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Organizing Apartment Chores

Organizing Apartment Chores

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 […]

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Wallpaper your Kitchen

Wallpaper your Kitchen

If you are looking to refresh your kitchen and want something different than paint, try wallpaper! Today’s wallpaper is more exciting and easier to apply than the doctor’s office prints and textures of yesterday. Take a look at some wallpaper below and see if any of them inspire your next project.         […]

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The Battle of Cats versus Dogs

The Battle of Cats versus Dogs

Pets can be a wonderful and therapeutic addition to your lifestyle. If you have decided upon getting an animal, which do you go with: cat or dog? While many people favor either cats or dogs, there are some people who are borderline about which furry friend to include in their lives. Consider these variables when […]

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Is a Pet Right for You?

Is a Pet Right for You?

Do you find yourself wanting a pet? Just moved into a new place, and considering a furry friend? Keep these questions in mind when thinking about adding a pet into your lifestyle. Does your landlord have a pet policy? They might have a rule on no pets, only pets under 25 pounds, or they might […]

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Spruce Up Your Bookcase

Spruce Up Your Bookcase

Bookcases can be a boring part of an apartment, or they can be a fun part! Try these tips to spruce up your bookcase and make it a lively focal point of any room.       Paint the shelves and insides of your bookcase a different color   Put solid colored items on colored […]

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Must-Read Classic Books

Must-Read Classic Books

Many of us had to read multiple classic novels in high school, and maybe a few works in college. After school years though, “classics” are often pushed aside for more popular, best-seller books. Here is a list of some of the well-known classics and works of literature in publication. Maybe you have read some? If […]

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Odd Sports

Odd Sports

Cheerleading: Is it a sport or not? There has always been controversy over whether activities such as cheerleading, equestrian riding and other interests like them count as sports (I think they do).  Many of us enjoy playing sports like soccer or kickball, or even a game of ping pong or ice hockey. Here are some obscure […]

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Exercising at the Apartment

Exercising at the Apartment

Finding the time to exercise is hard. Are you too busy to exercise? Don’t have the space in your apartment for a home gym? You don’t need a gym membership, bulky equipment in your home or time in your schedule to run in order to fit in exercise in your life. Get your heart rate […]

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Controlling Allergies

Controlling Allergies

Although most of us are gearing up for the summer, many of us are still experiencing seasonal allergies as well. Although the fresh cut grass and blooming flowers might smell wonderful, they also bring on various hay fever symptoms such as runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. Control your seasonal allergies with these tips:   […]

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Kitchen Herb Garden

Kitchen Herb Garden

  Love herbs? Cooking with herbs adds dimension and flavor to foods, but can become costly going out to buy fresh herbs from the superstore when you need them. Growing and herb garden can be easy and fun – you can even grow one in your kitchen! Plant your herbs in a pot and place […]

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Kitchen Range Hoods

Kitchen Range Hoods

  While range hoods have been in and out of style, the latest styles of range hoods have a sleek and modern feel to them. If you are considering installing a range hood in your kitchen, it is a fun and interesting way to renew your space while not performing major remodeling. Take a look […]

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Picture Frame Key Rack

Picture Frame Key Rack

Looking for a neat way to make your apartment unique? A lot of people have key racks in their kitchens or by their doors for house, car, or mailbox keys. A really cool way to make your key rack look one of a kind is to simply put a cool looking picture frame around it! […]

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Fork Rings

Fork Rings

  Want to have cool looking stainless steel rings but don’t want to spend the money?  Here is a nifty idea from a blog I found on DIY crafts. These are fork rings, made from old forks (or even spoons!) with cool handle designs. All you need is: the fork/spoon, a metal cutter, a file, […]

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Stylish Kitchen Storage

Stylish Kitchen Storage

  It can be a constant battle trying to find kitchen storage. Sometimes in apartment living, the kitchen area can be one of the most challenging places to keep organized and neat. Here are some stylish and unusual ideas for keeping your kitchen tidy. Find some inspiration with these kitchen designs:         […]

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