#extra large storage unit

[jamesvince9898]

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With options for storage units with power, our warehouse units can also function as workshops or temporary workspaces. Whether you’re storing equipment for your business or need a place to work on projects, our units provide the flexibility and convenience you need.

Our warehouse storage solutions are designed with accessibility in mind, making it easy for you to load and unload your items as needed. We understand that every business or individual has unique storage needs, which is why we offer customizable options, including XL storage units and units with power to accommodate everything from large machinery to delicate equipment.

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Our XL units are ideal for businesses or individuals with a need for significant storage space, whether it’s for construction materials, farming equipment, or large personal items like furniture or vehicles. We offer units with power, which can serve as convenient workshops for those needing access to electricity for tools or equipment.

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These spaces are perfect for those who need a blend of storage and workroom facilities. Whether you need space to repair your boat, work on your RV, or simply store and access your belongings conveniently, our shop and storage solutions can be customized to meet your needs.

Conclusion: Choose South Town Storage, SD for Secure and Convenient Storage Solutions

When it comes to storing your most valuable items, South Town Storage, SD offers a wide range of options to suit every need. From dedicated camper storage and RV storage to large and extra-large storage units for boats and oversized equipment, our facility is equipped to handle it all. With additional options like storage units with power, warehouse storage, and convenient shop spaces, we provide the flexibility and security you’re looking for.

[ottawarealtor]

Happy Thursday and First day of June!

Checkout our hot new listing in Riverside south which sits on one of biggest corner lots in the area and backs onto a park making making it the perfect home with kids and a growing family! You don't find lots like this anymore and walking distance to some great schools.

4440 WILDMINT SQ, Ottawa K1V 1N6

Listed For Sale at $712,880 MLS#1343303

3 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Fully finished basement/end unit corner

No Rear Neighbors / Park Setting

Welcome Home to 4440 Wildmint Square with this Exquisite 3-bedroom end unit townhome located in the sought-after Riverside South. Situated on a one of the biggest corner lots in the area, this home offers privacy and tranquility with no rear neighbors, except for a beautiful park right behind it. The main floor boasts a open concept living & dining room with gas fireplace with access to backyard deck, a stylish updated white kitchen with plenty of cupboard and counter space, large breakfast bar and a walkin pantry for extra storage. Upstairs, you'll find a luxurious primary bedroom with large closet, along with two more good sized bedrooms and a stunning full bathroom with jacuzzi tub and standup shower. The fully finished lower level provides flexible space that can be used as a home office or a cozy family room . With its convenient location near parks and Walking distance to public, French & two Catholic schools this home is perfect for any size family. Updated and Move in ready

Book your showing today!

#ottawa#firstofjune#riversidesouth#forsale#realtor#realestate#soldbysorin#KellerWilliamsIntegrity#endunit#cornerlot#justlisted#riversidesouthrealestate#wildmintquare#sorinvaduvarealestate#townhome#endunit

[brehaaorgana]

From the book Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD:

Putting a coat on the back of a chair by the door is fine, but if you prefer, use coat hooks and a large catch-all basket for dropping keys, hats, gloves.

Small bookcase end-table next to the couch to store craft projects, books, and other things being worked on for easy access.

Add a storage unit near the dining room table to transition between eating and working there.

Daily toiletry items should be stored in a basket that you can move easily

Extra toiletries and medicine cabinet items go in open shelf/basket storage so they can be seen and used easily. If items no longer fit, purge the excess. Don't obscure the view!

If you disrobe in the bathroom, place a tall hamper in there.

Keep a set of cleaning supplies in each bathroom

Edit: I also have this post on budgeting with ADHD + feel free to check my tags, coz I am trying to remember to tag as needed for this stuff. :)

[sleepynoons]

togame x afab!f!reader (characters aged up), nsfw, 18+, not beta read

cw: marathon sex, unprotected sex, oral (receiving), slight face riding, subdrop + dubcon (not intended but could be interpreted as so), one slap on the ass, cum eating, fingering, descriptions of violence + pain + blood

notes: the underground fighter/fight club!au that no one asked for. i've never seen the movie either, so literally, take everything – especially the fight scene in this one-shot – with a fucking atom of salt. i was inspired by this lovely art, and since the manga mentions that togame has limitless stamina... well, i kinda had to do something with that info...

YOU'D EXPECT your boyfriend to be tired out by now. in fact, if you were him, the two of you would have gone to bed hours ago, deep in slumber from the day’s excitement and exhaustion. instead, you’re splayed out on the bed, arms boneless next to you and mouth releasing tired whimpers, as your body rocks along with every deep thrust from jo.

his hands hold onto your hips tightly, pulling you back as he pushes forward, attempting to bury himself ever deeper into you. jo’s always been competitive, and paired with his methodical nature, he’s obsessed with trying to bring the two of you to new heights of sexual pleasure.

how did the two of you end up like this?

your brain’s hazy, clouded by the feeling of jo’s cock kissing that sweet spot inside of you and his teeth nipping and biting at your neck and shoulders. but you try to recall, as a means to hang on, to stay awake for just a little bit longer.

you were invited to watch jo fight for the first time. you weren’t particularly fond of supporting violence, but he had insisted it was something of a casual community event, and it was good for some extra cash and fun prizes. it was also an important part of his life, and since the two of you’ve been dating for a few months now, he wanted to bring you along to meet some of his friends.

when both of you were driving to the club, hosted in an abandoned warehouse on the edge of town, you asked, “aren’t fight clubs illegal?”

he shrugged and said, “number one rule of fight club: don’t talk about fight club.”

you snorted and rolled your eyes. “you already have.” jo chuckled and answered all the questions you had until the two of you arrived.

he guided you toward the entrance and showed you around, pointing out a few coolers for drinks, the bathroom, and the arena itself. several people were already there, catching up and placing bets on the night’s matches.

as you walked around, you overheard someone say, “all my money’s on togame.” you glanced at your boyfriend, but he made no indication that he had heard anything. 

after being introduced to a few of jo’s friends, it was almost time for the match-ups to start. he had explained to you earlier that he would have to leave you unaccompanied as all participants were required to prepare for their rounds in a large storage room, which was essentially a smaller, neighboring warehouse unit. you reassured him that you would be fine, and in the worst case, you would wait for him in the car.

the fights shortly began after your boyfriend left. you watched as challengers came and went, some throwing punches and kicks at each other while others with more experience used their wits and specific techniques. you cringed as fists collided with jaws and feet were swiped off the floor. but everyone, including the fighters, seemed to be enjoying themselves, so you remained in your seat.

