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Pet-Proofing Your Apartment for the Holidays

December 11, 2018

The holidays are a wonderful time of year to celebrate and relax with family and friends, not to mention de-stress after exams. Nevertheless, the season poses some health and happiness risks for your pets. Follow this quick pocket guide on pet-proofing for the holidays so that everyone can have a good time: Cat-Proofing the Christmas…

5 Reasons to Ditch-Out on Dorming

July 23, 2018

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There are many excuses universities give as to why college students are ushered into dorms their first year. Nevertheless, it’s a trend that should be abandoned in favor of off-campus student apartments and here’s why: 1. Dorming is basically jail with extra steps. Sleeping next to someone on a flimsy bed in 200…

6 Reasons Why Your Kitchen Needs to Be Clean

June 29, 2018

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Your kitchen is the dirtiest room in your college apartment. In fact, unless you’re running a biohazard laboratory out of your bedroom (don’t), the kitchen is the dirtiest place in every home. If you’re not absolutely convinced this space needs extra TLC, we over at College Rentals have put together a little list of reasons…

Top 4 Reasons They’ll Evict You

June 15, 2018

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Eviction is an uncomfortable process for both parties: scary and expensive for the soon-to-be-ex-tenant, and arguably more expensive and time-consuming for the landlord. If your landlord locks you out of the apartment without a sheriff, it’s illegal. They can and frequently do get in a lot of trouble for it. The proper protocol involves…

Floored: Carpet or Hardwood?

May 18, 2018

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Both carpeting and hardwood flooring can be listed as amenities for your apartment because they both provide their own benefits. But which one is better? Magic Carpet Comfort: Carpeting is typically much more pleasant for your feet, and can make standing for long periods of time a breeze. Insulation: Carpet holds heat better than wood…

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Loving Thy Neighbor

April 11, 2018

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You hardly know them. They’re usually only visible for a moment while they are fumbling with their keys and groceries outside their door. It is amazing how you can live next door to someone, yet still feel continents away. With different schedules, interests, occupations, and lifestyles, it can be a challenge to develop a relationship…

Safety Basics For College Renters

September 11, 2015

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Safety is important to many people when it comes to living in a new college apartment. Not all college students know how to keep their apartment safe from burglars though. Here are some safety basics to help you feel safe in your apartment. Do you have any safety basic tips you would like to…

Apartment Safety Tips for Every Renter

March 27, 2015

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Going off to college is an exciting time. For the first time, you’re free to do as you please, but with this newfound freedom comes the responsibility to protect yourself. Adhering to some simple apartment safety tips will help you enjoy the freedom college presents, while remaining safe in your new environment. Students, who live…