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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.

City ordinance encourages snow removal

By IDS staff · Sunday, Dec. 11,2016 6:06 p.m.

Residents who do not clear their sidewalks face increasing fines.

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.

Decorating on a budget

By Audrey Perkins and Anna Hyzy · Sunday, Oct. 12,2014 1:32 a.m.

Décor doesn't have to be expensive.

Dorm life, round 2

By Taylor Acton · Friday, Oct. 10,2014 8:46 p.m.

After freshman year, students have the option to stay in the dorms on campus or move to off campus housing.

Ten things we wish we knew before being on our own

By Sarah Thacker · Thursday, Oct. 9,2014 11:50 a.m.

Simply being out of your parents’ house is not the same thing as living on your own. Here’s a list of 10 things we wish someone had told us before we ditched the dorms for apartments and houses.

Porch essentials

By Patrick Beane · Thursday, Oct. 9,2014 11:41 a.m.

If you’re lucky enough to have one, you better put it to good use.

Get furnished for less

By Kristen Clark · Thursday, Oct. 9,2014 11:32 a.m.

Bloomington is full of places to acquire furnishings for your new house or apartment.

Web Tools

By Amanda Jacobson · Thursday, Oct. 9,2014 11:22 a.m.

Finding the best advice about where to live, how to get cheap books for class and where to go for the best grocery prices can be a challenging task.

Couch ban

By Matthew Glowicki · Sunday, Oct. 5,2014 1:27 p.m.

Couches, armchairs and futons are among the traditional indoor furniture banned from Bloomington front porches.

Noise laws

By Michael Majchrowicz · Sunday, Oct. 5,2014 10:47 a.m.

Regarding all reported incidents, the Bloomington Police Department abides by a triage system, meaning noise violations are prioritized by the number of officers available to respond as they come through to dispatch.

Where you can park in Btown

By Sydney Murray · Sunday, Oct. 5,2014 10:44 a.m.

Throughout Bloomington, there are many options for students to park both on and off campus.

How to store your belongings

By Kristen Clark · Sunday, Oct. 5,2014 10:36 a.m.

Bloomington has enough options to fit every student’s moving needs.

Renting the right way

By Megan Jula · Sunday, Oct. 5,2014 10:34 a.m.

Somewhere amid a muddle of leases and landlords, you are trying to figure out the logistics of renting.

Knowing legal terms

By Micah McVicker · Sunday, Oct. 5,2014 10:32 a.m.

If you plan to sign a lease in Bloomington you should know a few things before putting pen to paper.

Budget breakdown

By Alexis Benveniste · Sunday, Oct. 5,2014 10:24 a.m.

According to CNN Money, college students who graduated in 2013 had an average of $35,200 in college-related debt. This includes student loans, credit card debt and money owed to family members.

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