Monthly Archives: July 2011

It’s not an easy task, hosting guests in your apartment. Guests of apartment renters are often assigned a space on the couch which can make it difficult for everyone to move around the house comfortably, guests and hosts both. Some of the most difficult guests apartment dwellers can play host to are, in many cases, [...]

New baby in a small apartment? This can be an overwhelming time – particularly with limited room. Here are some ideas to help you make space for the little one! Quick Social Media tip for expecting parents – as of July 27, Facebook users can now list ‘that they are expecting a child in their [...]

Part II in our ‘Going To College’ Series! (For Part I – a College Packing List click here) Eating. It’s at the forefront of the activities of every college student. Aside from sleeping and studying, it’s probably the one thing college students spend the most time doing. With all the stress of adjusting to a [...]

The recession combined with the ‘work-anywhere’ capability of Internet-related jobs and many freelance positions find more and more people working from home. The pros: working in your PJs, following your own schedule, and not EVER having to set foot on public transportation during rush hour. The cons? Finding the space in your apartment to keep [...]

What makes a good apartment resident? If you are the resident of an apartment community, you probably have your own answer to that question. After all, it isn’t hard to think of what kind of neighbor you’d like to have. From the point of view of the staff at the apartment community, there is also [...]

If you’re looking for a new roommate, Craigslist is a great place to find one. If you aren’t familiar yet with this free community classified ad site, this guide will help you through the process of posting a roommate wanted ad and finding someone to share the rent with. 1. Visit Craigslist Go to www.craigslist.org. [...]

Generation Y, who call themselves, appropriately enough the Net Gen, are moving out. Though the youngest of their generation are still only 10, the eldest of the generation have already hit their thirtieth. At the end of each school year, a new set of Net Genners move out into the world and, in many cases, [...]

Moving a new puppy into your apartment? New baby dogs are snuggly, furry, cute and awesome – but they are also prone to disaster and destruction. Especially if you’ve never had a puppy before, there are several things to consider before taking the final plunge. Here are some tips to make the transition run a [...]

Using social media is a great way for companies to reach out to and connect with their clients. In the realm of apartment rentals, multifamily companies often use social networking tools, such as Facebook and Twitter to advertise and contact new and current tenants. There’s a new social networking tool out there and already its [...]

It seems that the more time we spend on this planet, the more stuff we accumulate around us. For those of us who live in apartments, having an excess of things is much more obvious than for our house-dwelling counterparts. We don’t usually have a garage to store boxes that haven’t been opened in years. [...]