Rachael Weiner

If you’re moving apartments from a larger apartment into a smaller one, you have the option of storing your furniture or selling it (smaller apartments simply don’t look good cluttered with too much large furniture). What you choose to do depends on the longevity of your living situation and your personal preferences. When to Store […]

When space is limited, the Christmas party ideas you can feasibly execute in your apartment require some thought and creativity. As with anything in life, more isn’t always better. Just because you have a small place doesn’t mean you can’t throw as festive and fun of a Christmas gathering as someone with a spacious apartment. […]

Having an affair with your neighbor may seem like a good idea at first, but it’s a tricky situation in the long run. If the relationship turns sour you’ll be left in an awkward environment at best, hostile at worst. Here are some reasons outlining why you shouldn’t becoming romantically involved with your neighbor. Reason […]

In the best of cases, you and your roommate will be on the same page when it comes to parties and your living space won’t become one of those crazy out-of-control party apartments you hear about through friends or see in movies. Sometimes, though, you may get more than you signed up for. If your […]

If there is one room where you really compromise on space when renting versus owning, its your apartment kitchen. Unless you go the luxury route, you’re not likely to have modern—or spacious—kitchen. Being creative and resourceful when it comes to storing items in your small apartment kitchen becomes a necessity. Here are some storage ideas […]

The big movement in apartment living these days is going green, and organic gardening is just one more way to embark on a greener lifestyle. Contrary to what you might believe, you don’t have to have a home and a large amount of outdoor space to practice organic gardening. Here’s how you can practice organic […]

Having a well thought out apartment disaster plan in place will reduce your stress level should a natural disaster occur. Part of any disaster plan is having an adequate supply of shelf-able food and water on hand. Emergency food will hold you over and keep you nourished until you can resort back to your old […]

Crafting a disaster plan is a good idea no matter where you live. A power outage is one of the most common disasters that can occur in your apartment. Like any other unforeseen occurrence, the severity of a power outage is determined by the length of time it lasts and how prepared you are in […]

Sharing the TV is a fact of life when you live with a roommate. Just like everything else in your apartment that needs to be shared (the shower, the kitchen, the washer and dryer), you and your roommate have to figure out a way to schedule TV use that works with both of your needs. […]

Seeing your roommate naked is one of those uncomfortable situations that no one ever wants to encounter. Awkward as it is, if it happens you shouldn’t freak out. Situations are best remedied by acting maturely. So whether you forgot to knock or came home early to an unprepared unclothed roommate, here’s what you should do. […]