Whatever the reason cited—the ban on DDT, increased international travel, or just bad luck—one thing is clear:  bed bugs are making a comeback in the U.S.  Like the pestilent, suited agents of The Matrix, these little insects can seem nearly impossible to destroy.  They lurk in your mattress or your baseboards. They feed on human [...]

Apartment living can make owning a dog or a cat difficult for many renters. People who want a pet but who can’t keep a dog or cat can look at getting an alternative pet, such as a rodent, rabbit, bird, reptile or amphibian. Hairless animals can also be great for those with allergies to more [...]

Moving a new puppy into your apartment? New baby dogs are snuggly, furry, cute and awesome – but they are also prone to disaster and destruction. Especially if you’ve never had a puppy before, there are several things to consider before taking the final plunge. Here are some tips to make the transition run a [...]

Searching for a new roommate isn’t easy. There are plenty of nuts out there posting ads for new roommates and it’s often necessary to pick through the crazy to find the roommates that would be possible to live with. Here are some of the most unreasonable roommate requests found on craigslist. 1. Male or Female [...]

So you’ve convinced the landlord that your new pet will be a perfect fit in your apartment. Here are some tips to ensure that your furry new friend will smell like roses to your landlord (and to your security deposit). For a puppy: The most practiced technique of house-training is the “paper towel method”. When [...]