<p>so i noticed that on the list of stuff to bring provided by resnet, desk/floor lamps with halogen bulbs are one of the "things you shouldn't bring" and masking tape is a "prohibited item." </p>
<p>exactly how strict are these rules, especially concerning the halogen bulbs? i didn't realize they weren't allowed until after i bought a desk lamp. if i really won't be allowed to keep it in my room, i wanna make sure i'll have a correct lamp before classes and homework start. </p>
<p>about the masking tape, they say it could damage paint surfaces, but for freshmen dorms, aren't the walls just painted cinderblocks/bricks? in any case, i was just wondering how to put up unframed posters if not by using masking tape.</p>
<p>Double sided tape usually works well, as does that poster putty. As for the bulbs, they're not incredibly strict about that.</p>
<p>will they care if we have masking tape because i already bought a huge roll of it and packed it away? oh, and how strict are they on the whole gooseneck lamp thing? they're both desk lamps and arnt going to be pointed toward the ceiling and therefore wont collect dust, which is what i think the whole point of that is, right?</p>
<p>No, the point is that if fabric (like clothes, bedding, curtains? etc) gets too close to the lamp and metal shade, it could catch fire. Also, halogen bulbs get really hot....Even if you go ahead and take them to the dorm and aren't told to get rid of it, you should be sure that you DON'T leave halogen lights on when you're not specifically using them. Use a different light to provide general light for your room. You'll tend to get along better with the other people in your dorm if you don't burn the place down.</p>
<p>I highly doubt anyone is going to burst into your dorm room and kill you for using a halogen bulb.
I have never heard of one burning a house down either....</p>