5 Skills Every NY Renter Should Have

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Living in a short term rental in New York is everything you thought it would be. You get to experience the New York nightlife, enjoy the various cuisines this great city has to offer, and you may even be attending classes at NYU. The experience is nothing short of extraordinary, and you can't imagine living any other way.

If this is your first apartment, though, you may not be as prepared as you thought you were for a renter's lifestyle. No matter how long your lease is, there are a few skills every renter should know in order to make life in New York as fantastic as possible.

Skills to Improve Life in Your Short Term Rental in New York

• Switching Out the Showerhead

Dont like the shower head in your New York rental? Need something with more or even less power? You could bug the landlord, but why? Showerheads are inexpensive purchases, and with just a few tools, you can install them yourself. All that is needed is an adjustable wrench to loosen the nut on the showerhead, a roll of plumbers tape to wrap around the end of the shower arm, and the brand new shower head.

Note: Keep the old showerhead in a safe and memorable place so you can put it back on before moving out of the short term rental in New York.

• Unclog the Toilet

A clogged toilet can make life almost impossible in your rental. While the landlord will often be available to help with this problem, he might not appreciate a phone call at three in the morning. If you need to fix the toilet now, make sure you have the tools on hand to do so. All you'll need is a plunger, a flexible snake, and a bottle of Drano. Most of the times, these tools will get the job done quickly. If they don't, wait till the sun comes up before calling the landlord.

• Using a Fire Extinguisher

If you are starting college or just getting out on your own, chances are you haven't spent a lot of time in the kitchen. While it may seem easy, cooking your own meals can actually be dangerous; you might place the pot holder too close to the burner or may add too much grease to a pan. If a fire starts, you need to know how to act quickly. The acronym for its use is PASS.

• P- Pull the pin
• A- Aim at the fire's base
• S- Squeeze the extinguisher's level slowly
• S- Sweep the area from side to side

• CPR/Heimlich Maneuver

Have a roommate for your short term rental in New York? Would you know what to do if they began to choke? Take the time to visit a local hospital, fire department, or community center to sign up for free CPR and Heimlich Maneuver classes. They could save a life.

• Use a Screwdriver

Whether you're putting together a new piece of furniture you just purchased from IKEA or fixing the leg on an electric skillet, understanding how to use a screwdriver will definitely come in handy. Make sure to keep both a Phillips head and flat head screwdriver in the apartment and remember the old saying, righty tighty, lefty loosey.

Are you ready to live on your own in your short term rental in New York? Make sure you have the skills necessary to truly enjoy life in your new apartment.

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