8 Landlord Obligations to Know About If You’re a Renter Do you know what to expect from your landlord? The landlord-tenant relationship can be a tricky one, made even trickier by the fact that while your apartment is your home, it’s also your landlord’s business. It’s hard not to feel like you’re the one holding …

10 Must-Dos When Renting a Home Renting certainly comes with its fair share of advantages. For one, tenants don’t have to worry about making necessary home improvements to the property. They also aren’t responsible for paying expensive property taxes on the rental. In addition, renters have the option to pick up and move at the …

Where to Find Free Activities in a New City There’s nothing quite like those first few weeks in a new city, when everything from the street you live on to the grocery store around the corner is novel and exciting. But if you’ve ever taken the leap and moved to a brand new place, then …

Hacks for Packing Shoes When You’re Moving Shoes can pose quite a conundrum when it comes to moving. They’re bulky, come in a range of shapes and sizes, and are usually dirty to boot (pun intended). Still, your shoes have to come with you to your new home, and they’re not going to walk there …

The Pros and Cons of Living in the Mountains Several years ago, my parents sold my childhood home in the suburbs of Chicago and moved to the mountains of Colorado. It’s a pretty magical place. Look outside the windows and, in addition to expansive open sky and seemingly limitless greenery, you may see elk gnawing …