Renter’s Advice and Resources

Out of all the inconveniences you may encounter living with a roommate, having to share a bathroom tops the list. Having a roommate is great in terms of lowering your living expenses, overall safety and constant companionship, but sharing personal space, specifically a bathroom, can be problematic. You and your roommate can make it work […]

The refrigerator.  It’s such a small place but it s also a place that deserves a conversation when living with roommates. Try laying down some ground rules and establish refrigerator etiquette sooner than later. Putting off this conversation may lead to frustration, fights and miscommunication. Good fridge etiquette can be simply and easy, because it’s […]

Confronting your roommates about disruptive sexual activity can be a delicate, perhaps even embarrassing, topic to broach. However, you have the right to feel comfortable in your own apartment, so you’ll have to speak with your roommates so that the living arrangements are fair for everyone. Sitting Your Roommate Down Since the topic of sexual […]

If you are tired of having cables running all over your apartment, consider setting up a wireless network. These days, this is quite easy because wireless networks are so prominent. Many Internet service providers give you a modem that is also a wireless router.  Try calling them and asking to trade in your older modem. Alternately, you […]

When living with roommates, it is essential to lay out the separation of expenses and space prior to moving in together. Often, you may find that the bedrooms available to you and your roommates in your apartment are different sizes and may or may not have a bathroom attached. Should you want the master bedroom […]

When you are in a situation demanding shared accommodations, there are certain requirements to make it a pleasant living environment. If everyone in the apartment follows these common rules and actions, it stands a good chance of being a peaceful and enjoyable place to live. Respect Each Other’s Property This concept was taught to us […]

There can be some drawbacks to having Christian roommates, if you yourself have an opposing lifestyle. It is possible that your lifestyle choices may offend them. Here are four things you shouldn’t do around them. 1. Swearing Swearing in front of your Christian roommate is likely to offend them. Generally, Christians don’t use bad language, […]

When taking to steps to being an easy roommate to live with, common sense dictates many actions. Rules that were learned as children come into play as adults. The kind of roommate you are can make or break any shared living arrangement. Be sure to go the extra mile to be an easy roommate to […]

Living with a roommate has its pluses and minuses. Sometimes, your roommate is not happy with life or living in the apartment, which can result in a lot of nagging. This will affect you emotionally at some point, and you’ll have to deal with it before it gets out of hand. However, you don’t want […]