Category: Shared Living
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The Ultimate Solution to Noisy Neighbors
My Struggle with Noise Four years ago, I moved into a peaceful one-bedroom studio in a residential-commercial complex. It was a haven for me-quiet, serene, and home to long-term tenants like students, working professionals, and families. For someone like me, who struggles with anxiety and misophonia, this environment was a blessing. But over the past…
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SAKAN Blog
SAKAN blog WHAT? SAKAN is the English word for سكن; an Arabic word that means a place of living or residence. It also means peace and comfort; hence the name. SAKAN blog exists WHY? I created SAKAN blog to be the ultimate manual for women who intend to move out to live alone/with housemates; temporarily…
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Flatmates
I really hope that you have been blessed by loving, caring, quiet (and minding-their-own-business type of flatmates/roommates. Choosing the people you’re going to live with for the next 6 months (at least) is not easy; especially if you’re unlucky in this area like me! Before choosing a flatmate/roommate, you need to know yourself first. This…
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House Rules – PART 1
You might be the type who leaves the dishes in the sink to soak for days, forget to take the trash outside (until it stinks), or leaves food in the fridge for weeks, and you’re not very familiar with these: You get the idea! You’re the messy one! Which’s totally fine if you were living…
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Speaking of “Rental Contracts” – pt.1
Things to watch out for when signing your next rental contract as a “tenant“: