Things to look (and look out) for when renting in the winter
Updated 2 months ago
We are currently living through the dead of
winter and much of the country is struggling to stay warm and cozy
inside. However, it is a little hard to stay cozy inside if you are
looking for a new place to call home. While the last thing many
people want to do in the winter is pack up all of…
Why sharing an apartment with a roommate is a major stepping stone
Updated 3 months ago
Everyone's roommate experiences will differ.
Some people have roommates that they build lifelong bonds with,
while others have hated their roommates. However, whether you have
had good roommates or bad ones, all of these experiences have
taught you valuable life lessons. These lessons will teach…
Prepping Your Apartment for the Winter
Updated 4 months ago
With November about halfway finished and the
official start of winter only about a month away, it is time to
start preparing for the cold! Cold weather can sneak up on us any
day now, we're already feeling it in New York City, so don't wait
too long and be late in your preparations. There are…
Cyber Monday Apartment Wishlist for 2017
Updated 4 months ago
Whether you have just
newly moved into your own place or if you have lived alone for a
while, there are always new things to purchase. Shopping lists are
seemingly never-ending and there are always areas in your apartment
that could be improved. One of the best times of the years to stock
up on…
How to upgrade your bedroom on a $200 budget
Updated 5 months ago
Are you getting tired of your apartment and its
look? Happens to us all. While we've worked hard to make our
apartments our homes, sometimes its design and interior can become
rather boring and old. Therefore, from time to time, give your
apartment a little facelift! We understand with rent,…
10 Things You Have to Do When You Move Into a New Place
Updated 5 months ago
Moving is a stressful time and there is a lot
of things that you need to do. However, there are also a few things
that still need to be done after the move has done. We have already
made a post about the 10 things you should buy when moving into an
apartment, but what about things to do? While…
Can you share a studio apartment?
Updated 5 months ago
When it comes to living in an apartment, every
person has different preferences for what type of apartment or
building they prefer. Some may choose to live in bigger apartments,
while some might choose to live in smaller ones. Like a studio
apartment. While plenty of people live in a studio…
Things and Features That Could Decrease Your Rent
Updated 5 months ago
The amount of rent you will pay as a tenant
depends on a number of different factors. Of course, you have
things like how large the apartment is, how many bedrooms or
bathrooms or how modern the building is, which each have a relation
to how expensive the rent can be. However, there are many…
RentHop's Apartment Wishlist: Finding the Perfect Blanket
Updated 5 months ago
Every week there are certain things we would
love to have in our apartments. Something might be way out of our
price range, but one can dream, right? If we can't purchase it, we
can still get inspired by it. And then there are things we totally
can afford, and we love it. We're cold, you're cold,…
The Benefits of Prewar and Postwar Apartments
Updated 5 months ago
When it comes to renting an apartment in
NYC,
there are two main choices you have in terms of architecture. The
two choices are a prewar apartment and a postwar apartment. These
styles each have their own intricacies and nuances. In general, a
prewar apartment is one that was built before…
