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1. Controlling

Some like to go with the flow, while others take the reins and don't back down.

If your roomie always has to have everything just so, that's fine to an extent. (Honestly, who doesn't prefer their own way of doing things?) This can become problematic i...

1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

• Share of adults living in doubled-up households: 49.3%
• Total number of adults living in doubled-up households: 3,804,958
• Total number of doubled-up households: 1,186,245
• Average number of adults per dou...

Although most people wait until their lease is over to move, situations arise in which that's not always possible. Moving out before a lease is up is not only difficult for the landlord and the individual who has to move, but also for their remaining roommates.

If you have a roommate who p...

If reality television has anything to say about it, hook-ups between people who share a house always end in a horrific mess. But in my last year of college, I did what I always vowed never to do: Not only did I hook up with my housemate, but we are now in a serious, grown-up relationship. And thi...

Your roommates are the people who tend to see you at your best and at your worst, and whether you like them or not, they’re a big part of your college experience.

So, in honor of that, here are 30 Fun Activity With Your Roommate(s) this semester. If you live alone, or you really can’t pict...

You just moved into your apartment, and everything’s pretty swell. You and your roommate are getting along great and making plans left and right. You’ll watch Netflix together, go to the gym together, and cook together! Then you remember: You co live with a vegan roommate or a vegetarian roommate...

When you live with roommates, one of the most complicated topics of conversation can be discussing how to split up the rent. While there are many viable options for splitting rent, and there is so one-size-fits-all, it’s important to consider each option and figure out what works best for you and...

1. Install a Thermostat

Take control of your heating temperatures by using a programmable thermostat. They’re reasonably priced (under $50) and easy enough to install without being an eye-sore or a ‘major re-decorational change’. They can help you reduce the amount you spe...