So you’ve been looking all over for apartments near the University of Cincinnati, and you’ve finally found the one you like. The lease has been signed and the check has been written. Now what? Start a list of ‘Must-Haves’ for moving in! Your new apartment won’t truly feel like home until you’ve put your stamp […]

There is a science when it comes to finding the right roommate. You’re searching for a person who compliments your personality, will be easy to live with and will step up when the going gets tough. These are all reasonable requirements, but you’ve only determined your hypothesis at this point…how will you come to a […]

It’s exam week. Okay, so maybe the best advice we can give you is to just take a huge breath and count to 10. Anyone who has been through exam weeks – like friends, your parents or your co-op advisor – knows you’ll go through at least 20 exam weeks or more in your college career. Believe me, we […]

If you’re looking to move out of your current residence, it’s a good idea to start making preparations now, so you won’t have an avalanche of things to do right before your move-out date. Below are some steps you can take now to make sure that your transition to your new place will be as […]

Learning how to live in peace with your roommate can sometimes be a challenge–after all, each of you come from different backgrounds, you’ve had different life experiences, and more than likely your habits and daily lifestyle routines are different as well. With all of these variables in play, it’s not uncommon for conflicts and disagreements […]

When it’s freezing cold outside, outdoor activities are pretty much out of the question, so you have to find ways to keep yourself entertained while doing your best to stay warm. If you’re tired of sitting in front of the TV and you’ve taken all the naps you can take, what else can you do […]

When you first move into a rental property, most landlords and property managers will require you to pay a security deposit, but what exactly does that money cover? After all, it’s a very common thing for new tenants to be required to pay the first and last month’s rent when they sign their lease, so […]

The New Year is here, which means it’s time to whip that post-holiday-feasting body back into shape. If you’re maintaining a hectic school or work schedule (or both), working out at home might be the only way you can squeeze in some exercise, especially when you factor in commuting to a gym or battling the […]