber and then leaned in to examine the message closer.

Puzzling the message over and over once it was opened, Toshinori went to call Naomasa for a personal explanation; only to pause and realize he hadn’t even read who the message was from. Toshinori could’ve smacked himself in the head with his own phone, especially after he’d gone to so much trouble to get Izuku to help him craft the string of heart and hand emojis around the singular most important contact in his phone; the person he’d been waiting for weeks to hear from had finally texted, and Toshinori hadn’t even noticed.

Taking the message in a new light, Toshinori stood up in a rush and, offering another apology to Mii for knocking her straight to the ground, bolted immediately for the door with no heed for what Naomasa had told him earlier. His son needed him and Toshinori would be there if it was the last thing he did.

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“Where the fuck are we!?” Tenko panted, pausing to catch his breath as he braced a hand against a nearby building. It had been a gamble disintegrating a random wall when he didn’t know the building’s layout; but once talks of killing Izuku were in the air, Tenko knew he couldn’t let the kid stay there any longer. Still, it would have been enormously helpful if the surrounding area resembled anything Tenko recognized.

“It looks…” Izuku wheezed, having been dragged at a faster speed and pace than he was used to. “It looks like some sort of...abandoned city...like the Ruins Zone at USJ.”

“So, the middle of fucking nowhere,” Tenko ran a frustrated hand through his hair and jolted in surprise when a few overgrown locks shredded off; he kept forgetting that he didn’t have a glove on one of his hands anymore. Looking over his shoulder to Izuku, Tenko let go of a deep sigh. “You wouldn’t happen to have your cell phone, would you?”

“No, All for One kind of took it when he kidnapped me,” Izuku said, an edge of bitterness cutting into his voice.

“Dammit,” Tenko snapped his fingers, taking his own phone out. “Mine’s busted, but it still works on a basic level. See if you can pull the GPS up.”

“Okay,” Izuku nodded.

“In the meantime,” Tenko tugged Izuku along down the street. “Let’s keep moving before that masked fucker shows up.”

“You know the old saying, I presume,” a familiar-enough voice spoke out, half-lost under the mess of cogs and whirring pipes that made up his mask. “‘Speak of the devil and he doth appear’?”

Tenko whipped around and faced All for One, shoving Izuku behind him while keeping a firm grip on the boy’s arm.

“Yeah, I always hated when pretentious bullshit like that actually applied to my life,” Tenko sneered.

“And so the truth comes out,” All for One said, stepping closer. Tenko tried to back up but could tell from the way Izuku let out a small uncertain whine, that Kurogiri had appeared behind them; and Tenko froze in his tracks.

“I can hardly say I’m surprised you were pulling the wool over my eyes. In fact, I was almost counting on it,” All for One continued, letting the moment drag on without making any move to attack; luxuriating in his own control. “You are a crafty nuisance though, aren’t you? Just like she was.”

“What can I say?” Tenko snarled, pulling Izuku closer to his side. “It runs in the family.”

All for One actually laughed out loud at that, and Tenko could almost see the smarmy grin permeating through the villain’s hulking mask. It made Tenko’s lungs feel full of smoke to see All for One so smug, and he wanted nothing more than to drag him back to hell like the devil he’d proclaimed himself to be.

“You’ve been using me just like every other mediocre villain uses me,” Tenko curled his lip. “You think because I’m All Might’s kid, that makes me a perfect pawn to use against him. Well, you assholes always forget one crucial detail,” he drew in a deep breath, setting All for One with a spiteful glare. “I’m a hero too.”

All for One took a breath to speak but, before he could the sound of fabric rustling through the night air, followed by a shout of surprise from Kurogiri, proactively shut down All for One’s monologue. Tenko and Izuku jumped apart as Kurogiri’s body came slamming armor-first between them; spinning around, Tenko and Izuku each felt relief flood their veins as they caught sight of Aizawa’s bright yellow goggles piercing through the darkness.

“Pro hero Eraserhead,” All for One said. “You hardly ever show your face in public. To what do I owe the pleasure?”

“This is hardly public,” Aizawa said as he kept his quirk trained on Kurogiri beneath him. “Midoriya, get out of here. Leave these villains to a real pro.”

“I don’t think so,” All for One said, striding forward at a leisurely if not somewhat speedy pace.

Aizawa flashed his gaze up to focus his quirk on All for One, and then it was all over. Kurogiri fazed out from beneath Aizawa and reappeared to tackle the pro to the ground. The two vanished from sight in a mess of void and swirling fabric, leaving Tenko and Izuku standing alone against All for One.

Tenko moved to grab Izuku, but before he could, All for One’s arms were grabbing Tenko roughly around his waist and hauling him back against his chest. One of the villain’s meticulously manicured hands came up to brace over the better half of Tenko’s face; his hold was sloppy, rushed, and inexperienced-looking, but it was absolute in its strength and Tenko could hardly move a centimeter away from the villain gripping onto him. Tenko thought back to the first time he saw All for One, how frail and sickly he’d looked; it didn’t feel right for a person so physically ill to still be so strong, but it was befitting of the overpowered villain to have as much power over others as he wanted and still be unable to save himself from his own ailments.

“Now, then,” All for One spoke to Izuku, who stood trembling looking up at the villain as he loomed in front of him. “I understand that One for All can only be willingly given, is that right?”

“Y-Y-Yes,” Izuku stuttered, hands shaking as he tried to figure any way to rescue Tenko when All for One was so unpredictable in what power he possessed.

“Choosing a successor can be a difficult decision,” All for One said, his voice a sickeningly sweet imitation of sympathy. “So, let me make this easy on you. Give me your quirk,” he said, tightening his grip on Tenko, his fingers digging into the young hero’s face. “Or I’ll take his.”

Tenko laughed. A strangled noise that startled not only Izuku, but even gave All for One a jump of surprise. Shifting as much as he could in order to give All for One a side-eyed glare, Tenko curled his lips back to reveal a set of blood streaked teeth. Running around had caused his stitches to burst open, and being grabbing so roughly hadn’t helped his injury any either; but Tenko wasn’t focused on that, the only thought on his mind was how much he wanted to take down All for One.

“You fucking kidding me? You’re gonna take my shitty quirk, so he should give you One for All!?” Tenko scoffed, more blood spurting between his teeth as he choked out another laugh. “Don’t do me any favors,” he said, shifting his gaze to look at Izuku. “Kid, if you give him One for All, I will kick your ass myself. Do you understand me?”

Izuku’s eyes swam with tears, shaking his head as he looked up at Tenko caught in All for One’s stranglehold. “But you-”

“Dammit, Midoriya!” Tenko exclaimed. “If anyone deserves to come out of this a hero, it’s you. Don’t give this asshole what he wants.”

“How admirable,” All for One spoke up before Izuku could respond. “However, the decision really isn’t up to you two. So, how about we make things even simpler?” he looked to Izuku. “Give me One for All, or I’ll kill Shimura Tenko right in front of your eyes.”

Izuku opened his mouth to reply, his face a tangled mess of conflicting emotions; but before he could even get one word out, a thunderous boom shook the earth and sent the three of them sprawling to the ground.

