For that funky smell that comes from your disposal try this:

1. Grind up a few ice cubes in disposal.

2. Follow with cold water.

3. Finally drop a sliced lemon or orange in and grind it up.

But most important to overall functioning of your disposal is to keep foreign object out of it. Rocks, pencils, wire, plastic and bones should be disposed of in trash and not in disposal.

DAN THE ROOMMATE MAN

Students can still find a good deal at Harbor Point. This unique waterfront property is located in downtown Boston adjacent to University of Massachusetts. And NO FEES! One bedrooms begin at $1,065 and two bedrooms at $1,295 (rates as of 4/29/00) Call their rental office for availability and current rates at (617)825-2928.

Be careful of following:

* Do not sign anything unless it is completely filled out - especially address of rental unit.

* Get a copy of everything that you sign.

* Only a licensed broker can charge a fee - not a landlord or sales agent.

* Do not pay fee until you have signed lease.