Blog Archives
May 2008
When is it time to rock the landlord boat?
Maybe living “alone” ain’t so bad after all.
April 2008
Spring Dumpster Diving for Free Furniture!
Transference: blaming your apartment is easier than admitting moving to a new city is hard
Did I take that apartment too soon? EEK!
Moving to a pad in a new city: Part 2
You've Found a Great Apartment -- How do You Find that Great Roommate?
Questions to ask when visiting prospective roommates
March 2008
Using Craigslist: A Sample Email That Got Results
Using Craigslist: How to Sell Yourself to Potential Roommates.
We have a winner!(OR, I FOUND AN APARTMENT!!)
Checking Craigslist Like a Madwoman, But No Luck Yet
Mo' Apartment Searchin / Mo' Problems
Location, Location, Location! Checking out the Neighborhoods
My Permanent Apartment Search Begins( for real)!
The Commuting Game . . .surprisingly less fun than Parcheesi
February 2008
Making a Moving List and Checking it Twice
Lesson learned: Work out the roommate "What Ifs" before moving in
Going somewhere new means leaving someplace else
Posting on Craigslist Housing Wanted worked!
My handicap? Still being in Chicago when I need to apartment hunt in New York!
By Golly, It's a NEW Apartment Searchin' Blog!
January 2008
If a Broker Makes a Promise, Get It in Writing
How Much Does It Cost to Move?
My ten steps to green your apartment
Kelly M's guide to affordable Brooklyn neighborhoods
Kelly M's housewarming party and gift ideas
December 2007
Six ways to survive winter in your first apartment
Strategies for your first apartment hunt - Part 2.
Strategies for your first apartment hunt- Part 1.
November 2007
10 Ways To Make Your Apartment Greener
How to have a happy Thanksgiving in your new apartment - some do's and don't's
Decorating and furnishing when you and your roommate have different styles
Kelly M's tip for making small spaces livable
October 2007
Win their respect! or How to be the best new roommate ever.
Ten essential places to find in your new hometown
How to make friends in your new hometown
How to furnish your first apartment without breaking your budget or losing your mind
How to Secure Your Rights as a Roommate
Kelly M's tips for furnishing from Craigslist "free"
Friend-of-a-friend. Or, How I Found a Great Apartment Without Really Trying
September 2007
10 Items to Check Before You Move In
Blogger Updates: Jeff in Chicago, Kelly in NYC and Jessica in Chicago
You're Sniffy, You're Sneezy, and it's Time to Blame your Apartment
August 2007
Apartment's First Anniversary!
Alissa's Tips for Buying a Mattress
Organizing Your Desk (and Other Miscellaneous Things)
July 2007
What Your Money Will Buy You: The Furniture Version
Moving to an off-campus apartment
June 2007
Furnishing your apartment... How much will it cost you?
My Top 10 Places to Shop for the Home
May 2007
No wire hangers! Tips for an organized closet.
How to tell your roommate his girlfriend is a problem
10-Step Countdown to Your First Apartment
April 2007
How to find that first apartment, one more time...
How much do I need to save before moving?
Looking for a few good first apartment BLOGGERS!
When a murder happens on your block, security becomes VERY important
The FATEFUL conclusion to the Couch Cover CATASTROPHE!
March 2007
Need Judge Judy in the battle of the sofa slip cover
February 2007
To Move Out, or Not to Move Out, that is the Question
Moving and a Shaking( U-haul or I-haul?)
January 2007
Major Cities with Cheapest Rents!
The Final 3: Change of Address, Cable/Internet/Phone, and keeping the lights on
Renovation gamble that paid off
John, 38, ready to leave home, needs your help
Redecorating to make old new again
December 2006
Flooded Toilets and Ants, Oh My!
Living with Strangers, er, Roommates
November 2006
Long-distance Apartment Hunting Made Easy
Credit Scores and How I Lost My Dream Apartment
Making an Apartment into a Home
How long will it take to find your first apartment?
October 2006
Why there is no such a thing as a perfect landlord
No More Achoo! Getting Allergies Under Control
How much is that doggie in the window?
Understanding Your Lease Obligations
September 2006
Surviving a Visit from Your Parents
What You Should Know about Using a Rental Broker
Blogger Update: Kelly has finally arrived in New York City
Five Six Things to Do Before You Move In
The Housing Virgins of Manhattan and Other Apartment Hunting Stories in the News
August 2006
What did you think I would post about next?
Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
How to throw a bangin' housewarming bash
Apartment Beautiful: Wall Decoration
Taking advantage of your new kitchen
July 2006
I love my new chair. And Craigslist.
June 2006
February 2006
How to lose cash, a friend and not get the apartment
The Crazy Spaces That People Rent Out
January 2006
True Story of an Attempted Rip-off
December 2005
Which home gift are you dreaming of?
Tipping your way to a happy New Year!
November 2005
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