You’ve made up your mind – you’re finally going to move into your first apartment. Before you get too comfortable with your new-found freedom, beware. This is real life: A couple of late rent payments can damage your credit significantly and if you have a huge party the police will come. Make sure that your first …
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Even though the ad made it sound a dream come, your instincts tell you that your dream pad isn’t as perfect as it seems. But how can you uncover hidden problems before signing the lease? Twelve months is too long to live with leaky plumbing, a ferocious dog next dog and a refrigerator that won’t stop running. The perfect …
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When you’re visiting new apartments, it’s important to be thorough and ask lots of questions to make sure you are getting exactly what you expect out of a new place. Your potential new landlord should be helpful and should not hesitate to answer these questions before you sign a lease or to put the answers …
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Decorating with Color

October 24th, 2006 | Posted by Sarah Katz in Decorating - (44 Comments)

Colors have always been used to solicit emotional responses from both humans and animals. If you’re getting ready to decorate your new apartment, think about the ways that you can use color to convey different emotions and feelings in each room. Find out how decorating with color can affect a person emotionally and sometimes physically. …
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Decorating on a Budget

October 24th, 2006 | Posted by Sarah Katz in Decorating - (57 Comments)

Moving can take quite the toll on your budget. After all the cash you had to shell out for security deposits, moving boxes, cable installation, moving trucks and late-night take out, your decorating budget is probably slim to none. Instead of waiting weeks to save up enough for brand new decorations, here are a few ideas …
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