I’ve been renting an apartment with a roommate for 6 months. I was really excited to rent an apartment from this specific apartment complex because I’d heard great things about it from friends. The bedrooms were large and there were two bathrooms so I didn’t have to share one. Having your own bathroom is amazing, especially if you’re used to sharing one with someone who isn’t the cleanest. During my first night in the new apartment, I found myself adjusting the thermostat a few degrees lower and then bringing out a standing fan. I couldn’t get cool and I’m not someone who can sleep well if it’s too warm. I didn’t want to lower the temperature anymore than I did, because I wasn’t sure how my roommate would feel about it. Running the air conditioning was an expense that we didn’t talk about and I hated to start off on the wrong foot. This is why I turned my portable fan on and pointed it directly on my bed. As I was lying awake, trying to get cool, I realized that it wasn’t actually very hot. Instead, it was muggy and the air was thick. In the morning, I went to the local hardware store and purchased a dehumidifier for my room. It was reasonably priced and I was hoping it would keep the hot air out of my room. Running the dehumidifier that night was exactly what I needed. The air conditioning didn’t need to be set to a lower temperature, I just needed to remove the moisture from the air.