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SALEM, MA George Carey has always had winter outdoor dining at Finz Seafood Bar and Grill on Pickering Wharf.

This year, he's seen a much more resilient crew than most as those who might be averse to indoor dining during the coronavirus health crisis opt to sit on the deck or under the gazebo for a meal and a cocktail.

Carey told Patch Friday afternoon he will be especially impressed if anyone takes that option this weekend with temperatures plummeting below freezing.

"Anyone who comes out and dines (this weekend) really deserve accolades because that is above and beyond anything a restauranteur can ask," he said.

Yet, while he doesn't necessarily expect many outdoor diners in this deep freeze even though the option will be open with a windshield to provide some protection from the bitter winds he said the unusually warm January has validated the decision to bring in extra heaters this year.

"A lot of our diners have become very creative with what they wear to come out and dine," he said. "And we are providing as much heat from heaters as we can. This weekend is extreme and very rare. But we've had people all along. A lot of people are dressing like ski season."

He compared it to the apres-ski scene at mountain resorts where people finish their runs and grab a bite and a beer outside in their full gear amid the January cold. He said Finz has seated people outside every weekend in 2021 and was one of several Salem spots that had strong outdoor dining all the way through November and December this year.

(If you are a North Shore restaurant offering winter outdoor dining this year, or have a spot to recommend, feel free to add it in the comments section of this article so visitors and residents know where they can go.)

Notch Brewing, Longboards and Bambolina are other locations in Salem that have continued the "streetery" feel the city embraced in the summer and early fall year-round when the weather cooperates at least a little bit.

"We've always done it, and there have always been a fair amount of places who have done it, but now there is a huge amount," he said. "The city did a nice job allowing people to do that. Salem went from having a pretty good-sized dining al fresco option to now where it's really grown.

"Anyone who visits has a lot more choices. The guests win when they have more choices."

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William "Bill" James Kerns

Feb. 25, 1940 - Jan. 16, 2021

NEW BRIGHTON, MN - William "Bill" James Kerns, 80, of New Brighton, passed away January 16, 2021.

He was born February 25, 1940 in Lakeside, MI to Florence and Elmer Kerns. He was the youngest of seven children.

He is survived by his best friend and devoted wife, Lois Kerns; and his two daughters: Jayne Kerns Swystun and Lisa (Chris) Morrissette. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Taylor (Kaytie) Swystun, Brittany Swystun, Chase Morrissette, Catherine Swystun, Mackenzie Morrissette, and Natasha Swystun; and one newborn great-granddaughter, Susannah Swystun. He is also survived by his older brother, Robert "Bob" Kerns.

Throughout Bill and Lois's marriage of 61 years, they resided in Valparaiso, IN; Tucson, AZ; Port Arthur, TX and finally New Brighton, MN, where they have resided for over 37 years. While pursuing many careers over the years, Bill and Lois successfully established their own business, Microtrace, and retired in 2013.

Bill had many passions in life. The most important was spending time with family. He loved his role as grandfather, "Grampy", and attending hockey/lacrosse games and dance recitals. Bill also loved helping Lois in the yard, working with the flowers and relaxing in his gazebo.

He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing in Rhinelander, WI as well as around the Minneapolis area. Bill enjoyed visiting his family in CA, MI, and IN. He was an aviation enthusiast and loved seeing a plane flying overhead and identifying its make and model. Bill was involved in the local public safety and first responder volunteer organization, and loved volunteering to help his neighborhood and neighbors. Always enjoying a conversation, Bill had a kind, gentle, easy going manner. His sense of humor endeared him to all. Bill will be greatly missed.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Doris, Polly, Elmer, Jr (Butch), Margaret, and Vivian.

A private graveside service for family only will be held at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso, IN. Sunset Funeral Home is caring for the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association and the American Lung Association.

Published by The Times on Jan. 25, 2021.

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Start your new year with the trending dining and foodie destinations everyone is talking about

We all have our favorites, classics like Arturos and Trattoria Romana and Gazebo to blockbusters Elisabettas and Maxs Grille, local hits J&J Raw Bar & Grill and Driftwood, among many others. But heres a list of newer places you may want to try, some a little drive away, others in your own neighborhood.

