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Essential First Kitchen Items

If you’re moving into your first apartment or home, you may be overwhelmed with how many decisions must be made - what couch to get, what sheets to put on the bed, and how to decorate. One crucial thing...

Ventless vs Vented Dryers: Which Is Right For You? 

If you’re tired of laundromats, you may want to find an apartment already with laundry in unit or purchase a laundry machine to hook up to the home's plumbing system (with your landlord's permission, of course). This is a...

The 7 Best Storage Units in NYC

Storage is hard to come by in NYC. Apartments can be cramped, but even larger homes in the city are known to have space issues. There’s only so much a person can fit into an apartment. Luckily for the...

Kitchen Storage Ideas to Maximize Your NYC Apartments

Kitchen storage can be hard to come by, especially in larger cities like NYC. Kitchens are often either cramped or come with very little storage to fit other things like a dishwasher. Unfortunately, kitchens are often the room that...

Room Divider Ideas: Best Ways to Divide a Room

Homes with open living spaces are on the rise in popularity. While it's generally great, it can be hard to get some privacy when doors are missing from your home. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to divide up...

Upgrade Your Home IKEA Collection?

How to find affordable furniture in NYC and respect your floor plan Is your home starting to look like an extension of the proverbial dorm room or a hoarder's den with torn upholstery? While not everyone wants to shell out...