At last, you've found a place to live. Whether it's a palatial dream house or a simple efficiency apartment, the challenge now is to make these empty rooms your own. To follow are some tips on turning your new house or apartment into a home.

Utility Hook-Ups. The rent for most apartments in Los Angeles includes the use of water. You will need to contact the Southern California Gas Company, 800-427-2200, if you need to use gas for cooking or heating. The telephone companies are extremely busy just before the beginning of the academic year. Be sure to place your request for a phone connection well in advance. Furnishings. The heat and water are turned on and the telephone works. Now you need to collect some furniture, linens, and kitchen utensils. You can do so without spending a fortune. To follow are some money-saving sources for all the things you need:

Consult The Classified Ads in the Daily Bruin, The Recycler, the Santa Monica Evening Outlook, and the Los Angeles Times. Shop At Garage Sales. One of the greatest methods of acquiring cheap useable goods. The University population is typically transient and people in the neighborhood are often getting rid of extra possessions. One man's trash is another's treasure. Look For Signs posted around campus and the community at the end of the Spring Semester advertising furniture for sale. Don't expect anything glamorous.This kind of furniture is purely functional, and can do until you find something better. Shop At Flea Markets. Good deals are possible at many local flea markets, where bargaining is still a respected skill. Some of the more popular markets are: Pasadena Rose Bowl, Marina Del Rey, and the Rodium in Gardena. Stores. Thrift stores sell used clothing, furniture and housewares. Check the Yellow Pages under "Thrift Shops" or "Second Hand Dealers" for a complete list. Rental Furniture is available to help get a brand new household going or for short term tenancies. Ads and prices appear in this booklet.

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