We say its time to shake off 2020 and get out and add a few new food and dining discoveries to your repertoire.

LIONFISH, 307 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (561/865-7066), is the buzziest sea-to-table purveyor on the buzziest of South County thoroughfares, where the titular invasive speciesspearfished off Atlantic waters and served wholeis only the beginning of the restaurants flavor-rich menu of American and Asian influences. Chef Johnny Demartini, late of Maxs Harvest among other notable restaurants, curates the eclectic menu, serving everything from a deconstructed burger inspired by a California fast-food chain to tableside Hot Rocks to vegan specialties.

REBEL HOUSE, 297 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (561/353-5888), has always been, well, a rebel in the citys dining scene, with an eclectic menu and an imaginative take on dcor and dining. With Chef Eric Baker at the helm now, its culinary pedigree has ratcheted up a few notches, but its still fun, still freshjust more yummilicious. Try the pork cheek empanadas, the Mongolian beef lo mien, the bouillabaisse, the duck lorange. Or anything on the menu. Its a winner and continues to be a downtown dining linchpin.

ALMOND, 207 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (561/355-5080) is stylish and chic with updated classic French food, ethnic street food and a menu that is fresh and seasonal and locally sourced. Youll find everything from curried mussels and kimchi fried rice to three different takes on steak frites. This is new Palm Beach diningwith a creative menu.

SUNDY HOUSE, 106 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach (561/272-5678), has always been the prettiest restaurant in the areaand one of the most romanticwith its dramatic tropical gardens, its porch and gazebo dining. But now it has a celebrated chef, James Strine, formerly with Caf Boulud, Buccan and Grato, to ramp up the dining. And it is ramped. The new Taru at Sundy House offers locally sourced cuisine with a confluence of Caribbean, Latin and Southern American flavors in a fun menu youll love. You can get pompano and chips, Florida Bouillabaisse, oysters, ribs and a dish that is already getting its own Hollywood star: the Dynamite rice, with pork belly, lump crab and Japanese Furikake seasoning, for starters. Time to get back to the garden, as the song says.

We dont usually send our readers this far up the road, but VOODOO BAYOU in Downtown at the Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Suite 5095, Palm Beach Gardens (561/888-6703), is worth the drive. This is mouthwatering Cajun/Southern food with a menu that we need, just need, about now. Think charred okra, gumbo, jambalaya, fried chicken, po boys, redfish, gator tail. And beignets. Of course beignets. The South may be gone, but its not forgotten here, mon cher.

HENRYS, 229 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (561/206-1896), is the Breakers newest restaurant (named after Henry Flagler, of course) that now occupies what was once Testas in Palm Beach. This could be your catchers mitt for all things comfort foodbut with an elevated level of culinary panache. Theres a raw bar, sandwiches (they call them handheldsafter all, this is Palm Beach), stalwarts like beef Wellington and chicken pot pie. But were going for the pigs in a pretzel dough blanket with the warm pilsner cheese fondue. Yikes.

Nothing like a pandemic to bring out the craving for moms comfort food, which is Chef Suzanne Perrottos specialty when it comes to her newest restaurant, ROSES DAUGHTER, 169 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach (561/271-9423). Perrotto, a Cordon-Bleu trained chef who also owns the popular Brul restaurant across the street, grew up with her familys homemade Sunday Italian dinners as well as their trattoria in New York, so this is food from memory, food from mom, food that will send you home warm and fuzzy and coming back for more. Perrotto offers everything from handcrafted (and certified) Neapolitan pizza to moms manicotti, lamb meatballs, chicken Parmall the classic mainstays.

STAGE, 2000 PGA Blvd., Suite 5502, Palm Beach Gardens (561/408-3685), is another hike to the north, but we are excited about this one. Number one, it offers small plates; number two, the menu features cuisine from here, there and everywherespiced churrasco, fried chicken, Korean barbecue ribs, chana masala and tons more. This is truly global cuisine (with plenty of American mainstream options) or, as Chef Pushkar Marathe says, The way I see Stage is like its a big tree. The branches are my travels all over the world, but the roots are deep in India.

