When I moved into my first college apartment during sophomore year, it was the first time I had a full sized bathroom while living on my own. After furnishing it with all of the basics at the beginning of the year, the rest of the forgotten essentials made their way into the room as time…
How to Know if Your Apartment Stinks if You’re Noseblind
Everytime I returned to my college apartment after Thanksgiving and winter break, I would be surprised at how distinct my air freshener smelled after walking through the door. Normally I barely even noticed its scent, but that’s because I went nose blind to it. In my case, it wasn’t a big deal; if my apartment…
27 Ways to Maximize Space in your Small Apartment Kitchen
During my sophomore year of college, I lived in an apartment that didn’t have the biggest kitchen. The most annoying part about it was the lack of a dishwasher, but I digress. Since my campus didn’t provide the most (or best) food options, my roommate and I cooked almost all of our meals. Here are…
A Guide to Triple/Quad Style Dorms (Pros, Cons, Survival Tips)
Living in a triple and quad style dorm room has its pros and cons, and knowing what makes them different can help you decide whether or not it’s worth it to live in one. Living in a triple or quad dorm room can help you save money, save time and energy on chores, give you…
12 Dorm Room Smells and What They Mean
During my freshman year in college, I learned a lot of things about living on your own. One of them being that your room can start to stink for seemingly “no reason”. In actuality, it’s easy to overlook the source of a bad smell. It’s not always your fault, but sometimes it is and you…