Posts with tag air conditioning

When it's summer, you may not notice the blazing heat or suffocating humidity – which likely means you have an air conditioner. And a good one, at that! For those who don't own an air conditioning unit and survive through the hot months with fans, ice packs and sleeping with your head resting in the open refrigerator... Continue Reading »

Dear Apartment Guru, My air conditioning is totally done. Just caput. And I can't afford another one until three paychecks from now. Any suggestions for what I should do in the meantime -- and by "meantime" I mean MEANtime? -- Cold Cold Heart, Hot Hot Apartment Continue Reading »

When summer rolls around, it can mean the start of vacation, a new romance or more outdoor activities, but for many renters it means the start of hot, stifling, sweaty apartments. While some solutions are obvious, most renters are unaware of the long list of options available. From changing lightbulbs to switching window... Continue Reading »

Dear Apartment Guru, I live on the bottom floor of a brownstone. All three of the apartments above me have positioned their air conditioner window units directly above my back door. When I leave my door open for air in the afternoon, even with the screen closed, three air conditioners splash close enough that water... Continue Reading »

We're back with another round of hot ideas for small-space living. From folding bikes to compact collections, babyproofing and house-cooling, RentedSpaces was a wealth of info this week. See what else we've got for you: Folding Bikes Geared to Compact Space, Active Lifestyle If a lack of storage space has your bicycle on... Continue Reading »