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While green is a lovely color and you may want to paint your room a nice shade of shamrock, when we say green, we mean environmental. So how can you decorate your home while staying in the green?  Three ways: Restore   Reuse Reinvent If you’re trying to avoid throwing out an old piece of […]

Having a hard time deciding what kind of pet is best for your living situation?  Here are some pros and cons of pets to help you decide what fits you!   The Dog: Good:  Energetic, loving, playful, attention-loving and will give you more attention than any other pet. Bad:  A lot of time and effort […]

Yvonne Van Huynh is a graphic designer, photographer and blogger.  She is the writer of the blog simplyvonne and is sharing some of her DIY projects with us today!   This first DIY is a simple jewelry stand made by Yvonne, and it’s cheap to do!  Only $2.00 are needed for this beautiful project. All […]

Moving into your first apartment as a college student can be intimidating.  What do you need? What can you afford? What can you not live without? What’s reasonable for such temporary housing? These are just a few of the questions you may be asking yourself. The truth is, living in a college apartment is the […]

Ready for a recipe that's light, refreshing and is the perfect add-on to your apartment warming? Try out these two recipes in your new home now!

It’s National Cake Day!  In celebration we found some cakes to bake!  Try these out in your apartment for a mmm-mmm-good Cake Day! Clove Apple Cake Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cloves 2 eggs 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup milk 1 […]

Not only is going green great for our environment, it can be a huge money saver as well!  So what are some simple ways apartment residents can do this?  It’s easy.   1.  Turn out the lights!  Every time you leave a room flip the switch.  Also, replace incandescent bulbs with fluorescent energy-saving light bulbs.  […]

For those of you always on the go who want to stay fit, we may have something for you.   Not only is is fast and can be fun, but it will work with your small spaced living in your apartment!  Not much room is needed and you don’t need a gym membership, just some […]

Alright, you did it. You got that diploma and are finally done with that college degree…. Now what?  Now, the real world is knocking on your door, quite literally. It’s time to head into that 9-5 job force.  While some students may be heading back to their parents for a little more support, most new […]

Top 10 Tips on the Local Dog Park 10.  Be prepared! – Bring a leash, bags to pick up messes, and water for your thirsty pup!  NEVER bring food. 9.  Know Your Dog – Know the temperament of your canine.  If it’s a little more hostile or not as people friendly, you need to stay […]

You don’t want to go into a meeting with your potential landlord feeling unprepared.  This is your chance to get all the answers to questions you may have, as well as those you maybe didn’t know you had.  You want to find the best place for your living so you have to know what to […]