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Whether cooking is one of your favorite passions or ramen is your fanciest delicacy, everyone experiences lingering cooking smells at one point or another. If you have roommates or just moved into an apartment where the previous tenants loved to experiment...

There's nothing like planning a summer getaway and exploring a different part of the world. However, if you're like most Ohio University students, chances are that most of your budget has been eaten up by the realities of living on your own for the first...

When planning your semester, there are several important things to keep in mind. The most important factors are getting the right classes and scheduling them at the right time, but a close third would be where and when you're going to study.Of course,...

Summer's just weeks away, finals are around the corner, and you're not sure what your plans are for the next couple months. Maybe your internship fell through, or you couldn't find anything that really appealed to you for the summer, and you really aren't...

As a renter in Court Street Apartments in Athens, Ohio, you shouldn’t have to do much maintenance. After all, that’s one of the beauties of being a renter: Your landlord is responsible for most repairs—especially major problems. Property managers or...

Are you moving this spring, but don’t exactly like the current style of your Ohio university rental house? Don’t worry; you won’t have to look at boring, blank walls throughout your leasing period. To spruce up your space, consider installing temporary...

 It's a question many people face during apartment life: is it a good idea to bring a pet into your living situation?The honest answer is that it depends on several factors, and it's important to both be honest with yourself and with your landlord when you...

If you've ever taken a look at some of the signs in a downtown storefront, you might have noticed that many of them mention "leasing" the space. But when you select your home for the school year in Athens, it's referred to as "renting" your living area.Are...

Moving into a new apartment can be fun and exciting. You’ll have more space, more independence, and of course, more rooms to decorate. Choosing a style for your rental apartment is an awesome task, but can sometimes seem overwhelming with all of the...