after four matches, it was finally jo’s turn.

like all of the other fighters, jo was shirtless and barefoot. everyone in the audience seemed to roar for your boyfriend as he made his way into the ring. when he stepped into the light, you sucked in a deep breath, a little shocked and in awe.

you had never seen jo so excited about anything in his life.

the jo you knew ate so slow that all the food would be cold by the time he was half-finished, preferred to nap on a beach chair instead of swimming in the pool, and hosted gatherings with friends at home to avoid clubbing and drinking out. the person you’ve gotten to know in the past few months seemed to be a wholesome, harmless dork.

but this jo didn’t even spare you a glance. now that he was standing in the ring, he was laser-focused on his opponent, eyes wide with dilated pupils and a wild, animalistic glint in them. it became abundantly clear to everyone in the audience that, no matter what, jo would win.

apparently, jo had amassed quite a bit of a reputation for himself, hence why the fight club was so packed. the hollers and howls from the spectators escalated as jo exchanged blow after blow with his opponent. you watched as your boyfriend ducked a swing, shifted his balance and stepped on one of his opponent’s feet, effectively immobilizing them for a second, before using his shoulder to jab at and ram into the opponent’s solar plexus. the other stumbled back a bit before managing to land a heavy kick to jo’s side, and despite knowing it would leave a nasty bruise, jo didn’t flinch and instead lunged forward, landing a series of punches in quick succession to the other’s face. in a few moments, his opponent surrendered. you finally allowed yourself to breathe, only noticing then that you barely did throughout the fight.

as the referee held up jo’s arm to announce his victory, he finally looked around in search of you. your boyfriend must’ve noticed your stunned expression, so he cocked his head and discreetly nudged his chin towards the exit. intuition told you to wait for him outside.

as you rushed outside, jo easily caught up to you, spinning you around and pinning you to the car. you squeaked as he kissed you deeply, taking away the air you just managed to regain, and pressed his body against yours, the smell of sweat and rusting blood piquing your senses. when he broke away and you thought you had a moment to recollect yourself, he dove back in, sucking on your lips till they bruised and swelled and brushing his hands against your ear, knowing that the touch made you shudder and buckle at the knees. even when your legs gave way, he didn’t relent, and you had to gasp out a “it hurts!” for him to pull away. you watched as he let up, and when the two of you were face-to-face, that wild glint you saw earlier was still apparent in his eyes. but his usual lazy smile returned as he apologized and rubbed at the spot where the car door handle was digging into your skin.

you can’t seem to recall your return home, and even then, you only remember jo haphazardly unlocking his door as you clawed at his t-shirt to take it off. you were still oblivious then to what the night actually held in store.

you’re brought back to the present when jo’s arm suddenly wraps around the front of your shoulders and chest and heaves you up. now, your back is arced backwards, and the slight shift in angle causes you to mewl in pleasure. you’re starting to see white spots in your vision with the way his thick cock stretches your walls apart and pokes at new spots in you that you’ve never discovered yourself.

between pants, jo gulps and asks, “what are you thinking about? am i that bad?”

you want to object, but then he gives you a harsh slap to the ass cheek with his other hand that effectively silences you.

“princess, i won just for you, so give me some attention, yeah?”

you manage to choke out, “for me?” jo reaffirms by pulling almost all the way out, leaving only his tip inside you, and then thrusting himself in again heavily with force so strong you feel it rattle throughout your body. you’ve always known your boyfriend is strong, but today’s fight and sex have exceeded your expectations. you cry out shamelessly and cum unexpectedly that even jo releases a guttural moan when your pussy clamps down on him, and he also finishes.

you collapse onto the bed. faintly, you hear jo apologize, “shit, sorry, babe. didn’t mean to cum inside of you.” he helps you roll over so that you’re lying on your back, and picks your legs up to slide you fully onto the bed. you think it’s the end.

but suddenly, the bed dips at where your feet lie, and your legs are pried apart. jo lines firm kisses along your inner thighs, and you whimper at the feeling of his fingers playing with your folds. he slides the fingertip of his index finger up and down between your folds, causing you to jolt whenever he flicks at your clit.

“jo…,” you whisper. you rest your hands around your boyfriend’s neck, holding onto him in hopes of grounding yourself.

“how about one more, babe? just one more,” he pleads, transfixed at the sight of your messy, wet pussy. his want hasn’t been satiated. he needs to feel you one last time. he begs again, “i won’t put it in, i know you’re sore. i’m going to clean you up, alright?”

the feeling of his warm tongue against your hole erases all of your thoughts and concerns. he’s careful, aware that you’re spent and overstimulated, and he laps at the mixture of his and your cum spilling down and onto the sheets. when he feels your body tensing up, he pauses and presses feather-light kisses instead as he waits for you to relax once more. he then mouths at your folds, sucking one into his mouth and licking softly, then switching to the other. you’re both moaning at the sensation – you because every suckle brings you closer to your high and him because you taste, smell, and feel so sweet and delicious against his tongue. finally, he reaches the top and spreads apart your lower lips with two fingers, admiring the sight of your pert clit throbbing in anticipation and need.

you groan, eager and impatient, when jo stares for too long. you scratch at his undercut to get his attention and whine, “jo, hurry! want your mouth on me!”

obediently, he dips down and gingerly kisses your bud. you shiver at the light touch and cant your hips upward, urging him to continue. jo resumes, alternating between gentle pecks and quick sucks of your clit, which leaves you writhing and compounds your arousal. occasionally, he even hums, and the vibrations pinch at your bud and you yelp in surprise every time. you’re no longer holding onto his shoulders – you’re grabbing and tugging at the curls of your boyfriend’s hair and pressing your clit against his mouth and nose, desperate for release. jo supports your movements as his large, calloused hands cup your ass. lastly, jo adds in his tongue. the erratic, unpredictable switching between all of the different ways he can tease your oversensitive nub quickly sends you over, and as you scream and cum, your thoughts are fully consumed with the sensations of his mouth drinking up your release and his nose nudging against your clit to extend your climax. you’re wantonly rubbing yourself against jo, smearing your pussy messily against your boyfriend’s face, and your eyes roll back as he just takes it and laps at what he can.

“you’re so fucking good to me, princess,” he moans into your pussy. from his words, you feel one last crashing wave of your orgasm, pleasure overwhelming you for a little longer, before it begins to subside.

seeing that you’re coming down from your high, jo pulls away. he licks at his lips, savoring the remnants of your high, and watches as you begin to drift off. jo himself is finally feeling the drowsiness and settles next to you.

even as you’re losing consciousness, he whispers, “this is the best reward, baby.” you nuzzle into his warmth, mumble something incoherent, and fall asleep.