Tenko hit the pavement face first, and groaned in frustration as he felt the frame of his glasses snap clean through and one lense shatter completely. He moved to stand up, but found he was already being hauled to his feet again by All for One; who had all but fallen directly on top of him. As he was locked again in the villain’s impossibly tight grasp, Tenko squinted through his one good lense at the figure that had caused the ground to shake so cataclysmically. To Tenko’s immense relief, he could just make out the ridiculous silhouette of two bunny ear stalks of hair that told him All Might had finally arrived.

“What the hell are you doing to my boys, you scum?” Toshinori glowered from where he stood aways up the abandoned road.

“Toshinori, how good of you to join us,” All for One turned towards the pro hero, yanking Tenko along with him. Tenko gasped as his already aggravated injuries were jarred even more by the gruff movements of All for One. Toshinori jerked forward as if to move to help his injured son, but forced himself to stay rooted to the spot.

“I was just telling your successor here that it’d be in Tenko’s best interest for him to hand over his quirk,” All for One said, giving Izuku a sneer from where he remained half-crouched on the ground. “What do you think?”

“You make me sick,” Toshinori snarled, beginning to walk forward. “Using people as your toys...Willfully deceiving them so they’ll do what you want...It’s despicable.”

“Despicable, you say?” All for One asked. “Funny you should say that. Considering your son did the same thing to you,” he paused, tilting Tenko’s chin up so he was forced to look into the villain’s eyes at an ungodly angle. “Isn’t that right, Tenko? Go on and tell Toshinori all about your little scheme.”

Toshinori’s tilted his head to the side, his voice falling soft as he spoke to his son. “Tenko?”

“Toshinori…” Tenko said, reaching up and pressing a hand to his forehead to hide his expression. He paused like that for a moment, trying to take in a decent breath through his worn out lungs before speaking again. Looking up at his guardian with a shine of tears in his eyes, Tenko gave Toshinori his biggest smile and spoke out in a wavering voice.

“I’m sorry about all this,” Tenko gave a soft laugh, shrugging his shoulders apologetically. “You’d better win.”

Slamming the ungloved hand which had been resting against his forehead back, Tenko gouged all five of his fingers into the inner mechanisms of All for One’s mask. Immediately, there was a cacophony of pops and hisses as the mouthpiece of the mask began to disintegrate under Tenko’s touch.

All for One let out an inhuman growl, pressing his own hand against Tenko’s face and holding tight. Toshinori charged forward then, unable to stay still any longer; bringing his arm back, he struck a punch to All for One’s exposed face just as Tenko’s hand fell limply to his side.

With a noise of disgust, All for One tossed Tenko away over his shoulder the way someone who was too cool to walk to a trash can would chuck a piece of litter on the ground. Izuku ran after Tenko, leaving All for One and Toshinori alone to fight each other one-on-one.

Tenko’s body tumbled across the pavement and slammed against the nearest building like a ragdoll, unresponsive and limp. Izuku dropped down beside Tenko and carefully rolled the pro onto his back, trying not to worsen his injuries any more than they already had been.

“Mister Shimura,” Izuku said, pushing the hero’s gray hair back off his forehead to get a better look at his face. Tenko’s eyes were vacant and glazed over, like he could barely register his own consciousness. “Mister Shimura, please...Please, be okay, please.”

As the battle between All for One and Toshinori raged on in the middle of the road, Izuku heard a chorus of sirens and the incoherency of people shouting out orders all at the same time grow in the distance. Soon, pros and police officers alike were swarming the scene; focusing on the villain facing down with All Might and leaving Tenko and Izuku unattended to the side.

Izuku tried his best to block Tenko’s body from the thickening carnage of the battle scene, but could feel himself growing frantic the worse the backlash of so many pros and police officers attempting to take down one villain became. He weighed his options, considering how well he was qualified to carry an injured person from a battle zone without worsening the situation and cursing the fact that he’d never gotten any First Aid training.

Just as he was about to flag down the nearest pro for help, Izuku felt a thick band of fabric wind around his waist and haul him backwards. He landed with a thud on the pavement about twenty or so feet back from the battle, and spotted Aizawa standing over him; his homeroom teacher wasn’t looking at him though, he was busy pulling Tenko carefully from the crosshairs of the battlefield.

As Tenko’s limp body drew nearer, Aizawa crouched down to sit on the ground and deposited his former student across his lap. Keeping Tenko’s head elevated with one hand, Aizawa pressed the other to the bleeding stab wound that was soaking through the black material of Tenko’s sweatshirt.

“What happened to him? Why isn’t he moving!?” Aizawa snapped at Izuku.

“He…” Izuku faltered, eyes darting back and forth between All for One and Tenko. “He used his quirk on All for One’s mask and then All for One threw him against that wall, and I...I think he…” Izuku bit his lip, tears spilling down his face as he looked again at Tenko’s vacant expression. “I think All for One took his quirk.”

“Took his quirk?” Aizawa stared at Izuku in shock, instinctively holding Tenko a little closer to his chest. “But he...Wait, you said he used his quirk on that guy in the mask? Why would he do that?”

“He was faking it the whole time,” Izuku sniffled, wiping his sleeve across his tear-soaked face. “He never was a villain, he was tricking us all.”

“He what !?” Aizawa’s eye widened with outrage, his fingers digging tighter into Tenko’s side in reaction to his anger.

At the increase of pressure on his injury, Tenko gave a sudden gasp as the pain shocked him out of the daze he’d fallen into. Shooting upwards with his arms flailing out in all directions, Tenko grabbed blindly at Aizawa’s shoulders to steady himself. Aizawa kept his arms securely around the younger hero in case Tenko suddenly fell immobile again.

Tenko breathed heavily through his mouth, blinking his eyes rapidly to try and recollect what had happened; his forehead pressed against Aizawa’s chest. Pulling away slowly with his shaking arms, Tenko squinted to make out who exactly was holding him; even with his glasses completely gone from his face, Tenko could see Aizawa’s expression - a cross between scorn and relief - as clear as day.

Chest surging with panic, Tenko noticed for the first time that his bare hand was clasped completely around Aizawa’s shoulder. With a sudden jerk, he pulled his hand away; but was so shocked to find that not even a thread of Aizawa’s shirt had been disintegrated, that he reached out and lightly tapped his five fingertips to Aizawa’s shoulder again. He let them linger for a millisecond before recoiling and then, when nothing happened still; Tenko let his fingers rest against Aizawa’s shoulder for longer and longer increments until he finally realized that nothing was going to happen. Slumping his hand against the curve of Aizawa’s collarbone, Tenko sighed in bewilderment at the sight of something remaining intact under the press of all five of his fingertips.

And then, Tenko felt another emotion take over entirely. Relief. For the first time in his life, he was touching someone with his bare hands and nothing was happening other than he was awkwardly running his fingers across his old tutor’s shoulder. Pulling his bare hand away, Tenko pressed it to his face and stifled a laugh. Aizawa and Izuku looked down at him like he had maybe hit his head a little too hard against that building, but Tenko couldn’t stop himself as he became overwhelmed with the urge to laugh. Even when his injuries panged in protest, Tenko could only wrestle his laughter down to small burbling chuckles.

“Okay, okay, cut it out,” Aizawa rolled his eyes, settling Tenko back to lay still in his arms. Tenko nodded, laughter cutting out and his expression growing somber.

