Apartment Living

Within time, many of us find ourselves surrounded by clutter of papers and other items that don’t seem to have a place but are also things we hesitate to throw away. It might be an item that was given to us by a person who means a lot to us, or maybe we acquired the […]

Things to Consider When Finding a Roommate Finding the perfect roommate can seem like an impossible mission. The key is communication to determine if your next roommate is right for you. Follow the chart below to help you decide. 1) Were you already acquainted with this person?  Yes, we’ve met. Go to #2 No, he/she […]

The Apartment & Home Rental Landscape – What Do Renters Want? Everyday the world of renting a home or an apartment changes with the wants and needs of the renters.  ~The questions are, “What do renters truly want from their homes?” and “What is the current status of the rental market? Vacancy and Rental: The […]

Have that perfect picture that should be framed and sold as posters?  Or the moment caught that needs a little caption?  PinWords is a site made just for putting words to those precious moments captured.  It couldn’t be easier to use! Simply: 1.  Go to the site. 2.  Upload your photo. 3.  Choose the placement. […]

Why do today what you can put off till tomorrow?  Right?  This is the kind of thought that gets a lot of us into some very deep holes.  Allowing yourself to put off assignments and due dates again and again causes you to dread the final day.  Often you’re left cramming weeks worth of work […]

Paying bills can be a real downer.  But what’s even more depressing is that late fee you can get slapped with if you don’t pay them on time!  Paying the bills on time is the lesser of two evils, trust me, so I found some tips to help you remember to get those payments in! […]

These 5 tips will help you keep your Apartment feeling organized and clean, and they won’t take much effort from you!  Do them everyday for a tidy home.   1.  Always make your bed in the morning.  Smooth those sheets, pull up the comforter, and straighten a few pillows.  A straight bed makes the bedroom […]

Some things you don’t want to be caught moving in without: An alarm clock.  Mom’s not around to wake you up for school anymore and you need to get to class on time!  Get one. A computer.  You could probably make it through college without one, but it won’t be fun for you.  Laptops have […]

There is a way to cut corners when it comes to housework and still get that fresh, clean look! Dabbing air freshener or perfume onto your light bulbs will create a clean smell every time the light is turned on. Using cleaning wipes will quicken the cleaning process while still making your house look brand […]

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 […]

I myself will be facing the impending graduation date this December.  I think the most intimidating thing about being done with your college career is what’s to come after that traditional hat toss…  The job search.  These days, getting a job seems to be next to impossible.  I know I have a lot of questions […]

You’ve gotten those acceptance letters, you’ve graduated, and you’ve decided where you want to go.  Totally prepared for college now right?  What about that living situation?  Probably a freshman’s biggest fear is having that “monster roommate.”  Not to fear, there are ways to avoid this! 1.  Find a person who is the same amount of […]

The first and best step to a clearer closet is to get rid of all of the things you don’t wear.   A good way to start eliminating those items is to turn all of your hangers in your closet backwards so that they are facing away from you. Then, anytime you wear something, you […]

In most apartments, space is a limited.  Anything that can be done to maximize space is going to be essential to your home decorating.  What can you do to make everything fit without the clutter? 1.  Answer these questions: – Is this functional in my place, and do I use it for that purpose? – […]

How to get that clutter under control:   1.  Realize there is a problem.  Accept that there is too much going on in your household and realize there are things that need to go.  Get the trash bag ready! 2.  Lazy clutter v. memory clutter.  Lazy clutter is the junk you know you don’t need […]