[hometoursandotherstuff]

I like the gated entrance to this home, and it has a pending sale, but I wonder if the buyers will redo the interior or leave it original. The 1976 mid century modern in Beaver Falls, PA is sooo dated, it's extra funky. 4bds, 6ba, $690k.

Check out the large foil-papered entrance hall. They even did the closet doors.

This is a nice living room.

They've got helpful floor plans interspersed with the photos of the rooms, b/c the architecture is very unique.

Perfect spot for a cool organ, drum set, etc.

Step-down to the dining room from the main entrance hall. Looks like 2 deep shelving units behind the glass doors.

Classic pink shower room on the main floor.

Sunny yellow laminate counters and big floral wallpaper pattern that was popular at the time. When my cousin bought his house, it had gigantic red poppies in the kitchen, on the walls and ceiling.

Dinette with lots of storage and the customary MCM desk.

The formal living room features stone and white wrought iron railings.

Den with a built-in shelving unit.

Cool guest powder room. Look at how the sink ties in with the wallpaper.

The layout is a bit complex.

Huge primary bedroom has a vaulted ceiling. I guess you can get up on top of the mirrored wall b/c they put curtains up there.

It has a private balcony.

Wow, shiny gold wallpaper and the sunken tub they liked so much back then.

Look at the furniture in this child's room- classic floral stick-ons.

It was fashionable to wallpaper ceilings, too.

Yowzuh! Look at this foil paper. Love the blue fixtures.

More floor plan.

Finished basement rec room with bar.

Guest bath features a great orange sink.

Plus, a full kitchen.

Walk-in cedar closet.

Several patios.

They didn't show the pool, and from up here it looks like a total loss. The property is huge, though, at 20.87 acres.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/111-Morrow-Rd-Beaver-Falls-PA-15010/94913487_zpid/

[modernism-in-metroland]

Our new Modernism Beyond Metro-Land guidebook features many architects, working in a variety of styles and materials. Walter Segal’s work is unique among them for its focus on self building and use of timber. The borough of Lewisham was the first place to embrace his ideas, which have subsequently spread around the suburbs and beyond. 

After a number of years designing small projects such as houses, flats and offices, largely in brick, Segal began to explore timber construction with a temporary annexe whilst his house in Highgate was being rebuilt, devising a self build system using widely available and low cost materials, in standard units. He saw how anybody could use the system to construct their own homes, and via the anarchist writer and architect Colin Ward, found a sympathetic reception at Lewisham Borough Council. They eventually allowed him some land to start building in Forest Hill, constructing 7 homes in what would be named Segal Close.

Other houses were built in Ormanton Road and Longton Avenue, Sydenham and Elstree Hill, Ravensbourne, all using the Segal method and producing houses built with timber frames and infill panels. Another plot of land was given over for self building in Honor Oak Park, where 13 two-storey timber houses were completed in 1986, and the street named Walter’s Way. 

The borough’s own architects department also took inspiration from Segal's ideas, with the scheme at Brockley Park, next to Segal Close, designed by Geoffrey Wigfall, using mono pitched homes built in brick and finished with timber cladding and grass roofs. Some of the houses feature “pods” at the front, to be used for extra living or storage space, and the estate is grouped around a large green space. 

Segal passed away in 1985 but his ideas persisted with self build projects appearing all around the capital's suburbs, with collaborator Jon Broome continuing the philosophy with his own practice Architype. Self-built projects can be found at Headway Gardens in Walthamstow, Parish Gardens in Greenwich, Eridge Green Close in Bromley and opposite Segal Close in Brockley Park, as well as at many other sites around the suburbs. Walter Segal’s self-build houses will have an extended section in our Modernism Beyond Metroland guidebook, now at 94% of its crowdfunding total. Get your copy here https://unbound.com/books/modernism-beyond-metro-land/

[wanderingsimsfinds]

WanderingSims Fave CC - Living Room

1 - Epiphany Sims34 - 4t3 Sims-KKB Live Wall Mounted Television

2, 5 - Martassimsbook - MXIMS Sony KDL50W800B Wall TV Small & Large

3, 9, 11 - Kale House - MXIMS Conversions (Sony KD44XD7005 A TV, IKEA Tujsig Bench, IKEA Bys TV Unit)

4 - HydrangeaChainsaw - Daisy’s Living Room Minimalist TV Rack

6 - over-waxedbanister - Slox Dimanche Living Coffeetable

7 - HydrangeaChainsaw - Comfy Living Tavolo Coffee Table

8 - SimplyStyling - Suza Jada Hall Sideboard 01

10 - HydrangeaChainsaw - Hotaru Set Hallway Console Table

12 - wondymoon - Zirconium Shelf Unit (TSR)

13-14 - Martassimsbook - Sunday-sims x Raventons Oken Set (Display Cabinet, Clay Island)

15 - Martassimsbook - heurrs Aulum Sideboard

16 - over-waxedbanister - SKAGERAK Vivlio Shelf System

17 - Martassimsbook - 4t3 novvvas Kirsal Set Pt. 2 Shelf

18 - HydrangeaChainsaw - Ajisai Set 5 Tier Wire Shelf

I personally use 12 & 16 for extra storage/pantry space in kitchens

[eleanorandphantom]

OC Loop Introduction: Part 1

^This is our house! It is based off of the Highwic in Auckland, New Zealand

I’ll be introducing the grounds of the loop in this post, so a lot of photos and some historical information! Next part will be the peculiar who live there

(Please keep in mind that this is one of my DR’s, it is very personal and the peculiars who live there are real people from my CR, so I will be using fake names for them for privacy purposes. Also this is very information based, all of this is basically my script lol)

(‼️All photos are from Pinterest or from the web, I do not own any of these photos and some are not historically accurate as their purpose is for inspiration‼️)

anyways onto the intro!!

