When you move, do you ever reference one of the many 'best of' city rankings? Having just returned from two of the four current 'most livable' cities, I'd have to agree that they're quite amazing. The Economist Intelligence Unit recently released it's list of the world's most livable cities, based on stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. Surprisingly none of the typical popular urban centers such as London, Paris or New York made even the top 25. Instead, Australian and Canadian cities snagged seven of the top ten spots: More

Over analyzing decor solutions to the point where you can't make a decision is an all too common problem. With all the great ideas out there, how do you settle on just one? Do you worry about regretting your decision? More

You might be leaving home, but you don't have to grow up just yet. Give your inner child free reign with our picks for a whimsical dorm room. More

Chances are, when you move into a dorm, it's your first time on your own. It can be really exhilarating to shop for homewares and contemplate making your dorm your own, but it can also be overwhelming to a first-timer to know precisely what you'll need. Tack onto that the fact that you're limited to standard-issue furniture, cinder block walls, and a Twin XL, and it can start to feel impossible to make a dorm feel like home. So we've compiled ten essentials that will help you feel prepared and comfortable in your new digs. More

In this day and age, registries are very controversial. For the older or more conservative types, telling people you want gifts and specifically, which ones, can be alienating. On the contrary, the opposite argument is "well, if you're going to spend money, you may as well know what we want!" Registries can be tricky, but if you're setting up a new home, check out these unique ones you may want to consider. More

Are you making a cross-country move from New York to Los Angeles (or vice-versa, or anywhere along the way)? If you're braving the trip by road, here are three good routes and some sights you'll see along the way. One of them just might be a perfect fit for your cross country moving style: More

Many of our house tours on Apartment Therapy feature couples or families. But believe it or not, it is possible to live stylishly (and in harmony) with roommates, and our archives hold the proof. Check out ten of our best shared-living house tours below. More

Friends, I'm whomped. After several plane trips back and forth in search of new housing, the ups and downs of the mortgage process, the last minute three day car trip with two kids and a dog in tow (another post in itself), and our ultimate arrival in a relatively foreign place, I am completely, wholly, and unexpectedly, exhausted. More

When searching for a new apartment rental last year, I spent the first few months obsessively combing Craigslist. I told friends, friends of friends, and coworkers of my search. I spent weekends riding my bike around a neighborhood of Brooklyn I had become partial to, looking for signs and talking to landlords. After a lot of frustration and not a lot of luck, I turned to a broker who eventually found the great apartment I live in now. More

Hanging art is one of those little things that makes a house feel like a home. It may be one of the first things you do when you move in — or maybe you're like me and you leave your pictures sitting on the floor for months, obsessing over where to put them. Either way, if you're wanting to do something a little different from just plain hanging pictures on the wall, try one of these unconventional ideas. More