"Pressed Wood" In All It's Variation Is Not For The RD!
If you have a "maid",it WILL get wet everyday! They "Wet Mop" the floors everyday. Every few weeks they use a water hose to wash the walls and floors.The rain and humidity are also a factor.I would use the "space" to bring a clothes washer,a stove,and a "fridge".I suggest no "Ice maker", or water dispenser in the door of the fridge,no drinking water in the plumbing here.You can get a "water cooler" here that holds a 5gallon bottle of drinking water.Good mattress' are a good idea as well. All the above are very expensive here. Since you are in NY,you should contact a good "Dominican Shipping Co. there for a price to ship,and deliver to your "door" here in the DR.They know how much to "Tip" the customs officials/"Crooks",here to get your "stuff" cleared.
That being said,it is probably better to come here with "nothing",EXCEPT, a lot of money!Rent a furnished apt.for 6 months,and see how "Life" goes.That way you are not tied to your "stuff".If you want to leave,you just buy a ticket and "GO"!
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