While it might seem that it could be a pain to clean stainless steel cookware, with a little know-how and some friendly guidance, it really isn’t that bad. The following article will run you through four basic techniques for cleaning the different parts of stainless steel cookware, and can be applied to any stainless steel […]
· Jan 24, 2010
You can save yourself an unbelievable amount of hassle by using your apartment floorplan to decide how you’re going to decorate your place before you even move in. Without one of these, you’ll spend the majority of your move-in day deciding where all your furniture will go, on which wall, how far into the room, […]
· Jan 16, 2010
The cleanliness of your dining room is very important to both the comfort and aesthetic appeal of your home, but it can seem like a time-consuming and tedious task to maintain a clean dining area. However, with a little knowledge and helpful hints, you can have a dining area that’s clean, well-organized and ready for […]
· Jan 15, 2010
Moving day will be here soon, and you’re probably trying to arrange an efficient, stress-free move. This article will detail the proper way to plan the big move to minimize frustration, mistakes and time wasted. Tying up Loose Ends at Your Old Place Nothing is worse than trying to get settled in your new apartment […]
· Jan 5, 2010
Over time, the same decorating scheme in your apartment can get old. One way to shake things up a little is by occasionally replacing your wall artwork. New paintings, posters, tapestries and the like can make a big difference in the feel of a room, and should be changed on a regular basis. Buying New […]
· Jan 4, 2010
If your dog won’t stop barking (and so, sadly, your neighbors see you as that person with the “annoying barking dog“) it can be very annoying and cause problems for yourself and your neighbors. This article will explore three ways you can quiet your dog, and enjoy some peace and quiet. Classic Obedience Training There […]
· Dec 11, 2009
In the wrong area, an apartment can become annoyingly saturated with the sounds of vehicles, people or even natural sounds like waves and wind. This article will detail a few simple decorating tips to reduce exterior noise. Reinforce your Curtains As the first line of defense between your apartment and unwanted noise pollution, your curtains […]
· Dec 10, 2009
The following article will give you some background information and building tips to show you how to create a Zen Garden. Firstly, if you’re a stickler for correctness, “Zen Gardens” are actually called Rock Gardens or karesansui in Japanese. For this article, however, we’ll call them by their given Western name, Zen Garden. Zen Gardens […]
· Dec 4, 2009
Smoke inhalation and a fire emergency injure thousands of people every day, and a hard wired smoke detector can make for a safe apartment. The nature of a hard-wired smoke detector means that if one unit goes off, they all go off at once, ensuring that no matter where you are in your home, you […]
· Dec 2, 2009
If entry into your apartment building is controlled via an intercom system, it’s important to practice basic apartment safety, especially if you’re living alone. This article will focus on four different ways you can be safe and secure while operating your intercom. Try to Verify Who It Is before Opening the Door Never open the […]
· Nov 29, 2009