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Home Safety and Security Tips for Apartment Dwellers

Staff Writer

 · Sep 16, 2010

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Home safety security is important wherever you live, especially if you’re an apartment dweller. Apartments are easy for burglars to access if residents aren’t security conscious. A Deadbolt Increases Your Safety Make sure you have a deadbolt lock with a solid chain on your door. Replace any spring-latch type locks as they are easy for […]

When it comes time to consider whether you are ready to have a baby, you may also consider whether your apartment and living spaces are ready as well. One consideration many parents-to-be have is how a pet will deal with a baby and how to protect their baby’s safety. Dogs, Cats and Babies How your […]

Staff Writer

 · Sep 15, 2010

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Apartment living is often demanding, and one of the best ways to keep up with those demands is to engage in healthy dieting. Don’t be one of the many apartment dwellers who live on take-outs and fast food restaurant meals for most or all of the week. You may not suffer the negative health effects […]

Staff Writer

 · Sep 10, 2010

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Adults and children can benefit from home safety products around the apartment. Whether you use them every day, or in emergencies, it’s important to have certain items on hand to help you survive a crisis or avoid injuries. Having what you need could be a matter of life and death. Check your supplies, and make […]

Staff Writer

 · Sep 9, 2010

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A gym is one of those amenities that’s nice to have, but apartment gyms often lack a lot of the equipment you need to complete your workout. You may need to supplement it with your own, and there are a few basic equipment that you should consider buying. You don’t want to go overboard, because […]

Staff Writer

 · Sep 1, 2010

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An apartment community with amenities that are helpful for maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle can save you money and time in the long run. You’ll save costs on transportation and in many cases, enjoy more privacy at your apartment than at a large health center or gym. Here are a few apartment amenities to look […]

Staff Writer

 · Aug 30, 2010

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Parking and car safety are two of the more serious issues you have to consider when living in an apartment. One of the downfalls to apartment living, as opposed to living in a house, is not having a garage attached or in close proximity to your living space. While parking your car in a personal […]

Rachael Weiner

 · Aug 27, 2010

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Fire home safety is not an issue to be considered lightly. A fire in your home can be dangerous and deadly. Being prepared in case of a fire in your home can save your belongings and you life. Below are a few things to do and avoid when planning for the possibility of a fire. […]

Staff Writer

 · Aug 25, 2010

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When you settle into your first apartment, you may want to do an initial cleanup. With so many cleaning agents that all say the same thing, you might not know where to start. Below is a list of handy cleaning supplies to have have available, both for when you move in and down the road. […]

Staff Writer

 · Aug 20, 2010

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College living in an apartment complex can be an exciting time for many young adults, but it’s important to remember that with living on your own for the first time comes being responsible and watching out for your safety. College students are often targets for crime—both from within and without the college community—and you can […]

Staff Writer

 · Aug 13, 2010

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