Housing & Living Guide Spring 2017

Bloomington demographics

By Harley Wiltsey · Monday, Aug. 14,2017 4:11 p.m.

Here are some quick facts about IU's hometown.

Advice from a property manager for setting up your utilities with ease

By Alexa Chryssovergis · Friday, Jan. 27,2017 1:19 a.m.

A good landlord won't leave you to fend for yourself, so don't fret.

Roommates Garrett Dederichs and Ben Ekdahl won the Residential Programs and Services Cool Room Contest.

Spice up your space

By Jesse Naranjo · Friday, Jan. 27,2017 1:18 a.m.

Students Garrett Dederichs and Erin Deckard give their best tips for revamping their room.

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COLUMN: Breaking the budgeting blues

By Kelly Evans · Friday, Jan. 27,2017 1:17 a.m.

Whether you’re looking to save a little extra pocket money or hardcore trim your spending, we’ve got tips to make your 2017 thrifty and thriving.

An international perspective

By Hannah Boufford · Friday, Jan. 27,2017 1:17 a.m.

The food and the people were the hardest things to adjust to for Lian.

How to keep your belongings safe when leaving for break

By Jack Evans · Friday, Jan. 27,2017 1:16 a.m.

Follow this advice to guard against unwelcome houseguests, be they fire, water or burglars.

Staying safe while subletting

By Christine Fernando · Friday, Jan. 27,2017 1:16 a.m.

If you need to leave for a semester or summer, subletting could be the answer.

Renting the right way

By Brooke McAfee · Friday, Jan. 27,2017 1:16 a.m.

Before signing the dotted line, follow these tips to ensure yourself and your belongings are safe.

Finding the magic number

By Emily Berryman · Friday, Jan. 27,2017 1:16 a.m.

Before deciding whether to live alone or with roommates, there are important things to consider.

Beefing up the basics

By Emily Abshire · Friday, Jan. 27,2017 1:15 a.m.

Step up your cooking game with these tasty recipes.

Be sure to store

By Hannah Boomshire · Friday, Jan. 27,2017 1:15 a.m.

When the dorms close at the end of the semester, there are alternatives to taking all your belongings home.

10 things we wish we had known before moving out

By IDS staff · Friday, Jan. 27,2017 1:14 a.m.

The IDS staff reflects on what they wish they knew before moving out.

Housing tour checklist

By Harley Wiltsey · Friday, Jan. 27,2017 1:12 a.m.

Ensure all your questions are answered with this housing tour checklist.

The front doors of Indiana University Surplus Stores display the store's hours. The store is only open Monday through Friday. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday the store is open 12 - 5:30 p.m., and Wednesday 12 - 7:30 p.m. The warehouse is located at 2931 E 10th Street.

Snag affordable furniture at IU Surplus

By Emily Abshire · Friday, Jan. 27,2017 1:11 a.m.

You can find affordable furniture for your home at the IU Surplus store.

Noise control

By Anne Halliwell · Friday, Jan. 27,2017 1:09 a.m.

Here is what can happen when police are called for a noise violation.

Say no to blank walls: A tapestry is tucked in the corner of Emily's room as a quasi-backboard to the bed. Tapestries can be a centerpiece of a room and add color and warmth.

Loving the space you're in

By Emily Abshire · Friday, Jan. 27,2017 1:08 a.m.

A temporary place can feel like a home.

Safe parking on and off campus

By Matt Rasnic · Thursday, Oct. 20,2016 11:10 p.m.

We help clear up the confusion with parking & help you avoid a parking ticket.

Can you handle a pet commitment?

By Alison Graham · Wednesday, Jan. 27,2016 11:31 a.m.

When students move off campus, the possibility of a pet opens up for them.

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