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By maximizing space behind doors, you’ll open up new storage options in your apartment. Here are seven ways you can make your doors more useful.

Not only is going green great for our environment, it can be a huge money saver as well!  So what are some simple ways apartment residents can do this?  It’s easy.   1.  Turn out the lights!  Every time you leave a room flip the switch.  Also, replace incandescent bulbs with fluorescent energy-saving light bulbs.  […]

Rent-stabilized apartments are a way to avoid sky high New York City rent, but a cheap place comes with a price. Do you know what to consider?

If you’re renting an apartment with a pet, you already know about the upfront costs like pet deposits and monthly pet fees. But what about at the end of your lease? Getting your full security deposit back with a pet in the picture takes extra care and planning. Pet damage is one of the top reasons […]

Yesterday marked one of the biggest shopping days ever. And shoppers never had to leave their couch. The term may seem dated but the deals are not. Cyber Monday boosts some of the biggest deals and shopping exchanges of the year. According to ComScore, in 2011 Cyber Week saw consumers spend $6 billion from November 28 […]

One of the most challenging aspects of being a renter is living with less-than-ideal features or layouts and not being able modify or fix them in any way! In the 5 homes I’ve lived in over the past decade, each one has had features I’ve loved and features I’ve loathed. But no matter how frustrating […]