With Spring just around the corner, you may have opened your blinds to let the sun shine in a bit more…only to realize that the winter has taken a toll on your apartment. We’re here to help! From dusting and furniture rearranging to some significant deep cleaning, this room by room list will help you…
Category Archives: Helpful Tips
Feb
22
2021
As we come to the end of our first full year living in pandemic conditions, with many of us working and/or learning from home at remote workstations, we truly know the value of a bright, open space. If you’re looking for ideas on how you can update your snug apartment into rooms with a light…
Feb
02
2021
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…
Nov
09
2020
Like it or not, winter is just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up the bright sunny feel of summer in your apartment! These five simple tricks will keep your space cheerful and full of light the whole winter through. 1. Trade out your dull, dim light bulbs for brighter,…
Oct
27
2020
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…
Oct
14
2020
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.…
Oct
05
2020
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…
Aug
31
2020
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…
Aug
05
2020
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…
Jul
23
2020
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…