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Posts tagged “roommates”

How to Keep That Laptop Locked Away from Nosy Roommates

So, you're moving into a new place with roommates. Even if your roommate seems nice, do you really trust him/her completely, with all of your belongings? We think that trust is earned and in a communa...

The 21st Century Way We Call Kids to Dinner

Facebook, the online phenomenon of a social network, has consumed and consolidated the lives of my friends and I. Each morning starts with an Inbox thread of back-and-forth conversation. And now, a g...

How to Keep Your Apartment Organized Using Google

There are many ways of keeping an apartment organized but things get complicated quickly when you have more than one adult living together. Things can get especially hectic when you've got roommates, ...

Splitting Rent and Groceries Made Easy for Roommates

I don't have roommates anymore—my housemate moved out last month—and I'm beginning to miss some of the benefits of sharing your space. Splitting the cost of cleaning supplies and groceries...

Modular Refrigerator:The New Way to Share Fridge Space

Having roommates is a love-hate situation. Sharing the rent and household chores? Both great deals. But when it comes to sharing space, it gets tougher. Divvying up the fridge is one of the hardest pa...