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I buy handmade to support other artists and artisans, not to mention the added benefit of having items that are largely unique. Individual artisans usually put more care into their pieces, which usually means better quality. Having pieces that are a result of a labor of love or creation makes me feel happy when I see these things.

For all those times you were at a loss for words when grasping for an easier way to describe "gelatinous vomit".

Ok, maybe I haven't found it yet, but I'd love to be able to flag certain posts, because this is definitely one that I'd like to revisit at a later date. Thanks for sharing! Also, I <3 MountainRoseHerbs in no uncertain terms.

I use the Feline Pine litter for my furball. He hated it at first, but he seems to have gotten over it. I like it because it tracks less than the clay bits. His coat has improved and there are less digestive issues (cat vomit) in the house. Now if I don't clean his box regularly, the ammonia smell becomes obvious and he will let me know he's got a stinky box. Part of that is just having to deal with owning a cat. He's aggressively passive aggressive, but so long as his box is clean enough, he leaves the bed alone.

They're also klutz-friendly.

ANYway, that's one good re-use for concrete blocks. One of the people in my neighborhood used it to create a low wall surrounding their property. It's made of old concrete and other re-used bits and pieces. It's eclectic, but charmingly rustic, like their home. They have a vibrant garden growing inside the wall every year.

Amanda, the apartment is gorgeous and I'm heartily jealous.

For me my rental has to be city 2nd floor or higher, preferably with a security door, heat included, natural light, pest/rust/mold-free, close to transit, walkable neighborhood, and takes cats. I also prefer an Engineer/property manager that will be responsive to requests.

I'd have to make an honest effort to spend the night in one before I make any judgment. The layout reminds me of the transport in The Fifth Element. So long as it's relatively lightproof and well insulated against too much sound, I think I could sleep there.

Well, aside from the usual food storage, I've used them as planters, dirt scoops (for potting dirt), piggy banks, food storage obviously, and recently to store some mini Japanese paper lanterns while I pack up house. My biggest beef is when they pierce or slice the lids to let steam out, so you can't really re-use the lids for food storage.

I agree with @set2sit - you can get used to city noise once you've grown acclimated to it. Your brain will start processing it less and less as a new sound (therefore potential threat) and just start glossing over it as part of the expected background noise. I used to live along the main thoroughfare for the local fire department in a college town. Needless to say the trucks were blaring by on a regular basis. After a few months I barely registered the sirens anymore, my brain having incorporated them into the background.

That said, my concern would be similar to what was stated above by other posters. In such close proximity you might have to contend with the smell, insects, rodents (rats, mice, raccoons, squirrels, etc.), alley cats and dogs, humans rummaging through the trash or tossing bags in. And as it's on the first floor, you might want to consider the security aspect. If it's right next to the dumpsters, you might be at more risk for a break in. First floor apartments are higher risk for break ins as it is, but the placement might make it an easier target because the entrance points might be more secluded. Unfortunately I don't know the layout of the building, so it's hard to factor that in as much. But it's something to keep in mind.