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5 Things I Learned When I Got Locked Out of My Apartment
Like any recent college graduate, I thought I was quite the grownup when I signed the lease on my very first apartment in Boston five years ago. But unlike getting locked out of a dorm room, getting locked out of a real city apartment was quite the challenge. It all started when my new roommate, who I was just getting to know, left for a weeklong vacation. No problem. I could handle a week on my o ...[Read More]
5 Easy Ways to Save on Moving Costs
As someone who has moved three times in the past three years, I have definitely learned most of the dos and don’ts of moving to a new apartment. These tips below will help you save time and money and remain (mostly) sane during your move! Tip #1: Sell or donate what you don’t need Take some time to go through your belongings. Figure out what you don’t really need or want and either sell or donat ...[Read More]
Apartment Composting 101
Now you can follow my blog with Bloglovin! It’s tough to save money and live sustainably when you are renting but often you can grow a few staple veggies on a patio even in the smallest spaces. You can save even more (and be greener) by composting your kitchen scraps as a growing medium! Learn how with this infographic from Sustainableamerica.org: Have you tried composting in your apartmen ...[Read More]