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Loop date: April 10, 1968

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Hidden in a forest near Lake Wakatipu

The Highwic mansion was built by a wealthy European settler family in the late 1800s, abandoned after a tragedy, and later repurposed as the Ymbrynes’ home

the mansion is surrounded by thick forests

Grounds:

Surrounded with lush gardens, a thickly settled forests, and geothermal hot springs

Underground caverns and tunnel systems beneath the mansion for hiding from Hollowgast

Rooms:

23 bedrooms total, 3 spare bedrooms for passing peculiar or new additions to the group

25 bathrooms, one to each bedroom, one in the kitchen and one in the basement

There are 3 main common rooms

There is one large kitchen

There is an inside greenhouse

Basement:

secret exit that opens into the forest for quick escapes.

hidden storage room for supplies and weaponry

Training services such as 1960’s based exercise equipment

Lookout Tower

The lookout tower, accessible via a spiral staircase, offers a panoramic view of the surrounding forest and Lake Wakatipu. It doubles as a quiet retreat or a signal station for emergencies

Large library

Large attic

A literal ballroom (yes I’m extra)

Here are some photos of the inside of the mansion as inspiration:

Here are more bedrooms and parts of the mansion:

It’s very extravagant, the way our head Ymbryne enjoys it

Our loop was created by two ymbrynes, Miss Raven and Miss Silvereye, as an escape for runaway peculiars

They chose this location due to the thick forests being able to hide them and let them live as themselves

history time ‼️‼️‼️

Life in 1960s New Zealand:

In the 1960s, New Zealand was a nation at a crossroads, straddling its colonial past and an emerging modern identity. It remained a peaceful, agrarian society with strong ties to Britain, but the decade saw the seeds of social, cultural, and political change begin to sprout. Life revolved around close-knit communities, outdoor activities, and a slower pace of living, with the country's lush landscapes offering both tranquility and isolation.

Cultural Landscape The 1960s were marked by the continuation of British customs, but this was also a time when New Zealand started forging its unique identity. Rugby reigned supreme as the national pastime, and the All Blacks were cultural heroes. Cinema and radio brought global trends to small towns, while the country embraced rock 'n' roll and the counterculture movement spreading from the United States and Britain.

However, New Zealand was not immune to the social upheavals of the era. The Maori population, historically marginalized, began to push for greater recognition and rights, leading to early discussions about the Treaty of Waitangi and land reform. Environmentalism was also on the rise, with growing concern for the preservation of the nation’s unparalleled natural beauty.

Technological Life Daily life was simpler, with rotary phones, black-and-white televisions, and radios being staples in most households. Cars were becoming more common, but in rural areas, horseback riding or walking was still a way of life. Electricity was widespread, but indoor plumbing was still a luxury in some isolated areas.

Peculiar History in New Zealand Hidden beneath the idyllic surface, peculiar life in 1960s New Zealand was thriving in secrecy. The peculiar world, wary of the rising tensions of the Cold War and environmental degradation, found New Zealand’s isolation to be a refuge. Ymbrynes had long identified the country as a safe haven, establishing loops in remote forests, islands, and mountainous regions like the Southern Alps.

The peculiar history of New Zealand was intrinsically tied to its Maori heritage. Some Maori legends spoke of peculiar abilities—heroes who could command the wind, transform into birds, or commune with the spirits of their ancestors. These stories often intertwined with tales of the taniwha (mythical water guardians) and other supernatural creatures, giving peculiar children a place in the folklore of the land.

The 1968 Peculiar Community

The peculiar community faced unique challenges during this time. The Cold War paranoia extended to normals in New Zealand, and any unusual sightings of peculiar abilities risked being mistaken for Soviet espionage or experimental technology. There were wights posing as soldiers, picking through children to find peculiars, making it difficult to trust a lot of people outside of the loop.

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Here are some geographically based photos:

(I had to put all the forest-based photos into one photo as tumblr was being mean and I couldn’t upload them individually)

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anyways! That’s all for today :D

I’ll be posting about the peculiars who live here probably tomorrow or Tuesday

See ya!

[velocijupiter]

Kintype Anatomical Diagram - 2024 Revamp!

Thought the old schematic was outdated enough, so here's a new one! Probably not realistically feasible in some parts, so take it more as a fun creative exercise :] More systems have been laid out due to a different style for showing everything.

Text transcript under the cut:

Jupiter DromaeOS - Rough Schematic

Height - 6'1/2" / 198cm

Tail Length - 4'8" / 142cm

Weight - 215lb / 97.5kg

Composition is largely of carbon, with smaller amounts of silicon, gold, iron, water, and other trace elements.

Skeletal System

Compacted carbon for support and structural integrity

Braced in certain areas

Ribs divided to allow movement of storage compartments

Electric System

Provides energy for most bodily functions

A. Power Supply Unit - Allows charging from an external energy grid. Requires power cable

B. Solar Panels - Carbon-perovskite photovoltaics for use when away from an energy grid. Usually hidden under feathers

C. Battery - Lithium-sulfur solid state battery that provides ~48 hours of waketime when fully charged

D. Solid State Drive - Extra storage capacity for important memories and information

E. Graphics Processing Unit - Renders AR and holo-displays, as well as internal simulations and dreams

Circulatory System

Circulates around the body a kind of “blood” made of nanites and liquid coolant. Waste heat ejected through fans on the back of the body

F. Nanite Hub - Pumps nanite blood throughout the body. Also houses a nanite fabricator and programmer

Nervous System

Houses most processing power, tactile sense, and consciousness. Comprised of artificial neurons that require a constant supply of electricity

G. Central Processing Unit - Standard issue synthetic humanoid brain. Structure indicates a nontrivial level of neurodivergence

Digestive System

Processes traditional food and certain kinds of inorganic matter. Essential for self-repair and can have a positive effect on mental state

H. Crusher - For chewing both organic and inorganic matter. Soundproofed by skeletal structure in snout

I. Pseudostomach - Dissolves consumed material with nanites rather than acid

J. Graphene Production Chambers - Produces graphene for use in repairs via flash joule heating. Leftover material deposited in lowest storage compartments for use as printer feedstock

Storage Compartments

Built-in drawers for storing goods and materials. Can be refrigerated via circulatory system

Sensory and Communication Devices

K. Microphones - Ear equivalent, input volume can be adjusted or muted

L. Speaker - Vocal output device, can produce a wide array of sounds and can be modulated

M. Eyes - Light passes through display screens used for visual communication

N. AR lens - Projects private-use visual overlays

O. Retinas - Collects modified light signal and sends to CPU and GPU

P. Wireless Internet Receiver - Fully-controlled access to decentralized internet. Uses secondary displays rather than direct input into CPU

Q. Nostrils & Tongue - Detect presence of chemicals in air and food, output converted into signals directed towards CPU

Rockets

Provide mobility within aerospace

R. Microthrusters - Small ion thrusters for stabilization in microgravity

S. Liquid Fuel/Oxidizer Storage - Frozen when not in use to reduce balance issues

T. Pumps - Carry fuel and oxidizer into combustion chamber

U. Combustion Chamber - Mixes and burns fuel and oxidizer

V. Nozzle - Rocket exhaust exits through soles to create thrust

[writingbyshiloh]