After that initial flood of relief, Tenko seemed to realize how grave his circumstances were; and let go of a heavy breath as he settled into Aizawa’s hold and looked up at his former teacher.

“When did you get back here?” Tenko asked, voice barely above a whisper.

“Right around the time that black mist villain threw his hands up in the air, muttered something about needing a raise, and vanished,” Aizawa said. Sighing, Aizawa tilted his downwards and stared at Tenko in disbelief. “You...You were faking it the whole time?”

Tenko nodded slowly, a hint of his characteristic smug grin pulling at the corner of his mouth. “It was a logical ruse,” he murmured.

Aizawa laughed in spite of himself, bowing his head so his long hair covered his expression. It wasn’t until Aizawa’s frame began to shake ever so slightly and he took in a ragged breath that Tenko and Izuku noticed how emotional their teacher had become.

“Mister Aizawa, are you crying ?” Izuku asked, expression caught between amazement and horror.

“Yeah, I am,” Aizawa’s head snapped back up, and he shot Izuku a warning glare. “And if you tell any of your classmates about it, you’ll be looking for a new school. Got that, Midoriya!?”

“Y-Yes, sir!” Izuku gave a nervous whine.

“Good,” Aizawa nodded, turning back to Tenko. “And you! Next time, let someone else in on the secret before you go galavanting off to your doom like that, huh!?”

“Yes, sir,” Tenko nodded, letting his eyes fall shut as he turned his face against Aizawa’s chest.

“Now, you two sit back and let me handle this,” Aizawa muttered, pressing the intercom in his ear and giving Naomasa his approximate coordinates. “Clear me a path to this villain in the mask, pronto. We’re ending this now.”

Naomasa, wherever he was working amidst the mob of authorities, got Aizawa’s message across in impressive time. The scores of police and scattering of pros shifted around Aizawa, giving him a clear line of vision to All for One. Hair shooting up on all ends, Aizawa’s eyes burned red through the night and landed directly on All for One’s turned back.

The villain noticed the loss of his quirks immediately, whipping around and fixing his sights on Aizawa. That instant where All for One’s attention was divided from the target of his fight was all it took. Coming up from behind, All Might channeled all of his strength into one finishing blow and struck down All for One.

The kickback from All Might’s smash knocked nearly everyone off their feet; it was the most powerful punch any of them had seen the Number One Hero deliver. When the dust from the attack cleared however, shocked gasps filtered through the crowd of heroes that had gathered; in the release of such an immense power, Toshinori had timed out on his hero form and stood, staggering and skeletal, amidst his peers.

But that hardly mattered to Toshinori. Once the other pros and police had gotten over their initial shock and resumed their work, charging to take hold of All for One’s demolished form; Toshinori pushed away from the crowd without a second glance back and made his way to the outskirts of the battle scene.

“Tenko,” Toshinori rasped, falling to his knees next to where his son lay distressingly still in Aizawa’s arms. Tenko had been resting with his eyes shut against Aizawa’s shoulder; but when he heard Toshinori’s voice, he turned his face up to his guardian and gave as much of a smile as he could manage through the blood drying on his face.

Toshinori fought against his own fatigue and pain of his injuries, suppressing it all to reach out and cup Tenko’s face with both of his hands; turning his kid’s face gently from side to side to check the severity of his injuries.

“Toshinori...” Tenko said, his voice a small whine of pain as he lay curled into Aizawa’s chest.

“Yes, I’m here. I’m here. What do you need?” Toshinori asked, leaning in closer.

“I gotta tell you something,” Tenko murmured.

“What is it?” Toshinori knitted his eyebrows in concern as he inched closer to his injured son.

Tenko raised his eyes to meet Toshinori’s, squinting them dramatically as he looked up.

“I broke my glasses again,” he said at last, a weak laugh bubbling up from his chest.

Toshinori blinked, uncomprehending for a moment, before his face softened and he gave a light chuckle of his own. “What am I going to do with you?” he shook his head, tears threatening to spill over the rim of his eyelids.

“Too late to go back on that whole adoption thing,” Tenko shrugged, a smile settled on his lips. “Guess you’re stuck with me.”

“You…” Toshinori’s voice faltered, cracking on a sob of relief he was determined to keep in. “Are you alright?”

Tenko’s smile widened as Toshinori’s face flashed with embarrassment at the seemingly stupid question.

“Better than alright,” Tenko said. Toshinori wrinkled his brow in confusion, figuring it must have been Tenko’s snark coming out to cover up how distinctly not-alright he was. But at the sight of Toshinori’s confusion, Tenko only lifted a shaking hand from where it had been settled in a small pool of his own blood, and reached towards Toshinori. “Check this out.”

“No, wait! Don’t-” Toshinori panicked, reaching out and clasping Tenko’s hand in both of his to stop the reach of his fingers. It took Toshinori a moment to realize that, in his attempt to prevent getting disintegrated, he’d taken a hold of all five of Tenko’s fingers. Giving a sharp yelp, Toshinori tried to pull away; but Tenko tightened his own grip, letting all five of the fingertips on his right hand press into the back of Toshinori’s palm.

“What the hell are you doing, Tenko!?” Toshinori demanded. “Are you still mad at me or something? Because trying to take off my hand isn’t the way to vent your anger-”

“Would you shut up and look at your hand for more than five seconds already!?” Aizawa cut in, not looking up from where Tenko’s blood seeped through his fingers.

Toshinori’s eyes dragged away from Aizawa and back to the hand Tenko held with his own. It was bony and frail, smudged with ash and rubble; but the actual hand, to Toshinori’s astonishment, remained completely intact under Tenko’s touch. Toshinori felt his heart drop, eyes widening as he reached up his free hand to press over Tenko’s bloodstained fingers.

“Your quirk...” Toshinori whispered, feeling as if all of the air had been suckerpunched out of his lungs.

“All for One took it,” Izuku said, confirming the fear that already had its hooks in Toshinori’s heart. “After Tenko destroyed part of his mask, right before All for One threw him against that building.”

“Oh, my boy,” Toshinori murmured, pressing his hands against either side of Tenko’s face and smoothing his shaggy hair away. “I am so sorry.”

“Don’t feel too bad,” Tenko tried to laugh, only to end up wincing. “At least now I can wash the dishes like a normal person.”

Toshinori laughed, but it was mingled with the sobs he could barely struggle to keep a lid on any longer. Taking a deep breath, Toshinori closed his eyes and pressed his forehead solemnly against Tenko’s.

“And are we still alive over here!?” a familiar voice called out; and everyone’s gazes snapped up to see Naomasa crossing to where they were all huddled, proud grin on his face as he laid eyes on Tenko.

“Barely,” Tenko laughed, leaning heavily into Aizawa’s hold.

“Don’t worry, paramedics are on their way,” Naomasa said, hands on his hips as he glanced over his shoulder at All for One being locked away in an armored car. “Well, Tenko,” Naomasa turned a smile to the young hero. “Looks like this mission was a success from where I’m standing. Good work.”

“Wait, what!?” Toshinori’s eyes bulged out of his head as he turned his stare back to Tenko. “You were faking being part of the League of Villains the whole time!?” Tenko offered an innocent smile as Toshinori whipped around to point an accusatory finger at Naomasa. “And you knew!?”

