When I moved from Milwaukee back home to Chicago, I faced a rude awakening: my rent quite literally doubled. On top of hiring movers, the extra expenses of living in the country’s third-largest city, move-in fees, and other costs, I really needed a way to cut back on spending for the move. Here’s a big … Read more
As I compose this article, I’m protected by a fortress of half-unpacked moving boxes. While my partner and I get situated in our new home, I’m looking back over the last chaotic month of our lives — negotiating sales, closing on my condo, storing all my belongings, hiring movers, cleaning our new place. Woof, I’m … Read more
Lauren Wellbank Contributor Lauren Wellbank is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience in the mortgage industry. Her writing has also appeared on HuffPost, Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, and more. When she’s not writing she can be found spending time with her growing family in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. … Read more
Sarah Everett Editorial Assistant Sarah is Apartment Therapy’s editorial assistant. She recently completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.
Miami is a great place to let loose and party, but it’s also a family-friendly destination with lots of activities for kids — just look at Zoo Miami, the Miami Children’s Museum, and Jungle Island. Besides the benefit of having beach weather in December, Miami is also known for its diverse culinary scene filled with … Read more
Living on a cul-de-sac is the ultimate dream for some homeowners. For others, it is the bane of their existence. Let’s take a look at why this type of street that sounds so pretty in French can be so divisive. A cul-de-sac refers to a road that is closed at one end. Unlike other streets … Read more
It might be in the basement. It could be in the attic. Maybe it’s underneath your bed or tucked into the depths of your closet. The “it” in question? All of your stuff. If you’re moving out of your parents’ house, you’ll have to face the monster that it is and organize it out of … Read more
If you’ve ever spoken to a Chicagoan, you know they never shut up about their beloved Windy City. After a decade of living here, I have become, unfortunately, one of these folks. Maybe our dedication to the city stems from being sandwiched between endless East Coast/West Coast debates, while Chicagoans wait patiently for the opportunity … Read more
Every year, tens of thousands of people travel from all over the world to settle down in Toronto. The city is a multicultural destination, and its “street meat” (which you can feast on for mere pocket change) is practically unrivaled. While Toronto’s real estate prices aren’t exactly budget-friendly, the city is home to 140 neighborhoods … Read more
It’s no secret that gym equipment is among the most difficult things to move. All those weights, the pulley systems, the sheer heaviness of each item — it’s a pretty big pain. Things gets even more complicated when you bring in proprietary equipment, like the current darling of the fitness world, Peloton. Do you move … Read more