Oh My Apartment

Taking on a roommate can be a fast way to reduce your expenses: suddenly, you are only responsible for half the rent and utilities. But you still have to collect your roommate’s share and make sure that it makes its way to the landlord or utility company. If you split other expenses with your roommate, […]

If you want to add a little to your St. Patty’s Day luck, a pot of clovers can be just the ticket. Clovers can be grown in your apartment — on the balcony in the summer and on a window ledge during colder months — bringing a little of the luck of the Irish right […]

Some pets can be in big trouble when the weather gets cold. Many animals, including birds, reptiles and even dogs without heavy coats, are more accustomed to warm climates. If you’re living in an apartment, you may have to provide some extra warmth for your pets. Dan, of Philadelphia, lives in a three-bedroom apartment he […]

When Moving Day involves an apartment, it can get a bit complicated. You often have stairs or shared walkways to navigate. You have a responsibility to be careful about banging up walls and door frames. You can be on a tight schedule to move before a lease expires or a new one gets too far […]

Over the years, it’s possible to pick up a few dings on your rental history. Unfortunately, even just a ding or two can make landlords look at a rental application with a little more scrutiny. It is possible, however, to overcome a shaky rental application and get the apartment of your dreams. Just how you […]

You may be passionate about separating your recyclables, but that doesn’t guarantee that your apartment manager feels the same way. But starting a recycling program in your apartment complex is very doable. Most cities even offer resources to help apartment complexes start recycling. Philip Weiss, a Seattle resident, points out that city’s policy on recycling […]

If you ever watched Melrose Place, you know the dangers of dating anyone down the hall at your apartment complex. An apartment romance doesn’t have to be that complicated, of course, but when you decide to date someone you might see in the hallway every day, it’s worth making sure that you have a good […]