YELLOWTAIL MODERN ASIAN CUISINE & SUSHI, 7959 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (561/501-6391), is gaining fans by the legion for its fresh and flavorful Asian menu. All the usual suspects are there, but each dish is exceptionally well-wrought, from a battery of salads and curry dishes from the wok to classic rolls and all-time standard favorites like pad woon sen, Tom Yum soup and those flash-fried popcorn rock shrimp you dream about.

COPPERFISH KITCHEN in the old Uncle Tais space at Boca Center, 5259 Town Center Circle, Suite 143, Boca Raton (561/391-3474), is getting rave reviewseven though it opened in a pandemic. Copperfish prides itself on responsibly caught, sustainable and exceptionally fresh seafood and shellfish that it sources from across the county, in addition to Florida. There is a raw bar, elaborate shellfish towers and a wide-ranging number of fish entreeswith a menu for landlubbers as well. The next time someone asks where to get really good seafood (the second most-asked question in South Florida, after where to get good Chinese), you wont have to scratch your headthis fine dining newcomer is a sure bet.

VEG EATS FOODS, 335 E. Linton Blvd., Delray Beach (561/562-6673) Nondescript in everything but the ingredients and the flavor, the strip-mall sanctuary for plant-based foodies is located in a foot-traffic backwater. But those who discover it inevitably return for its seasonally changing menu of locally sourced comfort-food favorites, which work meatless magic on your taste buds. Try the Smothered Mushroom Burger, which makes dairy cheese seem downright obsolete, and the banh mi, made with pea protein-based sausage.

THE NEW VEGAN, 528 N.E. Second St., Delray Beach (561/404-5301) Husband-and-wife restaurateurs Rahein and Patricia Jones landmark restaurant, thriving for seven-plus years off Delrays main drag, is a frill-less space committed to a non-GMO, non-dairy, non-wheat, non-soy, non-gluten, non-everything-thats-slowly-killing-us philosophy. The owners palate-pleasing menu pulls off typically carnivorous favorites like chickn and waffles and a toona melt (with hearts of palm as the base) while maintaining their hearty profiles. And the Jones stir-fried rice puts literally every Chinese restaurant to shame.

FARMERS TABLE, 1901 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton (561/417-5836) This farm-to-table outpost nestled on the ground floor of the Wyndham Boca Raton is not a 100-percent vegan restaurant, but it is rich in plant-based apps and entreesso much so that the few meaty items feel like bottom-of-the-menu concessions for the rare unenlightened diner that enters its premises. If its in season, the cauliflower brie flatbread (sin a little and eat the cheese) is a splendid mlange of salty and sweet, and the adjacent Farmers Table Express is tops for grab-and-go grub.

THE GOURMET MARKET, 2800 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 561/609-2680 This small market, which also serves sandwiches and quiche, is a Francophiles dream, with imported cheeses like Brie de Meaux Alba Truffle, foie gras and, yes, a large selection of truffles (French and Italian) fresh during the season. They are also rumored to have the best French baguettesbaked fresh dailyin addition to hard-to-find French brands of mustards and other goodies.

JOSEPHS, 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561/347-2314 Who doesnt love an Italian specialty food market? Josephs new location at Town Center is larger than the old one, but its personal touch still shows, from the 60-some entrees/side dishes presented daily (everything from pastas to chicken Parm and stuffed artichokes) to pizza from scratch, produce, seafood, wines and cheeses, the works.

BEDNERS, 10066 Lee Road (Boynton), 561/733-5490; 381 N.E. Third Ave. (Delray), 561/501-5177 Bedners is one of those stops that doesnt feel like an errand; its too much fun. Farm-fresh produce in season, boiled peanuts, wine and beer, breads, selected meats, Kirby cukes, sunflowers, orchids, heirloom tomatoes, and on and on. The original market out west borders the Bedner farm with u-pik-em options and fresh ice cream and kid diversionsnot to mention the Loxahatchee preserve next door. The smaller Delray downtown market is more tailored to the suburban-craft-beer-lunch-to-go crowd, but they are both local treasures.

