Apartment Living

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 […]

Looking for roommates can be a real challenge. While it might be tempting to just split the bill and go your own separate ways, that isn’t how things usually go. Here are some good places to begin your search: •    Your friends and family. If you can live with someone you already know than you […]

Coming up with a roommate search checklist can be a great idea for knowing what you can and can’t handle. Set some criteria for yourself and stick to it when looking for someone to share your space. Anything can go on the list, but make sure to include the following basics to narrow down the […]

Fighting is no fun, but it does happen and roommates will need to know how to resolve any conflicts that arise. Having a plan for this type of situation is a good thing. Here are some ways to make peace and find your way back to a good relationship again: Talk about the division of […]

Car rental can be an expensive proposition, depending on how far you are going and how long you will need it. Fortunately there are ways to cut the expense and get a good deal. Doing a bit of advance research and knowing some of the ways to save can get you a cheap car rental […]

Drafting a roommate agreement can save roommates from having serious issues or problems with one another. Not only does it require communication, but it can help resolve any disagreements if they come up. Issues that should be covered include: Each person’s share of the rent, utilities and how much they contributed to the security deposit. […]

Living in an apartment can sometimes mean that entertaining is a concern. Finding places to put people for a fancy dinner or making sure that the place has enough seating for a baby shower may make you want to consider renting furniture. This may at first sound expensive, but there are plenty of cost-effective options […]

  Many of us have heard of feng shui, or the practice of setting up spaces to release positive energy. A main area of the practice of feng shui has been the bedroom – but what about the kitchen? We eat in the kitchen, prepare meals, and converse with friends. The kitchen is known to […]

Apartment areas are often multi-tasked. Living rooms are turned into offices, kitchens are turned into dining rooms. Using kitchen space for eating is becoming a more popular setup. Even small kitchens can comfortably Here are some ideas on how to fit a dining area in your kitchen space.     With these unique ideas for […]

                                                Kitchen shelves and cabinets can get boring. Most kitchens have completely closed off shelving units, covered by cabinets or doors. To change up the usual cabinetry, try open shelving. Use these […]

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 […]

How to Maximize Your Apartment Space Living in a small space doesn’t necessarily mean you need to think small. There are many ways that you can make your apartment modern over messy and cozy rather than cramped.   Paste this Image on Your Site! Simply copy and paste the code below and you can share […]

Along with past posts of junk drawer and closet organization, another important place in your apartment that needs to be organized is your pantry. When all of your food is organized, you can easily locate ingredients for recipes, and you will be more likely to notice if food has expired. Use these tips to help bring […]

This spring, opt for putting your flowers in a different type of holder. Although traditional vases are beautiful, try these alternative options. These are perfect to put in your kitchen for guests to look at while you cook them a wonderful meal. Nest – get a pre-made nest from a craft store, or fashion your […]

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 […]