Become A Smartphone Photographer

So you finally made it, retirement is here and all of your hard work has paid off.  You deserve to relax and enjoy yourself; however, it is still important as ever (if not more important) to create a budget and stick to it.  Just like when you were working full time, there will be times […]

Most plants need a combination of soil, water, and light to grow strong and healthy. But, what’s the best thing to do when you’re lacking that final ingredient?

Winter hits hard and quick; temperatures plummet and frost covers everything. Preparing for winter before the cold fully sets in can save you from a lot of headaches later. Follow these winter prep tips to stay cozy and avoid unpleasant midseason surprises. Key Takeaways Set your thermostat between 60–75°F to prevent frozen pipes and reduce […]

The days are warmer and longer and the possibilities of how these next few months can be spent are absolutely endless. So, here are a few suggestions to keep you and your friends busy and active! Summer is the perfect time to pick up and do a little exploring. First pick a place on a […]

Do you keep seeing succulents everywhere? Jump on board this trend with these great ideas for adding them to your home. Black-thumbed gardeners, rejoice!

Welcome to Amplified Apartments, a blog series about apartment hackers who’ve made strides against the mother of all renter dilemmas: square footage. This week’s Amplified Apartments hits the concrete pavement of Brooklyn, NY. There, Jacklyn and her fiancée discovered a one bedroom apartment with potential – the New York City equivalent of unmined gold. With […]