Daphne Mallory

You’ve probably heard about light-emitting diode (LED) lightbulbs and compact fluorescent (CFL) lightbulbs, but you may not know about halogen lightbulbs. Light bulbs contribute to your electric bill, and when it comes to saving energy, switching light bulbs should be a high priority. When you compare CFLs to halogens, you may be surprised to learn than […]

Even in an apartment, it is possible to grow plants from seeds. Gardening is especially fun and gratifying when you plant the seed, grow it and harvest it all by yourself. It can be a little messy at times, but it’s much cleaner to do gardening in pots than planting in a whole field. Here […]

Managing garden soil in an indoor garden is tricky, and there’s more to it than just dumping potted soil in containers and hoping for the best. Some things in the soil and some conditions in your apartment are beneficial and will encourage growth. Other things can lead to plant damage. There are key soil and […]

You’d better have a disaster plan for emergencies. Spokespersons from a number of government agencies, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency, continue to warn people, that they are limited in resources and supplies, and that it’s impossible to rescue everyone in your area if there’s an emergency. It’s your responsibility to prepare yourself and your […]

When searching for apartments, you may question whether gas or electric appliances are cheaper. New houses are being constructed with gas appliances more and more, making it seem as if the answer to the question is definitive: Gas. It’s not that simple though. Gas in one region may cost twice as much as gas in another […]

A renter has few options when it comes to cooling an apartment, which is why so many buy a portable air conditioner. You can’t install a central air conditioning system, and then take it with you to the next apartment. That costs too much money, and the idea isn’t practical. Besides the affordability, here are […]

Energy management is vital to money management. If you want to get rid of debt, save money to buy real estate or want money to grow your business, then you need to understand where your money flows and how to make changes in your energy use. One effective way to manage your energy is to […]

Fall gardening presents a great opportunity to extend your growing season. There are certain plants that can’t stand fall weather, so you’ll want to choose the right ones. Here are 8 common plants that you can sow in the fall. 1. Carrots Some carrots are planted in the fall. They won’t be harvested until the […]

When you work hard on saving energy in your apartment office, you’ll end up with a more profitable business. Even if you’re just working from home or attending college, you’ll reduce your personal living expenses, or save your employer money if you’re telecommuting. There are many ways to use less energy that involve paying for […]

There are some minimum safety standards that you should expect when you’re looking for your next apartment. If you’re going to be living in an apartment community with dozens or even hundreds of strangers, you shouldn’t take safety lightly. Not all of these will apply to your situation, depending on crime statistics in your area […]