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There’s Still Time to Score Black Friday Online Deals for Your Apartment
November 23, 2012 – 8:08 pm | No Comment
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Dear Disgruntled Black Friday Shopper,
Did you go to the mall and come home empty-handed?  The day is still young and we have a few online deals to share with you!
Macy’s: This retail giant is basically …

Should You Buy Or Rent?
June 29, 2011 – 2:22 pm | 2 Comments
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We focus much of our site about renting apartments. How to do it – from dealing with landlords, finding new (and sane) roommates, or hunting down movers – we got your back.
But, housing prices are …

The Ultimate Apartment Security Checklist
February 25, 2011 – 10:28 pm | One Comment
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After a particularly hairy subway ride this evening, I was thankful to return home to my quiet, empty apartment.  But, with my boyfriend out for a drink with friends, as I entered, I couldn’t help …

Haven’t found your dream apt for Sept? Wait for October!
August 26, 2009 – 1:13 pm | No Comment

G’morning fellow apartment dwellers/searchers!

There’s a good chance you’ve already signed and sealed a deal for September 1. If that’s the case, congratulations. Uncork the bottle of bubbly and enjoy the feeling of piece a signed …

My ten steps to green your apartment
January 10, 2008 – 12:50 am | 3 Comments

10. Set up a recycling area. This can be as simple as a grocery sack next to the trash bin. Seriously. It’s not that complicated.
9. Install compact fluorescent light bulbs. It will save you money …

How to have a happy Thanksgiving in your new apartment – some do’s and don’t's
November 18, 2007 – 3:30 pm | No Comment

Maybe you just moved across the country to take your dream job and you have zero vacation time. Maybe you’re not close to your family. Maybe you’re way too broke to buy a plane ticket. …

Decorating and furnishing when you and your roommate have different styles
November 14, 2007 – 5:12 pm | No Comment

So you love sleek, modern design and your roommate adores the lacy, floral, Victorian look. Now what? If you don’t talk about your conflict before you furnish your apartment, you’ll end up with a goofy …

Win their respect! or How to be the best new roommate ever.
October 30, 2007 – 8:40 pm | One Comment

My roommate Matt likes to remind me that he made this apartment the way it is today.
“You know I made this apartment what it is today,” he’ll tell me, waving his hand towards the …

Is this “settling down”?
October 5, 2007 – 2:50 pm | No Comment

My boyfriend and I moved into our studio apartment two days ago. I’m almost 23, but this is my first apartment. I haven’t lived in one place for longer than eight months since I graduated …