Daphne Mallory

One element to look for when you’re searching for a new place to live is apartment noise. You could end up living next door to a noisy neighbor, or in an area that gets noisy at certain times each day. Trying to change your circumstances can be difficult at best and impossible in some instances. […]

It’s wishful thinking to expect zero plumbing problems in your apartment. No matter how new or updated the apartment, you may have to call the landlord and ask him to make plumbing repairs. There are few things you can learn to do on your own, and ask the landlords to deduct the parts you paid […]

As a studio apartment renter, you need all the space saving storage ideas you can use. Try these 6 simple tips to help you create more space and live in a comfortable environment: 1. Under the Bed Storage Drawers Bed drawers is a space-saving storage solution for clothes. You could put plastic tubs under the […]

A duplex rental is different from renting an apartment in other buildings, and it’s important to know the differences before moving in. You may decide that the only type of rental unit you want is a duplex, after you understand some of implications of living in one. Sharing a Yard You’re going to be share […]

Picking out baby bedroom furniture can be a special and fun time in your life. While furnishing the baby’s room is in some ways easier than other rooms in the apartment, it does still have its own set of challenges. You’re often limited by space in an apartment, and you might be tempted to stuff […]

Getting out and about is one of the first tasks you should plan after moving in.  Locally, you can find so many things to do that it can get overwhelming. Resist the urge to shut yourself in, and get to know your new neighborhood. Here are a few ideas on what to do: 1 – […]

One way to keep your apartment if you’re planning on long term travel is to sublet. As long as your lease agreement allows it, you can rent the apartment out to someone else, who in turns pays you rent, keeps the apartment in the same condition that you left it and notifies you or the […]

International travel can present amazing opportunities, but before you get so excited and leave in a hurry, you have to prepare your apartment first. There are a few steps that you must take in order to return to your apartment in the same condition you left it. Not taking these steps can lead to a […]

You should do all that you can to kill bed bugs the minute you suspect them. The infestation is a health hazard, and can affect your peace of mind when you try to sleep. If you don’t get rid of them, you could end up spending money on new mattress, when you could have spent […]

One of the first items on your baby gift registry, or shopping list needs to be a baby safety gate. Before you know it, your baby will be motoring around your apartment, getting into many rooms and things that you don’t want them to. It’s difficult to keep your eye on them every moment, but […]