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Smelly Carpet? Try These Deep Cleaning Strategies!

Ramona Branson

 · Sep 26, 2017

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When you’re #blessed with wall-to-wall carpet in your apartment, the best way to deal with it is to make sure it’s sparkling clean. But if you have pets, small children, or maybe just a really messy roommate, that task can prove quite challenging.

Smart homes are becoming an increasingly popular choice as people continue to look for new ways to use technology to improve their quality of living, even in smaller spaces. This trend might not have even existed too long ago, but it’s here now and bound to continue to grow.

Cole Nemeth

 · Sep 12, 2017

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Nowadays, most of us need a dependable Wi-Fi network on a daily basis. We not only use the internet for work, but it powers our entertainment like Netflix, online gaming, and social media. So when your signal keeps dropping out, or you have a wireless Wi-Fi dead zone in your apartment, it’s easy to feel […]

Cole Nemeth

 · Aug 14, 2017

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When you’re looking for a new place to live, condos and apartments are probably some of the first options you consider. There are pros and cons to both situations, but your choice will ultimately depend on what’s more important to you: homeownership or the freedom to move around.

Cole Nemeth

 · Jul 27, 2017

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Have you been hearing about minimalist living lately? Capsule wardrobes, tiny homes, and the “Japanese Art of Decluttering” are all the rage right now but can be a little off-putting for some. If you’re intimidated by the thought of sorting through piles of belongings or uninterested in making do with white walls and a single […]

Beth Fitzjarrald

 · May 30, 2017

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While no one loves cleaning, the feeling of a fresh and tidy home is undeniably great. Unfortunately, busy weeknights leave us with little time to deep clean our apartments. Devoting some weekend time to heavy duty spring cleaning is the best way to achieve an organized space. Here are a few tips on how to […]

Ramona Branson

 · May 25, 2017

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The living spaces in TV and movies are sometimes just as memorable as the characters that live in them. But if you were searching for your very own Carrie Bradshaw or Monica Gellar apartment, how much would it realistically cost you each month?

Ramona Branson

 · Mar 30, 2017

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It’s that time of year again. Nope, I don’t mean time for the annual Fruit Cake Toss. It’s time to make your New Year’s Resolutions. But for far too many people, it’s also almost time to break those same resolutions. Forbes research found that only about eight percent of people actually stick to their commitments each […]

Beth Fitzjarrald

 · Jan 17, 2017

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Gathering friends and family at your place for a Monday night football game can be one of the most enjoyable forms of apartment entertaining. You needn’t go overboard with planning the event, but if you hope for a pleasant evening watching the game, you can plan ahead with the following:

Staff Writer

 · Sep 29, 2016

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You’ve got loads of junk—old baseball card collections, a never-used tennis racquet, clothes you always thought you’d be able to fit into again but never quite did— piled up in your apartment, and you’re sure your neighbors do, too. You’d like to organize an apartment-wide garage sale, but you don’t know where to start. Never fear, the collectivewisdom of people who’ve done it before is assembled here to help you out!

aptsherpa

 · Sep 20, 2016

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