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I also appreciate all the suggestions! I have an old Ikea futon, so I've run into exactly the same problem. The only things I have been able to get under the bed are an old laptop and a cutting board!

Has anyone done this setup with a desktop computer? How did you arrange it with all the cables and cords and peripherals? Did it look as nice?

I'd love to see more of this house, too! House tour, maybe?

Thanks, everyone, for the input. And thanks, livc, for the tip about OrangeGuard...I might get some to just to keep around. And if it's safe for food, it's got to be safe around pets.

Khatam et al, if you can't put your rugs on the floor, you could hang them on the wall, a la russe (when I was in Russia, every apartment I visited had a beautiful Persian rug hanging on the wall). That way you can still enjoy it, but it (or you) won't get damaged. Plus, great soundproofing.

This apartment makes me feel settled and happy inside. Very pretty!

Very pretty. That little peek of the dining room makes me want to see a house tour!

Very pretty. I would love to see the whole apartment!

The last time I went apartment hunting, I did bring a copy of my credit report, but the manager couldn't use it because she needed a different kind of credit report that lists rental history, i.e. evictions.

I found the same thing as crunchygran0la: a few months ago, it was definitely a renter's market. Every apartment complex had some kind of promotion going on, and the manager of the apartment complex where I live now was very candid and confessed that she was desperate to fill a lot of vacancies. (Bridget212323 - I live in San Diego.)

I guess Southern California must be different than other big cities because I've never had to go to the lengths that these other readers have. Just the basics - proof of employment, good credit, and a good rental history. Or maybe it's because I tend to look for places off the beaten path.

Dear AT staff,

Every time you post an article about entryways and landing strips, there is a bevy of requests for inspiration and ideas for front doors that open directly into the living room.

When will you give us advice on this very common problem?

Thank you.