Chicago skyline looking east

Chicago is only as good as its neighborhoods. Luckily, they’re pretty amazing!

Want to know which up and coming Chicago neighborhoods practically guarantee a standout experience for you and your friends? Want to know where to go for the best sights, sounds, and activities? Here’s your rundown: Read the rest of this entry »

On Sabine Street Bridge in Downtown Houston

Great food? Top-notch Theater district? More parks than any other top-10 metro area? That’s Houston, Texas, baby! If you’re single, H-Town ticks off all the boxes: countless job opportunities, world-class universities, temperate weather, affordable housing, and a never-ending list of cool things to do. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re like most new college graduates (or if you’re a student who’s about to graduate), you’re eager to find a job and perhaps you’re itching to settle down in a big city.

But where should you scratch that big-city itch? There are so many choices!

Here’s a list of five of the best cities for recent graduates (in alphabetical order) that you should consider as you map out your life after college. Read the rest of this entry »

You’re seriously craving a BLT with double bacon and a side of coleslaw… but you can’t bear to peel yourself away from the last season of your favorite show. What’s a hungry guy or gal to do?

Fortunately, there’s a solution that doesn’t require leaving your apartment or even putting on shoes. When you need something scrumptious with minimal effort and zero cleanup, try one of these food delivery apps* that’ll bring your favorite eats right to your apartment door! Read the rest of this entry »

You just moved across the country for a three-month work contract. Your clothes are neatly organized in your new closet, your comforter is on the bed, and your furnished apartment is perfect… almost. You have everything you need except peace and quiet, thanks to your noisy neighbors. Is there anything you can do that won’t damage the apartment but still help you get a quiet night’s sleep? Fortunately, yes! Whether you’re dealing with a bustling intersection outside your window or noisy upstairs neighbors, these no-fuss tricks will help you curb the noise in any short-term rental.
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There’s no denying that loud neighbors can have quite a negative impact on your life. They can make it hard to sleep, study, watch a movie, and just live in peace! We’ve provided helpful suggestions for dealing with noisy neighbors before, and even helped make sure YOU’RE not the noisy neighbor. If your neighbor hasn’t responded to repeated (and polite) requests to keep it down, then it might be time to get serious with an official noise complaint. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re struggling with the winter blues, you’re certainly not alone. Colder temperatures and a lack of sunlight cause many of us to simply feel “blah” in the winter months. We feel tired, unmotivated, and simply getting out of bed in the morning is a battle. Bleghk, right? Fight back with these nearly instant cures for the winter blues, most of which are totally free! Read the rest of this entry »

Who says summer is the only time for travel adventures? For a Halloween you’ll never forget, plan a ghostly getaway to one of America’s most haunted cities! These places can send shivers down your spine with their terrifying happenings and histories. You may never want to return… or will you? Read the rest of this entry »

Labor Day has come and gone, bringing to close another epic summer. Many of us are still feeling the heat, but not for long. Autumn will soon be in full swing, bringing a regalia of colors across the U.S. So, if you’re looking for the best place for fall colors and crave the spectacle of the changing of the season, then these cities are calling your name when searching for your next apartment. Read the rest of this entry »

As the summer sun beats down on most of the United States – with some states experiencing severe drought – there are some cities in which you can actually stay cool in the summertime. If you live in an apartment in one of these 10 U.S. cities, count yourself lucky. And if you don’t? These are some of the best places for summer vacation! Read the rest of this entry »