Renter’s Advice and Resources

Saving Money

Getting the Most Out of Your Apartment’s Radiator

Daphne Mallory

 · Dec 16, 2010

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Learning how to get the most out of your apartment’s radiator will pay dividends. You can conserve your energy use, which means you’ll have more money to spend or save. Your apartment’s radiator either uses steam, hot water or both to distribute heat. It does a good job of warming you up when you’re close […]

When it comes to the debate about saving money by either hand washing dishes or using a dishwasher, the answer isn’t as straightforward as you may think. There are a number of factors to consider, as well as ways in which you can save money by using either method. How Much Does a Dishwasher Cost […]

Staff Writer

 · Nov 5, 2010

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Wall damage in your apartment is almost inevitable. While most landlords expect some damage to an apartment’s walls, even the smallest of scratches could be charged against your security deposit, meaning that you might not receive a full refund or any refund at all. Prior to attempting to fix and repaint the walls that have […]

Staff Writer

 · Oct 29, 2010

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A fireplace in the apartment is an amenity that’s appealing for a number of reasons, but the most important one is that it can be great for saving energy. Once you know how to make your fireplace energy efficient, you can significantly reduce your heating bill, which is often the most expensive part of your […]

Daphne Mallory

 · Oct 26, 2010

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Saving energy should be a part of your plan to save money. When you focus on energy management and cut your costs by 10, 20 or even 40 percent, you’ll make a significant change in your living expenses. The first change you can make in reducing your energy usage is with lighting. Switching from incandescent […]

Daphne Mallory

 · Oct 21, 2010

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Wear and tear is inevitable in any residence, but fortunately is fixable. The most common type of damage in most apartments occurs on the walls from the paintings and other decorations hung with small nails or hooks. Knowing how to fix the holes created by hanging items can save you from losing money on your […]

Staff Writer

 · Oct 20, 2010

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You’ve probably heard about light-emitting diode (LED) lightbulbs and compact fluorescent (CFL) lightbulbs, but you may not know about halogen lightbulbs. Light bulbs contribute to your electric bill, and when it comes to saving energy, switching light bulbs should be a high priority. When you compare CFLs to halogens, you may be surprised to learn than […]

Daphne Mallory

 · Oct 14, 2010

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With technology creeping its way into everything we use and do these days, it is no wonder that kitchen essentials have become much less manual. Because of this advancement, more electricity is needed in the home to run these devices thus creating a potential waste of natural resources. Taking a look around your kitchen there […]

Staff Writer

 · Oct 12, 2010

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When searching for apartments, you may question whether gas or electric appliances are cheaper. New houses are being constructed with gas appliances more and more, making it seem as if the answer to the question is definitive: Gas. It’s not that simple though. Gas in one region may cost twice as much as gas in another […]

Daphne Mallory

 · Oct 11, 2010

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Energy management is vital to money management. If you want to get rid of debt, save money to buy real estate or want money to grow your business, then you need to understand where your money flows and how to make changes in your energy use. One effective way to manage your energy is to […]

Daphne Mallory

 · Oct 8, 2010

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