THE BIG THREE: CAPTAIN FRANKS, POPS, OLD DIXIE We have stellar fish and seafood markets here, so theres no excuse not to revel in fresh seasonal seafood pretty much year round. We go to all of them and love them all. You can get anything at any of them, but we associate Old Dixie with homemade smoked wahoo fish dip and stone crabs, Pops with fish tacos and lobster, Captain Franks with Canaveral shrimp, scallops, hogfish (and how-to advice on cooking all of the above).

Dan Ramos of BUTCHER AND THE BAR has found a new passion at his trending retail butcher shop and bar in east Boynton (510 E. Ocean Ave. Unit 101, Boynton Beach, 561/903-7630). Formerly at fine restaurants like Sundy House in Delray and Market 17 in Fort Lauderdaleas well as Red Splendor, where he was known for his bone broth and sausagesRamos is touting his whole animal butcher initiative from clean regionally sourced meats, in keeping with his longtime involvement with the local slow food movement. Hes making the food writers swoon, and his sandwiches and house-made condiments are blowing people away.

ROGIE PIEROGIES are handmade pierogies (Polish dumplings filled with potatoes and other fillings) made by Bob Buzek from his grandmothers recipe. Long a Delray GreenMarket faveand you can also get them at BednersBuzek opened his own store this fall at 1445 N. Congress Ave., Suite 11, Delray Beach. He says his most popular flavors are the traditional potato and cheddar and potato and onion, but our loaded potato made with bacon, cheddar and scallions is quickly gaining popularity.

MARIANNE GOURMET, at 803 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach (561/278-3349), has prepared frozen foods and apps and great sandwiches and salads, but weve been a slave to the famous legendary cannot-stop-eating epic garlic spaghetti for 20-some years now, a birds nest of fine brown noodles with the most devastating garlic flavor ever concocted on the planet. And dont bother asking; they will not share the recipe.

OLD SCHOOL BAKERY has been around since 1997 under the direction of baker Billy Himmelrich (trained at the Hotel Ritz in Paris) and has been one of South Floridas go-to places for all kinds of breads forever, so if you are over making your own pandemic sourdough, head to 45 N. Congress Ave. in Delray Beach (561/276-0013), and be dazzled by its crusty artisan breads, pan breads, pastries, focaccia, crisps, baguettes, and on and on. We have a soft spot for the olive rosemary bread, but you cant go wrong with this old-school standard.

EMILS EUROPEAN SAUSAGE KITCHEN, 124 N. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach (954/422-5565), has been making every kind of imaginable sausage for decades as well as a whole gamut of prepared foods (German potato salad comes to mind), but the sausages are why we go to Emils. All of them are made of all-natural ingredients with no fillers, no MSG, no nitrates, no preservativesjust the real stuff.

SWANK FARMS has a new product this yearpre-made salads from its produce. Now certified by the Department of Agriculture as a salad maker, Jodi Swank says she is serving up five-ingredient salads, including Bibb lettuce with goat cheese, Swank strawberries, toasted walnuts, Swank carrots and Swank baby romaine with watermelon radishes, beets, olives, edible flowers and Swank Asian lettuce mix. Fresh out of the fields is hard to beat. Buy them at the farm on Saturdays, 14311 North Road, Loxahatchee.

John Holbrook is making waves with his all-natural PITBULL BARBECUE SAUCE at local green markets. He makes two sauces (we love the mustard-based Carolina version), two hot sauces and three sugar-free dry rubs, and you can buy them all online (if the markets are closed) at pitbullbbqsauce.com. He also delivers locally.

This story is from theJanuary 2021 issueof Boca magazine. For more content like this,subscribeto the magazine.

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The IFZA Silver Cup 2021, held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, will run from January 22 culminating with a spectacular final on February 5 at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.

Heres what to expect.