“I…” Naomasa held up his hands and tried to suppress the amused smile on his face. “I may have coordinated with Tenko after his initial confrontation from the League of Villains.”

“He was the first person I called,” Tenko said quietly, giving Naomasa a sarcastic glare. “Got his voicemail, of course.”

“You...You little...I-I thought you were…” Toshinori’s words sputtered to a stop as he reached up and rubbed at the tears of relief that had started falling down his hollow face. “I...I thought…” “I know,” Tenko nodded, feeling his own lip begin to quiver. “I’m sorry.”

Then, Toshinori’s frail arms were going around Tenko’s shoulders; despite protests from Aizawa about aggravating Tenko’s injuries, Toshinori held on as tightly as he dared. Pressing his face into his son’s silver hair, Toshinori tried to hide just how much he was beginning to cry.

Tenko was still at first, unsure how to react. But when he felt the sobs racking Toshinori’s rail of a body, he stopped caring how he was supposed to react and raised his own tired arms to go around his guardian. Closing his eyes as he tucked himself against Toshinori’s chest, Tenko stayed like that until the paramedics came; all ten of his fingers digging into the loose pooling fabric of Toshinori’s hero suit.

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How to Conduct a Bathroom Safety Audit at a Senior's Home

Falls are a leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults. Experts say an average of 2.8 million adults are treated in an emergency room for fall-related injuries every year. For seniors, the bathroom is the most dangerous place in the home. Older adults experience more falls here than in any other room in the house.

In honor of National Bath Safety Month, we are sharing this checklist. It can help you conduct a bathroom safety audit of a senior loved one's home to identify potential hazards.

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Are there nightlights in hallways and spaces surrounding the bathroom? These help prevent falls if a senior gets up to use the bathroom during the night.

Is the doorway wide enough for the senior to access the bathroom with a wheelchair or walker? It's important to have the doorway retrofitted if not.

Does the bathroom door open outward or is it a pocket door? Both make it easier to access your senior loved one in the event of an emergency. Consider having them refitted to make it easier to reach your loved one in an emergency.

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Are the bathroom floors slippery? You might need to install nonskid vinyl, cork, or bamboo. All three receive higher safety ratings than tile.

Is your family member able to stand alone in the shower? A bath bench or chair can help keep them safe.

Is the bathroom lighting bright with switches that are easy to access in the dark? Lighting plays an important role in fall prevention throughout the house.

Are doorknobs, shower handles, and faucets easy to use for those with arthritis or decreased hand strength? Twisting knobs and handles can be tough for aging hands.

Is the showerhead easily accessible, especially from a seated position? A showerhead attachment can prevent a senior from having to stretch or twist while bathing.

Is the water heater set to a safe temperature? Most experts say 120 degrees is best for preventing heat-related injuries to an older adult.

Is your family member having difficulty getting on or off the toilet independently? A raised toilet seat with grab bars is an easy and inexpensive safety solution.

Are grab bars placed in areas of the bathroom where they are most needed? They should be installed near the shower and toilet to aid in balance.

Are frequently used items, such as towels, washcloths, and toiletries, stored within easy reach? The goal is to avoid the need for a stepstool.

Does the bathroom have GFCI outlets? These help prevent electrical shocks.

Finally, if your senior loved one is having difficulty with balance or taking a medication that causes dizziness, make sure they have an emergency alert pendant. They need to be able to easily call for help if they fall.

Thoughtfully Designed Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we know our residents want their apartments to be safe yet stylish. When you visit, you'll notice our thoughtfully designed communities meet both criteria.

We also have a resource for helping residents create a personal space that looks and feels like home but is still safe and secure. The Sunrise Home Design Guide has tips for arranging furniture, making smart lighting choices, and more.

We invite you to call the Sunrise community nearest you to schedule a private tour and learn more!

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Cleans pool floor, cove and walls

Recommended for in-ground residential pools up to 50 ft. in length

The Dolphin Nautilus is lightweight and easy-to-use, with exceptional performance at an affordable price

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4-wheel drive robotic cleaner outfitted with Aqua-Trax tires for all pool surfaces

ActivMotion Sensor Technology for unmatchable navigation, even in larger and free-from pools

Vortex Vacuum Technology allows cleaner to pick up larger debris while maintaining maximum suction

Rear water propulsion system allows cleaner to reach debris under stairs and in tight corners

Includes 7-day programmable timer, hand held remote and powder coated alloy caddy. Remote control : Yes. Motion-Sensing

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MultiMediaTM Now Included - New Dolphin Premier offers up to four types of media in one robot. Dual filter cartridges + oversized bag included.

Latest evolution of commercial grade DC motors reduce energy use up to 87%. Microprocessor controlled Smart-NavTM software delivers highly optimized scanning and coverage for a new level of clean.

This game changing swivel system provides unlimited 360 degree rotation for tangle free operation. The underwater robotic cable swivel is one of the greatest engineering accomplishments in the pool cleaner industry.

Premier reaches deep with dual scrubbing brushes to scrub the pool surface and then vacuum it away so you don't have to.

3 year warranty with no-nonsense rapid repair. Not pro-rated. Not limited to hours or cycles. With a warranty that's 50% longer than the nearest competitor, it's the best in the industry.

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New!! 50% lighter, XL capacity top load filtration and enhanced features like weekly timer, active brushing and latest navigation with PowerStream allowing for complete pool, wall and tile cleaning coverage

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Easy to clean Extra-Large filter basket with 4 Fine and 4 Ultra Fine Filters for debris revival and excellent filtration

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Uses smart steering technology that provides an efficient cleaning pattern, scouring pool floors and coves in just about 2 hours

Runs separately from the pool's filtration system reducing the frequency of filter backwash cycles; Top-access filter allows quick debris removal and easy cleanup

No extra hoses, hookups or pumps required; 2 fine porosity filter elements - just remove and rinse with garden hose, no need to turn cleaner over to empty

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Dolphin Escape Robotic Above Ground Pool Cleaner

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Delivers unmatched performance in an above-ground cleaner at an unthinkable cost.

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HypergripTM Continuous Tracks - leaves wheels cleaners in its wake!

HyperbrushTM Dual Scrubbing Brushes scrubs away difficult to remove contaminants.

SmartNav 2.0TM Robotic Scanning. Only 14 lbs. Energy Efficient 24 Volt DC motors. One year warranty.

Kokido Klean-Stream Automatic Robotic Swimming Pool Vac Cleaner | K900CBX/US

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Bagless design traps debris in the debris compartment, making cleaning a breeze

For above ground pools up to 24 feet in diameter

Fine mesh filter screen filters fine particles

Cable length: 39 feet

Filtration capacity: 4,490 gallons per hour

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Making My Playlist: Don’t Touch That Dial

By Scripty.

The stalwart was the size of a kid’s shoebox. Roughly seven inches high, four inches deep and eight inches across. The left half of it comprised the speaker, while the right side housed the on/off switch, volume & tone dials, a tuning dial and station maps. The radio sat on the right of two twin shelves off the cabinetry above our kitchen sink. The left shelf had a Mother Mary statue and whatever small plant my mother was over-watering at the time. There may have been an ashtray or small Tupperware cup holding loose coins holding court with the doomed plant.

