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7 Items to Keep You Warm When the Radiator Stays Cold
November 16, 2010 – 5:00 am | 4 Comments
Staying warm

Remember last winter, when banging at the cold radiator sounded like a rocking drumbeat but still didn’t bring any heat?  This year, don’t depend on the radiator gods — be prepared with a few inexpensive items …

5 Flights or Staying on Budget and in Shape
November 12, 2010 – 5:24 pm | No Comment
Elyse stairs

Our blogger Elyse shares her exercise secrets.
5 Flights: Staying on Budget and in Shape
When you’re living on your own for the first time, it’s probably safe to say you don’t really have the money to …

No Bare Walls – Art Hound’s Guide to Affordable Art
November 1, 2010 – 4:50 pm | 4 Comments
Kate_ArtHound

Our guest blogger Kate is an art consultant and blogs as Art Hound .
Guide to Affordable Art
As an art consultant and blogger people often confess to me just how much they secretly hate their …

Time Out’s Apt Issue Is Better Than Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa
October 26, 2010 – 2:18 am | No Comment
tony

You think I’m kidding? It’s true!
For those looking for a mini low-down on NYC apartments right now the current issue of Time Out New York (TONY) is a virtual goldmine. Even better, they have more goodies …

The Fifth Floor Girls and the Second Floor Guys.
October 14, 2010 – 3:27 pm | No Comment
second floor guy note

Our guest blogger Elyse learns why it pays to be friendly with your neighbors.
The Fifth Floor Girls and the Second Floor Guys.
We moved in on the same day as our second floor neighbors. They were …

How to Plan a Week of Healthy Meals for $60
September 29, 2010 – 9:52 pm | No Comment
Elyse groceries

Our guest blogger Elyse is an NYU student who just recently managed to free herself from the college dormitory system.
Me and My Grocery List
The one thing I never understood in college was how quickly people …

Altec Lansing Speakers Review/Giveaway
September 21, 2010 – 9:42 pm | 17 Comments
inMotion Compact

The Giveaway is closed. The winners will be announced on Monday.
Often, we’re asked what kind of “stuff” we’d recommend for apartments.  Kitchen Stuff. Living Room Stuff. Bedroom and Bathroom and beyond.  So, while there are certain items …

More Reasons Why You Should Get Curtains
September 8, 2010 – 5:32 pm | 3 Comments
ElyseCurtains

Our guest blogger Elyse is an NYU student who just recently managed to free herself from the college dormitory system.
The Importance of Curtains
When my roommates and I first found our apartment one of my personal …

How To Deal With Bad Landlords
August 30, 2010 – 8:34 pm | 4 Comments
Man in suit holding out key

Our guest blogger Russell works for Response Mine Interactive, an internet marketing company in Atlanta, GA.  He has dealt with bad landlords for the past three years, and has filed a lawsuit against one.  Currently …

How To Personalize Your Pad When You Can’t Paint
August 23, 2010 – 6:20 pm | 5 Comments
Tapestry

One of the easiest ways to personalize your apt is to paint. You roll up your sleeves and, ideally, beg some friends to help. It can really light up a room, but sometimes there are …