Expect plenty of fun, entertainment, amazing prizes to be won and of course live sports action with homegrown and well known international polo players competing for the first trophy of the Series.

Enjoy a competitive display of polo from the sidelines, book a table at the Silver Lounge which hosts an amazing after party, reserve a picnic gazebo that comes with a picnic basket filled with a scrumptious treat for four people or have a fabulous polo brunch at the Andalucia Terrace of Al Habtoor Polo Resort.

If you have little ones, bring them along as there is a dedicated kids area to help keep them entertained with fun activities such as pony rides and games.

Spectators can refuel at the food truck corner serving delicious food which can be enjoyed in the picnic area as you soak in the lovely weather. Stretch your legs in between chukkers and check out the Shopping Village for amazing finds to take home with you.

Hospitality Areas and General Admission:

Picnic Gazebo: Book your own gazebo for Dhs1000 good for four people, inclusive of general admission for four, a picnic basket anda picnic area parking pass.

Silver Lounge: Its a minimum of Dhs1500 spend per table on drinks and includes general admission for seven people and a picnic area parking pass.

Fabulous Polo Brunch: Brunch packages start from Dhs 295 with house beverages and if you prefer bubbly, its Dhs395. For more information, call the Al Habtoor Polo Resort hotel at 056 545 8391

General Admission: Dhs150 inclusive of a food and beverage voucher worth Dhs150 valid on the same day only at Half Time Food Truck, Horse & Hound, The Grill Pit and Equestrian Lounge. It includes parking outside the picnic area.

Picnic Parking Fee:Dhs150.

For information and bookings on hospitality offers, call (0)56 373 2999 or email the club at media@alhabtoorpoloclub.com.

The finals take place on February 5, so get your bookings in as soon as possible.

IFZA Silver Cup 2021, Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club, Dubai, until Feb 5. Tel: (0)4 436 2222. alhabtoorpoloresortandclub.com

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With Valentines Day around the corner, love is definitely in the air and with so many of us looking to escape whats become a monotonous way of life during the pandemic, why not plan a destination wedding at Playa Hotels & Resorts?

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David W. Trefren died unexpectedly January 17, 2021. Dave was born in Ord, Nebraska to Ted and Margie Trefren on November 17, 1959. He was the sixth of seven children.

The family moved to Cheyenne about a year later and Dave lived there his entire life. Dave attended local public schools. He went to Bain Elementary near his home and swam in the Sun Valley Pool. He attended Carey Jr High and East High School. While attending high school he worked as a laborer hanging and finishing drywall.

Dave also liked to challenge himself, riding his trial bike in different situations. After finishing high school and a quick trip to Arizona to visit friends and see the area, he came home to Cheyenne and started his first company.

He called it Custom RV Accessories and built trailers, bumpers, headache racks and other metal projects. He was working out of his brother, Phil's, garage. After a couple years, Dave outgrew the garage and built a new building on Ave D off Fox Farm Road. He renamed the company Wyoming Steel Products.

As the company grew, it branched out into wrought iron fencing, hand rails, stairs, gates and, eventually, fabrication and erection of buildings. Dave loved to build things and run the crane. In the fall of 1981 he met Dale Weaver and they were married in August of 1982. In 1985, they welcomed a daughter, Kristen, to the family. Another daughter (Jennie) followed in 1987 and a son (Jeff) in 1988.

As the company started growing, he added on to the first building, and then built a new larger building next to it. Dave started picking up parcels of land along Fox Farm Road and started building the "Red Buildings" as commercial rentals. Dave started growing bored with running Wyoming Steel Products. He wanted to have more time to spend with his family and do some traveling.

In 2001, he sold the business assets and "retired". He continued to build "Red Buildings" and travel extensively. Dave was very fond of the South Side of Cheyenne and never wanted to live anywhere else in town. Dave loved hunting, fishing, camping, scuba diving, riding motorcycles, skiing, and snowmobiling with his family and friends. Elk hunting each fall in the Sierra Madres was very important and was planned for months, and talked about for years. (Although, what happens in elk camp stays in elk camp.) He very often said, "We aren't stuck, we are just temporarily detained".

