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If you’re leaving school for a few weeks to head back home or go on a trip, then it’s important that your apartment is in good condition before you leave. As a renter, it can be easy to overlook your role in properly winterizing your apartment while you’re gone but...

The majority of students enter college immediately after graduating from high school and continue to attend college courses full-time until graduating. If this applies to you, and you’re between the ages of 18 and 23, then you’re what’s considered a...

As a new student, it’s easy to get so caught up in your studies that you forget to enjoy all that Athens, OH, has to offer. Whether it’s your first semester at Ohio University or you’ve been here for years and just haven’t taken the time to see the sights,...

Moving in with new roommates—especially ones that you’ve never met before—can come with a lot of growing pains. You have to share spaces, learn to deal with each other’s bad habits, and find a way to live together without driving each other nuts. But one...

Even the finest Ohio University rentals are often lacking one thing: closet space. It’s a fact of living in an apartment that most square footage is going to be dedicated to living space with very little to spare for storage spaces, such as closets. This...

When searching for Ohio University rental houses, there are a lot of elements to consider. Starting with the most obvious, Halloween is right around the corner. This is a holiday celebrated at any age, but it’s definitely a huge night in a college town. As...

No matter how nice your student housing at Ohio University, the roommates you have can really make or break your living situation. And while every situation is different, there are a few stereotypical types of roommates that you may encounter when renting...

Finding a new roommate may seem like a fairly simple task at first. However, when the day rolls around to finally ask a friend to share a lease, don’t be surprised if you find the situation to be a little ...uncomfortable. It’s almost like asking someone...

The first few weeks of living in your new apartment can be like a dream. It smells like fresh laundry in every room. That hint of lemon cleaning spray in the kitchen reminds you that germs aren’t welcome here. There’s also a designated drawer for every...

Having your own place in Athens is a great thing. You’re close to campus, and you’re in a gorgeous hilly neighborhood filled with students and staff. However, you’re not here all year. There are times — especially during the summer — when you’re not going...