Furnishing an apartment on a budget is hard enough-shouldn’t decorating it be simple? How about decorating your apartment with items you find around your home? Do you have shoe boxes lying around? Cover the lids with fabric and hang them on your walls. This is a simple way to add pizzazz to any room for […]
School shopping for college can get pricey. So how about some DIY to prepare for the school year? If you’re looking for something to keep track of notes and reminders, try making this do-it-yourself magnet board. What you’ll need: Cookie sheet Fashionable fabric of your choice Ribbon for hanging Cute magnets, or homemade ones from […]
Busy apartment life sometimes mean that household chores get put on the back burner. Especially if you live with friends or other roommates, you can easily think, “Oh, she’ll get the dishes when she gets home…I’m too busy,” or “He can empty the trash, not me.” In apartment living it is important to stress communication […]
Learning how to pack self storage units efficiently and economically can pay off. Here are some great tips that will help keep your unit organized and prevent things from becoming damaged while they are put away: Be careful of anything that can cause mold or mildew. Don’t pack anything that is damp, wet, or in […]
Yesterday’s post included sharing bathrooms, so today we will discuss sharing refrigerators. Another common aspect of apartment living is having to share a refrigerator. Having three or more people sharing one food storage appliance can be tough. These guidelines will help in having an orderly refrigerator and clean food space. To share food or not […]
There is something commanding about the color turquoise. Its unique shade of blue with a greenish tint is based on the gemstone adored by many. But the color has really become popular in accessories such as jewelry and purses to home décor. The fact that it goes with so many other colors (white, cream, yellow, […]
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