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Cool Gadgets that Save You Money on Energy

by Crystal Beran | Thursday, April 26, 2012

Historians who look back at the beginning of the 21st century may very well label this era the Age of the Gadgets. It seems we have a gadget for everything. There’s a gadget to remind us to feed the dog and one to track our calorie usage in real time.…

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Reasons to Break a Lease

by Caitlin Morgan | Tuesday, April 24, 2012

While there are many motives to break a lease, not all of them are legal.  There’s a reason you signed that document stating that you’d pay rent for a particular period of time, after all.  If your desire to leave your living situation is nothing more than primadonna flip-flopping (“I’m…

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Smart, Easy Ways to Stock Your Kitchen for Year-Round Healthy Eating

by Crystal Beran | Friday, April 20, 2012

Making the choice to eat healthy is a great beginning to a new lifestyle. It’s not always easy though, especially when you’re just starting out. Here are some ideas about how to stock your healthy pantry and fridge, with foods that last a long time. 1. Grains Grains are a…

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Need New Flooring? Here’s How to Choose the Right Type for You!

by Caitlin Morgan | Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Delineate your desires Are aesthetics your most important consideration? And if so, what are you looking for, aesthetically? Is it also important that the material be easy to clean? Or what about to stand on for long periods of time—for example, do you cook for hours? Do you need something…

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Go Green: Start Your Own Home Recycling Center!

by Crystal Beran | Monday, April 16, 2012

Just because your apartment complex hasn’t gone green yet doesn’t mean you can’t. Setting up a home recycling station is an easy project that can help you make a difference in the environment and even earn a little extra cash. Follow these simple steps and you’ll have your own eco-friendly…

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10 Things to Tell Your New Roommate

by Caitlin Morgan | Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Got a new roommate? Train ‘em fast to keep the tears from falling later. Tell ‘em:  1. What you’re bringing/already own No one needs two microwaves. Or two stripper poles. Actually, two stripper poles are better than one, but we stand by the two-microwaves-as-overkill.  2. What they’d bring, ideally Since…

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Renting While Repairing Your Bad Credit

by Caitlin Morgan | Tuesday, April 10, 2012

We’ve written recently on how you can rent an apartment even if your credit score leaves something to be desired. First, brush up on these tips; they’ll help you get an apartment in the first place. Once you’ve found somewhere to live, you can get to work on repairing your…

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Why It’s So Hard to Rent Right Now

by Caitlin Morgan | Wednesday, April 4, 2012

America’s economic problems haven’t only hit homeowners, they’ve hit renters, too. As the Huffington Post reported recently, renters of modest income are finding it “incredibly difficult” to find affordable housing; foreclosures have forced former homeowners to rent, and people who might have bought homes are reluctant to do so until…

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10 Things You Might Not Know About Housing Discrimination — But Should

by Ron Leshnower | Tuesday, April 3, 2012

By MyNewPlace Guest Blogger, Ron Leshnower – About.com’s Apartment Living Expert! Hopefully, you haven’t encountered housing discrimination and you never will. But it’s important for every apartment dweller to become familiar with fair housing basics. This way, you can spot possible violations and also know your options if you believe you’ve become the victim of discrimination…

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Five Meals You Can Make Without a Stove

by Caitlin Morgan | Friday, March 30, 2012

Is your stove on the fritz? Do you only own a hot plate? Do you live in the tropics and can’t bear the thought of more heat? Try these easy meals that require no cooking. Pita Sandwiches This incredibly healthy meal requires pita pockets (preferably whole wheat), hummus, yogurt, feta…

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Want to calculate average rent for your city? Interested in rental trends and industry statistics? MyNewPlace has always been a big fan of using data to draw meaningful conclusions about the multifamily and apartment rental industry. Here we share our findings with you!

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