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Roommate Lifehacks Every Apartment Dweller Needs to Know
Living with roommates is something almost everyone experiences at some point in their life, whether in college or in their early adult years. Many people have bad roommate experiences as well, because they don’t know exactly how to deal with the experience of living on their own, much less living with a friend or even a stranger. It can be hard to navigate all the small details that come along with roommate living, such as chores, bills, visitors, noise, communication, etc. We’ve researched some roommate lifehacks to make it easier for you as you try to adjust to living with roommates for the first time. That way, you can hopefully avoid some of the horror stories you may have heard from friends. Here are some basic roommate lifehacks to follow.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Lifehack
Apartment Hunting 101
Moving can and will be stressful, but having a realistic plan makes it much easier. You first need to focus on making a budget. By doing this first, you will be able to get a better idea of what you can afford when it comes to rent. Sit down and look at how much you make a month after taxes. Then deduct your monthly bills; phone, car, insurance, ect. You also need to figure out how much you spend on things like groceries, gas, and any other monthly expenses you may have. Only after you've done that can you really get an idea of what you can afford.
By Ashley Mogli6 years ago in Lifehack
DIY Room Decor
So is it me or does it take some serious know how & possibly even magic to be able to do some of those gorgeous Pinterest DIYs? Every time I try one of these so-called “Simple DIYs” it turns into some sort of abomination. So through my own trial & error I’ve come up with some seriously simple room decor DIYs that even us who seem to be crafty impaired, can handle.
By Miranda Kelly6 years ago in Lifehack
10 Bedroom Cleaning Lifehacks You Can't Live Without
For many people, their bedroom is their temple. It's where you sleep, relax, and have some of the most intimate moments of your life. It's a place where your personal home decor tends to be at its best, and to a point, also helps ground you when you start the day.
By Iggy Paulsen6 years ago in Lifehack
7 Home Renovations You’ll Get Your Money Back On
According to a report from Remodeling Magazine, renovation offers the best return on your pocket. Who doesn’t dream of having that perfect house? So, to attract buyers to your house, you have to make it a dream place. If you are putting your house on sale, you can add a lot more return than what you are expecting right now. You can choose from the below recommendations by which you will get a great return on investment:
By Lyuthar Jacobs6 years ago in Lifehack
Nomad Living
In the past three years I have moved a total of 13 times. This is a lot for a person who had lived in the same house for 20 years. In my case it wasn’t intentional, neither did I like it. My husband, on the other hand, loved it. That said, you can only imagine how bad our moving experiences were. But, I like to think of every experience like an opportunity to learn something, by the time we were going to move for the third time we had learned a lot, and now after three years we have learned a lot more, and I have learned to enjoy the moving experience. Yes, moving to a new place can be a good and fun thing.
By Mel Vitademar6 years ago in Lifehack
5 Steps to Winterize a Drafty Apartment
As we move into the fall season, promises of apple picking and cozy sweaters hang in the crisp air. But with the return of the cold, worries about heating costs can also be on the horizon. By taking the time to do a few simple things, you can save yourself the yearly struggle of fighting with the thermostat and stay cozy all winter long!
By Alina Gallupe6 years ago in Lifehack
5 Things Your Realtor Wants You to Know
I am a Realtor. I’m proud of that fact because I love people and I love homes. I’ve sold new construction homes before, and now I am happily planted in residential real estate. Having a career hanging out with homes for well over seven years I have seen a few things.
By Corinne Squires6 years ago in Lifehack
Helpful Tips on Moving into Your First Apartment
Yay!! You did it. You saved up enough money, probably endured hours scouring the internet for apartment listings and homes for rent ('cause let's face it, buying a house is flipping EXPENSIVE). And you're probably super excited. That's a good thing, you're going to need the energy to move everything and organize. To clean and set up your living spaces. To most likely change your mind at least once or twice on where you want your couch to be placed, which side of the counter you want your toaster on (it's the small things), and the classic, "what blankets am I using for curtains until I actually go to the store and buy some?" You'd never guess the different kinds of choices you get to choose from and honestly, it can get a little exhausting. Don't worry, though! I'm here to help, with some of the things I've learned and tried in my journey of being a young adult and owning an apartment.
By paleseafoam6 years ago in Lifehack