The radio was in our kitchen from at least the time I was born. Recently, my dad claims he bought it at a Radio Shack in 1972. For all my sisters and I know, it came from ether and just emerged on that shelf when the house was built by my grandfather and great-uncle. I don’t even remember where it was plugged in. When my folks moved in 1994, I presume the warhorse was left behind, becoming ubiquitous to the house like the coved ceilings or shaded porch. The radio never teetered on that small shelf, or gave any sense of imbalance. It was safe, reliable and absolutely unremarkable.

Looking back, it was in fact an amazingly boring radio. Boxy and uncool as a household electronic could be, its origin was probably like most of my parent’s belongings. This normally meant it was either a garage sale find, or something given quite un-imaginatively but lovingly as a gift.

My best guess is this was a 1969 Realistic MTA-Model 11 AM/FM Radio. I would not be surprised if somewhere, this very radio still worked, regardless of usage levels. This device existed to do two things well. The first was to work, day after day, year after year, decade after decade.

The second was to work best in my mother’s ideal kitchen environment. The radio was to play at a modest level. Not too loud - heavens no. In fact it was never to play loud. But yet not too soft, as there were three children wearing out the yellow-orange tile linoleum kitchen pathway through the kitchen, between our backdoor and living room. Not medium either – it was to be played a smidge below medium. That was the volume and the volume was that. My mother didn’t ask for much, but us not touching that radio was one of those items.

This acute volume was necessary to my mother’s routine. Daily she would be the first one to wake, then she’d get a teakettle of hot water boiling. Two slices of toast would be topped, usually with butter but occasionally with some Smuckers jelly. Coffee meant Maxwell House instant grounds, a modest teaspoon of sugar and enough milk to bring the drink a half-centimeter below the rim of her coffee cup.

My father was a fireman, so his mornings were either spent rushing to the firestation, preparing to leave the firestation waiting for his replacement, or sleeping in from his constant workload. So my mother and her routine set forth our mornings.

Every morning she would read the vast sum of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, poring over the front section, the metro section – especially the obituaries, the sports and comics. The order she read them varied, usually whatever looked bleakest captured her attention. That might be a murder, the recent Cleveland sports atrocity or bad news for Judge Parker. Then she was off to make some lunches, race through getting herself ready and us kids prepped for school. Sometimes there was a third slice of toast, or perhaps letting our dog out the backdoor.

This routine took time. Normally, she started around 5:45am - but often earlier. Given these early hours and the house being a classic postwar bungalow – her discretion led to the radio’s volume being this modest level. She’d hear the top news and light rock, finding zen her before the day took shape.

My two older sisters shared the upstairs, while I was assigned the cozy bedroom between the main floor’s kitchen and bathroom. Not only did this room sit as a breezeless hotbox in the warm months, it bracketed the two noisiest rooms of the house. The smacking of the screen door (as my mom let our mutt Daisy out) was yet another noise that I remember serving as an unofficial alarm clock. What I mean is that there were many, many mornings that my mom and I shared a very early breakfast: her and I, two meager breakfasts, the morning paper and that radio. Sometimes I’d share in the white toast but normally it was cereal and 2% for me.

That radio station would change every so often, if by often - we meant every other Olympics. These channels would be of the Casey Kasem Top 40 variety, some soft light rock with some pop sensibility. I was too young to know the world of more definitive rock was out there, but I wasn’t being denied content either. As I knew it, the radio existed to play the likes of Billy Joel, Rod Stewart, Elton John, America, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, along with the Bee Gees or even some Jim Croce or Dan Fogleberg.

I was born right at our nation’s bicentennial, so these morning encounters became frequent in the early 1980s and continued for the next decade. Some mornings few words would be exchanged, but it was not due to lack of love or warmth. I respected her routine, and I was more than happy to scour the daily box scores of the sports page (Indians CF Brett Butler is among the AL’s top five in triples, and Harold Baines leads the majors in GWRBI!) or attempt to discern the JUMBLE answers before everyone else. The sports page could disappear when my father’s Metamucil-fueled decampment necessitated, although he did settle for the crossword on many occasions. As I said, I was the youngest so it was best for me to embrace that morning détente before my junior rank was called front and center.

There were other radios and sound systems in the house. The living room had a console stereo system. This stereo cabinet had a turntable that would pick up an album and turn it over. Then the turntable would move the LP and play an LP below it. But I recall it working less and less over the years, its top soon shuttered and then it served as a catch-all for our family’s clutter. Sometime after I started elementary school it disappeared.

Via my sisters, I inherited a smaller phonograph. The photograph was in something akin to a typewriter case, a orange-red box about 16 inches square. This had one speaker and played an assortment of 45’s my sisters gave me. St. Elmo’s Fire, Tainted Love, Hey Mickey, and such were part of a 20-30 disc collection they gave me. But the youngster in me had no idea the record needles were that fragile and after breaking a number of them, my mother had enough and away that went.

Our basement had a rec room, with slate tiles and a very cold and sometimes wet floor. If we didn’t empty the dehumidifier bucket, the basement and furniture down there developed a peculiar funk but my mother trained us well to empty that with regularity. We sometimes had some soccer or battleball-type games down there, along with a Big Top Pinball machine that my Dad got in 1980. At some point a modest 8-track player was down there but I only recall there being a few tapes for it that we ever played. I know there were some with movie music, as some Star Wars shootout music and another with the Rocky theme, along with your Captain & Tennille yacht-rockish fare.

The garage had a General Electric transistor, that was perched on a thin shelf in a odd manner designed to bring in the right AM stations so my dad could hear the Indians or whatever he wanted. Although he was constantly working on our fleet of jalopies, he rarely used the radio while working on them. The radio came on mainly at the end of a work session, where we might be fixing a new outlet on an extension cord, or stripping the copper or brass of something before we sent it to the garbage. Cleaning up the garage floor was a constant affair, as sawdust was sprinkled on the oil drippings to keep us from stepping in the slicks.

But the kitchen radio was the main cog of our AM/FM needs. It was also played after family dinners, when my siblings and I were on kitchen detail. We had no dishwasher appliance, so it was standard operating procedure for my sisters and I to do the dishes and clean the table afterwards.

Deana, my oldest sister, would start with a few pots and pans while my other sister Marcy and I cleaned off the table and managed the leftovers. Then a formula of the oldest washing, the middle child rinsing and yours truly drying. All dishes were to be dried and returned to the cabinets. Once all the dishes were washed and rinsed, the drying and putting away became communal. I was the youngest and worst at the dishes, so I was assigned the plates, salad bowls and drinking glasses. These I could do without leaving some water on them.

My parents would disappear after dinner, re-runs of M*A*S*H or The Rockford Files awaited them. But we were permitted to turn the radio on for the dishes. Eventually we tired of the soft rock mainstays, as child cannot live on Bread and Herb Alpert alone. We weren’t supposed to touch the dial or volume, as the decades of use had tempered the dials to love their home settings. Other stations and volumes could work, but not necessarily with ease. But my sisters were daring and would change the dial, usually to the nearest alternative. These were fun nights but sooner or later they’d forget to change the dial back and mother would set things straight when her morning routine was greeted with an unfamiliar disk jockey.

And so that radio stayed, and played, for years and years. My father told me bought that from a Radio Shack in 1972. Mom said they sold it at a garage sale when they left the house in 1994.

