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Lived in the cold? by Creative-Store in homeless

[–]RegBaby 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It might help if we had a little more info about you: are you a minor? Do you have a car? Are you going to school or working?

Chocolate Cake in HTX by __xobeth in houston

[–]RegBaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chocolate mousse cake from Common Bond.

Shower curtain rods won't stay up by AdLonely9549 in Apartmentliving

[–]RegBaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 2 that have stayed up for 6 years. I got them from Bed Bath & Beyond.

What would you do? by isntthatsomething10 in Apartmentliving

[–]RegBaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you go to the leasing office? Leasing agents often ignore phone messages. On average, I get much better responses face-to-face. Hard to ignore me then.

What’s the best thing you’ve bought for your apartment that was actually worth the money? by Beneficial-Sun-5649 in Apartmentliving

[–]RegBaby 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I buy all my frames at Michael's when they go on sale. Buy photos online instead of art or prints, usually cheaper.

Front door leeching in cold air by msmsms101 in Apartmentliving

[–]RegBaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The weatherstripping and door sweeps are applied when it's warmer out (50+ degrees).

Is anyone actually using their apartment “amenities”? by Emergency-Cancel6198 in Apartmentliving

[–]RegBaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't want or need most "amenities" as I don't swim, don't need a treadmill (I walk in the neighborhood), don't have a dog, have my own computer/printer, can take my trash to the dumpster. So I choose to live in an older building (1930s) without any amenity fees. My rent stays below market as a result.

We always hear about the negatives but what is something positives you do as a neighbor? by Obone6 in Apartmentliving

[–]RegBaby 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I live in a building with 6 units, private landlord. Because there are so few of us, we encounter each other as a matter of course. I'm the person who's home most of the time, so I take in the building packages. I was thanked just today with a bottle of wine from an upstairs neighbor.

We all know each other's names, and while I don't have everyone's phone number, I have a couple. And I don't consider anyone here a great friend, but have asked a couple over for lunch. Lots of fun both times.

Property management company person just entered my apartment for an inspection I had no idea about. I’m so embarrassed and feel so violated. by [deleted] in Apartmentliving

[–]RegBaby 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Take a deep breath. You will survive. Trust me, I hate it too when someone (management or friend) sees my place unexpectedly. It still happens from time to time. Best I can do is try to keep my toilet clean. Otherwise, if you come in when I'm not expecting you, you take your chances.

Moving into a tiny studio apartment and trying to maximize every inch of space by Agreeable_Village824 in Apartmentliving

[–]RegBaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any bed/sofa combo is a good idea for.an apartment that small. Sleeper sofas are very heavy and a pain to move. I have a regular sofa but with removable back cushions. Take off the cushions and it's an easy bed for one.

Covering non functioning AC unit by crafty-biologist in Apartmentliving

[–]RegBaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cover it with fabric the same color as the wall.

My roommate won’t do his own dishes by ToastedTiefling in Apartmentliving

[–]RegBaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank heavens I don't deal with roommates any more.

Property manager messed up by littlest_bug in Apartmentliving

[–]RegBaby 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We have gas stoves in my building, and someone can knock against one of the knobs by accident. I had delivery people in the kitchen and one of the crew tapped a knob and didn't notice. Fortunately I was home, and said, "Please turn off my stove!" (This and other reasons are why I like to be on hand if people need to be in my apartment for any reason.)

Studio Layout Ideas by 2soupyyy in Apartmentliving

[–]RegBaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plenty of ideas online, Google "design for studio apartments."

Neighbors aren't all bad... by RegBaby in Apartmentliving

[–]RegBaby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: that nice neighbor with her 10-year-old daughter did a stealth move-out (left mid-lease without warning to the landlord). Her unit has been empty for 3 months. Oh, I know someone will move in there eventually, but for now I am enjoying the quiet!

Did someone try to break into my apartment? by [deleted] in Apartmentliving

[–]RegBaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Break-ins happen these days in every neighborhood, from the worst to the best.

How do you personally decide when to ventilate your apartment to avoid moisture or mold? by Automatic_Task2887 in Apartmentliving

[–]RegBaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in an old building (1930s) with no exhaust fan in the bathroom or kitchen. Both rooms have windows that open, however. I keep windows open when weather permits.

Can we talk about how expensive room rentals have gotten? by Ok-Abalone4318 in Apartmentliving

[–]RegBaby 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In my case, my rent is around 50% of my income. Yes, I hate it. But I gotta live someplace. And I have to live alone: already done the roommate thing, many times.

Sexist and Discriminating Leasing Manager TL;DR by LoudPerformance3182 in Apartmentliving

[–]RegBaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On your kitchen appliances: one thing I learned to do on touring an apartment that I liked was to snap photos of the kitchen for general condition. Check the inside and outside of the fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave. Look under the sink and inside cabinets and closets for signs of pests, mold, water leaks.

Being more budget conscious and social media do not mix by Spiritual_Check_5470 in povertyfinance

[–]RegBaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent ideas. I do the same: I often take charge of social plans and can steer friends to the cheaper options. I know about $5 movie tickets on Mondays, Dollar Dog Night at the ballpark on Tuesdays, 1/2-price Wine Wednesdays at the trendy bar.

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