6 Plants to Brighten Up Your Low-Light Apartment

6 Plants to Brighten Up Your Low-Light Apartment

The jungle you live in is an urban one, sadly bereft of greenery. You would buy a plant or two, to boost your sense of well-being as well as prove to yourself and your mother that you meet the threshold of “responsible adult.” Sadly, one of your windows only...
What To Do When There Is No Closet Space

What To Do When There Is No Closet Space

losets are magical places. Think about it. When you store an item and come back a few days later, the item is still there. If you think I sound sarcastic, it’s because closets really are mythical places…in that, they don’t exist. See, I live in a tiny New...
What Happens When You Pay Your Rent Late?

What Happens When You Pay Your Rent Late?

It happens to the best of us here in New York City: A late check here, an unexpected bill there, and suddenly you’re short of funds when the rent comes due. It’s the first of the month, and the only thing in your pocket is a soon-to-be expired Metrocard. Will the...
5 Reasons to Declutter Your Belongings When Moving

5 Reasons to Declutter Your Belongings When Moving

Kristin Elliott had rented her large one-bedroom in Albuquerque for two and a half years when she received a job offer in New York City, land of the tiny apartments. Starting a new job is (comparatively) easy. Downsizing, that is, moving from a larger...
Can You Write Off Your Apartment on Your Taxes?

Can You Write Off Your Apartment on Your Taxes?

Look at you. You’re an apartment renter, you have your own business, and you pay your taxes. You’ve got this adulting thing down solid. And now you have a great idea to combine the three: deducting your apartment as a business expense. After all, you...
Is It Legal to Work from Your Apartment?

Is It Legal to Work from Your Apartment?

Your YouTube channel is finally making bank. Your Etsy store orders are flowing in, and inventory is selling out. Your vegan baked goods are baked greats. You’re saving on office rent AND commute costs by working from home. But is what you’re doing legal? Depending on...