There are many more formative music experiences for me, but I think it started with that radio. Unobtrusive playlists and mild volume made it the background music for my first years. My parents moved to their current residence in the fall of 1994, and the new house had a radio set in the kitchen wall. My mom has it set to her station, and she still reads the paper every morning. She’s retired so the routine starts later in the morning, but those songs remain the same.

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7 Time-Sucking Remodeling Mistakes You’ll Wish You Could Erase

It may see counterintuitive, but a rigid schedule can really mess things up.

One of the things that drives up remodeling costs (and frustration levels!) are delays. And these delays are often caused by ignorance on the homeowner’s part.

It’s that old axiom: You don’t know what you don’t know.

Until now.

Here’s a list of time-sucking mistakes homeowners often make (so you don’t have to).

#1 Designing Before Budgeting

You think you can afford that luxurious marble countertop — until you talk to the fabricator. It’s $2,000 over budget, and there’s no room to squeeze. If you’re already past the design phase, that’s a brutal discovery requiring a serious re-think — and extra time you don’t have at this stage of the game.

“There are an infinite number of design possibilities, but as soon as you pick a budget, seven-eighths are gone,” says Charles Rinek, who owns a remodeling and custom construction firm in Palm Coast, Fla. “Concentrate on the eighth that is appropriate with your budget.”

Know your budget. Then follow your dreams.

#2 Indecision

Even the design-challenged can create a stunning kitchen with Pinterest on their side. But the breadth of options might create dismay — and delay — if you keep finding a better backsplash.

“Over-analysis becomes paralysis,” says Annmarie Bhola, who co-owned a remodeling company. “Now you spend all this time watching shows, and looking through Pinterest, and before you know it, oh my gosh, now I have all this data. Which should I choose? Should I go with light or dark?”

And then, the paint color isn’t right. So now you’ve got to rethink your complete color scheme.

Don’t be that homeowner. Once your design is finalized and construction is under way, consider your choices set in stone, or you might find yourself days, even weeks behind schedule when workers are waiting on you to decide.

#3 Scheduling Work Before Materials Are On Site

You might have allotted enough time for each step — but if what you need isn’t there when you need it, all the scheduling in the world isn’t going to make up for that lost time.

Before scheduling workers to install your new cabinets and appliances, make sure the materials will be there for them. Don’t just allocate installation time; know how long it will take to ship your farmhouse sink. (Another related point: Know your contractor’s schedule, too, so you won’t be dismayed when he can’t come the day your cabinets arrive.)

Bhola says her common practice is to order everything ahead of time, to know the delivery dates, then to schedule contractors to start after that date.

#4 Choosing to Live in the Mess

Remodeling is messy — dust everywhere, your pots and pans scattered, and living spaces become storage spaces.

No one expects you to be Martha in the midst of a home makeover, but too much disorganization will hog your time because you can’t find anything. Next thing you know, you’re a day behind because you couldn’t find the installation guide for the dishwasher.

As part of your project plan, include a strategy for a temporary kitchen and all the stuff that needs a new home while construction is happening. And be sure to plan time to move it all so a) you don’t end up dumping everything in the nearest clear spot, or b) delaying the start of demolition, which means you’ll be starting out with a #fail.

#5 Not Paying Attention to Permits

Your Uncle Joe swore he didn’t pull a permit for his kitchen remodel, and everything turned out fine. But if an inspector raises an eyebrow on a drive around the ‘hood, skipping this essential step could cost you months of inspections and repairs.

Give your local building department a heads-up. Plus, permits ensure your renovation is to code, catching any dangerous (or deadly) errors, like faulty outlets and improper plumbing.

Just make sure to budget time for the inspection.

“You can’t move forward with anything until it’s been inspected,” Rinek says. “God forbid he doesn’t show up until 4 p.m. and he doesn’t like your work. All that time adds up.”

#6 Not Doing a Test Run on Materials

That soft teal was sure to make your subway tile pop. Until it didn’t. Give every paint, tile, and wood type a test run, otherwise, you might find yourself not liking the results, and then find yourself falling behind schedule while you pick the replacements.

For paint, Harris recommends covering a few inexpensive canvases in your favorite colors and leaving them in the room for a few days to help you decide. Do this long before workers come on site. As for cabinets, he suggests you “get a whole door.” You can’t see what a cabinet “really looks like from a three-by-three sample.”

#7 A Too-Rigid Schedule

It might seem counterintuitive, but sometimes, your best choice is to just suck it up and cause a delay — especially if you don’t want regrets later.

“Time is almost always the reason why kitchen remodeling mistakes happen,” says Evan Harris, a San Diego real estate investor.

If you do start falling behind schedule because of unexpected surprises (darn carpenter bees — on top of hurricane weather, really?!), you might be tempted to try and make up the time.

But there’s where the danger lies, says Harris. That’s when you end up with sloppy work that may not stand the test of time: cabinets that aren’t level, a floor that wasn’t allowed to dry completely between coats and loses its luster too soon, a sloppy paint job. Cue future problems and expenses.

His advice: Budget even more time than you think you need for every step — and you might even finish early, in plenty of time to plan your housewarming.

AUTHOR: Jamie Wiebeis a writer and editor with a focus on home improvement and design. Previously, she worked as a web editor for “House Beautiful,” “ELLE Decor,” and “Veranda.”

ARTICLE: 7 Time-Sucking Remodeling Mistakes You’ll Wish You Could Erase

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All these High-efficiency heaters Allow You to turn down the family thermostat when heating your chambers, supplying Atmosphere, and reducing your Electricity Bills

In colder climates, heating accounts for about twenty-one of an employer's yearly utility charge, that explains precisely why the majority are trying to find thriftier approaches to remain toasty. Free-standing pellet stoves and inserts that fit in an existent fireplace certainly are still an ever more common resolution. They look just like traditional wood stoves nevertheless operate much like a furnace that is modern. You want just fill out the cooker's hopper with pellets created from compressed sawdust, place its own toaster and sit back, and then make comfy. A mechanical auger residue the pellets to some burnt off pot, at which they're incinerated at this a high temperature that they make no more vent-clogging creosote and incredibly little leaves or ashes that will keep the indoor and outdoor atmosphere cleanser. The very optimal/optimally element is that they truly are about twice as successful at heating the household as old wood stoves who have never yet been certified from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and therefore are significantly more effective compared to fireplaces.

Depending upon your own residence's dimension and design, a pellet cooker can supplement the present heating system or serve as the only real supply. And, irrespective of its own work-horse standing, pellet stoves arrive in a variety of designs to match virtually any interior design. Continue reading to get This Old House's expert advice about installing, and shooting up one of these brilliant energy-wise heaters.

Hint:

Pellet stoves heating your house much enjoy a furnace will do while additionally supplying a fire to collect.

Pellets are mechanically fed by the storage hopper to a burnt off pot, developing a continuing fire which needs no interruption.

Heat-exchange tubes: send out atmosphere warmed by firing in a chamber.

Hopper:

Outlets pellets to become burnt-off.

Convection admirer: Circulates atmosphere by way of heat-exchange tubes and right into an area.

Burn off bud: retains pellets such as combustion.

Auger: Feeds pellets out of hopper to burn up marijuana, at which they're ignited.

