ROOMMATE REPAIR TIPS-UNCLOGGING THE GARBAGE DISPOSALWritten by dan the roommate man
Kitchen sink clogs can often be avoided by properly disposing of food scraps.In rental properties they ussually install less then best because they know that tenant's ussually are very hard on them. By taking steps every day to make sure they are clean and running right can save time and money later.The top eight foods that will back up your drain are: 1. Egg shells 2. Rice 3. Pasta 4. Grease 5. Potato peels 6. Banana skins 7. Celery 8. Coffee grounds If you garbage disposal blades should become dull, try putting in some ice cube and grinding them up.
| | HOUSING FOR STUDENTS INBOSTONWritten by dan the roommate man
Students are finding it even more difficult to find an affordable apartment near campus in Boston area. A high demand for rental property hurts students because landlords prefer to rent to professionals first.A contributing factor to tight market is sale of condominiums as a primary residence rather than a rental unit. During early 90's many condominiums were converted into rentals because owner could not sell it. Today with a recovering economy and low crime rate in Boston, families are returning to city. Since end of rent control, typical rent for most Boston renters has increased to 38% of earned income from 30%. Back Bay and Beacon Hill rents are now averaging close to $2,000 a month up from $1,550 in 1995.
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