When winter arrives and you start feeling the chill in your Columbus or Athens apartment or rental house, you can save yourself both money and comfort by taking some simple steps to prepare for and survive the long Ohio winter. Some of these tips are unique to houses. And some especially apply to student …

Are you leaving your off-campus apartment or house in Columbus or Athens empty for Winter Break this year? If are abandoning your student rental, take some simple precautions to protect against a possible burglary. These tips apply equally whether you’re leaving for Winter, Spring or Summer breaks, or even for a road-trip weekend. Police …

In mid-December, thousands of Ohio State University students will head home for the several-week Winter Break. But many will opt to stay in their Columbus rental house or apartment. If you haven’t decided whether to stay or leave, consider the pros and cons in this article. (In some cases, an advantage might be the …

If you’re shopping for your first house or apartment to rent in Columbus, Athens or wherever, you have something in common with millions of other people who have had the same experience. There’s a first time for everything, including living in rental housing. Your path into the rental housing world can be made much …

Some things never change. Just as was the case in 1982, some 40 years later college students, including both Buckeyes and Bobcats, have to be wary of the dreaded Freshman 15. This accursed affliction strikes many college freshmen who struggle to acclimate themselves to dining-hall food. Having the option to choose nearly any food …

Now that you’ve chosen your ideal off-campus rental, you’ll need to consider various tasks that need to be completed both before and after your move-in. This applies whether you’re inhabiting your new home in the fall or later in the academic year. Ohio State University’s Student Life department has extensive information on its website …

It’s not news that living in a house with other people – whether family, friends or strangers – can be difficult. People by their nature have difference priorities, temperaments and preferences. That can provide fuel for friction between housemates. If you’re a first-time renter – for example, an Ohio University or Ohio State student …

One precaution that many college students historically have neglected to pursue is renters insurance. This is the case whether the student is attending a public college in a relatively low-crime area such as Athens, Ohio, or a big university in a major city such as Columbus, with a relatively high crime rate. A typical …

If you’re staying in your Columbus apartment this summer, or perhaps remaining in your Athens rental house to attend summer classes, consider spending some time fixing up your apartment or house. There’s multiple things you can do to give your living space some new and inviting character. Before taking any steps that will alter …

You’ve got your rental house or apartment to live in while you attend college, whether it’s Ohio University, Ohio State University or some other college in Ohio or wherever. You drew lots for the available bedrooms with your house or apartment mates, and you’re finally sitting in that room trying to figure out what …