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…
BRG Apartments Blog
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…
Jul
15
2020
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…
Jun
29
2020
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…
Jun
17
2020
Managing more than 7,800 high-quality, affordable apartments in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, BRG Apartments takes pride in helping residents find the next place they’ll call home. One major reason that residents choose BRG Apartments is because it offers a large portfolio of homes that are well located, well maintained and reasonably priced. Another key factor…
May
22
2020
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…
May
10
2020
With the arrival of spring and even summer-like temperatures in some states, the urge is strong to raise your blinds and throw open your doors to your balcony or porch and let the sun shine in. But once you’ve shined a light on your apartment space, you may decide it’s time for a thorough cleaning!…
May
06
2020
Though it’s always been a challenge to keep yourself healthy while someone who shares your personal space is sick, now that challenge has taken on greater importance. Fortunately, the basics of care are not only time-honored, they’re relatively easy. Read on learn how to care for your roommate—either now, or in the future! (And wash…
Apr
24
2020
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,…