Dirty Little Secret

MDNI

HAUNTED HOEDOWN DAY ONE: taboo au + "i'll be your dirty little secret, if that's what you're into." Raymond Reddington x Reader 

WC: 1.5k

AN: literally my third time writing smut for tumblr so pls be nice. About 1000 words of background/buildup and 500 smut lol, no beta so expect a few mistakes

CW: FEM! Reader, Prisoner reader, SMUT, dub con (just to be safe, Red explicitly says he was never going to kill reader but still), fingering, sex in a shipping crate, possibly OOC Red 

Sometimes you think that you’re smart. You’ve made a small name for yourself, stealing paintings and priceless works of art, without getting caught. You could get into almost any place and leave without anyone knowing, stolen items are the only mark of your presence. Selling stolen works is more risky. Getting shot over someone not wanting to pay, making sure that transportation is undetected without any damages occurring to the objects you're trying to fence. Still, you think you’re pretty good at it.

Victim choice is where your intelligence falls short. You were advised to be extra careful by the buyers with this one. Stealing from any criminal is dangerous, but stealing from someone on the most wanted list, nay, the number one on the most wanted list is absurd. The payoff is great though. The man who hired you had a wife who was intimately involved with Raymond Reddington. You don’t blame her, he is handsome.

“Your drink will just be ready at the end!” the barista informs you. You thank her while moving to the end of the counter. The cafe is fairly empty, you should be able to get your drink quickly and leave before going to your storage unit where you stashed the painting. 

“Those are pretty glasses.”

Your head snaps up, ready to say thanks but the words die in your mouth. 

Oh fuck. Raymond Reddington saw right through your cover. 

You manage to thank him before moving away from the counter to the closest exit. He stops you, grabbing your arm to keep you in place. 

It's useless to try to flee. The grip on your arm is too tight. 

“Your drink will just be ready at the end!” the barista informs you. You thank her while moving to the end of the counter. The cafe is fairly empty, you should be able to get your drink quickly and leave before going to your storage unit where you stashed the painting. 

“Those are pretty glasses.”

Your head snaps up, ready to say thanks but the words die in your mouth. 

Oh fuck. Raymond Reddington saw right through your cover. 

You manage to thank him before moving away from the counter to the closest exit. He stops you, grabbing your arm to keep you in place. 

It's useless to try to flee. The grip on your arm is too tight. 

“Your drink will just be ready at the end!” the barista informs you. You thank her while moving to the end of the counter. The cafe is fairly empty, you should be able to get your drink quickly and leave before going to your storage unit where you stashed the painting. 

“Those are pretty glasses.”

Your head snaps up, ready to say thanks but the words die in your mouth. 

Oh fuck. Raymond Reddington saw right through your cover. 

You manage to thank him before moving away from the counter to the closest exit. He stops you, grabbing your arm to keep you in place. 

It's useless to try to flee. The grip on your arm is too tight. 

You figure you’re in a safe room in some safe house. He apologized while a bag was pulled over your head and someone led you into it. It's large, with a couch, and a few chairs on a rug in the center. A large bar takes up one wall complete with a sink and a fridge. Directly across from the bar is the only door. It locked, but you’re sure you could figure it out. 

He can tell you’re nervous. He's directly across from you on a couch, while you’re in a plush chair pretending to read a book he offered. Something about a bounty hunter in New Jersey. You’ve stopped hiding your body language since it's just the two of you. Leg bouncing while your gaze flicks between the fancy liquor in glass bottles in the bar, Reddington, and the main door. 

You’re not cuffed to anything and have been treated well. Treated supremely better than the man who hired you. You watched Reddington kill him in front of you, keeping you alive as a prisoner for over a week. No torture, water whenever you want, occasional offerings of tea and coffee. Plus the food he's been giving you has been incredible. 

On your millionth round of bar-Reddington-door, he catches your eye.

“I know you’re not going to flee, dear.” 

“Why,” you ask. You still think if you needed to you could pretend to get him a drink, knock him out with a bottle and then flee. There is no one else with the two of you.

“I want to show you something.” He stands, and gestures for you to follow him. You do, rising obediently out of your chair. 

He opens the large door and you’re hit in the face with wind, carrying the ocean breeze. Reddington's hand moves to the small of your back, to stabilize you in case you lose your balance. Thankfully the wind is blowing your skirt against your front, so you don’t have to worry about flashing anyone. Shielding your eyes with your hand you get a better look. 

You’re in a shipping crate, on a boat in the middle of the fucking ocean. There's no way you can escape this. 

Stepping back into the makeshift safe house, you wonder how much time is left in the journey. 

“We still have another two days on the boat, you can play nice for that duration right?” he asks rhetorically while pulling the door shut. 

You turn to go back to your seat, maybe finally being able to start the book. He follows, standing in front of you. 

“Do you know why I’m keeping you alive?” he asks, voice quiet. 

You truthfully have no idea, but decide to venture a guess. 

“You want me to be your dirty little secret? Is that what you're into?”

Truthfully, you wouldn’t mind having sex once more before he decides if he is going to kill you and he is attractive. More of a gentleman than other crime bosses you've met. 

You can tell your words piqued his interest. He tilts his head to the side as if to observe you. He opens his mouth to speak and then closes it. 

“Are you offering sex so I don’t kill you?” he asks. 

“More like trying to have sex before you kill me.” You already put it out in the open, you can’t turn it back on now. 

He’s closer to you now, and you start to back up to give him room. 

“I wasn’t planning on killing you. I actually need your skills to lift a fabergé egg. But your idea.” He pauses while your back hits the bar counter. You didn't even realize he was trapping you until it was too late. 

“Your idea sounds more fun.” 

Placing your hands behind you, you hop up on the bar, legs splaying open, causing your skirt to bunch around your hips. The whole situation is messed up. You’re a prisoner of the FBI’s most wanted criminal. The same man who is kissing your neck, as his hands push your skirt up further to give him more room. 

You dip your head trying to catch his lips. He ignores you, instead fingers ghosting over your underwear, making you choke on your breath. You rock your hips off the counter to assist in him removing the garment before he tosses it on the floor. 

He moves slowly, his hand tracing lines in one of your inner thighs before skipping to the other ignoring where you want him the most. You shift, trying to get friction from anything to relieve the aching feeling between your legs. 

“I thought art thieves were supposed to be patient. God knows you must have staked out my safe house for weeks,” he says, clearly amused that he has you in this position. 

