Conversation Topics to Avoid with Your New Roommate
Not every roommate you have in your college career will be your best friend. Shocking but true, this statement is important to remember when getting to know a new roommate. You have to live with this person, so it’s best that the group of you at least get along. To help build your relationship up…
Using Wallpaper Decals; A Beginners Guide
Decorating a college apartment or dorm can be frustrating. A lot of complexes have rules about nails and hanging things on the wall that make decorating feel impossible. A great solution to this is to use a wallpaper decal. These peel and stick decorations are easy to put on and even easier to remove. Wallpaper…
Sharing a Bathroom 101
While some living situations in college allow for personal bathrooms, others do not. For those of you sharing a bathroom here are a few things to keep in mind. Bring a towel with you while you shower. Nothing is more awkward than having to ask your roommate to bring you a towel while you stand…
Why it can be better to pay more in rent
Unlike some things in life, rent is not random. Normally if one apartment is more expensive than the others it is for a reason. Now before you write off the expensive option and deem the extra cost as insane, it may be priced that way for a reason. Sure, at first a $400 dollar…
Why You Always Need to be On the Lease
There are some apartment complexes that advertise “individual leases” and some that do not. What this means is that in an “individual lease” every resident in the unit is responsible for their portion of the lease. Additionally, this means that every resident has their own lease. In the event that your apartment…
How to Find a Sublessor for Your Apartment
Plans can change in an instant. Leases can’t. If you find yourself in the position where you need a sublessor; don’t panic. For every person trying to find a sublessor there is someone trying to find a place to sublease. You just need to know how to find them. There are a few routes to…
How to Organize Your College Closet
Organizing your college closet can be tough. Your closet space likely shrunk while your wardrobe did not. Before you give up and get rid of half of your wardrobe try using some of these helpful tips. Invest in an over -the- door shoe rack. By hanging up some if not all of your shoes, you…
How Do I Get the Most Out of My Studio?
Looking into a blank studio apartment can be terrifying. It’s one oversized room that you have to somehow turn into a living room, bedroom and dining area. Think of it instead as a blank canvas. The simple answer to getting the most out of a studio apartment is to choose the right furniture and…
Setting Boundaries with Your New Roommates
Moving in with new roommates is a tough transition. Getting to know each other and learning each other’s boundaries can be a complicated. The best advice is, to be honest, and communicate. Start by just asking how they feel about certain things. Do they smoke? How do they usually study? Do they work? If you…
10 Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Supplies Under $5
Helping the environment doesn’t always have to cost a ton of money. There are small things you can do every day that can make a big difference. Using organic cleaning supplies is a great way to help the environment without doing any extra work. Worried that the products are too expensive? Try any of these…
10 Things That Change When You Go From Dorm to Apartment
Congrats! You’re moving out of your dorm into your first apartment, this is a big deal. No, it will not be like an apartment from Friends or Gossip Girl but it’ll still be amazing. That being said there are some big changes coming your way. Welcome to the world of utility bills This may shock…
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