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Jumpstart the spring moving season with these easy tips
Just as nature turns back to life, apartment renters are back on the road this spring season, hunting for new places to call home. Here’s why moving is an inspired choice this time of the year. No one else does it. It’s not quite prime moving season yet. Most families choose to relocate sometime between [...]
Employment \ Home Office \ Telecommuting \ Working time
Tips for the Philadelphia telecommuter
Working from home is no longer just for people running a business out of their home; about 20% of workers around the globe telecommute at least part of the time, 10% on a regular basis. While the thought of working in your jammies sounds like the perfect job, there are challenges to be had. Here [...]
4 great reasons you should rent instead of own
The notion that renting a home or apartment is a superior fiscal strategy to owning is one that flies in the face of many years of overheated growth in the real estate market, along with the certainty that owning a home is an investment certain to appreciate. Uncertainty about the future provides circumstantial evidence that [...]
Best places to shop for your new apartment
Target officially reached the big 5-0 this month. But then again, K-mart and Wal-Mart both turned 50 this year as well (all three of these retail chains were founded in 1952), so why do we care when Target turns 50 but not the other two? Two words: cheap chic. With K-mart and Wal-Mart clawing each [...]
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Tips to help renters lower heating costs
Brrr! It’s getting COLD in here – let’s put on all our clothes! What are we gonna do?!?!? For those unlucky few to whom Nelly is not available, the answer is to turn up the heat… but that gets expensive. Renters: you do not have to be slaves to your heating costs! There are several [...]
Apartment \ Philadelphia \ Renting
Why more Philly college students may be renting in private homes
Philadelphia has been named one of the top cities for investors who want to own rental property in a college town, meaning that more private residences will enter the market as Philadelphia student rentals this year. With a median price of $234,900 and average mortgage payments of $870, the potential for investors to make money [...]
Entertainment center \ Furniture \ Interior design
Funky entertainment centers that double as art
Furniture that is merely functional is no fun at all. These creative entertainment centers double as art for your Philadelphia rental. Good news! We just got a super awesome, ultra thin TV for our apartment! *My roommate and I dancing circles in the living room.* There is just one problem. It’s best mounted but neither [...]
cool home office products \ home office furnishings \ office design
7 items for an effective, efficient (and amazing) home office
Success is a matter of being prepared. If success is the result of being prepared for just about anything at any time, then why not equip your home office for success? We’ve located some of the top-rated gadgets and accessories for your office that will make operations faster, smoother, and simply more enjoyable so that [...]
apartment decorations \ Christmas \ holiday decorating
Quick and easy last minute holiday decorations
Maybe you’re throwing a last minute holiday shindig and decorating isn’t a big priority for you, or maybe you’re on a budget or, maybe you waited until the last minute. Decorating for the holidays doesn’t have to be some grand affair that takes a lot of time; it’s all about the little touches (and a [...]
Christmas \ eggnog \ Eggnog Riot
Everything you need to know about egg-nog
In the 18th century it crossed the Atlantic for the first time, veiled in a British aristocratic air. It rapidly became so popular that Christmas in 1826 is famous for its Eggnog Riot at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. English brandy, rum, bourbon, whiskey, all make great fun-giver eggnog. What’s [...]
Hobbit \ hobbit house \ J. R. R. Tolkien \ Philadelphia \ Shire
A home for a hobbit – but don’t expect to visit
You haven’t seen the house that was inspired by The Hobbit, even though it is not far from us here in Philadelphia. The Shire-inspired abode, which is filled with Hobbit inspired items and unusual hard copy versions of Tolkien texts, was designed by an architect who wanted to create a physical monument to the famed [...]
list of U.S. destinations \ Lonely Planet \ Philadelphia \ Travel
Philly makes the Lonely Planet 2013 travel list
Drop one of those “Love, Philly” postcards expressing hearty thanks to the people who give travel tips at Lonely Planet. They just sent us a bunch of adventurous and artistically inclined tourists who will arrive sometime in 2013. Philadelphia made the Lonely Planet top 10 list for US Destinations recommended next year, along with worthy [...]
Bedding \ Do it yourself \ Interior design \ Pillow
DIY pillows add comfort to every space
Homemade decorative pillows bring a personalized, warm cozy feeling to every room in your home. Not to mention that these projects are fun to do on a lazy evening or weekend. Pillows: fluffy, stylish, cuddly, textured, warming. They do so much in such a small amount of space. What’s better, pillows are a really easy [...]
Apartment \ Furniture \ Interior design
Decorate smarter for a stylish apartment
When you live as a renter you know that you and all of your stuff will hit the road sooner or later. This ultimately means that you need to be flexible with how you arrange your furniture and décor. It’s not the life of nomad of course, but there certainly is a fine line between [...]
cold weather clothes \ Philadelphia REI \ snow wear \ winter gear
Meet winter’s hottest performance gear for outdoor excursions
Cold is no longer an excuse to stay indoors. Want to go play outdoors in Philly but it’s too cold? Shrug on these duds to get back outdoors without missing a beat. Men and women will enjoy the Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover which saves you money without compromising on performance. Wind and water resistant, this [...]
Crystal Lake Ski Center \ Mass. \ Provincetown \ Wentworth by the Sea \ winter vacation getaways near Philadelphia \ Woodloch Resort
Wonderful winter vacation destinations near Philadelphia
Start planning your winter vacation getaway now! We’ve got excellent recommendations that will take you as far from home (or as close) as you’d like to be. Day/Weekend Trips When you’re in need of a quick getaway, there are plenty of options nearby. I’d recommend Woodloch Resort, an all-inclusive resort that offers a much needed [...]
bruschetta \ chorizo nachos \ meatball bubble biscuits \ smoked salmon bites \ Thanksgiving appetizers
Quick Thanksgiving appetizers to fend off ravenous guests
When your guests look like they are going to start attacking you with their forks, it’s time to serve the appetizers. Years ago, my family decided to start fasting the night before Thanksgiving. It wasn’t an official decision so much as a matter of poor time management. We’d eat a regular, early meal on Wednesday [...]
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Philadelphia housing market perks up
Looks like the Philadelphia housing market is finally on the rebound. For the first time in two years, home sales in the Philly area are recording double-digit growth, according to data released by local Realtors tracking the industry. With interest rates that are ideal for first time home buyers and plenty of great deals available, [...]
apartment decor \ decorating with roommate \ Roommates
Tips for decorating with a roommate
With a bit of preplanning, it’s easy to create a home that expresses both of your styles and interests. Decorating on a team can be difficult if you jump into the project unprepared. Taking just an hour to organize will go a long way in helping you and your roommates in sync during the decoration [...]
food banks \ food drive \ help for the poor \ holiday volunteering \ Philadelphia volunteering
Give a little: How to help Philadelphians in need this winter
As we’re all getting ready to prepare or attend delicious Thanksgiving meals for our families this month, find the time to do something to help the less fortunate have a better holiday. Despite a slowly improving local and national economy, there is still great need for donations of food, time and money to assist the [...]
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