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More ways to use your walls!
July 30, 2008 – 12:21 pm | 2 Comments

I’m really into walls these days — and all their crazy potential. So, this is a two-parter from earlier this week where I wrote about temporary walls (ie. the best invention since sliced bread). Walls. …

Apartment Magic: Turn Your 1BR into 2BR
July 26, 2008 – 12:30 pm | 2 Comments

Apartment magic? Yes. Really! I know many friends who found great one-bedroom spaces but needed it built for two to pay rent. Depending on how handy you are, you can build it yourself. …

New insurance plan makes it easier for first-timers to rent
July 21, 2008 – 11:18 am | No Comment

If you are a first-time renter and cannot meet the New York City landlords’ income target (up to 40-45 times your monthly rent, up to 80-90 times for a guarantor) there’s a new way to …

How to deal when when your friend is looking for an apartment too
July 16, 2008 – 3:39 pm | No Comment

It’s tough to think about others when you’re super stressed; either you and your friend will bond over your housing woes – or you’ll just compound them. But, as long as you are not competing …

When the Subletter Renegs on the Rent
July 11, 2008 – 12:19 am | 4 Comments

Hello Gentle Blog Readers,
I was going to write about urgent last-minute apartment fixes–but a friend is having an urgent problem, so I’m hoping some of you may have advice. Also, apartment living ethics fascinate me.The …