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Tanner Weber is a writer, talker, teacher, and coffee drinker who currently lives in Washington, DC. Hobbies include organizing and reorganizing the tiny bedroom, eating chips and salsa, and browsing the websites of local dog rescues (even though the lease says No Pets). Find her on Twitter @literalunderdog.

Beginner’s Guide to Group House Living

August 6, 2016 | By Tanner AuthorMy First Apartment

Are you moving with a group of friends off-campus this semester? Get prepared by checking out Tanner’s tips about group house living. (This post was originally published last August.) About a year ago, I moved from Southern California to DC and quickly found a home in the form of a group house full of young…

Finding Roommates 101: Craigslist and Facebook

January 13, 2016 | By Tanner AuthorMy First Apartment

When looking for a first apartment, many people moving out of their parents’ house soon realize is that they just can’t afford their own place. As difficult as that truth is to process, there is one easy(ish) solution: roommates. When moving to a new city, however, you may not know anyone in the area. Or,…

Moving Tips: 3 Things I Wish I Had Been Told Before I Moved Out

August 23, 2015 | By Tanner AuthorMy First Apartment

When I was saving up to move out of my parents’ house, the adults in my life had no shortage of advice for me: “Don’t worry about living with someone you don’t know; I had a Craigslist roommate when I was your age who ended up being in my wedding”; “Oh, just relax and enjoy…

Beginner’s Guide to Group House Living

August 1, 2015 | By Tanner AuthorMy First Apartment

By Tanner Weber About a year ago, I moved from Southern California to DC and quickly found a home in the form of a group house full of young professionals with varying hobbies, professions, and standards of living. Here’s how I survived the first year: 1. Don’t expect to be friends with everyone— There are…