When I looked for my last apartment, there were a few scary things in play. I was moving in with my boyfriend (ack!) navigating the broker scene (double ack!), not to mention trying to find an honest …
“To Dorm or Not to Dorm?” That is the question. Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of RA’s and ugly furniture; or to take arms against the sea …
In New York (and most bigger cities), you’ll find all sorts of 20-somethings, ranging from hipsters to ex-frat brothers, looking for their dream first apartment. You’ll even find 23-year olds who still miss college enough to pretend …
It’s time to give your apartment its annual check-up. Let me share a few apt tips that will be nearly 100% painless and totally worth-it!
1) Change the Batteries – In your smoke detector? Certainly. Also, …
Our blogger Elyse shares her strategies for handling money matters and common chores with roommates.
I’ve lived with a lot of different people in my life. When I lived at home, I had to share a room …
If you’ve recently moved into a new place, there’s no better way to make a place feel lived in than by having a gather/party/what have you. Sure, it means wet entryways (at least if you …
When you share a home with people, it can often feel like a surrogate family. I’ve had Sunday dinners and Thursday movie nights with roomies, but I’ve loved the Christmases I’ve shared with roommates more …
If you’re friends with your roommates – then this question is easier. You can casually chat about it. Yes. No. Whatevs.
In the situation above, likely your natural first instinct is to ask what the expectation …
I love the holidays. The entire month of December is filled with its own special food, music, decorations and a massive movie market. But my favorite part is that it is the one time of …
In years previous, I’ve written about holiday tipping. If you’re looking for that article, about suggested tipping amounts, check out my recent article called Holiday Tip 2009 . As a preview — your hair stylist might …