Ash pan: Collects stays of Allergic pellets.

Grille: Allows place atmosphere to be hauled in by convection admirer.

In-take port Pulls outside atmosphere in to burn off the pot.

Exhaust port: melts gas fumes

How can they really cost?

About £1000 to £5,000 to get a pellet cooker or an add, depending on size, style, and heating output, and yet another £ 300 or so to your port pipe or chimney lining.

Do It Yourself or Employ an expert?

If you don't comfortable slicing holes in the own house to your ventilation, make setup into these experts. Pipes can operate out vertically an outside wall, either vertically throughout the roof, or the chimney up when adding a fit. Expect to pay for £ 250 to £1000, depending on the intricacy of the project.

Just how much cleanup?

Pellet stoves make a very small fraction of this ash developed with an old-fashioned stove or fireplace, therefore cleaning is far less frequent. If consumed each day, empty the ash-pan one time each week.

Is there any government benefits to purchase them?

Some nations offer property- or - income tax refunds; a few, for example as for example NewYork, do not charge income tax on pellets. Seek advice from a country's section of vitality to get the details.

The largest gap in between a pellet cooker as well as its own principal competitor, a wood stove, is the fact that, indoors, the pellet cooker is really a hightech device using a circuit board, a thermostat, and even enthusiasts--each one of that come with each other to heating up your distance economically. Below will be the additional important differences in between them both.

Effectiveness

Pellet: Sixty to eighty percent of gas has been changed into heat on the house.

Wood: 30 to eighty percent (high-end will be to get EPA-certified stoves created right after 1990).

Care

Pellet:

High-quality pellets restrict ashpan clean-up into after per week or even not. Scrape the burn bud per week to eliminate gas residue and unburned pellets. Sterile and inspect vents in the beginning of the heating system.

Wood:

Eliminate ash each one to 3 times. Clean the chimney and then inspect the cooker along with the doorway gasket at the start of the heating system. Pellet: incredibly little smoke; drainage has been made outside using a buff by means of a flat or vertical port pipe. Wooden: An inactive platform demanding a perpendicular chimney therefore that smoke may grow and flow outside.

Gasoline availability

Pellet: Locate 40-pound luggage of pellets in home centers and grocery and hardware merchants in chilly climates. Traders can even send pellets from the lot. Wood: You could possibly be able to crop your own hard-wood, nonetheless, nevertheless, it has to be properly experienced. In addition, it is marketed from the package at merchants or from the cable from tree-care specialists.

Gasoline storage

Pellet: bag of pellets needs to really be retained indoors to safeguard against dampness infiltration. Wooden: wooden could be piled outside undercover and off from your home to prevent damage from termites.

This is really a tiny tablet computer made from timber waste, largely sawdust. Pellets possess a low humidity content material, 5 to ten percent, in comparison to 20 percent for experienced endometriosis. In a few places, you can discover pellets created from switchgrass or even cornstalks. Corn kernels may likewise be utilized instead of pellets.

Performance is affected by your residence's design, insulating material, and regional weather, however broadly speaking 5,000 BTUs of flame power can heating 200-square toes. To get a particular game for the area, truly have a trader trip your house and urge aversion. Just continue in mind that the heat out of the cooker is going to be focused in chambers nearest to where by it truly is put in. If used for supplemental heating, 1 trick will be to set the stove in close proximity to a chimney recurrence port and also run on the furnace fan to circulate warmed air all through your property. A ceiling fan having its own blades spinning into inverse may additionally help disperse warmed air.

Hint: Pairing a cooker for action about the trader's flooring is at least as essential as visiting you. In case the whir of the lovers along with even the hum of this auger engine disturbs you, then find yet another version.

Whilst the only real grills to get a 2,000-square-foot household in a chilly weather, expect to spend £3,000 to get and put in the newest cooker, and £ 980 for 4 heaps of pellets. Enough time that it can take to your cooker to cover attention off depends on your own present heating fuel.

Oil

Runs £1,857 per day or 877 significantly more compared to pellets. It's possible to split in about 3 decades.

Electrical Energy

Fees about £2,306 per the calendar year, or £1,326 significantly more compared to pellets. Expect a yield at your expense annually three.

Natural gasoline

This gasoline is much cheaper, at £ 623 a year, however in the event that you should be now utilizing a fireplace or even an old wood-stove for supplementary warmth, then you are going to lay aside at the long haul by switching to pellets. Investing in Your Closet Free-standing pellet stoves, like This Harman XXV version, possess a minimum footprint at a space. They may typically be placed inch to 3 inches out of the back wall socket and 6 to 2 inches out of side-walls.

Risk-free clearances

Because of the warmth they make, pellet stoves need to really be at least 3-6 inches out of household furniture and draperies and set from their key foot traffic locations, especially in families with young children.

Venting

The exhaust pipe, that can head directly outside an outside wall or upward by way of the chimney or roof, needs to be closely secured to prevent flue gases from penetrating your dwelling. A second ingestion line delivers outside air for combustion.

Power distribution

Just about all pellet stoves require a closeby socket to conduct both the buffs, knobs, along with circuit-board. In case the cooker can be your own only heater, then look at adding a battery backup (about £ 300) if your power is outside.

Floors security

Pellet stoves ought to rest to a non-combustible surface area, such as ceramic or stone tile, to safeguard against errant embers. A pad needs to extend 6 inches beyond the entranceway.

A traditional fireplace looks excellent, nonetheless, it is really a poor heating. The majority of the fire's heat also warmed air in the rest of one's residence, goes directly up the chimney.

To completely change your fireside in an efficient dial, you're able to suit the fire-box having a pellet-stove fit, like the Harman P35i version exhibited in the left-side. A trader is able to assist you in finding a device and also a metal encircle to best match your fireside's measurements. However, because a metallic lining has to be fitted in the chimney to get ventilation, setup is best left for some chimney specialist. This job will even have to get approved with means of a zoning inspector until the cooker might be operated.

You may find equally freestanding stoves and folds to get an existent fireplace to match both traditional and modern day inside areas. Here Are a Few of our favorites

This vintage-look cooker includes a massive fire-box comparative to the medium-size framework. Even the ash-pan is fitted using drawer slides to facilitate clean up.

About £3,700 with this particular 45,000-Btu version, in matte black just

Even the 40,000-Btu cooker comes with a 50-pound hopper capacity along with also an ash-pan sizable sufficient to burn up a slew of pellets until it needs to be drained.

About £3,600, in matte gloss or black brownish

When attached to HVAC ducts, then the cooker's builtin fan leads hot atmosphere to additional chambers at your home. Has a handheld remote controller.

About £5,300 with this particular 40,000-Btu version, in crimson, white-yellow or yellow

The castiron fit, that extends just 9" into the fireside, features a 55-pound hopper capacity and also a classical weathered encompass.

About £2,800 with this particular 34,000-Btu version, in gloss dark, white, black or brownish

This souped-up cooker includes a huge glass doorway, also a 60-pound hopper capacity, and automated cleaning cycles which cut up-keep.

About £4,600 with this particular 51,000-Btu version in gloss brownish, or $4,300 in gloss dark;

This multifunctional 34-inch heater looks like an aged pot-bellied wood-stove. Its dimension and 27,000-Btu output help it become perfect for smaller areas.

