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Many cleaning products contain toxic substances. Making an effort to use more environmentally friendly products can help reduce the negative impact on the earth and make your apartment a safer place as well. Using less toxic products can contribute to better indoor air quality, as well as help prevent harsh chemicals from entering the water […]

Learning how to pack self storage units efficiently and economically can pay off. Here are some great tips that will help keep your unit organized and prevent things from becoming damaged while they are put away: Be careful of anything that can cause mold or mildew. Don’t pack anything that is damp, wet, or in […]

Finding an apartment can seem like an overwhelming process, but it doesn’t have to be. Here is a brief apartment hunting guide that can help you get started on your search. After all, knowing where to look is half the battle. Searching on the Internet is a great way to get going, as it is […]

Many cleaning products contain toxic substances. Making an effort to use more environmentally friendly products can help reduce the negative impact on the earth and make your apartment a safer place as well. Using less toxic products can contribute to better indoor air quality, as well as help prevent harsh chemicals from entering the water […]

When apartment living gets busy, family members and friends can quickly lose touch. What a better way to stay updated than to have a message board? Leave notes, recipes, appointment reminders, and more up on a chalkboard in your kitchen. Younger children will love to doodle on it, and you will love staying connected 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 […]

The winter weather can really be rough on skin, hair, and nails. All members of the home and family can enjoy these do-it-yourself at home spa recipes. Softer, younger skin and smoother hair are in your near future with these simple combinations. Skip the spa, and stay right at home!   Hair: Avocado Hair Conditioner […]

Thanksgiving is just days away! How are you preparing your turkey this year? Well if you plan on frying it it’s definitely no easy task and can be quite dangerous too. Below I’ve given some step-by-step instructions on how to get your bird in and out of the fryer with ease. Just remember to fry […]

When eating for college students comes to mind, you typically think of two words: Ramen Noodles. I know my freshman year ramen noodles definitely wore out their welcome on my menu. Ramen was probably on my dinner menu at the least of 3 times a week, and we all know how healthy that is… There […]

This week we are celebrating the top five entries in our photo contest by sharing a post from their own blog sites. Today we have Shelley Smith talking about how she redid her pantry to make it into the Pretty Pantry that we all now know and love.

A few weeks ago we bought a huge air compressor to use on all our outdoor projects and automotive hobbies (projects = me, hobbies =  him). Once we got the ginormous thing unloaded, we realized that we had a situation on our hands. As magnificently shiny and red as the thing was, it was also […]

There is nothing worse than trying to do work and have to spend ten minutes looking for one piece of paper you need. This is the case for many home offices. Clutter can easily take over and make you feel helpless. One simple thing that you can do is to make a filing system for […]

Need something to spice up your room? Make your own mini fish tank! Creating a mini fish tank is a creative project that can make all the difference in your space. Not only will the tank be a beautiful touch to your room, but you’ll gain a new pet that won’t require much attention. According […]

My room usually looks as though a Tornado has just passed through, so I’m always looking for new ways to organize it.  Cleaning doesn’t have to be a painful process.  There are several things you can do to make sure everything always has a place.  Here are a couple helpful tips on how to stash […]

My room usually looks as though a Tornado has just passed through, so I’m always looking for new ways to organize it.  Cleaning doesn’t have to be a painful process.  There are several things you can do to make sure everything always has a place.  Here are a couple helpful tips on how to stash […]