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If you live in an apartment building, you probably get rid of your apartment trash and recyclables by talking a walk to a drop-off location in the hallway or other part of the common area . …

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‘Real Recipes’ Cooks Up Convenience for Your Apartment Kitchen

If you like to cook in your apartment and you have an iPhone or iPod touch, check out Real Recipes, About.com’s first mobile app. You can download Real Recipes for free via this link or by searching for it in the App Store.

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Apartment Living with Children: What You Should Know

You may be surprised to learn that federal law protects you against discrimination if you’ve got children under 18 living with you. These rights kick in as soon as you begin an apartment search and run through your tenancy.

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Don’t Forget Your Commute When Looking for the Perfect Apartment

If you’re like many apartment hunters, you want to find a rental that’s within a reasonable commute to where you work. But if you’re looking for an apartment in an unfamiliar or faraway area, it can be difficult and time-consuming to figure out exact commuting times.

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Don’t Get Stuck Behind Roommate Candidate Roadblocks

If you’re looking to share your apartment with another person, with any luck you’ll have no trouble finding good roommate candidates. But if you encounter roadblocks along the way, finding the perfect roommate could take you much longer than you hoped

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Tracking Bedbugs to Help You Avoid Them

As an apartment dweller, the last thing you want for your home is a pest problem. When it comes to bedbugs, the mere thought of an infestation can make many tenants’ skin crawl. It’s no wonder why bedbugs have a bad reputation — they’re tiny insects that reproduce quickly, feed on blood, and are often very difficult to get rid of once discovered

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Don’t Try This at Home: Risky Ways to Heat Your Apartment

When the weather gets cold, hopefully your apartment will stay warm.

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What to Do if You Get a ‘Boil Water Notice’

Hopefully, you’ll never be greeted with a “boil water notice” when you check your apartment mail. But if you get such a notice, you should take it seriously. Simple steps, starting with reading the notice carefully and buying bottled water, can ensure that you and your roommates stay safe and informed of important updates

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Sign Your Lease With Confidence

Whether you’re excited to enjoy your new apartment, eager to bring a difficult apartment search to an end, or both, don’t sign your lease before you’ve had a chance to go over some important considerations. … Read Full Post

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New York City Apartment to Sell for Record $88 Million

A penthouse apartment in New York City’s Upper West Side is in contract for the asking price of $88 million, beating the prior city record by $35 million, according to a report from Forbes .

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