Virginia K. Smith
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Indestructible house plants, take your house party to the next level, and more Read More
February 25, 2015 - 10:59 AM
For non-gardeners, house plants that are virtually un-killable (Apartment Therapy)
On-demand chefs, comedians, and more services to upgrade your next house party (DNAinfo)
It's the dead of winter: time to talk about fire safety
February 24, 2015 - 11:59 AM
Lately, it seems like there have been a lot of horrifying apartment fires in the news. Just this week, a blaze thought to be the result of a faulty extension cord killed a Dutch artist and his dog in their East Village apartment, according to DNAinfo. It's all a rather unwelcome reminder that fires actually become more of a hazard when it's freezing out, and we're all plugging in extra appliances to stay warm.
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Handling a neighbor's bedbugs, how a subletter decorates, and more Read More
February 24, 2015 - 10:59 AM
So, you think your neighbor has bedbugs. What do you do? (Habitat Magazine)
How two subletters made a Brooklyn rental feel like home (Design Sponge)
Renovate for free: This NYC "performance architect" shows you how
February 24, 2015 - 09:59 AM
Alex Schweder Artist | Alex Schweder Performance Architect
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Buy a Brooklyn house for under $500,000 (if you can give up the subway) Read More
February 23, 2015 - 11:59 AM
That old saw about "location, location, location" ruling real estate? It works both ways. Meaning that while you'll pay a premium for anything that's even remotely convenient, as the ease of your commute goes down, so go the prices.
Kitchen upgrades for renters, how to cope with a neighbor's noisy baby, and more Read More
February 23, 2015 - 10:59 AM
Inexpensive kitchen upgrades that work for renters and owners alike (The Kitchn)
