As the holiday season looms large, the days get shorter and colder for most of the United States, and the legitimate concern of colds and flu impacts your desire to get outside, most of us start worrying about how to stave off the seemingly-inevitable problem of winter weight gain. But fear not! No matter where…
Your journey as a remote worker (or student) may have begun with a haphazard approach, as you and your roommates juggled schedules to get things done. But as more workers find themselves working remotely for the foreseeable future, it’s time to up your work-at-home game! These tips can help get you started. 1. Set the…
When it comes to decorating your apartment for the season, fall just may be the perfect muse. From savory scents to warm and cozy furnishings, hints of changing leaves and upcoming holiday celebrations, these quick and easy ideas can help you bring the crisp, mild days of autumn into your apartment in a snap! 1.…
If you are moving to an apartment for the first time—whether leaving a college dorm, downsizing from a home, or moving out from your family place—your mind is probably filled with moving logistics, packing lists, and best commutes to and from work or school. But there’s more to apartment living than making sure all your…
Whether this is your first apartment or you’re an old hand at moving, there are always a few things you forget to do or simply never consider…until you’re locked out of your apartment on a dark and stormy night, with no spare keys anywhere in the city. You can cut your stress down by a…
No matter where you live, summers in the United States can get hot. Air conditioning certainly helps, but no one enjoys the steep electricity bills that often result from all that chilled air. So how do you keep your cool when it’s hot outside? Check out these creative tips! 1. Make your windows work for…
Summer is a great time to start a new habit. If your focus is on exercise, eating right or wellness, it’s a natural fit for the long days filled with sunshine. If your focus is on starting a new project, program or learning opportunity, the warm weather and bright days will get you out from…
With the arrival of summer, spending time outside on your balcony or patio lets your mind wander to plans of how to make this “extra” area a mini oasis. Adding plants and accessories specially sized to this space is easier than you think. Read on for ideas on how to make the most of your…
Whether your summertime plans get upended due to travel difficulties, conflicting schedules, or, say, a global pandemic, there are still plenty of ways you can make the most of time off from work and school. “Staying home” for vacation—or staycations—are easy to plan, easy to adapt on the fly, and can range from simple and…
Whether you’re looking to brighten up your apartment during a long, dreary winter or rainy spring, or you want improve the overall health of your space with bright, thriving life, houseplants and flowers can be a go-to decorating idea. Only problem? Keeping them alive once you’ve brought them home. If you’ve given up on the…