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Your home should be a sanctuary. You know you can make it feel that way with a plush chenille sofa, tons of comfy throw pillows, and that neutral rug you’ve had your eye on for months.

But what if your new roommate’s idea of a sanctuary includes lots of bold color, kitschy wall decor, and...

Ah, roommates. Sometimes you can’t stand to live with them, but with rents and home costs these days it may be impossible to live without them. Since bunking up with a best friend is usually not a risk worth taking, most people looking for a roommate find themselves wondering where to start.

COVID-19 has been tough on everyone, but has tested roommates more than ever. With tough conversations around mask-wearing in the home, visitor restrictions or even social distancing, you’re being pushed in ways you did not prepare for.

So how can you stay healthy and safe while also navig...

Moving away from home and into your own place is thrilling. It is. You finally get to live with your besties (or soon-to-be-besties) and do whatever you want, whenever you want. But don’t fall into any of these common traps or you risk becoming that awful roommate everyone hates. Learning to live...

Having a roommate can be a fun, exciting experience. It comes with many challenges. You may be living with a person who is completely different than you. You do not have to be best friends with your roommate. Most problems can be resolved through good communication, compromise, and respect.

If the thought of crunching numbers to fairly split bills with roommates makes you uneasy, you’re not alone. Sharing bills has the potential to create drama — regardless of whether you consider yourself a math whiz. Using an app to split bills with roommates can go a long way toward keeping the p...

Are roommates a good idea? Weigh the pros of having a roommate. Many renters struggle with those questions while searching for an apartment. Living alone has its perks, but so does living with roommates. If you’re one of the many trying to determine whether you should share an apartment or house,...

Whether you're ready to save some money or your perfect roommate has moved on, starting the search for a new roommate can be an overwhelming task. You're not alone, either, as one in three adults are sharing their household with roommates, who are not their romantic partner. Even though you're se...