Apartment Living

Living with others is not an easy task.  Whether it’s with random people or your best friends, there are bound to be disputes.  It can be difficult to confront others, so knowing how to handle the problem ahead of time can help to nip it in the bud. Money seems to always be an issue.  […]

Now that your holiday leftovers should be long gone leaving behind a messy fridge, are you lost on how to keep your fridge organized? Well I am here to provide some tips to make organization a breeze. •    Group like items together- fruits with other fruits, dairy with other dairy products, etc. •    Place smaller […]

If you are lucky, you have an apartment with free laundry facilities or a doting mother who comes over and does your loads for you. If you are like the majority of renters, however, you have to go to Laundromats or have coin-operated machines at your community. Check out our money saving tips for laundry […]

The arrival of summer evokes a lot of things – from hot summer days to holiday sales. But it’s also great time to browse and bargain shop at yard sales. Sellers have the opportunity to offload items they no longer want or need, and buyers can take advantage of the great deals available. If are […]

No matter how well you plan, things happen and unexpected expenses occur. Saving money for emergencies is an important part of your budget. It can be difficult to set aside funds, but you’ll need to pay rent and bills should an unplanned event occur. Here are a few ideas to get you saving: You’ve heard […]

Spring is in the air – and now it’s time for spring cleaning. No one really wants to spend a day cleaning – but with a few quick tips – you’ll be done in no time. Bedroom Closet Are you looking forward to summer? It’s time to get your wardrobe ready before it gets hot […]

Maybe you are celebrating 2010 with a new addition to the family – a puppy! Finding an apartment community that allows pets was only half the battle. Now you have the challenge of housebreaking that little bundle of joy. Paper training and housebreaking are two of the more popular training techniques. In paper training, the […]

During this holiday season it is important to factor in the safety of all of your family members; even the little furry ones! You’d be surprised what dangers are lurking for your family pet during this festive season. So to help out all of our pet-friendly readers, we have compiled a list of items to […]

I remember as a child when I asked my mother for my friend to come over, she would always state “Sure, as long as the house is cleaned up.” That exact moment would produce a frenzy of activity around the house, me racing against time to pick up everything so my mother would say yes. […]

With the current economic state many renters are looking for apartments that are ‘cheap‘. While the perceived monetary gain may be tempting, it’s important to also look at the safety factors before signing a lease.You should first examine the neighborhood. You have every right to seek out information on whether or not there have been […]

If you’re anything like me, the idea of Father’s Day is a daunting one. Not because I don’t enjoy celebrating my father, I do! He’s an unbelievable man who has taught me so much and I love him dearly. But, because I am always at a loss of what to get him. What to get […]

Summer is here and everyone is antsy to get out of work and do something fun! But oh, what did you say…can’t go out because it costs an arm & a leg? That’s why we’ve assembled a list of relatively inexpensive activities for the summertime! Roller Blading-whether you have your own skates or not, this […]

I read some amazing tips from the Country Living website that will instantly refresh your decor by trying out a few new color shades.  Given that most of our readers are apartment renters, these tips will accommodate those with limitations! I will be splitting up these ideas into five blog postings, one blog for each color. […]

In the world of apartment living, we all know how important it is to create a multifunctional space. I can’t tell you how many pieces of furniture I have purchased with the thought of ‘hey, that can double as this!’ or something to that effect. When you’re living in a one or two bedroom apartment, […]

If you’re a renter you know the difficulties behind adding a little personality and color to your apartment. Restrictions like ‘no painting’ doesn’t allow for very much creative freedom. And given that your apartment is your space, your personal retreat from the rest of the world; it’s hard to be surrounded by bare white walls. […]