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Bedbugged! Avoid picking up unwanted souvenirs when traveling

by Theresa Braine | 2/09/12 - 2:57 PM

Those of us who follow bed bug news noted the ...
Bedbugged! When the critters invade your subconscious and show up in your dreams

by Theresa Braine | 1/26/12 - 4:14 PM

The unpacking was underway. I pulled my things out of storage and started to take out possessions I hadn’t seen in two years. Suddenly I noticed some bed bugs.
It’s...
Doing your homework: 5 sites for buyers to check first

by V. L. Hendrickson | 1/16/12 - 1:44 PM

Finally ready to buy an apartment? No matter how honest your broker is or how thorough your closing attorney, you’re going to want to do as much homework as you can on the...

Bedbugged! How NOT to move

by Theresa Braine | 1/12/12 - 2:48 PM

Well I did end up moving after all, and on New Year’s Eve, to boot. And, despite all my exhortations on...
Insider tips for winning the NYC real estate game in 2012

by Robert Levin | 1/09/12 - 10:23 AM

Amid the continued volatility of the New York City housing market at the dawn of a new year, we checked in with a wide range of real estate experts--from a closing lawyer, to a...
Best of Bedbugged! 2011 -- A cheat sheet for anyone dealing with (or trying to avoid) bed bugs

by Theresa Braine | 12/22/11 - 2:32 PM

I’ve been writing Bedbugged! for just over a year now, and as I...

7 things to ask the neighbors before you move in

by Lucy Cohen Blatter | 12/20/11 - 11:21 AM

We recently listed a few things your future...
Bedbugged! Rental ad takes big leap forward, into full disclosure

by Theresa Braine | 12/15/11 - 12:50 PM

The apartment looked dreamy: a...
Bedbugged! My search for a bed bug-free apartment, Part 2

by Theresa Braine | 12/08/11 - 2:45 PM

In this second part of a two-part series, I’ll continue to discuss how the Bedbug Registry ...

Bedbugged! My search for a bed bug-free apartment, Part 1

by Theresa Braine | 12/01/11 - 10:20 AM

I just spent a month searching in earnest for an apartment. As a recent ...
A 3-step plan for keeping bed bugs out of your building (sponsored)

11/29/11 - 7:20 AM

The media frenzy over bed bugs died more than a year ago. But if you live in New York City (or own or manage a building here), the basic question hasn’t changed. It’s not...
8 things your future landlord will never tell you

by E.B. Solomont | 11/22/11 - 7:12 AM

Even if you read the fine print on your lease, there are some things your landlord will never tell you. Here are some of the things – from bugs to noise to Facebook snooping –...
Bedbugged! Avoiding a re-infestation and ensuring they’re gone for good

by Theresa Braine | 11/17/11 - 4:11 PM

As I sit here contemplating the prospect of moving into a new apartment, in which I will finally have my own space and be able to sort out belongings that I haven't been able...
Dear Ms. Demeanor: Should I tell my Thanksgiving guests about my bed bugs?

by Jamie Lauren Sutton | 11/16/11 - 2:45 PM

Dear Ms. Demeanor,
We have just been through a nightmarish experience with bed bugs and we are allegedly clear. The...
Bedbugged! Is the Bedbug Registry broken—or just misunderstood?

by Theresa Braine | 11/10/11 - 2:28 PM

I am in the throes of apartment hunting, and lo and behold—the Bedbug Registry ...
Next big thing in bed bugs launches in NYC this Friday - and why you should care

by Teri Karush Rogers | 11/09/11 - 8:04 AM

If you know BrickUnderground, you know how much we care about getting rid of bed bugs. So we are very, very excited to announce that the ...
Bedbugged! How to avoid picking up bed bugs from a moving truck

by Theresa Braine | 11/03/11 - 2:20 PM

One of these days I will leave my shared apartment and seek out my own space. And I am sometimes kept up at night worrying about how to transport...
Bedbugged! What not to say to someone who is battling bed bugs

by Theresa Braine | 10/27/11 - 2:10 PM

When I was going through my possessions during one of my two bed bug infestations, I came across a pile of old letters from a childhood friend. We were still in touch —...
StreetNoise: Getting a great deal past the co-op board, WiFi where the sun doesn't shine, and more

by V. L. Hendrickson | 10/27/11 - 10:01 AM
- You got a good deal--maybe too good for the co-...
Why getting rid of bed bugs will cost you less this November

by Teri Karush Rogers | 10/26/11 - 11:56 AM

Good things come in threes, and for the bedbugged among you, we are very pleased to pass along this trifecta of special offers for BrickU readers, courtesy of our...