Virginia K. Smith

If you have a backyard, you should strongly consider this hammock-slash-hot-tub (GearJunkie)

And if you have a garage, you should strongly consider turning it into a tiki bar (DNAinfo)

Create a proper entryway even in a small apartment (Apartment Therapy)

The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation has been in the headlines a lot lately, thanks in large part to their fervent opposition to both the Mayor's rezoning plan, and NYU's recently-approved mega-expansion in the Village.

Particularly as we enter the stretch of summer where everyone starts fantasizing about snapping up a summer home, it can look pretty tempting to gather up your closest crew of friends to buy a house together. But—and this won't come as a huge surprise to anyone who's ever lived with roommates of any kind—taking out a mortgage as a group can be a pretty tricky business, as the New York Times wrote over the weekend.

Is Queens the best of all the boroughs? Maybe! (Thrillist)

Some brave soul in Red Hook has pioneered the rooftop trailer residence (Gothamist)

Six scary things nobody tells you about moving in with your S.O. (Clickhole)

Q: How do I know what I am being charged for in my Con Ed bill? Throughout the past winter, we kept the heat at 68 degrees (most of the time), but our heating bill skyrocketed. The heat does not automatically turn on; it is manual. Also, how do I know that we are not paying for our hot water to be heated, which is supposed to be included?

If you suspect your landlord is gouging you on utilities, you should put in a call to Con Edison, say our experts, but proceed with caution.