20 APARTMENT GUIDE 4 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2007 TO DO LIST: APARTMENT DECORATING Use this handy guide to work out the details of your living space 1. Check: Look over your lease and make sure you understand all the elements of what you will sign. Notes. 2. Fix: Check over your apartment to make sure you don't have any maintenance issues before you move in. If you do have a leaky faucet or a clogged drain contact your rental company or figure out how to fix the problem yourself. Notes. 3. Search: Look for new stores that offer cheap and creative ways to decorate your apartment. Notes. 4. Talk: Discuss with your roommates what design ideas you have for your new living space. Notes. 5. Pick: Decide on a theme for your apartment and think of ways to implement that theme into your space. Notes. 6. Shop: Check out second-hand shops, vintage stores and dumpsters to find furniture and decorating elements. Notes. 7. Enjoy: Have a great year in your new living space. Notes.