Los Angeles Neighborhood Guide: Part One by Katherine
Ah, L.A., La La Land, Hollywood, the City of Angels. So sprawling is this metropolis that  the task of finding your first apartment can feel daunting, if not downright impossible. …

We’re often asked for advice about how much to budget for apartment essentials.  For instance, “What kinda apartment can I get for X amount per month?” Or, “If I have $1000 to move cross country. . . …

Our blogger Elyse is contemplating her next move after graduation.
The Price of Solitude by Elyse
Roommates. I’ve had good ones, great ones and terrible ones. With my lease coming to an end in a few months, I’ve …

Hey Ya’ll!
Surviving the heat? I am — as long as I’m in my apartment.  If I’m traversing the city underground via subway — fuggedaboutit!  
So, aside from the heat, what’s up?  The best cities for renters …

Absolutely essential apartment items you need to start a happy and healthy home life.

When outfitting your first abode, you can leave the bean bag at home – but remember to bring along/buy these important items. This bit of extra planning will make your life wayyy easier later on …

Calling all you relationship experts! Our friend Matthew has raised a common problem and asks you to put on your Judge Judy robes again. Here’s Matt’s email. (And thanks for the nice words about our …

THIS IS A REPEAT OF ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR POSTS.
Here are some rough guidelines you can use when you start planning the move to your first apartment.
Monthly Rent = annual salary divided by 40
Security …

<—— Some really great pillows by Jonathan Adler! Be sure to read about him below and check out his NYC sample sale!
We all have our favorite things to shop for. Some girls like to buy …

The key to a successful roommate relationship is having each party know what to expect right from the start. The best way to accomplish this is by drafting a written roommate agreement that anticipates problems before they arise and establishes ways to deal with them.