Safety Tips for the Renter
Posted on July 3, 2008
As those of you in the U.S. prepare for the holiday weekend, I think this is a good time to talk about summer safety issues for renters. First and foremost...Filed Under Apartment Living | Comments Off
Myths About Decorating Small Spaces
Posted on July 1, 2008
These myths float around everywhere, like old wives' tales spreading from one renter to the next. So House Beautiful magazine published a feature on top misconceptions when it comes to...Filed Under Apartment Living | Comments Off
Poll: What Do You and Your Roommate Fight About Most?
Posted on June 28, 2008
Cleaning the apartment Paying rent and bills Messing with personal belongings Noise and sleep interruptions Inviting friends over Inviting boyfriend / girlfriend over Pets View Results ...Filed Under Apartment Living | Comments Off
Vacation Rentals–Yay or Nay?
Posted on June 28, 2008
Let's talk about the other kind of renting--renting while on vacation--not common I imagine, but perhaps a better alternative to hotels. Could becoming more common, though. Craiglist has a "housing...Filed Under Apartment Living | Comments Off
Getting the Landlord to Install an Air Conditioner
Posted on June 24, 2008
Apartments during the summertime can feel miserable if you don't have an air conditioner--small spaces and few windows means little air circulation. If your landlord is balking at installing one,...Filed Under Apartment Living | Comments Off
Could You Live With Only 100 Things?
Posted on June 21, 2008
One man has set a challenge for himself to eject all but 100 items from his home, the process of which he documents via his blog GuyNamedDave. Sounds pretty hard-core,...Filed Under Apartment Living | Comments Off
Renter Overflow
Posted on June 21, 2008
Americans are renting at the highest level since 2002 based on census data, reports the New York Times. The reason? A collapsing housing market and a large number of foreclosures. [Disclosure:...Filed Under Apartment Living | Comments Off
Poll: How Much Rent Do You Pay?
Posted on June 17, 2008
Rent varies from place to place. See where you stand overall by taking this poll (calculated in U.S. dollars). If you pay more than $2,000—the highest amount—I'm curious, how...Filed Under Apartment Living | Comments Off
Questions to Ask Your Future Roommate
Posted on June 14, 2008
Can you envision what it'll be like to live with your potential roommates? Do you know whether they're neat, vegetarians, or allergic to cats? Whether you're moving in with friends,...Filed Under Apartment Living | Comments Off
Reader Submission Request: Dogs and the Renter Blues
Posted on June 13, 2008
Tell me, dog owners, what's your experience with hunting for an apartment? Since landlords are not required to allow dogs—unless your dog is a guide dog, signal dog, or service...Filed Under Apartment Living | Comments Off