Dave will be remembered for his colorful phrases (fine as frog hair), jokes, bird calls, elk calls, and sense of adventure and fearlessness. He loved to help people and was always looking out for the underdog, but he never let anyone take themselves too seriously.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Margie Trefren and his life time buddy, Bill Ragsdale. He is survived by his wife, Dale, and their three children; Kristen Trefren, her husband Greg and their three children Raymond, Eric, and Lucy; Jennie Boulerice, her husband Jesse and their FurBaby Tsavo; Jeff Trefren, his wife Katrina and their children Hunter and Ryker; his brothers John, Phil, Matt, and Paul; his sisters, Debbie and Julie, and many, many well loved nieces and nephews and honorary nieces and nephews.

He will be missed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to local food banks, the Salvation Army, Veterans Rock, or any local charity. A memorial service will be held this spring.

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Steady progress continues to be made on the recovery front as new contracts were signed to advance recovery works in the Virgin Islands.

K and C Construction was awarded the contract for the repairs to the Attorney Generals (AG) Residence valued at 331,862.53 at a contract signing ceremony on January 21.

The scope of works for this project includes a total refurbishment of the Attorney Generals Residence to provide fit-for purpose accommodation for the Attorney General. The residence sustained significant damage, particularly to its roof during Hurricanes Irma and Maria and further damage from constant exposure to the natural elements, rainwater ingress and general deterioration.

The refurbished home will feature a full replacement of the roof and structural elements, windows, doors, drywall, new kitchen cabinetry, closets, electrical, plumbing, air condition and exterior works. Works are scheduled to commence on February 7 for a period of five months.

As part of this signing ceremony, the RDA recognised the contract awarded earlier this month to Amandla Engineering for the supply and installation of the Solar Facility for the Leonora Delville Primary School valued at $40,748.00. This facility will provide resilient power, lowering the schools energy bill and ensuring a resilient community facility that will supply power in times of crisis.

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said the Virgin Islands continues to progress. As Premier, he was pleased to ensure funding was made available in the 2021 budget for the AGs residence project.

It is important to make sure that the people of this Territory must have a stake in the development of its economy. I firmly believe that on our journey towards self-determination, we have to believe in our people, we have to continue to build our people, we have to continue to understand that our future is in our hands but we also must understand that the future belongs to the prepared.

The Premier congratulated both Mr. Kendol Arthur and Ms. Nea Talbot for their success in the RDA independent procurement process and he thanked the RDA for their progress towards the recovery agenda.

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) Mr. Anthony McMaster in his remarks said, The Government of the Virgin Islands through the RDA has injected $23.4 Million to date into the Virgin Islands economy through the CDB loan funding of which 89% has been awarded to locally established companies.

The CEO also as part of his remarks, outlined progress made to date on several recovery projects including road works, schools, infrastructure projects, public buildings and renewable energy.

He added, We have been fulfilling the mandate that has been given to us by ensuring there is local content in the rebuilding of the Territory.

Permanent Secretary in the Deputy Governors Office Mrs. Sharleen DaBreo-Lettsome, MBE said, We continue to work along with the team at the RDA led by Mr. Anthony McMaster and various Government agencies such as the Public Works Department who contribute their expertise and knowledge to ensure that these projects are completed at a high standard, so that they serve the specific needs of the Government in a sustainable manner for the foreseeable future.

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency is a statutory body under the Premiers Office created by the Government of the Virgin Islands to deliver the programmes and projects under the Recovery to Development Plan, raise funds and buildthecapacity of key stakeholders in the Virgin Islands community.

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If you ask anyone who has had experience living in a rented space, they will often say that no rental unit is perfect, and they are right. While the location of the apartment may be great, the rent may be out of their budget. They may love the floor plan, but they absolutely hate the surrounding area of the complex. Every rental unit will come with its own advantages and disadvantages. What works for one person may not work for another. For some, flex apartments or studios are the perfect solutions for a budget-friendly unit in a crowded city. For others, it is a privacy nightmare they may not be willing to settle on.

