Organization and Cleaning

Apartment life may not provide you with a washer and dryer inside your unit. While you could take your towels, sheets and clothing to the cleaners, this is often quite expensive. It is easier and cheaper to take your dirty items to a Laundromat. Prior to making your first trip, however, you should create a […]

When you live in a small apartment, the space can easily become cluttered-especially if you aren’t mindful of how to properly store your dirty laundry. To keep your apartment organized and clean, you have to have to keep all of your clothes, clean or dirty, neatly stored and out of sight. Otherwise your apartment will […]

Doing laundry for the first time in your new apartment can be stressful. But with a little planning, the chore is not particularly time consuming or difficult. There are a few things that you should know and do prior to starting your laundry. Divide and Conquer Separating your laundry is the key to making the […]

When you spend money on a nice set of knives, you’ll want to do everything you can to keep them in good shape with proper knife care. Cleaning, sharpening and storing your knives are the basics you should know to protect the investment you’ve made in them. When handled with care, quality knives can last […]

Cleaning carpets is a chore that must be done for sanitary and health benefits, and buying the right vacuum cleaner will help you complete the job with little hassle. The cheapest is not always the best fit for you, and the expensive ones may be more than you need. Comparing prices on vacuum cleaners is […]

A file cabinet is essential to organize your records and other important documents. However, your file cabinet should be properly structured to ensure your ease of access to your paperwork. The following 5 steps will make organizing your file cabinet easy. 1. Purchase the Proper Materials For a file cabinet to be truly organized, you […]

Being a pack rat may not bother you, but it might affect your family or roommates. It affects you too in ways that you may not realize, including your inability to be as productive in your apartment (or car) as you would otherwise. Perhaps you’re in denial that you are a pack rat, and you’ve […]

When living in a beach apartment, there are a number of items most renters would have for optimal use of the beach. Sunscreen, swimsuit and a lounge chair are all necessities. For those who surf, the object most needed might be difficult to store. If the apartment is small, creative ideas on how to store […]

The decision to steam clean a carpet is a smart one. The process is free of toxic chemicals and you’ll get rid of bacteria, viruses and other contaminants that are growing on the floors, which means you’ll improve the quality of the air in your apartment. The next determination you’ll need to make is how […]