It’s January, and we’re going to milk this Resolution Month for all it’s worth.  If you’ve been meaning to become that eco-friendly person you both admire and make snarky jokes about, this is a great time to get started.  We’ve posted a number of times on simple green strategies for your apartment, so this time, [...]

Our guest blogger Ron Leshnower introduced the idea of making some apartment-living resolutions for 2012! It’s been two weeks–do you need help figuring out some New Year’s Resolutions for your home?  We have plenty of ideas for how you can have a cleaner, prettier, safer home. Cut Costs This is a big one, so we [...]

It’s getting chilly out there…oh, who are we kidding, if you don’t live in the deep South, it’s BEEN chilly for a while.  But maybe it’s only now that you’re noticing a draft, or noticing the size of your heating bill.  It’s not too late to winterize your apartment, keeping the cold at bay and [...]

“Carbon footprint” is the term used to describe the total amount of fossil fuels used by an individual, organization, or building—in other words, how many greenhouse gas emissions you’re personally responsible for.  In America, most people have a pretty sizable footprint.  So what can you do to reduce your energy use, even when renting from [...]

Most of us inherit something from family or friends, and it’s not always a hunk of cash or heirloom furniture pieces.  While it’s tempting to throw away everything that Grandma stuffed in her closets just to be done with it, repurposing some of these old things can save you money, preserve fond memories, and reduce [...]

Major household appliances are usually—unlike so many things these days—built to last.  So when your refrigerator stops working or your washing machine breaks down, you could save money repairing it yourself or with the help of a professional.  Below are some tips to do-it-yourself repair, knowing when to call a professional, and when to throw [...]

Just because you live in an apartment complex doesn’t mean that you can’t start a garden. While it’s possible to grow flowers and vegetables in planters on your own patio, organizing a community garden will give you lots more space to plant and dramatically increase the variety of plants you’ll be able to grow. Community [...]

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 [...]

Whether you’re traveling the world or to the outskirts of town, the flea market is a great place to pick up unique furniture and decorations for your apartment. These outdoor markets feature antiques, used goods, hand made art pieces and refurbished treasures. If you know how to shop for a bargain (better yet, if you [...]

One of the most important factors of decorating is controlling the light in a room. In an apartment, natural light, ambient light, task light and accent light should work together to make a room feel brighter. By selecting the appropriate light for a space or need, an apartment renter can make their apartment brighter and [...]