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,…
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…
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…
With the start of a new year, you may be considering expanding your housing options to larger apartments that can accommodate multiple roommates. Whether you and your prospective roommates are all friends from work, school, or you’ve just met recently, it pays to work out your housing agreement before you start looking for that perfect…
There’s just a hint of autumn in the air, with the breeze turning a little sharper and the nights a little colder. While it’s still a little early for Halloween decorations (no, seriously, step away from the ghost lights), this is the perfect time to decorate your apartment for fall. Best of of all, these…
The end of summer traditionally marks a spike in apartment moves—whether you’re changing locations so that you (or your child!) can attend a new school, finally getting serious about cutting down your commute now that summer is over, or leaving home for the first (or second) time and striking out on your own. As you…
If you’re wondering if renter’s insurance is a good idea for you, you’re not alone. A 2014 Insurance Information Institute survey (www.iii.org) found that while approximately 95% of homeowners polled had purchased homeowner’s insurance, only 37% of renters had purchased renter’s insurance. Why was the number so low? Often, it’s because of a lack of…
Summer is here, and for most of the country, that means a return to long, hot summer days that can put a serious dent in your electricity bill—and make you feel trapped inside, tied to your air conditioner. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Summer can be a wonderful time to reconnect with…
Whether you’ve just moved into your new apartment, you’ve lived in an apartment or townhome community for awhile, or you’re considering making the jump to apartment living, here’s a hint: you’ll love your community even more if you start making connections with other residents! The idea of putting yourself out there to meet new people…
Decorating small spaces helps you focus on what matters most to you—so you can surround yourself with things that make you smile. Now you can take your design acumen to the next level, by choosing colors that go the extra distance to improve your home’s energy. According to the Chinese practice of Feng Shui, certain…