All About Roommates, Rooms for Rent & Shared Living
iROOMit Blog is your trusted resource for finding the perfect roommate, renting a room, and living in a new city. Backed by user polls, surveys, and platform data, we provide expert tips, cost-saving strategies, and insights into trends and coliving options across the U.S., Canada, U.K., U.A.E. & Singapore.
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Creating a Zen Home Office
Designing a serene and productive home office can significantly enhance your work-life balance. Here's a guide to creating a zen workspace that fosters focus, creativity, and tranquility.
1. Choose a Tranquil Location- Privacy: Select a quiet spa...
College Moving Checklist: The Ultimate Packing List
Sending out those college applications to Ivy League schools or distant universities is one of the fun parts of preparing for college. But beyond the thrill of anticipation and first-day jitters, one thing can make or break your big move: packing.
Surely, you've heard the 'horror stories'...
How to Balance Privacy and Social Life with Roommates: 5 Tips
Living with roommates can be one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences of your life — be it in college or during your early professional life. But it can also lead to considerable frustrations, especially if you’re trying to balance time spent with your roommates and your need for person...
Roommate Horror Stories: Lessons Learned and How to Avoid Disaster
Living with a roommate can be a great way to save money and share experiences. However, it can also turn into a nightmare if you end up with a bad roommate. From cleanliness issues and party animals to financial disputes and personality clashes, roommate horror stories are abundant....
University Season is Here - A Comprehensive Guide to Finding Your Roommate Match and Perfect Stay
Internship season is in full swing, and for countless college students, this means embarking on a new adventure in a bustling city. While the prospect of gaining invaluable work experience is thrilling, the daunting task of finding suitable accommodation often overshadows the excitement. With fie...
The Great Roommate Debate: Living Solo vs. Sharing Your Space
The question of living alone or with roommates is a battle as old as time (well, maybe not that old, but it's definitely a common crossroads for young adults). On one hand, the allure of complete control over your environment and unfettered peace and quiet is undeniable. On the other...
The Roommate From Hell: A Taxonomy of Terrible Tenants
Living with someone can be a beautiful thing. Shared laughter, movie nights, and the comfort of knowing someone's always (well, hopefully) got your back. But what happens when that someone turns into a nightmare? Enter the dreaded worst roommate ever.
This apartment horror sto...
How Having a Roommate or Renting a Room Can Help You Achieve Financial Freedom
Living with roommates can be a necessity, but it also offers advantages that extend beyond simply saving on rent. Let's delve deeper, using a recent poll conducted among iROOMit users to understand their motivations.
While nearly half (48%) of participants felt having a roommate is a commo...