Monthly Archives: October 2011

There are many benefits to moving from the countryside or the suburbs to an apartment downtown. True, the cost of rent downtown may be a bit higher than prices seen just out of town but, in many cities, a place downtown could help save more money than it costs. Here are some of the potential [...]

WHOO HOOOOOO.  That’s the sound of real Halloween excitement.  Not only does it mean throwing aside your personality for a night and donning a different facade altogether; not only does it mean stuffing yourself sick with candy; Halloween means a great excuse to do crafts!  Set aside your laundry and get into the holiday spirit. [...]

If you’re just moving into a new apartment complex, it’s the perfect time to make friends. In many apartment complexes, neighbors keep to themselves and may be hard to connect with them, but don’t give up!  Check out the following tips for making your new apartment into a new home! 1. Introduce yourself. It seems [...]

Many people don’t like to keep a budget. It’s time consuming, difficult to keep on top of and can be a source of stress when you can’t seem to make your income and expenses match up. And when you see that perfect apartment that has everything you want..your budget might not be at the forefront [...]

Gen Y-ers are moving out of the dorms (and out of their parents basements) and into apartments. This group, which comprises renters between the ages of 18 and 28, forms a large portion of the new apartment renters out there and there are tens of thousands more that enter the rental market each year. This [...]

Welcome to our new little obsession:  treehouse living.  Not the stuff of playing pirates and hiding from mom and dad, these abodes are all grown up.  Treehouses offer great views, a peaceful atmosphere, and a bird’s eye view of, well, birds.  Not convinced they’re for you?  Check out the houses below. The Backyard Addition Eco-designer [...]

Those of us who enjoy decorating live in fear of choosing a seemingly beautiful color, only to hate the hue for years before we can justify repainting the room.   Plan ahead!  Below are some strategies to help ensure you pick the Goldilocks of interior paint—not too warm, nor too cool, but juuust right. Acquire a [...]

Here are some important things to remember:  although good credit is definitely useful as some landlords require credit checks, bad credit does NOT mean you won’t be able to find a place to rent.  There is not a magical minimum credit score that will open or close all doors.  Apartment landlords consider many factors when [...]

So, maybe you’ve noticed that we have a little crush on Etsy.  What can we say—really cute, handmade goods that make our apartments and lives a little prettier?  What’s not to like?  Newsflash:  your pets can go Etsy-crazy, too!  If you enjoy the more unique things in life but don’t have all day to trawl [...]

If you’re just moving into your first apartment or if you’ve had your own place for a while and simply don’t have much to furnish it with, it may be time to go out and scrounge up some furniture. The bad news: good furniture can be VERY expensive and difficult to find. The better news: [...]