When you’re renting an apartment, several of your monthly costs, such as your rent, will be at a fixed price. However, your utility bill is one facet of apartment life in which you can take some measures to lower your… Read More
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5 Tips for Living On Your Own for the First Time
Living on your own for the first time can be a daunting experience. Even if you are moving into a cozy, single-bedroom apartment, you may feel lonely at first or intimidated by all of the responsibilities you now carry alone…. Read More
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5 Must-Haves for a New Apartment
After months of searching for your new apartment, filling out paperwork, and depositing a large chunk of change, you can finally move into your new place and start decorating it how you prefer. However, there are a few items you… Read More
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Should You Rent a Studio or One-Bedroom Apartment?
When it comes to apartment shopping, your choices may be nearly endless. If you are looking for an apartment in which to live alone, you may be deciding between two primary choices: the studio apartment or the one-bedroom apartment. These… Read More
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What To Do After Your Roommate Moves Out
Living arrangements change all the time, for a variety of reasons. If your roommate moves out, it can be hard to know what to do next. After spending some time living with someone else, it can be hard to adjust… Read More
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Four Techniques for Adding More Storage Space in a Small Bathroom
If you are living alone or with a roommate in an apartment, it’s likely that you only have one bathroom in which to place all of your necessary toiletries. Sometimes apartment bathrooms just can’t quite hold all that you wish… Read More
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9 Affordable Apartment Soundproofing Techniques
If you are distracted by the sound of outside car and foot traffic, or by your apartment neighbors, it can be challenging to find a way to mitigate the noise while remaining comfortable in your apartment. Fortunately, no matter what… Read More
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Four Ways to Handle a Noisy Neighbor
While apartments are convenient and cozy, they do require people to live close to each other. Unfortunately, that sometimes means that noise from one apartment may travel to another. If you find yourself continually being bothered by excessive or loud… Read More