The machine includes an LCD panel to track the cooker's operation, and also a whisper-quiet cooling system buff and auger motor.

About £4,300 with this particular 43,000-Btu version, in gloss black or brownish

The Pellet Fuels Institute includes 2 ranges such as pellets: superior, that will be generally manufactured from just timber, also conventional, that comprises a bark. '' Top quality pellets are somewhat slightly more expensive than conventional--about £5.50 to get a 40-pound tote-- but they develop significantly fewer ashes. The following indication of quality could be the number of penalties or dust, so in the base of the tote; yet there ought to be over 0.5 percent, that turns out to half per cup. Any more dust may make wrapped ash balls, referred to as clinkers, which obstruct airflow into the cooker. The previous variable is salt material; pellets have to consume under 300 parts per million (ppm) to guarantee an efficient burn-off.

That you really don't want resources to do the flame, however, a couple choice equipment may improve the look and functioning of one's pellet cooker.

Log collection

Take the look of the wood-burning flame by organizing ceramic logs round the pellet burn off bud. These pictures come out of Lopi, however, many additional cooker manufacturers designing collections to his or her own units, far too.

ABout £ 85

Supply the atmosphere weathered moisture using a steamer shade. All these lattice-style castiron ones using a red enamel complete additionally add a pop of color to a cooker.

About £ 40 (little) and £ 60 (big)

A lot more bewitching compared to the usual plastic tote with a cooker, these old-timey coal scuttles possess a spoonful and also dual grips which ensure it is a breeze to put pellets into the hopper.

About £ 40 for stainless steel and $ 3-5 for copper plate

Assemble your own personal or pick from the variety of premade pads at a cloth and layout to accommodate your own personality. We love that this western flagstone only using a running-bond design and style.

Commencing at £ 346

When paired using a transmitter which tracks room and stove temperatures, a distant permit you to correct heat output in the armchair. This version works just using Napoleon stoves, but many producers offer a corresponding installation.

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Hi! This blog is a life saver haha! I have a little question; I'm going to be looking for apartments soon and it's my first time ever being away from home,,, is there anything I should look out for in general? Thank you!

Hey I’m so glad I’m helping! I have been meaning to write a post of this nature for a long time, so thank you for asking. Here. We. Go.

Apartment Hunting 101

Need: Dishwasher, pet friendly, heat included.

Won’t: First floor apartment, all or mostly carpeted apartment, no closet space.

Rent - Let’s say you’re living with a roommate, and your rent is only $500 per month.

Electric - My electric expense is $60 a month for a one bedroom. Once again, you’re living with a roommate so let’s say that you pay half of that. $30.

Internet - $30 a month internet only. Please don’t waste your money on cable. Just use your mom’s Netflix account.

Travel expenses - I spend about $85 a month on gas. Let’s say you use public transportation and spend around $100.

Food - Figure you’ll be spending $100 per person each month. So that’s another $100.

Misc expense: Let’s just add an additional $50 worth of expenses on. Because you never know what’ll happen.

Craigslist: Obviously

Drive-bys: Literally drive around until you find a cool looking apartment complex. Find their rental office and go right in, this is how I found my first apartment.

Your college: The Dean’s Office will have a list of apartment offerings to give kids who don’t qualify for on-campus housing.

This Site: A list of the top ranked apartment hunting sites.

Not contacting you within one day of leaving them a message. Disregarding the weekends.

Not showing up when they say they will.

Repeatedly telling you that you’re “young” or “inexperienced”.

Telling you that the apartment “is good for college kids” or “a good first apartment” (that just means it’s a shit hole).

If they tell you that the apartment has a large turnover (people are leaving for a reason).

If you speak with one person on the phone, and meet a different person who shows you the apartment.

If they can’t or refuse to give you the exact rent amount.

If they tell you that have to “run some numbers” based on your history. An apartment’s rent should be the same for everybody.

If they can’t answer basic questions about service providers for the apartment.

Your older brother

Your boyfriend/girlfriend

Your Aunt Meredith

Your second cousin

Your friend who can scream really loudly

Your Mother

Your Step Mother

Your old nosey neighbor who smells like cats

Literally anyone you can trust

Bribe them with chocolate, I don’t care. Take someone with you! If you absolutely cannot find anyone to go with you, then you need to take additional precautions. Here are some options:

Kitestring

“Share My Location” on your Iphone

Pepper Spray

Posting to Facebook the address you are going to and when you are expected to arrive and leave.

Rescheduling your appointment to a date and time when you can be accompanied

Checklist

Tuck this list in your back pocket and consult it when the person showing you the apartment is not looking.

Expense related

How much is the rent?

Is the rent just the rent, or are there any amenities included? Some apartments include heat, hot water, or electric expenses.

Is hot water included (if the apartment has a washer/dryer in it, then the water is probably a separate expense)?

What Internet service providers are available?

What electric service providers are available?

Do I have to pay for garbage removal?

What is the average electric expense that other renters deal with?

Ask when rent is due. Find out what the rent check procedure is.

Basic

What type of heating/cooling is provided?

What appliances are in the kitchen? *If there is no oven or fridge and you are required to buy your own then run*

What is the apartment complex turnover rate?

Do you have a choice of carpet vs. hard wood floors?

Will window blinds be provided? *If the apartment complex won’t pay for something as simple as window blinds then the landlord is a cheapskate and can’t be trusted*

Is there a “curfew”? Most apartments have a time of night when all the tenants are supposed to be quiet. This is generally not enforced.

What will your address be?

Additional

Is any furniture included?

Is there a Laundromat in the complex? If not where is the closest one?

Similarly, is the Laundromat in the complex card operated or quarter operated? Do you have to pay a fee for the card? Is there a quarter dispensing machine?

Will you be given a free parking permit? *If parking is not free then run*

Ask about local shopping and gas stations.

Ask where your mailbox will be.

Ask what their pet policy is. (some apartment complexes charge an fee)

Ask what their policy on repainting/decorating is.

Ask what their maintenance request policy is.

Ask where the nearest dumpster is.

How often does the complex loose power?

Is there a nearby police station or fire department?

General check

Check all cabinets (for bug infestations or mouse droppings or that they open properly).

Open all the windows and check to see that there are screens installed. Especially important for us cat owners! If there are no screens- are they going to install screens before you move in?

Check that all the light switches work.

Check that the water turns on.

Flush the toilet.

Check all the closet space (for size, mold, and water damage).

Check how all the doors are set (some apartments will put doors in incorrectly and they’ll never close properly).

Check the outlets (bring a phone chord and plug it in).

Check any balcony access.

Take a look at the paint- is it chipped? Is it stained? Will they be repainting?

Knock on the walls to see how hollow they are (hollow walls require studs if you want to hang anything up).

Check that none of the floorboards are sticking up/creaking.

Check for nails and screws in between hardwood floor, tile and carpet (I’m not even kidding).

Check your phone to see how much cell service you have.

Can you hear any neighbors? Could you hear them in the hallway?

Final Decision

During the day: Do a drive-by of your prospective apartment to see what it looks like during the day. Is it safe? Are there lots of people standing around outside? Is it loud?

Additional Resources

NYC Renters: This post is designed for NYC Renters, but the points are still valid even if you’re not renting in NYC. A must read!

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