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Q&A with Harlon Cohen

By Christopher Schonberger

When it comes to surviving college, Harlan Cohen is the guru that students can turn to with any question, from how to make the most of on-campus opportunities to how to decide whether or not to sleep with the cute lax player from Econ.... more >

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Filling Up Your Bookshelves

By Orli Van Mourik

After graduating college, I found my new Ikean bookshelves filled with nothing but books from various classes in Victorian Lit (all of which were marked with a big orange “Used” sticker) and several well-thumbed copies of US Weekly. Though my collection did manage to... more >

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Dealing with Apartment Problems

By Arielle Sachar

Life outside the parental nest can be pretty blissful: parties, walking around naked, drinking beer for breakfast. Until, that is, a furry little head pokes out from behind the fridge, the fire alarm goes off, and the sink overflows. The trade-off for fabulous freedom is that when... more >

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Do You Like to "Do It Yourself"!?!?

By Christopher Zoia

Global warming and the rising cost of oil are forcing AC users to face a conundrum: kill the environment and your wallet, or perspire to the point that you genuinely find PBR's "refreshing." Luckily, there's a compromise.... more >

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The Art of Air-Conditioning

By Joan Mitchell

Air-conditioning is a godsend in these swamp-ass-inducing months, but anyone who bought a window unit this summer quickly realized that manufacturers don’t waste too much time with aesthetics.... more >

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Being a Good Tenant (plus: learn how to tip)

By Julie Fishman

Between a bastard boss, bountiful bills, and a bitching boyfriend, there is enough stress in life. There’s no need to exacerbate things by starting a cold war with your neighbors where you end up blasting “Sexy Back” to counter they’re all-night marathon of Paul Anka’s greatest hits, or by pissing off the super... more >

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Landlord a Pain in the Arse?

By Christopher Zoia

Isn’t it reassuring to see that our British peers across the pond also have to deal with the occasional landlord from hell? The entries at thesite.org.uk provide both witty horror-stories from disgruntled tenants and tips for renters who might face the most common landlord issues... more >

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Watch Out, Stuart Little!

By Gritz

This makeshift mousetrap is simply a masterclass. [Via Metafilter]

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How to Clean Stuff

By Dan Marley

Do you ever feel like you want to clean something but just don’t know where to even start? That’s how I felt when I wanted to clean my stove and also my colon. Thankfully, How to Clean Stuff is here to help.... more >

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Landlord-Tenant Laws

By Gritz

Consumerist has compiled a great resource of landlord-tenant laws by state. If you’re preparing to relocate after school or are just moving into your first apartment, it might be worth your while to know what you’re getting into... more >

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