Help, My Roommate’s a Vegetarian!

July 5, 2018 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

So, you’ve found the perfect roommate, and you’re super excited. You’ve got the same taste in music, you’re both neat-freaks, and you’ve already made plans for a weekly girl’s night out. Except, when you were talking last night, she mentioned that, oh, by the way, she’s a vegetarian. Suddenly, you’re freaking out, because for some…

Are You a Bad Roommate?

September 12, 2017 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

First, let me say that this is NOT an attack on any of my previous roommates! They were all great people who I was lucky to live with. However, there were things they did that I didn’t like, and by identifying the issues I had with them, I can ensure that I (and hopefully you!)…

Preparing for Your First Roommate: How to Manage 4 Common Conflict Zones

June 18, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

For some, the word “roommate” is synonymous with “best friend.” For others, it’s “worst nightmare!” Surely you’ve heard tons of stories from both sides of this fence: great roommates and roommate horror stories! But don’t fear…it’s not hard to be a good roommate and to find a roommate that’ll be good to you. However, it…

Living Solo: Some Perks and Downfalls

May 4, 2017 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

Throughout your whole life, you live with your family. You share a bathroom, have chores, and fight for the remote. Well, at least that was my experience. I have always dreamed of living by myself. Peace and quiet. That was always my thought. That dream came to life this past month and it has been…

Roommate Dilemma: What to Do If You’re Sharing a Room and Losing Sleep

February 6, 2017 | By Anna R. AuthorMy First Apartment

Having a hard time sleeping when you’re sharing a room? It’s more common of a problem than you think! Sometimes our schedules are too different, or one person’s snoring is enough to keep the other up all night staring at the ceiling. But lack of sleep hinders on our productivity, the ability for us to…

5 Warning Signs That Your Roommate May Have a Substance Abuse Problem

December 29, 2016 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

By Christina Underwood Overdoing it at holiday parties can happen to anyone, but what to do if it looks like things are getting out of control with someone you are living with. If you’re concerned about your roommate’s substance abuse, you’re in a precarious position: you don’t want to invade their privacy, but you can’t…

Neatnik vs. Slob – How to Live With A Roommate Who is Less Tidy Than You

October 16, 2016 | By Kalee AuthorMy First Apartment

Living with a roommate can be beneficial in many ways including: splitting rent and household bills, having someone nearby in case of an emergency, and having someone to hang out with. One habit that can become problematic is living with a roommate who is less tidy than you, especially when it comes to sharing and…

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…

5 Rules For Having A Significant Other Stay Over

November 20, 2014 | By Ben AuthorMy First Apartment

One of the main challenges that roommates face is coming to an agreement when it comes to having a significant other over at the apartment. This is a very common issue between apartment mates, and can usually be solved easily if both parties are willing to compromise. (Of course, it would have been best if…

Avoid Roommate Problems…Choose Wisely!

September 13, 2014 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

There’s a lot more to choosing roommates than you may think, especially in your first apartment. They need to be fun but not too wild, responsible but not rude. When I first moved to school, I didn’t get to choose my roommate and she and I were complete opposites. It was fine, but definitely not…