Decorating

Having roommates is a great way to make life-long friends and memories. Unfortunately sometimes having a roommate means you’re going to run into some snags. One common problem when sharing your living space with others is paying the bills on time. Forgoing the use of threats (we’re kidding, of course!) we’ve pulled together a list […]

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 […]

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! […]

In your purse, on the counter, in the car, under the sofa, on the floor or in your hand–it seems like it’s too easy to misplace those evasive keys.  You just never seem to put them in the same place twice!  If this sounds like you, then key holders are going to change your life. […]

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 […]

Busy apartment life sometimes mean that household chores get put on the back burner. Especially if you live with friends or other roommates, you can easily think, “Oh, she’ll get the dishes when she gets home…I’m too busy,” or “He can empty the trash, not me.” In apartment living it is important to stress communication […]

Busy apartment life sometimes mean that household chores get put on the back burner. Especially if you live with friends or other roommates, you can easily think, “Oh, she’ll get the dishes when she gets home…I’m too busy,” or “He can empty the trash, not me.” In apartment living it is important to stress communication […]

  It can be a constant battle trying to find kitchen storage. Sometimes in apartment living, the kitchen area can be one of the most challenging places to keep organized and neat. Here are some stylish and unusual ideas for keeping your kitchen tidy. Find some inspiration with these kitchen designs:         […]

Since a good deal of our lives are spent sleeping, it makes sense to try and create a healthy environment in the bedroom. You can do this by using natural products as much as possible. When shopping, look for things such as organic sheets and curtains and rugs made from substances such as organic wool. […]

What are some ideas to help make things comfortable for overnight guests? Entertaining overnight guests can be a challenge in a one-bedroom apartment or studio, especially if it is small. If you take a little time to plan out how to make the experience a good one it can pay off for both of you. Even […]

Just because you live in an apartment, it doesn’t mean you can’t do any entertaining. While it may require some creativity, it can be done well and with style. Entertaining guests in a small space can be made easier by including some of the following ideas: Rather than having a large party, have smaller groups […]

Entertaining overnight guests can be a challenge in a one-bedroom apartment or studio, especially if it is small. If you take a little time to plan out how to make the experience a good one it can pay off for both of you. Even if you have a large place, there are some great ways to […]

Just because you live in an apartment, it doesn’t mean you can’t do any entertaining. While it may require some creativity, it can be done well and with style. Entertaining guests in a small space can be made easier by including some of the following ideas: Rather than having a large party, have smaller groups […]