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Craigslist \ humor \ Roommate
How to sell your roommate
Trying to get rid of your roommate? If giving them 30 days notice and asking them nicely to move out is just too easy, try a different tactic. How about sending them a subtle message by trying to sell them on Craigslist? Offer a dirt cheap price – say, $50 – or just a case [...]
National Siblings Day is an excuse to play!
Gather your brothers and sisters and rediscover some of the fun that you shared growing up—or create newer, better traditions! I had a love-hate relationship with my siblings as a kid. That blossomed into a what-on-earth-would-I-do-without-you?! relationship over the years. Discovering National Siblings Day on April 10 is just an excuse for us to get [...]
baseball \ Major League Baseball
Say goodbye to your man until October
So ladies, we’ve got good news and bad. The good news is that baseball season is here again and you know that your guy will be glued to a TV each evening from now until, well, October. The bad news is that baseball season is here again and that your guy will be glued… yeah. [...]
Game of Thrones \ HBO \ Jon Snow \ World of A Song of Ice and Fire
Roommate lessons from Game of Thrones
If you’re as excited as I am about the second season of Game of Thrones then you’ve probably already blown through the entire series of George R.R. Martin’s fabulous fantasy novels. Despite weighing in at near 1,000 pages apiece each, the books are a beautifully constructed tapestry of characters, adventures and imagination that grip you [...]
April Fools Day \ humor \ Practical joke \ prank
April Fool’s Day pranks that will make you hate your friends
Sometimes, jokes simply aren’t funny. I loathe April Fool’s Day for plenty of reasons. I always get in trouble because I don’t take anything that anyone says seriously. (“Wait. The deadline was really today?! I thought that was a cruel joke.”) When I do decide to be a bit vulnerable, I always get screwed over [...]
Appreciation \ Renting \ Roommate
Roommate appreciation day
Have a roommate that rocks? Explore a few simple and fun ways to say thanks. You know you owe your roommate a lot. She’s taken the dog out for you when your shift ran late; he stood beside you with a can of roach spray in hand when your crazy ex showed up for the [...]
Family \ Roommates \ Support group
How to live with your parents…again, Part I
The tables have turned and now your parents need your help. With a few easy tips you can help out your folks without giving up your sanity. When the economy bottomed-out, quite a few adults found themselves unemployed in fields that had once been their life-long careers. Ageism and other factors have made it difficult [...]
Do it yourself \ Man cave \ Roommates
DIY projects that your bro roommates will love
Does that shorten to “bromates” or “broommates”… neither one looks right. I’ll tell you what does look right though – every single one of these simple, quick DIY projects that if you can pull them off, will elevate you to the top of the bromigo heap. DIY kegerator. Let’s get the party started, indeed! Bros [...]
Advice \ Apartment Living \ humor \ Roommate \ Training
Ask Kombucha: Are dog training tips OK for roommates?
Have a roommate issue? Ask Kombucha! Email us at editors (at) rentcafe (dot) com. Dear Kombucha: I found your blog online and I really need help. My roommate has trouble understanding basic concepts like sit, stay, and don’t make a mess on the kitchen floor. My question is: Is it appropriate to use dog-training behavior [...]
Apartment Living \ haiku \ humor \ Roommate
Ode to the Roommate, Part 2
Dust off the parchment and ready your quill, it is time for another haiku-off!! Who cares about Pi Day and it’s never ending stream of digits? I have three numbers for you, well just two, really. 5 7 5 GO! Will Work for Farmville Crops No cash for our bills? Where does all her money go? [...]
humor \ March Madness \ NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
Coping with March Madness in your home
The loss of a loved one to March Madness is a serious and tragic event, indeed. Learn how to coexist in an apartment with someone who is suffering from the sickness, and discover ways that you can help. March Madness is a potentially deadly virus that strikes the population late in the first quarter after [...]
Roommate \ Women's History Month
Lessons learned from rather rational women
Before you kill your roommate, seek the wisdom of these wise women. Sometimes our roommates get on our last nerve. They jump on that nerve, fray the ends of it and set it on fire. But before we toss all of their belongings onto the curbside—or worse—we would be wise to seek the guidance of [...]
Alcoholism \ Intervention \ Roommate
When your roommate needs an intervention
If you’ve ever joked that your roomie would be a perfect participant for Dr. Drew’s Celebrity Rehab, we need to talk. All kidding aside, alcoholism is a serious disease that takes lives and can ruin your health and future. If you’re living with a roommate who does extensive drinking, you might be the only person [...]
Lethal Weapon \ Movie night \ Old School \ Paranormal Activity \ Roommates \ Shawshank Redemption
Best buddy movies for bonding with your roommate
Oscar season maybe over, but that doesn’t mean you have to let the movie magic die. What better way to keep the good times rolling then hanging out with your roommate to watch some classic flicks? While the bonding maybe short on talking, that’s OK, because you will be laughing instead. So, here are our [...]
Apartment Living \ Personal space \ Roommate
Making a first impression on a new roommate
They say that you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and we all know that positive first impressions can go a long way to great long-lasting friendships. For prospective roommates, first impressions are pivotal. You’re going to soon be making a judgment call about whether to welcome this individual into your [...]
Apartment Living \ Landlord \ Lease \ Renting \ Roommate
Your roommate is leaving before the lease is up… now what?
Probably you’re gonna have to do some quick thinking, that’s what. Ultimately your real options depend on your lease, but here are some ideas to keep in mind: If you want to stick around You’re gonna need a new roommate, and that will most likely require your landlord’s approval. Avoid the temptation to bring someone [...]
Apartment Living \ Family \ Roommate
When your roommate is family
Living with roommates is complicated enough, but what happens when you split an apartment with a sibling, cousin or other family member? Chaos can ensue and feelings can be hurt if you’re not careful, so tread carefully when mixing family with the traditional rules for roommates. Having lived with both a brother and one of [...]
Home Office \ Office Space \ organization \ Roommates
Make shared home office space stressless with these tips
Sharing office space in your apartment is perhaps even worse than sharing a bedroom as a kid. You don’t want to trudge through your officemate’s mire of week-old coffee and piles of files just to find the stash of paperclips. Learning to organize a shared home office is key to efficiency and happiness. Establish Boundaries [...]
Apartment Living \ Roommate \ Zodiac
Aligning roommate star signs (part 3)
Wrapping up our look into the intersection of roommate relationships and astrology, we find the winter signs… Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Experts say: If you can weather a bit of messiness and gentle disorder, your Sagittarius roommate will be an endless source of intellectual stimulation, social adventures, and opportunities for exotic entertainments. Conclusion: [...]
haiku \ Roommate \ Valentine's Day
Ode to the Roommate in 17 syllables
As we ready ourselves for Valentine’s Day we have been inspired to conjure up a few poems in honor of the person who we share some of our most intimate moments with (whether we like it or not). Ladies and Gentlemen, our Odes to the Roommate in haiku form. Ode to the Bro Code Breaker: [...]
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