Apartment Life

A studio apartment is many things. It can be the first taste of freedom for a post-grad or an affordable lived-in home for a...

As amazing as the sun can feel after a long winter, there's a point when summer comes and cold air sounds better. The summer...

Moving into a new apartment can be an exhilarating (and frustrating) experience as you settle in. You need to get a feel for the...

If you're a renter, at some point you'll likely move in with a stranger. Ideally your new roommate will be delightful and result in...

柴染 (also known as Fushizome in Japan) is a traditional Japanese color. Brushwood-dyed is the direct translation of the term.  Fushizome is the color of...

One of the great things about renting is that you don’t have to take care of seasonal maintenance and preparation on your own. Your...

Decorating a rented home is never an easy task. Part of your budget goes to regular monthly rent payments and there are always a...

It’s no secret that financial planning, spending habits, and debt management directly impact your choices, lifestyle, and relationships. Specifically, when it comes to finances...

Last year I adopted a cat from a local shelter and brought him home to my apartment. Since then I’ve spend a lot time...

In case you missed part one, I'm testing out natural house cleaning supplies to see what works and what doesn't. This time around I focused...

While British and American English share many similarities, there are also notable differences, particularly when it comes to describing living spaces. Let's explore the...

Whether you want to save money or just don’t want to live alone, roommates are a great option; however, living with someone can sometimes...