Virginia K. Smith

Q: I bought a few Keith Haring pieces in the 1980s that have since appreciated quite a bit in value. I’d like to get them insured, but it seems like the extra coverage might be more expensive than it’s worth. How much should coverage for artworks cost, and what are my options?

A new procrastination tool data site makes maps of everything from the city's cupcake shops to quality of life (Untapped Cities)

Be suspicious of any landlord who offers you a fruit basket in lieu of functional utilities (Gothamist)

What to do when your roommate hangs up their terrible artwork (Apartment Therapy)

So, is there a way for us to add a turret to our apartment, or what? (WSJ)

Why not decorate your apartment with some free Craigslist dental chairs? (Brokelyn)

Yet another reason to hate the people who stomp around upstairs or the guy who's always parked out front blasting Hot 97? They're probably making you gain weight.