One of the most frustrating aspects of renting an apartment is the lack of control you have over your own space. While some landlords allow you to paint your walls or make small structural changes to your space, many reject that idea entirely. Painting your wall is, of course, one great way to add color, depth, and light to a…

As a college student, it’s easy to get bored of learning in your usual study spots. Typically a student can be found in the school library or cafe, or their dorm room or apartment. However, these don’t have to be the only options out there. If you’re a student in New York City, looking to change your usual study spots,…

Finding a nice apartment with bad credit can be challenging, but it’s not impossible if you use some of these savvy tips.

Last summer, workers and residents of New York City woke to news of a steam pipe explosion in the Flatiron District on July 19. Dozens of residential and commercial buildings were forced to evacuate, and asbestos-containing debris released during the explosion raised concern. Fortunately, The New York Times reported that no one was seriously hurt in the incident or its…

Education is one of the essential pillars of our careers and is one the key foundation of any economy and the county as a whole. However, it is expensive, and most people cannot afford the cost and expenses of obtaining higher education. Student loans are an implication that you are paying to have an education. This means that you have…

Asbestos is a dangerous and insidious material that can be found in many older buildings. Even though federal regulations in the 1970s limited its use, if you are renting a home built before the 1980s, be aware that it may contain asbestos. This doesn’t mean it is causing harm, but there is always the potential that it will cause exposure….

#sponsored Is your kitchen missing something? You’re not sure what it is, but every time you walk into the kitchen, you feel like the look of one of the most important rooms inside your home has grown stale and tired. The time has come to install a kitchen countertop. There was once a time when homeowners lived in the same…

Nurturing his academic abilities and gifts from a young age, Devon Johnson is the founder and CEO of BleuIife Media Group. With a master’s in journalism from Harvard University and a bachelor’s in communication and the arts from Seton Hall, Devon has used his experience working in the advertising and marketing industry to build his own media platform. In this…

Having worked with companies such as Black Enterprise, United Masters, and Revolt, Dev T. Smith is a content strategist, multimedia producer, and writer. Born and raised in North Carolina, Dev always aspired to optimize his creativity while contributing to the lives of those around him. In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, Dev chats with us about owning our…