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How to Host a Big Chili Cook-Off in a Small First Apartment
How to Host a Big Chili Cook-Off in a Small First Apartment

How to Host a Big Chili Cook-Off in a Small First Apartment

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Nothing helps keep away the cold like a hot bowl of soup or stew, and chili is one of the most iconic dishes to fill this role during the fall and winter. There are many variations of this spicy stew, so chili cook-offs are a popular event during this time of year. Want to host…
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3 Fun Advent Calendar Ideas for Your First Apartment
3 Fun Advent Calendar Ideas for Your First Apartment

3 Fun Advent Calendar Ideas for Your First Apartment

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Advent calendars are a fun way to count down the days of December as Christmas grows closer. These can commonly be purchased at all sorts of stores, but what if you want to make your own DIY advent calendar to display in your first apartment? Here are three great ideas to do so. Message in…
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How to Safely Move a Couch Between Apartments
How to Safely Move a Couch Between Apartments

How to Safely Move a Couch Between Apartments

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Moving tends to get a bit messy sometimes, and it’s not uncommon for decorations, dishes, and even pieces of furniture to be broken or ruined in the process. While this might not be a huge deal for some smaller items, it’s important to make sure you protect large, expensive pieces like your couch. Moving a…
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Hosting a Housewarming in Your First Apartment? 5 Gifts to Ask For
Hosting a Housewarming in Your First Apartment? 5 Gifts to Ask For

Hosting a Housewarming in Your First Apartment? 5 Gifts to Ask For

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Hosting a housewarming party can be one of the best ways to get a jumpstart on turning your first apartment into a great place to live. Guests will often bring a present to a housewarming, but what if they ask you what they should bring? Here are five great gifts to ask for at your…
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Co-Applicant, Co-Signer, Guarantor: What Are the Differences?
Co-Applicant, Co-Signer, Guarantor: What Are the Differences?

Co-Applicant, Co-Signer, Guarantor: What Are the Differences?

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Many previously unknown terms come up when you’re applying for an apartment for your first time, and learning how to properly navigate the lingo is an important step to making sure you’re getting into a lease you’re happy with. Three common terms are co-applicant, co-signer, and guarantor, which all describe someone who’s on your lease…
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Moving: What Should Go in Your Car Instead of the Moving Truck?
Moving: What Should Go in Your Car Instead of the Moving Truck?

Moving: What Should Go in Your Car Instead of the Moving Truck?

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If you’re moving out for the first time and you have a decent-sized car, it’s likely that you’ll be able to fit all your belongings in your vehicle with you, but otherwise, you’ll probably need to rent a moving truck. A moving truck can be a helpful way to transport more items than you could…
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How to Find Your First Apartment in a Faraway Area
How to Find Your First Apartment in a Faraway Area

How to Find Your First Apartment in a Faraway Area

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Searching for your first apartment is stressful enough, but if you’re moving far away from home, it can be even more so. Finding your first apartment away from home should be exciting, though, so read on below for four great ways to easily find your first apartment in a faraway area so you can relax…
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How Early Should You Start the Apartment Hunt?
How Early Should You Start the Apartment Hunt?

How Early Should You Start the Apartment Hunt?

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Hunting for a new apartment can be a long and somewhat stressful process, so it’s important to give yourself enough time to find something great before it’s time to move out of your current apartment. If you’re living in or moving to your first apartment and you don’t have much experience with this search, how…
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What Are Live-Work-Play Communities?
What Are Live-Work-Play Communities?

What Are Live-Work-Play Communities?

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When searching for a new apartment, one interesting trend you may come across is the growing number of live-work-play communities. This new lifestyle idea could soon take the world by storm and is growing in popularity across major metropolitan areas. What exactly is a live-work-play community? Read on below to find out. What are live-work-play…
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