X-Git-Url: https://codewiz.org/gitweb?p=wiki.git;a=blobdiff_plain;f=MirrorlandManifesto;h=5720848ab68a602a2054b9f62f2ad38131c1963b;hp=3e7ef6fe4b87961f4b0b02548248ed826b6ee2b6;hb=4bc37ff7afd76e8407b62ee30092d849abd8301c;hpb=c1931795e4d8bbc7e746a9717c6f372685ba2f0d diff --git a/MirrorlandManifesto b/MirrorlandManifesto index 3e7ef6f..5720848 100644 --- a/MirrorlandManifesto +++ b/MirrorlandManifesto @@ -3,43 +3,66 @@ This manual documents version 0.1 of the Mirrorland Communal Living Facilities, Hey, it's a wiki! Feel free to edit. -== Respecting Others == +== Living Together == - * The wall between us and our neighbor's unit is thin: they can even hear us even climb the stairs and talk. - They politely reminded us a few times to keep quiet at night. So, after 10 PM keep your voice low and remind all your - guests to do the same. +{{pictures/home/mirrorland/IMG_3874.JPG | Home Sweet Home | maxwidth=240 | class=thumbright }} * Our front, back and side doors need to be pulled until you hear a soft *click*, otherwise they won't lock properly. This is a safe neighborhood, but why increase the risk? + * Try not to leave the windows of the ground floor unlocked: anyone can easily enter through them. + + * Neighbors are allowed to cross our yard to get to the park. Say hello if you see them! + + * The wall between us and our neighbor's unit is very thin; they can hear us clearly when we talk or even when someone climbs the stairs. + Our neighbors are very nice, but they told us a few times that they have trouble sleeping because of us. + After 10 PM, remember to keep your voice low and tell your guests to do the same.' + + * Some of us sleep late, so avoid yelling or running up the stairs while someone's still sleeping. + + * The most important rule for living together in harmony: **If something's annoying you, just let the others know!** Don't let frustration build up. + == Cleaning == +
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+ * Don't leave a mess in common areas. It's also your responsibility to clean after the people you invite. - * Don't walk around with dirty shoes! Take them off near the entrance and ask your guests to take them off too. + * Don't walk around with dirty shoes! Take them off near the entrance and remind your guests to do the same. * Professional cleaners come every two weeks, usually on Friday late morning. They will clean the whole house including our bedrooms. Please be respectful of their work and don't leave a mess on the floor. + * There's already enough crap in the basement, so let's not add more! Feel free to take anything to your room, especially those ugly mirrors. + == Trash == -TODO + * Trash collection comes every Monday early in the morning. On Sunday nights, one of us should remember to take the trash + bins out on the edge of the sidewalk for pickup, and on Monday morning we must put them. + + * Cambridge has strict recycling regulations: we'll be fined if they find greasy or dirty items in the recycle bin. + Also, not all plastics are recyclable: when in doubt, put them in the landfill bin. -== Supplies == + +== House Supplies == * We re-order consumables such as salt and paper every two weeks. - * If you open the last item, drop the QR-code into the jar and it will (Nico) , please how we buy supplies + * If you use the last box of something, drop the QR-code into the jar and it will be re-ordered. - * Think of the environment! Use water, electricity, paper and soap with moderation. + * Think about the environment! **Don't waste water, gas, electricity, paper, soap and food.** Try to reuse plastic bags and boxes and remember to + switch the lights off. + * Comcast is notorious for [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_Alert_System | reporting their own users]] to copyright associations. + You're personally responsible for what you do online: -TODO == Kitchen == +
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+ * Label your food if you don't want others to assume it's for sharing. * **Don't be evil!** Try to maintain a neutral balance between the foods and drinks you take and those you contribute. @@ -52,28 +75,66 @@ TODO * Smoke **will** trigger the smoke detectors! They're very loud and annoying, so if you burn something quickly open all windows and doors before it's too late. + * The hot water tap is leaky, remember to close it tightly (as the tag clearly says in Italian :-). + == Bathrooms == - * Feel free to use either bathroom; leave the door open after use. +
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- * Tampons and other non-biodegradable solids **will** clog the pipes and cause a flood in the basement (it really happened). + * **IMPORTANT**: Flushing non-biodegradable solids down the toilet **will** clog the pipes and flood the basement. + It **did** already happen and it wasn't pleasant! Next time the rooters find tampons stuck into the pipes, we'll mail them to 23andme.com :-) + + * Feel free to use either bathroom; leave the door open after use. * If you run out of toilet paper, you can find more rolls under the microwave or in the basement. - * Don't leave wet rugs or water on the floor after a shower. Use the fan or open the window if needed. + * After taking a shower, don't leave wet rugs or moist. Use the fan or open the window if needed. + + * Using the hairdryers at high power frequently triggers the circuit protection in the fuse box located over the dryer in the basement. + Either use it at "low" or learn how to restore the breaker. == Guests == -TODO +
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+ + * You MUST reserve couches and rooms in advance on the [[https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d9ldj4obvhs85p23v4ds9pn66k%40group.calendar.google.com | house calendar]]. First-come, first-served. + + * Long-term guests (more than a few days) should contribute to the rent. + + * If you give your guests a copy of the front door key, remind them to return it (we keep loosing them) + + * This is really important: afrer your guests are gone, there must be no trace of their passage other than gifts. + Wash any sheets and towels you gave them, tidy up the room/couch they used. Seriously! + + * You can throw parties in the house or in the backyard! Just let the others know and make sure you + restore the house to its original splendor afterwards. It would be a good idea to notify the neighbors in advance. == Laundry == -TODO +
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+ + * Use it any time, but please wait until you have a reasonable amount of clothes to wash to avoid wasting energy and detergent. + + * Try not to forget your clothes in the laundry for days. + + * In the likely event that you find someone else's forgotten clothes, you can pile them up on top of the drier. == Heating == -TODO \ No newline at end of file + * 70°F (21°C) is a reasonable default for the winter. Remember to turn the heat down to 60°F (or less) when leaving in the morning. + + * Don't turn the heat all the way up! It's just stupid, because the furnace can only burn at a single speed. + + * The thermostat is located in the master bedroom downstairs, which tends to remain colder than the rest of the house if the door is closed. + + * Keep the door to the basement stairs **open** in the winter to let the heat from the furnace flow by convection. Also leave the + doors downstairs closed to avoid dissipating heat in the rest of the basement. + + * The rusty water in the pipes of the heating system needs to be purged every 1-2 months. Ask Bernie. + + +{{http://codewiz.org/wiki/pictures/home/mirrorland/living_room_panorama.jpg | maxwidth=800}}