Renter’s Advice and Resources

Health & Safety

How to Clean a Refrigerator

Staff Writer

 · Jan 27, 2010

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Maintaining a clean refrigerator has distinct health and sanitary benefits, aside from the convenience and aesthetic appeal of a tidy living room or bedroom. Your biggest target when cleaning your refrigerator should be rotting and expired food, which can breed bacteria, help odors form and at worst, cause sickness when unknowingly consumed. In addition to […]

There are many health benefits that you gain by owning an air purifier. However, there isn’t a one size fits all purifier. What you buy will depend on the features and what you hope it will do for you. If you’re looking for an air purifier, here are 4 features to compare: 1. Indicator Lights […]

Staff Writer

 · Jan 26, 2010

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You’ve no doubt seen or heard at least one commercial advertising air purifiers. Many people did not grow up using one, and often don’t give it a second though. However, once you realize the benefits of owning and using an air purifier, it might be your next major purchase. Here are 3 benefits of an […]

Staff Writer

 · Jan 25, 2010

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While it might seem that it could be a pain to clean stainless steel cookware, with a little know-how and some friendly guidance, it really isn’t that bad. The following article will run you through four basic techniques for cleaning the different parts of stainless steel cookware, and can be applied to any stainless steel […]

Jordan Gaither

 · Jan 24, 2010

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Choosing a shower head may not seem like a big decision but there are many factors you should consider when deciding on one. You may want a shower head with a certain aesthetic appearance, like antique looking or a modern feel, but remember to consider other factors as well before making your choice. Type of […]

Staff Writer

 · Jan 24, 2010

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Learn to keep rodents away without resorting to messy and dangerous glue traps and snap traps. Aromatherapy, which can make an apartment smell pleasant, can also deter rodents from venturing into your apartment. Dangers of Usual Methods Curious pets and children can hurt themselves in the traditional snap trap, particularly cats, who are naturally drawn […]

Staff Writer

 · Jan 20, 2010

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Do you want dust mites crawling around your bedroom? Dust mites are very small arachnids that can live amongst you in your bedroom. They eat human skin that sheds. Our skin is constantly shedding, which gives the dust mites a constant source of food. Although it may be difficult to remove them from your bedroom completely, it is possible […]

Staff Writer

 · Jan 19, 2010

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If you see a popcorn ceiling in an apartment you’re considering renting, it’s worth making sure that the ceiling doesn’t contain asbestos. Not all popcorn ceilings contain asbestos, but any installed before the mid-80s run a higher risk. Because of the health problems that can result from asbestos, making sure that the ceiling is newer […]

Oh My Apartment

 · Jan 18, 2010

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If you are like most people, the only time anything actually gets thrown away or organized in your house is when you do your yearly spring cleaning. Spring cleaning can be a pain because of the overload of junk that you actually have to go through and decide whether it truly is junk or something […]

Staff Writer

 · Jan 18, 2010

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Keeping your apartment clean can be a challenge when you live a hectic lifestyle, especially if you have a tendency to toss things on your desk. However, if you want a usable desktop instead of a mass of clutter, just follow these tips for keeping your desktop organized: 1 – File Documents As You Receive […]

Staff Writer

 · Jan 18, 2010

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