“Yeah, but I did-.” You’re cut off from saying more by his hand slowly drawing tight circles on your clit. 

You press your forehead against his suit-clad shoulder to hide some of your moans. He places a chaste kiss on top of your head contrasting how his finger speeds up as he builds a steady rhythm. 

“You were saying?” he asks. 

“Mhh, yes patient. And, uh, skill of course…” You kept babbling, anything heist-related you could manage to think of in case he decides to stop. You’re so caught up in the feeling of his hands and trying to ramble that you gasp when his other hand teases over your pussy. 

The gasp turns into a moan as you feel his two fingers enter slowly. You savour the stretch and the feeling of being full. All you can do is go slack jaw as you feel him slowly curl his fingers, prodding for what feels best. 

You let out a sharp gasp, when he finds it, your hand grabbing Reddington’s wrist to keep him close.

“Apologies sweetheart, you were saying?”

Your train of thought is abandoned as you chase your high, hips grinding to build a steady rhythm. You know you’re not going to last long. The pleasure keeps building in your lower abdomen. 

“Raymond, I…” you cut yourself off to pull your head off his shoulder. You make a move to kiss him, but it's sloppy, and your lips land off-center. Neither care, you can hardly focus on kissing him, just moaning into his mouth. 

He can feel you tightening around his fingers and moves to nip at your jaw. The feeling of his teeth grazing under your jaw does it. You feel your orgasm build and crest over you, leaving pleasure in its wake. Your nails dig into his arm as you moan. 

Reddington gives you a few moments for you to catch your breath before removing his hands from you, one palm moving to slowly rub your back as your breathing goes back to normal.

“Now my dear, are you ready to discuss the fabergé egg?” Reddington asks, his voice low in your ear. You feel your lips curve into a smile. 

You grab his belt loops and pull him close.  

“Hmm, not yet.”

[digitaldetoxworld]

Building a Computer: The Essential Components You Need to Know

 A pc gadget is made of numerous additives that work together to carry out obligations and execute applications. These additives may be extensively labeled into hardware and software, however in this article, we can attention at the critical hardware additives of a computer. Hardware refers to the physical components of a laptop that you can contact, including the valuable processing unit (CPU), reminiscence, garage devices, and input/output peripherals.

Essential computer components for assembling a custom desktop

1. Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The CPU, regularly referred to as the "mind" of the computer, is one of the maximum important components in any system. It carries out instructions from programs via acting fundamental arithmetic, logic, manipulate, and enter/output operations distinct via the instructions. The CPU is typically housed on a single chip, that is known as a microprocessor. It is composed of more than one cores, which allow it to deal with more than one responsibilities concurrently.

The CPU operates primarily based on a clock speed measured in Hertz (Hz), which defines what number of cycles it is able to carry out per second. Modern CPUs function inside the gigahertz (GHz) range, allowing them to technique billions of commands in keeping with second.

2. Motherboard

The motherboard serves as the critical platform that connects all of the laptop components. It is a large circuit board that homes the CPU, reminiscence, and various other key components. The motherboard lets in verbal exchange among all components of the computer and ensures that facts can tour correctly through the system.

It also consists of diverse growth slots, ports, and connectors for additional components, which include pix cards, community cards, storage gadgets, and peripherals. The motherboard is crucial for the general functioning of a pc and serves as the muse for different components.

3. Random Access Memory (RAM)

RAM is a form of risky reminiscence that briefly stores facts that the CPU is presently the use of or processing. When you open a software in your laptop, it receives loaded into RAM for quicker get right of entry to. The extra RAM a laptop has, the extra packages and records it can cope with simultaneously, resulting in higher average overall performance.

However, RAM is volatile, meaning that it loses all its information whilst the laptop is turned off. Therefore, it isn't always used for long-time period storage of documents or facts. Common styles of RAM consist of DDR4 and DDR5, every presenting upgrades in pace and efficiency over previous generations.

Four. Storage Devices

Storage devices are used to shop data on an extended-time period foundation. The most common forms of garage gadgets in modern-day computers are:

Hard Disk Drive (HDD): An HDD is a traditional garage tool that makes use of mechanical spinning disks to read and write records. While it offers high garage ability at a decrease cost, it's miles pretty slower as compared to more recent technology.

Solid State Drive (SSD): An SSD makes use of flash memory to keep information, supplying lots quicker examine and write speeds than an HDD. SSDs are extra reliable because they haven't any transferring parts, and that they consume much less power.

Hybrid Drives (SSHD): Hybrid drives combine the benefits of both SSDs and HDDs. These drives provide huge storage capacities even as imparting some of the speed benefits of SSD generation by way of the use of a small amount of flash memory.

Optical Drives (DVD, Blu-ray): Although less common in current computer systems, optical drives are used to study and write optical discs. These drives are normally slower and have lower storage capacities than tough drives and solid-country drives.

5. Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

The GPU, or pictures card, is liable for rendering photos, motion pictures, and animations in a pc system. GPUs have grow to be more and more essential as computing has developed, particularly for obligations such as gaming, video editing, 3D rendering, and synthetic intelligence (AI) packages.

The GPU includes thousands of cores designed to address parallel duties, making it far more efficient than the CPU on the subject of graphic-extensive operations. High-performance GPUs are utilized in gaming computers and workstations that require heavy computational strength, which includes the ones utilized in deep getting to know.

6. Power Supply Unit (PSU)

The PSU is responsible for converting electric strength from an outlet into the ideal voltage and current required by using the laptop's inner additives. The PSU regulates the strength to make sure the laptop operates accurately without overloading any parts. The size and electricity ability of the PSU are critical factors while constructing or upgrading a pc, especially if high-performance components like a effective GPU are being used.

Power resources come with exceptional wattage rankings, and it is essential to choose one that offers enough electricity for all additives, including any destiny upgrades.

7. Cooling System

Modern pc components generate heat, in particular excessive-performance processors and pictures cards. Without an effective cooling device, the additives could overheat, leading to decreased overall performance or even harm.

Cooling structures can take the form of:

Air Cooling: The most common and best shape of cooling, in which fanatics are used to dissipate warmth away from additives which includes the CPU and GPU. These lovers are commonly connected to warmness sinks to enhance warmth dissipation.

Liquid Cooling: A more superior cooling solution that makes use of water to transfer warmness faraway from components. Liquid cooling is frequently utilized in high-performance structures wherein air cooling might not suffice.

Passive Cooling: Involves warmness sinks that passively burn up warmness thru physical contact with the thing. Passive cooling is quieter and commonly utilized in less demanding systems.

