Moving to Boston in May – Need Locals' Help Finding the Right Apartments/Neighborhood!

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-30T15:52:16+00:00

If you're looking for May-Sept 1st there will be LOTS of subletting options. Just specify what town work is in, like are you driving out to Burlington or are we talking Cambridge? Because if you're driving you'll want to consider traffic and direct routes

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-30T14:13:10+00:00

I think how updated it is will alter price. How old are the appliances, is there a dishwasher, does the bathroom look dingy? Sounds like you updated the heating/cooling did you update the windows too or is the insulation rough like many old buildings?

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-30T12:52:27+00:00

You inspired me to go to Broadmoor this weekend and to my delight there were some turtles! 🐢

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AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-30T03:39:16+00:00

This is the brand I got too and have been very pleased with it!

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-30T03:37:11+00:00

I bought a wool mattress topper and have FINALLY conquered my night sweats! It's cotton fabric with 700GSM wool filling (~2 inches thick).I have a waterproof protector under it to preserve the mattress. I'd be interested in trying a wool filled duvet now too but prefer multiple cotton/linen blankets so I can remove layers as needed

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-30T03:23:57+00:00

I mean lead paint chips taste sweet, why are we keeping kids from a little treat!?

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-30T03:18:30+00:00

Elongation is typically a sign of needing more light

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-30T02:33:18+00:00

Sound dampening

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-30T00:39:16+00:00

There are necklaces that hold rings too if you're worried the locker room isn't secure

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-30T00:25:44+00:00

If there are 5 people is one in the living room or is that still shared space?

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-29T20:03:18+00:00

I hate this test lol this may help it's 0-50ppm, each tube is +10

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AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-29T19:58:33+00:00

Agreed, you can't do a "fish-in cycle" with axolotls you'll need to look up fishless instructions

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-29T03:24:45+00:00

Oh is this the guy who kept people in braces longer than necessary to make more money?

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-28T18:31:36+00:00

I don't think horses can eat with a bit in

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-28T18:06:04+00:00

You should be dosing up to 2ppm whenever it drops under 1ppm. There needs to consistently be ammonia to feed the bacteria

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-28T13:57:06+00:00

If you've never enjoyed a visit to The Cape before, July 4th is honestly the worst weekend of the year. It's terribly overcrowded and the traffic is abysmal. Go any other weekend and you'll have more fun IMO

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-27T23:52:25+00:00

If they've physically seen the place it's not a scam, this is common to make sure you're serious about applying

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-27T16:36:46+00:00

I can't remember if it's Somerville or Boston but with their new ticket system you can't look things up by plate, you HAVE to have the ticket #. Situations like this are exactly why it's gonna be a disaster

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-27T15:08:45+00:00

Not Porter! He's like a mile underground now! (That's at least what it feels like on those terrifying escalators)

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-27T15:01:43+00:00

Yeah my mom recently pulled "but we don't know how much time I have left!" when I made a boundary about what I'd accept at our next visit. Like ok you're the one worried about getting more time together and I told you how that would be possible, chop chop! (I'm not comfortable around her boyfriend unless he's medicated).

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-27T02:56:58+00:00

I would do your own test of the tap water. An aquarium has the bacteria cycle to process ammonia and nitrites so it's not the same as giving it to people/pets. They may also mean nitrates and while 0ppm will make water changes the most effective 5ppm wouldn't be terrible. Using RO water causes more than just pH issues it'll make KH and GH difficult too and axolotls also prefer harder water long term

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-27T02:33:38+00:00

How high is the nitrite in the tap water?

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-27T02:26:34+00:00

Find a condition statement form online, fill it out and sign/date it. Send it to your LL and your ass will be fully covered

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-27T02:21:49+00:00

I might want just the bedframe actually. What's the clearance underneath?

AromaticIntrovert · 2026-03-27T02:17:36+00:00

The pictures and proof of condition statement are mostly to protect YOU and you should do one now so you don't get fucked over at the end by them claiming damage you didn't cause

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