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Things to Look for When Finding a Roommate

A list of things you should look for when finding a roommate.

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Apartment Shopping. Finding The Right Home

Just a short guide to finding the right apartment home.

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Your First Apartment Thanksgiving

If you’re like most young adults, you’ll have to prepare Thanksgiving in a tiny apartment kitchen with very limited funds rather than the gigantic test kitchens shown in the magazines. With a little bit of planning, however, you do not have to resign yourself to a reheated frozen meal.

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What You Need to Apply for an Apartment Lease

If you have all apartment application information ready before you enter the leasing office, your application process will go so much smoother. Bring the items listed below with you to prove to your potential new landlords that you’re a worthy, reliable tenant.

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How to Lower Utility Bills in Your Apartment

Whether you’re a renter or a homeowner, here is a list of things you can do to reduce your utility bill by as much as 30 percent per month.

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Tips for Renters That Have Roommates

How to help to keep the peace.

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Systems for Organizing Closets

I have been living in a tiny and cramped little apartment on the fourth floor of a building that was still built during the 1920s. I have to tell you, I place a high degree of importance on every inch of space.

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Teacup Pigs May or May Not be The Right Choice for Your Family

Here is the description and history of teacup pigs and whether they are good fit for your family. This will also describe there advantages and disadvantages to having them as pets.

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How Safe Do You Feel in Your Apartment Building?

While most apartment dwellers rent their residences, they should feel as safe in them as if they owned their own home. I have lived in apartments within major urban areas my entire life. The experience has taught me what to look for in choosing a place to live and how to stay safe once there.

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How to Decorate an Apartment on a Budget

You don’t have to spend a lot of money decorating your apartment. We spend about $1500 decorating our entire one bedroom apartment, and there’s no reason you can’t, either!