Health & Safety

A leaky roof has the potential to cause major damage to your belongings, and it must be dealt with immediately. Homeowners have to worry about repairing the roof, but you don’t since you’re renting. However, you do have to let the landlord know there’s a problem, so that they can fix it.  You should also […]

Your living environment will quickly become uncomfortable if you don’t take steps to eliminate odors in the air vents. One reason for your delay, could be the fact that you don’t want to deal with a dead animal in the walls or under the vents. You might not know how to deal with other sources […]

Knowing what to do if your apartment is robbed can protect you against future theft, protect others in your community and ensure that you receive insurance payments. No one likes to think about this as a possibility, but all renters in all neighborhoods are vulnerable to burglars, though some much more than others. If your […]

Apartment safety is a priority, for emergency preparedness and every day living. In the case of a tsunami, there are some items you’ll want to have “ready to go”. Staying in your apartment is not an option when one of these is headed towards you. A tsunami is the result of a large amount of […]

When spring time rolls around, you can’t control the bad weather. For apartment safety, there are a certain number of items needed in case of a tornado. 1. Weather Radio A weather radio is necessary to have in case of electricity being lost. Severe thunderstorms can cause power outages and are known to produce tornadoes. […]

A home without distilled vinegar is not a home. Okay, that might be a little extreme but for its many uses a home needs-or at least should have a bottle of vinegar on hand at all times. Here are 10 good reasons why. Household Uses – Zap carpet stains with vinegar and dish washing liquid. […]

Shag area rugs can be attractive and comfortable, but that dense plush fiber that makes the rugs so comfortable to walk on also makes the rugs more difficult to clean than other carpet and rugs. To clean your shag rugs, keep the following tips in mind: 1 – Clean Often The best way to make […]

It’s hard to enjoy your patio when you feel you’re being watched-here are four ideas to maintain patio privacy. 1. Green It Up Consider using plants for privacy. If space is ample, this would be a good option for providing patio privacy. Start by building a wall out of lattice wood work. Then plant either a […]

There are many reasons to steam clean your carpet, rather than renting a carpet shampooer. With steam cleaning, you’ll get far better results and you won’t negatively impact your health in the process. Here are 4 reasons to steam clean: 1. Get Rid of Dust Mites If you’re always coughing when you sit on or […]