Tips for a better renting life.
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Renting furniture isn't the only option you have for making a party fun. Some places will have a more comprehensive list of things available for rent,…
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Many of us have heard of feng shui, or the practice of setting up spaces to release positive energy. A main area of the practice…
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Apartment areas are often multi-tasked. Living rooms are turned into offices, kitchens are turned into dining rooms. Using kitchen space for eating is becoming a more…
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Storage space in apartments can be limited. In my apartment, finding storage for…
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Kitchen shelves…
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You don't want to go into a meeting with your potential landlord feeling unprepared. This is your chance to get all the answers to questions you…
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How to Maximize Your Apartment Space Living in a small space doesn't necessarily mean you need to think small. There are many ways that you can…
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What better way to use your kitchen than to cook up amazing breakfast items? Banana pancakes are so good, Jack Johnson wrote a song about them.…
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Along with past posts of junk drawer and closet organization, another important place in your apartment that needs to be organized is your pantry. When all…
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This spring, opt for putting your flowers in a different type of holder. Although traditional vases are beautiful, try these alternative options. These are perfect to…
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Yesterday’s post included sharing bathrooms, so today we will discuss sharing refrigerators. Another common aspect of apartment living is having to share a refrigerator. Having three…
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Yesterday’s post included sharing bathrooms, so today we will discuss sharing refrigerators. Another common aspect of apartment living is having to share a refrigerator. Having three…
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In apartment living, often times roommates will have to share bathrooms. Sometimes, disagreements can erupt from sharing a common space. Space can be limited, and sharing…
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Keeping up with current clothing trends is a fun activity endorsed by magazines and fashion shows every season. While knowing the current trends for fashion can…
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How safe are the products you are using around your apartment? Toxic chemicals and harsh disinfectants cannot only be harmful to you but also to the…
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Most of us have more clothes and accessories than we do space. Maximizing closet space through organization is critical for small spaces. Use these guidelines when…
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In apartment living, many of us are faced with limited storage. “Junk drawers” often find their way into our kitchens and offices, filled with odds and…
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Although the winter months usually bring less pests, spring will soon be upon us. Consider these tips for arming your apartment against pests. No one likes…
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Laura Oliver is a coupon extraordinaire and the mind behind the money-saving blog afrugalchick.com. She took some time out of her day to discuss her new…
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There is a struggle among apartment renters. The struggle is decorating a small space while keeping the space organized and focused. Small apartments can be a…
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The winter weather can really be rough on skin, hair, and nails. All members of the home and family can enjoy these do-it-yourself at home spa…
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With the winter months upon us, cranking up the heat may seem like the obvious option to keep warm. Homes around the United States are losing…
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America is in the midst of football season; which also means it's the perfect time to participate and/or host in a special kind of…
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“10, 9, 8…!” Instead of counting down the seconds to ring in the New Year, many of us are actually counting down the days…
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The holidays draw to a close, and you realize just how many decorations you have and what little spare square footage is left. If you find…
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It is officially December and finally, time to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Yuletide, Festivus—oh yeah, that’s just a made-up holiday from Seinfeld. Oh well, the point is…
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The bathroom is one place in the house that often becomes neglected in appearance over time, especially for those of us who live in an apartment-…
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When eating for college students comes to mind, you typically think of two words: Ramen Noodles. I know my freshman year ramen noodles definitely wore out…
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If you’re a pasta lover like me you’re more than likely to have pasta at least once a week at home. With that pasta though, if…
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Ever wonder why we spend $5-20 dollars on a candle to either use for ourselves or give as gifts? Yet we don’t realize that we throw…
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This week we are celebrating the top five entries in our photo contest by sharing a post from their own blog sites. Today we have Shelley…
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You can make friends with your roommates, but you can’t make roommates out of friends. I mean I guess it is possible, it’s just very unlikely,…
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Money is always a relevant topic for discussion whether it is your own personal salary or something on a grander scale. The real topic people seem…
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If you are anything like me, you can’t be productive living in a mess. Even as a college student, I find myself incapable of studying in…
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When living with roommates, paying bills on time may end up being a problem if one, if not all roomies ar e on top…
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Recession or no recession, everyone likes to save money. But let’s be honest, it’s not everyone's forte. Some people are shop-a-holics. They spend excessive amounts of…
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It’s that time of year again. Don’t let summer fun fool you… school is just around the corner, whether you like it or not. And of…
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For college students living in dorms and people who live in apartment complexes with a communal laundry room, the nightmares of sharing laundry facilities are well…
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When you first get to college you check in and drop all your stuff off at some naked, plain, lifeless room, otherwise known as a dorm.…
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When I had a dorm, my bathroom had zero storage in it. I had two towel bars and that is it. There was plenty of storage…
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