From 7eb1bcafd14aaa9695c8ca8a9d53a03a5c299764 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bernie Date: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 23:36:12 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Edit page MirrorlandManifesto --- MirrorlandManifesto | 48 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------ 1 file changed, 36 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/MirrorlandManifesto b/MirrorlandManifesto index 3e7ef6f..809618b 100644 --- a/MirrorlandManifesto +++ b/MirrorlandManifesto @@ -3,12 +3,15 @@ This manual documents version 0.1 of the Mirrorland Communal Living Facilities, Hey, it's a wiki! Feel free to edit. -== Respecting Others == +== Noise == * 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. + +== Safety == + * 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? @@ -17,7 +20,7 @@ Hey, it's a wiki! Feel free to edit. * 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. + * Take your shoes off near the entrance and ask your guests to take them off too. * 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. @@ -25,18 +28,22 @@ Hey, it's a wiki! Feel free to edit. == 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. -== Supplies == + * 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. - * 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 +== House Supplies == - * Think of the environment! Use water, electricity, paper and soap with moderation. + * We re-order consumables such as salt and paper every two weeks. + * If you use the last box of something, drop the QR-code into the jar and it will be re-ordered. + + * 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. -TODO == Kitchen == @@ -64,16 +71,33 @@ TODO * Don't leave wet rugs or water on the floor after a shower. Use the fan or open the window if needed. -== Guests == +== Hosting friends and guests == + + * 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. -TODO + * 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! == Laundry == -TODO + * Use it any time, but please wait until you have a reasonable amount of clothes to wash to avoid wasting energy and detergent. + + * Don't forget your clothes in the laundry for days. If you find someone else's clothes in the drier, you can make a pile over 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. -- 2.25.1