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As I’ve been packing up my apartment and getting ready to move 1,000 miles away, I’ve discovered that I’ve been unintentionally harboring several (okay, more than several) things that below to others. Let’s see, there’s a wetsuit, a heart rate monitor, a pair of shoes and a few other things that shall remain nameless [...]

I just had a knock-down-drag-out fight with my roommate, who has been one of my best friends for many years. Basically, this fight repeats itself all across America every day: One roommate says that the other said or did something that the other person says they didn’t say or do.
No one wants to [...]

With half of the country under a blanket of heat and humidity that isn’t expected to let up anytime soon, few apartment dwellers feel like turning on their oven for a home-cooked meal. With rent to pay, though, eating out isn’t always an option - even if the heat index is in triple digits. [...]

Your BFF and roomie is jetting off to Europe for the semester so you’re going to have to share your apartment with a complete stranger. Your current roommate may be more interested in covering her share of the rent than making sure that you are safe and have a good roommate.
While this could be the [...]

With all the hype (and mediocre reviews) surrounding the release of another theatrical installment of our four favorite female New Yorker’s - none other than “Sex and the City 2,” I couldn’t help look at my relationships with my girlfriends. The truth is that everyone needs a Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha in their lives.
If [...]

When it comes to entertaining, you may dream of being a Martha Stewart, but, on your budget, you are more like Ronald McDonald. Don’t fret - you can still have all of your friends over to your apartment, put out a good spread and keep the budget train on track. Here are some [...]

So, you just signed the lease on a brand new apartment - your new home sweet home. Only one problem, you moved to a brand new town or neighborhood and know no one and little about the area. Now what?
Well, it’s time to get yourself out and discover this brand new neighborhood. Hopefully, you did [...]

Oh, Spring is finally in the air. The flowers are blooming, sweaters are coming off and the smell of brats is in the air. Whether it’s charred hunks of meat or delicately grilled vegetables, even renters want to enjoy a little BBQ at home. Patio or deck or not, here’s our guide [...]

The pizza guy knows your order by heart, and you have the Chinese place on speed-dial. Since you moved into your apartment, you’ve ventured into your kitchen to make breakfast - a pop-tart. It’s time you get to know your kitchen. Knowing the basics will allow you not only to save money [...]

Throughout the years, I’ve had my share of roommates. From my first roommate, Rachel, who was assigned to me freshman year (ehh - not the best match) to a couple of love interests (apparently, neither was the best match either) and many in-between, there are plenty of stories to be told. But, perhaps [...]