Ultimate Renter’s Blog
Do Apartments Change Key Locks?
If you are planning to move into a rental apartment, you probably want to know whether the landlord or real estate agency has changed the keys so the old tenant doesn't have a set of keys to get in. Although landlords should change the keys between tenants, many do...
5 Effective Partition Tips For Your Apartment
Partitioning or creating space in your apartment has become popular, especially if there is more than one resident working from home. However, when you live in an apartment you need to be careful not to install any solutions that will cause damage to the walls or...
Should A Roommate With The Master Pay More?
Staying in an apartment with roommates can be a lot of fun, but you will also need to consider how much rent each individual pays. If one of the rooms is significantly larger than the other, should that roommate pay more? Generally, if there is a significant...
A Bathroom Checklist for Your Apartment
So you are about to move into your first apartment, but want to make sure your bathroom is well equipped . From obvious products like towels and toilet paper to first aid kits and personal care items. Here is a bathroom checklist for your first apartment. Personal...
Gas or Electric for Apartments
There is no definitive answer in terms of whether gas or electric is better, however if given the option, many people prefer to have gas in the apartment, as it is often cheaper to heat, provides a better cooking experience with a gas range, as well as generally...
What is a Good Balcony Size in an Apartment?
While people often painstakingly consider apartment size and square footage of an apartment, few consider the size of the balcony or patio. So, what is a good balcony size for your apartment? Depth of the balcony is very important. Generally speaking, the balcony...
What Things Do You Need For An Apartment?
So you are about to move into your first apartment, and are looking for a list of things you need for your new home. You’ve come to the right place. Below is a checklist of the things you need for your first apartment, along with approximate associated costs, so you...
Craigslist Northeast Philadelphia Apartments
Looking for Apartments for rent in Northeast Philadelphia on Craigslist? Craigslist is an independent listing website where anyone can post. Because Craigslist allows anyone to post, and while there certainly can be high-quality listings, there’s a risk of...
5 Tips to Split Rent with a Roommate
If you’re planning to move into an apartment with a roommate, you're probably wondering how to ‘split monthly rent’. How do you make the payment to the landlord? How to fairly split rent to make sure everyone is happy? 1. Decide How to Split The Bills Generally,...
Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia for Families
The most affordable and desirable neighborhoods in Philadelphia are Bustleton, Somerton, Fox Chase, and Mt Airy. The first three Philadelphia neighborhoods are in an area known as Northeast Philadelphia. The later is in Northwest Philadelphia. Other affordable, though...
10 Amazing Arboretums in Philly
We recently wrote about 10 amazing gardens in Philadelphia, and given how well the article was received, and the many arboretums in the area, we decided to write this companion article on our top 10 (ten) local arboretums (a garden of trees). Morris Arboretum Owned by...
Best Grocery Stores in NE Philadelphia
Having grocery stores in close proximity is an important item when considering where to live and and is a great convenience. Fortunately, if you’re living in Northeast Philadelphia, there are plenty of great grocery store options just a short walk or drive away. Here...