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10 Creative Ways to Light Up Dark Rooms

Cassie Damewood

 · Jan 30, 2020

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Living in a space where sunshine bathes the walls every day is ideal but not likely. Most homes and apartments have at least one room that receives minimal natural light or, in some cases, none at all. !–more–>But before you slam the door and declare the space a walk-in closet, try out a few of […]

Many apartment hunters will find complexes that boast a clubhouse as part of the community. Typically a freestanding structure, a clubhouse may include

Cassie Damewood

 · Jan 28, 2020

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People in search of a new city to live in factor in many issues before pulling the trigger. Weather, housing and utility costs, political climate, and crime rates typically top the list. But before you sign a new lease and hire a moving company, consider the commuting scene in your destination city.

Cassie Damewood

 · Jan 14, 2020

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The uncomfortable reality of renting is that it is, as the term would imply, rented space as opposed to being owned. When it comes to apartment maintenance and upkeep, what’s expected of tenants can differ from one rental to the next.

Juliette Moore

 · Oct 29, 2019

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Halloween gives adults one night to freely act like kids. You can dress up, eat more candy than you ever should, and prepare recipes that celebrate the holiday with clever presentations that amuse and sometimes horrify.

Cassie Damewood

 · Oct 24, 2019

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With cooler temperatures quickly heading our way in much of the U.S., you may be wondering how you can add some greenery to your living space this fall. Houseplants can certainly lend a touch of the great outdoors to any room — not to mention the fact that they liven up our surroundings at a […]

Juliette Moore

 · Oct 15, 2019

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Vacation rental properties can be cash cows, and regardless of where they are in the world, they’re guaranteed to sell themselves for at least one season each year. But how do their owners keep them profitable the other 9 or 10 months?

Cassie Damewood

 · Oct 8, 2019

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There are a slew of reasons you might end up in an apartment you hate. Maybe you just

Cassie Damewood

 · Sep 24, 2019

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Apartments with community pools are tenant magnets when temperatures soar. It makes sense, too, as they make for great places to beat the heat, get to know your fellow apartment dwellers, and unwind in general,

Cassie Damewood

 · Sep 10, 2019

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Triple-digit temperatures are tolerable if you’re frolicking around a pool or playing tag with ocean waves, but if you’re stuck indoors with no air conditioning, sweltering summer heat can be a living hell.

Cassie Damewood

 · Aug 8, 2019

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