Whether you’re in quarantine because you’ve recently traveled or had interaction with a sick person, or you’ve been sick yourself, or simply because you’re heeding governmental and medical professionals’ suggestions, keeping busy in your apartment can be a challenge. While there are lots of ideas on the internet for ways to break the boredom cycle,…
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Apr
14
2020
While some apartment homes welcome you adding a new coat of paint to the walls of your residence—as long as you convert the paint back to beige before you leave—some complexes insist that you leave the walls their original color. But if being surrounded by a sea of eggshell white makes you a little twitchy,…
Mar
23
2020
Bringing a new pet into an apartment home can be a richly rewarding experience for both you and your furry pal. To make the transition a successful one for you, your pet, your roommates, and your neighbors, however, it pays to be prepared! These four tips will help get you started. 1. Before you do…
Mar
16
2020
Congratulations! You’ve changed your address, completed your move, and transferred all your belongings to your new apartment home. If you’re like many folks going through the relocation process, you started out with boxes that were neatly labeled and bins that were perfectly organized…and ended with loose stacks of paperwork and overflowing cartons of clothing. But…
Mar
04
2020
The remote-worker craze is sweeping the nation, with more employers than ever presenting opportunities for workers to slash their morning commute from forty-five minutes to forty-five seconds, or roughly the time it takes you to get from your kitchen to your spare bedroom or living room work space. But is working from home right for…
Dec
27
2019
One of the universal truths of apartment living (or, honestly, living just about anywhere in an urban area) is that there never seems to be enough space for storage. Whether your apartment is a sprawling three-bedroom townhouse or a minimalist studio, finding a place to tuck away your stuff when it’s not in use can…
Oct
01
2019
With fall in the air, our minds turn easily to cozy images of cheery fireside chats, warm apple cider and bulky sweaters…but is your space ready to make the leap? With these six easy decorating ideas, it’ll be a snap to get into the mood for autumn! 1. Take advantage of the holidays! First comes…
Aug
26
2019
One of the most enjoyable parts of setting up your own apartment is knowing that if one (or several!) of your friends need to spend the night, you can accommodate them. But if you live in a small space or you share your space with roommates, it can be challenging to host overnight guests without…
Apr
30
2019
Decorating your apartment for spring For many parts of the country, it’s taken a little longer for spring to decide it’s here to stay. Now that flowers and trees are finally blooming, the days are staying warmer longer, and everything is fresh and new outside…it’s time for you to bring some of that great energy…
Mar
22
2019
It’s all too often true: Nobody wants to give up ground in an argument. But compromise doesn’t have to be a negative word, shorthand for a solution that you and your roommates put up with, but everyone secretly hates. The trick to making compromise work for you is to step back, and take a different…