If you find yourself facing the latter dilemma, keep reading for tips on how to create privacy in your flex apartment or studio.

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What exactly is a flex apartment or studio?

If you are currently on the hunt for a rental unit, you may see some listings described as a flex studio or apartment. These types of apartments are also commonly referred to as convertible apartments as they can be converted to apartments with multiple bedrooms. This type of apartment is typically a large studio apartment that has a sleeping area separate from the main room. In big cities where space is limited and demand is high, flex apartments are more common. If you are hunting for a rental unit in a city like Chicago or New York City, you may find yourself looking at flex apartments or studios.

When looking at listings for rental units, one listing may say something like Opportunity for flex two-bedroom. This would mean that the flex two-bedroom is actually a one-bedroom apartment that has the ability to be converted into a two-bedroom apartment. Likewise, if a rental unit is advertised as a flex three-bedroom, it is a two-bedroom apartment that has the ability to be converted into a three-bedroom apartment.

For college students or younger professionals, this type of floor plan could be a great idea as it could be more budget-friendly than typical floor plans. What you previously considered to be an expensive one-bedroom apartment could actually be a flex two-bedroom apartment that is more affordable when you factor in an additional roommate. However, that also means that you will be facing the issue of compromised privacy as there is often not a clear division of personal space.

Divide up space with temporary walls

In a more traditional rental unit, you can find the comfort of privacy in your personal bedroom, with walls and a door you have the ability to open and close as you please. With a flex apartment or studio, this unfortunately will not be the case. However, you can solve this use by adding a temporary wall to your space to divide and give each roommate some privacy. Just like any addition you would make to a rental unit, be sure you are asking your landlord permission to install a temporary wall. In some cases, you may need a city permit in addition to permission from your landlord.

Installing a temporary wall into your living room can add another bedroom into your flex apartment or studio.

Temporary wallsdo not require any nails or holes drilled into the floor or ceiling. Instead, they are kept up by pressure. Metal tracks are laid along the floor and ceiling, studs are fixed to the tracks, and then pre-painted sheetrock is installed, thus creating the temporary wall.

Understanding the importance of following code

While you may not see the problem with bypassing the typical practice of going to your landlord with possible additions to your rental unit or even taking your landlords approval as the only approval you need, that isnt the case. There are codes and policies to follow for a reason. So even if you think you are ready to install a temporary wall with your landlords approval, you must make sure you are keeping up with your local laws.

In New York City, for example, flex apartments and studios were common practice. With a high demand for housing, adding in a temporary wall to fit in more tenants was a simple and quick solution. In 2005, two firefighters were killed in a fire in the Bronx.

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An investigation into the devastation fire found that illegally divided rooms were a large part of the blame for the fatalities. The illegally divided rooms had not been approved or known to the city, and had confused the firefighters and prevented them from escaping the building.

The buildings former and current owners and two tenants were charged with manslaughter. The tragedy led to many landlords putting a halt to installing temporary walls to flex apartments or studios, but many still follow the practice.

According to City Realty, installing a temporary wall means you must hire a licensed engineer or architect to draw up a plan, install the wall, and make sure the wall is in compliance with the law. If the temporary wall is being installed to create an extra bedroom, it needs to fit the legal definition of a bedroom in New York City. This means that the room must be at least 80 square feet and have at least one window. After the bedroom is created, you must also need a living room typically one that is at least 150 square feet. This new room must not interfere with your ventilation or sprinkler system in any way.

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Types of temporary walls to install

Pressurized walls are walls that not permanently fixed to walls and the floor. These walls should not interfere with ventilation and sprinkler systems, or block exit routes. These types of temporary walls are popular for creating privacy in flex apartments or studios as they are renter-friendly.

They are the types of temporary walls that look the most like a real wall.

As mentioned previously, these could require a city permit as they technically involved changing the layout of the apartment, even if the wall is temporary and not a permanent addition. For this reason, some landlords do not allow pressurized walls. These walls can also be out of some renters budgets as they can cost anywhere from a couple of hundred dollars to a couple thousand dollars.

