“Reddit, my new roommate snores with an inhuman force. I’ve tried earplugs and music, but I can’t block it out. Any suggestions? Once I’m finally able to fall asleep, I find myself waking up 5 or 6 times throughout the night as a result of the tumultuous noise emanating from my roommate. I haven’t had […]
Sharing your home with creepy-crawlies probably hasn’t made the top of your wish list. Pesky bed bugs continue to ignite stressful situations for renters across New York City, despite the fact that the council has put measures in place to protect tenants from these insects. If you’re noticing unwanted guests popping up between your sheets, […]
Some roommates have a natural habit of getting on our nerves. Whether they’re always playing loud music, making a mess or dissing our favorite TV shows, sharing a house in NYC is bound to come with its share of challenges. Sometimes, though, your roommate might be causing stress through no fault of their own. When […]
In a wold of anonymous twitter user names and spam bots there seems to be a growing sentiment on major platforms that users want some sort of validation that they are communicating with “real people”. Anonymity is valuable in certain circumstances but why is verification only reserved for famous people, if at all? Platforms that […]
Finding a roommate in a large city isn’t necessarily difficult–but finding the right roommate can be a tedious, seemingly never-ending process without the proper tools in place. Thankfully, we’re now in an age where sophisticated roommate finders do exist and with them come the tools and resources to make this process a whole lot smoother. […]
Guest Post about renters insurance by Alex Portera This is the image of a fire in the East Village of NYC three years ago. The building was home to the famous french fry shop, Pommes Frites, the sushi restaurant Sushi Park, and, unfortunately, my friend Sean’s apartment (his name has been changed to protect his […]
Living with someone of the opposite sex and of no romantic interest? Let the good times roll! If you’ve ever been curious about the habits, thoughts, and lifestyle of your opposite sex- you’re about to find out. Obviously not every man or woman is alike but there are a few subtleties and living habits most […]
If you’re thinking about living in NYC, then you should also think about getting a roommate. The truth is, that living alone in the city can be dangerous for several reasons which we’re going to get into in this post. Although some people may be nervous about getting a roommate, you may change your mind […]
If it’s one thing you learn while living in NYC it’s that there are so many things that you can experience here that you simply can’t anywhere else in the world. A pizza place may say they have NYC-style pizza, but the truth is that nothing beats an authentic NYC pizza. We’re going to take […]
Your sun star can tell you a lot more than about your personality traits. Delve a little deeper to discover which sign would make the best roommate for you and why. Aries– Being a fire sign you may drawn to other strong willed minds like a Leo or Sagittarius. But when it comes to roommates […]