My worst nightmare becomes reality: The arrival of (real) bed bugs

… would seem too contrived  About a year ago I was diagnosed with Lyme disease and have been struggling with it I often try to … building shed have to send out all the laundry at a rate of nearly $2 per pound I didnt initially realize that heating …

By Kelly Kreth |February 28, 2013 - 10:18AM
How to survive life in a tenement-sized apartment

… … 2 Fit to scale … I am extremely careful to make sure my furniture fits my actual rooms in scale For example I … fits a frozen dinner or small plate of leftovers easily without taking up any unnecessary room in my kitchen she says Similarly I have a small 5inch portable TV I use in my kitchen while Im cooking … 4 …

By Kelly Kreth |January 31, 2013 - 10:21AM
'Tis the season for an energy scam

… I didnt open the door and instead asked who it was A woman said her name was Tamesha and she was there to give me … one  My neighbor asked if she had a check for her and the woman said no she could only get her rebate if she gave over … neighbors into unwittingly switching to IDT They take the information on your energy bill and use it to switch you …

By Kelly Kreth |December 13, 2012 - 10:57AM
9 good reasons to rent in a crappy tenement, like interesting neighbors and no holiday tipping

… Bitchen Meet my super Aquavelva 15 things Ive learned from Million Dollar Listing NY so far The 20 deadly sins NYC rental agents should never commit but do … Intel … Neighbors … Kids + Pets … Rent … The Market … Buy … Sales Market … Hell's Bitchen … Hell's Kitchen … …

By Kelly Kreth |November 29, 2012 - 10:18AM
My crappy little tenement apartment stands up to Sandy

… The next morning the light went off and on sporadically because the plastic switch had cracked Thankfully the water in … IV medication waiting in the fridge shed show me how to infuse into my arm to hopefully cure my Lyme disease Although … a tiny explosion saw sparks and the electricity in my house was gone in an instant He never had bothered to turn off …

By Kelly Kreth |November 8, 2012 - 12:55PM
Latest annoyance: The all-hours gab fest underneath my window

… balk However it would seem that dealing loud trashy bars is my karma This one is even worse than the last   which was … at the witching hour Id find myself starting to dream about what they were saying One night as annoying bar employee … commit but do Escape from the UES Goodbye douchebaggery hello Hells Kitchen Dear Neighbor I am your worst nightmare …

By Kelly Kreth |October 11, 2012 - 10:08AM