http://apartments.about.com/ Apartment Living / Rental http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/08/06/how-to-tell-if-your-landlords-trying-to-push-you-out.htm For those who live in a rent-controlled apartment, there's an ever present worry over whether your landlord's trying to get you to move out. Here are some warning signs, from... http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/08/06/how-to-tell-if-your-landlords-trying-to-push-you-out.htm 2008-08-06T14:06:55Z http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/08/04/keeping-your-bathroom-mildew-free.htm There are several things you can do to prevent mildew from growing in your bathroom. Apartment Therapy has a few suggestions. Aside from regularly cleaning your bathtub and tiles, they... http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/08/04/keeping-your-bathroom-mildew-free.htm 2008-08-04T16:50:15Z http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/08/04/need-another-reason-to-get-renters-insurance.htm In my informal poll, a large majority of renters do not have renters insurance (though many are planning on purchasing a policy). The Washington Post reports that the average renter... http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/08/04/need-another-reason-to-get-renters-insurance.htm 2008-08-04T08:38:54Z http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/08/02/know-your-rights.htm Before you start looking for an apartment, know what renting rights are protected under the law. For example, landlords cannot refuse to rent to you just because you have a... http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/08/02/know-your-rights.htm 2008-08-02T16:37:07Z http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/08/02/bonding-with-your-roommates.htm While it's still summer, make time to have fun with your roommates. The weather's fiery hot and the days are long. A plethora of hot-weather activities exist for you, your... http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/08/02/bonding-with-your-roommates.htm 2008-08-02T14:33:48Z http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/07/30/mice-get-out.htm Mice control is more than setting mouse traps. Ideally, you'd like to prevent them from setting foot in your home, right? Well, there are things you can do to keep... http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/07/30/mice-get-out.htm 2008-07-30T09:20:52Z http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/07/26/the-awkard-money-talk-between-roommates.htm How to split rent? This is often an awkward conversation between roommates—especially if you're already good friends. Discussions about money are difficult, because they touch on possibly sensitive issues—such as... http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/07/26/the-awkard-money-talk-between-roommates.htm 2008-07-26T15:07:53Z http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/07/25/getting-rid-of-bedbugs.htm Apartment dwellers may have it harder when trying to get rid of bedbugs, because bedbugs can migrate to your neighbor's apartment and back to yours. So, what can you do?... http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/07/25/getting-rid-of-bedbugs.htm 2008-07-25T10:48:20Z http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/07/24/stocking-your-apartment.htm The fun part about moving into an apartment is turning generic neutral-colored rooms into a home that represents you. But making your apartment a home is more than just decorating.... http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/07/24/stocking-your-apartment.htm 2008-07-24T21:41:51Z http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/07/19/the-fine-print-of-a-lease.htm When I signed the lease for my apartment, I was presented with a small stack of paper. My first thought was, Wowee! That's a lot of info to digest! I... http://apartments.about.com/b/2008/07/19/the-fine-print-of-a-lease.htm 2008-07-19T11:18:00Z