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Fizban140
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Just some questions I have before I make some purchases.
I am trying to find a good computer desk chair. I would be using the chair for my computer and also when I use my xbox. I have no idea how much I have to spend before I get something that won't kill me later. I would like to spend under $200, I just want something that would last a long time, is ergonomic and comfortable. This would be an upgrade from $40 chairs so that is where my idea of comfortable is, not a $40 chair.
I am thinking of making my own desk, it looks pretty easy and I saw one I liked on lifehacker, I think I can do a better job though. I am going to use bolts instead of nails so I can move it easier. Although this desk might be a little difficult to do homework on.
I have never bought a mattress before, how much should I spend and how far ahead should I plan? I have no idea really, I want something better than the crap they made us use in the air force (3 inch thick mattresses, worn down decades of neglect) and I am fine with a small bed since the room is kind of small. I am probably going to measure the room later today to get an exact idea, but do I want to buy a queen now if it will fit?
That is probably about all I can think of for now, I still need to figure out where my 360 and TV will be going since the place is kind of small but I can make it work.
I am trying to find a good computer desk chair. I would be using the chair for my computer and also when I use my xbox. I have no idea how much I have to spend before I get something that won't kill me later. I would like to spend under $200, I just want something that would last a long time, is ergonomic and comfortable. This would be an upgrade from $40 chairs so that is where my idea of comfortable is, not a $40 chair.
I am thinking of making my own desk, it looks pretty easy and I saw one I liked on lifehacker, I think I can do a better job though. I am going to use bolts instead of nails so I can move it easier. Although this desk might be a little difficult to do homework on.
I have never bought a mattress before, how much should I spend and how far ahead should I plan? I have no idea really, I want something better than the crap they made us use in the air force (3 inch thick mattresses, worn down decades of neglect) and I am fine with a small bed since the room is kind of small. I am probably going to measure the room later today to get an exact idea, but do I want to buy a queen now if it will fit?
That is probably about all I can think of for now, I still need to figure out where my 360 and TV will be going since the place is kind of small but I can make it work.
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Mattresses should be 100-150 for a queen. Queens are great if you think they'll be two people+ (the same or different) using it often. Otherwise a Full is probably fine.
For chairs, make sure what you get is adjustable (height, depth, arm rest height, some even have lumbar support, etc) to be more ergonomic. Just watch out for cheap plastic parts. My company bought these cheap ass chairs for the conference rooms, and the adjustable arm rests just collapse from putting your arm on it.
I 2nd the idea of don't cheap out on a mattress, the first one I bought I swear caused my back problems after a couple years.
If you buy from a furniture store, can't hurt to negotiate with them either.
Go to a place that sells beds and mattresses and just try them out. Lay on every mattress in that place. Do not let the sales people intimidate you. For a chair, go to a place that sells office furniture - they're always having sales. You'll probably have to shell out at least $100, probably closer to $200 for a chair that is ergonomically sound and is comfortable.
This. A good mattress is the best purchase you can make.
It's damn comfortable.
There is absolutely no reason not to invest in a good mattress. More expensive mattresses are not only better for you, but they last forever. We recently got a new Sterns and Foster(?) mattress for $500, down from $2999. It's probably the most comfortable thing I've ever had the pleasure on owning.
Keep an eye out for liquidation places or sales where they sell mattresses with a tear in the fabric or something.
Craigslist is always a place where you can find good stuff as long as you keep trying.
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I agree with the others who have said to not go cheap on your bed. I spent about $800 ten years ago for my mattress and boxspring and it's still really comfortable to sleep on. It's the only piece of original furniture I bought when I got my first apartment that I still own. A good mattress will last you a long time and the better quality of sleep is well worth the price.
In addition to looking at mattresses with minor defects you might check for mismatched sets; sets where the boxspring and mattress pattern are different. I hear those can be marked down as well since apparently that matters to some people.
mattress- Don't skimp, unless the apartment is very old or particularly sketchy. Older buildings are pretty much guaranteed to have periodic insect problems, particularly in apartments with fairly high turnover. Always get a mattress cover regardless of environment. Might also want to consider what will fit in the stairwells/halls/doors of the building you're moving into.
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Go to a used office shop (whatever the Minnesota equivalent of ducky's is) and by two matching short file cabinets. Usually these will be the ones with two skinny drawers and one fat one.
Then go to home depot and buy a door. Spend a little bit of cash on this because a shit particle board door will be a bad writing surface. Still though, not very expensive.
Then, take some 1/2" thick board (molding will work) and create stops for where the desk will sit on the cabinets. This will keep it from moving around on top of the cabinets. You can even do this after you have the door placed on top.
Boom!
You now have a MASSIVE desk on the cheap that is super functional. You can even use the hole for the door knob as a cable feed thru. If you want to get a little fancy buy a can of varnish and make the door look awesome.
My mother has been using one of these desks for 20 years and my sister and I used one of these desks all through high school.
I seriously miss having that much desk surface area. And as far as portability goes, you can just take the door off the file cabinets and move it.
This does require, however, that you have enough space for the ultimate desk. But it could be a one stop shop for your computer, TV, 360, books, lamp, fountain, fish tank, etc
Buy a good quality mattress with good support, and for a $4-500 investment it will last you a decade. Same with the chair, but here you can actually find a good used chairs. I personally recommend the Herman Miller Aeron chair, which can be found used for $2-300 and will last you forever since it's designed to be fixable and spare parts are readily available. And I guarantee your ass wont be sore after spending 10 straight hours in such a chair