Eight. Input Devices

Input gadgets are used to have interaction with the computer and provide information. Some of the most commonplace input devices are:

Keyboard: Allows the consumer to enter textual content and instructions into the laptop.

Mouse: A pointing tool used to have interaction with the graphical consumer interface (GUI) of the computer.

Touchscreen: Found in many cutting-edge laptops, drugs, and smartphones, a touchscreen lets in customers to engage directly with the show with the aid of touching it.

Microphone, Webcam, and Others: Other input devices include microphones for voice instructions and webcams for video recording or communication.

Nine. Output Devices

Output gadgets allow the pc to speak information to the person. Common output gadgets encompass:

Monitor: The most common output device for showing the pc's graphical person interface, videos, and images.

Speakers/Headphones: Allow audio output from the laptop, useful for looking motion pictures, paying attention to tune, or taking part in voice calls.

Printers: Convert digital documents into physical form, such as paper copies.

10. Expansion Cards

An expansion card is a further aspect inserted into an expansion slot at the motherboard to feature new competencies to the computer. Common growth playing cards encompass:

Sound Card: Enhances the audio abilities of a computer.

Network Interface Card (NIC): Allows a pc to connect with a community, including Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

TV Tuner Card: Enables a laptop to receive tv signals and display them at the display.

11. Networking Components

In a related world, networking components are important for ensuring that a computer can speak with different gadgets. These components consist of:

Network Interface Cards (NIC): Allows a pc to connect with a stressed (Ethernet) or wireless (Wi-Fi) community.

Routers/Switches: Devices that control visitors among computer systems and devices in a community, making sure records is routed to an appropriate destinations.

Modems: Devices that join a computer or network to the net, normally via broadband services like cable or DSL.

[princeraw1]

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[mariacallous]

As soon as the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, Yuliana Onishchuk knew she had to help her country. News coverage of the initial occupation of the Kyiv region showed that Irpin City and Bucha, just outside the capital, had sustained huge damage, and it was clear to Onishchuk that critical infrastructure would need to be repaired. “I saw the schools, and I was sure that we would have to rebuild them,” Onishchuk says. She saw an opportunity. “I realized: We have to rebuild them in a new way.”

Putting her expertise as an energy lawyer and solar power project manager to good use, Onishchuk set up an NGO, the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation. “I was already in renewables, and I love renewables.” The foundation would help rebuild schools and hospitals and equip them with solar panels, offering them energy independence while at the same time helping Ukrainians understand the importance of clean energy.

Then, in October 2022, Russia started attacking Ukraine’s energy system. Very quickly half of the country’s grid was damaged. In 2023, attacks moved from hitting just the grid to targeting energy production. Millions of Ukrainians faced widespread blackouts across the freezing winter months of 2023.

With the country plunged into energy poverty, designing schools and hospitals with energy independence wasn’t just a smart step on the road to the green transition—it was a vital solution for keeping them functioning during the invasion. And so now, the foundation’s mission is two-fold: to rebuild Ukraine with both sustainability and energy security in mind.

Ahead of speaking at the WIRED & Octopus Energy Tech Summit in Berlin on October 10, Yuliana sat down with WIRED to discuss the foundation’s work. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

WIRED: How badly has Russia’s invasion impacted the energy supply in Ukraine?

Yuliana Onishchuk: Before the war, 55 percent of Ukraine’s generation was nuclear, and one of the biggest nuclear power plants, which supplied more than half of this nuclear power, was Zaporizhzhia. Now it is occupied.

Again, before the invasion, 35 percent of energy generation was from thermal power plants, which became a particular focus of Russia this year. They realized that this supply was exactly what they should attack, because you can hardly protect that 35 percent, and it is not as dangerous to target as nuclear.

We lost 80 percent of the wind power because almost all wind turbines are located in the south. Mostly, the south is occupied. Solar farms that are situated on the east and south were either attacked or stolen—they dismantled solar panels and stole them.

So, we lost a lot. Russia has destroyed 50 percent of our electricity-generation capacity.

This must make life incredibly difficult for people.

With the Zaporizhzhia plant occupied, for the past two years we have repaired extra generation units at other nuclear plants, as not all units were on when the war started. We could not be without the 55 percent of our energy generation that comes from nuclear—it’s a huge amount. Now, as far as I know, all units in all plants are on in Ukraine.

That has helped us to get out of blackouts that were happening in May, June, and July of this year. For almost three months, we experienced very long-lasting blackouts for up to 12 hours. Right now, we don’t have lots of large blackouts; only the settlements, villages, and cities that are at the frontline areas are in blackouts all the time.

But we still have a percentage of the rest of the population that is experiencing blackouts because the generation units—whether it’s renewables or thermal power plants—are being attacked, together with the distribution grids. For the past three months, absolutely every city in the country experienced a blackout.

And this is why decentralizing energy production is useful?

Yes. Decentralization in general, and energy decentralization for Ukraine, is important for one main reason—it ensures the security of electricity supply to the population. In the financial world, how do you decrease your risk of losing your finances? You need to have many sources. It is much harder to attack 15 solar power plants rather than one thermal power plant.

Nuclear is great in the sense that it provides a lot of basic electricity generation, but it’s only great when you don’t have such a neighbor as Russia, because they aim to attack and manipulate. So renewable, decentralized energy sources have to be applied in Ukraine as much as possible. If each of us could have a solar power plant or solar panels on the roof, or solar panels on the ground, we would be OK with any blackout or any attack.

In the situation we are in, each Ukrainian has to think about what he or she can do to ensure an energy supply. And the Ukrainian government should create incentives and financial possibilities for the population to create their own decentralized energy sources. For many Ukrainians it will be very expensive still, although the technology is quite cheap already for solar. Decentralized energy sources ensure that we have electricity whenever we need it.

So tell us about how the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation is helping decentralize energy.

In 2023, we finished four hospitals. So four regional hospitals, huge hospitals for the whole region, are equipped with regenerative energy, solar power and energy storage, allowing for intensive care and surgery units and maternity units. They can operate without electricity for up to six hours. So we connect all lifesaving equipment in these buildings to the energy storage.

In general, we have finished nine buildings with hybrid solar systems. Now we are in the process of completing around 14 more by the end of the year. We build water-supply buildings, administrative buildings, hospitals, and schools, so we have four categories. But it’s nothing if you compare what we’ve built to the quantity of damaged schools and hospitals in Ukraine.

So next year, we would love to build at least 30 buildings. And in general, the aim is to do at least 30 every year. When we were established we aimed to build 100 solar schools and 50 solar hospitals in five years. So, every year we have to do at least 30. This is an official campaign that we have, and we are looking for partners and donors all the time to make it happen.

