Articles in Roommates
Are you new in town? Do you need to move, but want to split the rent bill? Did you just get married? Guess what? The roommate market is in high demand and there’s a wide …
So here’s the thing: people write us with all sorts of scenarios, often involving their roommates, their roommates’ significant others, and general relationships-when-you’re-living-in-an-apartment type questions. It’s a hot-button issue for us. Seriously. If you don’t …
In my first post here, I mentioned that my boyfriend and I would be living with family for the month of May while we wait for our apartment to come available in June. What I …
It’s a month before graduation and you have just found out that both you and your college BF/GF have landed jobs in the same city. Now the big question is, should you look for an apartment …
In the past few weeks, we’ve spent a lot of time talking about selecting roommates. So now let’s shift to another scenario: you’ve had a roommate for a while, and now you’re ready to live …
Everyone loves movies! The best way to become a family with your fellow roommates is to host a movie night with a great visual experience and complimentary food. But to guarantee success you’ve got to pick a …
Last week we talked about where to find people who are in need of a roommate. But simply finding a few people who are interested in being your roommate doesn’t mean you’re done – the …
Whether it’s love or hate, we all have an opinion on our roommate. You see your roommate pretty much everyday … and if your fellow apartment-dweller leaves crumbs on the floor, often you’re the one who …
Ben Franklin may have known about electricity, politics, bifocals and one or two other things, but one of his more overlooked gifts to posterity is this immortal observation: “Guests, like fish, begin to smell after …
Your home is a reflection of you. The color tells us about your character, the many accessories tell us about your interests, and the positioning tells us about your thoughts. Decorating with roommates can make …
