Moving to a New City Before Finding an Apartment

Practical tips for organizing and planning a move into a new apartment.

The holidays have arrived! Now is the perfect time for making homemade candy gifts with your family and sending them out to friends, neighbors, teachers, etc. You can never go wrong with fudge and this double chocolate fudge is truly decadent. It’s been a hit for years in my family because it’s easy to make, […]

Mistakes from the past getting in the way of finding your new place? Here are some factors that determine whether you can rent an apartment with a DUI/DWI.

It is your turn to host a holiday dinner in your apartment for your friends or family and you are thinking, “How am I going to fit all these people in here?” or “How am I going to afford to feed everyone?” There are many ways to maximize space and fill the bellies of your […]

No discussion about environmentally friendly apartment living is complete without addressing food and water. Here are a few ideas for greening your consumption of both: Food: Check out a farmer’s market in the area. Produce and other items are sold at these open air markets. See if you have one in your community and shop […]

A dirty garbage disposal can be one of the most frustrating things to deal with in the kitchen. Here's a quick guide on how to keep it from happening.