What’s the difference when equipping a school with decentralized solar power compared to a hospital?

The capacity that we install is different, but the process is the same, in the sense that we identify what is needed according to our own criteria. For example, to rebuild a school it should have a bomb shelter, there should be at least 500 pupils that get an education, they should be able to study offline, and technically it should be possible to build.

For schools, a typical capacity for a solar power plant would be around 20 to 30 kilowatts, and storages would be around 40 kilowatts per hour, which means that we cover around 35 percent of yearly consumption of the school. Depending on their consumption, we can cover from 30 percent to 50 percent of their yearly consumption, and in theory our energy storage would cover around six hours of blackouts. However, in practice, we found that schools are able to use storage for eight hours because their behavior is smart.

We do the same with the hospitals, it’s just that we create solar-powered buildings with surgeries and intensive care units. This is the rule—we don’t put energy storage in pediatric buildings, as doctors don't save lives there, you just give basic services to kids. The capacities are different between buildings. For hospitals, the capacity is usually 60 to 70 kilowatts, so it’s twice more solar and twice more storage. The budget for one school in total is around €50,000. The budget for one hospital is around €100,000.

We can build a lot of things, but then it’s up to people, who have to behave so that they can use them in the most efficient way. It’s also then their job to look after it, to maintain it.

What impact does your work have?

Our main job, unfortunately, is to cover blackouts all the time. But there are also other direct impacts, on the financial side. The solar energy systems we implement in our schools saves them between €1,500 to €2,000 per year. For hospitals, it’s around €2,500 to €3,000 per year.

But the indirect impacts are even more important. When we come to these small communities, people are shocked and so interested. People learn, and they ask us how they can do what we do, if we can teach them, how they should talk to the government, if we can do more.

We’ve developed an educational course on sustainability and green energy where we educate kids in every school on why it is important that sustainable energy is here. We try to raise their interest in green energy, to show them a bigger picture on the sustainable way of living, and about how everything is connected.

[thoughtportal]

Brazilian architect Franco Luiz Faust and the team at Solo Arquitetos transformed this once-incomplete “skeleton” apartment into a comfortable, personalised retreat for him and his wife, Maria, with the goal of maximising storage and practicality without compromising on style. Keeping the existing floor plan intact and removing only the existing kitchen wall, replacing it with a large double-sided custom wooden joinery unit, serving both the kitchen and living/dining area. A built-in storage bench and oblong table in the dining area have an extra touch of comfort and colour in the form of a padded backrest finished in moss-green linen. The bedroom features a custom L-shaped wardrobe designed for maximum space efficiency, whilst the second bedroom, currently set up as an office, has been designed to easily be converted into a second bedroom in the future.

[ramya10]

The Hidden Costs of Moving: What to Watch Out For

Moving to a new home can be an exciting adventure, but it often comes with hidden costs that can catch you off guard. Understanding these potential expenses and planning for them can help you manage your moving budget more effectively. Here’s a guide to the hidden costs of moving and how to keep them under control.

1. Packing Supplies

While many people think of packing as a straightforward task, the costs of packing supplies can add up quickly. Boxes, bubble wrap, packing tape, and other materials are essential for protecting your belongings during transit. If you’re moving a large household, these costs can be significant. To save money, consider sourcing used boxes from local businesses or friends, and opt for reusable packing materials.

2. Professional Packing Services

If you decide to hire professional packers, this service can add a considerable amount to your moving budget. Packing services often include a range of tasks, from carefully wrapping fragile items to disassembling furniture. Be sure to get a detailed quote and understand what’s included in the service to avoid unexpected charges. For a reliable and comprehensive packing service, consider referral moving companies like Assureshift, MoveMyGhar, which can help you manage these costs effectively.

3. Moving Insurance

While most moving companies offer basic coverage for your belongings, it’s often limited. If you have valuable or sentimental items, you may need to purchase additional moving insurance to ensure they are fully protected. This extra layer of coverage can prevent you from facing significant out-of-pocket expenses in case of damage or loss.

4. Temporary Housing Costs

In some cases, you might need to stay in temporary housing if there’s a gap between your move-out and move-in dates. These costs can include renting a short-term apartment or staying in a hotel, which can add to your moving expenses. Plan ahead to avoid these costs or find ways to minimize them.

6. Unforeseen Costs

During a relocation, unforeseen expenses may occur, including sudden changes of plans, unexpected delays, or additional charges for weighty or oversized items. It is advisable to establish an emergency fund to mitigate financial tension and address these unexpected expenses.

7. Storage Costs

If you need to store your belongings temporarily before your new home is ready, storage fees can add up. Storage costs vary depending on the size of the unit and the length of time you need it. Plan for these costs in advance and look for cost-effective storage solutions.

8. Professional Moving Services

While hiring a moving company can streamline the process, the cost can vary widely depending on the company and the services provided. Companies like MoveMyGhar offer comprehensive moving solutions that can help manage and minimize these hidden costs. Be sure to get multiple quotes and understand what’s included to make an informed decision.

Conclusion

By being aware of these hidden costs and planning accordingly, you can better manage your moving budget and avoid any financial surprises. Moving can be a complex process, but with careful preparation and a clear understanding of potential expenses, you can make your transition to a new home smoother and more cost-effective.

[hometoursandotherstuff]

This lovely 1920 home in Buffalo, New York is a divided mansion, so it's like buying a townhouse and the unique setup already has a pending sale. 3bds, 3.5ba, $649K.

This unit is the front part of the former mansion. The spacious foyer leads to a gracious Living Room.

The fireplace is pretty and I like the built-in bookcases, but the room does look dated. It could be the wall color and the style of the furniture.

There's another bookshelf in the rear, plus a large wet bar.

Nice guest powder room.

A spacious dining room with a fireplace includes a sunroom. There's also another bookshelf and some storage.

The kitchen is a large galley style. The floor is worn and needs to be refinished, if it can be saved. I know these cabinets- I had them in a house I lived in and they fell apart- they're laminate over particle board.

The stairs in the foyer go up to the bedrooms.

The primary bedroom is large, has a fireplace and crown molding. There appears to be a closet in the hall for extra storage.

This smaller room is a good size for a home office or maybe a craft room.

A modern double shower was installed in this bathroom, but the rest of it remained vintage.

This bedroom is located on the 3rd level. It's a good size and has a cute alcove.

And, this room is a flex space. It has storage including a built-in dresser.

According to the description the home is located on a very sought-after street.