Everyone has a deep affection for their own residence, and home is a harbor for the soul and a place for us to dwell quietly. But have you ever been confused when it comes to choosing a floor of your house? Is it better to have a high level or a low level? It's a hotly debated topic, but few people have actually experienced the difference between the two firsthand.
I was fortunate enough to go through such a change, moving from the 3rd floor, where I had lived for 10 years, to the 25th floor, and living there again for two years. I have to say that the experience of these two floors is very different, and I have some heartfelt things to share, which is my true feeling.
When I first arrived on the 3rd floor, I was fascinated by the beauty of the "Golden Three, Silver Four", and at the same time, I avoided some of the problems on the first and second floors, such as dampness, lack of light, and the smell of the kitchen and bathroom.
Therefore, I spent 3 million to buy a house on the 3rd floor. However, over time, I have come to realize the shortcomings of this option, mainly in three points.
First of all, there is a lot of noise on the 3rd floor. I'm very sensitive to noise and get angry whenever there's a noise. There is a spacious venue downstairs, and there are often aunts who dance square dances with loudspeakers there, and I feel very annoyed whenever I hear this kind of **.
In addition, the property has also built a garbage dump under the building, and every morning the garbage truck will make a screeching sound, which seriously affects my sleep quality. In desperation, I had to wear headphones to sleep every night. In addition, the sound of cars and children frolicking makes it impossible for me to enjoy the tranquility.
Secondly, the air quality on the 3rd floor is poor. Although the lighting is good, there is a lot of dust, and if you don't clean it for a few days, it will accumulate a layer of dust. Air quality drops significantly during smog or fireworks. And the garbage dump downstairs will also waft a stench, which is unbearable, and the windows can only be closed for a long time.
In contrast, the upstairs neighbors reported less dust and little to no smell from the dump.
Finally, the 3rd floor is not as secure and private as the other floors. Although lower floors are more likely to escape and receive rescue in the event of an emergency, they are also more prone to theft and are susceptible. I was surprised to find that I could clearly see the inside of the house below the fourth floor when I stood downstairs, which made me feel very frightened. Therefore, I think that the security and privacy of the 3rd floor is far less than that of the other floors.
However, after living on the 25th floor for another two years, I realized that the tall buildings were not perfect.
Compared to the previous 3rd floor, I found some problems that I regretted.
First of all, there is a long waiting time for elevators. Usually going up and down the 25th floor if no one else uses the elevator, the time will be fast, and it will take less than a minute to get there.
However, when it comes to commuting time or weekends, the waiting time for the elevator becomes long, and the number of stops in between increases, which can be very irritating. Also, after the occasional power outage, climbing the 25th floor was so tiring that I tried it once and never dared again.
Secondly, the low water pressure is also a problem. Although I took this into account when renovating and purchased a booster pump, the effect was not obvious. During the peak period of cooking or bathing at night, the water pressure is sometimes high and sometimes small, making bathing less pleasant.
Finally, security concerns remain. Despite some preparations, there are some things that cannot be completely prevented. When it's windy and rainy, I feel very worried about the disturbing noise coming from the balcony windows. In addition, the large floor-to-ceiling glass windows used for the balcony made me feel uneasy under the strong wind and rain.
To sum up, I have lived on the 3rd and 25th floors for several years, and I have found that there is no absolute good or bad choice of housing, and there are pros and cons to each one. The final choice is to be made based on personal circumstances and living habits, sacrificing some less important factors to choose the floor that suits you best.