Dont fret over lost privacy, there are still more temporary wall options for flex apartments or studios.

Partial walls are walls that typically stop about a foot from the ceiling so that there is air space between rooms. These walls do not require any tools or screws to install. They also dont have a door but have an opening instead. Because these walls leave room between the top of the wall and the ceiling and lack doors, landlords that do not allow pressurized walls may allow partial walls instead.

Partial walls offer the privacy of a wall but offer less privacy when it comes to noise as they are still open to the entire space. If you are bothered by the lack of a door, the opening may be covered with a curtain.

Similar to partial walls, there are also bookshelf walls. Bookshelf walls are much like how they sound freestanding bookshelves that double as a wall. These walls can be convenient for renters as they also offer storage for books and other belongings in a space that may lack storage already, and also be more decorative than a plain wall would be. On the plus side, loading the shelves with books is another great way to add sound insulation.

Do-It-Yourself privacy options

Perhaps the above options sound like a little too much work for a rental unit you are eventually going to move out of anyway, or maybe they may be well out of your price range. There are still options for those seeking out budget-friendly privacy additions to their flex apartment or studio.

If you are already lacking storage space in your flex apartment or studio, add some privacy in the form of shelving units. This option can be as complex or budget-friendly as you want/need them to be. Longer and taller shelves may be more pricey but can offer more privacy and storage space that you are desperately seeking in your flex apartment or studio.

Adding a curtain can also be a great, budget-friendly way to add privacy to your flex apartment or studio without putting in too much effort. Rather than installing a curtain rod with screws, a more renter-friendly option is installing a tension rod to hang curtains throughout your space. Tension rods simply fit between walls/entryways as long as there is tension holding it up, they will maintain their position and hold curtains up.

Similar to curtains, panel room dividers can add quick means of privacy to your flex apartment or studio. These room dividers come in a variety of lengths as well as designs, making the amount of privacy and decor easy to control. If you simply want a closed-off space between beds or changing areas in an open room, adding a room divider is inexpensive and easy.

These options tend to be more budget-friendly, quick solutions to adding privacy to flex apartments or studios. They also have the ability to be removed as you please, so if you are moving to another flex apartment or studio in the future, you can take your privacy with you to your next space.

Do be wary that while these options do add some visible privacy, they may not be adding privacy when it comes to sound as the apartment/studio is still left open.

Responsibility of removal

Similar to any other changes you make to a rental unit, you may find yourself responsible for removing the temporary wall when it is time to move out. This all depends on the terms of your lease. Most leases contain a clause where tenants must leave the unity in the same conditions they originally rented in, from walls painted to temporary walls.

If you dont remove any temporary wall you installed during your lease, you could lose your security deposit or be facing additional charges after moveout. On the flip side, your landlord may see the addition of a temporary wall as a benefit to the rental unit and be okay with keeping it installed. The key is keeping your landlord informed and stay in communication.

Things to consider when renting a flex apartment or studio

Whether you are adding a temporary wall or a simple room divider, its important to remember these arent exact replicas of real walls. This is extremely important to consider if you are someone (or your roommate is someone) that deeply values personal space and privacy. A temporary wall may give the illusion of privacy, but it will not offer the soundproofing that real walls may offer you. This can be anything from hearing whatever your roommate is watching all day to the conversations they are holding with friends and family word-for-word. For some, this lack of soundproofing may be the thing that makes them not want to live in a flex apartment or studio.

Or, this lack of soundproofing may lead to adjusting how you use the space you are living in. You may not be the go-to apartment for your friends hangouts. While your roommate may have been fine with you having a larger group of friends over in your past living situation, living in the flex apartment or studio may make them feel like they have nowhere to go on their own when you have friends over. Those late nights of blasting music or binging on Netflix may be over, or at least may be limited to your headphones as you need to be even more conscious of the noise you are producing while living in a flex apartment or studio with roommates.

At the end of the day, flex apartments or studios arent for everybody. With all things considered, the lack of secured privacy may be a deal-breaker. However, if you are willing to make compromises, flex apartments or studios can be the perfect next step for your next living space.

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